anyone here made an extended cab? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jott_06 · 01-20-2008, 10:15 PM

Ive been pondering the idea of makeing my own extended cab when i redo my 77. It is in need of a new frame so i thought if i used a longbed frame and cut 8 inches off the back then bolt my short bed and cab down i should have a foot in between them right? Would a foot be enough for an extended cab that looked proportional or would i need to add to the frame? I plan to just cut the back wall out of my cab and use the rear section of another cab and some door skins to build the extended portion then maybe graft in the window opening out of another extended cab truck so i can use production glass in it instead of having glass cut. What do you guys think and if anyone has done it lets see the pics. Thanks guys,
Jeremy

James McClure · 01-20-2008, 11:18 PM

Jott: Sounds like a whole lot of work. Why not just shorten a crew cab frame and all in 1 shot and then graft the halves togther? If I were in your shoes thats the way I would do it. If you decide to chop a crew cab make the doors first then fit the truck to them. I had toyed with the idea of makeing a long bed (8') into a LONG bed (10') so I could put a tool box in the front of the box and still be able to load plywood or sheetrock in the back and still be able to close the gate. Decided against it when I started my restoration (see my thread on it) I have a 8 X 17 equipment trailer now. NOTHING goes in the truck bed now!!

**old Rusty C10** · 01-21-2008, 12:56 AM

i heard of a guy who is the friend of a friend who took a crew cab frame put on a regular body and extended the cab out about a foot then made a longhorn outta the bed with the remainder of the length of the frame. He also made it a duallie outta the back
He used it to drag stuff around. Allegedly the truck is going to be stripped and im going to get some parts off of it and i will try to get pics when it happens

Walts_restoration · 01-21-2008, 04:03 AM

theres a 77 ext. cab on the for sale board....i looked at it, online but not in person, should still be there.

kevinr1970 · 01-21-2008, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Walts_restoration

theres a 77 ext. cab on the for sale board....i looked at it, online but not in person, should still be there.

On this forum? I just looked and didn't see it.

Walts_restoration · 01-21-2008, 08:28 AM

used to be there, they must have sold it, im sorry man.

Kaysenmc · 01-21-2008, 08:01 PM

there is one for sale here for 3500. Its an 85, and looks to be in good shape. I can get the guys number if you want.

odie82 · 01-22-2008, 12:06 AM

here are some

01-20-2008, 10:15 PM	#1
jott_06 Camaro Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 472	anyone here made an extended cab? Ive been pondering the idea of makeing my own extended cab when i redo my 77. It is in need of a new frame so i thought if i used a longbed frame and cut 8 inches off the back then bolt my short bed and cab down i should have a foot in between them right? Would a foot be enough for an extended cab that looked proportional or would i need to add to the frame? I plan to just cut the back wall out of my cab and use the rear section of another cab and some door skins to build the extended portion then maybe graft in the window opening out of another extended cab truck so i can use production glass in it instead of having glass cut. What do you guys think and if anyone has done it lets see the pics. Thanks guys, Jeremy

01-20-2008, 11:18 PM	#2
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: anyone here made and extended cab? Jott: Sounds like a whole lot of work. Why not just shorten a crew cab frame and all in 1 shot and then graft the halves togther? If I were in your shoes thats the way I would do it. If you decide to chop a crew cab make the doors first then fit the truck to them. I had toyed with the idea of makeing a long bed (8') into a LONG bed (10') so I could put a tool box in the front of the box and still be able to load plywood or sheetrock in the back and still be able to close the gate. Decided against it when I started my restoration (see my thread on it) I have a 8 X 17 equipment trailer now. NOTHING goes in the truck bed now!! __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.

01-21-2008, 12:56 AM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: anyone here made and extended cab? i heard of a guy who is the friend of a friend who took a crew cab frame put on a regular body and extended the cab out about a foot then made a longhorn outta the bed with the remainder of the length of the frame. He also made it a duallie outta the back He used it to drag stuff around. Allegedly the truck is going to be stripped and im going to get some parts off of it and i will try to get pics when it happens __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-21-2008, 04:03 AM	#4
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: anyone here made and extended cab? theres a 77 ext. cab on the for sale board....i looked at it, online but not in person, should still be there. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

01-21-2008, 08:28 AM	#6
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: anyone here made and extended cab? used to be there, they must have sold it, im sorry man. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

01-21-2008, 08:01 PM	#7
Kaysenmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Marietta, Ok Posts: 246	Re: anyone here made and extended cab? there is one for sale here for 3500. Its an 85, and looks to be in good shape. I can get the guys number if you want. __________________ 87 black silverado swb, tbi 350, 700r4, 3.40 gears. 2.5 drop spindles , 2 inches off stock coils, flip kit out back. cragers with radial ta's... ongoing piddle project! 1970 Olds rallye 350, street strip 403/350 3.73 posi. Looks stock/runnin 12's! 86 K5- SOLD!

01-22-2008, 12:06 AM	#8
odie82 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: minnesota Posts: 349	Re: anyone here made and extended cab? here are some Attached Images __________________ 1982 chevy C-10, blue 2wd shortbox 17x9 cragar ss rims, 350V8-th400 2003 suzuki gsxr 1000-hit 175mph!!! yeah it's fast-no you can't ride it

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