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Old 11-11-2008, 01:57 PM   #1
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Chevy and GMC cabs...are they the same?

If this is a stupid or already asked questions, I apologize. I have a '71 Chevy with a rough cab. I have a line on a '69 GMC with a better cab. (I live in Michigan, so the chances of finding a nice cab are slim!) Can they be swapped? I know that there are some differences with GMC v Chevy fenders and hoods, but are the cabs the same? Thanks.
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Old 11-11-2008, 02:04 PM   #2
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Re: Chevy and GMC cabs...are they the same?

Well obviously if one has AC and the other just a heater there is a difference.

And 69 has a accelerator rod for the gas pedal.
71 has a cable.

Nothing major. No reason not to get the cab if its a deal.
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Old 11-11-2008, 08:00 PM   #3
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Re: Chevy and GMC cabs...are they the same?

the grille horn cap emblems are diffent
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Old 11-11-2008, 08:26 PM   #4
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Re: Chevy and GMC cabs...are they the same?

71 has a raised part where the mirror attaches to. '69 will be flat.
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Old 11-11-2008, 08:38 PM   #5
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Re: Chevy and GMC cabs...are they the same?

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the grille horn cap emblems are diffent
that's not part of the cab.

The only thing I have ever seen on a GMC that was not on a chevy, is the hole for the clutch pedal rod on some GMC trucks is through the floor instead of through the firewall.
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Old 11-11-2008, 11:47 PM   #6
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Re: Chevy and GMC cabs...are they the same?

there's not enough difference to be a problem. I am using a 72 cab on my 68. but I am not building it to be an "original" anyways. So little stuff doesn't bother me. If its a deal, get it. but really look it over really good because sometimes these trucks can fool ya.
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Old 11-11-2008, 11:51 PM   #7
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Re: Chevy and GMC cabs...are they the same?

This is a 1971 GMC cab with a 68 chevy front cap. All works just fine.


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