71 vs. 69 question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rideto100 · 07-31-2010, 12:10 AM

I am brand new to this site and have really been impressed with what I have seen so far, there is some great info on here so I am hoping someone can answer a question for me.

I just purchased a 71 Cheyenne long bed that had been sitting for the last five years. Overall the truck is in great shape and I couldn't pass up the great deal. I had planned on cutting it down into a shortbed; however I just also came into the possession of a 69 shortbed without a bed. The 71 is still a very driveable truck but I want to do a frame off rebuild. I am going to completely rebuild the 69 frame before I start on the body. My question is could I also use the 69 cab in place of the 71 so I can keep driving the 71 as long as possible or are the cabs that much different. From comparing the two I can't see anything that jumps out at me but I know there are people on here having to modify their 69-70's to fit a 71-72 gas pedal.

I know this is a long post but any and all help would be greatly appreciated. The cabs are very similar in shape as in both have very little rust on them.-Jamie

**oldgold70c10** · 07-31-2010, 12:19 AM

There is really not much difference. If its going to be a temp transplant, just use the 69 pedal & rod assembly to control the carb.

Rideto100 · 07-31-2010, 12:26 AM

It would be permanent, not temporary as I would do all the bodywork to the 69 instead of the 71.

**leddzepp** · 07-31-2010, 12:29 AM

About the only difference in cabs are a high hump or low hump transmission cover....oh and the 72's had the rear view mirror mounted to the windshield, not the roof of the cab. Other than that, I believe they are all the same. Welcome to the board and good luck!

ed70 · 07-31-2010, 12:38 AM

do not cut a long bed to a short bed i will cry

**71blksuper4x4** · 07-31-2010, 01:22 AM

For a purist, the 71 cab has subtle details different than that of a 69'. It depends what you want to do for a restoration. The 71' rear view mirror mounts on a raised pad, and to my knowledge is the only year that this raised area on the cab exists. The 71' will also have a vent by the vin plate in the door jam and not on the 69'. The 71' being a Cheyenne means it has the headliner holes punched in the roof, and the 69' (unless a CST) will not. Like I said, if you don't plan to still make it a 71' Cheyenne, I wouldn't worry about it and use the 69' cab. With using the 69' frame, it wouldn't matter anyways for a stock restoration under the 71'. Good luck with what you decide, sounds like a fun project. Trevor

travlinman · 07-31-2010, 01:28 AM

dont worry about cutting the bed people do it all the time.
i would look at both truck and figure out a plan. if u wanna keep both trucks or redo 1 and have another for parts ? id keep driving the 71 while redoing the 69 until i got to a point where i needed or wanted the 71 parts and start swapping things over. u can sell what u wont need/use and get some money for more parts.
good luck

red71cheyenne · 07-31-2010, 09:54 PM

The other plus to the 71 is disks up front. Heck with it, just redo one at a time and drive the other!

07-31-2010, 12:10 AM	#1
Rideto100 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Republic, Missouri Posts: 44	71 vs. 69 question I am brand new to this site and have really been impressed with what I have seen so far, there is some great info on here so I am hoping someone can answer a question for me. I just purchased a 71 Cheyenne long bed that had been sitting for the last five years. Overall the truck is in great shape and I couldn't pass up the great deal. I had planned on cutting it down into a shortbed; however I just also came into the possession of a 69 shortbed without a bed. The 71 is still a very driveable truck but I want to do a frame off rebuild. I am going to completely rebuild the 69 frame before I start on the body. My question is could I also use the 69 cab in place of the 71 so I can keep driving the 71 as long as possible or are the cabs that much different. From comparing the two I can't see anything that jumps out at me but I know there are people on here having to modify their 69-70's to fit a 71-72 gas pedal. I know this is a long post but any and all help would be greatly appreciated. The cabs are very similar in shape as in both have very little rust on them.-Jamie

07-31-2010, 12:19 AM	#2
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,026	Re: 71 vs. 69 question There is really not much difference. If its going to be a temp transplant, just use the 69 pedal & rod assembly to control the carb. __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

07-31-2010, 12:26 AM	#3
Rideto100 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Republic, Missouri Posts: 44	Re: 71 vs. 69 question It would be permanent, not temporary as I would do all the bodywork to the 69 instead of the 71.

07-31-2010, 12:29 AM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,016	Re: 71 vs. 69 question About the only difference in cabs are a high hump or low hump transmission cover....oh and the 72's had the rear view mirror mounted to the windshield, not the roof of the cab. Other than that, I believe they are all the same. Welcome to the board and good luck! __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

07-31-2010, 12:38 AM	#5
ed70 is very serious Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: moscow mills MO Posts: 154	Re: 71 vs. 69 question do not cut a long bed to a short bed i will cry __________________ 1967 C-10 2wd fleetside LB 350 4spd (dads) - sold 1970 C-10 2wd fleetside LB 307 700r4 - sold 1969 C-10 2wd fleetside LB 327 3spd - sold 1969 C-10 2wd fleetside LB 350 th350 - sold 1967 C-10 2wd fleetside LB 250 th400 -project in progress Chevrolet=one who is dignified enough to expect every occasion is a special one and sees it fit to wear a bow tie... may others come under dressed.

07-31-2010, 01:22 AM	#6
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: 71 vs. 69 question For a purist, the 71 cab has subtle details different than that of a 69'. It depends what you want to do for a restoration. The 71' rear view mirror mounts on a raised pad, and to my knowledge is the only year that this raised area on the cab exists. The 71' will also have a vent by the vin plate in the door jam and not on the 69'. The 71' being a Cheyenne means it has the headliner holes punched in the roof, and the 69' (unless a CST) will not. Like I said, if you don't plan to still make it a 71' Cheyenne, I wouldn't worry about it and use the 69' cab. With using the 69' frame, it wouldn't matter anyways for a stock restoration under the 71'. Good luck with what you decide, sounds like a fun project. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

07-31-2010, 01:28 AM	#7
travlinman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: stockton ca. Posts: 502	Re: 71 vs. 69 question dont worry about cutting the bed people do it all the time. i would look at both truck and figure out a plan. if u wanna keep both trucks or redo 1 and have another for parts ? id keep driving the 71 while redoing the 69 until i got to a point where i needed or wanted the 71 parts and start swapping things over. u can sell what u wont need/use and get some money for more parts. good luck __________________ 94 ls swap silverado 65 Pontiac 78 c30 crew cab dually (parted and gone) 82 c30 crew cab dually ( now building ) 91 r30 crew cab dually (parted and gone) 69 swb-sold 71 lab sold all in progress......__ ..........._______ \|__\__ ..........\|__(O)______(O)] ........................

07-31-2010, 09:54 PM	#8
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: 71 vs. 69 question The other plus to the 71 is disks up front. Heck with it, just redo one at a time and drive the other! __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

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