67-72 GMC vs Chevy cab, same cab? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

thewrai6th · 09-21-2008, 12:56 PM

I am looking for a new cab for my 69 GMC. I have found a decent cab near me, but it's a 71-72 chevy. Before I waste my time and money, like I did by buying Chevy fenders, I'll ask the question here.

Are the GMC and Chevy cabs the same in 67-72? Just talking about the shells, not any parts or accessories.

71swb4x4 · 09-21-2008, 01:10 PM

69-72 Chevy and GMC cabs are the same.
Here are differences between cabs that I can think of:
67-68 Chevy and GMC had the hand pull emergency brake, as well as the throttle rod. Of course some 67's had the small back window.
I believe the throttle cable started in 69, but it is possible that it didn't start until 71. Either way that is an easy mod, so I wouldn't use that as a reason not to buy.

Blue_71 · 09-21-2008, 01:20 PM

69 and 70 actually still used the rod, so technically the cabs go the same as grills, 67/68, 69/70, 71/72. 67-68 also had the fuse box turned a different direction. ive never tried the cable and rod conversion myself though

thewrai6th · 09-21-2008, 02:11 PM

My 69 is throttle rod. That's one thing to think about.
I have the large back window also, and foot brake. I'm not going to worry too much about the fuse box.
Sounds like I found a good match, now to go and check it for rust. Thanks for the info!

71swb4x4 · 09-21-2008, 03:04 PM

Here is the thread on how to convert (which won't matter if you buy the newer cab). If you buy the newer cab I would just use the throttle cable.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=170383

*chevy29267truck* · 09-24-2008, 10:16 PM

there the same the only thing diffent is the name and maybe some part #s

msgross · 09-24-2008, 10:29 PM

no big difference unless you find a 67 small back window...some small differences in 67/68 firewall but it will still work I think. 4WD's and bigblocks had a removeable high hump cover as well and 2WD SBC and I-6 didn't.

*chevy29267truck* · 09-25-2008, 11:40 PM

ok cool
i have a 1967 chevy 3/4 ton long wheel base truck
well i will be puting togeter a truck for my dad the cab from a chevy k/10 title off a 1971 chevy c/10 there will be parts from a 1971,gmc,truck 1967 chevy truck 1970 chevy truck and i think 1968 or 1969 chevy truck the engine small block chevy tranny 4,speed short wheel base truck fleet side bed

Shyguy · 09-26-2008, 08:36 AM

We put a '67 cab off a 3/4 ton frame on to a '69 short bed 1/2 ton frame using the 3/4 ton bushings, with out knowing that the 3/4 ton bushings were taller at the rear.

Now some time in the future we will have to put 1/2 ton rubber bushings on the back of the cab mounts so the fenders will properly line up to the cab.

Danny

mark57 · 10-13-2008, 08:51 PM

Wanted to buy parts are not permitted in this part of the forum nor from a nonsubscribed member.
Please go over the rules.

teeitup · 10-13-2008, 08:56 PM

A couple other things are 71-72 cabs have the vent in the door pillar. 71 cabs have a riser in the metal for the rear view mirror

Longhorn Man · 10-14-2008, 12:55 AM

since the original question was GMC verses Chevy, they are the same, however, some GMC cabs had the clutch hole on the toe board instead of the firewall.

09-21-2008, 12:56 PM	#1
thewrai6th Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: bay area, CA Posts: 68	67-72 GMC vs Chevy cab, same cab? I am looking for a new cab for my 69 GMC. I have found a decent cab near me, but it's a 71-72 chevy. Before I waste my time and money, like I did by buying Chevy fenders, I'll ask the question here. Are the GMC and Chevy cabs the same in 67-72? Just talking about the shells, not any parts or accessories. __________________ 1969 Stepside restoration

09-21-2008, 01:10 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: 67-72 GMC vs Chevy cab, same cab? 69-72 Chevy and GMC cabs are the same. Here are differences between cabs that I can think of: 67-68 Chevy and GMC had the hand pull emergency brake, as well as the throttle rod. Of course some 67's had the small back window. I believe the throttle cable started in 69, but it is possible that it didn't start until 71. Either way that is an easy mod, so I wouldn't use that as a reason not to buy. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

09-21-2008, 02:11 PM	#4
thewrai6th Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: bay area, CA Posts: 68	Re: 67-72 GMC vs Chevy cab, same cab? My 69 is throttle rod. That's one thing to think about. I have the large back window also, and foot brake. I'm not going to worry too much about the fuse box. Sounds like I found a good match, now to go and check it for rust. Thanks for the info! __________________ 1969 Stepside restoration

09-21-2008, 03:04 PM	#5
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: 67-72 GMC vs Chevy cab, same cab? Here is the thread on how to convert (which won't matter if you buy the newer cab). If you buy the newer cab I would just use the throttle cable. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=170383 __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

09-24-2008, 10:16 PM	#6
chevy29267truck Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alva Florida Posts: 668	Re: 67-72 GMC vs Chevy cab, same cab? there the same the only thing diffent is the name and maybe some part #s

09-24-2008, 10:29 PM	#7
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 67-72 GMC vs Chevy cab, same cab? no big difference unless you find a 67 small back window...some small differences in 67/68 firewall but it will still work I think. 4WD's and bigblocks had a removeable high hump cover as well and 2WD SBC and I-6 didn't. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

09-25-2008, 11:40 PM	#8
chevy29267truck Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alva Florida Posts: 668	Re: 67-72 GMC vs Chevy cab, same cab? ok cool i have a 1967 chevy 3/4 ton long wheel base truck well i will be puting togeter a truck for my dad the cab from a chevy k/10 title off a 1971 chevy c/10 there will be parts from a 1971,gmc,truck 1967 chevy truck 1970 chevy truck and i think 1968 or 1969 chevy truck the engine small block chevy tranny 4,speed short wheel base truck fleet side bed

09-26-2008, 08:36 AM	#9
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: 67-72 GMC vs Chevy cab, same cab? We put a '67 cab off a 3/4 ton frame on to a '69 short bed 1/2 ton frame using the 3/4 ton bushings, with out knowing that the 3/4 ton bushings were taller at the rear. Now some time in the future we will have to put 1/2 ton rubber bushings on the back of the cab mounts so the fenders will properly line up to the cab. Danny __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

10-13-2008, 08:51 PM	#10
mark57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mansfield, OH Posts: 130	Re: 67-72 GMC vs Chevy cab, same cab? Wanted to buy parts are not permitted in this part of the forum nor from a nonsubscribed member. Please go over the rules. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 10-14-2008 at 12:54 AM.

10-13-2008, 08:56 PM	#11
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: 67-72 GMC vs Chevy cab, same cab? A couple other things are 71-72 cabs have the vent in the door pillar. 71 cabs have a riser in the metal for the rear view mirror __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

10-14-2008, 12:55 AM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 67-72 GMC vs Chevy cab, same cab? since the original question was GMC verses Chevy, they are the same, however, some GMC cabs had the clutch hole on the toe board instead of the firewall.



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