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Old 07-31-2009, 11:11 PM   #1
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Cab interchangeable??

I have a 1976 GMC rew cab and am wondering if I could swap it for a 1990 cab. Would it bolt in the same and front clip etc be able to be used? Thanks, I am looking to upgrade my current cab with rust issues..
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Old 07-31-2009, 11:57 PM   #2
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Re: Cab interchangeable??

I dont think body lines will match up
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Old 08-01-2009, 12:00 AM   #3
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Re: Cab interchangeable??

the body style on crews didnt change til 92 i beleive, therefore everything should work
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Old 08-01-2009, 08:22 AM   #4
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Re: Cab interchangeable??

Anyone else know for sure?? I have located a cab that is reasoable and very close to home compared to the normal 1200-2000 miles away I normally find the rust free ones??? The seller is also thinking it is the same cab from 1973-1991.
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Old 08-01-2009, 09:28 AM   #5
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Re: Cab interchangeable??

going with the theroy on the regular standard cab it will work... you will need to use the body mounts from your older truck tho...
You can use your clip but youll need to remove the cowl and make the holes for the hinges and youll have to remove the vin number from the new cab and attach your old one OR apply for a state police motorvehicle VIN
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Old 08-01-2009, 10:48 AM   #6
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Re: Cab interchangeable??

IIRC you can use the newer cab with the older clip but not a older cab with a newer clip.
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Old 08-01-2009, 10:51 AM   #7
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Re: Cab interchangeable??

Yes you can interchange the 2 cab...check out the thread at the top there are tons of crewcab pictures.
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Old 08-01-2009, 12:52 PM   #8
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Re: Cab interchangeable??

O my bad i read it wrong ya the crew cab body should mount up with no prob (now i say no prob does any mod go with no prob)
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Old 08-26-2009, 01:14 PM   #9
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Re: Cab interchangeable??

From what I have been reading in other posts and replies, I think I am good, but want to make sure.

I have a 73 C10 short bed with a badly rusted cab. I have access to a 76 C20 long bed. All I need is the cab. Is a 76 C20 cab interchangeable with a 73 C10?

Thanks very much!
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Old 08-26-2009, 02:17 PM   #10
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yes it will bolt right up with no change
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Old 08-26-2009, 02:53 PM   #11
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Aaron, thanks for the quick reply and info! Sweet pics of your ride!
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