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sams60gmc · 11-22-2009, 07:36 PM

Hey guys. I got a line on a 1965 swb frame and I was just curious if I could swap my 1960 cab onto it. I want to do a back half on my truck and convert it to short bed but I think it would be easier just building a rolling chassis off of a shortbed frame and when thats all done I can just swap my cab on it. Anyways thanks for the help.
Cheers.

Tx Firefighter · 11-22-2009, 07:40 PM

I've been through this myself. The rear cab mounts are in the right place, but the front cab mounts for the 60 cab will be too far outward for the 63 and later frame. It is easy to overcome if you can fab though.

Here is a thread I posted showing this exact thing with pictures.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=355711

**Captainfab** · 11-23-2009, 01:34 AM

Yep it's really easy, just drill new holes as Tx Firefighter did. If you want you can also cut out the original dished plate on the floor and move it to the new location. It isn't absolutely necessary, but that would keep the head of the bolt flush with the floor.

sams60gmc · 11-24-2009, 02:36 AM

Wow, thanks for the info guys. Really appreciate it. I was hoping to get it for cheap but the guy had an offer for his spare cab and frame combo. So if it falls thru he will let me know!

11-22-2009, 07:36 PM	#1
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Cab swap question. Hey guys. I got a line on a 1965 swb frame and I was just curious if I could swap my 1960 cab onto it. I want to do a back half on my truck and convert it to short bed but I think it would be easier just building a rolling chassis off of a shortbed frame and when thats all done I can just swap my cab on it. Anyways thanks for the help. Cheers. __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

11-22-2009, 07:40 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Cab swap question. I've been through this myself. The rear cab mounts are in the right place, but the front cab mounts for the 60 cab will be too far outward for the 63 and later frame. It is easy to overcome if you can fab though. Here is a thread I posted showing this exact thing with pictures. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=355711 __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-23-2009, 01:34 AM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Cab swap question. Yep it's really easy, just drill new holes as Tx Firefighter did. If you want you can also cut out the original dished plate on the floor and move it to the new location. It isn't absolutely necessary, but that would keep the head of the bolt flush with the floor. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

11-24-2009, 02:36 AM	#4
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: Cab swap question. Wow, thanks for the info guys. Really appreciate it. I was hoping to get it for cheap but the guy had an offer for his spare cab and frame combo. So if it falls thru he will let me know! __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718



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