69 to 68 cab questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ChevLoRay · 10-04-2010, 02:40 PM

Okay, picked up a '68 cab to replace my '69 cab. The only thing I have found is a different part number for the wiring within the cab (Dash/instruments) is different for the two years. As long as the guts to the cab are '69 and the chassis/drivetrain is '69, I don't anticipate there being any issues. Does anyone know of anything specific to the '68 that parts/pieces of the '69 won't fit?

**John Fabris** · 10-04-2010, 02:42 PM

You should be able to swap everying over. The only thing I question is the Ebrake they changed from 68 to 69.

John

71swb4x4 · 10-04-2010, 02:59 PM

As John mentioned the e-brake will be the big one, I thought there was a thread that showed how to convert it but I did a quick search of the FAQ's and didn't see it.

mrh33916 · 10-04-2010, 03:15 PM

Compare the drivers side firewall of the '68 to the '69.

They are different.

PanelDeland · 10-04-2010, 03:29 PM

Your wiring issue will be determined mostly by the options IIRC.The 3 hole dash is a bit different than the 7 hole and the placement of the factory switch holes is different by year.As long as the dash and harness match then you should be OK.
I think the E-brake will be a bigger problem but if you "search" you can probably find instructions.Try using Krue's FAQ index.

ChevLoRay · 10-04-2010, 08:32 PM

Thanks, guys. I had forgotten about the ebrake, and I don't recall seeing it on this cab. The dash panel is gone, but that's not a biggee. I believe the wiring harnesses I bought from Wes will be okay, too. FWIW, my ebrake wasn't working because the intermediate cable is bad. So, not having an emergency from the git-go isn't a show-stopper, but there's no better time to do the conversion, if possible. Again, thanks.

ChevLoRay · 10-05-2010, 07:05 PM

No wonder I didn't pick up on the ebrake....it AIN'T THERE!!! I guess that the guy who removed the cab just dumped all traces of it. No handle/ratchet and no mechanism or cable.

So, grafting the foot-actuated ebrake from my old cab to the new one will have to happen.

10-04-2010, 02:40 PM	#1
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	69 to 68 cab questions Okay, picked up a '68 cab to replace my '69 cab. The only thing I have found is a different part number for the wiring within the cab (Dash/instruments) is different for the two years. As long as the guts to the cab are '69 and the chassis/drivetrain is '69, I don't anticipate there being any issues. Does anyone know of anything specific to the '68 that parts/pieces of the '69 won't fit? __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

10-04-2010, 02:42 PM	#2
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: 69 to 68 cab questions You should be able to swap everying over. The only thing I question is the Ebrake they changed from 68 to 69. John __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB Last edited by John Fabris; 10-04-2010 at 02:43 PM.

10-04-2010, 02:59 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: 69 to 68 cab questions As John mentioned the e-brake will be the big one, I thought there was a thread that showed how to convert it but I did a quick search of the FAQ's and didn't see it. __________________ 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.

10-04-2010, 03:15 PM	#4
mrh33916 Project '67 454 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 283	Re: 69 to 68 cab questions Compare the drivers side firewall of the '68 to the '69. They are different. __________________ 67 C-10 SWB Fleetside 454 (current project) 99 Crewcab SWB Dually 454 75 Datsun 280ZZ430 94 Formula 232LS 454

10-04-2010, 03:29 PM	#5
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: 69 to 68 cab questions Your wiring issue will be determined mostly by the options IIRC.The 3 hole dash is a bit different than the 7 hole and the placement of the factory switch holes is different by year.As long as the dash and harness match then you should be OK. I think the E-brake will be a bigger problem but if you "search" you can probably find instructions.Try using Krue's FAQ index. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-04-2010, 08:32 PM	#6
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 69 to 68 cab questions Thanks, guys. I had forgotten about the ebrake, and I don't recall seeing it on this cab. The dash panel is gone, but that's not a biggee. I believe the wiring harnesses I bought from Wes will be okay, too. FWIW, my ebrake wasn't working because the intermediate cable is bad. So, not having an emergency from the git-go isn't a show-stopper, but there's no better time to do the conversion, if possible. Again, thanks. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

10-05-2010, 07:05 PM	#7
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 69 to 68 cab questions No wonder I didn't pick up on the ebrake....it AIN'T THERE!!! I guess that the guy who removed the cab just dumped all traces of it. No handle/ratchet and no mechanism or cable. So, grafting the foot-actuated ebrake from my old cab to the new one will have to happen. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.



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