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Free88 · 03-04-2012, 11:05 PM

I was wondering if anyone out there who may own one of these would send me a couple of measurements. I am needing the measurement of the extension from the door pillar to the back of the cab, and the length of the roof panel from the front to back starting at the edge of the windshield molding to the back edge of the cab.
Is there any where on the web where there are specifications for the measurements on these trucks. We are in the process of building one of these and are in the process of gathering info. Thanks

76stepsidechevy · 03-05-2012, 12:29 AM

I think rare86 had a few of these trucks, you might try pming him.

Free88 · 03-05-2012, 12:47 PM

Thank you I will send him a message.

Free88 · 03-06-2012, 06:53 PM

Anyone with info or where I can find it on these. Rare86 would you have any info as too measurements and specs? Thanks

andrewmp6 · 03-07-2012, 02:28 AM

Or look up hills hot rods on here they built one they might still have it.

rare86 · 03-08-2012, 09:31 PM

Ill measure them tomorrow and get it too you

rare86 · 03-11-2012, 06:48 PM

Sorry, Ive been slow. Work has had me jumping. Basically, measure your roof and add 18 inches. Thats basically what is added to the CVI conversions, but some of the others are shorter. If youre going to modify you own cab, I recommend adding a few more inches and stretching the frame. 18 inches is as far as you can go without having the fuel filler cap right at the back of the cab. If you have the skills to stretch the cab, the frame will be a peice of cake for you. Ive looked at taking a crewcab and actually taking a section out of the rear door area and putting it back together. That would give mnore structural integrity to the cab. Old door skins would take care of the body lines down the side of the truck and just leave you with a little area to build around the window area. Figure out what you want as far as seating in the back first, then modify the cab to fit. The CVI trucks only have small jumper seats in the back which is good for kids, nothing else.

Billetmaster · 03-12-2012, 10:25 AM

I have a bed for one of those

03-04-2012, 11:05 PM	#1
Free88 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Northwestern Ontario Canada Posts: 359	1973-1987 Chevy Extended Cab I was wondering if anyone out there who may own one of these would send me a couple of measurements. I am needing the measurement of the extension from the door pillar to the back of the cab, and the length of the roof panel from the front to back starting at the edge of the windshield molding to the back edge of the cab. Is there any where on the web where there are specifications for the measurements on these trucks. We are in the process of building one of these and are in the process of gathering info. Thanks __________________ 1986 Silverado Short box fleet side. project 2005 VW Tiguan 4 Motion 1997 Blazer S10 4x4 1990 Chevy Silverado K1500 Extended long box

03-05-2012, 12:29 AM	#2
76stepsidechevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Windsor Locks Posts: 628	Re: 1973-1987 Chevy Extended Cab I think rare86 had a few of these trucks, you might try pming him.

03-05-2012, 12:47 PM	#3
Free88 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Northwestern Ontario Canada Posts: 359	Re: 1973-1987 Chevy Extended Cab Thank you I will send him a message. __________________ 1986 Silverado Short box fleet side. project 2005 VW Tiguan 4 Motion 1997 Blazer S10 4x4 1990 Chevy Silverado K1500 Extended long box

03-06-2012, 06:53 PM	#4
Free88 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Northwestern Ontario Canada Posts: 359	Re: 1973-1987 Chevy Extended Cab Anyone with info or where I can find it on these. Rare86 would you have any info as too measurements and specs? Thanks __________________ 1986 Silverado Short box fleet side. project 2005 VW Tiguan 4 Motion 1997 Blazer S10 4x4 1990 Chevy Silverado K1500 Extended long box

03-07-2012, 02:28 AM	#5
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: 1973-1987 Chevy Extended Cab Or look up hills hot rods on here they built one they might still have it.

03-08-2012, 09:31 PM	#6
rare86 Extended cab fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardendale, Tx Posts: 314	Re: 1973-1987 Chevy Extended Cab Ill measure them tomorrow and get it too you __________________ If it has a motor, it has my attention.

03-11-2012, 06:48 PM	#7
rare86 Extended cab fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gardendale, Tx Posts: 314	Re: 1973-1987 Chevy Extended Cab Sorry, Ive been slow. Work has had me jumping. Basically, measure your roof and add 18 inches. Thats basically what is added to the CVI conversions, but some of the others are shorter. If youre going to modify you own cab, I recommend adding a few more inches and stretching the frame. 18 inches is as far as you can go without having the fuel filler cap right at the back of the cab. If you have the skills to stretch the cab, the frame will be a peice of cake for you. Ive looked at taking a crewcab and actually taking a section out of the rear door area and putting it back together. That would give mnore structural integrity to the cab. Old door skins would take care of the body lines down the side of the truck and just leave you with a little area to build around the window area. Figure out what you want as far as seating in the back first, then modify the cab to fit. The CVI trucks only have small jumper seats in the back which is good for kids, nothing else. __________________ If it has a motor, it has my attention.

03-12-2012, 10:25 AM	#8
Billetmaster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Duncan, Oklahoma Posts: 65	Re: 1973-1987 Chevy Extended Cab I have a bed for one of those __________________ 2008 GMC Sierra Crew Cab (Bone Stock) 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS (Wifes Rocket) 1969 SWB (Project)



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