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08-28-2018, 03:48 PM
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Cab Swap
While I was looking for the elusive S10 Grill Bowtie at the local Pull A Part today I found a 73 swb stepside 2wd. Cab is rotted out on the bottom, rear axle gone & front cap is almost gone. One good door. But bed is nice, no wood though. I have an 85 cab & front cap at home & a 73 Blazer that is rusted down. Here is enough parts to put together a swb stepper 4wd!
 Question is will the cab bolt up to the existing cab mounts or would they need swapping from the 85? I still have the whole 85 truck it is wrecked on the front frame horns. Thanks |
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08-28-2018, 06:06 PM
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Re: Cab Swap
cabs mount points are the same for truck cabs . 73-87 . just use body mount kit for the year of the frame .
if talking about using the blazer frame and making a TRAZZER then its easy . core support and front mounts line up with truck cab on blazer frame . rear cab mount is a simple lift bracket to make out of c-channel . then shorten the bed down and bolt it on with few mods .
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08-28-2018, 08:04 PM
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Re: Cab Swap
Yes super simple swap. Cabs are identical in the mounting department. What SweetK30 said on using mounts for frame year and not cab year.
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08-29-2018, 09:23 AM
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Re: Cab Swap
Hey I notice on the LMC that the doors have a break in year about 1973 -76 & another part # for '77 up.
Whats the difference in the doors early to late? Thanks |
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08-29-2018, 09:28 AM
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Re: Cab Swap
Pretty sure the difference is the Door panels. You'd need to match the panels to the year door. Other than that I don't think there is a difference. There are smarter people out there so we'll get it straight.
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08-29-2018, 11:31 AM
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Re: Cab Swap
yep fit the same but punch outs for door panels and trim .
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08-29-2018, 01:28 PM
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Re: Cab Swap
Got it!
Thanks! |
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08-30-2018, 06:36 PM
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Re: Cab Swap
The door shell changed to accommodate power window mechanisms, coincided with door panel change. There are no factory power window mechanisms for 73-76, '77 and later.
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