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Old 03-20-2019, 12:26 PM   #1
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Replace 76 a/c cab with 76 non-a/c cab?

Hello,

I have a rusty 76 K20 that has a/c. I have found a 76 K20 non-a/c cab for $100.

Are there any concerns with changing cabs?

I notice that there is no cargo light in the donor cab but other than that nothing else jumps out at me. Both are auto trans. I know that I will have hoops to jump through in swapping VIN numbers. Anyone ever swapped cabs in Washington State?

Thank you.
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Old 03-20-2019, 12:29 PM   #2
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Re: Replace 76 a/c cab with 76 non-a/c cab?

You have to have a title usually for both cabs to switch.
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Old 03-20-2019, 12:41 PM   #3
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Re: Replace 76 a/c cab with 76 non-a/c cab?

Thank you.

Yes, I will be getting the title with the donor cab.
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Old 03-20-2019, 01:28 PM   #4
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Re: Replace 76 a/c cab with 76 non-a/c cab?

Double check the differences between AC and non-AC electrical. The climate controls for the heat only cab may be cable vs vacuum for the AC cab. Might not need the vacuum pot on the firewall.
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Old 03-20-2019, 06:07 PM   #5
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Re: Replace 76 a/c cab with 76 non-a/c cab?

The firewalls are different where the hvac box mounts. Be prepared to lose your a/c. Or you can cut/fill holes if you want to keep a/c. I have pics in my 78 build thread where I put a/c in a non a/c cab.
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Old 03-21-2019, 02:16 PM   #6
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Re: Replace 76 a/c cab with 76 non-a/c cab?

Adding factory AC to a non AC cab is simple. I have done this several times.Use the under hood AC unit as a template and draw out cardboard then use this to add subtract to the firewall. Not difficult.
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