What makes a custom cab?

[jbgroby]

I was looking over the responses and then gave thought to the original question and realized that the various answers we're all missing another Option.

"What makes a Custom Cab?"

Money - because if you ain't got it, you ain't making a custom



Thank you, I'll go back under my rock now.

[61K10]

any thing out there for the 60-63 trucks?

[aerotruk63]

Originally Posted by jbgroby

Thank you, I'll go back under my rock now.

That was funny Jake. lmao

[rideblue00]

I received the order sheet today. Thats really cool. Thanks Norm

[bonehead]

Originally Posted by theastronaut

Mine would seem to be a "Custom Cab" but it just had all of the options normally associated with a "Custom Cab" truck even there was never such an option.

Has the Z61 and Z62 Custom Group options, B98AA Side Trim Moulding, V37EA Chrome Bumpers F/R (includes chrome hubcaps), and A10AA Panoramic Cab.




This was posted by collins10672 in another thread:

Mine has the same 4 custom options as well... lets call them a "C4". (I'm trying to start some new truck lingo, do you think it will catch on?)

if your truck has 2 custom options it would be a C2, and so on...

[aerotruk63]

On some of the dealer invoices I have the dealer would state Custom Cab on the customer invoice but the Factory Order Sheet would have the Custom Comfort Z62 or Custom Appearance Z61. On several Factory Order Sheets they list Z62 as a Custom Group.

AS for the Big Back Window as we refer to it, the correct definition is Panoramic View or Full View Rear Window.

These three sheets apply to the same truck.

[LostMy65]

I think I read it somewhere, but can't find it now.
Are some cab sails stainless steel, and some aluminum?
If so, what years are what?
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[1963c-10]

60-63 are stainless and 64-66 are aluminum

[MitchFloyd]

Also, the 60-63 have the Bow Tie emblem / "Custom" word at the bottom which as stated are made of Stainless Steel.
&
the 64-66 have the Bow Tie emblem / "Custom" word in the middle of the sail panels. Which are the aluminum.

[LostMy65]

Are these the Stainless Steel type?
I just picked them up for $50 shipped.
Is that a decent deal?

[rideblue00]

Dang...you beat my deal. Yep those are the s/s ones. I thought i got a good deal on mine at 75. Mine are a smidge cleaner tho. Did you notice they curve around the back of the cab more? Im not sure if i want to drill a second hole, Im holding off yet.

[collins10672]

also about the custom options like the astronaut pointed out in another thread where we discussed them i would also like to say when a standard cab truck with white grill was ordered with the z62 custom comfort option the trim panel on the drivers kick plate was stamped with the word std for standard cab and did not have the z62 code listed at all.only time you will see the z62 listed on the trim plate is when you have a custom cab truck with the z62 custom comfort package included.all custom cab trucks without the custom comfort package will have z61 on the trim plate.

[61K10]

my 61 is a standard cab and has the custom comfort op on the trim plate RPO 433T

[Dillon Rock]

I don't mean to hijack the thread in any meaning but when y'all were talking about the shocks, my 64 C20 has hi-jack adjustable air shocks in the rear for extra load capability. I still need to look at the build sheet for it if I can find it just to compare the info to what y'all are talkin about on here. By the way fellas, digthe info, this is some stuff I've been trying to track down for a while for my truck.

[factorystock]

It appears the invoice in post # 31 was written up by a rookie or ex Ford salesman. The invoice lists "V8 engine". Which one? 283 or 327? Custom Cab is a Ford option, which "Custom" option did they refer too? There were 3 "Custom" options. Custom Chrome ( chrome front bumper and hubcaps) Custom Comfort ( full foam seat, dual sun visors, extra insulation etc). Custom Appearance,( aluminum grille, sail panels on upper cab, stainless winshield moldings etc).

[factorystock]

Originally Posted by collins10672

i would also like to say when a standard cab truck with white grill was ordered with the z62 custom comfort option the trim panel on the drivers kick plate was stamped with the word std for standard cab and did not have the z62 code listed at all.

Interesting, where were these trucks built? I have standard cab with painted front grill with the "Custom Comfort" option built in Fremont, has the Z 62 stamped in the trim section on the "For Economical Transportation" kick panel tag.

[collins10672]

must be a west coast thing to be listed on the trim plate.the eastern built trucks from norwood ohio and atlanta georgia that i have seen are not listed at all.as i live on the east coast i do not get the chance to look at many west coast built trucks.but i assure you this is correct for trucks built in the east.you know that they also have other variations from east to west coast built trucks such as the body color painted firewalls or the fawn painted firewalls from the eastern trucks.

[mfm3]

Sorry about the hijack. Did the big window option come with a different rear view mirror? My mirror is 8" wide, but does not provide a full side to side view of the rear window.
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[1963c-10]

there is a 10" day/night mirror that will give you a little better view

[mfm3]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

there is a 10" day/night mirror that will give you a little better view

Great. Thanks for the info...just ordered one.

[1963c-10]

It will also make a big difference w/night driving. You wont get all the hood glade off the back glass. I debated it for over a year and finally got one myself. It was a factory option or could have been dealer installed too.

[1963c-10]

Heres some pics of the NOS guide mirror I found for reference

[mfm3]

Good to know there is a solution for the glare from the back glass.

ebay finds...vanity mirror is for the passenger side (wifey)

reproduction GM 10" day/night mirror
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161058009959...84.m1439.l2649

vintage clip-on Chevrolet vanity mirror
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221273436334...84.m1439.l2649

[1963c-10]

Take some time to watch the auctions....I found an early take off OEM mirror for the same price as the reproductions and its stainless steel also.

On the vanity mirror...there are two versions Ive seen. The one you posted and another that has a holder for a comb.

[mfm3]

Here's one with the comb holder. It's already up to $78 with 6 days to go.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-CHEV...756156&vxp=mtr

I thought this was cool...Vintage GM Lighted Clip On Vanity Mirror w/Service Record
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121191895061...84.m1438.l2649