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1972ChevyCheyenne · 10-24-2004, 12:36 PM

On a previous post with pictures someone noted the cab was not even the right for the year. I think it was a 70 cab on a 72 model. Since my cab was rusted enough on my 72 I got another cab off a 70. The only difference I could see was the 72 has Vents or Pressure Relief Devices in the door pillars, while the 70 did not. Can anyone enlighten me on the differences? Currently I have a rolling chassis and soon going to be getting the cab together again, so I was wondering if I am going to have problem taking 72 parts and putting them in the 70 cab. Thanks in Advance

Jamie

*Gee_Emm* · 10-24-2004, 12:43 PM

You will have to convert the gas pedal linkage, 71 72 used cable 67-70 used the rod. It will be a little bit of work if you want it to look stock.

tom hand · 10-24-2004, 12:46 PM

Rearview mirror mounts to cab 71 down....in 72 they started glueing them to the windshield

Longhorn Man · 10-24-2004, 06:59 PM

That was me that noticed the 69/70 cab on the 72. It was the gas pedal. On the 71/72, (cable operated throttle) the pedal is suspended from the top, not touching the floor. I noticed that pic showed the pedal mounted to the floor. And since it didn't have the 67/68 hand operated parking brake, I knew it was a 69/70 cab.
There are differences in the heater box somewhere in the line up, plastic to metal, but I am unsure of the specifics.
71 was the only year to have a raised punting pad on the sheet metal just over the windshield for the rear view mirror.

KY Wildcat Phan · 10-25-2004, 12:29 PM

I am wanting to put a 71 GMC cab on my 69 swb chevy is this going to be a problem? Can I just use the cable linkage that is in the 71 or will i have to switch to the rod?
thanks
gary

68w/sbc406 · 10-25-2004, 03:45 PM

you should be able to stay with the cable

billsbowtie · 10-25-2004, 06:10 PM

i have a ? is 1 ton cabs the same as 1/2 ton cabs they look the same to me

Longhorn Man · 10-25-2004, 09:46 PM

yup..one ton cabs are a dead on match.

Tx Firefighter · 10-25-2004, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billsbowtie

i have a ? is 1 ton cabs the same as 1/2 ton cabs they look the same to me

It's my belief that all one tons had cab lights on the roof.

If so, definitely different. The cab lights set on raised pads stamped into the roof skin.

Longhorn Man · 10-25-2004, 11:34 PM

Nope, not true.
The one ton with 9 foot step, and one tons with the 8 1/2 foot fleet did not require clearance lights.

Tx Firefighter · 10-25-2004, 11:36 PM

So all cab/ chassis had the lights, but no other trucks did then?

Longhorn Man · 10-26-2004, 05:44 AM

it was optional on all 10 - 30 trucks.
i do think it was a required option on all cab/chassis...bit I'd have to look to be 100% sure.

68C15 · 10-26-2004, 07:56 AM

lets all turn & face the Columbus Ohio area at noon & bow to Andy. he is the high priest when it comes to these trucks. (we highly appreciate your wisdom)

Longhorn Man · 10-26-2004, 06:12 PM

There's ppl on here that know more than I do...trust me, they prove me wrong all the time.

10-24-2004, 12:36 PM	#1
1972ChevyCheyenne Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Teeswater, Ontario, Canada Posts: 173	Cab Differences On a previous post with pictures someone noted the cab was not even the right for the year. I think it was a 70 cab on a 72 model. Since my cab was rusted enough on my 72 I got another cab off a 70. The only difference I could see was the 72 has Vents or Pressure Relief Devices in the door pillars, while the 70 did not. Can anyone enlighten me on the differences? Currently I have a rolling chassis and soon going to be getting the cab together again, so I was wondering if I am going to have problem taking 72 parts and putting them in the 70 cab. Thanks in Advance Jamie

10-24-2004, 12:46 PM	#3
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	Rearview mirror mounts to cab 71 down....in 72 they started glueing them to the windshield __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

10-25-2004, 03:45 PM	#6
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	you should be able to stay with the cable __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

10-25-2004, 11:36 PM	#11
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	So all cab/ chassis had the lights, but no other trucks did then? __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-26-2004, 07:56 AM	#13
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	lets all turn & face the Columbus Ohio area at noon & bow to Andy. he is the high priest when it comes to these trucks. (we highly appreciate your wisdom) __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

10-24-2004, 12:43 PM	#2
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	You will have to convert the gas pedal linkage, 71 72 used cable 67-70 used the rod. It will be a little bit of work if you want it to look stock.

10-24-2004, 06:59 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	That was me that noticed the 69/70 cab on the 72. It was the gas pedal. On the 71/72, (cable operated throttle) the pedal is suspended from the top, not touching the floor. I noticed that pic showed the pedal mounted to the floor. And since it didn't have the 67/68 hand operated parking brake, I knew it was a 69/70 cab. There are differences in the heater box somewhere in the line up, plastic to metal, but I am unsure of the specifics. 71 was the only year to have a raised punting pad on the sheet metal just over the windshield for the rear view mirror.

10-25-2004, 12:29 PM	#5
KY Wildcat Phan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 9	I am wanting to put a 71 GMC cab on my 69 swb chevy is this going to be a problem? Can I just use the cable linkage that is in the 71 or will i have to switch to the rod? thanks gary

10-25-2004, 06:10 PM	#7
billsbowtie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: rose hill V.A. 24281 Posts: 17,997	i have a ? is 1 ton cabs the same as 1/2 ton cabs they look the same to me

10-25-2004, 09:46 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	yup..one ton cabs are a dead on match.

10-25-2004, 11:34 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Nope, not true. The one ton with 9 foot step, and one tons with the 8 1/2 foot fleet did not require clearance lights.

10-26-2004, 05:44 AM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	it was optional on all 10 - 30 trucks. i do think it was a required option on all cab/chassis...bit I'd have to look to be 100% sure.

10-26-2004, 06:12 PM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	There's ppl on here that know more than I do...trust me, they prove me wrong all the time.



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