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3quartertime · 11-16-2005, 04:41 PM

I really need to swap the cab on my 71. A local place has some they buy from Cali.

So what am I getting myself into? There doesn't seem to be much to it other than the firewall side.

Any advise is greatly apprieciated!!!

Putter · 11-16-2005, 05:33 PM

I am just finishing mine up.
Basically I unhooked the bulkhead wiring harness, mastercylinder, and other goodies from the firewall.
Pulled the steering column.
unbolted the fenders (should have just pulled the clip as a unit?!?)
Removed the doors
Removed the bolts that hold it to the frame
Used front-end loader to lift it off.
And in reverse order, I am putting it all back together.

If it didn't get dark at freakin' 5:30pm here I could have done it in a weekend.

I am just making it prettier and neater as I re-install it, so it is slowing me down a little.

Green Machine · 11-16-2005, 08:33 PM

Take some pictures first will help. You may want to get a 71-72 cab as the 67-70 have different gas pedal setup, and 67-68 have diffferent parking brake cable setup.

4tiresngas · 11-16-2005, 09:21 PM

I just pulled a cab from a truck at a local yard here in Southern California. I gutted the inside and brought all the parts home. I ttok out the steering column and removed the complete heater assembly. I also had to remove the front fenders and hood. I did it all in about 2 hours. The cab cost me $100.

The salvage yard lifted it up and delivered it to the body shop for $30.

I'll take pics as it is done.

3quartertime · 11-17-2005, 05:04 AM

Thanks for the great info and tips!!!

How big of a pain is it to change the gas peddle hook-up to work or the parking brake? I only ask because I think my selection of cabs will be limited to what they have at that time and of course I'll want to get the best metal I can. The idea is to not have to do any metal work going this route.

$100 for a Cali cab... Is anyone visiting the west coast now that can grab me a cab like that and drag it to the midwest???

LOL!!!

krue · 11-17-2005, 09:30 AM

I can't attest to the parking brake, but I swapped a 72 cab on my 70 and I just ran down to the local parts store and grabbed the little ball stud to put on my carb. All you have to do is connect the new linkage to your carb, it aint rocket surgery.

3quartertime · 11-17-2005, 12:14 PM

Thought I would throw in a few pics to show everyone why I really need a new cab!!!

3quartertime · 11-17-2005, 12:15 PM

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Jim_PA · 11-17-2005, 12:25 PM

That'll buff right out.

*FormerMember* · 11-17-2005, 12:26 PM

That would buff right out!

Putter · 11-17-2005, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3quartertime

Thanks for the great info and tips!!!

How big of a pain is it to change the gas peddle hook-up to work or the parking brake? LOL!!!

I added a FAQ about converting from the rod-type pedal to a cable-type. Pretty simple to do.
I completely removed my parking brake also. I might put it back in later, but I just don't care for the hand operated one!!!

MDC · 11-17-2005, 01:04 PM

I'm no expert on body work, but can offer some advice...
Don't leave any wrenches under your seat.

beaterC10 · 11-17-2005, 05:15 PM

Nice rust. I thought might 84 was rusty, but you have me beat. Where in the Indy area are you? I am on the east side.

**truckdude239** · 11-17-2005, 10:54 PM

aww wax will take that right out lol

<- u well need a few of these

**N2TRUX** · 11-17-2005, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3quartertime

Thought I would throw in a few pics to show everyone why I really need a new cab!!!

Yes, I would say that qualifies for a cab replacement....

CG · 11-17-2005, 11:14 PM

ebfabman could have that repaired in a couple of hours.

AesC10s · 11-17-2005, 11:16 PM

a few rolls of duck tape will have that baby looking like new!

3quartertime · 11-18-2005, 05:05 AM

Thanks for all the helpful replies everyone!!!

I paid $750 for the truck this Feb. Since then I've put no less than 25,000 hard working miles on it with nothing major happening. Most expensive thing I did to it was new tires. I figure it's earned some attention!!! I'll try and get some pics of the bed that was on it later today. The floor was almost completely gone.

BeaterC10,

I live in the Plainfield area. I'm actually surprised you haven't seen me running around on the east side. Did lots of work over there this year. If you saw a junky looking green 71 K20 with a utility trailer behind it that was me!!!

3quartertime · 11-21-2005, 03:11 PM

Here's a couple of pics of the bed that came off my truck like I promised. Can't believe how active this board is, this post was already on page 5!!!

3quartertime · 11-21-2005, 03:13 PM

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roj2323 · 11-21-2005, 03:28 PM

wow!!!!!!!!! can we say rust belt truck! i've taken trucks in better shape to the junk yard. what kind of shape is the frame in? also if the cab doesn't have rust above the windsheild cut the roof off and sell it on the board there are plenty of people on the board who could use it.
ondrew

**special-K** · 11-21-2005, 03:39 PM

When you get a cab,if it`s a low trans tunnel floor,you`ll want to keep that area of the floor from your 4wd.Fortunately this area is usually well "greased" and rust-free.

11-16-2005, 04:41 PM	#1
3quartertime My Mistress the Sea Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bradenton, FL. Posts: 412	Cab Swap I really need to swap the cab on my 71. A local place has some they buy from Cali. So what am I getting myself into? There doesn't seem to be much to it other than the firewall side. Any advise is greatly apprieciated!!! __________________ *,,,they'd look alot better as beer cans...* '71 K20 350/350 Rusty but trusty... gone '70 C20... gone '88 K1500... gone '90 C1500... gone '91 C2500... gone '95 C3500 6.5L Dually love this one!...

11-17-2005, 09:30 AM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Cab Swap I can't attest to the parking brake, but I swapped a 72 cab on my 70 and I just ran down to the local parts store and grabbed the little ball stud to put on my carb. All you have to do is connect the new linkage to your carb, it aint rocket surgery. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-17-2005, 12:14 PM	#7
3quartertime My Mistress the Sea Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bradenton, FL. Posts: 412	Re: Cab Swap Thought I would throw in a few pics to show everyone why I really need a new cab!!! Attached Images __________________ *,,,they'd look alot better as beer cans...* '71 K20 350/350 Rusty but trusty... gone '70 C20... gone '88 K1500... gone '90 C1500... gone '91 C2500... gone '95 C3500 6.5L Dually love this one!...

11-17-2005, 12:15 PM	#8
3quartertime My Mistress the Sea Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bradenton, FL. Posts: 412	Re: Cab Swap #2 Attached Images __________________ *,,,they'd look alot better as beer cans...* '71 K20 350/350 Rusty but trusty... gone '70 C20... gone '88 K1500... gone '90 C1500... gone '91 C2500... gone '95 C3500 6.5L Dually love this one!...

11-17-2005, 12:16 PM	#9
3quartertime My Mistress the Sea Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bradenton, FL. Posts: 412	Re: Cab Swap #3 Attached Images __________________ *,,,they'd look alot better as beer cans...* '71 K20 350/350 Rusty but trusty... gone '70 C20... gone '88 K1500... gone '90 C1500... gone '91 C2500... gone '95 C3500 6.5L Dually love this one!...

11-16-2005, 05:33 PM	#2
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Cab Swap I am just finishing mine up. Basically I unhooked the bulkhead wiring harness, mastercylinder, and other goodies from the firewall. Pulled the steering column. unbolted the fenders (should have just pulled the clip as a unit?!?) Removed the doors Removed the bolts that hold it to the frame Used front-end loader to lift it off. And in reverse order, I am putting it all back together. If it didn't get dark at freakin' 5:30pm here I could have done it in a weekend. I am just making it prettier and neater as I re-install it, so it is slowing me down a little. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

11-16-2005, 08:33 PM	#3
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Cab Swap Take some pictures first will help. You may want to get a 71-72 cab as the 67-70 have different gas pedal setup, and 67-68 have diffferent parking brake cable setup. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

11-16-2005, 09:21 PM	#4
4tiresngas An American Soldier Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Grumolo D' Abadessee, Italy Posts: 503	Re: Cab Swap I just pulled a cab from a truck at a local yard here in Southern California. I gutted the inside and brought all the parts home. I ttok out the steering column and removed the complete heater assembly. I also had to remove the front fenders and hood. I did it all in about 2 hours. The cab cost me $100. The salvage yard lifted it up and delivered it to the body shop for $30. I'll take pics as it is done. __________________ Dan dan.brue@us.army.mil

11-17-2005, 05:04 AM	#5
3quartertime My Mistress the Sea Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bradenton, FL. Posts: 412	Re: Cab Swap Thanks for the great info and tips!!! How big of a pain is it to change the gas peddle hook-up to work or the parking brake? I only ask because I think my selection of cabs will be limited to what they have at that time and of course I'll want to get the best metal I can. The idea is to not have to do any metal work going this route. $100 for a Cali cab... Is anyone visiting the west coast now that can grab me a cab like that and drag it to the midwest??? LOL!!! __________________ *,,,they'd look alot better as beer cans...* '71 K20 350/350 Rusty but trusty... gone '70 C20... gone '88 K1500... gone '90 C1500... gone '91 C2500... gone '95 C3500 6.5L Dually love this one!...

11-17-2005, 12:17 PM	#10
3quartertime My Mistress the Sea Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bradenton, FL. Posts: 412	Re: Cab Swap #4 Attached Images __________________ *,,,they'd look alot better as beer cans...* '71 K20 350/350 Rusty but trusty... gone '70 C20... gone '88 K1500... gone '90 C1500... gone '91 C2500... gone '95 C3500 6.5L Dually love this one!...

11-17-2005, 12:18 PM	#11
3quartertime My Mistress the Sea Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bradenton, FL. Posts: 412	Re: Cab Swap #5 Attached Images __________________ *,,,they'd look alot better as beer cans...* '71 K20 350/350 Rusty but trusty... gone '70 C20... gone '88 K1500... gone '90 C1500... gone '91 C2500... gone '95 C3500 6.5L Dually love this one!...

11-17-2005, 12:25 PM	#12
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: Cab Swap That'll buff right out.

11-17-2005, 12:26 PM	#13
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: Cab Swap That would buff right out!

11-17-2005, 01:04 PM	#15
MDC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: N Texas Posts: 727	Re: Cab Swap I'm no expert on body work, but can offer some advice... Don't leave any wrenches under your seat.

11-17-2005, 05:15 PM	#16
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	Re: Cab Swap Nice rust. I thought might 84 was rusty, but you have me beat. Where in the Indy area are you? I am on the east side.



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11-17-2005, 10:54 PM	#17
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,236	Re: Cab Swap aww wax will take that right out lol <- u well need a few of these __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

11-17-2005, 11:14 PM	#19
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,944	Re: Cab Swap ebfabman could have that repaired in a couple of hours.

11-17-2005, 11:16 PM	#20
AesC10s Chevy truck addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Thornton Colorado Posts: 825	Re: Cab Swap a few rolls of duck tape will have that baby looking like new!

11-18-2005, 05:05 AM	#21
3quartertime My Mistress the Sea Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bradenton, FL. Posts: 412	Re: Cab Swap Thanks for all the helpful replies everyone!!! I paid $750 for the truck this Feb. Since then I've put no less than 25,000 hard working miles on it with nothing major happening. Most expensive thing I did to it was new tires. I figure it's earned some attention!!! I'll try and get some pics of the bed that was on it later today. The floor was almost completely gone. BeaterC10, I live in the Plainfield area. I'm actually surprised you haven't seen me running around on the east side. Did lots of work over there this year. If you saw a junky looking green 71 K20 with a utility trailer behind it that was me!!! __________________ *,,,they'd look alot better as beer cans...* '71 K20 350/350 Rusty but trusty... gone '70 C20... gone '88 K1500... gone '90 C1500... gone '91 C2500... gone '95 C3500 6.5L Dually love this one!...

11-21-2005, 03:11 PM	#22
3quartertime My Mistress the Sea Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bradenton, FL. Posts: 412	Re: Cab Swap Here's a couple of pics of the bed that came off my truck like I promised. Can't believe how active this board is, this post was already on page 5!!! Attached Images __________________ *,,,they'd look alot better as beer cans...* '71 K20 350/350 Rusty but trusty... gone '70 C20... gone '88 K1500... gone '90 C1500... gone '91 C2500... gone '95 C3500 6.5L Dually love this one!...

11-21-2005, 03:13 PM	#23
3quartertime My Mistress the Sea Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bradenton, FL. Posts: 412	Re: Cab Swap #2 Attached Images __________________ *,,,they'd look alot better as beer cans...* '71 K20 350/350 Rusty but trusty... gone '70 C20... gone '88 K1500... gone '90 C1500... gone '91 C2500... gone '95 C3500 6.5L Dually love this one!...

11-21-2005, 03:28 PM	#24
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	Re: Cab Swap wow!!!!!!!!! can we say rust belt truck! i've taken trucks in better shape to the junk yard. what kind of shape is the frame in? also if the cab doesn't have rust above the windsheild cut the roof off and sell it on the board there are plenty of people on the board who could use it. ondrew

11-21-2005, 03:39 PM	#25
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: Cab Swap When you get a cab,if it`s a low trans tunnel floor,you`ll want to keep that area of the floor from your 4wd.Fortunately this area is usually well "greased" and rust-free. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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