66 Stepside Shortbox - compatible cabs - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CDNPilotDave · 04-25-2006, 07:15 PM

My 66 has just been lowered with the addition of pwr brakes and pwr steering. I now a good foundation on which I can build my dream hot rod truck. I want to have the body redone (all metal repaired) but after upgrading the powerplant and drive train. It seems to me that the biggest downtime would be due to the cab. Pulling off the box, front fenders and hood would be pretty straight forward. The cab would require stripping, removal and then restoring. I want new seats, carpet and interior anyway so while the interior stuff is being done I could still drive the truck. Then, a stripped down rolling chasis could have the engine and transmission installed and body work reinstalled. Does anyone have any input regarding swapping cabs from other years' (60-66)?

SIR · 04-25-2006, 07:21 PM

..you gonna do all this yourself?

Woogeroo · 04-25-2006, 07:31 PM

this thread will help you on seat selection:

http://www.chevytalk.org/threads/sho...a462d991b4aec7

-W

bpmcgee · 04-25-2006, 08:40 PM

The 60-63 cab is slightly different from the 64-66 cab. You'll probably want to stay in your range, since they're easier to find than 60-63 cabs, parts are easier to find, and most people don't care for the dogleg (knee knocker) window on the early ones.

Brian

SIR · 04-25-2006, 10:03 PM

.would you be interested in a shop that can do ALL of what you want that's close to you??

04-25-2006, 07:15 PM	#1
CDNPilotDave Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Redding California Posts: 9	66 Stepside Shortbox - compatible cabs My 66 has just been lowered with the addition of pwr brakes and pwr steering. I now a good foundation on which I can build my dream hot rod truck. I want to have the body redone (all metal repaired) but after upgrading the powerplant and drive train. It seems to me that the biggest downtime would be due to the cab. Pulling off the box, front fenders and hood would be pretty straight forward. The cab would require stripping, removal and then restoring. I want new seats, carpet and interior anyway so while the interior stuff is being done I could still drive the truck. Then, a stripped down rolling chasis could have the engine and transmission installed and body work reinstalled. Does anyone have any input regarding swapping cabs from other years' (60-66)?

04-25-2006, 07:21 PM	#2
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: 66 Stepside Shortbox - compatible cabs ..you gonna do all this yourself? __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66

04-25-2006, 07:31 PM	#3
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: 66 Stepside Shortbox - compatible cabs this thread will help you on seat selection: http://www.chevytalk.org/threads/sho...a462d991b4aec7 -W

04-25-2006, 08:40 PM	#4
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Re: 66 Stepside Shortbox - compatible cabs The 60-63 cab is slightly different from the 64-66 cab. You'll probably want to stay in your range, since they're easier to find than 60-63 cabs, parts are easier to find, and most people don't care for the dogleg (knee knocker) window on the early ones. Brian

04-25-2006, 10:03 PM	#5
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: 66 Stepside Shortbox - compatible cabs .would you be interested in a shop that can do ALL of what you want that's close to you?? __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66



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