Where to have a crew cab build???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SmokeShow · 02-12-2007, 11:28 PM

I would LOVE (actually its my dream truck) to have a 72 crew cab short bed. So once my current truck is paid for, I will build my dream truck instead of buying a new truck.

Problem is, I have ZERO skills when it comes to body work so I will have to find someone to do that part for me. Truck body will be going on a 01+ 2500HD crew cab short bed frame with duramax and allison and retain the IFS suspensio as well.

What places might be able to do this for me? Prefer on the east side of the Mississippi R. (I'm in KY) but if I have to, I may consider out west somewhere (especially if LFD did it - his work is INCREDIBLE).

I think the way I would prefer it to be done is using a subruban and marrying it to the back of a truck cab. The forth door does NOT have to be functioning. Simply too complicated and bound to cost too much to be worth it IMO.

What would be an estimate/guestimate (based on approx. hrs to do x shop rate/hr) on a cost to do just the build of the cab? No painting, etc. Just the metal work to cut down the suburban, marry it smoothly to the truck cab and make sure everthing works and fits properly. Rust free as well.

Thanks.

CG · 02-12-2007, 11:37 PM

I dont know where to have one done or how much it costs, Im sure its large bucks though. Have you checked out this thread?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=188993

SmokeShow · 02-12-2007, 11:54 PM

CG, yes I'm aware of that thread, hence my mention of LFD as a possibility if none are available this side of the Mississippi R. and provided he'f want to do it again.

cstm68 · 02-13-2007, 12:13 AM

do you mean marrying the back of a truck cab to a subruban behinde the rear doors?

1967k30 · 02-13-2007, 12:49 AM

Cool to see you here. I'd like to do a simialar project but I want an
ex-cab,personally.

FarmTruk · 02-13-2007, 01:05 AM

That sure would be one TRICK ride. A couple of pics for you...

This was For Sale recently that was done as a 50th Anniversary Edition. EBay I think...

Here is a rendering done by our fellow Board member "Zumo".

Linky here ---> www.hotrodsforlife.com

He's got a lot of talent...

extd56 · 02-13-2007, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1967k30

Cool to see you here. I'd like to do a simialar project but I want an
ex-cab,personally.

I have 2 of the extended cabs, one that is built and on the road and one that is still under construction.

skokie · 02-13-2007, 01:50 AM

Extd56 that looks nice!! Can you post some pics of the grey ones interior in the back?

extd56 · 02-13-2007, 01:55 AM

Here is a picture of the back seat

02-12-2007, 11:28 PM	#1
SmokeShow Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 120	Where to have a crew cab build???? I would LOVE (actually its my dream truck) to have a 72 crew cab short bed. So once my current truck is paid for, I will build my dream truck instead of buying a new truck. Problem is, I have ZERO skills when it comes to body work so I will have to find someone to do that part for me. Truck body will be going on a 01+ 2500HD crew cab short bed frame with duramax and allison and retain the IFS suspensio as well. What places might be able to do this for me? Prefer on the east side of the Mississippi R. (I'm in KY) but if I have to, I may consider out west somewhere (especially if LFD did it - his work is INCREDIBLE). I think the way I would prefer it to be done is using a subruban and marrying it to the back of a truck cab. The forth door does NOT have to be functioning. Simply too complicated and bound to cost too much to be worth it IMO. What would be an estimate/guestimate (based on approx. hrs to do x shop rate/hr) on a cost to do just the build of the cab? No painting, etc. Just the metal work to cut down the suburban, marry it smoothly to the truck cab and make sure everthing works and fits properly. Rust free as well. Thanks.

02-12-2007, 11:37 PM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: Where to have a crew cab build???? I dont know where to have one done or how much it costs, Im sure its large bucks though. Have you checked out this thread? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=188993

02-12-2007, 11:54 PM	#3
SmokeShow Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 120	Re: Where to have a crew cab build???? CG, yes I'm aware of that thread, hence my mention of LFD as a possibility if none are available this side of the Mississippi R. and provided he'f want to do it again. Last edited by SmokeShow; 02-12-2007 at 11:54 PM.

02-13-2007, 12:13 AM	#4
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: Where to have a crew cab build???? do you mean marrying the back of a truck cab to a subruban behinde the rear doors?

02-13-2007, 12:49 AM	#5
1967k30 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NE Posts: 363	Re: Where to have a crew cab build???? Cool to see you here. I'd like to do a simialar project but I want an ex-cab,personally. __________________ 01 2500 Duramax,6spd,4x4,Not stock. Estimated 550rwhp/1100rwfp on fuel only. 03 3500 Duramax,6spd,4x4,Pac-Brake,not stock Estimated 500rwhp/1000rwfp fuel only 67 K10 in many pieces Little Brothers truck 67 K20 Cummins 12V/NV4500/205, D60/Eaton w/ Detroit,37" Xterrains,crossover steering, Future plans,Twins and lots of fuel.

02-13-2007, 01:05 AM	#6
FarmTruk In Memoriam... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wallburg, NC Posts: 1,216	Re: Where to have a crew cab build???? That sure would be one TRICK ride. A couple of pics for you... This was For Sale recently that was done as a 50th Anniversary Edition. EBay I think... Here is a rendering done by our fellow Board member "Zumo". Linky here ---> www.hotrodsforlife.com He's got a lot of talent... __________________ '68 C10 SWB 307ci 2BBL *FarmTruk Pics Here* *"You know, doing what is right is easy. The problem is knowing what is right."*

02-13-2007, 01:50 AM	#8
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,354	Re: Where to have a crew cab build???? Extd56 that looks nice!! Can you post some pics of the grey ones interior in the back? __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

02-13-2007, 01:55 AM	#9
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: Where to have a crew cab build???? Here is a picture of the back seat Attached Images



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