What all is involved in cab swap - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JON70CST · 06-13-2007, 11:50 AM

Hey guys,
I am restoring a 68 lwb fleet side, but my current box is too far gone to be repaired i believe. The previous owner tried, but failed miserabley. I am currently on the prowl for a relatively rust free or at least repairable replacement cab (not having very much success, so any suggestions on where to find one would be great as well), but my biggest question is what happens when i do find one with the VIN and tags, title, etc. Might be a stupid question

, but i'm still relatively new at this. THANK GOD FOR THIS SITE THOUGH!

, so many great ideas, suggestions, and members!

JON70CST · 06-13-2007, 11:51 AM

Sorry guys, i was just previewing my post and noticed at the begining i said box... i meant cab.

KAILUAZ · 06-13-2007, 11:56 AM

There are a few threads on this somewhere, I cant remember what the final census was. I'm in the same boat, my roof line is shot and I need a new cab also.

JON70CST · 06-13-2007, 12:12 PM

This is a picture of what i've done with my box so far.

otsenre · 06-13-2007, 01:15 PM

I just swapped out VIN tags, using NOS rivets, everything else stayed the same

19stepSide72 · 06-13-2007, 01:21 PM

If I may I would like to know where you can find NOS rivets?

JON70CST · 06-13-2007, 08:41 PM

good question 19stepside72...,
also anyone know of good sources in canada for a decent cab, or the best way to search or find one (preferabley western canada)
thanks

1LoC10 · 06-13-2007, 08:59 PM

im pretty sure that is illegal... and you prob wouldnt want to talk about that on the world wide web

turner15 · 06-13-2007, 09:35 PM

I thought my cab was gone too, but then I decided to shave the drip rails. They were badly rusted. Once I stipped them it was a faily easy repair. I replaced the corners, rockers and floor pans and I was out the door with only about 2 large invested. Came out good.

turner15 · 06-13-2007, 09:38 PM

I like the look of the box Jon.
More picts lease and a reassembly step by step would also be cool. I'll be there in November and will need the reassemble advice.

Jim_PA · 06-13-2007, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1LoC10

im pretty sure that is illegal... and you prob wouldnt want to talk about that on the world wide web

What if you cut out everything but the vin, and weld in new pieces around it

kelsfine69 · 06-13-2007, 10:21 PM

Are you looking for a small back window cab? I have seen one on a 1-2 ton cab and chassie up here in Nisku. The hood and fenders are different but I think the cab is the same as the 1/2 tons. Looks really clean from being so high off the ground all its life. Let me now and i could maybe get some pics.

JON70CST · 06-13-2007, 10:49 PM

that would be awesome kelsfine69! still kinda wondering on how you go about with that VIN, if just puting the original in the new cab is illegal, what do you do? is it a whole new bill of sale? again thanks for all the input.

I was actually thinking of starting a build thread for my 68 turner, especially now that i'm gettin more time to work on it, and am making progress. i didn't plan to do the frame up, but definately worty it in the end i'm thinking. tons more hours ahead of me.

brak · 06-13-2007, 11:39 PM

It's a fact that some people swap the old vin to the new cab, but the legality of that is questionable...

If you want to be completely legal, contact your local dmv, and they will give you all the info you need.

JHART · 06-13-2007, 11:45 PM

You need a title for the new VIN. At least here in the US you do. I had to use a salvage title on my last truck to replace the cab.

JON70CST · 06-14-2007, 12:38 AM

so the title would be most likely the same as a "bill of sale"? so if i write up a bill of sale with the seller when i buy the cab it'll be just like i'm buying the vehicle, and when its registered just register using the bill of sale of the cab i guy? haha thats how i interpret it?:S hopefully i'm on the right road.

kelsfine69 · 06-14-2007, 06:37 PM

I m not sure if this is what your looking for but heres some pics

kelsfine69 · 06-14-2007, 06:38 PM

A few more

kelsfine69 · 06-14-2007, 06:42 PM

Last ones, If your interested offer him $400 bucks. I think it has a different floor in it being a bigger truck. It has high humps right where your high beam switch should be.You could cut out the floor but I dont know how involved you want to get.

turner15 · 06-14-2007, 07:16 PM

this cab was toast and I brought it back by striping the drip rails and patching the gap. Not hard and it looks cool.

JON70CST · 06-14-2007, 07:48 PM

that cab doesn't look too bad, same interior color as my current one, and in wayyyyy better shape. thanks for the pics, and all the effort of the cab! i am interested in the cab. the drip rails on my truck are in good shape, not rusted out at all, its the hack job the guy did b4 i got the truck of trying to repair the floor, cab corners, and rocker pannells. 80% of the floor is patched with fiber glass:S

That yellow cab looks awesome!, i'm gonna most likely be removing my cab on saturday and seein exactly how bad the damage is once its off, outlook not good though.

JON70CST · 06-14-2007, 07:53 PM

how do u go about removing the drip rails? even if they're not in bad shape i would love to do it cause it looks great!

otsenre · 06-14-2007, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19stepSide72

If I may I would like to know where you can find NOS rivets?

nosrivts@hotmail.com

kelsfine69 · 06-14-2007, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonathonhargreaves

how do u go about removing the drip rails? even if they're not in bad shape i would love to do it cause it looks great!

Grinder with a cutoff disk and weld the seam and grind flush add a little filler. I think its time consuming

kelsfine69 · 06-14-2007, 08:50 PM

You might just want to tip the cab on its back and cut the floor out and weld in a new replacement with new rockers and cab corners. Might be easier in the long run. New floors are out now and if your taking the cab of then it not that hard. Mmmm fresh floor

06-13-2007, 11:50 AM	#1
JON70CST Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lethbridge, AB Posts: 234	What all is involved in cab swap Hey guys, I am restoring a 68 lwb fleet side, but my current box is too far gone to be repaired i believe. The previous owner tried, but failed miserabley. I am currently on the prowl for a relatively rust free or at least repairable replacement cab (not having very much success, so any suggestions on where to find one would be great as well), but my biggest question is what happens when i do find one with the VIN and tags, title, etc. Might be a stupid question , but i'm still relatively new at this. THANK GOD FOR THIS SITE THOUGH! , so many great ideas, suggestions, and members!

06-13-2007, 11:51 AM	#2
JON70CST Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lethbridge, AB Posts: 234	Re: What all is involved in cab swap Sorry guys, i was just previewing my post and noticed at the begining i said box... i meant cab.

06-13-2007, 11:56 AM	#3
KAILUAZ King of Rust Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 359	Re: What all is involved in cab swap There are a few threads on this somewhere, I cant remember what the final census was. I'm in the same boat, my roof line is shot and I need a new cab also. __________________ 1970 GMC 2500, 350, TH400, front disks, thats it! My Pics

06-13-2007, 12:12 PM	#4
JON70CST Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lethbridge, AB Posts: 234	Re: What all is involved in cab swap This is a picture of what i've done with my box so far. Attached Images

06-13-2007, 01:15 PM	#5
otsenre Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,939	Re: What all is involved in cab swap I just swapped out VIN tags, using NOS rivets, everything else stayed the same

06-13-2007, 01:21 PM	#6
19stepSide72 wanna be 67 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 696	Re: What all is involved in cab swap If I may I would like to know where you can find NOS rivets?

06-13-2007, 08:41 PM	#7
JON70CST Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lethbridge, AB Posts: 234	Re: What all is involved in cab swap good question 19stepside72..., also anyone know of good sources in canada for a decent cab, or the best way to search or find one (preferabley western canada) thanks

06-13-2007, 08:59 PM	#8
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: What all is involved in cab swap im pretty sure that is illegal... and you prob wouldnt want to talk about that on the world wide web __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

06-13-2007, 09:35 PM	#9
turner15 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 265	Re: What all is involved in cab swap I thought my cab was gone too, but then I decided to shave the drip rails. They were badly rusted. Once I stipped them it was a faily easy repair. I replaced the corners, rockers and floor pans and I was out the door with only about 2 large invested. Came out good. Last edited by turner15; 06-13-2007 at 09:36 PM. Reason: a

06-13-2007, 09:38 PM	#10
turner15 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 265	Re: What all is involved in cab swap I like the look of the box Jon. More picts lease and a reassembly step by step would also be cool. I'll be there in November and will need the reassemble advice.

06-13-2007, 10:21 PM	#12
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: What all is involved in cab swap Are you looking for a small back window cab? I have seen one on a 1-2 ton cab and chassie up here in Nisku. The hood and fenders are different but I think the cab is the same as the 1/2 tons. Looks really clean from being so high off the ground all its life. Let me now and i could maybe get some pics. __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

06-13-2007, 10:49 PM	#13
JON70CST Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lethbridge, AB Posts: 234	Re: What all is involved in cab swap that would be awesome kelsfine69! still kinda wondering on how you go about with that VIN, if just puting the original in the new cab is illegal, what do you do? is it a whole new bill of sale? again thanks for all the input. I was actually thinking of starting a build thread for my 68 turner, especially now that i'm gettin more time to work on it, and am making progress. i didn't plan to do the frame up, but definately worty it in the end i'm thinking. tons more hours ahead of me.

06-13-2007, 11:39 PM	#14
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: What all is involved in cab swap It's a fact that some people swap the old vin to the new cab, but the legality of that is questionable... If you want to be completely legal, contact your local dmv, and they will give you all the info you need. __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill

06-13-2007, 11:45 PM	#15
JHART 1972 Shorty Owner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Stationed in Cali , born and raised in PHX Arizona. Posts: 796	Re: What all is involved in cab swap You need a title for the new VIN. At least here in the US you do. I had to use a salvage title on my last truck to replace the cab. __________________ 1972 Chevy Shorty C-10- Project In Work http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ATT1721941.jpg- New Project

06-14-2007, 12:38 AM	#16
JON70CST Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lethbridge, AB Posts: 234	Re: What all is involved in cab swap so the title would be most likely the same as a "bill of sale"? so if i write up a bill of sale with the seller when i buy the cab it'll be just like i'm buying the vehicle, and when its registered just register using the bill of sale of the cab i guy? haha thats how i interpret it?:S hopefully i'm on the right road.



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06-14-2007, 06:37 PM	#17
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: What all is involved in cab swap I m not sure if this is what your looking for but heres some pics Attached Images __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

06-14-2007, 06:38 PM	#18
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: What all is involved in cab swap A few more Attached Images __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

06-14-2007, 06:42 PM	#19
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: What all is involved in cab swap Last ones, If your interested offer him $400 bucks. I think it has a different floor in it being a bigger truck. It has high humps right where your high beam switch should be.You could cut out the floor but I dont know how involved you want to get. Attached Images __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

06-14-2007, 07:16 PM	#20
turner15 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 265	Re: What all is involved in cab swap this cab was toast and I brought it back by striping the drip rails and patching the gap. Not hard and it looks cool. Attached Images

06-14-2007, 07:48 PM	#21
JON70CST Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lethbridge, AB Posts: 234	Re: What all is involved in cab swap that cab doesn't look too bad, same interior color as my current one, and in wayyyyy better shape. thanks for the pics, and all the effort of the cab! i am interested in the cab. the drip rails on my truck are in good shape, not rusted out at all, its the hack job the guy did b4 i got the truck of trying to repair the floor, cab corners, and rocker pannells. 80% of the floor is patched with fiber glass:S That yellow cab looks awesome!, i'm gonna most likely be removing my cab on saturday and seein exactly how bad the damage is once its off, outlook not good though.

06-14-2007, 07:53 PM	#22
JON70CST Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lethbridge, AB Posts: 234	Re: What all is involved in cab swap how do u go about removing the drip rails? even if they're not in bad shape i would love to do it cause it looks great!

06-14-2007, 08:50 PM	#25
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: What all is involved in cab swap You might just want to tip the cab on its back and cut the floor out and weld in a new replacement with new rockers and cab corners. Might be easier in the long run. New floors are out now and if your taking the cab of then it not that hard. Mmmm fresh floor __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

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