67-72 crew cab build cost - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

eedgell · 07-22-2007, 07:12 PM

How much do you guys in the "know" think it should cost to have a crew cab body built? Just the conversion. The rest could be a nice resto project. Who would be really good at this? Keep in mind, just the body work, and fab work to make the cab shell with four doors.

extd56 · 07-22-2007, 08:32 PM

One like this?

ChevLoRay · 07-22-2007, 08:57 PM

Time is money.

If it only took 250 hours at $100 per hour, I'd be amazed.

eedgell · 07-22-2007, 09:18 PM

Extd56: that is exactly what I am talking about! 68 front to boot. Awsome!!! I like it a very lot. ChevLoRay: You are saying $25,000. To do this? Wow!!!! I can buy a 3 door, dolled up in Denver for that right now.

jkaylor68gmc · 07-22-2007, 09:37 PM

WHo is getting 100 bucks an hour??? That is a rediculous price.

Alloways Rod Shop as in Bobby Alloway charges 45.00 an hour!!!!1!

onetonk5 · 07-22-2007, 09:56 PM

If ya gotta ask....you probably cant afford it

68gmcdually · 07-22-2007, 10:20 PM

I have tried to figure out how much my extend a cab project cost with no avail. I think that it is one of those things that are better left alone, for the sake of my marriage anyways. I wouldn't have any idea what the crew cab would cost. It would probably be a lot cheaper to buy one complete though.

sick69 · 07-22-2007, 11:44 PM

Check with rokcrln he did alot of work on the one pictured above he may be able to give you a ballpark figure. It will be expensive for sure.

Frank

extd56 · 07-22-2007, 11:56 PM

I have never added up the money spent on the truck but to do anything custom does cost. I was offered a 2 wheel driver Blazer for the crew cab in its present condition but never went to look at the Blazer. All the truck needs to run are a gas tank, radiator and wiring up the front end and for the TBI.

**mr48chev** · 07-23-2007, 01:49 AM

That's a great looking start on the crew cab Ext56. That is a prime example of doing it right to start with. The doors and fit look just like it may have rolled off the assembly line that way and not like something that someone put together.
It will definitely raise the bar for extended and crew conversions when it is finished.

extd56 · 07-23-2007, 09:40 AM

Thanks, I had a good start when I bought the truck a lot of the work had been done but it needed a lot of rust work done that Kevin did and he also made the 4TH door when that area needed to be reworked. I also have an extended cab 67 that I was told was done in 67 that I am also working on.

ChevLoRay · 07-23-2007, 10:05 AM

Okay, maybe a $100 per hour is too much. But 250 hours is too few. So, keeping $25K in mind, change the hours and cost per hour to make it work. It wouldn't be something that could be done in a weekend, or a week even. If Bobby Alloway charges $45 per hour, ask him how much.

1LoC10 · 07-23-2007, 10:33 AM

$60 and hour X 40 hours a week X 3 months is my guess

67ChevyRedneck · 07-23-2007, 11:24 AM

I'm not an expert, but know a little about these trucks

To me, the only crew cabs that look "proper" are the ones that used the squared off 'suburban doors. So, basically, you'd need to start with a suburban body (which would probably be the easiest. But 'burbs never came with a 4th door, so you could live with the 3rd door, or have the 4th door "created.") Which is what was done to the truck above. The back is closed off with a pick-up cab. The frame is the next problem, how to stretch it, etc...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=crew

Your cheapest option is to find one someone has already built (if you can't do the work yourself)

OR buy an original conversion truck, but most of them look like 2 cabs were just welded together (the angled windows look awkward.) and fix the b pillars to look more appealing.

I absolutely LOVE this truck. It started out as a 'burb as well.

1LoC10 · 07-23-2007, 11:41 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-...QQcmdZViewItem

1969k10stepside · 07-23-2007, 11:52 AM

Location plays a role in how much it will cost to have this done.I think with the cost of it all,you could buy one done for less and not spend years finishing up what is still left to be done after who ever you pay to make it a extended cab gets done.

67ChevyRedneck · 07-23-2007, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1LoC10

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-...QQcmdZViewItem

That truck is for sale again?

bcanini · 07-23-2007, 01:31 PM

67 redneck... I agree about that truck it is gorgeous.... I want one now.

Brian

**Hart_Rod** · 07-23-2007, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eedgell

How much do you guys in the "know" think it should cost to have a crew cab body built? Just the conversion. The rest could be a nice resto project. Who would be really good at this? Keep in mind, just the body work, and fab work to make the cab shell with four doors.

Take a look at mine and make me an offer I can't refuse,

.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=226302

07-22-2007, 07:12 PM	#1
eedgell It's the air up here Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 710	67-72 crew cab build cost How much do you guys in the "know" think it should cost to have a crew cab body built? Just the conversion. The rest could be a nice resto project. Who would be really good at this? Keep in mind, just the body work, and fab work to make the cab shell with four doors. __________________ 1971 cheyenne k10 4 speed np 205 454 BB factory a/c Never drink down stream of the herd! Eric

07-22-2007, 08:32 PM	#2
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: 67-72 crew cab build cost One like this? Attached Images

07-22-2007, 08:57 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 67-72 crew cab build cost Time is money. If it only took 250 hours at $100 per hour, I'd be amazed. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-22-2007, 09:18 PM	#4
eedgell It's the air up here Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 710	Re: 67-72 crew cab build cost Extd56: that is exactly what I am talking about! 68 front to boot. Awsome!!! I like it a very lot. ChevLoRay: You are saying $25,000. To do this? Wow!!!! I can buy a 3 door, dolled up in Denver for that right now. __________________ 1971 cheyenne k10 4 speed np 205 454 BB factory a/c Never drink down stream of the herd! Eric Last edited by eedgell; 07-22-2007 at 09:19 PM.

07-22-2007, 09:37 PM	#5
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: 67-72 crew cab build cost WHo is getting 100 bucks an hour??? That is a rediculous price. Alloways Rod Shop as in Bobby Alloway charges 45.00 an hour!!!!1! __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

07-22-2007, 09:56 PM	#6
onetonk5 Cereal Killer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 639	Re: 67-72 crew cab build cost If ya gotta ask....you probably cant afford it __________________ If I dont do it....somebody else will.

07-22-2007, 10:20 PM	#7
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,454	Re: 67-72 crew cab build cost I have tried to figure out how much my extend a cab project cost with no avail. I think that it is one of those things that are better left alone, for the sake of my marriage anyways. I wouldn't have any idea what the crew cab would cost. It would probably be a lot cheaper to buy one complete though. __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

07-22-2007, 11:44 PM	#8
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: 67-72 crew cab build cost Check with rokcrln he did alot of work on the one pictured above he may be able to give you a ballpark figure. It will be expensive for sure. Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub Last edited by sick69; 07-22-2007 at 11:52 PM.

07-22-2007, 11:56 PM	#9
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: 67-72 crew cab build cost I have never added up the money spent on the truck but to do anything custom does cost. I was offered a 2 wheel driver Blazer for the crew cab in its present condition but never went to look at the Blazer. All the truck needs to run are a gas tank, radiator and wiring up the front end and for the TBI.

07-23-2007, 01:49 AM	#10
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,720	Re: 67-72 crew cab build cost That's a great looking start on the crew cab Ext56. That is a prime example of doing it right to start with. The doors and fit look just like it may have rolled off the assembly line that way and not like something that someone put together. It will definitely raise the bar for extended and crew conversions when it is finished.

07-23-2007, 09:40 AM	#11
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: 67-72 crew cab build cost Thanks, I had a good start when I bought the truck a lot of the work had been done but it needed a lot of rust work done that Kevin did and he also made the 4TH door when that area needed to be reworked. I also have an extended cab 67 that I was told was done in 67 that I am also working on. Attached Images Last edited by extd56; 07-23-2007 at 09:41 AM.

07-23-2007, 10:05 AM	#12
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 67-72 crew cab build cost Okay, maybe a $100 per hour is too much. But 250 hours is too few. So, keeping $25K in mind, change the hours and cost per hour to make it work. It wouldn't be something that could be done in a weekend, or a week even. If Bobby Alloway charges $45 per hour, ask him how much. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 07-23-2007 at 10:07 AM.

07-23-2007, 10:33 AM	#13
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: 67-72 crew cab build cost $60 and hour X 40 hours a week X 3 months is my guess __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

07-23-2007, 11:24 AM	#14
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 67-72 crew cab build cost I'm not an expert, but know a little about these trucks To me, the only crew cabs that look "proper" are the ones that used the squared off 'suburban doors. So, basically, you'd need to start with a suburban body (which would probably be the easiest. But 'burbs never came with a 4th door, so you could live with the 3rd door, or have the 4th door "created.") Which is what was done to the truck above. The back is closed off with a pick-up cab. The frame is the next problem, how to stretch it, etc... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=crew Your cheapest option is to find one someone has already built (if you can't do the work yourself) OR buy an original conversion truck, but most of them look like 2 cabs were just welded together (the angled windows look awkward.) and fix the b pillars to look more appealing. I absolutely LOVE this truck. It started out as a 'burb as well. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 07-23-2007 at 11:29 AM.

07-23-2007, 11:41 AM	#15
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: 67-72 crew cab build cost http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<



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07-23-2007, 11:52 AM	#16
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: 67-72 crew cab build cost Location plays a role in how much it will cost to have this done.I think with the cost of it all,you could buy one done for less and not spend years finishing up what is still left to be done after who ever you pay to make it a extended cab gets done.

07-23-2007, 01:31 PM	#18
bcanini "Taste It" Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Keizer, Oregon Posts: 280	Re: 67-72 crew cab build cost 67 redneck... I agree about that truck it is gorgeous.... I want one now. Brian __________________ 71 Chevrolet short fleet Cheyenne air cab/tilt w buddy buckets pretty stock other wise. 2007 Silverado Crew with the MAX Pack and loaded 2007 CX-9 "Hopefully when I die.. my wife wont sell my stuff for what I said I paid for it" It's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to ask permission.

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