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newschool · 11-02-2007, 04:50 PM

Hi,
I need to replace my 1986 K20 truck cab. Could I use a 1978 C10 as a replacement? Thank you.

newschool

beaterC10 · 11-02-2007, 08:18 PM

Yes. You need cab mounts to match the frame. The older front clip will work if you change the wiper transmission and cowl panel to the older style. You might also have to do some wiring mods.

**old Rusty C10** · 11-02-2007, 10:53 PM

if the older cab is a 2 wheel drive you will also have to cut the floor board out so that you can fit the 4 wheel drive hump in there

newschool · 11-03-2007, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beaterC10

Yes. You need cab mounts to match the frame. The older front clip will work if you change the wiper transmission and cowl panel to the older style. You might also have to do some wiring mods.

Would the 86 front clip fit the 78 cab? Thanks.

ChaseDale3and8 · 11-03-2007, 10:05 PM

It'll fit and work, but you will have to do some modifications to the cowl for the hood hinges and cowl panel to fit. Not really that big of a deal though. ...Joe

ChaseDale3and8 · 11-03-2007, 10:10 PM

Oh yeah, you will need the wiper shafts for the 86 clip as they are longer than the 78. Just pull all of the parts off of the 86 cab such as the hood hinges, cowl panel, wiper shafts, for use on the 78 cab. You can use the old 86 cab to make a template of where you will need to cut and drill holes for the hood hinges and cowl panel. The wiper shafts are a direct replacement. ...Joe

11-02-2007, 04:50 PM	#1
newschool Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 16	Installing Older Cab Hi, I need to replace my 1986 K20 truck cab. Could I use a 1978 C10 as a replacement? Thank you. newschool

11-02-2007, 08:18 PM	#2
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	Re: Installing Older Cab Yes. You need cab mounts to match the frame. The older front clip will work if you change the wiper transmission and cowl panel to the older style. You might also have to do some wiring mods.

11-02-2007, 10:53 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,281	Re: Installing Older Cab if the older cab is a 2 wheel drive you will also have to cut the floor board out so that you can fit the 4 wheel drive hump in there __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-03-2007, 10:05 PM	#5
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: Installing Older Cab It'll fit and work, but you will have to do some modifications to the cowl for the hood hinges and cowl panel to fit. Not really that big of a deal though. ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

11-03-2007, 10:10 PM	#6
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: Installing Older Cab Oh yeah, you will need the wiper shafts for the 86 clip as they are longer than the 78. Just pull all of the parts off of the 86 cab such as the hood hinges, cowl panel, wiper shafts, for use on the 78 cab. You can use the old 86 cab to make a template of where you will need to cut and drill holes for the hood hinges and cowl panel. The wiper shafts are a direct replacement. ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!



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