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DavesRide · 05-18-2008, 04:41 AM

Oh yeah I hear about a small window cab worth lookin at. James, who is five and my son, get off work and out of school and are going to check out a 71 C/50 that I am just dreaming about turning into a 67 cab. My co-pilot quickly succumbes to a hard day of Kindergarten "Play Day." Out like a light with a low back 67 seat on a ten mile posted as a 35MPH hilly cornered road. Bummer, Sorry bobble head. We get there and meet Jim. Very nice guy. He likes tractors and dump trucks.

Back to another Iron in the fire. Small back window melted on the passenger side to the point of desinigration. I look around and easily stick my hand through the passenger floor over 16 inches inward from the weatherstrip. I drove my 67 to go look at it so that I could compare. It would have worked with exception of the roof marker lights. I gues you could fill, but the fire was devistating. OK I am back to fixing what is left. Look for yourself. A 70 cab with small rear glass going to..............

For your viewing displeasure. One melted 71 C/50.

msgross · 05-18-2008, 04:54 AM

did it have tach ar vac dash? that's all i'd care about...

72BlckButy · 05-18-2008, 05:15 AM

Yikes that is an iron in the fire isn't it... where you located in MO?

DavesRide · 05-18-2008, 05:38 AM

I am in Boonville. This beast is 11 miles up 87 and past Boonsborogh. Nice, I found my 350 to be sucking lots of gas to get there and back. I'm taking the vw van to collect my buy.

DavesRide · 05-18-2008, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

did it have tach ar vac dash? that's all i'd care about...

I will look. It very well might be melted as half of right side of truck is. Maybe a gauge survived. I was linda centered on the cab and missed a few points as a 'Hunter" I will call him back before he hacks it for me.

67_C-30 · 05-18-2008, 06:04 AM

Not trying to rain on your parade, but the cab on the C-40's - C-60's are way different than a pickup. They look similiar, but they will not swap out without a lot of modification. I always though they were the same, but after looking really comparing them both on my '67 C-30 and my '67 C-50 wrecker the entire firewall, the rockers, and where the fenders mount are totally different. The firewall has a much bigger recess for engine clearance. You would have to make mounts for the fenders and the rockers are not the same.

msgross · 05-18-2008, 06:27 AM

Even if the bezel and gauges are melted the metal tins inside are worth a little.... unless they melted too!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-18-2008, 07:41 PM

Looks like she got a little hot..

DavesRide · 05-18-2008, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Not trying to rain on your parade, but the cab on the C-40's - C-60's are way different than a pickup. They look similiar, but they will not swap out without a lot of modification. I always though they were the same, but after looking really comparing them both on my '67 C-30 and my '67 C-50 wrecker the entire firewall, the rockers, and where the fenders mount are totally different. The firewall has a much bigger recess for engine clearance. You would have to make mounts for the fenders and the rockers are not the same.

Hey no parade here. No insult taken. I thought I would compare also. Thanks for the comparison. It does lead me to believe that I must repair mine. That fire thing really changes metal. Fire needs oxygen to burn and metal needs it to rust. Mix the two and you just ruined a cool truck. The reason that this truck in pics is dead is from a welder. Be careful.

67_C-30 · 05-19-2008, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DavesRide

Hey no parade here. No insult taken. I thought I would compare also. Thanks for the comparison. It does lead me to believe that I must repair mine. That fire thing really changes metal. Fire needs oxygen to burn and metal needs it to rust. Mix the two and you just ruined a cool truck. The reason that this truck in pics is dead is from a welder. Be careful.

I didn't think you would take it in bad way, but you never know sometimes!

I was just giving you a heads up, because Lord knows I've bought a bunch of stuff over the years that I thought would work that didn't!

DavesRide · 05-19-2008, 01:55 AM

I do appreciate the heads up. I will continue my search for the short bed and short frame from 67 on down. My cab will have to make due as it matches the frame and glove box. Running fine @ $.80 a mile. David

05-18-2008, 04:41 AM	#1
DavesRide Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Garageless, Missouri Posts: 408	Another Iron on the Fire. Oh yeah I hear about a small window cab worth lookin at. James, who is five and my son, get off work and out of school and are going to check out a 71 C/50 that I am just dreaming about turning into a 67 cab. My co-pilot quickly succumbes to a hard day of Kindergarten "Play Day." Out like a light with a low back 67 seat on a ten mile posted as a 35MPH hilly cornered road. Bummer, Sorry bobble head. We get there and meet Jim. Very nice guy. He likes tractors and dump trucks. Back to another Iron in the fire. Small back window melted on the passenger side to the point of desinigration. I look around and easily stick my hand through the passenger floor over 16 inches inward from the weatherstrip. I drove my 67 to go look at it so that I could compare. It would have worked with exception of the roof marker lights. I gues you could fill, but the fire was devistating. OK I am back to fixing what is left. Look for yourself. A 70 cab with small rear glass going to.............. For your viewing displeasure. One melted 71 C/50. __________________ R.I.P ESLL Even as the body dies the spirit lives on in the people you touched Last edited by DavesRide; 05-18-2008 at 04:43 AM. Reason: Addition

05-18-2008, 04:54 AM	#2
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Another Iron on the Fire. did it have tach ar vac dash? that's all i'd care about... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

05-18-2008, 05:15 AM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Another Iron on the Fire. Yikes that is an iron in the fire isn't it... where you located in MO? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-18-2008, 05:38 AM	#4
DavesRide Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Garageless, Missouri Posts: 408	Re: Another Iron on the Fire. I am in Boonville. This beast is 11 miles up 87 and past Boonsborogh. Nice, I found my 350 to be sucking lots of gas to get there and back. I'm taking the vw van to collect my buy. __________________ R.I.P ESLL Even as the body dies the spirit lives on in the people you touched

05-18-2008, 06:04 AM	#6
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Another Iron on the Fire. Not trying to rain on your parade, but the cab on the C-40's - C-60's are way different than a pickup. They look similiar, but they will not swap out without a lot of modification. I always though they were the same, but after looking really comparing them both on my '67 C-30 and my '67 C-50 wrecker the entire firewall, the rockers, and where the fenders mount are totally different. The firewall has a much bigger recess for engine clearance. You would have to make mounts for the fenders and the rockers are not the same. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! Last edited by 67_C-30; 05-18-2008 at 06:06 AM.

05-18-2008, 06:27 AM	#7
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Another Iron on the Fire. Even if the bezel and gauges are melted the metal tins inside are worth a little.... unless they melted too! __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

05-18-2008, 07:41 PM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Another Iron on the Fire. Looks like she got a little hot.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-19-2008, 01:55 AM	#11
DavesRide Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Garageless, Missouri Posts: 408	Re: Another Iron on the Fire. I do appreciate the heads up. I will continue my search for the short bed and short frame from 67 on down. My cab will have to make due as it matches the frame and glove box. Running fine @ $.80 a mile. David __________________ R.I.P ESLL Even as the body dies the spirit lives on in the people you touched



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