low hump vs high hump - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bser · 12-08-2009, 08:20 PM

Hello everyone, I have a 71 gmc 4x4 with 396 4 speed transmission. It has a 67 cab with high hump floor piece. I want to switch cabs from another truck I have, It's a 1971 chevrolet with auto transmission (2 wheel drive) My question is this, how much of a cab lift would be required to retain the low hump floor, that is stock for this 1971 chevrolet auto cab?

thanks
Brian

**lolife99** · 12-08-2009, 09:23 PM

Wouldn't it be easier to just swap the "high hump" into your new cab?
Then a body lift wouldn't be required.

bser · 12-08-2009, 09:53 PM

Yes it would, BUT, this cab has brand new carpet and is in good shape, do not want to tear it all out, it gives a little more room on the floor, and as well I have
35 inch bfg all terrains and think the increased room around the wheels would be beneficial, and as another I think the body lift would look good on the 4x4 for now.

bser · 12-08-2009, 10:01 PM

sorry all this should be posted under 67-72 pick-up message board, my apologies!

**lolife99** · 12-08-2009, 10:01 PM

Don't you need the "high hump" for a 4-speed truck?

bser · 12-08-2009, 10:12 PM

Thanks for replies, without a body lift I would say yes, for sure

bser · 12-09-2009, 08:18 PM

Any-one else have some knowledge on this?

vectorit · 12-09-2009, 08:47 PM

The way I see it, you should run the high hump. Especially if you are going with the manual trans.

Check out mine, and you can see even with the high hump the trans really comes up out of the floor.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-09-2009, 09:29 PM

You would be far better off using the high hump. New carpet is fairly cheap and the problems created lifting the body would be more expencive to solve. WES

unclewatts · 12-09-2009, 09:51 PM

To answer a previous question, with a 350 and 4 speed manual you definitely have to have a high hump.

12-08-2009, 08:20 PM	#1
bser Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: victoria bc. Posts: 12	low hump vs high hump Hello everyone, I have a 71 gmc 4x4 with 396 4 speed transmission. It has a 67 cab with high hump floor piece. I want to switch cabs from another truck I have, It's a 1971 chevrolet with auto transmission (2 wheel drive) My question is this, how much of a cab lift would be required to retain the low hump floor, that is stock for this 1971 chevrolet auto cab? thanks Brian __________________ 68-k-10 swb fleet 71 gmc K2500 402BB manual fleet 71 Gmc custom camper c2500 402 BB/TH400 fleet 72 chevrolet c2500 350/TH350 custom fleet

12-08-2009, 09:23 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,696	Re: low hump vs high hump Wouldn't it be easier to just swap the "high hump" into your new cab? Then a body lift wouldn't be required. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-08-2009, 09:53 PM	#3
bser Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: victoria bc. Posts: 12	Re: low hump vs high hump Yes it would, BUT, this cab has brand new carpet and is in good shape, do not want to tear it all out, it gives a little more room on the floor, and as well I have 35 inch bfg all terrains and think the increased room around the wheels would be beneficial, and as another I think the body lift would look good on the 4x4 for now. __________________ 68-k-10 swb fleet 71 gmc K2500 402BB manual fleet 71 Gmc custom camper c2500 402 BB/TH400 fleet 72 chevrolet c2500 350/TH350 custom fleet

12-08-2009, 10:01 PM	#4
bser Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: victoria bc. Posts: 12	Re: low hump vs high hump sorry all this should be posted under 67-72 pick-up message board, my apologies! __________________ 68-k-10 swb fleet 71 gmc K2500 402BB manual fleet 71 Gmc custom camper c2500 402 BB/TH400 fleet 72 chevrolet c2500 350/TH350 custom fleet

12-08-2009, 10:01 PM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,696	Re: low hump vs high hump Don't you need the "high hump" for a 4-speed truck? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-08-2009, 10:12 PM	#6
bser Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: victoria bc. Posts: 12	Re: low hump vs high hump Thanks for replies, without a body lift I would say yes, for sure __________________ 68-k-10 swb fleet 71 gmc K2500 402BB manual fleet 71 Gmc custom camper c2500 402 BB/TH400 fleet 72 chevrolet c2500 350/TH350 custom fleet

12-09-2009, 08:18 PM	#7
bser Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: victoria bc. Posts: 12	Re: low hump vs high hump Any-one else have some knowledge on this? __________________ 68-k-10 swb fleet 71 gmc K2500 402BB manual fleet 71 Gmc custom camper c2500 402 BB/TH400 fleet 72 chevrolet c2500 350/TH350 custom fleet

12-09-2009, 08:47 PM	#8
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: low hump vs high hump The way I see it, you should run the high hump. Especially if you are going with the manual trans. Check out mine, and you can see even with the high hump the trans really comes up out of the floor. Attached Images __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

12-09-2009, 09:29 PM	#9
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: low hump vs high hump You would be far better off using the high hump. New carpet is fairly cheap and the problems created lifting the body would be more expencive to solve. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

12-09-2009, 09:51 PM	#10
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: low hump vs high hump To answer a previous question, with a 350 and 4 speed manual you definitely have to have a high hump. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.