Cab Swap, Will it work? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bodyman922 · 04-28-2011, 01:21 PM

Hi my name is Kyle. I am new to the forum and I have a question for you all. Ilive in southern Minnesota and have recently purchased a 1976 GMC 1/2 ton 4x4 truck for plowing snow. The body is very bad on it and everything needs to be replaced. My question is: If I were to find a cab off a larger truck say 2 ton 73-87 will it bolt onto the body mounts for the 1/2 ton frame? The reason I would like to use a 2 ton cab is to get the small rear window and make the truck a little more custom. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

RandyP · 04-28-2011, 01:48 PM

Direct swap? Simple answer is no. Can you make it fit? Sure. You can also make the cab from a 2008 Silverado fit the same way.

late68 · 04-28-2011, 02:22 PM

Alsways remember that anything can be done, it just takes time, money, and patience. Welcome aboard.

bodyman922 · 04-28-2011, 03:22 PM

I guess I should have explained my situation better. I would like to do rust repair on this truck and it needs to have the cab completly replaced. I was only wondering if anyone knows if the body mounts are in the same location and if the cab will bolt to the frame. I am an experienced auto body technician and I know I can make anything fit but it doesn't make sence to take the time and modify a cab to fit if I can find one that will bolt in place with minor modifications.

bikes&bowties · 04-28-2011, 08:50 PM

Then no... A 65 series cab would not fit... Completely different...
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**N2TRUX** · 04-28-2011, 09:03 PM

If I am not mistaken, they only thing they have in common are the doors.

**old Rusty C10** · 04-28-2011, 10:20 PM

Ken is right there is a difference in the mounts and the tunnel for the trans and driveshaft

bodyman922 · 05-02-2011, 09:25 AM

Thanks for the info. That's all I was wondering. I have a line on an 87 with a cleaner body and frame. I might just get that and make one good truck of the two of them.

Jonboy · 05-02-2011, 10:20 AM

If you are wanting the smaller back window, you could section the cab at the rockers and windshield pillars to take care of the cab corners. The floors are completely different.

04-28-2011, 01:21 PM	#1
bodyman922 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 38	Cab Swap, Will it work? Hi my name is Kyle. I am new to the forum and I have a question for you all. Ilive in southern Minnesota and have recently purchased a 1976 GMC 1/2 ton 4x4 truck for plowing snow. The body is very bad on it and everything needs to be replaced. My question is: If I were to find a cab off a larger truck say 2 ton 73-87 will it bolt onto the body mounts for the 1/2 ton frame? The reason I would like to use a 2 ton cab is to get the small rear window and make the truck a little more custom. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

04-28-2011, 01:48 PM	#2
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Cab Swap, Will it work? Direct swap? Simple answer is no. Can you make it fit? Sure. You can also make the cab from a 2008 Silverado fit the same way. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools. Last edited by RandyP; 04-28-2011 at 01:48 PM.

04-28-2011, 02:22 PM	#3
late68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Spring, Tx Posts: 365	Re: Cab Swap, Will it work? Alsways remember that anything can be done, it just takes time, money, and patience. Welcome aboard.

04-28-2011, 03:22 PM	#4
bodyman922 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 38	Re: Cab Swap, Will it work? I guess I should have explained my situation better. I would like to do rust repair on this truck and it needs to have the cab completly replaced. I was only wondering if anyone knows if the body mounts are in the same location and if the cab will bolt to the frame. I am an experienced auto body technician and I know I can make anything fit but it doesn't make sence to take the time and modify a cab to fit if I can find one that will bolt in place with minor modifications.

04-28-2011, 08:50 PM	#5
bikes&bowties Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 663	Re: Cab Swap, Will it work? Then no... A 65 series cab would not fit... Completely different... Posted via Mobile Device

04-28-2011, 09:03 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Cab Swap, Will it work? If I am not mistaken, they only thing they have in common are the doors. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

04-28-2011, 10:20 PM	#7
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,300	Re: Cab Swap, Will it work? Ken is right there is a difference in the mounts and the tunnel for the trans and driveshaft __________________ 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!!

05-02-2011, 09:25 AM	#8
bodyman922 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 38	Re: Cab Swap, Will it work? Thanks for the info. That's all I was wondering. I have a line on an 87 with a cleaner body and frame. I might just get that and make one good truck of the two of them.

05-02-2011, 10:20 AM	#9
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Cab Swap, Will it work? If you are wanting the smaller back window, you could section the cab at the rockers and windshield pillars to take care of the cab corners. The floors are completely different. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241



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