Using 4x4 cab on 2 wheeler - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kanuck · 07-24-2011, 02:37 AM

Was wondering if there are any other differences in the cabs besides the raised tranny hump and hole in the tranny tunnel?

I do have one thing I will have to deal with.......

Name: july 22, 2011 036.jpg
Views: 284
Size: 30.9 KB

Name: july 22, 2011 036.jpg
Views: 284
Size: 30.9 KB

anyone have a lowered truck with roof lights?

Name: july 22, 2011 013.jpg
Views: 284
Size: 67.1 KB

.....Or am I going to have to fill them?

GM72K10 · 07-24-2011, 07:16 AM

No difference, nice looking cab btw.

VegasBruce · 07-24-2011, 09:05 AM

Yep, the cab will bolt right up. As far as the lights go, it all depends on how you set the truck up.

liftlawssuck · 07-24-2011, 09:37 AM

It's not a truck unless it has roof lights. I think all trucks should have roof lights. Just me though.

BigBlocksRule · 07-24-2011, 10:30 AM

^ must be, I like to shave mine for a smooth look, same on the tailgate.

Your41Plague12 · 07-24-2011, 10:35 AM

Keep the roof lights, send me the cab moldings

mooseknuckles · 07-24-2011, 10:51 AM

no roof lights.....unless it's a dually!

Chlsnk · 07-24-2011, 01:15 PM

I think a slammed shortbed 73-80 would look awesome with those lights.

Jonboy · 07-24-2011, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

no roof lights.....unless it's a dually!

...or a Peterbilt.

str8axle55 · 07-24-2011, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liftlawssuck

It's not a truck unless it has roof lights. I think all trucks should have roof lights. Just me though.

I agree, they look cool on these trucks.

Pop's C-10 · 07-25-2011, 01:21 PM

I like cab lights..

clemsparks · 02-12-2012, 03:45 PM

I found this thread in a search because I've been wondering about cab differences between 4x4 and 2 wheel drive. I think I read here that there is no difference. Is that correct?

Because I need to replace a cab or two on my trucks (I've got a dually 2wd and a 4x4) and want to make sure I source a replacement cab that can work.

Can anyone explain any differences that did exist between cabs on '73-'87 trucks (whether it was specific to 4wd or otherwise).

Thanks!
Clem

GM72K10 · 02-12-2012, 04:00 PM

If you can't find one with a high hump reuse the one from your donor truck.

clemsparks · 02-12-2012, 04:31 PM

Cool...so you're saying 4x4 had high-tunnel and 2wd had low tunnel? (My trucks aren't in the same place, so I can compare at the moment). Is the tunnel bolt in or is it a cut-n-weld operation? (personally, my plan is to find a cab to restore while driving the truck...then swap it later).

Thanks,
Clem

GM72K10 · 02-12-2012, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clemsparks

Cool...so you're saying 4x4 had high-tunnel and 2wd had low tunnel? (My trucks aren't in the same place, so I can compare at the moment). Is the tunnel bolt in or is it a cut-n-weld operation? (personally, my plan is to find a cab to restore while driving the truck...then swap it later).

Thanks,
Clem

Depends on the year and model of truck as to whether it has a bolt in hump or not.

07-24-2011, 02:37 AM	#1
kanuck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: canada Posts: 166	Using 4x4 cab on 2 wheeler Was wondering if there are any other differences in the cabs besides the raised tranny hump and hole in the tranny tunnel? I do have one thing I will have to deal with....... anyone have a lowered truck with roof lights? .....Or am I going to have to fill them? __________________ '70 Malibu with 383 stroker/T350 '56 SWB Mercury pickup..under construction '67 Firebird Convertible...all done stock '70 LWB 350 on propane...beater '69 LWB 350/T400 body restored

07-24-2011, 07:16 AM	#2
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,483	Re: Using 4x4 cab on 2 wheeler No difference, nice looking cab btw. __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

07-24-2011, 09:05 AM	#3
VegasBruce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Just outside Sin City Posts: 239	Re: Using 4x4 cab on 2 wheeler Yep, the cab will bolt right up. As far as the lights go, it all depends on how you set the truck up. __________________ Bruce 73 Stepside, 74 Blazer, 75 1 Ton, 66 Barracuda and a 05 Electraglide DD http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...Rusti192-1.jpg

07-24-2011, 09:37 AM	#4
liftlawssuck Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: MA Posts: 353	Re: Using 4x4 cab on 2 wheeler It's not a truck unless it has roof lights. I think all trucks should have roof lights. Just me though.

07-24-2011, 10:30 AM	#5
BigBlocksRule Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 2,047	Re: Using 4x4 cab on 2 wheeler ^ must be, I like to shave mine for a smooth look, same on the tailgate.

07-24-2011, 10:35 AM	#6
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: Using 4x4 cab on 2 wheeler Keep the roof lights, send me the cab moldings __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

07-24-2011, 10:51 AM	#7
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: Using 4x4 cab on 2 wheeler no roof lights.....unless it's a dually! __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

07-24-2011, 01:15 PM	#8
Chlsnk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas city Posts: 756	Re: Using 4x4 cab on 2 wheeler I think a slammed shortbed 73-80 would look awesome with those lights. __________________ *My 84 short bed build up*** http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...68#post3481968

07-25-2011, 01:21 PM	#11
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Using 4x4 cab on 2 wheeler I like cab lights.. __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

02-12-2012, 03:45 PM	#12
clemsparks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Columbia MO Posts: 45	Re: Using 4x4 cab on 2 wheeler I found this thread in a search because I've been wondering about cab differences between 4x4 and 2 wheel drive. I think I read here that there is no difference. Is that correct? Because I need to replace a cab or two on my trucks (I've got a dually 2wd and a 4x4) and want to make sure I source a replacement cab that can work. Can anyone explain any differences that did exist between cabs on '73-'87 trucks (whether it was specific to 4wd or otherwise). Thanks! Clem __________________ 1989 Shorbed 2WD project 1983 K20 Longbed workhorse

02-12-2012, 04:00 PM	#13
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,483	Re: Using 4x4 cab on 2 wheeler If you can't find one with a high hump reuse the one from your donor truck. __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

02-12-2012, 04:31 PM	#14
clemsparks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Columbia MO Posts: 45	Re: Using 4x4 cab on 2 wheeler Cool...so you're saying 4x4 had high-tunnel and 2wd had low tunnel? (My trucks aren't in the same place, so I can compare at the moment). Is the tunnel bolt in or is it a cut-n-weld operation? (personally, my plan is to find a cab to restore while driving the truck...then swap it later). Thanks, Clem __________________ 1989 Shorbed 2WD project 1983 K20 Longbed workhorse



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.