Cab Forward info / ideas?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shiny · 03-15-2012, 02:51 PM

Eh does anyone on here have or know of a Cab Forward truck?
I would love to get one.
I have a pic of one all done on a modern chassis just have to find it.
Any thoughts on one of these cool trucks would be good too

-Shiny

61_FL_Apache · 03-15-2012, 03:13 PM

Are you talking COE cab over engine?

1963c-10 · 03-15-2012, 03:15 PM

Found this one yesterday while searching a lot. Its a 63 GMC. Still has the original diesel, spicer trans and rearend. Its been parked for probably 20 years, but complete. The briars are thick, but it could be removed. Is this what your refering to?

72GMCK-2500 · 03-15-2012, 03:19 PM

I love the old GMC cracker boxes! Throw an old 318 Detroit Diesel in it and good to go

61_FL_Apache · 03-15-2012, 03:35 PM

are you talking about this?

Dunenutt · 03-15-2012, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 61_FL_Apache

are you talking about this?

So much want!

61_FL_Apache · 03-15-2012, 04:19 PM

There is one like this some where in So FL I have seen at a car show.. Real slick!!

Dunenutt · 03-15-2012, 04:29 PM

There was a couple for sale at the Goodguys show last fall. They were missing way too many parts to make it appetizing. Didn't ask prices, but the urge was there. Someday I will have one to build.

A.T. RockDriller · 03-15-2012, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunenutt

So much want!

You sure are right on that.
There is one up the trail from me....I'm gonna go take some pic's and beg this guy for it.

shiny · 03-15-2012, 09:41 PM

One of these guys!

-Shiny

**Captainfab** · 03-16-2012, 12:40 AM

I'm pretty sure that's a photo shop.

Although I do agree that would be way cool to build.

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Originally Posted by shiny

One of these guys!

-Shiny

Rooster's 67 · 03-16-2012, 02:26 AM

No such animal from factory, this link is to a LCF or Low Cab Forward:http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/pi...3/dscn4530.jpg

forestb · 03-16-2012, 05:28 PM

Ya that's my photoshoped baby. I think it would be awesome to build. But I think there is a cab forward version of these trucks but the lines are a little different.

padresag · 03-16-2012, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiny

Eh does anyone on here have or know of a Cab Forward truck?
I would love to get one.
I have a pic of one all done on a modern chassis just have to find it.
Any thoughts on one of these cool trucks would be good too

-Shiny

there is one in the neighbourhood .
ron

skidpan · 03-17-2012, 02:36 AM

I love that PhotoShop. I have an extra cab and front end I may play with just to see if I can replicate
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tincan1966 · 03-17-2012, 07:10 AM

Well it would sure give you something to do with all those front fenders that are rusted out!

The more I look at the photoshop pic, I like it!!

I want a COE to put on my 1T chassis really bad, this gives me some ideas, also

**aerotruk63** · 03-17-2012, 12:14 PM

There is a picture on here somewhere of a flat faced cab that was custom built by a manufacturer back in the 60's. I never saved the picture of the truck by the city of Edmonton Ab.
A Cab Over would look nice on a 1 ton chassis.

k1rodeoboater · 03-18-2012, 12:03 AM

the only one that comes to mind is the corvair truck...but the only similar parts were the grills IIRC

**joedoh** · 03-18-2012, 10:09 AM

whats missing in the photoshop of the tan one that is present in the real picture of the red one is HEIGHT. the tan one looks cool enough but then you realize the inner fenders would start at about the front of the seat and the motor would be further back than that. you would need your feet on the dash to go anywhere. not to be buzz killington, but there is no room in the floorboards in that photoshop.

**aerotruk63** · 03-19-2012, 08:39 AM

So then a photochop with the wheel opening under and behind the seat is required as in the G model vans from 1964+ as well as Corvair mentioned above. Mid engine of course.

100%Chevy · 03-19-2012, 09:24 AM

The photoshop is very close to the design of the modern 80's G- vans.
Which do have "some" foot room in the floor.
I think one could be built!
Peel the skin off a g van and add the 60's pieces to make it look right.
Mike.

jonzcustomshop · 03-19-2012, 03:56 PM

options

jonzcustomshop · 03-19-2012, 04:03 PM

playing with dinos panel...

A.T. RockDriller · 04-03-2012, 02:05 PM

I posted this on the '47-'59 side...just FYI....no one seemed to have much interest....but this truck appears to be a real beauty...
It showed up on CL in Portland....

A.T. RockDriller · 04-03-2012, 02:11 PM

More

I'd like to look a bit closer at this one.

03-15-2012, 02:51 PM	#1
shiny Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: shawnigan lake bc canada Posts: 48	Cab Forward info / ideas?? Eh does anyone on here have or know of a Cab Forward truck? I would love to get one. I have a pic of one all done on a modern chassis just have to find it. Any thoughts on one of these cool trucks would be good too -Shiny __________________ Bags are for groceries....

03-15-2012, 03:13 PM	#2
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Cab Forward info / ideas?? Are you talking COE cab over engine? __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

03-15-2012, 03:15 PM	#3
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Cab Forward info / ideas?? Found this one yesterday while searching a lot. Its a 63 GMC. Still has the original diesel, spicer trans and rearend. Its been parked for probably 20 years, but complete. The briars are thick, but it could be removed. Is this what your refering to? Attached Images __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

03-15-2012, 03:19 PM	#4
72GMCK-2500 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Chester Pa. Posts: 195	Re: Cab Forward info / ideas?? I love the old GMC cracker boxes! Throw an old 318 Detroit Diesel in it and good to go __________________ 1947 Chev 3600, 454,th350,9"ford tubbed (Pop's ride) 1965 GMC 1000 305E V6, Powerglide. GONE 1972 GMC K-2500 350, 4 speed, 229,000 miles 1988 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1 Ex cop car, 350, 700r4. 1997 Ford F-350 4x4 XLT (The Hauler) 7.3 diesel. RUST NEVER SLEEPS

03-15-2012, 03:35 PM	#5
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Cab Forward info / ideas?? are you talking about this? __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

03-15-2012, 04:19 PM	#7
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Cab Forward info / ideas?? There is one like this some where in So FL I have seen at a car show.. Real slick!! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

03-15-2012, 04:29 PM	#8
Dunenutt Newbee Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,406	Re: Cab Forward info / ideas?? There was a couple for sale at the Goodguys show last fall. They were missing way too many parts to make it appetizing. Didn't ask prices, but the urge was there. Someday I will have one to build. __________________ My Build, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post4464158

03-15-2012, 09:41 PM	#10
shiny Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: shawnigan lake bc canada Posts: 48	Re: Cab Forward info / ideas?? One of these guys! -Shiny __________________ Bags are for groceries....

03-16-2012, 02:26 AM	#12
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	Re: Cab Forward info / ideas?? No such animal from factory, this link is to a LCF or Low Cab Forward:http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/pi...3/dscn4530.jpg __________________ The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

03-16-2012, 05:28 PM	#13
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,608	Re: Cab Forward info / ideas?? Ya that's my photoshoped baby. I think it would be awesome to build. But I think there is a cab forward version of these trucks but the lines are a little different. Attached Images

03-17-2012, 02:36 AM	#15
skidpan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Barstow Ca Posts: 53	Re: Cab Forward info / ideas?? I love that PhotoShop. I have an extra cab and front end I may play with just to see if I can replicate Posted via Mobile Device

03-17-2012, 07:10 AM	#16
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	Re: Cab Forward info / ideas?? Well it would sure give you something to do with all those front fenders that are rusted out! The more I look at the photoshop pic, I like it!! I want a COE to put on my 1T chassis really bad, this gives me some ideas, also

03-17-2012, 12:14 PM	#17
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Cab Forward info / ideas?? There is a picture on here somewhere of a flat faced cab that was custom built by a manufacturer back in the 60's. I never saved the picture of the truck by the city of Edmonton Ab. A Cab Over would look nice on a 1 ton chassis.

03-18-2012, 12:03 AM	#18
k1rodeoboater Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 752	Re: Cab Forward info / ideas?? the only one that comes to mind is the corvair truck...but the only similar parts were the grills IIRC __________________ 1966 C10 Long step build on a budget http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445201 no garage, no shop, limited storage space and tools....no problem.

03-18-2012, 10:09 AM	#19
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,773	Re: Cab Forward info / ideas?? whats missing in the photoshop of the tan one that is present in the real picture of the red one is HEIGHT. the tan one looks cool enough but then you realize the inner fenders would start at about the front of the seat and the motor would be further back than that. you would need your feet on the dash to go anywhere. not to be buzz killington, but there is no room in the floorboards in that photoshop. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393



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03-19-2012, 08:39 AM	#20
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Cab Forward info / ideas?? So then a photochop with the wheel opening under and behind the seat is required as in the G model vans from 1964+ as well as Corvair mentioned above. Mid engine of course.

03-19-2012, 09:24 AM	#21
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: Cab Forward info / ideas?? The photoshop is very close to the design of the modern 80's G- vans. Which do have "some" foot room in the floor. I think one could be built! Peel the skin off a g van and add the 60's pieces to make it look right. Mike.

03-19-2012, 03:56 PM	#22
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Cab Forward info / ideas?? options Attached Images __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

03-19-2012, 04:03 PM	#23
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Cab Forward info / ideas?? playing with dinos panel... Attached Images __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

04-03-2012, 02:05 PM	#24
A.T. RockDriller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Orient, Oregon Posts: 722	Re: Cab Forward info / ideas?? I posted this on the '47-'59 side...just FYI....no one seemed to have much interest....but this truck appears to be a real beauty... It showed up on CL in Portland.... Attached Images __________________ Les Hunter '59 3803 someday to be 3853 '63 GMC K1000...351E, TH400 Daily '66 GMC 4000...351C, 5&2

04-03-2012, 02:11 PM	#25
A.T. RockDriller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Orient, Oregon Posts: 722	Re: Cab Forward info / ideas?? More I'd like to look a bit closer at this one. Attached Images __________________ Les Hunter '59 3803 someday to be 3853 '63 GMC K1000...351E, TH400 Daily '66 GMC 4000...351C, 5&2

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