3-4" extended cab photo shop? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Hawssie · 06-21-2014, 12:44 AM

The 67-72 trucks have always been my favorite body style of any truck. It was my first truck back 82. But in my late 20's I screwed up my back and never was able to get comfortable in the rather small cabs of these trucks. I am also over 6' tall. Because of this I moved to the Blazers and still have 2 of these. I just got through building a 1970 c10 for a family truck and I am now going to do a 67-68 and it brought back an idea I had a while ago. And that was to extend the cab maybe 3 inches. The least noticeable way I think would be somewhere through the middle of the doors, cab and roof. The frame doesn't matter because it will have a custom frame and front/rear suspension anyways. It would be a lot of work and would require custom door glass and panels,carpet etc. I think 3 would be the most before it would become strange looking. I was wondering if anyone had seen this done or had any input or maybe could photo shop a truck so I could see what it would look like. My reasoning again is not to make it look different but to add more leg room, and do you think 3 inches would be worth it? Maybe 4 inches?

BigMike · 06-21-2014, 01:40 AM

There are a couple of trucks that were done that way but so far I could only find this one. http://www.sporttruck.com/featuredve...p/viewall.html

And this one, which I'd never seen before until I started looking for them. There is another one that was real popular several years back that I can't find.

http://www.sporttruck.com/featuredve...967_chevy_c10/

If done right it would be difficult for the average person to notice it. I'm 6'3 so I moved the steering column forward about 3" and that made a world of difference for me comfort wise. I still need to find the right seats so I can modify them to fit my needs, preferably a set of buddy buckets.

**Blazerowner** · 06-21-2014, 02:23 AM

How did you modify the column to give more room? I'm 6 foot but still feel like I need more room.

Hawssie · 06-21-2014, 02:46 AM

Boy I guess I wasn't the only one looking for more room and willing to start cutting.. That guy actually did 6 inches and it doesn't look too noticeable. Thanks for the links. I slid the column forward and the adjusted the brake pedal closer to the floor already. while removing the gas tank gives you plenty of extra room it really doesnt help with the seat as the seat back rests against the back of the cab already.

ChevLoRay · 06-21-2014, 10:28 AM

I remember that issue. There was a comment in the article in which a GM engineer of the day, saw the truck and had to spend some time studying it to learn what was done. He was very complimentary to the owner/builder for the caliber of work done on the cab.

But, this is the very same truck that came to mind, when I saw your title...and this one is NOT photoshopped....it's real.

BigMike · 06-21-2014, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Blazerowner

How did you modify the column to give more room? I'm 6 foot but still feel like I need more room.

Here is a write up that Putter did in '06. One of the best mods us taller guys can do for comfort IMO.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=191143

cleanfreak · 06-21-2014, 11:53 PM

I've been toying with the same idea , but 6" on the back of the cab , on a longhorn chassis , and a standard 8 " box. I did a couple rough photochops , happy with the results , I just need to get over the fact that I will own it forever if I do it , as few have my tastes for the odd.

Hawssie · 06-22-2014, 12:08 AM

I didnt put "photo shop" in the title in regards that truck or any other truck,as I wasnt even aware of its existence when I posted this. I was asking if someone could photo shop an extended cab for me. But now that I can see one thanks to BIGMIKE posting it, I can now see for myself what it can look like.

Hawssie · 06-22-2014, 12:18 AM

Its a big commitment and I am still wavering. I know I can accomplish it, its just a lot of time and like you insinuated its not probably going to be a money maker or big selling point. One of the biggest concerns for me is I want to do a stock looking interior and it may be harder to do that then a custom one after the extension. I thought about doing the door lengthening by extending a couple of inches on each side of the door panel insert area leaving the panel indention alone so I could still use a stock interior panel. Of course that adds even more work. I am going to drive 1970 I finished for a while and see if I can make myself get used to it before I decide.

06-21-2014, 12:44 AM	#1
Hawssie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Clayton, Ca. Posts: 162	3-4" extended cab photo shop? The 67-72 trucks have always been my favorite body style of any truck. It was my first truck back 82. But in my late 20's I screwed up my back and never was able to get comfortable in the rather small cabs of these trucks. I am also over 6' tall. Because of this I moved to the Blazers and still have 2 of these. I just got through building a 1970 c10 for a family truck and I am now going to do a 67-68 and it brought back an idea I had a while ago. And that was to extend the cab maybe 3 inches. The least noticeable way I think would be somewhere through the middle of the doors, cab and roof. The frame doesn't matter because it will have a custom frame and front/rear suspension anyways. It would be a lot of work and would require custom door glass and panels,carpet etc. I think 3 would be the most before it would become strange looking. I was wondering if anyone had seen this done or had any input or maybe could photo shop a truck so I could see what it would look like. My reasoning again is not to make it look different but to add more leg room, and do you think 3 inches would be worth it? Maybe 4 inches?

06-21-2014, 01:40 AM	#2
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: 3-4" extended cab photo shop? There are a couple of trucks that were done that way but so far I could only find this one. http://www.sporttruck.com/featuredve...p/viewall.html And this one, which I'd never seen before until I started looking for them. There is another one that was real popular several years back that I can't find. http://www.sporttruck.com/featuredve...967_chevy_c10/ If done right it would be difficult for the average person to notice it. I'm 6'3 so I moved the steering column forward about 3" and that made a world of difference for me comfort wise. I still need to find the right seats so I can modify them to fit my needs, preferably a set of buddy buckets. __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies

06-21-2014, 02:23 AM	#3
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,955	Re: 3-4" extended cab photo shop? How did you modify the column to give more room? I'm 6 foot but still feel like I need more room. __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander

06-21-2014, 02:46 AM	#4
Hawssie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Clayton, Ca. Posts: 162	Re: 3-4" extended cab photo shop? Boy I guess I wasn't the only one looking for more room and willing to start cutting.. That guy actually did 6 inches and it doesn't look too noticeable. Thanks for the links. I slid the column forward and the adjusted the brake pedal closer to the floor already. while removing the gas tank gives you plenty of extra room it really doesnt help with the seat as the seat back rests against the back of the cab already.

06-21-2014, 10:28 AM	#5
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 3-4" extended cab photo shop? I remember that issue. There was a comment in the article in which a GM engineer of the day, saw the truck and had to spend some time studying it to learn what was done. He was very complimentary to the owner/builder for the caliber of work done on the cab. But, this is the very same truck that came to mind, when I saw your title...and this one is NOT photoshopped....it's real. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

06-21-2014, 11:53 PM	#7
cleanfreak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: port robinson ontario canada Posts: 400	Re: 3-4" extended cab photo shop? I've been toying with the same idea , but 6" on the back of the cab , on a longhorn chassis , and a standard 8 " box. I did a couple rough photochops , happy with the results , I just need to get over the fact that I will own it forever if I do it , as few have my tastes for the odd.

06-22-2014, 12:08 AM	#8
Hawssie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Clayton, Ca. Posts: 162	Re: 3-4" extended cab photo shop? I didnt put "photo shop" in the title in regards that truck or any other truck,as I wasnt even aware of its existence when I posted this. I was asking if someone could photo shop an extended cab for me. But now that I can see one thanks to BIGMIKE posting it, I can now see for myself what it can look like.

06-22-2014, 12:18 AM	#9
Hawssie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Clayton, Ca. Posts: 162	Re: 3-4" extended cab photo shop? Its a big commitment and I am still wavering. I know I can accomplish it, its just a lot of time and like you insinuated its not probably going to be a money maker or big selling point. One of the biggest concerns for me is I want to do a stock looking interior and it may be harder to do that then a custom one after the extension. I thought about doing the door lengthening by extending a couple of inches on each side of the door panel insert area leaving the panel indention alone so I could still use a stock interior panel. Of course that adds even more work. I am going to drive 1970 I finished for a while and see if I can make myself get used to it before I decide.



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