1960-62 C-30,40,50,60 truck cabs

[doobiebro]

Well guys im feeling pretty down these last 3 weeks My 60 stepper (9 yr build) was involved in an accident - 17yr old kid t-boned my truck on the driverside (his negligence)...Well long story short I have a feeling the insurance will total my truck.. I have to much parts and money tied into this truck so my question is are all 60-62 cabs the same for C-30,40,50,60? Do they bolt right up to my C-10 frame? Any help is deeply appreciated. Thanx fellas..

[padresag]

the major part is that you have to install what ever hump that you need as the floor is flat in the higher nbr'd cabs. 30 series is the same as what you have.
ron

[morethanstock66]

Who did he have for insurance? Also do you have receipts of the parts on the truck, because you may be able to get a lot more for it if you kept the paperwork.

[doobiebro]

Originally Posted by doobiebro

Well guys im feeling pretty down these last 3 weeks My 60 stepper (9 yr build) was involved in an accident - 17yr old kid t-boned my truck on the driverside (his negligence)...Well long story short I have a feeling the insurance will total my truck.. I have to much parts and money tied into this truck so my question is are all 60-62 cabs the same for C-30,40,50,60? Do they bolt right up to my C-10 frame? Any help is deeply appreciated. Thanx fellas..

Originally Posted by padresag

the major part is that you have to install what ever hump that you need as the floor is flat in the higher nbr'd cabs. 30 series is the same as what you have.
ron

Thanx for the reply, I have the high hump, so I need to physically see the C-60 farm truck I saw in the paper..

Originally Posted by morethanstock66

Who did he have for insurance? Also do you have receipts of the parts on the truck, because you may be able to get a lot more for it if you kept the paperwork.

My insurance company and the other are not working with me and the wife because we are being represented by a injury attorney.. I did send an email with reciepts totalling over $13,000.00 and also the NADA value report to the other (liable) insurance co. Just waiting for a responce..

[morethanstock66]

Originally Posted by doobiebro

My insurance company and the other are not working with me and the wife because we are being represented by a injury attorney.. I did send an email with reciepts totalling over $13,000.00 and also the NADA value report to the other (liable) insurance co. Just waiting for a responce..

I understand, I did the same with my '67. I hope everything works out well for you.

[doobiebro]

I get sick in the stomach looking at it so I covered up the truck with a tarp.. I thought I share a pic....

[Micmac]

OMG! I am so sorry that happened to your truck.

[duallyjams]

That's a real shame.

[jonzcustomshop]

yes with what is left of your truck. you will be able to make the c 60 cab work. the major difference as padresag stated is the high hump, the c 60 has a flat pan, but the rear half is bolted in, so all you need to do is cut the front half off your truck, and bolt in the rear. another neat thing is that both pieces of the floor pan on the 60 series bolt in, so when you go to install your high hump front half, you can just drill some holes and bolt it in.

a LCF (snub nose) cab is not a direct bolt in replacement, the front floors are different.

there is a extra floor brace on a 6o series that runs under the front half of the floor hump, that will need to be removed.

[Clyde65]

My suggestion is to start looking for trucks in "similar" condition, similar age etc.

I say this because if you have proof of its worth, then you can hold out for more.

SO you said, $13k in receipts, plus the truck? $3k so your in for about $16k or so, not including labor.

If you can find a comparable truck on ebay or CL or?? get pictures and detailed descriptions so you have one or two that come close.

Good luck!

[doobiebro]

Originally Posted by Micmac

OMG! I am so sorry that happened to your truck.

Thanx for the words..

Originally Posted by duallyjams

That's a real shame.

Yeah I know..

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

yes with what is left of your truck. you will be able to make the c 60 cab work. the major difference as padresag stated is the high hump, the c 60 has a flat pan, but the rear half is bolted in, so all you need to do is cut the front half off your truck, and bolt in the rear. another neat thing is that both pieces of the floor pan on the 60 series bolt in, so when you go to install your high hump front half, you can just drill some holes and bolt it in.

a LCF (snub nose) cab is not a direct bolt in replacement, the front floors are different.

there is a extra floor brace on a 6o series that runs under the front half of the floor hump, that will need to be removed.

Thanx for the information..Hopefully the replacement cab deal comes quick!

Originally Posted by Clyde65

My suggestion is to start looking for trucks in "similar" condition, similar age etc.

I say this because if you have proof of its worth, then you can hold out for more.

SO you said, $13k in receipts, plus the truck? $3k so your in for about $16k or so, not including labor.

If you can find a comparable truck on ebay or CL or?? get pictures and detailed descriptions so you have one or two that come close.

Good luck!

I actually did that... Ive seen them start at $9,500.00 - $18,000.00.. Still waiting for the other insurance to contact me for the figures..

[jtrichard]

one thing you need to know/remember is that YOU are the claimant not the insureee (not spelled right im sure) its is your truck NOT theirs don't let them take it ...retain salvage and do NOT give them the pink slip/ownership certificate

[fattyarbuckle]

makes me sick to see the picture....
Glad you're OK, sorry about the truck....

[FF SIX ONE]

Oh man doobiebro!? I hope you're ok man. Let me know if you need any thing. You'll get it going again. I think I've seen a sixty laying around here somewhere, I'll let you know.

[Captainfab]

That just makes me sick to see.....I hope you're alright. You have worked on this truck for so long and have driven it for a relatively short 2 years. I do hope you are justly compensated.

[aerotruk63]

Extra cab support on a C60.
Factory hole beside drivers seat rear bracket for fuel gauge and reverse lights if I remember incorrectly.
The fender support brackets 8.155 off the incline reinforcement have to be changed to the light duty versions.






Well it was held in with 14 bolts and then spotwelded.....Man does that leave alot of holes in the floor. Notice the extra spot welded bracket behind the clutch rod, this is a support bracket for the vacuum lines from the remote brake booster attached to the frame beneath the cab. There's also the vacuum manifold directly above it just below the master cylinder. There is also a pipe coming out of the rear drivers side cab mount for the Brake Booster Vent.

[jonzcustomshop]

I will have to get a couple pics, I think the column bracket is spot welded in a different spot on the firewall, low instead of high. (this is on my 60)

63 will probably be a little different yet because of the non hydraulic clutch....

although it is interesting to note that my 66 60 series retained the hydraulic clutch, and still used the outer cab mount bolts in the front like the 60-62 c/10's

all this should be easy stuff to rectify, however it is good to get it all listed in one spot,

[doobiebro]

Originally Posted by jtrichard

one thing you need to know/remember is that YOU are the claimant not the insureee (not spelled right im sure) its is your truck NOT theirs don't let them take it ...retain salvage and do NOT give them the pink slip/ownership certificate

I hear you jtrichard..and im retaining the truck and the insurance finally settled and is offering me the property damage highest limit for my yr truck..

Originally Posted by fattyarbuckle

makes me sick to see the picture....
Glad you're OK, sorry about the truck....

Thank you and yes me and the wifey are OK and taking it one day at a time..I feel more hurt mentally than physically..

Originally Posted by FF SIX ONE

Oh man doobiebro!? I hope you're ok man. Let me know if you need any thing. You'll get it going again. I think I've seen a sixty laying around here somewhere, I'll let you know.

Thanx brutha! I'll get it going but taking a break..

Originally Posted by Captainfab

That just makes me sick to see.....I hope you're alright. You have worked on this truck for so long and have driven it for a relatively short 2 years. I do hope you are justly compensated.

Thank you Captain! Enjoyed driving that truck and always like seeing thumbs up from a lot of people. Compensation I feel is fair and I think it will cover all the repairs if I do a lot of it myself

[doobiebro]

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

Extra cab support on a C60.
Factory hole beside drivers seat rear bracket for fuel gauge and reverse lights if I remember incorrectly.
The fender support brackets 8.155 off the incline reinforcement have to be changed to the light duty versions.






Well it was held in with 14 bolts and then spotwelded.....Man does that leave alot of holes in the floor. Notice the extra spot welded bracket behind the clutch rod, this is a support bracket for the vacuum lines from the remote brake booster attached to the frame beneath the cab. There's also the vacuum manifold directly above it just below the master cylinder. There is also a pipe coming out of the rear drivers side cab mount for the Brake Booster Vent.

Thanks for all the pics as always aerotruck! I got my eyes on a 61 C60 I believe..but can't pull the trigger until I see a check from the insurance co...hopefully its still available and if not will continue looking..

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

I will have to get a couple pics, I think the column bracket is spot welded in a different spot on the firewall, low instead of high. (this is on my 60)

63 will probably be a little different yet because of the non hydraulic clutch....

although it is interesting to note that my 66 60 series retained the hydraulic clutch, and still used the outer cab mount bolts in the front like the 60-62 c/10's

all this should be easy stuff to rectify, however it is good to get it all listed in one spot,

Jonz I here you.. Will be interesting to see under that cab if I get the opportunity!

[chakah]

Aw man, sorry to hear Doobie. Too many careless drivers around here. Thank God you and your family are physically okay. Let's get you back on the road brotha.

[50bomb]

NOOOO!!!!!! I showed my dad a photo of your truck you posted on my build thread for inspiration. Don't give up on it. Build her back to life.

[awbrown]

can we get more pictures of your cab ?? was it a rust free cab ?? did it only wrinkle or warp much past the center of the cab ??? you see where I am going with this don't you ???

[dragn91]

Sorry to hear about your truck I was t boned in my 66 a couple years back I ended up finding another cab but it just didn't feel like the same truck anymore I ended up selling it witch I still regret hopefully you get it fixed up

[doobiebro]

Originally Posted by chakah

Aw man, sorry to hear Doobie. Too many careless drivers around here. Thank God you and your family are physically okay. Let's get you back on the road brotha.

thanx brutha... me and the wifey are fine..thank god my kids were not with us and it happened at my daughters highschool home coming parade!!

Originally Posted by 50bomb

NOOOO!!!!!! I showed my dad a photo of your truck you posted on my build thread for inspiration. Don't give up on it. Build her back to life.

thanx buddy, will fix her up again!! To much sentimental value with my girls..

[doobiebro]

Originally Posted by awbrown

can we get more pictures of your cab ?? was it a rust free cab ?? did it only wrinkle or warp much past the center of the cab ??? you see where I am going with this don't you ???

Just the cab alone I spent $500.00 on just the 2 doors (rust free) and another $500.00 for replacement sheet medal - upper and lower rocker panels, 1 cab support, patch pieces on the floor and lower sections on the front fenders many years ago.. the top cab roof is wrinkled and the cab is tilted on one side but dont see anything on the frame..i have lots more pics but from the accident scene and dont wanna show all 5 kids who were stuffed in a 2002 nissan sentra R (2 poor young girls were hurt and treated) here is a few pics..