Mega Crew Cab Mid bed. 7.3 4x4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DannyO · 09-05-2015, 06:34 PM

First off let me say thank you guys for all the extremely valuable information provided. Yes this is my first post but I have used this site as a guide tool for a while. I had a 82 long bed c10 custom in highschool. Rebuilt the 305 and drove it to college until someone made me an offer I could not refuse. I miss and loved that truck more than any car or truck I've ever owned. Keep in mind I daily drive a 700hp Corvette. Well the time has come that I need a 4 door. My family grew over night...don't ask...haha. anyways I have a 7.3 powerstroke single cab that I plan on putting a chopped suburban with a chopped long bed on. I really like the mega cab look so i will try and copy it on a 80 CC/burb. I've never been a fan of the short or long beds on a 4 door. Something about the back doesn't look to proportion. So I will cut a short bed before the fuel door to get the look I want. Let me know what you think of my idea.
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DannyO · 09-09-2015, 10:28 AM

Anyone like my idea!? I started the build with first getting the diesel engine running tip top. I changed the batteries, the fuel pump, put a performance HPOP, new IPR, new oem cam sensor, upgraded the fuel preassure regulator. This weekend the truck will go to the shop to have the computer, wiring, idm, and injectors checked. I want to make sure this 7.3 is going to be reliable. I need to remove the transmission to attach the transfer case. I will do that after it comes back from the shop. One step at a time. Wish me luck.

carboncrew · 09-09-2015, 11:21 AM

Sounds like a cool project. The cab and bed look good on the photoshop. Good luck and keep posting updates.

SCOTI · 09-09-2015, 11:57 AM

Big but cool sounding project. I'll keep checking in on this one.

DannyO · 09-09-2015, 05:13 PM

On the Hunt for a complete Suburban and bare single cab now!

andrewmp6 · 09-10-2015, 02:16 AM

I like the idea but i would use a gm frame and a 12 valve cummins since it has less wiring and a huge aftermarket if you want power.

T_Raven · 09-10-2015, 06:09 AM

This was discussed a little while back and someone posted pictures of a Suburban turned into a pickup. The roofs are different and the Suburban roof looked funny mated to the back of a pickup cab.

If you can make it look right it will be a cool project. I'm interested to see what you do with it.

andrewmp6 · 09-10-2015, 07:48 AM

When these trucks was new a aftermarket company made some crew cab extended cab,Like this http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332976 something like that with a bed a tiny bit longer.

RandyP · 09-10-2015, 07:54 AM

A suburban does not have much real estate on the exterior behind the rear door. If you're going to stretch it and make a "mega cab", don't add a couple of inches.... Make it worth the while for the interior room.

DannyO · 09-10-2015, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewmp6

I like the idea but i would use a gm frame and a 12 valve cummins since it has less wiring and a huge aftermarket if you want power.

I would love to do a cummins but i have a complete running single can Powerstroke donor. the reason for using the powerstroke frame is that it's heavyduty 1 ton (I tow). I will need to shorten the frame not lengthen it. The engine and transmission is already mounted; Just make cab/ bed mounts which i would still make on the suburban frame.

DannyO · 09-10-2015, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T_Raven

This was discussed a little while back and someone posted pictures of a Suburban turned into a pickup. The roofs are different and the Suburban roof looked funny mated to the back of a pickup cab.

If you can make it look right it will be a cool project. I'm interested to see what you do with it.

Yes, i know about the roof line not being the same. I have a few ideas on how to get it to look right. I will not keep that hump on top. Maybe use a late model roof panel on off a Silverado. Im not sure exactly the plan but it will look factory.

DannyO · 09-10-2015, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyP

A suburban does not have much real estate on the exterior behind the rear door. If you're going to stretch it and make a "mega cab", don't add a couple of inches.... Make it worth the while for the interior room.

Holly smokes that thing is huge. I don't want it that big. The room would be nice but it doesn't look visually appealing.

DannyO · 09-10-2015, 10:41 AM

To clarify...I meant to say I will cut a LONG bed down in the front before the fuel door.

DannyO · 09-10-2015, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by carboncrew

Sounds like a cool project. The cab and bed look good on the photoshop. Good luck and keep posting updates.

Thank you. I have to to confess that your truck was the sole inspiration for this project. I want the exact same stance that your truck has. I plan on doing a 08 ltz interior on mine. I absolutely love your truck. What is your wheel size combination?

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-10-2015, 03:56 PM

A long time ago I put a rear cab portion on a suburban to make a mega cab. I got the roof done and then sold the project. I really thought about doing it again to my 76, but it takes more time and my cab is not bad so I'm leaving it alone. It's cool you're using the 7.3. Hopefully you can set the GM body over the PSD and retain all the can etc. I put a 6.9 in my 76 years ago and those bell housings smack the firewall floor right in the center. I had to put a 3" body lift on the truck to get the engine setting where I needed it.

DannyO · 09-11-2015, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

A long time ago I put a rear cab portion on a suburban to make a mega cab. I got the roof done and then sold the project. I really thought about doing it again to my 76, but it takes more time and my cab is not bad so I'm leaving it alone. It's cool you're using the 7.3. Hopefully you can set the GM body over the PSD and retain all the can etc. I put a 6.9 in my 76 years ago and those bell housings smack the firewall floor right in the center. I had to put a 3" body lift on the truck to get the engine setting where I needed it.

Man I would love to see a picture of that! Yes im hoping everything clears. since I'm going with 35" mud tires I am not to worried if i have to lift the cab a bit.

DannyO · 09-13-2015, 10:06 AM

I bought a solid 1990 suburban and the back of a single cab yesterday. I will start grafting everything this week. I still need the front doors, front end, and a long bed but for now this is a good start.

y5mgisi · 09-13-2015, 01:49 PM

Subscribed. Hope it works out!

DannyO · 09-20-2015, 02:52 PM

A sneak peek. Admin, Should this thread be moved to the build section?

UKNOWME · 09-20-2015, 03:44 PM

Wow that's gonna be cool!

andrewmp6 · 09-21-2015, 01:43 AM

Would be better if you made a build thread and link it to this one maybe.

**truckfan** · 09-21-2015, 11:08 AM

LURK

bustedknuckles · 09-21-2015, 12:17 PM

Very cool project. Nice photoshop skills too.

DannyO · 09-21-2015, 04:49 PM

I have a thread in the build section now, check it out! ( http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682943 )

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-05-2015, 09:24 PM

After I saw your thread a couple of weeks ago, I got the twitch and had ideas to do this to my 76. I think I better quit thinking and just finish the truck.

I have a hard enough time getting to work on it let a lone cut it in half, again.

I was actually thinking about cutting the cab in the middle of the rear door opening and stretching the rear doors 3-4". But I woke up. Haha

Nice work, that looks great already!

09-05-2015, 06:34 PM	#1
DannyO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 61	Mega Crew Cab Mid bed. 7.3 4x4 First off let me say thank you guys for all the extremely valuable information provided. Yes this is my first post but I have used this site as a guide tool for a while. I had a 82 long bed c10 custom in highschool. Rebuilt the 305 and drove it to college until someone made me an offer I could not refuse. I miss and loved that truck more than any car or truck I've ever owned. Keep in mind I daily drive a 700hp Corvette. Well the time has come that I need a 4 door. My family grew over night...don't ask...haha. anyways I have a 7.3 powerstroke single cab that I plan on putting a chopped suburban with a chopped long bed on. I really like the mega cab look so i will try and copy it on a 80 CC/burb. I've never been a fan of the short or long beds on a 4 door. Something about the back doesn't look to proportion. So I will cut a short bed before the fuel door to get the look I want. Let me know what you think of my idea. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

09-09-2015, 10:28 AM	#2
DannyO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 61	Re: Mega Crew Cab Mid bed. 7.3 4x4 Anyone like my idea!? I started the build with first getting the diesel engine running tip top. I changed the batteries, the fuel pump, put a performance HPOP, new IPR, new oem cam sensor, upgraded the fuel preassure regulator. This weekend the truck will go to the shop to have the computer, wiring, idm, and injectors checked. I want to make sure this 7.3 is going to be reliable. I need to remove the transmission to attach the transfer case. I will do that after it comes back from the shop. One step at a time. Wish me luck.

09-09-2015, 11:21 AM	#3
carboncrew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 446	Re: Mega Crew Cab Mid bed. 7.3 4x4 Sounds like a cool project. The cab and bed look good on the photoshop. Good luck and keep posting updates. __________________ ________________ My very own build My tailgating ambulance

09-09-2015, 11:57 AM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	Re: Mega Crew Cab Mid bed. 7.3 4x4 Big but cool sounding project. I'll keep checking in on this one. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

09-09-2015, 05:13 PM	#5
DannyO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 61	Re: Mega Crew Cab Mid bed. 7.3 4x4 On the Hunt for a complete Suburban and bare single cab now!

09-10-2015, 02:16 AM	#6
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Mega Crew Cab Mid bed. 7.3 4x4 I like the idea but i would use a gm frame and a 12 valve cummins since it has less wiring and a huge aftermarket if you want power.

09-10-2015, 06:09 AM	#7
T_Raven Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Idaho Falls, Id Posts: 86	Re: Mega Crew Cab Mid bed. 7.3 4x4 This was discussed a little while back and someone posted pictures of a Suburban turned into a pickup. The roofs are different and the Suburban roof looked funny mated to the back of a pickup cab. If you can make it look right it will be a cool project. I'm interested to see what you do with it. __________________ My projects 53 GMC, 54 GMC, 67 GMC, 01 GMC DMAX 67, 68, 69, 72 Firebirds, 79 TA, 68 Camaro, 68 Mustang

09-10-2015, 07:48 AM	#8
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Mega Crew Cab Mid bed. 7.3 4x4 When these trucks was new a aftermarket company made some crew cab extended cab,Like this http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332976 something like that with a bed a tiny bit longer.

09-10-2015, 07:54 AM	#9
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: Mega Crew Cab Mid bed. 7.3 4x4 A suburban does not have much real estate on the exterior behind the rear door. If you're going to stretch it and make a "mega cab", don't add a couple of inches.... Make it worth the while for the interior room. Attached Images __________________ *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.

09-10-2015, 10:41 AM	#13
DannyO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 61	Re: Mega Crew Cab Mid bed. 7.3 4x4 To clarify...I meant to say I will cut a LONG bed down in the front before the fuel door.

09-10-2015, 03:56 PM	#15
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,135	Re: Mega Crew Cab Mid bed. 7.3 4x4 A long time ago I put a rear cab portion on a suburban to make a mega cab. I got the roof done and then sold the project. I really thought about doing it again to my 76, but it takes more time and my cab is not bad so I'm leaving it alone. It's cool you're using the 7.3. Hopefully you can set the GM body over the PSD and retain all the can etc. I put a 6.9 in my 76 years ago and those bell housings smack the firewall floor right in the center. I had to put a 3" body lift on the truck to get the engine setting where I needed it. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

09-13-2015, 10:06 AM	#17
DannyO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 61	Re: Mega Crew Cab Mid bed. 7.3 4x4 I bought a solid 1990 suburban and the back of a single cab yesterday. I will start grafting everything this week. I still need the front doors, front end, and a long bed but for now this is a good start. Attached Images

09-13-2015, 01:49 PM	#18
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: Mega Crew Cab Mid bed. 7.3 4x4 Subscribed. Hope it works out! __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

09-20-2015, 02:52 PM	#19
DannyO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 61	Re: Mega Crew Cab Mid bed. 7.3 4x4 A sneak peek. Admin, Should this thread be moved to the build section? Attached Images

09-20-2015, 03:44 PM	#20
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09-21-2015, 01:43 AM	#21
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Mega Crew Cab Mid bed. 7.3 4x4 Would be better if you made a build thread and link it to this one maybe.

09-21-2015, 11:08 AM	#22
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09-21-2015, 12:17 PM	#23
bustedknuckles Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: TEXAS Posts: 179	Re: Mega Crew Cab Mid bed. 7.3 4x4 Very cool project. Nice photoshop skills too. __________________ 84 GMCummins 91 CCSB Dually american squarebody association

09-21-2015, 04:49 PM	#24
DannyO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 61	Re: Mega Crew Cab Mid bed. 7.3 4x4 I have a thread in the build section now, check it out! ( http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682943 )

10-05-2015, 09:24 PM	#25
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,135	Re: Mega Crew Cab Mid bed. 7.3 4x4 After I saw your thread a couple of weeks ago, I got the twitch and had ideas to do this to my 76. I think I better quit thinking and just finish the truck. I have a hard enough time getting to work on it let a lone cut it in half, again. I was actually thinking about cutting the cab in the middle of the rear door opening and stretching the rear doors 3-4". But I woke up. Haha Nice work, that looks great already! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

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