the 71 "break up" build

[isaacf]

i have a 1971 chevy 4x4 long bed 4"lift on 35" tires it decent shape. i paid 1300 for it and drove it home 45 min away. i have used it for a daily driver for a few months and my girlfriend just dumped me so all my time and money goes into finishing my truck (not a bad thing) i have done this kind of work before but if anyone has any hints or suggestions feel free to say i am just getting into these trucks and dont know much about them.

all i have done to it is install a radio and put the stock one back in the dash.

i bought a parts truck and just pulled the cab it is rust free and going on my truck. my question is it is a 1968 stick shift cab going on a 1971 auto truck. what all is intailed to get it ready for my truck?

here are some pictures of how it sits now.
here is a link to all of them

http://s37.photobucket.com/albums/e5...%20up%20build/

[gkesseru]

The difference between stick and auto is:
Shifter in the column: swap columns, keep neutral/reverse light switch
Extra pedal: Remove clutch pedal
Extra hole for clutch: cover hole
I don't know if the wiring harness is different because of neutral switch, but you can always swap internal wiring harnesses.

Also, since number plate is part of the cab, you will have to re-title to the new cab. Be careful if your state requires that the frame VIN needs to match the cab VIN.

[isaacf]

Originally Posted by gkesseru

The difference between stick and auto is:
Shifter in the column: swap columns, keep neutral/reverse light switch
Extra pedal: Remove clutch pedal
Extra hole for clutch: cover hole
I don't know if the wiring harness is different because of neutral switch, but you can always swap internal wiring harnesses.

Also, since number plate is part of the cab, you will have to re-title to the new cab. Be careful if your state requires that the frame VIN needs to match the cab VIN.

im going to put my vin from my 71 into my new cab

[special-K]

The only real difference in the cabs is in the hand vs foot operated parking brake.Everything concerning the transmission is interchangeable

[isaacf]

Originally Posted by special-K

The only real difference in the cabs is in the hand vs foot operated parking brake.Everything concerning the transmission is interchangeable

is it an easy switch to change out the e brakes?

[72 tigger]

If your donor cab isn't off a 4x4 you'll need to change the trans tunnel (high hump on 4x4)

[isaacf]

the doner cab is off a 4x4 too

[propanemudtruck]

Congrats on the additions! Would you mind telling this rust belt dude what a "parts truck" runs for in your area? It looks like it would be worth swapping as many parts back on to the parts rig for a beater... In my Michigan eyes that is...

Good luck with the project!

[isaacf]

i bought this 1971 2wd truck with no engine for 250


i bought this highly optioned 1968 4x4 with a 62 corvette 327 that ran for 500

[madmopar]

looks like some great parts. the 68 looks as nice or nicer than you 71 4x4. why aren't you fixing it?

[isaacf]

Originally Posted by madmopar

looks like some great parts. the 68 looks as nice or nicer than you 71 4x4. why aren't you fixing it?

i ran into that same question alot and had it two months before i decided to touch it. my issue was my truck had the lift and tires already and everything worked. my truck was an auto and i prefer that for towing. the 68 sat for years and had drum brakes

[isaacf]

im looking at all the other 4x4 build fourms and its crazy how far gone their cabs are compared to mine and im just throwing mine away lol

[isaacf]

i got the privlage of working on my friends 70 chevy today just got the 350 running and put the bed on the frame so now he has to help me get my cab ready to paint . thought i would put pictures up of it

[isaacf]

i pulled the 62 corvette 327 out of my parts truck and got it all ready now. i replaced oil pan gasket intake gasket and switched to a hei distributor.

msd cap and rotor
axcel shorty spark plugs
morosmo carb spacer
k&n air filter (knock off)
and just clened the rest up

[isaacf]

i have been getting my replacement cab ready and its coming along well. its almost all rust free with rust free rockers and floor boards.

[isaacf]

i just finished painting and undercoating my cab and started sanding the rest

[isaacf]

could i get imput good or bad about my build? i have redone alot of classic cars but never a truck like this so i just want to be sure im not missing anything or if there are tricks to any of this.

[madmopar]

we are all green with envy over your rust free parts. you're doing great... keep the pics coming and people will keep reading... we are all working together to keep each other motivated!

[isaacf]

Originally Posted by madmopar

we are all green with envy over your rust free parts. you're doing great... keep the pics coming and people will keep reading... we are all working together to keep each other motivated!

ok thank you!

[isaacf]

i just realized i have to cut up my firewall to make my cab a 1971

the red one is a 1968 the blue one is my friends 1970

[isaacf]

i just finished up cleaning and patching the pin holes i found around the blower motor and a few on the floor boards. i stripped them all to bare metal cleaned them and patched them then used all-metal as filler on the floor boards and a little bondo around the blower motor

[swamp rat]

Making great progress! I just read your other post about the underside of the cab too.

[isaacf]

i pulled my front clip to pull the engine. im really excited to put my nice 327 in i want it back on the road in a few days

[isaacf]

is my truck worth more because my title matches my cab,the frame and the spid?

[madmopar]

if you rebuild it back to exact factory stock specifications, then it is worth more to people who are looking for that particular type of truck. If you're not going back to a stock appearance, and are going to do some mods and add your own personal touches, its irrelevant.

It seems to me that part of the motivation with these trucks is making it your own - you're restoring it to make it nice - you do the mods to make it your own.