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| | | | Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 19 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 19 | I need to replace the cab on a '52 Chevy. It's too far gone to be worth fixing with patch panels. I am not particular about absolute originality (earlier cab with driver's side cowl vent is ok), just fit and function.
Question is, will GMC of similar years work too? Will late Art Deco cabs work?
Second question is if anyone has or knows of one in the Northeast but I guess I know the answer to that.
These things are getting scarce. Or else they are rotting away here in Saltland. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | If there is a way to tell the difference between a '52 and a '53 I've not found it.
If you don't care about originality, I see no reason not to use a GMC cab if you find one. I think the main differences are the guages and the trim, which says GMC instead of Chevrolet.
The early cabs have a center mount in the rear, the later cabs mount to the frame rails at the rear using something similar in appearance to a spring shackle, but smaller. Sorry I don't remember which year was the change, but if you can determine which you have, a swap will be easier if you don't need to change.
I don't think an Art Deco cab would be an easy swap to an AD frame, and you'd have to change the hood, fenders and grill too.
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It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble... | | | | | Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,780 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,780 | ebay You can use the cab from 1948 through 1953 without any modifications and 1947(2nd)(gas tank location) - 54/55 (cab mounts)with minor modifications. The cabs are the same for 1/2 ton - 3/4 ton - 1 ton. 3 window cabs are more plentiful and 1 ton cabs can be a better find due to their limited use on the farms. 48 -49 and 50 cabs have the drivers side vent and no vent windows (the doors can be changed to the 53 style by changing the door strikers/catches on the cab.) There are some small details that differ from some of the years but will not matter to most. I have seen several cabs on ebay and a few in florida, keep your eyes out for them and a little patience you will find one close by. Good luck .......g | | |
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