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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: flracer on May 10, 2009, 04:10:56 pm

Title: cabs
Post by: flracer on May 10, 2009, 04:10:56 pm

Ive got a 78 GMC stepside the cab is pretty rusty.I was given an 85/86 cab in better shape.Want to keep the 78 nose and look of the truck.As far as i can tell theres not much difference.Any ideas or suggestions advice would be much appreciated.Thanks for any and all replies.

Title: Re: cabs
Post by: 80stepsideguy on May 10, 2009, 05:47:48 pm

This was a 85 cab i modifed to be a 73-80 style here you got check it out..

thanks
pat

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA2r_JhGBZc

Title: Re: cabs
Post by: flracer on May 10, 2009, 06:49:14 pm

Hey Pat, thanks a lot that is what i needed to know.Knew the hood hinges were different and now know what to do to make it look right.Watched your Cougar video also,thats a very nice car.Thanks for the help.

Richard

Title: Re: cabs
Post by: 80stepsideguy on May 10, 2009, 07:34:19 pm

Richard,
no problem,, thanks for the compliments on the car as well. ;D If you need to know anymore let me know i`ll do my best to help you out.Also by reading your handle are you in florida? If so where abouts???

thanks
pat

Title: Re: cabs
Post by: flracer on May 11, 2009, 04:55:03 pm

Pat,im from Florida but live in south Georgia now.Im from Ft. pierce on the east coast.We moved to Moultrie ,GA. about 3 years ago.Kind of slow paced here takes some getting used to.I will probably have more questions (just got the truck).Thanks again.

Richard