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Offline gcochran223

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83 truck cab on 78 k10 chassis
« on: January 07, 2012, 12:58:06 pm »
I'm putting a 83 truck cab on my 78 k10 chassis and with browsing the site cab is off a 2wd. Will the hump cause issues with my chassis?my truck is a auto so I just need to deal with the transfer case lever. The bolt on hump on the 78 is in excellent condition also. Info and comments appreciated , thanks
1986 k15, 355, th400 ,np205, Corporate 10 bolt,corporate 12 bolt, 8" suspension lift.4.56 yukon gears.

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Re: 83 truck cab on 78 k10 chassis
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2012, 09:28:30 pm »
     Is the 83 a low hump or high hump center.  You will have to cut a hole for the shifter on the transfer case of course.  Look in the tech section ( I believe ) capt. did a write up on humps in these trucks, you can see the difference and answer most of your questions.
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Re: 83 truck cab on 78 k10 chassis
« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2012, 09:39:24 pm »
You will need to modify the hump but if you have a bolt in hump already you are ahead of the game. it will make it easier.
Firefighter did the same thing recently. Here is a link to his thread.
http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php/topic,21690.0.html
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Re: 83 truck cab on 78 k10 chassis
« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2012, 05:45:03 pm »
Thanks
1986 k15, 355, th400 ,np205, Corporate 10 bolt,corporate 12 bolt, 8" suspension lift.4.56 yukon gears.