Difference between 1960-63 cabs - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jasnake65 · 01-14-2018, 09:43 PM

Trying to see what the difference is between the 60 to 63 in the cab area. I cant find any good pictures or sites to tell me the difference. I know there was one site but my brain isn't working.

**dtkarst** · 01-14-2018, 09:49 PM

To my knowledge, 1960-62 share pretty well the exact same cab which mount on the X-frame. Then in 1963 they did away with the x-frame, which means the cab mounts differently. There may be more but off the top of my head thats a difference. Of course there are differences in the mounting on the supports of the cabs as the truck size got bigger.

**LostMy65** · 01-14-2018, 10:37 PM

somewhat similar thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=cabs

**Captainfab** · 01-15-2018, 12:34 AM

The firewall on the '60-'62 Chevy's and '60-'63 GMC's are designed for a combination brake and clutch master cylinder. 1963 Chevy and 1964 GMC was the first year for a mechanical clutch.

rvrfoot · 01-15-2018, 12:47 AM

Not much different.

jasnake65 · 01-15-2018, 07:25 AM

thanks for the help, second question is about wiring. I want to replace all of my wiring since its old and not charging. Speculation has I have some 63 stuff on a 60 frame. My regulator is from a 63, key switch and steering wheel. Has a 350 in it, do I buy the wiring from a 60 or a 63?

rvrfoot · 01-15-2018, 12:20 PM

Get a 63.

jasnake65 · 01-15-2018, 08:09 PM

thanks for helping me!!

rvrfoot · 01-17-2018, 11:25 PM

If you have any more questions just ask. We are here to help you.

UKNOWME · 01-18-2018, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rvrfoot

Get a 63.

Can you educate me? I may decide to rewire my 61. Why 63 wiring?

**aerotruk63** · 01-18-2018, 08:06 PM

The 63 cab in the parts book is listed as a replacement part for 60-62. You had to drill a second hole on the firewall for the hydraulic clutch setup and to relocate the cab mount reinforcement on the front supports to the center plateau where as the 63 cab mount were on the inner plateau closest to the transmission.

01-14-2018, 09:43 PM	#1
jasnake65 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: mi Posts: 45	Difference between 1960-63 cabs Trying to see what the difference is between the 60 to 63 in the cab area. I cant find any good pictures or sites to tell me the difference. I know there was one site but my brain isn't working.

01-14-2018, 09:49 PM	#2
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,480	Re: Difference between 1960-63 cabs To my knowledge, 1960-62 share pretty well the exact same cab which mount on the X-frame. Then in 1963 they did away with the x-frame, which means the cab mounts differently. There may be more but off the top of my head thats a difference. Of course there are differences in the mounting on the supports of the cabs as the truck size got bigger.

01-14-2018, 10:37 PM	#3
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,468	Re: Difference between 1960-63 cabs somewhat similar thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=cabs __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

01-15-2018, 12:34 AM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Difference between 1960-63 cabs The firewall on the '60-'62 Chevy's and '60-'63 GMC's are designed for a combination brake and clutch master cylinder. 1963 Chevy and 1964 GMC was the first year for a mechanical clutch. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

01-15-2018, 12:47 AM	#5
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: Difference between 1960-63 cabs Not much different.

01-15-2018, 07:25 AM	#6
jasnake65 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: mi Posts: 45	Re: Difference between 1960-63 cabs thanks for the help, second question is about wiring. I want to replace all of my wiring since its old and not charging. Speculation has I have some 63 stuff on a 60 frame. My regulator is from a 63, key switch and steering wheel. Has a 350 in it, do I buy the wiring from a 60 or a 63?

01-15-2018, 12:20 PM	#7
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: Difference between 1960-63 cabs Get a 63.

01-15-2018, 08:09 PM	#8
jasnake65 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: mi Posts: 45	Re: Difference between 1960-63 cabs thanks for helping me!!

01-17-2018, 11:25 PM	#9
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: Difference between 1960-63 cabs If you have any more questions just ask. We are here to help you.

01-18-2018, 08:06 PM	#11
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,625	Re: Difference between 1960-63 cabs The 63 cab in the parts book is listed as a replacement part for 60-62. You had to drill a second hole on the firewall for the hydraulic clutch setup and to relocate the cab mount reinforcement on the front supports to the center plateau where as the 63 cab mount were on the inner plateau closest to the transmission. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1



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