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Tex3md · 04-21-2018, 04:22 PM

Has anyone ever customized their c10 without caring about staying year correct? I am replacing my 72 swb c10’s cab and have a 67 cab to use, but no title. The 67 has a small rear window (which I personally like). I know that 72 only came with a large window, but I’m not planning on keeping it original anyway. I’m also not real concerned about resell value.
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B. W. · 04-21-2018, 04:42 PM

Lots of people go outside the given year, that's hot roddin', do what like! Now, if I had a highly optioned Super I'd have a hard time modding it.

Welcome to the forum!

Tex3md · 04-21-2018, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by B. W.

Lots of people go outside the given year, that's hot roddin', do what like! Now, if I had a highly optioned Super I'd have a hard time modding it.

Welcome to the forum!

My 72 was already a mutt when I bought it last year. The motor is a 327 from an older camaro, & the interior is all jacked up, so I might as well make it my own while I’m fixing everything.
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B. W. · 04-21-2018, 04:48 PM

Yep, the one I'm building will have 7 or 8 trucks it it when I'm done!

**LockDoc** · 04-21-2018, 05:25 PM

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I don't know about Florida but usually the VIN number on the title has to match the VIN number on the VIN tag on the door jamb. Yours wouldn't match that or the glove box door VIN.

LockDoc

bill3rail · 04-21-2018, 05:43 PM

Someone here posted a picture of what you describe, a 71 or 72 with a 67 rear window.

Do what pleases you! I try to keep mine similar to stock if possible. I would love to go back to the original paint, but do not have that much cash right now.

Bill

bill3rail · 04-21-2018, 05:56 PM

The first picture on this page. If you scroll down, he explains...
"My stepside is misleading being a '67 small back window with 72 front grille and bumper and 69-70 hood."

That is all three iterations of our 67-72's!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=758914&page=4

**jocko** · 04-21-2018, 08:16 PM

What Leon said. You can do it but you will have trouble titling and registering it in FL. The rosette riveted VIN tag on the CAB is what matters most when it comes to DMV. Personally, I'd recommend not doing it - unless you are planning on going thru the whole DMV-issued VIN and the hoops to prove the cab is yours, because a cab is treated like a vehicle, it is what you will register if it's what is sitting on the frame you plan to drive.

OARNGESI · 04-21-2018, 09:54 PM

I like it but it’ll end up like you recked a 67 and replaced it with what you could find easy

**clay68c10** · 04-22-2018, 10:30 AM

Go for it. I’m building a mutt also and will be using a 71 cab.

VIN plates get swapped around over time, I’ve owned a lot of old vehicles and seen it a bunch.

**special-K** · 04-22-2018, 11:14 AM

My so called '67 GMC project built from parts has a '72 cab. I'm now thinking about a Fenderside w/small window...if I find a cab. My '72 cab is rust free, so no chopping will be done on that. But it's not out of the question to simply do a top swap on your correct cab, if you have no other alternatives to show correct VIN-plate to go with title.

04-21-2018, 04:22 PM	#1
Tex3md Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Valrico, FL Posts: 2	Custom 72 small rear window Has anyone ever customized their c10 without caring about staying year correct? I am replacing my 72 swb c10’s cab and have a 67 cab to use, but no title. The 67 has a small rear window (which I personally like). I know that 72 only came with a large window, but I’m not planning on keeping it original anyway. I’m also not real concerned about resell value. Posted via Mobile Device

04-21-2018, 04:42 PM	#2
B. W. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Bigfork, Montana Posts: 1,137	Re: Custom 72 small rear window Lots of people go outside the given year, that's hot roddin', do what like! Now, if I had a highly optioned Super I'd have a hard time modding it. Welcome to the forum!

04-21-2018, 04:48 PM	#4
B. W. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Bigfork, Montana Posts: 1,137	Re: Custom 72 small rear window Yep, the one I'm building will have 7 or 8 trucks it it when I'm done!

04-21-2018, 05:25 PM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,334	Re: Custom 72 small rear window - I don't know about Florida but usually the VIN number on the title has to match the VIN number on the VIN tag on the door jamb. Yours wouldn't match that or the glove box door VIN. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

04-21-2018, 05:43 PM	#6
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: Custom 72 small rear window Someone here posted a picture of what you describe, a 71 or 72 with a 67 rear window. Do what pleases you! I try to keep mine similar to stock if possible. I would love to go back to the original paint, but do not have that much cash right now. Bill __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

04-21-2018, 05:56 PM	#7
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: Custom 72 small rear window The first picture on this page. If you scroll down, he explains... "My stepside is misleading being a '67 small back window with 72 front grille and bumper and 69-70 hood." That is all three iterations of our 67-72's! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=758914&page=4 __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

04-21-2018, 08:16 PM	#8
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,937	Re: Custom 72 small rear window What Leon said. You can do it but you will have trouble titling and registering it in FL. The rosette riveted VIN tag on the CAB is what matters most when it comes to DMV. Personally, I'd recommend not doing it - unless you are planning on going thru the whole DMV-issued VIN and the hoops to prove the cab is yours, because a cab is treated like a vehicle, it is what you will register if it's what is sitting on the frame you plan to drive.

04-21-2018, 09:54 PM	#9
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Custom 72 small rear window I like it but it’ll end up like you recked a 67 and replaced it with what you could find easy __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

04-22-2018, 10:30 AM	#10
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,899	Re: Custom 72 small rear window Go for it. I’m building a mutt also and will be using a 71 cab. VIN plates get swapped around over time, I’ve owned a lot of old vehicles and seen it a bunch. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

04-22-2018, 11:14 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Custom 72 small rear window My so called '67 GMC project built from parts has a '72 cab. I'm now thinking about a Fenderside w/small window...if I find a cab. My '72 cab is rust free, so no chopping will be done on that. But it's not out of the question to simply do a top swap on your correct cab, if you have no other alternatives to show correct VIN-plate to go with title. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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