[Knighter_936]

Hey guys, new to the 2nd gen side of things. Looking at a '94 regular cab that needs a new cab or a ton of body work. I found a cab off of a 1500 or a good price, are the firewalls different for gas and diesel? Any help would be appreciated.


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[BobTheRepairMan]

Well my 2500 used to be a gas but previous owner made it diesel, iv heard the 1500 is the same and only difference is suspension and frame. That's just what iv heard from being on this forum though, could search it and find out i bet.

 

[country_hick]

The tin is the same from 1994 to 2002. The wiring is different between a gas and diesel cab. You may end up changing the dash because of that.

 

[whatsmokin]

It'll work I've done it lol

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[Knighter_936]

I was wondering about the fit. I figured the dash would be different but it's all in good shape. Price is right for the truck, just going to use it on the farm. I'm glad to hear its been done before.


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[232rm]

Just use the diesel dash and wiring and only use the bare metal of the gas can it'll work. I've done it on mine also. Took a weekends worth of work with my self and a buddy. We could of had it done sooner if it wasn't for rain.


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[Knighter_936]

Nice. Figured it's cheaper than new rockers, floor, cab corners and doors. I'm hoping I can find a decent cab for this thing. The southern Ontario salt has definitely gotten the best of it.


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[GAmes]

One of the members observed quite awhile ago that gassers were made to keep us supplied with sheet metal. If the 1500 is a '94-'97 the dash will be the same, just the gauge cluster is different (and of course the wiring).

 

[232rm]

I got my cab for free because I bought a parts truck and parted everything out off it and made a profit, if you can that's a good way to get ahold of one.


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[Knighter_936]

Good to know. Gasses usually die before the sheet metal gets too bad, and the diesel usually outlives the body a few times over. She's a budget build, that's for sure.


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[232rm]

That's the truck I bought gasser motor blew so I bought the whole truck for 300 and after I sold all the parts I had 1300. And I still have the front rear left.


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[whatsmokin]

Good to know. Gasses usually die before the sheet metal gets too bad, and the diesel usually outlives the body a few times over. She's a budget build, that's for sure.


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For the price of new floor boards and rockers i bought a 98 1500 quadcab complete with everything in it except the dash, for 400.00 bucks i couldnt pass it up my buddy needed money lol i pretty much got everything off of him except the front bumper and bed.

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[Knighter_936]

I've been looking for parts trucks and so far I've had some luck. A few regular cabs around in ok shape. Would be nice to find one with a box and everything.


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