Custom Cab? What does it mean?
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Custom Cab? What does it mean?
I've had my '58 big window shortbed styleside for almost a week now, and I'm curious what "Custom Cab" refers to. I've seen others list it in their posts, and mine is a Custom Cab, but I don't really know what that means.
thanks in advance for your replies!
TC
thanks in advance for your replies!
TC
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Custom Cab trucks all got stainless windsheilds trim(and the trim around the back window), chrome grille, the option of now getting two-tone paint, thicker seat, different seat pattern and two visors. I know 59-60's get the dressier guage panel and horn/steering wheel, but I'm not sure about the 1958's. -4speed
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My Custom Cab apparently HAD an armrest on the driver's side standard, but it is long gone. Speaking of long gone, both of the side windows (roll-up) are gone too. Any suggestions where to get them cheap with the chrome edges? As far as I can tell, the roll-up mechanism is still there.
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Originally Posted by 58shortbed
My Custom Cab apparently HAD an armrest on the driver's side standard, but it is long gone.
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....also, the big window was an option on both Custom Cab and Standard Cab. I have a feeling the door locks and the arm rests were options as well?
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Door locks are correct. As is the arm rest. I knew there was things I was forgetting. FTE is my cure for memory loss! Interesting fact, standard cab big windows still had rear window trim! -4speed 
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Nixer, Back in the day, all or most city streets were 2 way streets and it was illegal to exit a vehicle from the driver's side so a lock on that side would be worthless. People were to lock ds from inside, slide across and then lock ps from outside. ( No buckets,no consoles) And, out in the country (rural areas) locks were not even used. As cities grew, one way streets were added to better move traffic, so folks were able to park on the left side of street and exit the drivers side and locks were added. Automotive History 101 , Chapter 6. Sub. 4, Locks. So there.
PS: Got my corners and lock welded in and doors rounded.
PS: Got my corners and lock welded in and doors rounded.
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