Cab location dimensions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

aggie91 · 04-13-2016, 09:19 AM

I need some help from those of you that just might have the cab only mounted to the frame. I am working on a new chassis for my '65 that I can get done without having to take my truck apart. But to do so, I need to know where the cab is in relation to the cab mounts on the frame.

See the attached picture. I need to know the location of the face of the firewall when referenced off of the front face of the front cab mount. I all so need to know where the back of the cab is in relation to the rear face of the rear cab mount. If someone would be so kind as to get those measurements for me, that would be great! and in turn you

Here is my crude drawing of what I need:

**aerotruk63** · 04-13-2016, 09:57 AM

padresag · 04-13-2016, 10:34 AM

you would want the measure to the centre of the mount instead of the edge
ron

aggie91 · 04-14-2016, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padresag

you would want the measure to the centre of the mount instead of the edge
ron

While I agree with this, this would be harder to do accurately with a cab that is mounted on the frame. The edge/face of the mount is easier to see/touch/hit with a tape measure and will get me very close for what I need at this time.

Thanks for the posting!

aggie91 · 04-14-2016, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

aero - Thanks for Posting this, you rock!

The last two pictures are going to be very helpful. Some of the dimensions I need reference "letters". Is there are table that lists what these "letters" are for a given chassis? If so, can you post a copy of that table?

BTW, is there a 1964, 65, or 66 version of that book? Where could I get a copy of one?

aggie91 · 04-14-2016, 12:23 PM

areotruk63 -

There is a note in that last side view picture, I think is says:

"See 3766945 for floor panel & flat face cowl dimensions"

Do you have a copy of the 3766945 drawing?

padresag · 04-14-2016, 12:55 PM

it is 28 7/8" from the centre of the frt spindles to the centre of the mount which will give you an accurate measure. 28.7" to be precise.
ron

**aerotruk63** · 04-14-2016, 01:17 PM

**aerotruk63** · 04-14-2016, 01:22 PM

Link to the album so you can use the magnifier:
https://photos.google.com/album/AF1Q...X38dxxfeFNdBsW

I don't have that book in my Museum yet. It's still at my Mommy and Daddy's. lol

aggie91 · 04-15-2016, 03:43 PM

Thanks!

Aero - that link does not work for me while I am at work. I will try from the house this weekend.

Karl

04-13-2016, 09:19 AM	#1
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Cab location dimensions I need some help from those of you that just might have the cab only mounted to the frame. I am working on a new chassis for my '65 that I can get done without having to take my truck apart. But to do so, I need to know where the cab is in relation to the cab mounts on the frame. See the attached picture. I need to know the location of the face of the firewall when referenced off of the front face of the front cab mount. I all so need to know where the back of the cab is in relation to the rear face of the rear cab mount. If someone would be so kind as to get those measurements for me, that would be great! and in turn you Here is my crude drawing of what I need: __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

04-13-2016, 09:57 AM	#2
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Cab location dimensions __________________ 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

04-13-2016, 10:34 AM	#3
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: Cab location dimensions you would want the measure to the centre of the mount instead of the edge ron

04-14-2016, 12:23 PM	#6
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Cab location dimensions areotruk63 - There is a note in that last side view picture, I think is says: "See 3766945 for floor panel & flat face cowl dimensions" Do you have a copy of the 3766945 drawing? __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

04-14-2016, 12:55 PM	#7
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: Cab location dimensions it is 28 7/8" from the centre of the frt spindles to the centre of the mount which will give you an accurate measure. 28.7" to be precise. ron

04-14-2016, 01:17 PM	#8
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Cab location dimensions __________________ 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

04-14-2016, 01:22 PM	#9
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Cab location dimensions Link to the album so you can use the magnifier: https://photos.google.com/album/AF1Q...X38dxxfeFNdBsW I don't have that book in my Museum yet. It's still at my Mommy and Daddy's. lol __________________ 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

04-15-2016, 03:43 PM	#10
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Cab location dimensions Thanks! Aero - that link does not work for me while I am at work. I will try from the house this weekend. Karl __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

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