47-55.1 Arm Rest options - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Chopped53 · 11-10-2021, 01:57 PM

I am considering options for arm rests on my '53 AD.

Below are some pics of reproduction pieces I am considering. One is supposedly a 53/54 Chev passenger car and the other is from a 55/56 Chev passenger car.

I've been told Chevy passenger car arm rests from the same era fit in the original mounting holes on our trucks, but I can't find measurements to confirm.

Does anyone know if these would fit my AD without modification to the door?

Appreciate the help.

**mr48chev** · 11-10-2021, 08:53 PM

According to this 53/54 Cars have a 5-1/8 Bolt center. https://store.fillingstation.com/det...BLY_BEIGE.html

I get right at 5-7/8 on one of my 53 doors.

72Mountaineer · 11-12-2021, 09:36 PM

You'll have to put one hole in, as the holes are closer. But yes, they will work.

**mr48chev** · 11-13-2021, 04:39 PM

A rivnut, Nutsert or what ever other name they call them would be pretty handy with mounting that.
The one 72Mountaineer showed sure looks like it belongs there rather than just being something that was stuck on.

72Mountaineer · 11-13-2021, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr48chev

A rivnut, Nutsert or what ever other name they call them would be pretty handy with mounting that.
The one 72Mountaineer showed sure looks like it belongs there rather than just being something that was stuck on.

You can't use something like that that accepts a bolt/screw at a 90deg. angle. The screw holes for the armrests are at a 45 (or more)deg. angle. Choose your screw that you will use, drill a size smaller hole, stick a long skinny chisel in the hole, bend it down so the screw will go into it at an angle.
Thanks for the compliment.

**mr48chev** · 11-13-2021, 10:00 PM

I didn't realize that they had that much angle on them.

Chopped53 · 11-15-2021, 01:40 PM

Thanks for the help!

11-10-2021, 01:57 PM	#1
Chopped53 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 81	Arm Rest options I am considering options for arm rests on my '53 AD. Below are some pics of reproduction pieces I am considering. One is supposedly a 53/54 Chev passenger car and the other is from a 55/56 Chev passenger car. I've been told Chevy passenger car arm rests from the same era fit in the original mounting holes on our trucks, but I can't find measurements to confirm. Does anyone know if these would fit my AD without modification to the door? Appreciate the help. Attached Images

11-10-2021, 08:53 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,719	Re: Arm Rest options According to this 53/54 Cars have a 5-1/8 Bolt center. https://store.fillingstation.com/det...BLY_BEIGE.html I get right at 5-7/8 on one of my 53 doors. Attached Images __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

11-12-2021, 09:36 PM	#3
72Mountaineer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Where Mountaineers are free Posts: 406	Re: Arm Rest options You'll have to put one hole in, as the holes are closer. But yes, they will work. Attached Images

11-13-2021, 04:39 PM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,719	Re: Arm Rest options A rivnut, Nutsert or what ever other name they call them would be pretty handy with mounting that. The one 72Mountaineer showed sure looks like it belongs there rather than just being something that was stuck on. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

11-13-2021, 10:00 PM	#6
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,719	Re: Arm Rest options I didn't realize that they had that much angle on them. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

11-15-2021, 01:40 PM	#7
Chopped53 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 81	Re: Arm Rest options Thanks for the help!

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