Using older armrests on a '68 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rob Gibson · 05-08-2008, 09:25 PM

I'm not a big fan of the '67-'71 armrests, but I really like the look of the ones on the '55-'65 models. Does anyone know if the older armrest will fit, or what the distance is between the bolt holes on the older rest is?

*mrhino* · 09-08-2010, 07:52 AM

Yes, I would like to know as well.

John @ BROTHERS · 09-08-2010, 11:24 AM

The hole spacing is the same and they can be used. I am using the 55-66 armrests on my '69.

scrapmetalart · 09-08-2010, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by John @ BROTHERS

The hole spacing is the same and they can be used. I am using the 55-66 armrests on my '69.

Do you have a picture?

John @ BROTHERS · 09-08-2010, 11:46 AM

I take one tonight and post it tomorrow.

1-PU70 · 09-08-2010, 12:56 PM

Here you go.

scrapmetalart · 09-08-2010, 02:20 PM

Perfect! Thanks

Rafael505 · 09-08-2010, 05:52 PM

lol,, thats great I was wondering the same, now I know and im getting the same pair for my truck, thanks

*mrhino* · 09-08-2010, 07:09 PM

cool, now i know they will work.

c1069 · 09-08-2010, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mrhino

cool, now i know they will work.

x2

Zoomin · 09-08-2010, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 1-PU70

Here you go.

That is a great looking interior.

extd56 · 09-09-2010, 12:15 AM

I used the 55-59 armrests in my 67 extended cab and I used the pre 55 armrests in my 68 crew cab build.

scrapmetalart · 09-13-2010, 10:50 PM

I did the drivers side this eve...

Zoomin · 09-13-2010, 10:55 PM

Looks great - I've got mine ordered...

scrapmetalart · 09-13-2010, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Looks great - I've got mine ordered...

dont forget to order cage nuts for the door to mount them...I used square plastic ones for license plate mounting....

extd56 · 09-13-2010, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by scrapmetalart

I did the drivers side this eve...

Looks like the 55-59 armrests to me.

scrapmetalart · 09-14-2010, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by extd56

Looks like the 55-59 armrests to me.

Yep. 55 - 66

darkhorse970 · 09-14-2010, 06:17 AM

Where are you ordering these arm rests from? I haven't found a very good selection of colors yet.

71meangreenc10 · 09-14-2010, 09:55 AM

LMC only has three colors available, would like also see if more are floating out there.

Smitty

1-PU70 · 09-14-2010, 10:04 AM

I had mine dyed to match.

05-08-2008, 09:25 PM	#1
Rob Gibson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1	Using older armrests on a '68 I'm not a big fan of the '67-'71 armrests, but I really like the look of the ones on the '55-'65 models. Does anyone know if the older armrest will fit, or what the distance is between the bolt holes on the older rest is?

09-08-2010, 07:52 AM	#2
mrhino Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,223	Re: Using older armrests on a '68 Yes, I would like to know as well.

09-08-2010, 11:24 AM	#3
John @ BROTHERS Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 310	Re: Using older armrests on a '68 The hole spacing is the same and they can be used. I am using the 55-66 armrests on my '69. __________________ 1967 Chevy Short/Fleet 1969 Chevy Short/Step 2004.5 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins 6spd

09-08-2010, 11:46 AM	#5
John @ BROTHERS Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 310	Re: Using older armrests on a '68 I take one tonight and post it tomorrow. __________________ 1967 Chevy Short/Fleet 1969 Chevy Short/Step 2004.5 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins 6spd

09-08-2010, 12:56 PM	#6
1-PU70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1,036	Re: Using older armrests on a '68 Here you go. Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST/10 402,700R4,3:73 posi,AC,PS,PB,TLT,PW,Buckets with heaters

09-08-2010, 02:20 PM	#7
scrapmetalart Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DAYTON Posts: 505	Re: Using older armrests on a '68 Perfect! Thanks __________________ frontstreetcycle on Instagram

09-08-2010, 05:52 PM	#8
Rafael505 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Town, New mexico Posts: 217	Re: Using older armrests on a '68 lol,, thats great I was wondering the same, now I know and im getting the same pair for my truck, thanks __________________ Check out my Photos http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ry.php?cat=769 L.L. N.M. 63 chevy c-10 67 chevy c-10 71 chevy Blazer 4x4 Last edited by Rafael505; 09-08-2010 at 05:53 PM.

09-08-2010, 07:09 PM	#9
mrhino Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,223	Re: Using older armrests on a '68 cool, now i know they will work.

09-09-2010, 12:15 AM	#12
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: Using older armrests on a '68 I used the 55-59 armrests in my 67 extended cab and I used the pre 55 armrests in my 68 crew cab build. Attached Images

09-13-2010, 10:50 PM	#13
scrapmetalart Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DAYTON Posts: 505	Re: Using older armrests on a '68 I did the drivers side this eve... __________________ frontstreetcycle on Instagram

09-13-2010, 10:55 PM	#14
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Using older armrests on a '68 Looks great - I've got mine ordered... __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

09-14-2010, 06:17 AM	#18
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,105	Re: Using older armrests on a '68 Where are you ordering these arm rests from? I haven't found a very good selection of colors yet. __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

09-14-2010, 09:55 AM	#19
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: Using older armrests on a '68 LMC only has three colors available, would like also see if more are floating out there. Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

09-14-2010, 10:04 AM	#20
1-PU70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1,036	Re: Using older armrests on a '68 I had mine dyed to match. __________________ 1970 CST/10 402,700R4,3:73 posi,AC,PS,PB,TLT,PW,Buckets with heaters

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