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McC_65_91 · 09-29-2010, 06:48 PM

Can anbody give me body dimensions? total length of a 65 longbed(not wheelbase), total width, and approx (since this will change) ground clearance and total height at a somewhat stock ride height? I need this for my engineering sciences assignment,\ and im at school an hour away from my truck (im a sophomore in college)

The assignment is

Choose some object in or around your home or on campus, and describe in detail: what the object is, what design needs it responds to, the manufacturer of all or part of it (with a link to the website or address of the company), how old it is, its dimensions and key design features. Describe how it was manufactured (as best you can); include pictures (photos) from multiple angles, and a drawing or sketch labeled with dimensions.

So i decided what better object to pick than my truck? I already know/have done most of the research that i need and gonna write about, and itd be interesting for me to write. im planning on writing about key components of the truck design, new features to this era, distinguish components, and year changes, how it meets needs of truck buyers, what options/components my truck has, ect., what the assignment says... it doesnt need to be that long although i could probably drag this paper out forever... im open to any suggestions, but i really just need the dimensions i stated earlier cuz i cant find them online

markeb01 · 09-29-2010, 08:43 PM

Here's the only thread I can find with overall length dimensions, and I don't have access to a Truck Sales Data Book:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=length

Per post #2 the short wide bed is 186-3/4". I believe the long bed is 20" longer, 12" between the cab and axle, and another 8" behind the tire. Perhaps this will be enough for your project.

**aerotruk63** · 09-29-2010, 09:05 PM

Didn't have the dam internet when I was in school, you'd better get an A+ kid!

**aerotruk63** · 09-29-2010, 09:13 PM

**aerotruk63** · 09-29-2010, 09:16 PM

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McC_65_91 · 09-29-2010, 09:18 PM

haha thanks a lot guys... wish i could just hand in this website since it has just about anything you'll ever need to know

**aerotruk63** · 09-29-2010, 09:22 PM

**aerotruk63** · 09-29-2010, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by McC_65_91

haha thanks a lot guys... wish i could just hand in this website since it has just about anything you'll ever need to know

I would hand in the web address as well, just think how much more money was spent on fuel, repairs, upgrades for these trucks or yours for that matter all these years since they left the dealers lot. Family`s have survived because of these truck`s. Family`s were created because of them too.....I digress!

McC_65_91 · 09-30-2010, 06:31 PM

thanks a lot, also used a lot of info from the "this i know/historical/60-66model changes" sticky thread
thanks a lot, and aerotruk...those diagrams are great where ever u got em

**aerotruk63** · 09-30-2010, 06:36 PM

1963 CHEVROLET JOBMASTER COMMERCIAL & TRUCK CHASSIS LAYOUTS AND BODY BUILDERS INSTRUCTION DRAWINGS.

Published Sept. 1,1962

McC_65_91 · 12-15-2010, 10:06 PM

Got an A on the assignment, thanks for the help guys

markeb01 · 12-15-2010, 11:19 PM

Outstanding. Nice to know there's a research department that proved helpful for you.

gulffishin · 12-15-2010, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McC_65_91

Got an A on the assignment, thanks for the help guys

So, are you going to make something for your truck for your senior design project?

09-29-2010, 06:48 PM	#1
McC_65_91 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: East Quogue, NY Posts: 198	dimensions and some other stuff Can anbody give me body dimensions? total length of a 65 longbed(not wheelbase), total width, and approx (since this will change) ground clearance and total height at a somewhat stock ride height? I need this for my engineering sciences assignment,\ and im at school an hour away from my truck (im a sophomore in college) The assignment is Choose some object in or around your home or on campus, and describe in detail: what the object is, what design needs it responds to, the manufacturer of all or part of it (with a link to the website or address of the company), how old it is, its dimensions and key design features. Describe how it was manufactured (as best you can); include pictures (photos) from multiple angles, and a drawing or sketch labeled with dimensions. So i decided what better object to pick than my truck? I already know/have done most of the research that i need and gonna write about, and itd be interesting for me to write. im planning on writing about key components of the truck design, new features to this era, distinguish components, and year changes, how it meets needs of truck buyers, what options/components my truck has, ect., what the assignment says... it doesnt need to be that long although i could probably drag this paper out forever... im open to any suggestions, but i really just need the dimensions i stated earlier cuz i cant find them online

09-29-2010, 09:05 PM	#3
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,626	Re: dimensions and some other stuff Didn't have the dam internet when I was in school, you'd better get an A+ kid! __________________ 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 Last edited by aerotruk63; 09-29-2010 at 09:06 PM.

09-29-2010, 09:13 PM	#4
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,626	Re: dimensions and some other stuff __________________ 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

09-29-2010, 09:16 PM	#5
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,626	Re: dimensions and some other stuff __________________ 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

09-29-2010, 09:18 PM	#6
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,626	Re: dimensions and some other stuff __________________ 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

09-29-2010, 08:43 PM	#2
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: dimensions and some other stuff Here's the only thread I can find with overall length dimensions, and I don't have access to a Truck Sales Data Book: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=length Per post #2 the short wide bed is 186-3/4". I believe the long bed is 20" longer, 12" between the cab and axle, and another 8" behind the tire. Perhaps this will be enough for your project.

09-29-2010, 09:22 PM	#8
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,626	Re: dimensions and some other stuff __________________ 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

09-30-2010, 06:31 PM	#10
McC_65_91 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: East Quogue, NY Posts: 198	Re: dimensions and some other stuff thanks a lot, also used a lot of info from the "this i know/historical/60-66model changes" sticky thread thanks a lot, and aerotruk...those diagrams are great where ever u got em

09-30-2010, 06:36 PM	#11
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,626	Re: dimensions and some other stuff 1963 CHEVROLET JOBMASTER COMMERCIAL & TRUCK CHASSIS LAYOUTS AND BODY BUILDERS INSTRUCTION DRAWINGS. Published Sept. 1,1962 __________________ 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

12-15-2010, 10:06 PM	#12
McC_65_91 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: East Quogue, NY Posts: 198	Re: dimensions and some other stuff Got an A on the assignment, thanks for the help guys

12-15-2010, 11:19 PM	#13
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: dimensions and some other stuff Outstanding. Nice to know there's a research department that proved helpful for you.



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