Can somebody tell me whether this is a large or small hump floorboard? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bagged81 · 06-27-2003, 09:36 PM

I am trying to put in my new carpet, but it is not fitting too well around the hump. I ordered it for a 2wd, column shift, which mine is, but it just doesnt look right. Here is the floorboard in question...

Thanks

**crossy** · 06-27-2003, 09:50 PM

well my camel-like friend that is a small hump you have there. the large hump actually bolts in and sticks up prolly 3" higher than that . and naturally I can't find the damn pic I have of the large hump. DAVE

bagged81 · 06-27-2003, 09:53 PM

Lol, thanks. I guess that I will have to play around with the carpet in order to get a better fit.

Thanks.

C&C Chevy · 06-27-2003, 10:37 PM

Just curious. Who did you order it from?

44th Miss Inf · 06-27-2003, 10:52 PM

Crossy,
I don't think all the high humps bolted in. I think that depended on having a 4 spd or auto. A 4 spd will have a bolt in, high hump pan, but my 84 1/2T 4x4 that had a factory auto had a high hump pan that did not bolt in. Will look at my 2wd with 4 spd tomorrow to see if it is a high hump.

Virgil

**crossy** · 06-27-2003, 10:59 PM

boy, like I said before you never know with these trucks and never stop learning.
A few months ago I tried to figure out the year vs. what type of /idiot light/ gauge/warning light thing and nearly lost my mind . ( like i had one !) . I gave up trying to figure that one out .

44th Miss Inf · 06-27-2003, 11:23 PM

I have owned over 20 81-87 trucks, and currently own 4. Two 3/4T 4x4s, a 3/4T 2wd, and a 1/2T 2wd and I am STILL learning.
I still piddle with 3 I used to own. friends have them now.
I gave up on trying to learn everything about them, as just when i think I know it, I find another one that has something different.
I have learned alot about them over the years, and in fixing them up, I've always tried to scrouge parts from other vehicles. (Always more of a challenge trying to find what will work, instead of just buying it!!)
The 1/2T 2wd has mostly been my 'ginnie pig' as I have owned it since 85. (It's an 81, that a friends father brought new, and I got it from him) Sad to say, but I might sell it soon. No time anymore, and my interest are changing. Will probably get rid of my 67 Camaro too.
I really enjoy the site here, but am not able to visit much. Maybe I can help someone so they won't have to go thru the aggrivation I did trying to learn.
Back when I lowered the 1/2T, (about 86) there were no dropped spindles,(that I knew of anyways) etc, so I had some 5" coils made, and cut and moved the lower ball joint to correct caster, (or is it camber? my mind is slipping!) When I took it to get the alignment, all it need was toe in/out changed a bit. Now, with a phone call you can have it all!
Sorry for the rambling on.
Virgil

bagged81 · 06-29-2003, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by C&C Chevy
Just curious. Who did you order it from?

JC Whitney. Its Nifty brand.

boataddict26 · 06-29-2003, 11:20 PM

Thats where I got mine from!! I havent put it in yet but I am hoping it fits!!

bagged81 · 06-29-2003, 11:38 PM

My neighbors fit a little better and he got his from LMC. I am hoping that once i get the seat and stuff in that it will stretch out a little.

Chevy_68 · 06-30-2003, 01:42 AM

try letting it sit in the sun for a while then it'll be more moveable

**Captkaos** · 06-30-2003, 11:10 AM

The lip where it drops down is where the high hump would bolt in.
All 4x4's have a high humps. All 4 speed manual (floor shifted) have high humps that unbolt. Auto 4x4's have high humps, but whether they are bolted are not I think depends on what was put on the line for that day. I have seen both variations. My brother had a 76 and a 79, both auto. 76 didn't unbolt and the 79 did. Maybe it have to do with the transfercase, but still I am guessing.... ALL 4x2 autos and column shifted manuals were low humps that I can verify.

PHOENIX · 06-30-2003, 11:45 AM

Being able to unbolt the hump is great. I am glad I have a manual truck. When ever I have to do a clutch or anything it is so great to be able to unbolt that hump and just go to town. I just need a beter manual

ChevyThunder67 · 07-11-2003, 11:37 AM

I have owned a 76 chevy K20 and a 78 chevy K20, both of them had bolt in humps. I would have to agree that it is something to do with the transfer case. But, as is everybody else I am still learning also.

ChevyThunder67 · 07-11-2003, 11:40 AM

Sorry, I didn't mention that they were both automatic trannies

06-27-2003, 09:36 PM	#1
bagged81 Signals in the bumper. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 856	Can somebody tell me whether this is a large or small hump floorboard? I am trying to put in my new carpet, but it is not fitting too well around the hump. I ordered it for a 2wd, column shift, which mine is, but it just doesnt look right. Here is the floorboard in question... Thanks __________________ Jeff C. 1981 Chevrolet Silverado - Under major construction...again. link 1962 Chevrolet Impala 4D Sedan moredoorclassics.com 1936 Ford Pickup - Frame-off in progress link 1979 Chevrolet Camper Special Flatbed link

06-27-2003, 09:50 PM	#2
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	well my camel-like friend that is a small hump you have there. the large hump actually bolts in and sticks up prolly 3" higher than that . and naturally I can't find the damn pic I have of the large hump. DAVE __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks.

06-27-2003, 09:53 PM	#3
bagged81 Signals in the bumper. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 856	Lol, thanks. I guess that I will have to play around with the carpet in order to get a better fit. Thanks. __________________ Jeff C. 1981 Chevrolet Silverado - Under major construction...again. link 1962 Chevrolet Impala 4D Sedan moredoorclassics.com 1936 Ford Pickup - Frame-off in progress link 1979 Chevrolet Camper Special Flatbed link

06-27-2003, 10:37 PM	#4
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	Just curious. Who did you order it from? __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

06-27-2003, 10:59 PM	#6
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	boy, like I said before you never know with these trucks and never stop learning. A few months ago I tried to figure out the year vs. what type of /idiot light/ gauge/warning light thing and nearly lost my mind . ( like i had one !) . I gave up trying to figure that one out . __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks.

06-27-2003, 10:52 PM	#5
44th Miss Inf Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Liberty, Mississippi Posts: 671	Crossy, I don't think all the high humps bolted in. I think that depended on having a 4 spd or auto. A 4 spd will have a bolt in, high hump pan, but my 84 1/2T 4x4 that had a factory auto had a high hump pan that did not bolt in. Will look at my 2wd with 4 spd tomorrow to see if it is a high hump. Virgil

06-27-2003, 11:23 PM	#7
44th Miss Inf Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Liberty, Mississippi Posts: 671	Crossy I have owned over 20 81-87 trucks, and currently own 4. Two 3/4T 4x4s, a 3/4T 2wd, and a 1/2T 2wd and I am STILL learning. I still piddle with 3 I used to own. friends have them now. I gave up on trying to learn everything about them, as just when i think I know it, I find another one that has something different. I have learned alot about them over the years, and in fixing them up, I've always tried to scrouge parts from other vehicles. (Always more of a challenge trying to find what will work, instead of just buying it!!) The 1/2T 2wd has mostly been my 'ginnie pig' as I have owned it since 85. (It's an 81, that a friends father brought new, and I got it from him) Sad to say, but I might sell it soon. No time anymore, and my interest are changing. Will probably get rid of my 67 Camaro too. I really enjoy the site here, but am not able to visit much. Maybe I can help someone so they won't have to go thru the aggrivation I did trying to learn. Back when I lowered the 1/2T, (about 86) there were no dropped spindles,(that I knew of anyways) etc, so I had some 5" coils made, and cut and moved the lower ball joint to correct caster, (or is it camber? my mind is slipping!) When I took it to get the alignment, all it need was toe in/out changed a bit. Now, with a phone call you can have it all! Sorry for the rambling on. Virgil

06-29-2003, 11:20 PM	#9
boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	Thats where I got mine from!! I havent put it in yet but I am hoping it fits!! __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money.

06-29-2003, 11:38 PM	#10
bagged81 Signals in the bumper. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 856	My neighbors fit a little better and he got his from LMC. I am hoping that once i get the seat and stuff in that it will stretch out a little. __________________ Jeff C. 1981 Chevrolet Silverado - Under major construction...again. link 1962 Chevrolet Impala 4D Sedan moredoorclassics.com 1936 Ford Pickup - Frame-off in progress link 1979 Chevrolet Camper Special Flatbed link

06-30-2003, 01:42 AM	#11
Chevy_68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: PHX Az Posts: 155	try letting it sit in the sun for a while then it'll be more moveable

06-30-2003, 11:10 AM	#12
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	The lip where it drops down is where the high hump would bolt in. All 4x4's have a high humps. All 4 speed manual (floor shifted) have high humps that unbolt. Auto 4x4's have high humps, but whether they are bolted are not I think depends on what was put on the line for that day. I have seen both variations. My brother had a 76 and a 79, both auto. 76 didn't unbolt and the 79 did. Maybe it have to do with the transfercase, but still I am guessing.... ALL 4x2 autos and column shifted manuals were low humps that I can verify. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

06-30-2003, 11:45 AM	#13
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Being able to unbolt the hump is great. I am glad I have a manual truck. When ever I have to do a clutch or anything it is so great to be able to unbolt that hump and just go to town. I just need a beter manual __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

07-11-2003, 11:37 AM	#14
ChevyThunder67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 12	I have owned a 76 chevy K20 and a 78 chevy K20, both of them had bolt in humps. I would have to agree that it is something to do with the transfer case. But, as is everybody else I am still learning also. __________________ 2000 Dodge 2500 diesel 1992 Jeep Cherokee 1976 Chevy K20 smallblock 1967 Chevy C10 smallblock 1974 Chevy Nova 2dr.

07-11-2003, 11:40 AM	#15
ChevyThunder67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 12	Sorry, I didn't mention that they were both automatic trannies __________________ 2000 Dodge 2500 diesel 1992 Jeep Cherokee 1976 Chevy K20 smallblock 1967 Chevy C10 smallblock 1974 Chevy Nova 2dr.



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