Template for Arm Rest Holes 64-66

[LeftCoast32]

Was wondering if anyone has a Template for the Arm Rest Holes in the door panels? This if for a 64-66 door panels. Thanks in advance!

[steverino66]

here ya go:
http://rmcavoy.freeshell.org/arm_rests.html

[LeftCoast32]

Thanks, Greatly Appreciated!

[steverino66]

Originally Posted by LeftCoast32

Thanks, Greatly Appreciated!

de nada (I made it a point to thank the guy who actually did the work and posted it online!)

[LeftCoast32]

I was working on the door panels and found out the arm rest location is different on the 64 and 66 cabs I have.

I am talking about the square holes in the doors. It is where the threaded square plastic nuts push into the doors for the armrests.

The '66 doors have 2 sets of holes (4 total) to use for 2 different locations. They have the set for the '64 and the '66.

The '64 doors only have 1 set and they are further to the rear of the door by 2 3/8" from the template I used.

I was provided a template that has been floating around (link below). The template was only good for the farthest forward set of holes on the '66 doors.

Make sure to measure the doors before drilling the holes in the door panels. Good thing I had 2 sets of door panels.

[kieth]

My 65 Chevrolet C10 has arm rests in it. They use 2 bolts to hold them in. My 66 GMC did not have the armrests but had 4 holes in them. I ordered arm rests from LMC and they only have 2 holes and they do not line up with either trucks interior panels holes and they do not look like the original ones in my 65. I am confused ?

[LeftCoast32]

Originally Posted by kieth

My 65 Chevrolet C10 has arm rests in it. They use 4 bolts to hold them in. My 66 GMC did not have the armrests but had the same 4 holes in them. I ordered arm rests from LMC and they only have 2 holes and they do not line up with either trucks interior panels. I am confused ?

I am not drilling the new holes in my second set of door panles until I get the armrests in to check first. If needed I just wont run the armrest is all.

The armrest holes on the 1966 doors are 5 15/16" apart, center to center.

The armrest holes in the 1964 doors are 5 7/8" apart, center to center.

Both of my cabs were built in Freemont, CA and both are Chevrolet cabs.

[steverino66]

Originally Posted by LeftCoast32

I am not drilling the new holes in my second set of door panles until I get the armrests in to check first. If needed I just wont run the armrest is all.

Dude, so sorry if the link I provided above led you astray - it worked on mine (drilled all my own holes) and it never occurred to me that any 4-5-6 would vary - ?

[Vernski]

Originally Posted by steverino66

Dude, so sorry if the link I provided above led you astray - it worked on mine (drilled all my own holes) and it never occurred to me that any 4-5-6 would vary - ?

Just to add to the confusion of things, I think GMC was one to raid parts bins because my 65 has the 55-59 era armrest in it. And only one on the drivers side. When I ordered two the only ones that matched were 55-59, if you order these don't use the template because it won't match your doors.I measured the drivers side and reversed it to the passenger side and all fit right. It might just be that it depends what plant the truck came from what armrest it has in it JMO...Vernski

[steverino66]

Yeah, Vernski, sounds about right - that exact kind of corporate parts planning explains the existence of the TH375 trans I inherited with my truck years ago!

[LeftCoast32]

Originally Posted by Vernski

Just to add to the confusion of things, I think GMC was one to raid parts bins because my 65 has the 55-59 era armrest in it. And only one on the drivers side. When I ordered two the only ones that matched were 55-59, if you order these don't use the template because it won't match your doors.I measured the drivers side and reversed it to the passenger side and all fit right. It might just be that it depends what plant the truck came from what armrest it has in it JMO...Vernski

Are these the arm rest you used? These are the right spacing for the holes in the doors. Thanks!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1955-...item19c4613472

[Vernski]

Originally Posted by LeftCoast32

Are these the arm rest you used? These are the right spacing for the holes in the doors. Thanks!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1955-...item19c4613472

I got mine from H&H Classic Truck Parts http://www.hhclassic.com/scripts/Par...001&KeyNo=6296

They look the same as the one from ebay....Vernski

[LeftCoast32]

Originally Posted by Vernski

I got mine from H&H Classic Truck Parts http://www.hhclassic.com/scripts/Par...001&KeyNo=6296

They look the same as the one from ebay....Vernski

Thanks! The Black Deluxe ones are what I will use.

[Captainfab]

The '66 originally used a different arm rest than the '55-'65 as shown here.....
http://www.classicparts.com/1966-68-...ctinfo/19-641/

When I put arm rests on my '66 Suburban, I purchased the early sytle as they were advertised as for up thru '66. This was before I discovered that '66 arm rests were different. I think I like the early arm rests better.

BTW. Classic Parts have the early arm rests for $35.00 each, and the '66-'68 arm rests for $17.00 each.

[LeftCoast32]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

I think I like the early arm rests better.

I think the early arm rests look much better then the '66-'68 too.

[kieth]

The 2 sets of holes in my 66 gmc measure 5 5/16 top set of holes 5 1/4 bottom set of holes.............go figure.......Kieth

I have a set of counterpart automotive black armrests part #64-56665-bk they measure 5 3/4 center to center.

[kieth]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

The '66 originally used a different arm rest than the '55-'65 as shown here.....
http://www.classicparts.com/1966-68-...ctinfo/19-641/

When I put arm rests on my '66 Suburban, I purchased the early sytle as they were advertised as for up thru '66. This was before I discovered that '66 arm rests were different. I think I like the early arm rests better.

BTW. Classic Parts have the early arm rests for $35.00 each, and the '66-'68 arm rests for $17.00 each.

Captain Fab

I have the armrest that comes up on your link above at classic parts, the holes center to center are 5 3/4" the holes in my 66 gmc door panels are 5 5/16" no joy.....I guess I could drill a new rear hole......but think I will try and find the older ones. If I can verify the distance between the holes.

thanks to all for the help......Kieth

[Muleman100]

On my 64 I am putting on new arm rests and I bought the plastic inserts that the screws go into from http://www.truckandcarshop.com/
just place the inserts in and attached the arm rests, very easy.