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Slammed50 · 07-23-2011, 05:15 PM

I'm hoping someone can help me out with some info. I am looking for a point to measure from and the measurement on the frame of a '63 (60-66) to find the wheel centerline of the front wheels when aired out so they are centered in the wheel opening. I know it needs to move forward some but am just not sure how much. Thanks.

SCOTI · 07-23-2011, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Slammed50

I'm hoping someone can help me out with some info. I am looking for a point to measure from and the measurement on the frame of a '63 (60-66) to find the wheel centerline of the front wheels when aired out so they are centered in the wheel opening. I know it needs to move forward some but am just not sure how much. Thanks.

Typical is 1.25-1.5".

tubbedII · 07-26-2011, 02:09 PM

^Scoti answered it, but just incase you want to check it out on your rig....take the center of your wheel well opening and drop a plumb string (make sure the frame is as level as possible). Then use that as your reference for the spindle.

63sbssbbw · 07-27-2011, 07:20 AM

If the 60-66's has a flaw,this would certainly be it(at stock hieght or lowered).
When I did my XM swap I kept it basic,(because its my 1st one)
2 holes to drill vs 14
PS box/bumper bracket rework
The location of the rad support XM also may come into play with this mod
Now that I'm done I kinda wish that I did move it forward(to facilitate future mods like lowering),it's still a rolling chassis so its not too late yet
T

07-23-2011, 05:15 PM	#1
Slammed50 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NW Posts: 121	front wheel center line info I'm hoping someone can help me out with some info. I am looking for a point to measure from and the measurement on the frame of a '63 (60-66) to find the wheel centerline of the front wheels when aired out so they are centered in the wheel opening. I know it needs to move forward some but am just not sure how much. Thanks. __________________ Check out my build thread for my '63: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...49#post4806049

07-26-2011, 02:09 PM	#3
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: front wheel center line info ^Scoti answered it, but just incase you want to check it out on your rig....take the center of your wheel well opening and drop a plumb string (make sure the frame is as level as possible). Then use that as your reference for the spindle. __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

07-27-2011, 07:20 AM	#4
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: front wheel center line info If the 60-66's has a flaw,this would certainly be it(at stock hieght or lowered). When I did my XM swap I kept it basic,(because its my 1st one) 2 holes to drill vs 14 PS box/bumper bracket rework The location of the rad support XM also may come into play with this mod Now that I'm done I kinda wish that I did move it forward(to facilitate future mods like lowering),it's still a rolling chassis so its not too late yet T __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)



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