60-63 Armrest Placement???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MP33 · 04-10-2014, 05:52 PM

I'm looking for measurements to mount my factory armrests in the factory location in my 63. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm also looking for some input from anyone that has them in the factory location. If you had a chance to move them on the door panel for comfort, which way would you go?

See pic that I lifted from here for reference.

1963c-10 · 04-10-2014, 06:52 PM

PM me your address. I have a factory template I can send you a copy of. Makes it foolproof.

1963c-10 · 04-10-2014, 06:55 PM

I like the placement on mine which are in the factory location. If you change the location, make sure to check for clearance on the inner door itself. I've seen people drill holes to encounter no room for the nut on the backside of the arm rest bolt.

**aerotruk63** · 04-11-2014, 11:48 AM

forestb · 04-11-2014, 04:35 PM

This might be a stupid question but have you checked inside the door to see if the original nuts are there? Mine had them even though the panel did not have the holes in it. What I did was insert the bolts in the holes backwards and put a dab of paint on the tip and then installed the panel. The paint marks where the panel needed to be drilled. Make sure you drill a big enough hole in the panel or the door handle bolts are vary difficult to install. As far as location goes I am 6'4" and they seem a little low to rest your arm on.

markeb01 · 04-11-2014, 06:57 PM

I did what forestb did. My 1960 GMC also already had the nuts inside the door. Rather than using paint, I sharpened the bolts to a point and pressed on the panels to leave an indentation for drilling.

After initial installation, I never ran one again on the driver's side. It was too high, and hurt my elbow after just a short time behind the wheel. It's really important to have the permanent seating in place before deciding if the arm rest is too high, low, or just right.

AcampoDave · 04-12-2014, 12:33 AM

I dont run a drivers side either for same reason as above, but I do for the passengers so they won't close the door with the latch release handle and wear out the mechanism.

forestb · 04-14-2014, 11:49 AM

I only use mine to shut the door my window sill has to serve as my arm rest.

04-10-2014, 05:52 PM	#1
MP33 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 153	60-63 Armrest Placement???? I'm looking for measurements to mount my factory armrests in the factory location in my 63. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm also looking for some input from anyone that has them in the factory location. If you had a chance to move them on the door panel for comfort, which way would you go? See pic that I lifted from here for reference. Attached Images

04-10-2014, 06:52 PM	#2
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 60-63 Armrest Placement???? PM me your address. I have a factory template I can send you a copy of. Makes it foolproof. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

04-10-2014, 06:55 PM	#3
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 60-63 Armrest Placement???? I like the placement on mine which are in the factory location. If you change the location, make sure to check for clearance on the inner door itself. I've seen people drill holes to encounter no room for the nut on the backside of the arm rest bolt. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

04-11-2014, 11:48 AM	#4
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04-11-2014, 04:35 PM	#5
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: 60-63 Armrest Placement???? This might be a stupid question but have you checked inside the door to see if the original nuts are there? Mine had them even though the panel did not have the holes in it. What I did was insert the bolts in the holes backwards and put a dab of paint on the tip and then installed the panel. The paint marks where the panel needed to be drilled. Make sure you drill a big enough hole in the panel or the door handle bolts are vary difficult to install. As far as location goes I am 6'4" and they seem a little low to rest your arm on.

04-11-2014, 06:57 PM	#6
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: 60-63 Armrest Placement???? I did what forestb did. My 1960 GMC also already had the nuts inside the door. Rather than using paint, I sharpened the bolts to a point and pressed on the panels to leave an indentation for drilling. After initial installation, I never ran one again on the driver's side. It was too high, and hurt my elbow after just a short time behind the wheel. It's really important to have the permanent seating in place before deciding if the arm rest is too high, low, or just right. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

04-12-2014, 12:33 AM	#7
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,752	Re: 60-63 Armrest Placement???? I dont run a drivers side either for same reason as above, but I do for the passengers so they won't close the door with the latch release handle and wear out the mechanism.

04-14-2014, 11:49 AM	#8
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,619	Re: 60-63 Armrest Placement???? I only use mine to shut the door my window sill has to serve as my arm rest.



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