Frame dimensions and fitment thread

[CG]

I was doing a little searching for some frame dimensions, if you look hard enough you can find almost everything you need. Its just very time consuming.

Would be great to have short and long boxes, also by years because I know there are some differences year to year. Also 4x4 short and long. Burbs too in all categories. I don't know that 3/4 ton versions are any different except maybe frame thickness, I don't think Ive ever read a definitive answer on that one.

So I was hoping that if any of you fellas that have those factory frame diagrams could you please post them here. It would be nice if a person did a search on frames an all encompassing thread would pop up just to make life a little easier ... Thanks guys, I hope this thread turns in to a useful tool.

[Getter-Done]

This is all I have too contribute.
I hope someone has top view
dimensions of all the frames.
Great thread Idea CG.

[CG]

That is a great start, and its one I have personally never seen ... Thanks!

Once again, I was hoping that if any of you fellas that have those factory frame diagrams could you please post them here. It would be nice if a person did a search on frames an all encompassing thread would pop up just to make life a little easier ... Thanks guys, I hope this thread turns in to a useful tool.

[Longhorn 69]

I bought a 69 Chevy Truck Shop and Overhaul Service Manual on a CD and I think it has what you are looking for. In the 69 Chevy Truck Chassis Service Manual, Frame Section Chapter 2, has all the dimensions for series 10 thru 60. I think I bought it from Classic Parts of America, and they have them for all 6 years classes. $25.00. Along with this forum, they have been very useful for me. I tried to copy a page or 2 from it for you to see, but unsuccessful, at this point. LMC also has them.
Greg

[Getter-Done]

Found this today in FAQ

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=180770


It will be good to have them in one thread.
Good Idea CG.
I will keep looking.

[Andyking1203]

I saved those pics and 3 and 4 are the easiest to see

[C-cab23]

I have these dimensions....I hope they help

[C-cab23]

Here is another one

[rechinca]

I know you were asking to put it in one thread, but if you go to the GM Heritage Center page for trucks, you can find all of that plus the specs for everything under the sun on these trucks plus GM’s autos. It helped me a bunch especially when translating the engine that came in mine since it wasn’t the original.

[Getter-Done]

Originally Posted by rechinca

I know you were asking to put it in one thread, but if you go to the GM Heritage Center page for trucks, you can find all of that plus the specs for everything under the sun on these trucks plus GM’s autos. It helped me a bunch especially when translating the engine that came in mine since it wasn’t the original.

Thanks for sharing that info.
That's a good source.

https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-...tion-kits.html

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[rechinca]

Getter-Done, it was especially helpful when I found out about it on an old thread here. My original motor was replaced by some PO and by digging through the engine number I was able to determine what model car it came out of. Then I backtracked through the GM site to find out the specs for the 1972 Chevelle it came out of. Plus there are all kind of specs for things like maintenance, dimensions, engine, drivetrain and everything you want to know/not know.

[CG]

Originally Posted by rechinca

I know you were asking to put it in one thread, but if you go to the GM Heritage Center page for trucks, you can find all of that plus the specs for everything under the sun on these trucks plus GM’s autos. It helped me a bunch especially when translating the engine that came in mine since it wasn’t the original.

I looked through the 67,68, 70,71, and 72's. I agree that is an invaluable source to have when building these trucks. But there weren't any pics of the frames like the ones C-cab23 posted.

I think a side and top view like the ones he posted would be great. Unfortunately the pics he posted came out a little bit small and hard to read.

If anyone has a source for those Id be happy to scan and size them for this thread.

[AussieinNC]

Here is the link to the post showing the images....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336069

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

This is all I have too contribute.
I hope someone has top view
dimensions of all the frames.
Great thread Idea CG.
Attachment 1851233

This is an interesting little clip. It says four wheel drive cab and chassis were available from 6' to 8.5'. That is just saying you could get a half ton or 3/4 ton 4x4 without a standard bed because GM never built any actual C30 or bigger cab and chassis 4x4 trucks. If you find a 4x4 one, they were converted by an outside company such as Marmon Herrington, Napco, or maybe even Scottbuilt. Too bad that 8.5' wording meant they would have offered the 133" chassis in 4x4 which is the Longhorn frame. It must mean they let 6" hang off the back of a standard K frame.

[Getter-Done]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

This is an interesting little clip. It says four wheel drive cab and chassis were available from 6' to 8.5'. That is just saying you could get a half ton or 3/4 ton 4x4 without a standard bed because GM never built any actual C30 or bigger cab and chassis 4x4 trucks. If you find a 4x4 one, they were converted by an outside company such as Marmon Herrington, Napco, or maybe even Scottbuilt. Too bad that 8.5' wording meant they would have offered the 133" chassis in 4x4 which is the Longhorn frame. It must mean they let 6" hang off the back of a standard K frame.

Yeah
That would be One Long Truck

Flip for me