1960-66 Chevy/GMC Truck Frame Diagram

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Thanks again Bud!
You da man!

1963 Chevrolet Truck - YouTube

[mikeesracing]

When I first saw the diagrams I thought I won't need those, but after thinking about it for a couple or seconds I thought of a couple of measurments I might need.

Thanks

[Huffstutler]

Does anyone have frame dimension charts for the 1960-1962 C-60 L-60 series 175" wheelbase with the X brace? And any type of photo? Thanks!

[6066gmcguy]

I guess I'm going to be the bad guy here, because we all know that both GMC & Chevy were NOT the same for these years of Trucks, just keep that in mind when posting and reading this forum, if it saids Chevrolet on it it done not mean its the same as GMC. Other then that nice scans.

[Huffstutler]

Originally Posted by 6066gmcguy

I guess I'm going to be the bad guy here, because we all know that both GMC & Chevy were NOT the same for these years of Trucks, just keep that in mind when posting and reading this forum, if it saids Chevrolet on it it done not mean its the same as GMC. Other then that nice scans.

Isn't the GMC 1000 and the Chevrolet C-10 the same frame? I did notice that the larger trucks seem to have a different frame setup but my request here is for the Chevrolet C-60 and L-60 175" wheelbase :-)

[Huffstutler]

Originally Posted by spudder

Does anyone have frame charts or diagonal measurements used to determine frame damage(diamonding) resulting from a collision?
I know body shops had this information with their frame racks.

The 1/2 ton diagrams posted earlier above have those dimensions on them

[padresag]

Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

1963-1966 Chevy/GMC Truck Frame Diagram:
800X600 View is the only size that would work!

this is a 60 - 62 4 x4 frame not a 64-66
aerotrucks picture is right for a 63 and is the same for 64-66 2 wheel drive
ron

[Huffstutler]

Originally Posted by padresag

this is a 60 - 62 4 x4 frame not a 64-66
aerotrucks picture is right for a 63 and is the same for 64-66 2 wheel drive
ron

The one with an X brace is for the 1/2 ton 2WD 1960-1962 Chevrolet and GMC pickups. The heavier ladder frame is the 3/4-1 ton and 4WD version. As for the 1963 2WD, that has a different frame with long rear control arms like this:



Does anyone have a cleaner larger version of this diagram?

Also seeking a dimensions chart (and any photos please) for the 2 ton long wheelbase (and says school bus too) that also has a X brace like below:



Thanks in advance for posting the charts here!

Eric

[1rudestude]

I bought this truck a couple of weeks ago and have put an engine in and got it running but the wiring is a mess. I was wondering if any body has a wiring diagram for this truck. Thanks it is a 62 G M C 1/2 ton short fleetside

[may bob]

I am new member just got a 1965 GMC V-6 trying to learn how to rebuild could I call you by phone to learn at 74 I am not very good on the computer I have been looking on this site and found your post you made 1-26-2009 about body digrahams and vin # my vin # is 1502pf5724b how can I decode this it is a 4 speed on the floor
Thanks for any help you can give to
Bob

[tincan1966]

Thanks for bringing this back TTT. I was just looking for this yesterday and wasn't having any luck-think I typed in the wrong search.

Awesome info!

wouldn't by chance have the same info for a '64-66 Tilt cab, would ya???

[Boomscatty]

Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

1960-66 Chevy/GMC Truck Factory Frame Diagram with exploded views, measurements, bolt hole dia., and part numbers. This diagram of the whole frame is useful when trying to identify, compare, and modify the frame of your frame of your truck.

(WILL POST PICTURES TOMORROW)
These will be large jpegs so you can read all the measurements with no problems.

If anyone needs measurements or diagrams of anything. . . Just let me know and I will scan and post them up. I will also be scanning and posting:
Vechicle Serial Number Identification
Truck Series Identification
Engine Series Number and Suffix Chart
Transmission Identification
Truck Rear Axle Identification
And more. . .

Do you know what the difference is in the rear between 60-62 and 63-72? I see all part numbers for suspension etc. go from 63-72 but it looks all the same???

[LVPhotos]

The trailing arms are same, springs, bags. Not the same shocks, Panhard bar, extra stuff we don't need like crossmember. The x frame is wider and shaped different for notches and gas tanks.

[LVPhotos]

Here is a few shot before and after arm exchange and shock relocated.

[Boomscatty]

Originally Posted by LVPhotos

The trailing arms are same, springs, bags. Not the same shocks, Panhard bar, extra stuff we don't need like crossmember. The x frame is wider and shaped different for notches and gas tanks.

Thanks!! I bought a rear bag kit from ridetech and am about to tackle the install, but had to get the 63-72 since that's all they offer. So the shocks may not work? Any clue what the difference in the shocks is? Sounds like everything else should bolt in.

[LVPhotos]

My Ride Tech kit came with shocks and were way too short. You might use for front. I thought they stoped sending shocks. I been on Schrader valves for a while. Now getting ready for Porterbuilt front and Accuair control.

[Boomscatty]

Originally Posted by LVPhotos

My Ride Tech kit came with shocks and were way too short. You might use for front. I thought they stoped sending shocks. I been on Schrader valves for a while. Now getting ready for Porterbuilt front and Accuair control.

I've got shockwaves up front and the rear kit came with ridetech rq shocks. I have the full digital E3 ridetech set up.

[Bob Sacamano]

Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

1960-66 Chevy/GMC Truck Factory Frame Diagram with exploded views, measurements, bolt hole dia., and part numbers. This diagram of the whole frame is useful when trying to identify, compare, and modify the frame of your frame of your truck.

(WILL POST PICTURES TOMORROW)
These will be large jpegs so you can read all the measurements with no problems.

If anyone needs measurements or diagrams of anything. . . Just let me know and I will scan and post them up. I will also be scanning and posting:
Vechicle Serial Number Identification
Truck Series Identification
Engine Series Number and Suffix Chart
Transmission Identification
Truck Rear Axle Identification
And more. . .

Hello there!

Is there any chance you have one of these for a '36? A very good friend of mine is building a frame for one, so I've been trying to track one down for a while, but have come up with nothing so far.

If not, are you able to point me in the right direction?

Thanks!

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Originally Posted by Bob Sacamano

Hello there!

Is there any chance you have one of these for a '36? A very good friend of mine is building a frame for one, so I've been trying to track one down for a while, but have come up with nothing so far.

If not, are you able to point me in the right direction?

Thanks!

Hey Bud,

I'm sorry I don't but here is some info on these links below.

https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/doc...olet-Truck.pdf

http://www.oldchevytrucks.com/blog/i...icles/1934-46/

https://www.google.com/search?q=1936...es+%26+Chassis

http://www.progressiveautomotive.com...short-bed.html

[Bob Sacamano]

Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

Hey Bud,

I'm sorry I don't but here is some info on these links below.

https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/doc...olet-Truck.pdf

http://www.oldchevytrucks.com/blog/i...icles/1934-46/

https://www.google.com/search?q=1936...es+%26+Chassis

http://www.progressiveautomotive.com...short-bed.html

Thanks for the info & quick reply. Do you happen to know what other years I can look for that would be compatible?

Thanks again.

[padresag]

what are you needing to know specifically?
ron

[Bob Sacamano]

Originally Posted by padresag

what are you needing to know specifically?
ron

Basically all the dimensions/measurements to build a frame. Measurements such as the locations of cross members, where (from the front) to the first cab mount, etc. Does this make sense? Something Like this:

[padresag]

good luck. you might find someone on stovebolt .com. there are some old chev restoration groups that are around and as mentioned the GMC historical site. I just thought of something that I will have to check out. think that it was in alberta
everything was pretty standard in concept from 32 -54 in the chassis dept.
ron

sorry can't find the info

[Bob Sacamano]

Originally Posted by padresag

good luck. you might find someone on stovebolt .com. there are some old chev restoration groups that are around and as mentioned the GMC historical site. I just thought of something that I will have to check out. think that it was in alberta
everything was pretty standard in concept from 32 -54 in the chassis dept.
ron

sorry can't find the info

Thanks for the info, i'll see where it takes me. Really appreciate the effort.

Thanks again.

[LostMy65]

I'm going to take this and load it into CAD.
Then can overlay the newer generation frames over it. That way members can have a visual of how the frames differ.