Still looking for wheel base length - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mag-d · 12-18-2006, 11:24 PM

Still looking for a wheel base length for a 50 chevy pickup if anyone might know or have a old manual with that info. Would appreciate anyone who might beable to help track this down.
Thanks

**Hart_Rod** · 12-18-2006, 11:37 PM

116" for the short bed.

PDW HOTRODS · 12-19-2006, 12:29 AM

Shortbed is 116, but the back tires are not centered in the wheel
openings. I would move the rear back 1 inch, and make it 117.

mag-d · 12-19-2006, 08:28 PM

Thank you, we were guessing 116 to 117. We were gonna set up for wheel well location though and let it fall on looks.

MARTINSR · 12-20-2006, 02:44 AM

I was going to say just that, let the looks rule. Forget the measuring tape other than side to side. How it LOOKS in the wheel wells is what is most important. A little forward or rearward looks like CRAP.

Brian

**Hart_Rod** · 12-20-2006, 07:47 AM

Here's a picture of mine with the rear end 1" back from center (117").

MARTINSR · 12-20-2006, 11:34 PM

That looks like a nicely detailed truck, very sharp.

Brian

**Hart_Rod** · 12-20-2006, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARTINSR

That looks like a nicely detailed truck, very sharp.

Brian

Thanks! Just rolled over 13K on the odometer.

solidaxel · 12-22-2006, 10:26 AM

Rob,
Is the front wheel in the same C/L location as the solidaxle was?
Did you move the front wheel forward?

**Hart_Rod** · 12-22-2006, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solidaxel

Rob,
Is the front wheel in the same C/L location as the solidaxle was?
Did you move the front wheel forward?

I installed a Heidt's front end kit according to their directions which is supposed be the original center line. I moved the rear back an inch to better center it in the fender. It may not look exactly centered, but that is partially due to the way the rear fender tapers back toward the bottom (it's not a perfect circle).

Rob

PDW HOTRODS · 12-31-2006, 01:11 AM

Thats a great looking truck, and I love the paint. How do you post
pictures here?

**Hart_Rod** · 12-31-2006, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PDW HOTRODS

Thats a great looking truck, and I love the paint. How do you post
pictures here?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=58386

12-18-2006, 11:24 PM	#1
mag-d Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 13	Still looking for wheel base length Still looking for a wheel base length for a 50 chevy pickup if anyone might know or have a old manual with that info. Would appreciate anyone who might beable to help track this down. Thanks

12-18-2006, 11:37 PM	#2
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,837	Re: Still looking for wheel base length 116" for the short bed. __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

12-19-2006, 12:29 AM	#3
PDW HOTRODS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sutherlin Oregon Posts: 495	Re: Still looking for wheel base length Shortbed is 116, but the back tires are not centered in the wheel openings. I would move the rear back 1 inch, and make it 117.

12-19-2006, 08:28 PM	#4
mag-d Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 13	Re: Still looking for wheel base length Thank you, we were guessing 116 to 117. We were gonna set up for wheel well location though and let it fall on looks.

12-20-2006, 02:44 AM	#5
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Still looking for wheel base length I was going to say just that, let the looks rule. Forget the measuring tape other than side to side. How it LOOKS in the wheel wells is what is most important. A little forward or rearward looks like CRAP. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

12-20-2006, 07:47 AM	#6
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,837	Re: Still looking for wheel base length Here's a picture of mine with the rear end 1" back from center (117"). Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

12-20-2006, 11:34 PM	#7
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Still looking for wheel base length That looks like a nicely detailed truck, very sharp. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

12-22-2006, 10:26 AM	#9
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Still looking for wheel base length Rob, Is the front wheel in the same C/L location as the solidaxle was? Did you move the front wheel forward? __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

12-31-2006, 01:11 AM	#11
PDW HOTRODS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sutherlin Oregon Posts: 495	Re: Still looking for wheel base length Thats a great looking truck, and I love the paint. How do you post pictures here?



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