How wide are 67-72 chevy trucks? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67ChevyRedneck · 03-21-2008, 07:00 PM

Like the title says, I'm at work and need to reserve a trailer during lunch today. I found that a few people have said 79", is this the absolute widest point of the bed and is the number correct?

I think I'm buying a complete fleet bed and want to make sure it fits inside the trailer I rent. I'll be picking it up tomorrow.

Thanks all

**Palf70Step** · 03-21-2008, 08:03 PM

Don't have the specs off hand, but why not flip it upside down on your Z-71?

67ChevyRedneck · 03-21-2008, 08:40 PM

I really don't like the idea of doing that

My dad told me to do the same thing. If my truck was beat up, I'd do it, but I can just see the bed getting scratched all to hell, then I'd have to run straps along the bedsides, more scratches...... My Z71 needs to stay nice for another 5 or 6 years

I went and measured the trailers...only 77 inches wide... My 67 bumper was between 78-79", so I guess it's a hair too wide? ARRRGH!

EDIT:

HA HA! A feller at work has a trailer I can borrow! Wo hoo! It's only 6' wide, but I can put the bed on upside down with some 2x4's!

**Palf70Step** · 03-21-2008, 09:07 PM

The only way to move them

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Uncle Jed

Sport/Truck · 03-21-2008, 09:17 PM

If the flat bed has rails can’t you put 4x4’s across, and lay the bed across them?
s/t

67ChevyRedneck · 03-21-2008, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sport/Truck

If the flat bed has rails can’t you put 4x4’s across, and lay the bed across them?
s/t

That's what I plan on doing, I think. The trailer isn't a flatbed, it has 1' high raised sides, or I may put it in the trailer crooked?

That looks like it was a good fit Bill!

03-21-2008, 07:00 PM	#1
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03-21-2008, 08:03 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,767	Re: How wide are 67-72 chevy trucks? Don't have the specs off hand, but why not flip it upside down on your Z-71? __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-21-2008, 08:40 PM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: How wide are 67-72 chevy trucks? I really don't like the idea of doing that My dad told me to do the same thing. If my truck was beat up, I'd do it, but I can just see the bed getting scratched all to hell, then I'd have to run straps along the bedsides, more scratches...... My Z71 needs to stay nice for another 5 or 6 years I went and measured the trailers...only 77 inches wide... My 67 bumper was between 78-79", so I guess it's a hair too wide? ARRRGH! EDIT: HA HA! A feller at work has a trailer I can borrow! Wo hoo! It's only 6' wide, but I can put the bed on upside down with some 2x4's! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 03-21-2008 at 08:55 PM.

03-21-2008, 09:07 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,767	Re: How wide are 67-72 chevy trucks? The only way to move them Sign Uncle Jed Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-21-2008, 09:17 PM	#5
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