60-66 crew cab wheel base - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

djnordeen · 07-21-2018, 09:29 AM

Hello,

Anybody have wheel base specs for the Crew Cabs?
Any other crew cab specs, like cab mounting dimensions?

Thanks

66Gilbert · 07-21-2018, 10:35 AM

I can only speak for my Ambruster Stageway Crew Cab. Most were built on a long bed chassis wheel base of 127" and had the bed cut down to a funny looking short bed. My 1966 Crew Cab had the frame extended by one foot and has a wheel base of 139" and had the bed cut down to an out of proportion 6.5 foot short bed. Not sure if they were ever made but a Crew Cab with a regular short bed (bed not cut) would have had a wheel base of 148.5". A long bed Crew Cab has a wheel base of 160.5".

66Gilbert · 07-21-2018, 10:43 AM

Here is a picture of mine.

**Clyde65** · 07-21-2018, 10:43 AM

Like 66gilbert said, most were 127” WB.
If you need a crew, with full long bed, I can measure my dad’s.

djnordeen · 07-21-2018, 02:49 PM

I have a 1994 K3500 Chevy Crew Cab 4x4 SWR, that I am going to replace next year with a newer 2006 or 07 K3500 Chevy Crew Cab 4x4 SWR.

Wanting to do a project Crew Truck in the mid 60's.
My wheel base is 168.5"

Thanks!

**Captainfab** · 07-21-2018, 11:19 PM

A '88 and up frame would not be my choice to mount a '60-'66 body. You are in for a LOT of work.

djnordeen · 07-22-2018, 08:25 AM

Yes I understand that.
What I am thinking is to merge the two bodies together. Use the 94 cab on the inside, floorpan, firewall,roof and rear. Then fab the outer 64-66 "skin" to replace the 94 "skin".

djnordeen · 07-22-2018, 05:35 PM

Clyde65 That would be great if you could measure your dad's Crew.
Thanks

07-21-2018, 09:29 AM	#1
djnordeen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 15	60-66 crew cab wheel base Hello, Anybody have wheel base specs for the Crew Cabs? Any other crew cab specs, like cab mounting dimensions? Thanks

07-21-2018, 10:35 AM	#2
66Gilbert 1966 Crew Cab & 4X4 Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 904	Re: 60-66 crew cab wheel base I can only speak for my Ambruster Stageway Crew Cab. Most were built on a long bed chassis wheel base of 127" and had the bed cut down to a funny looking short bed. My 1966 Crew Cab had the frame extended by one foot and has a wheel base of 139" and had the bed cut down to an out of proportion 6.5 foot short bed. Not sure if they were ever made but a Crew Cab with a regular short bed (bed not cut) would have had a wheel base of 148.5". A long bed Crew Cab has a wheel base of 160.5". Last edited by 66Gilbert; 07-21-2018 at 10:59 AM.

07-21-2018, 10:43 AM	#3
66Gilbert 1966 Crew Cab & 4X4 Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 904	Re: 60-66 crew cab wheel base Here is a picture of mine. Last edited by 66Gilbert; 07-21-2018 at 10:55 AM.

07-21-2018, 10:43 AM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: 60-66 crew cab wheel base Like 66gilbert said, most were 127” WB. If you need a crew, with full long bed, I can measure my dad’s. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

07-21-2018, 02:49 PM	#5
djnordeen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 15	Re: 60-66 crew cab wheel base I have a 1994 K3500 Chevy Crew Cab 4x4 SWR, that I am going to replace next year with a newer 2006 or 07 K3500 Chevy Crew Cab 4x4 SWR. Wanting to do a project Crew Truck in the mid 60's. My wheel base is 168.5" Thanks!

07-21-2018, 11:19 PM	#6
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 60-66 crew cab wheel base A '88 and up frame would not be my choice to mount a '60-'66 body. You are in for a LOT of work. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

07-22-2018, 08:25 AM	#7
djnordeen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 15	Re: 60-66 crew cab wheel base Yes I understand that. What I am thinking is to merge the two bodies together. Use the 94 cab on the inside, floorpan, firewall,roof and rear. Then fab the outer 64-66 "skin" to replace the 94 "skin".

07-22-2018, 05:35 PM	#8
djnordeen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 15	Re: 60-66 crew cab wheel base Clyde65 That would be great if you could measure your dad's Crew. Thanks



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