1965 Armrest Hole Question / Need Help - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Merican68C10 · 08-13-2021, 10:04 AM

I seem to be having an issue with a 1955-66 deluxe armrest. I purchased a set to install in my 1965 Chevy Suburban and it appears the mounting holes in the armrest are off considerably from my OEM door panel that came with the mounting holes/cage nuts installed from the factory.

I'm fairly certain that I read that all years are the same and I am aware that the 1966 armrest crossed over to the 1967-Mid 1968 body style, based off of that information I checked an OEM template I have from one of my NOS 1967 armrest boxes. The template matches my 1965 door panel perfectly.

So I'm not sure why these armrests are so far off? I see plenty of guys run them. Does any one have hole to hole measurements of their "Deluxe" style armrests?

Any help would greatly be appreciated!

**The Rocknrod** · 08-13-2021, 10:20 AM

I don't believe mine have the larger end width like yours show. I got mine at the Truck Shop, but Classic Parts https://www.classicparts.com/1955-65...info/19%2D633/has them also. That one doesn't look right you have there.

Merican68C10 · 08-13-2021, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

I don't believe mine have the larger end width like yours show. I got mine at the Truck Shop, but Classic Parts https://www.classicparts.com/1955-65...info/19%2D633/has them also. That one doesn't look right you have there.

Thanks, I'll need to look into that.

vin63 · 08-13-2021, 11:17 AM

That looks like a 53-54 Chevy car door armrest.

Merican68C10 · 08-13-2021, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by vin63

That looks like a 53-54 Chevy car door armrest.

I've reached out to the company I purchased it from, they are looking into it if it was packaged incorrectly. I was starting to think the same, like from a Chevy 210 I thought.

**cwcarpenter98** · 08-13-2021, 01:12 PM

That's definitely the wrong part. I purchased a pair of the aftermarket ones and they fit just fine. My doors didn't have armrests on them when new because there's no cage nuts on the inside. I'll have to change that at some point

**The Rocknrod** · 08-13-2021, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by vin63

That looks like a 53-54 Chevy car door armrest.

Yes, I think your right. - https://www.chevsofthe40s.com/detail...Assembled.html
And - https://www.nationalchevyassoc.com/U110
And - https://www.ecklers.com/chevy-armres...RoCWjkQAvD_BwE

Merican68C10 · 08-13-2021, 01:45 PM

Thanks all for the input. Now I'll await the company and see what they can do.

Appreciated, I guess this case is solved!

AcampoDave · 08-13-2021, 08:03 PM

Oddly enough, my mine has two sets of factory arm rest square mounting holes for the cage nuts. One narrow and one wide, or is it one fore and one aft.....hmmmm, I always thought it was the latter but now you got me wondering.

AcampoDave · 08-13-2021, 08:11 PM

Just so happens the panel is off my 64 right now so I too a pic...likely its for fore and aft no?

**The Rocknrod** · 08-13-2021, 08:45 PM

But the door panel holes would also have to different. Spacing looks the same though. I think mine also has the same unused holes.

08-13-2021, 10:04 AM	#1
Merican68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Joliet, Illinois Posts: 474	1965 Armrest Hole Question / Need Help I seem to be having an issue with a 1955-66 deluxe armrest. I purchased a set to install in my 1965 Chevy Suburban and it appears the mounting holes in the armrest are off considerably from my OEM door panel that came with the mounting holes/cage nuts installed from the factory. I'm fairly certain that I read that all years are the same and I am aware that the 1966 armrest crossed over to the 1967-Mid 1968 body style, based off of that information I checked an OEM template I have from one of my NOS 1967 armrest boxes. The template matches my 1965 door panel perfectly. So I'm not sure why these armrests are so far off? I see plenty of guys run them. Does any one have hole to hole measurements of their "Deluxe" style armrests? Any help would greatly be appreciated! Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Shortbed 2WD - Current Frame Off 1965 Chevy Suburban 2WD - on AirRide 1985 Chevy C10 Shortbed 2WD - OG Paint/Patina

08-13-2021, 10:20 AM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 1965 Armrest Hole Question / Need Help I don't believe mine have the larger end width like yours show. I got mine at the Truck Shop, but Classic Parts https://www.classicparts.com/1955-65...info/19%2D633/has them also. That one doesn't look right you have there. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

08-13-2021, 11:17 AM	#4
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: 1965 Armrest Hole Question / Need Help That looks like a 53-54 Chevy car door armrest. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

08-13-2021, 01:12 PM	#6
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,431	Re: 1965 Armrest Hole Question / Need Help That's definitely the wrong part. I purchased a pair of the aftermarket ones and they fit just fine. My doors didn't have armrests on them when new because there's no cage nuts on the inside. I'll have to change that at some point __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

08-13-2021, 01:45 PM	#8
Merican68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Joliet, Illinois Posts: 474	Re: 1965 Armrest Hole Question / Need Help Thanks all for the input. Now I'll await the company and see what they can do. Appreciated, I guess this case is solved! __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Shortbed 2WD - Current Frame Off 1965 Chevy Suburban 2WD - on AirRide 1985 Chevy C10 Shortbed 2WD - OG Paint/Patina

08-13-2021, 08:03 PM	#9
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,731	Re: 1965 Armrest Hole Question / Need Help Oddly enough, my mine has two sets of factory arm rest square mounting holes for the cage nuts. One narrow and one wide, or is it one fore and one aft.....hmmmm, I always thought it was the latter but now you got me wondering. Last edited by AcampoDave; 08-13-2021 at 08:11 PM.

08-13-2021, 08:11 PM	#10
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,731	Re: 1965 Armrest Hole Question / Need Help Just so happens the panel is off my 64 right now so I too a pic...likely its for fore and aft no? Attached Images

08-13-2021, 08:45 PM	#11
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 1965 Armrest Hole Question / Need Help But the door panel holes would also have to different. Spacing looks the same though. I think mine also has the same unused holes. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?



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