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Old 08-12-2009, 06:26 PM   #1
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Truck Width for Trailer Towing

Hey All,

We're going on a 3hr drive in about a week to pick up a '65 and want to make sure it'll fit on the trailer before we head out. I know the particulars will vary depending on how you've set-up your tire/wheel combo, but can somebody tell me their outside-to-outside wheel dimension?

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Old 08-12-2009, 09:49 PM   #2
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Hey All,

We're going on a 3hr drive in about a week to pick up a '65 and want to make sure it'll fit on the trailer before we head out. I know the particulars will vary depending on how you've set-up your tire/wheel combo, but can somebody tell me their outside-to-outside wheel dimension?

Thanks loads.
I wish I could help you with the truck width but mine is still apart . I can tell you that my trailer is 18ft. long and 6'6" wide. The '65 fits on it fine. Remembering back it was a tight fit.
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Old 08-13-2009, 12:08 PM   #3
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Re: Truck Width for Trailer Towing

Most trailers are between 80"-84" between the fenders.
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Old 08-13-2009, 09:14 PM   #4
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Re: Truck Width for Trailer Towing

Thanks Guys, but can anybody tell me the outside-to-outside wheel dimension of the 60 - 66 pickup truck?
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Old 08-13-2009, 09:42 PM   #5
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Thanks Guys, but can anybody tell me the outside-to-outside wheel dimension of the 60 - 66 pickup truck?
I just measured my truck and the rear width is 75". That is with a 275/60r15 on a 15x8 wheel. The front was about an inch narrower with a 235/70r15 tire. I know it is not the factory tire size but maybe it helps.
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Old 08-17-2009, 10:22 PM   #6
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<snip>... but maybe it helps.
It sure does! Thank you very much for going through the trouble.

The trailer is 76" wide so it should be no problem
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Old 08-22-2009, 11:28 PM   #7
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Re: Truck Width for Trailer Towing

Greg65,

Just wanted to drop back in for an update. Your information was spot-on as we had about 1" total clearance. It was a nice fit and loaded on the trailer perfectly.




We got it home and even though it sat for a few years, we were able to get 'er running in short order.




A write-up is here with a video of the first run for anyone who's interested.
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Old 08-23-2009, 10:00 AM   #8
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Greg65,

Just wanted to drop back in for an update. Your information was spot-on as we had about 1" total clearance. It was a nice fit and loaded on the trailer perfectly.




We got it home and even though it sat for a few years, we were able to get 'er running in short order.




A write-up is here with a video of the first run for anyone who's interested.
Good to see it fit and that you got it home. Nice looking project.
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Old 08-23-2009, 12:48 AM   #9
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Re: Truck Width for Trailer Towing

congrats on a nice rig.....
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