Truck Width for Trailer Towing - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BigJackDaddy · 08-12-2009, 06:26 PM

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.

greg65 · 08-12-2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BigJackDaddy

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.

502tripower · 08-13-2009, 12:08 PM

Most trailers are between 80"-84" between the fenders.

BigJackDaddy · 08-13-2009, 09:14 PM

Thanks Guys, but can anybody tell me the outside-to-outside wheel dimension of the 60 - 66 pickup truck?

greg65 · 08-13-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BigJackDaddy

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.

BigJackDaddy · 08-17-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by greg65

<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

BigJackDaddy · 08-22-2009, 11:28 PM

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.

4dranch · 08-23-2009, 12:48 AM

congrats on a nice rig.....

greg65 · 08-23-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BigJackDaddy

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.

08-12-2009, 06:26 PM	#1
BigJackDaddy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Falcon, CO Posts: 194	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? Thanks loads. __________________ ColoradoMelons.com

08-13-2009, 12:08 PM	#3
502tripower Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Satsop, WA Posts: 606	Re: Truck Width for Trailer Towing Most trailers are between 80"-84" between the fenders. __________________ 1963' Chev Custom Cab 502, 67' 435hp 3X2 intake, 9" 4:30 Posi 1961 Impala SS 348/350 4-speed 3:70 Posi 1961 Bel-Air Bubble Top 283 Turboglide soon to have a 348 3X2 4-speed 1950 17' Fairliner twin cockpit barrel stern 312 Y block 1X1 intake Borg Warner 1:1 gear 1957 Fleetform 14' twin cockpit barrel stern 1969 BP-125 Merc 1949 Transitier 3-wheel forklift Crosley 4-Banger 98' FXD 2002 2500HD

08-13-2009, 09:14 PM	#4
BigJackDaddy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Falcon, CO Posts: 194	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? __________________ ColoradoMelons.com

08-22-2009, 11:28 PM	#7
BigJackDaddy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Falcon, CO Posts: 194	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. __________________ ColoradoMelons.com Last edited by BigJackDaddy; 08-22-2009 at 11:45 PM. Reason: Added Pictures

08-23-2009, 12:48 AM	#8
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: Truck Width for Trailer Towing congrats on a nice rig..... __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

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