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Old 02-28-2013, 12:35 PM   #1
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79 Chevy length and width
Ive tried searching for this. I'm buying a house and I'm trying to figure out the length and width of my 79 chevy c10 longbed to see how much garage space it will take. I've tried doing this myself with a tape measure and as you can imagine its hard to measure a vehicle yourself. Was wondering if anyone knew these specs so I don't have to wait till I can get someone to help me.
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Old 02-28-2013, 12:53 PM   #2
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Place a marker at the side of your rear bumper, place a marker at the side of your front bumper measure between them. Add 12” you’ll know you have enough room

Same for the side width
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Old 02-28-2013, 01:57 PM   #3
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Place a marker at the side of your rear bumper, place a marker at the side of your front bumper measure between them. Add 12” you’ll know you have enough room

Same for the side width
Was just hoping somebody knew the specs. If not Ill make due. My truck is buried between snow piles at the moment so difficult to do that.
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Old 02-28-2013, 01:59 PM   #4
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Re: 79 Chevy length and width
According to the info package in the GM Heritage Center archive:

http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/docs...olet-Truck.pdf

(page 106)

211.4" overall length for a C10903

79.6" width for all models (less mirrors).

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Add 12” you’ll know you have enough room
BTW - The garage is never big enough....



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Get two trucks parke them next to eachother then double that space and there you go.
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Thanks for posting the numbers for me. Much appreciated
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