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chevy_fatman · 01-12-2006, 07:49 PM

....our trucks? reason I ask is I'm looking at trailer to haul my 2wd blazer and shortbed around, trailer is about 72 inches between the fenders and I was wondering if my trucks would fit wide wise.

Thanks for the responses.

Longhorn Man · 01-12-2006, 07:56 PM

with narrow tires, you MIGHT get in there.
My book shows 79 inches at the rockers, but no listing for the tires.
I'll look some more for you though.

chevy_fatman · 01-12-2006, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

with narrow tires, you MIGHT get in there.
My book shows 79 inches at the rockers, but no listing for the tires.
I'll look some more for you though.

Well that leaves that trailer outta the question then

, I'll be putting wider wheels/tires than stock in my '67 and the blazer, well you know it definately doesn't have the stock wheel anymore

Thanks Andy.

68haywagon · 01-12-2006, 08:00 PM

I had a uhual that was 79" wide to haul a 71 rolling chassis and it just fit.

Mike

**71swb4x4** · 01-12-2006, 08:04 PM

I hauled my lowered 2wd Jimmy on a similar trailer. I will try to get the fender measurements on that one for you. I can tell you that I didn't have much extra room.

**71swb4x4** · 01-12-2006, 08:22 PM

I just measured my Jimmy, 77 1/2" was the least I could get it, and I would say that 79" is probably more accurate, but I was trying to give you the benefit of the doubt.
I believe my trailer is 86" wide fender to fender.

chevy_fatman · 01-12-2006, 09:48 PM

Thanks for the responses 68haywagon and 71swb4x4, I now know for a fact that trailer I was looking at won't fly

is more like an utility trailer that has metal rails all around so the body won;t even fit in there

The search for a bigger cheap trailer goes on

Longhorn Man · 01-12-2006, 09:58 PM

Just get a tow bar, no license plates required on a tow bar.

chevy_fatman · 01-12-2006, 10:39 PM

I know 'bout the towbar, but I'm foreseeing that I'll need a trailer when I take the frame with only the drivetrain to get the exhaust installed, them front wheels don't track worth $hit with a tow bar when you're only pulling an almost bare bones chassis, ask me how I know

68haywagon · 01-12-2006, 11:25 PM

You get a U-hual if you just need it for a day. I know your in PA, but what part?

Mike

bigblockc10 · 01-12-2006, 11:35 PM

Hey Guy's

Any of you guy's around the Eastern Pa area need a trailer I have a 21 ft car hauler with a 8,000 winch if you need it give me a shout I am always on the board.

I'll just need help with the fuel but It's a diesel so mileage is good.

68haywagon · 01-12-2006, 11:41 PM

LOL I'll keep that in mind since your only like 15-20 from my parents house

Mike

chevy_fatman · 01-12-2006, 11:48 PM

68haywagon, I always gotta be hunting down uhauls since they never seem to have one when I need it, having one of my own would make things so much easier, BTW I'm about 1 hr S. of Harrisburg in Hanover.

bigblockc10, Thanks for the offer, that's very generous of you!

I still got some pics of your truck you sent me a long time ago somewhere in my computer, does it still look like the pic in your avatar?

**ScottH** · 01-13-2006, 12:41 PM

Hey Paul, does that tow bar experience having anything to do with a trip to NJ?

Hope u r well.

Scott

chevy_fatman · 01-13-2006, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottH

Hey Paul, does that tow bar experience having anything to do with a trip to NJ?

Hope u r well.

Scott

Hey Scott, long time no see! how are you man? that experience was in NJ a couple of years ago

bigfredtn · 01-16-2006, 07:52 PM

I towed my 70 stepside from Knoxville to Memphis on U-Haul trailer. It is a 400 mile trip. Did not have any problems. I will tell you this, it is a tight fit. My tires are 255/70/15. Make sure you have someone guide you on the trailer, there is not any room for mistakes.

01-12-2006, 07:49 PM	#1
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	How wide are.... ....our trucks? reason I ask is I'm looking at trailer to haul my 2wd blazer and shortbed around, trailer is about 72 inches between the fenders and I was wondering if my trucks would fit wide wise. Thanks for the responses.

01-12-2006, 07:56 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: How wide are.... with narrow tires, you MIGHT get in there. My book shows 79 inches at the rockers, but no listing for the tires. I'll look some more for you though.

01-12-2006, 08:00 PM	#4
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: How wide are.... I had a uhual that was 79" wide to haul a 71 rolling chassis and it just fit. Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

01-12-2006, 08:04 PM	#5
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	Re: How wide are.... I hauled my lowered 2wd Jimmy on a similar trailer. I will try to get the fender measurements on that one for you. I can tell you that I didn't have much extra room. Attached Images __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-12-2006, 08:22 PM	#6
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	Re: How wide are.... I just measured my Jimmy, 77 1/2" was the least I could get it, and I would say that 79" is probably more accurate, but I was trying to give you the benefit of the doubt. I believe my trailer is 86" wide fender to fender. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-12-2006, 09:48 PM	#7
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	Re: How wide are.... Thanks for the responses 68haywagon and 71swb4x4, I now know for a fact that trailer I was looking at won't fly is more like an utility trailer that has metal rails all around so the body won;t even fit in there The search for a bigger cheap trailer goes on

01-12-2006, 09:58 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: How wide are.... Just get a tow bar, no license plates required on a tow bar.

01-12-2006, 10:39 PM	#9
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	Re: How wide are.... I know 'bout the towbar, but I'm foreseeing that I'll need a trailer when I take the frame with only the drivetrain to get the exhaust installed, them front wheels don't track worth $hit with a tow bar when you're only pulling an almost bare bones chassis, ask me how I know __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

01-12-2006, 11:25 PM	#10
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: How wide are.... You get a U-hual if you just need it for a day. I know your in PA, but what part? Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

01-12-2006, 11:35 PM	#11
bigblockc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Holland Pa. Posts: 76	Re: How wide are.... Hey Guy's Any of you guy's around the Eastern Pa area need a trailer I have a 21 ft car hauler with a 8,000 winch if you need it give me a shout I am always on the board. I'll just need help with the fuel but It's a diesel so mileage is good. __________________ 1970 C10 Stepside (soon to be a 68 w/PS/PB/S&W back-half narrowed F*D 9inch w/Discs) 66 427/435 corvette motor (hopefully 871 Blower) 66 M21 4 speed (swapped in a built TH400) 31/16.5/15 Mickeys (soon to be 29.5X18.5X15 MT) 1972 C10 Stepside Pro-Street 1988 bed 3" Top Chop Custom Red Pearl paint w/overlapping Ghost Flames P/S P/W P/B P/DL P/door open Everything Shaved Frenched antenna 461CI BBC BDS Blower 1100 Dynoed HP TH400 Super Heavy Duty Full Back-Half Narrowed 12 Bolt 4:10 Last edited by bigblockc10; 01-12-2006 at 11:36 PM.*

01-12-2006, 11:41 PM	#12
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: How wide are.... LOL I'll keep that in mind since your only like 15-20 from my parents house Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

01-12-2006, 11:48 PM	#13
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	Re: How wide are.... 68haywagon, I always gotta be hunting down uhauls since they never seem to have one when I need it, having one of my own would make things so much easier, BTW I'm about 1 hr S. of Harrisburg in Hanover. bigblockc10, Thanks for the offer, that's very generous of you! I still got some pics of your truck you sent me a long time ago somewhere in my computer, does it still look like the pic in your avatar? __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

01-13-2006, 12:41 PM	#14
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,191	Re: How wide are.... Hey Paul, does that tow bar experience having anything to do with a trip to NJ? Hope u r well. Scott

01-16-2006, 07:52 PM	#16
bigfredtn Active Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: West TN (Memphis area) now. East TN (my favorite place to live). Posts: 157	Re: How wide are.... I towed my 70 stepside from Knoxville to Memphis on U-Haul trailer. It is a 400 mile trip. Did not have any problems. I will tell you this, it is a tight fit. My tires are 255/70/15. Make sure you have someone guide you on the trailer, there is not any room for mistakes. __________________ BigFredTN 70 chevy stepside 350 with some goodies inside, turbo 400. 69 Chevy long wheel base. Dad bought new in 1970 62 Chevy Impala 98 GMC Yukon 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback I know its a Ford.



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