157" W.B. cab-n-chassis for car hauler?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Swiftshifter68** · 03-25-2011, 01:13 PM

I'm gettin' a 1 Ton cab-n-chassis delivered on Monday, it's a 157" wheelbase with a Dana 70 rearend and '71 (for now, soon-to-be '68) sheetmetal with 16" Alcoas all around. My plan is to have a "car hauler" bed built for it, as my cousin is a talented fabricator/welder. I'll be trading a SBC build for the work, as that is what I'm good at and after selling off alot of the extras, I should be into the rest for "Free".
My question is: Will this chassis wheelbase present any problems as far as bein' "too short" to be a car hauler for say, my '68 Chevelle (or a '69 C20, for that matter?) The ones I've seen seem to fall into this category of lengths between 157-200", any thoughts? I keep thinkin' I see trucks for sale that are appx. 180"-thereabouts. Is it just my eyes foolin' me?

Thanks in advance for any and all input!!

---==Temio Williams
Yuba City, CA

**lolife99** · 03-28-2011, 12:32 AM

I wish I could answer your question but I can't.
Here's a bump to see if anyone else will chime in.
Having an old car hauler would be cool!

**Swiftshifter68** · 03-29-2011, 05:53 AM

It's funny I didn't notice earlier but, the frame doesn't have the little "hump" in it that dictates where the axle placement needs to be. I can technically move the axle and springs back as far as I want, maybe that's why I think I've seen other trucks that look "longer".

---==Temio Williams
Yuba City, CA

**Swiftshifter68** · 03-29-2011, 12:37 PM

I'll try to post pic's in the Project Section, although I have to make myself work on my C10 to get it on the road as my Daily Driver.

---==Temio Williams
Yuba City, CA

Walts_restoration · 03-29-2011, 12:59 PM

andrewt2 has a 69 rollback in his driveway, ill give him a text/call and see what his wheelbase is.

andrewt2 · 03-29-2011, 01:21 PM

I will check my rollback after work and let you know.

love my 72 · 09-11-2011, 01:06 AM

Hey Andrewt2,

how about posting some pics of that cool roll back of yours to give him a little motivation?

Walts_restoration · 09-11-2011, 01:08 AM

its for sale! thats things been driveway art since about the time that 68 of his was supposed to hit the road!

andrewt2 · 09-11-2011, 11:07 PM

I forgot about this thread! Still havent measured my wheel base but here are a few shots of my ramp truck.

03-25-2011, 01:13 PM	#1
Swiftshifter68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Yuba City, CA 95991 Posts: 161	157" W.B. cab-n-chassis for car hauler?? I'm gettin' a 1 Ton cab-n-chassis delivered on Monday, it's a 157" wheelbase with a Dana 70 rearend and '71 (for now, soon-to-be '68) sheetmetal with 16" Alcoas all around. My plan is to have a "car hauler" bed built for it, as my cousin is a talented fabricator/welder. I'll be trading a SBC build for the work, as that is what I'm good at and after selling off alot of the extras, I should be into the rest for "Free". My question is: Will this chassis wheelbase present any problems as far as bein' "too short" to be a car hauler for say, my '68 Chevelle (or a '69 C20, for that matter?) The ones I've seen seem to fall into this category of lengths between 157-200", any thoughts? I keep thinkin' I see trucks for sale that are appx. 180"-thereabouts. Is it just my eyes foolin' me? Thanks in advance for any and all input!! ---==Temio Williams Yuba City, CA

03-28-2011, 12:32 AM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,684	Re: 157" W.B. cab-n-chassis for car hauler?? I wish I could answer your question but I can't. Here's a bump to see if anyone else will chime in. Having an old car hauler would be cool! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-29-2011, 05:53 AM	#3
Swiftshifter68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Yuba City, CA 95991 Posts: 161	Re: 157" W.B. cab-n-chassis for car hauler?? It's funny I didn't notice earlier but, the frame doesn't have the little "hump" in it that dictates where the axle placement needs to be. I can technically move the axle and springs back as far as I want, maybe that's why I think I've seen other trucks that look "longer". ---==Temio Williams Yuba City, CA

03-29-2011, 12:37 PM	#4
Swiftshifter68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Yuba City, CA 95991 Posts: 161	Re: 157" W.B. cab-n-chassis for car hauler?? I'll try to post pic's in the Project Section, although I have to make myself work on my C10 to get it on the road as my Daily Driver. ---==Temio Williams Yuba City, CA

03-29-2011, 12:59 PM	#5
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: 157" W.B. cab-n-chassis for car hauler?? andrewt2 has a 69 rollback in his driveway, ill give him a text/call and see what his wheelbase is. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

03-29-2011, 01:21 PM	#6
andrewt2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Carbondale, Kansas Posts: 547	Re: 157" W.B. cab-n-chassis for car hauler?? I will check my rollback after work and let you know.

09-11-2011, 01:06 AM	#7
love my 72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: East Bay,CA Posts: 298	Re: 157" W.B. cab-n-chassis for car hauler?? Hey Andrewt2, how about posting some pics of that cool roll back of yours to give him a little motivation? __________________ 51 Chevy 3100 Deluxe Cab(SOLD) 65 **stang 6cyl 70 C10 Long Bed Fleetside(1st truck,thanks Dad![SOLD]) 72 C10 Short Bed Fleetside 73 Blazer 2WD Catalina Blue White Top(Needs Love) 73 Blazer 2WD Work in progress LT1/4L60E 83 Grand National (SOLD) 94 Blazer K1500 Silverado (SOLD) 96 Impala SS All original (NEXT IN LINE 2 B SOLD) 99 Tahoe 2DR, 2WD

09-11-2011, 01:08 AM	#8
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: 157" W.B. cab-n-chassis for car hauler?? its for sale! thats things been driveway art since about the time that 68 of his was supposed to hit the road! __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

09-11-2011, 11:07 PM	#9
andrewt2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Carbondale, Kansas Posts: 547	Re: 157" W.B. cab-n-chassis for car hauler?? I forgot about this thread! Still havent measured my wheel base but here are a few shots of my ramp truck. Attached Images



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