I have 53 chevy truck someone was going to build and cut the axles out. I need the measurements without having the old axles in. From some bolt holes or cab mounts. Maybe someone has a schematic of the frame or a web site to find this info.
This question can be answered from the ***embly Manual and given a little time I'll find mine and look up some numbers. But there are some things you need to know. First you didn't say which model '53 this is, and there is a lot of difference between the various models. I'm ***uming its a 1/2-ton. Second is that the rear wheels never looked right in these trucks stock. Since you are on the HAMB I ***ume you aren't trying to restore this truck. Rather than worry about the original position you may be a lot happier if you set the postions to look right with your tire/wheel combination and ride height. And that applies again at the front, but for different reasons. If you are going to lower the truck its common to move the axle centerline forward to keep the wheel position looking right in the opening. What was cut off? Knowing what was cut will help identify what measurement points would be most useful.
They removed the front axle and springs, down to just the bare frame. In the rear they did the same, Thus i have a bare frame. This is a short or standard bed. 6 foot Thanks for the help
Front axle centerline STOCK is 20.594 inches behind the extreme front of the frame. Rear axle centerline STOCK is 116 inches behind the front axle. These numbers are from my 1954 book but should be the same. The front axle centerline should be straight under the holes on either side of the frame where the brake lines p*** through. Let me say again that if you are not restoring the truck these numbers are only a starting place and that you'll probably want to modify both. As the truck comes lower you'll want to move the front axle forward. The rear axle should be moved toward the rear even at stock height.
yup, definitely get some wheels/tires set in the fenders, at your planned ride height. And spend some time looking at the shape of the wheel opening, you might discover that the center of the bottom of the opening is an inch or so back from the center of the top of the opening! they are wierd. look at other trucks or pictures of other trucks to see what we're talking about
I'm doing mine right now, no way would I use a tape measure till after I eyeballed it first with the fenders on. then square everything with a tape. dropped mine 8 inches on both ends
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