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Can anyone tell me the outside measurements of the front and rear tires on this truck, wheelbase, and year model? I need to pick it up 400 miles away and need to get an appropriate size trailer. Sorry I didn't know how to post pics here. See link below.

http://antiquechevy.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=v8era&action=display&thread=424

Thanks,
Jim

1964-66, weight about 8,400, can get other meauserments later today

If you pull the outer rear wheels and back it onto the trailer it will fit between the fenders of standard car hailers. Only problen is the 8400 lbs if that is accurate.

Some measurements would be awesome. I did see a sheet on ebay that listed a 1962 C-60 series curb weight at 5300-5866 Lbs. depending on wheelbase, I was hoping it was closer to that. I have access to a 20' X 83" car hauler and the idea of pulling outer wheels is a good idea, but I wonder if it will have enough tongue weight loadeed backwards? Outside width of front wheels is my main concern right now.
Thanks,
Jim

I think that you'd be way short on tongue weight putting it on backwards.

It depends upon the W/B but it will not be short on tongue weight if you can load it as far forward as possible and bolt the outer wheels to the frame or body. I've hauled them this way without incident. You don't have any concerns for the front axle width either.

The current owner e-mailed me today and said it measured 23' total length, 7' outside front wheels, 7'7" outside rears. I know measuring by yourself is hard to be accurate. This puts me a inch over between fenders if I nail it exactly in the middle of the trailer. Can any one confirm front wheel width and guess what wheelbase this would be?

Thanks,
Jim

Well, I can't give you any help with the front width conformation, but I do have a tip. If you do get it, take a tape measure with you and measure the length between the rear end of the flatbed and the center of the rear axle. If it is less than 3 feet long, you can use the 20 ft. trailer and let the rear portion of the flatbed hang off the back of the trailer and put a red flag or bandana to indicate it is a big load. Just make sure you tie it down with 2 straps or chains on the front and back for a total of 4 straps or chains. I almost lost a vehicle once on a trailer. It had a 1971 Volkswagon Beetle on it. There was only one strap on each end and the rear strap caught a sharp spot on the rim and cut it. Thankfully, there was a 2X12 board that we used as a tailgate that kept it on the trailer for about 30 miles, unknon to us. (The car was at the back of the trailer, so it did not damage the car). We did lose a ratchet and half of a strap, but better than a car or someones life! I learned a valuable lesson that day, ALWAYS double strap a trailered vehicle. Even if you are using chains, they can still come loose! It does not matter if you are towing it across town or across the state, better safe than sorry! Good luck, and let us know if you got the truck and get some pics of the roadtrip. Please let us know what happens!

Shouldnt that be, if it is at least 3 feet long?

If it is less than 3 feet from the rear axle to the back end of the truck, that means it's more than 20 feet from the rear axle to the front of the truck, and the rear wheels are also going to be hanging off the back of the trailer...

Thanks for the trailering tips. I usually use plenty straps especially on long trips. Waiting for a friend to see about using his 20' car hauler, woukld have to build ramps to get over the fenders. It would be at max weight limit, so am going to check local rental places for a dovetail equipment trailer. Would like to make the trip in a week or two.

Jim

When I ordered transport of my truck, they came with a car trailer first, even though I said it was i big truck.

They came back 2 weeks later with correct equipment:

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x264/uffeg/Viking%20in%20us/ULFCUTLASS020.jpg

So good luck. Might work if the outer rear wheels come off to squeeze it onto a car trailer. But it will be a very tight fit.

I made a typo MacX. Sorry about any confusion. And that viking is awesome! Do you mind telling us how much you paid for it? Do you plan to restore it or use it as is? Are you putting it in a collection or putting it back to work?

1955_Chevy_6400, if you asked me, I paid about 2000 for it.
With dual PTO, hoist, and winch. And another couple of hundreds for the very good rear bus tyres.

Won't do anything, will use it as is.
It shows the scars from 50 years of hard work. I love it like that.

I now have access to a 25' Goosneck + 5' dovetail and axles plenty big enough for the load. Still the problem is side rails at 83" apart. Does anyone know the outside width of the front wheels on a 64-66 C-60? Will it fit rear outsides removed.

Jim

I agree! Dents are just character! Keep us updated!