Frame under Cab 13 floor? C60X

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Alex van de Wetering

Guys,

I really need your help, because my head is spinning trying to get a clear view of the Chev Cab 13 floor. Can anyone tell me how much different panels it takes to make one floor?

I thought: 5, One left foodwell, one right foodwell, two panels at the rear that range from under the seats to the rear of the cab. and one around the shift tower. Is that correct? Or is the rear panel one piece covering the cab from one door to the other?

Regarding the C60X I have another question. The grille has been spaced outward by one inch. Does this also mean the radiator is moved forward, compared to other Chev's?

Alex

Alex..
The rad is moved forward to accomodate the 270CI engine ,which is a little longer than the 216 Engine that would go in the other Chev CMP's..so they added an Inch extension and mounted the grill an inch forward,which is normal for the C 60X..
Alex
Formally, Mr Manual

[jim sewell]

Alex
I was under the impression with the Holden built CMP cabs that there were 3 basic cabs , 2 wheel drive , 4 wheel drive and the C 60x , the C60x appears to have a larger hole in the floor to accommodate the engine and g/box .
Have attached a pic of a C15 wireless van in which the cab is part of the body but the underfloor cab area should be similar.
Regards
Jim S.

[Alex van de Wetering]

Alex and Jim, Thanks!

So, they moved the radiator forward and fitted a 1 inch spacer between the grill and nose, to fit the larger engine. This way the standard doghouse and (most of the) floor plan, as well was the structure of the cab could be used.(?)

Jim, that shot is great! You rarely see the bottom of a cab, and this one shows some great details, like the extra frame bar on the left of the engine, while there isn't one on the right hand side. Also fascinating to see that they did retain the rounded corners of the rear cab wall, while the body is a van type one.

Thanks guys, Alex