Truck Dimensions
 

Hello everyone,
I have an odd request, but can anyone give me the length/height and width to a 1965 short bed fleetside? My GMC is in Colorado, but I am living in Texas and I need to build a workshop in my backyard. I need the bumper to bumper dimensions so that I can build a shop that will hold the truck and I can't get to my truck anytime soon. Thanks.

John

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John. I'm sure somebody will send you the measurements you need. My two cent comment (from experience) is that whatever size shop you build, it will be 33 percent too small in about a year. So, if you have the space and the bucks, go as big as you can. The "other" BobC.

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Foley,
I agree with what you say, unfortunately I live in a community with an HOA. However, the bylaws state that my "sheds" square footage can not exceed 2% of my properties square footage which is 9600 square feet. That means I can have a shed/workshop with 191 square feet. I just need to make sure I have a shed with the right dimensions to store my GMC.

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Wow, I thought my HOA was tough... As long as I have a tile roof, no higher than 9 feet, I should be able to get board approval.

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My current place I'm convinced I could run around nekked and with a sickle in one hand and a bunny in the other without them saying anything.

My last one, well... We couldn't have a car that was older than 10 years old parked outside, nor a boat, or jet skis, or anything like that. Newer cars or nice trucks only. And NOTHING at the curb, only in the drive.

I wish I could help with the dimensions but all I know is that mine is about 6 foot high, around 18 ft long, and maybe 6 foot wide at the wheels. I know you're wanting a shortbox but if you make a 20 ft long place you'll have room to walk around it...sorta :)

And make it high enough to jack it up a couple of feet.

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Well, unfortunately for now, the builder is still building in the community, so they run the HOA. Once the builder is done, the HOA will revert to the residents which will hopefully be a little more lenient. I have already been told that if I submit plans to build a garage, it will not be approved. So...if I build a big "shed" that will hold my truck, they cannot deny that. That is why I need the dimensions of a shortbox GMC so I know length and width and I can tailor a shed to my needs.

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*If* it were me I would build one 10 x 19. That would be 190 square feet and would leave you some room around it, to work or just to go out an admire. Plus you would be able to open the doors (not all the way, but...)

-Or- save some money and buy one of those fabric/plastic canvas covers with a side wall kit. Cheaper than a shed, usually, and when you are able to build larger then it wouldn't be as much "loss".
The covers usually do not require building permits (unlike a shed or other structure might...) and unless something in the current HOA prohibits those.

Alternately go for one of the big "easy up" covers (they make them in a variety of sizes) as often those offer side kits as well, and can be used for camping or whatever when you do finally build a garage.

It is interesting to me that the builder is in charge of the HOA and would not approve of a garage. Usually they will work with the people who live in their tract, of course he would probably want to build it as well. I've seen some things done by builders that were not quite "correct" because the homeowner asked for it, in a new subdivision.

Did you buy the home new from this builder? If so I again would be surprised if he wouldn't work with you as long as he did the building of the structure.

For the exact dimensions, I don't have a shortbed so I really don't have anything to measure.

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I am the second owner of this house and the HOA does not allow non-permanent structures. I cannot even have a Rubbermaid shed or a metal shed. It must be constructed out of wood and match the color of my house and have the same color shingles as my house as well. Walls cannot be more than 8'5" (one-story). Maybe I should start a post on HOA Issues? Lol

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wow! Those are some strict rules. I mean I have heard of those before but only in the more "snooty" neighborhoods. :)

*If* you think you might be able to build larger later, then I would suggest either a 10x19 (to meet the sq.ft. requirements) or 9x21 shed, 7' high on one long wall and 8.5 high (max height) on the other and use a simple shed roof (from high wall to low wall). Then if you can expand you can make the high side the peak, and do another 10' or 9' width and 7' outer wall... (I hope that made sense) for a total of 20x19 or 18x21 building, 7' at the outer walls and the peak above 8.5.

That way you wouldn't lose much in material costs.

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By the way Army,, I took a look at your profile and picture album of that 65. You've done a lota lota work to that truck and the story of having Grandpas truck is priceless. I could also talk all day on the Bull **** of HOA's but I guess we all make our choices. Germany, California, Colorado, Texas,,you've certainly had some experience at different quarters. I don't have a wideside or I'd offer those measurements you need, so I will say just two things more. I hope others will read your story and view the pictures. Also Happy Veterans Day and I wish to thank you for your service to our Country.