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dubie · 05-25-2005, 10:12 AM

are all shorty frames from 55-59 the same? I am looking at buying a complete original rolling chassis to rest shawnas 58 on and instal mono leafs or and aftermarket IFS system. Just want to know if all the body mounts are the same for 55-59 so I can make a call and make a deal on one

Kabwe · 05-25-2005, 07:27 PM

Yes the body mounts are in the same location

extd56 · 05-26-2005, 09:25 AM

Chevy and GMC frames are different in 1955-57 for the radiator support and the 58/59 frames are I believe 2 inches longer in the front frame horns than the 55-57 but can be trimmed to fit. If you get a 55-57 frame for a 58-59 truck the frame will be 2 inches shorter in the front.

rico_bob · 06-11-2005, 12:08 PM

I have a long GMC for sale In good condition here in Central Michigan area $300.00 Was going to build a extended cab like extd56's bhut with a small window cab. May still do it but it will be a while, So I cna seel the frame and pick one up later or add 9 inches to a shorty I have. Anyway I know Dubie that you wilol say it is too far away Oh well may be someone can help you who is in Canada? best of luck, rico

05-25-2005, 10:12 AM	#1
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	Are all frames the same are all shorty frames from 55-59 the same? I am looking at buying a complete original rolling chassis to rest shawnas 58 on and instal mono leafs or and aftermarket IFS system. Just want to know if all the body mounts are the same for 55-59 so I can make a call and make a deal on one __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

06-11-2005, 12:08 PM	#4
rico_bob "Treasure the Ride" Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Mid Michigan, Harrison Michigan, USA Posts: 682	I have a long GMC for sale In good condition here in Central Michigan area $300.00 Was going to build a extended cab like extd56's bhut with a small window cab. May still do it but it will be a while, So I cna seel the frame and pick one up later or add 9 inches to a shorty I have. Anyway I know Dubie that you wilol say it is too far away Oh well may be someone can help you who is in Canada? best of luck, rico __________________ If you think you can you're right. If you think you can't you're still right. Trucks: '56 SWB; '57 SWB; '63 C-10 Current projects: 1963 Long Fleetside for the wife! '56 for the daughter. Visit us at: www.ricos-rods-and-relics.com

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05-25-2005, 07:27 PM	#2
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Yes the body mounts are in the same location

05-26-2005, 09:25 AM	#3
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Chevy and GMC frames are different in 1955-57 for the radiator support and the 58/59 frames are I believe 2 inches longer in the front frame horns than the 55-57 but can be trimmed to fit. If you get a 55-57 frame for a 58-59 truck the frame will be 2 inches shorter in the front.



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