Help needed on 1955.5 to 1959 bed. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CAL 58 GMC · 03-15-2007, 10:07 PM

Hey Guy's,

When I bought my truck the bed it came with was so rusty I had to scrape it and go for a new one. The problem is, the new bed sides I bought have no hole in them at all. So I was wondering if any of my trucking buddies out there could take some measurements for me. Here’s what I need:
• From the very front of the bed side to the first bolt hole for the fenders.
• From the very front again, the measurement for the center each bolt hole on the floor rail attached to the bed side.

Photo would be a great help also. Any help will be greatly appreciated!

1-ton of fun · 03-16-2007, 11:34 AM

i'll take a look when i get home, i have a short bed parts truck in the driveway right now.

CAL 58 GMC · 03-16-2007, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1-ton of fun

i'll take a look when i get home, i have a short bed parts truck in the driveway right now.

Thank's! I really appreciate it!

1-ton of fun · 03-19-2007, 12:05 PM

sorry, had a busy weekend, i will do it tonight.

1-ton of fun · 03-19-2007, 08:21 PM

well, i can help a little, front to center off front lower fender bolt is 14.25"

rear edge of rear stake pocket to center of lower rear bolt hole is 6.5"

i can't give you the measurements for the strips because my parts truck has a piece of plywood just laid on top of them, and is loaded up with parts. my other truck is a long bed, so no help there.

CAL 58 GMC · 03-19-2007, 08:34 PM

Thanks 1-ton of fun! I really appreciate it!

1-ton of fun · 03-20-2007, 10:56 AM

did you look in the factory assembly manual? it may be in there

03-15-2007, 10:07 PM	#1
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Help needed on 1955.5 to 1959 bed. Hey Guy's, When I bought my truck the bed it came with was so rusty I had to scrape it and go for a new one. The problem is, the new bed sides I bought have no hole in them at all. So I was wondering if any of my trucking buddies out there could take some measurements for me. Here’s what I need: • From the very front of the bed side to the first bolt hole for the fenders. • From the very front again, the measurement for the center each bolt hole on the floor rail attached to the bed side. Photo would be a great help also. Any help will be greatly appreciated! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 03-15-2007 at 10:14 PM.

03-16-2007, 11:34 AM	#2
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: Help needed on 1955.5 to 1959 bed. i'll take a look when i get home, i have a short bed parts truck in the driveway right now. __________________ 59 chevy apache 31 4x4 - my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8668512 53 buick special - straight 8 sled - blow through turbo 47 gmc - flatbed hot rod build 99 ford econoline e350 - 4x4 converted family roadtrip/overlanding rig AKA 'Monstervan' AKA 'Daddy-Van'

03-19-2007, 12:05 PM	#4
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: Help needed on 1955.5 to 1959 bed. sorry, had a busy weekend, i will do it tonight. __________________ 59 chevy apache 31 4x4 - my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8668512 53 buick special - straight 8 sled - blow through turbo 47 gmc - flatbed hot rod build 99 ford econoline e350 - 4x4 converted family roadtrip/overlanding rig AKA 'Monstervan' AKA 'Daddy-Van'

03-19-2007, 08:21 PM	#5
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: Help needed on 1955.5 to 1959 bed. well, i can help a little, front to center off front lower fender bolt is 14.25" rear edge of rear stake pocket to center of lower rear bolt hole is 6.5" i can't give you the measurements for the strips because my parts truck has a piece of plywood just laid on top of them, and is loaded up with parts. my other truck is a long bed, so no help there. __________________ 59 chevy apache 31 4x4 - my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8668512 53 buick special - straight 8 sled - blow through turbo 47 gmc - flatbed hot rod build 99 ford econoline e350 - 4x4 converted family roadtrip/overlanding rig AKA 'Monstervan' AKA 'Daddy-Van'

03-19-2007, 08:34 PM	#6
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Help needed on 1955.5 to 1959 bed. Thanks 1-ton of fun! I really appreciate it! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

03-20-2007, 10:56 AM	#7
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: Help needed on 1955.5 to 1959 bed. did you look in the factory assembly manual? it may be in there __________________ 59 chevy apache 31 4x4 - my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8668512 53 buick special - straight 8 sled - blow through turbo 47 gmc - flatbed hot rod build 99 ford econoline e350 - 4x4 converted family roadtrip/overlanding rig AKA 'Monstervan' AKA 'Daddy-Van'



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