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blue 72 gmc 4x4 · 09-25-2010, 12:52 AM

after 3 months I finally got it!!! 1955 GMC hydramatic!! Im pretty sure its a 55 and I think it still has the original motor and trans! it was sitting in this yard for the last 30 years. I got it for a GREAT price too..........FREE!!!!! hope to get it running soon and then save up some money and restore it back to original!!!

blue 72 gmc 4x4 · 09-25-2010, 12:54 AM

more!!!

**mr48chev** · 09-25-2010, 01:06 AM

Interesting truck, I'll look forward to your build thread when you get started on it.

jacobriley · 09-25-2010, 01:28 AM

Pretty sweet find for free......

I can't believe all the pine needles that were around that thing! When I saw the first picture I thought the frame / body was laying on the ground.

blue 72 gmc 4x4 · 09-25-2010, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jacobriley

Pretty sweet find for free......

I can't believe all the pine needles that were around that thing! When I saw the first picture I thought the frame / body was laying on the ground.

It was..it was missing 3 wheels

raycow · 09-25-2010, 02:52 AM

Congrats! It's a V-8 with the neat window trim and a side-mount spare too. You got yourself a good one there.

Ray

Kim57 · 09-25-2010, 08:25 AM

It's hard to beat free. Looks like a good start.
Kim

chevyrestoguy · 09-25-2010, 09:35 AM

Another one saved!!!!

Excellent job on the find, and the price was even better. Free is GOOD!!

**WIDESIDE72** · 09-25-2010, 11:21 AM

A free big window with deluxe cab trim! SWEET!!!

rjs53 · 09-25-2010, 11:57 AM

congrats on the free score

blue 72 gmc 4x4 · 09-25-2010, 11:26 PM

So I figured out today that it has the original motor and trans! motor is still free after 30 years of mice eating peanuts in the manifold!

Mr GMC · 09-27-2010, 01:06 AM

Cool, I am glad you got it. It is a 55, but was sold as a 56. I would bring it back to life as a 55. It should have a 288 V8, but some of these 55s sold as 56s had the 316.

blue 72 gmc 4x4 · 09-28-2010, 12:28 AM

Yea it would definately go back original because its all there. Went through the old garage that it was sitting by today. I found the original jack for it and I also found a 30's intake and exaust manifold, with an old updraft carb on it. There were some old front front fenders that look like their off of a 30's ford or chevy truck..will post some pics tomorrow of them. Lots of antiques in the garage...

sweet70beast · 09-28-2010, 08:38 PM

I'll bet you couldn't stop stareing at it in the rear view mirror, huh?

nikwho · 09-28-2010, 09:05 PM

Nice find! I think I saw you're '72 at the rt. 66 car show. If you build this one up as nice as your blue truck, its sure to be nice! Can't wait to see some progress. Nik

blue 72 gmc 4x4 · 09-28-2010, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by nikwho

Nice find! I think I saw you're '72 at the rt. 66 car show. If you build this one up as nice as your blue truck, its sure to be nice! Can't wait to see some progress. Nik

thanks nik
yea I plan to do just that once I get some more $!

blue 72 gmc 4x4 · 09-30-2010, 12:25 AM

so I was looking at my new truck today and I was wondering why the numbers on the shift indicator went like N 1-4 1-3 1-2 R whats the deal with the 1-4 1-3 1-2? Ive never delt with a hydramatic before, is it like a regular auto trans with the normal D then L1 L2?

Sillyoldman · 09-28-2010, 09:18 PM

Nice find & score!

Mr GMC · 09-30-2010, 12:31 AM

Yeah, D L1 and L2 like you thought. Park is reverse with the engine off.

blue 72 gmc 4x4 · 09-30-2010, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr GMC

Yeah, D L1 and L2 like you thought. Park is reverse with the engine off.

yea thats what I thought..just wasn't sure

ChuckDriver · 09-30-2010, 03:03 PM

Awesome find! Keep us posted on the progress!!!

blue 72 gmc 4x4 · 10-03-2010, 08:54 PM

Are the front fenders on a GMC the same as a chevy? someone hit something with this truck and it buckled the fender pretty good. just wondering if their the same.

**WIDESIDE72** · 10-03-2010, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by blue 72 gmc 4x4

Are the front fenders on a GMC the same as a chevy? someone hit something with this truck and it buckled the fender pretty good. just wondering if their the same.

No, the Chevy and GMC fender are different. I have a GMC fender on my 55 Chevy that a P.O. installed. It has a concave spot on the side of the grill opening that they filled in with a big chunk of Bondo. ( I will try and remember to take a photo of mine and post here for reference.) Because of this feature, I would think it would be easier to use a GMC fender on a Chevy, rather than the other way around, as not having this identation would make installing the GMC grill a little mor challenging. I don't think it would me too difficult to modify a Chevy fender, though, as I would think that they would be easier to find, and I don't thin GMC fender are being reproed.

Which side is damaged?

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-30-2010, 12:33 AM

Very cool score! Especially for free!

**WIDESIDE72** · 10-03-2010, 10:55 PM

WOW, I looked at the photos again and answered my own question...It is definitely the pass side. I think mine has the GMC fender on the pass side as well!

09-25-2010, 12:52 AM	#1
blue 72 gmc 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Aladdin Wy Posts: 796	I scored!!!! after 3 months I finally got it!!! 1955 GMC hydramatic!! Im pretty sure its a 55 and I think it still has the original motor and trans! it was sitting in this yard for the last 30 years. I got it for a GREAT price too..........FREE!!!!! hope to get it running soon and then save up some money and restore it back to original!!! Attached Images Last edited by blue 72 gmc 4x4; 09-25-2010 at 12:59 AM.

09-25-2010, 12:54 AM	#2
blue 72 gmc 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Aladdin Wy Posts: 796	Re: I scored!!!! more!!! Attached Images

09-25-2010, 01:06 AM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,732	Re: I scored!!!! Interesting truck, I'll look forward to your build thread when you get started on it.

09-25-2010, 01:28 AM	#4
jacobriley Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 46	Re: I scored!!!! Pretty sweet find for free...... I can't believe all the pine needles that were around that thing! When I saw the first picture I thought the frame / body was laying on the ground.

09-25-2010, 02:52 AM	#6
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: I scored!!!! Congrats! It's a V-8 with the neat window trim and a side-mount spare too. You got yourself a good one there. Ray

09-25-2010, 08:25 AM	#7
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: I scored!!!! It's hard to beat free. Looks like a good start. Kim

09-25-2010, 09:35 AM	#8
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: I scored!!!! Another one saved!!!! Excellent job on the find, and the price was even better. Free is GOOD!!

09-25-2010, 11:21 AM	#9
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: I scored!!!! A free big window with deluxe cab trim! SWEET!!!

09-25-2010, 11:57 AM	#10
rjs53 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: nevada Posts: 649	Re: I scored!!!! congrats on the free score __________________ 2003 Dodge 2500 1969 C10 2014 Camaro SS/RS/1LE

09-25-2010, 11:26 PM	#11
blue 72 gmc 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Aladdin Wy Posts: 796	Re: I scored!!!! So I figured out today that it has the original motor and trans! motor is still free after 30 years of mice eating peanuts in the manifold!

09-27-2010, 01:06 AM	#12
Mr GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: cameron park, ca. Posts: 89	Re: I scored!!!! Cool, I am glad you got it. It is a 55, but was sold as a 56. I would bring it back to life as a 55. It should have a 288 V8, but some of these 55s sold as 56s had the 316.

09-28-2010, 12:28 AM	#13
blue 72 gmc 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Aladdin Wy Posts: 796	Re: I scored!!!! Yea it would definately go back original because its all there. Went through the old garage that it was sitting by today. I found the original jack for it and I also found a 30's intake and exaust manifold, with an old updraft carb on it. There were some old front front fenders that look like their off of a 30's ford or chevy truck..will post some pics tomorrow of them. Lots of antiques in the garage...

09-28-2010, 08:38 PM	#14
sweet70beast Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shelley Idaho Posts: 876	Re: I scored!!!! I'll bet you couldn't stop stareing at it in the rear view mirror, huh? __________________ 1970 Nova 327/T5 (my 1st car) 1971 K-20 350/350/205 (winter DD) 1953 GMC Suburban 1968 Chevy Bel Air 1976 Chev C-10 1972 Skylark (suncoupe) 1 of 3943 made

09-28-2010, 09:05 PM	#15
nikwho Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 974	Re: I scored!!!! Nice find! I think I saw you're '72 at the rt. 66 car show. If you build this one up as nice as your blue truck, its sure to be nice! Can't wait to see some progress. Nik __________________ '59 Apache - 383" SBC/TH-350 '68 GMC - BBC/TH400

09-30-2010, 12:25 AM	#17
blue 72 gmc 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Aladdin Wy Posts: 796	Re: I scored!!!! so I was looking at my new truck today and I was wondering why the numbers on the shift indicator went like N 1-4 1-3 1-2 R whats the deal with the 1-4 1-3 1-2? Ive never delt with a hydramatic before, is it like a regular auto trans with the normal D then L1 L2?



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09-28-2010, 09:18 PM	#18
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: I scored!!!! Nice find & score! __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

09-30-2010, 12:31 AM	#19
Mr GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: cameron park, ca. Posts: 89	Re: I scored!!!! Yeah, D L1 and L2 like you thought. Park is reverse with the engine off.

09-30-2010, 03:03 PM	#21
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10-03-2010, 08:54 PM	#22
blue 72 gmc 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Aladdin Wy Posts: 796	Re: I scored!!!! Are the front fenders on a GMC the same as a chevy? someone hit something with this truck and it buckled the fender pretty good. just wondering if their the same.

09-30-2010, 12:33 AM	#24
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10-03-2010, 10:55 PM	#25
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: I scored!!!! WOW, I looked at the photos again and answered my own question...It is definitely the pass side. I think mine has the GMC fender on the pass side as well!

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