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02-14-2011, 04:29 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Tempe, Az
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55-57 Front Sheet metal on a 59?
I found a pretty smokin deal on a 59 half ton, Shorty stepside but I can't stand the front end, the quad headlights don't look right to me.
Will the 55-57 front sheetmetal bolt on without too much modification? I'd love to have something like that to cruise while my 74 is gettin cut up. Posted via Mobile Device |
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02-14-2011, 07:48 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Omaha, Arkansas
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Re: 55-57 Front Sheet metal on a 59?
The frame is 3" longer but no problem to cut off. and alittle mod to the hood hindge holes. and that about it to the best of my know how.
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02-14-2011, 08:09 PM
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Re: 55-57 Front Sheet metal on a 59?
Doesn't sound any more difficult than 81+ swap on a square Chevy
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02-14-2011, 08:13 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Barrie Ontario
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Re: 55-57 Front Sheet metal on a 59?
Welcome to the site
and whats wrong with a 59 front end ...... 4 lites are better than 2.
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................................................................ Brian ......  My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW   59 Chev Apache PRAISE THE LOWERED 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited |
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02-14-2011, 08:37 PM
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Re: 55-57 Front Sheet metal on a 59?
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02-14-2011, 08:14 PM
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Certified Car Nut
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Inglewood, California
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Re: 55-57 Front Sheet metal on a 59?
I've done it, my truck is a 58 with 55 front sheetmetal. And entourageguy there is nothing at all wrong with a 59 front end and your truck is sweet.
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02-14-2011, 08:28 PM
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Yellow truck club
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Barrie Ontario
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Re: 55-57 Front Sheet metal on a 59?
Yea I know.
When I first bought my truck I looked into the front end change. But going to a few shows there were not many 58-59 ( yea I know because their ugly  )A face only a mother could love!!! Do what ever you want and I don't think there is much involved to change to the earlier sheet metal. The big thing is the placement of the hinges. There was a previous post with the measurments.
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................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW 59 Chev Apache PRAISE THE LOWERED 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited |
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02-14-2011, 08:29 PM
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A320 Pilot/USAF Retired
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Charleston, SC
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Re: 55-57 Front Sheet metal on a 59?
Mine is a 58 with a 57 front end!
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JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57 Last edited by ChuckDriver; 02-14-2011 at 08:35 PM. |
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02-14-2011, 09:21 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Glendale, Az
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Re: 55-57 Front Sheet metal on a 59?
I just love the look of that yellow truck. When I grow up I'm going to have one just like it.
 Oh wait, forgot I'm already 58.....
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02-14-2011, 10:05 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Tempe, Az
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Re: 55-57 Front Sheet metal on a 59?
I like your truck Brian, and I'm really not into yellow. I'm glad to know that the swap isn't gonna be too tricky, first trick for it is prolly gonna be ifs, its still rockin the straight axle. I wanna get it down to earth then give it a facelift.
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02-15-2011, 12:02 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Wyoming USA
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Re: 55-57 Front Sheet metal on a 59?
I asked about the same ? awhile back and that was all I found out was the hood hinge bolt holes were a little off. And what is wrong with yellow
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