1956 GMC frame question. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BuckTruck16 · 11-08-2011, 03:01 PM

Hey all, I think this is the right thread to post this.

I have a 1956 GMC and would like to swap frames, I came across a video and this fella had a IFS GMC frame, I'm not exactly sure what year so I figured someone could help me out. The cluster gauges and steering wheel look like they came from a 2004+ GMC Sierra. Also, are the tow hooks custom?

Link 1(Walk around):

56 GMC Custom Videos - YouTube

Link 2(Interior):

56 GMC Custom Interior - YouTube

-Thanks in advance.

'63GENIII · 11-08-2011, 03:31 PM

Not sure what year it is, but the tow hooks remind me of something off of a Hummer? You can also get weld on D rings from a trailer shop too so I guess that we can't really base the year off of those. Looks like the cab has a little stretch too? I don't remember my '57 looking that long at the b pillar. Cool looking truck though. I especially like the rebar steps

BuckTruck16 · 11-08-2011, 03:58 PM

Yeah I found them pretty amusing, it's different and I like it. I think he just made a custom extended cab. I tried messaging the guy, but I believe it was for sale somewhere in Florida, Ultimate Image is a dealership.

'63GENIII · 11-08-2011, 05:09 PM

I'm sure you could use just about any 2000+ chassis. Either way, it's gonna be alot of work. If done right, in the end could be worth it.

BuckTruck16 · 11-08-2011, 05:29 PM

I'm a young'n, this will take awhile, just want to gather some information. I don't have the tools, only a brain.

BuckTruck16 · 11-10-2011, 07:40 PM

What size tires are they?

BuckTruck16 · 12-03-2011, 11:22 PM

Bump.

'63GENIII · 12-03-2011, 11:37 PM

If I had to guess, I would say somewhere around a 36" x real wide tire. Looks like a balancing nightmare to me. Looks cool as all get out though! I had a '57 1 ton Napco years ago, so I have a kind of soft spot for this truck. Lots a fun!

BuckTruck16 · 12-04-2011, 07:10 PM

I think it may have a Tuff Country suspension lift kit on it, judging from the White shocks with the yellow shock boots. I'm planning just to drop it on my 05' Cummins.

Chevy1TonFun · 12-04-2011, 09:23 PM

That looks to be a 2000+ chevy silverado or SUV frame, judging by the front suspension and rear hitch. Tires look more like 38x15x15 to me.

BuckTruck16 · 12-05-2011, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy1TonFun

That looks to be a 2000+ chevy silverado or SUV frame, judging by the front suspension and rear hitch. Tires look more like 38x15x15 to me.

I was thinking the same, but the interior has a GMC Steering wheel and the gauges are off of a 2004+ GMC Sierra. Also the tow hooks look similar in the front.

11-08-2011, 03:31 PM	#2
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: 1956 GMC frame question. Not sure what year it is, but the tow hooks remind me of something off of a Hummer? You can also get weld on D rings from a trailer shop too so I guess that we can't really base the year off of those. Looks like the cab has a little stretch too? I don't remember my '57 looking that long at the b pillar. Cool looking truck though. I especially like the rebar steps __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

11-08-2011, 03:58 PM	#3
BuckTruck16 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pottstown Pennsylvania Posts: 42	Re: 1956 GMC frame question. Yeah I found them pretty amusing, it's different and I like it. I think he just made a custom extended cab. I tried messaging the guy, but I believe it was for sale somewhere in Florida, Ultimate Image is a dealership. Last edited by BuckTruck16; 11-08-2011 at 04:00 PM. Reason: Grammatical errors.

11-08-2011, 05:09 PM	#4
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: 1956 GMC frame question. I'm sure you could use just about any 2000+ chassis. Either way, it's gonna be alot of work. If done right, in the end could be worth it. __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

11-08-2011, 05:29 PM	#5
BuckTruck16 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pottstown Pennsylvania Posts: 42	Re: 1956 GMC frame question. I'm a young'n, this will take awhile, just want to gather some information. I don't have the tools, only a brain.

11-10-2011, 07:40 PM	#6
BuckTruck16 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pottstown Pennsylvania Posts: 42	Re: 1956 GMC frame question. What size tires are they?

12-03-2011, 11:22 PM	#7
BuckTruck16 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pottstown Pennsylvania Posts: 42	Re: 1956 GMC frame question. Bump.

12-03-2011, 11:37 PM	#8
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: 1956 GMC frame question. If I had to guess, I would say somewhere around a 36" x real wide tire. Looks like a balancing nightmare to me. Looks cool as all get out though! I had a '57 1 ton Napco years ago, so I have a kind of soft spot for this truck. Lots a fun! __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

12-04-2011, 07:10 PM	#9
BuckTruck16 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pottstown Pennsylvania Posts: 42	Re: 1956 GMC frame question. I think it may have a Tuff Country suspension lift kit on it, judging from the White shocks with the yellow shock boots. I'm planning just to drop it on my 05' Cummins.

12-04-2011, 09:23 PM	#10
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: 1956 GMC frame question. That looks to be a 2000+ chevy silverado or SUV frame, judging by the front suspension and rear hitch. Tires look more like 38x15x15 to me. __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12



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