59 gmc loooong bed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LordDevlin · 02-18-2015, 10:59 AM

So we picked up another truck, a 59 gmc big window, hydramatic, factory v8/power steering/power brakes, and a long box. We got it at a good price for all those options, but the trade off is that its not a short box. Plan is to cut it. To be honest, we knew it was long but not this long, its the longest one you can get. Its been picked up and on its way home to the cold, but it wasnt until we saw these more recent pics of it being picked up that we realized how long it is. Its got the 100 badge, the VIN says 102 which is half ton long box, its got 6 lug wheels but from my previous understanding, and also from just reading on here again today, it seems as though the longest length box might not have been available in the half ton. I will clarify though that the info i read here today was for chevs, perhaps it was different for gmcs?

Not sure what to think. If it was the intermediate length box, we would have pondered cutting it to make a short box. Now that its this long, we definitely need to do something with it. Either way though, i was just curious if anyone had some insight into this truck config. Was that length of box only on 3/4 or 1 ton? but then it would have 8 lug wheels right? I cant imagine someone just putting longer bed sides on it to make a longer box.

Its no big deal, we probably would have bought it anyway for the options it has, and have no problem shortening it if needed.

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Racker · 02-18-2015, 11:19 AM

Good looking truck. If you don't mind me asking, how long is the bed?

LordDevlin · 02-18-2015, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Racker

Good looking truck. If you don't mind me asking, how long is the bed?

So i dont have the actual truck to measure, but now that i think of it, I would say its 97". From doing more reading, there seems to be 3 long bed sizes, and then of course the short bed. Id say this is the middle of the 3 long bed versions, the longest one being the 1 ton long box which is bigger than this with larger steps, and the shortest long box being the "intermediate" one i mentioned earlier.

I think short box is 77" , intermediate would be 89", and this one is probably 97"

The place i got these numbers from states that the 97" can be a half ton long bed version.

Racker · 02-18-2015, 12:30 PM

That is long but still not long enough for my creature. Thank you for posting the info thou and keep us posted on the build.

LordDevlin · 02-18-2015, 12:38 PM

oh geez, we are on opposite ends of the spectrum, cant even imagine what you are up to. Sounds like youre gonna need a 1 ton long box.

Shouldnt be much of a build, we keep things simple and old school... get it up and running properly, do the frame work, some wheels, lower it a bit, perhaps paint the top of the dash... thats about it.

OrrieG · 02-18-2015, 12:52 PM

Nice truck, its your and your time and money, but I would keep it long. Repop short step sides are available so the long sides could go to someone that needs them. Frame is relatively simple, but will always be a modified frame. I like the long and low GMC's.

futameca · 02-18-2015, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

...so the long sides could go to someone that needs them.

That would be me.

Looking to replace place the PO flatbed with the stepside.

LordDevlin... PM me if you decide to off load the long bed.

BTW, nice looking truck!

LordDevlin · 02-20-2015, 09:31 AM

thanks for the compliments on the truck, we will see what kind of secrets it may be hiding when it gets home. always a fun time.

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Originally Posted by futameca

That would be me.

Looking to replace place the PO flatbed with the stepside.

LordDevlin... PM me if you decide to off load the long bed.

BTW, nice looking truck!

Futameca, for sure, I will let you know what we decide.

Kim57 · 02-18-2015, 07:38 PM

Nice looking truck.
Kim

octanejunkie · 02-18-2015, 08:35 PM

Nice truck, looks clean!

**G&R's57GMC** · 02-18-2015, 08:58 PM

Yep that's a looong bed , 97" long.

Just like the one I saved from the crusher, even though I have no use for it.

AtomicYJ · 02-19-2015, 12:22 AM

It's my understanding that long beds were 89" until early to mid '57 then they changed to the 97" bed. I have a '57 Chevy with the 89" bed. I like long beds

OrrieG · 02-20-2015, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by AtomicYJ

It's my understanding that long beds were 89" until early to mid '57 then they changed to the 97" bed. I have a '57 Chevy with the 89" bed. I like long beds

the link in my signature will take you to the manual site that has the specs for the dirferent years and models. don't have time right now to pull the page for you.

1-ton of fun · 02-20-2015, 12:35 PM

Woot for long beds!

02-18-2015, 10:59 AM	#1
LordDevlin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 107	59 gmc loooong bed So we picked up another truck, a 59 gmc big window, hydramatic, factory v8/power steering/power brakes, and a long box. We got it at a good price for all those options, but the trade off is that its not a short box. Plan is to cut it. To be honest, we knew it was long but not this long, its the longest one you can get. Its been picked up and on its way home to the cold, but it wasnt until we saw these more recent pics of it being picked up that we realized how long it is. Its got the 100 badge, the VIN says 102 which is half ton long box, its got 6 lug wheels but from my previous understanding, and also from just reading on here again today, it seems as though the longest length box might not have been available in the half ton. I will clarify though that the info i read here today was for chevs, perhaps it was different for gmcs? Not sure what to think. If it was the intermediate length box, we would have pondered cutting it to make a short box. Now that its this long, we definitely need to do something with it. Either way though, i was just curious if anyone had some insight into this truck config. Was that length of box only on 3/4 or 1 ton? but then it would have 8 lug wheels right? I cant imagine someone just putting longer bed sides on it to make a longer box. Its no big deal, we probably would have bought it anyway for the options it has, and have no problem shortening it if needed. __________________ 1959 Chevy Apache SWB Fleetside - 350 GM crate with mild cam, 700r4, 4.10 rear

02-18-2015, 11:19 AM	#2
Racker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Casper,Wy Posts: 123	Re: 59 gmc loooong bed Good looking truck. If you don't mind me asking, how long is the bed? __________________ Life is not ment to show up at the grave in a well preserved body....but to show up in a well worn out body, sliding in sideways yelling, "WHAT A HELL OF A RIDE !!!!!"

02-18-2015, 12:30 PM	#4
Racker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Casper,Wy Posts: 123	Re: 59 gmc loooong bed That is long but still not long enough for my creature. Thank you for posting the info thou and keep us posted on the build. __________________ Life is not ment to show up at the grave in a well preserved body....but to show up in a well worn out body, sliding in sideways yelling, "WHAT A HELL OF A RIDE !!!!!"

02-18-2015, 12:38 PM	#5
LordDevlin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 107	Re: 59 gmc loooong bed oh geez, we are on opposite ends of the spectrum, cant even imagine what you are up to. Sounds like youre gonna need a 1 ton long box. Shouldnt be much of a build, we keep things simple and old school... get it up and running properly, do the frame work, some wheels, lower it a bit, perhaps paint the top of the dash... thats about it. __________________ 1959 Chevy Apache SWB Fleetside - 350 GM crate with mild cam, 700r4, 4.10 rear

02-18-2015, 12:52 PM	#6
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 59 gmc loooong bed Nice truck, its your and your time and money, but I would keep it long. Repop short step sides are available so the long sides could go to someone that needs them. Frame is relatively simple, but will always be a modified frame. I like the long and low GMC's. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

02-18-2015, 07:38 PM	#9
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 59 gmc loooong bed Nice looking truck. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

02-18-2015, 08:35 PM	#10
octanejunkie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Santa Monica Posts: 264	Re: 59 gmc loooong bed Nice truck, looks clean! __________________ Déjà vu. It's that feeling you get when you hit your thumb with the hammer a second time '59 Chevy 3100 Stepside

02-18-2015, 08:58 PM	#11
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,624	Re: 59 gmc loooong bed Yep that's a looong bed , 97" long. Just like the one I saved from the crusher, even though I have no use for it. Attached Images __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275

02-19-2015, 12:22 AM	#12
AtomicYJ Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Richmond Hill, GA Posts: 64	Re: 59 gmc loooong bed It's my understanding that long beds were 89" until early to mid '57 then they changed to the 97" bed. I have a '57 Chevy with the 89" bed. I like long beds __________________ 1957 Chevy 3200 1971 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade II 1983 Chevy K/10 Silverado 1985 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler

02-20-2015, 12:35 PM	#14
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: 59 gmc loooong bed Woot for long beds! __________________ 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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