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bartsim · 11-17-2010, 01:13 AM

Here are some pics of my 57 GMC panel. I am trying to find out if the core support will interchange between Chevy and GMC. Anyone out there know the answer?

dan42 · 11-19-2010, 12:21 AM

Nice truck - don't know the answer, but welcome to the board.

Kim57 · 11-19-2010, 01:14 AM

I don't know the answer either but someone here will.
Kim

bartsim · 11-19-2010, 02:07 AM

Thanks...still plenty to do without the answer.

OrrieG · 11-19-2010, 02:27 AM

I know yours is a 57 but for my 59 I pulled a 58/59 GMC radiator core support out of a GMC and compared it the one in my 59 with broken cross braces. I could not see an difference in the mounting holes for frame, radiator or sheet metal. Some of the stamping was a little different, but that may have just been different supplier or production run. Might have also been the difference between 58 and 59. I mocked it up (its in my build thread) and the radiator fit (mine is out of a 2.5 ton truck).

bartsim · 11-20-2010, 01:04 AM

I think I'll try it. Thanks for the info. I just checked out your build it looks great...i cant wait to see it finished. I will try to post some more progress as it happens.

Panelman55 · 11-20-2010, 09:43 AM

Hay dude cool panel truck I'm glad to see more of them. I'm sorry I can't answer your question. Keep up the good work.

Panelman55

bartsim · 11-21-2010, 12:58 AM

Thanks! Do you have a 55 panel? Would like to see some pics of it if so.

**JML55** · 11-21-2010, 11:18 AM

Cool project man.

Mr GMC · 11-22-2010, 12:45 AM

In order to use a 55-57 Chevy core suport on a GMC you will need to add the brackets that are riveted on the Chevy frame that the core support bolt too.

Panelman55 · 11-22-2010, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bartsim

Thanks! Do you have a 55 panel? Would like to see some pics of it if so.

Yes, Yes I do have a 55 panel!!!!! It is a project truck and it is next in line behind the 86 GMC i'm working on now. I have some Photos some where I will Look for them and let you look.

Panelman55 · 11-22-2010, 09:28 PM

I got Photos....

GRIMSS · 11-22-2010, 09:49 PM

You both have nice panel projects there.

bartsim · 11-23-2010, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panelman55

I got Photos....

The photos are awesome. Your panel looks straight and all there...that will be a fun build. What are your plans.

Panelman55 · 11-23-2010, 06:19 AM

It has more bondo in it than pep-boys. First I need to pull the frame and box it, install I four link with coil overs. Lower the front but keep the stright axel. install a OG 235 Inline 6 with 3 on the tree. Fresh Green paint. Rust removal and drive it like I stole it because I almost did. Are you going to keep yours
4x4 I think they look cool any way you go as long as they are on the road.

Panelman55

Panelman55 · 11-23-2010, 06:26 AM

Hay Grimss whats up with your panel? Are you waiting untill the daughter gets old enough to drive? Familly always comes before a project, at least in my book. Show the man some photos of your latest work. I find it inspiring, he might also...

Panelman55

GRIMSS · 11-23-2010, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Panelman55

Hay Grimss whats up with your panel? Are you waiting untill the daughter gets old enough to drive? Familly always comes before a project, at least in my book. Show the man some photos of your latest work. I find it inspiring, he might also...

Panelman55

Funny... Nope another project fell into my lap that I could not pass up. I'm hoping that the '53 s-10 swap will get me something old to drive pretty quick.

bartsim · 11-27-2010, 10:27 PM

Yes. I am keeping it 4 X 4. Dana 60 in front and corp 14 in the rear. I have been working on body work for weeks... it seems in the past 50 some years everybody that need to run a wire in this old truck just drilled another hole. Now I have the task of fixing them. I have had a great time so far and love the site for support. It's nice to chat with others that work all day and build trucks at night.

bartsim · 11-27-2010, 10:34 PM

Here are a few more recent pics.

Panelman55 · 11-28-2010, 12:22 AM

Boy you are getting it done and with a quickness!!!! I love it. 4X4 Panel its to cool. The only problem I have is............ "I WORK NIGHTS, AND WORK ON TRUCKS DURING THE DAY" does that mean I have to find another site?????

Panelman55

bartsim · 03-13-2011, 01:37 AM

Anyone out there know what the difference is between a 1957 Chevy fender and a GMC. All the info that I have found says they are different but no explanation of why. I am trying to decide if I should rework my existing GMC fender or try to make a Chevy work.

bartsim · 03-13-2011, 01:48 AM

Here are a few more pics of the progress.

Kim57 · 03-13-2011, 08:49 AM

Looking good.
Kim

GRIMSS · 03-13-2011, 09:00 PM

Looks good. Wish mine was at that stage.

**mr48chev** · 03-13-2011, 10:36 PM

Looks good. I had a dark green 57 panel with a strong 327 in it in the early 70's when I lived in Texas that was a lot of fun.

11-17-2010, 01:13 AM	#1
bartsim Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 35	57 panel Here are some pics of my 57 GMC panel. I am trying to find out if the core support will interchange between Chevy and GMC. Anyone out there know the answer? Attached Images Last edited by bartsim; 11-17-2010 at 01:16 AM.

11-19-2010, 12:21 AM	#2
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: 57 panel Nice truck - don't know the answer, but welcome to the board. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

11-19-2010, 01:14 AM	#3
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 57 panel I don't know the answer either but someone here will. Kim

11-19-2010, 02:07 AM	#4
bartsim Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 35	Re: 57 panel Thanks...still plenty to do without the answer.

11-19-2010, 02:27 AM	#5
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 57 panel I know yours is a 57 but for my 59 I pulled a 58/59 GMC radiator core support out of a GMC and compared it the one in my 59 with broken cross braces. I could not see an difference in the mounting holes for frame, radiator or sheet metal. Some of the stamping was a little different, but that may have just been different supplier or production run. Might have also been the difference between 58 and 59. I mocked it up (its in my build thread) and the radiator fit (mine is out of a 2.5 ton truck). __________________ 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

11-20-2010, 01:04 AM	#6
bartsim Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 35	Re: 57 panel I think I'll try it. Thanks for the info. I just checked out your build it looks great...i cant wait to see it finished. I will try to post some more progress as it happens.

11-20-2010, 09:43 AM	#7
Panelman55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winston, Ga. Posts: 240	Re: 57 panel Hay dude cool panel truck I'm glad to see more of them. I'm sorry I can't answer your question. Keep up the good work. Panelman55 __________________ In God We trust!!!

11-21-2010, 12:58 AM	#8
bartsim Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 35	Re: 57 panel Thanks! Do you have a 55 panel? Would like to see some pics of it if so.

11-21-2010, 11:18 AM	#9
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: 57 panel Cool project man. __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

11-22-2010, 12:45 AM	#10
Mr GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: cameron park, ca. Posts: 89	Re: 57 panel In order to use a 55-57 Chevy core suport on a GMC you will need to add the brackets that are riveted on the Chevy frame that the core support bolt too.

11-22-2010, 09:28 PM	#12
Panelman55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winston, Ga. Posts: 240	Re: 57 panel I got Photos.... Attached Images __________________ In God We trust!!!

11-22-2010, 09:49 PM	#13
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: 57 panel You both have nice panel projects there. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

11-23-2010, 06:19 AM	#15
Panelman55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winston, Ga. Posts: 240	Re: 57 panel It has more bondo in it than pep-boys. First I need to pull the frame and box it, install I four link with coil overs. Lower the front but keep the stright axel. install a OG 235 Inline 6 with 3 on the tree. Fresh Green paint. Rust removal and drive it like I stole it because I almost did. Are you going to keep yours 4x4 I think they look cool any way you go as long as they are on the road. Panelman55 __________________ In God We trust!!!

11-23-2010, 06:26 AM	#16
Panelman55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winston, Ga. Posts: 240	Re: 57 panel Hay Grimss whats up with your panel? Are you waiting untill the daughter gets old enough to drive? Familly always comes before a project, at least in my book. Show the man some photos of your latest work. I find it inspiring, he might also... Panelman55 __________________ In God We trust!!! Last edited by Panelman55; 11-23-2010 at 06:28 AM.

11-27-2010, 10:27 PM	#18
bartsim Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 35	Re: 57 panel Yes. I am keeping it 4 X 4. Dana 60 in front and corp 14 in the rear. I have been working on body work for weeks... it seems in the past 50 some years everybody that need to run a wire in this old truck just drilled another hole. Now I have the task of fixing them. I have had a great time so far and love the site for support. It's nice to chat with others that work all day and build trucks at night.



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11-27-2010, 10:34 PM	#19
bartsim Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 35	Re: 57 panel Here are a few more recent pics. Attached Images Last edited by bartsim; 11-27-2010 at 10:37 PM.

11-28-2010, 12:22 AM	#20
Panelman55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winston, Ga. Posts: 240	Re: 57 panel Boy you are getting it done and with a quickness!!!! I love it. 4X4 Panel its to cool. The only problem I have is............ "I WORK NIGHTS, AND WORK ON TRUCKS DURING THE DAY" does that mean I have to find another site????? Panelman55 __________________ In God We trust!!! Last edited by Panelman55; 11-28-2010 at 12:23 AM.

03-13-2011, 01:37 AM	#21
bartsim Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 35	Re: 57 panel Anyone out there know what the difference is between a 1957 Chevy fender and a GMC. All the info that I have found says they are different but no explanation of why. I am trying to decide if I should rework my existing GMC fender or try to make a Chevy work.

03-13-2011, 01:48 AM	#22
bartsim Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 35	Re: 57 panel Here are a few more pics of the progress. Attached Images Last edited by bartsim; 03-13-2011 at 01:52 AM.

03-13-2011, 08:49 AM	#23
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 57 panel Looking good. Kim

03-13-2011, 09:00 PM	#24
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: 57 panel Looks good. Wish mine was at that stage. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

03-13-2011, 10:36 PM	#25
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: 57 panel Looks good. I had a dark green 57 panel with a strong 327 in it in the early 70's when I lived in Texas that was a lot of fun.

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