59 Chevy truck want to swap a 57 front end on it - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

charlieplatinum · 10-28-2013, 11:16 PM

hey guys I have a 59 Chevy big back window short bed fleetside truck and I want to bolt on a 57 Chevy truck front end on it. Hood, fenders, front grill, lower valance behind the front grill. Does anyone know if everything will just bolt right on? I was told the hood bolts on a different way.

OrrieG · 10-29-2013, 12:02 AM

you need to cut 3" off the front frame. hood bolting pattern is different. radiator core support is different, you will need the full clip. do not know but bumper brackets might be different too. wiring harness needs modified for lights.

charlieplatinum · 10-29-2013, 12:50 AM

will the 59 inner fender wells work on the 57 fenders????

**buggy5872** · 10-29-2013, 12:33 PM

58-59 inner fenders are different than 55-57. You need all the frnt sheet metal to make the change

_Ogre · 10-29-2013, 12:40 PM

all front sheet metal; fenders, inner fenders, grill, core support. head light buckets, etc...
my question is why? 4 eyes is sexy and you still end up registering it as a 59

OrrieG · 10-29-2013, 02:22 PM

Was posting from my phone last night, everyone is right get a complete clip, small parts will drive you nuts because they are not repoped.

kraz88 · 10-30-2013, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Ogre

my question is why? 4 eyes is sexy and you still end up registering it as a 59

+1 on this

charlieplatinum · 11-08-2013, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Ogre

all front sheet metal; fenders, inner fenders, grill, core support. head light buckets, etc...
my question is why? 4 eyes is sexy and you still end up registering it as a 59

You guys were right. I just purchased a 57 big backwindow truck instead of buying the front end and i want to swap the cab and fleetside bed of the 59 to the 57 frame and frontend. Everything should bolt on right? 57 and 59 have the same cab and bodylines?? The cab on my 59 is in a lot better condition than the 57. I know its a lot of work swapping but its my version of the nicest street truck. I dont like the 57 cameo cuz the fiberglass and small bed. I have a 2nd gen camaro front clip to put on it as well. will post build pics after all this swapping is done.

_Ogre · 11-08-2013, 02:29 PM

other than a few oddities like the hood hinge bolts the swap is a relatively easy one and gives you a chance to install new body mounts and find hidden rust issues.

why wait until your done? we like before, progress and after pics

meter swinger · 11-08-2013, 09:41 PM

Heres one i saw at a show a few years ago.

10-28-2013, 11:16 PM	#1
charlieplatinum Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: roseville, ca Posts: 6	59 Chevy truck want to swap a 57 front end on it hey guys I have a 59 Chevy big back window short bed fleetside truck and I want to bolt on a 57 Chevy truck front end on it. Hood, fenders, front grill, lower valance behind the front grill. Does anyone know if everything will just bolt right on? I was told the hood bolts on a different way.

10-29-2013, 12:02 AM	#2
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 59 Chevy truck want to swap a 57 front end on it you need to cut 3" off the front frame. hood bolting pattern is different. radiator core support is different, you will need the full clip. do not know but bumper brackets might be different too. wiring harness needs modified for lights. __________________ 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

10-29-2013, 12:50 AM	#3
charlieplatinum Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: roseville, ca Posts: 6	Re: 59 Chevy truck want to swap a 57 front end on it will the 59 inner fender wells work on the 57 fenders????

10-29-2013, 12:33 PM	#4
buggy5872 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North Beaver TWP PA Posts: 833	Re: 59 Chevy truck want to swap a 57 front end on it 58-59 inner fenders are different than 55-57. You need all the frnt sheet metal to make the change __________________ ___________________________ 1959 Apache Short Fleetside, 1959 Apache NAPCO Long Stepside, 1957 3100 with 59 fleetside bed 1957 5700 LCF Crew Cab "Big Bertha",1959 GMC F370 1958 GMC 600, 1946 Chevy, 1959 Viking 60 LCF 1974 Elcamino SS, 1979 6500 GMC Tilt Bed Wrecker Big Bertha Build

10-29-2013, 12:40 PM	#5
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: 59 Chevy truck want to swap a 57 front end on it all front sheet metal; fenders, inner fenders, grill, core support. head light buckets, etc... my question is why? 4 eyes is sexy and you still end up registering it as a 59 __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

10-29-2013, 02:22 PM	#6
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 59 Chevy truck want to swap a 57 front end on it Was posting from my phone last night, everyone is right get a complete clip, small parts will drive you nuts because they are not repoped. __________________ 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

11-08-2013, 02:29 PM	#9
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: 59 Chevy truck want to swap a 57 front end on it other than a few oddities like the hood hinge bolts the swap is a relatively easy one and gives you a chance to install new body mounts and find hidden rust issues. why wait until your done? we like before, progress and after pics __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

11-08-2013, 09:41 PM	#10
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: 59 Chevy truck want to swap a 57 front end on it Heres one i saw at a show a few years ago.

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