Are 55-59 frames the same? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

71stub · 02-06-2012, 11:22 AM

I have a 58 1/2 shortbed that has a pretty cobbled up frame. Will a 55-57 frame have the same mounts and what not? I assume so but wanted to check. Thanks.

blackdiesel · 02-06-2012, 02:11 PM

the 58-59 frame is 3" longer in the front

OrrieG · 02-06-2012, 02:42 PM

Like diesel said the front rails are 3" longer. Radiator support, crossmember, spring shackles, etc. are the same. Longer nose means 4 lighters get to the finish line first!

71stub · 02-06-2012, 02:58 PM

Thanks guys! I bought a 58 with a 2 headlight clip (56) on it and the frame is a little shaky. I plan on putting a rear steer Nova subframe on it so the longer length shouldn't bother since I have to make my bumper brackets anyway. I'll have to take a look at the current frame and see how they made the clip and front bumper work.

_Ogre · 02-06-2012, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by blackdiesel

the 58-59 frame is 3" longer in the front

i learn something new everyday...

i would have replied, yes they are all the same.

obviously gm found a problem with the 55-57 frame
and made the 58-59 frame more perfecterer

blackdiesel · 02-06-2012, 06:50 PM

now listen up guys, you know you would rather have a 2 breasted woman than a 4 breasted one. the same goes for trucks.

When they called you 4 eyes in school it wasnt ment as a complament. lol

_Ogre · 02-06-2012, 07:12 PM

4 breasteses? do they offer that option?
the more the merrier

dwcsr · 02-06-2012, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

4 breasteses? do they offer that option?
the more the merrier

I think 3 is the max on that option. Just no room for more no matter how you do it.

Walts_restoration · 02-06-2012, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by blackdiesel

now listen up guys, you know you would rather have a 2 breasted woman than a 4 breasted one. the same goes for trucks.

When they called you 4 eyes in school it wasnt ment as a complament. lol

Two pairs of two is always better than a single pair.

blackdiesel · 02-06-2012, 10:39 PM

Trust me guys, I've seen what looks to be cleavage on a womans back..... It wasn't pretty

Maximus · 02-06-2012, 10:59 PM

lol thank god the original question was answered quick, because this thread went downhill FAST! haha.

and for my 2 cents, 55-57 are superior. Sorry, to say that there is absolutley NOTHING wrong with the 58-59 trucks... except the two extra lights

dwcsr · 02-07-2012, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Maximus

lol thank god the original question was answered quick, because this thread went downhill FAST! haha.

and for my 2 cents, 55-57 are superior. Sorry, to say that there is absolutley NOTHING wrong with the 58-59 trucks... except the two extra lights

Ok if they were superior how come they stopped making them before they stopped making 58 - 59 trucks?

Maximus · 02-07-2012, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by dwcsr

Ok if they were superior how come they stopped making them before they stopped making 58 - 59 trucks?

If you havent noticed, there was a nation wide style disaster of all automobiles in 1958. I admire everyone who adopts the kid with glasses

obviously its all a individual's opinion but I dont wanna share a trait with an Edsel haha

OrrieG · 02-07-2012, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by blackdiesel

Trust me guys, I've seen what looks to be cleavage on a womans back..... It wasn't pretty

I gotta quit checking this right before I go to bed, now I'll probably dream about all those big girls that were still looking for love on the Gut at 2 am....

Daze57 · 02-07-2012, 03:43 AM

are we still talkin about trucks?

tmoble · 02-07-2012, 07:58 PM

I don't think we're in Kansas anymore......

Walts_restoration · 02-07-2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tmoble

I don't think we're in Kansas anymore......

Better not be, bunch of freaks i tell ya!

Daze57 · 02-08-2012, 01:48 AM

Kansas or not - i say thrown da dog in the cab and roll on -heck w/ dorothy and dem stupid flyin monkeys !!!

roll on 47- thru 59;s

entourageguy · 02-08-2012, 07:24 PM

4 eyes are better than 2

02-06-2012, 11:22 AM	#1
71stub Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Forman, ND Posts: 365	Are 55-59 frames the same? I have a 58 1/2 shortbed that has a pretty cobbled up frame. Will a 55-57 frame have the same mounts and what not? I assume so but wanted to check. Thanks. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne Short Fleet - 468BB/TH400, Tilt, Tach, PS, PB 1967 Custom Short Fleet - 327/4spd

02-06-2012, 02:11 PM	#2
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: Are 55-59 frames the same? the 58-59 frame is 3" longer in the front __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

02-06-2012, 02:42 PM	#3
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Are 55-59 frames the same? Like diesel said the front rails are 3" longer. Radiator support, crossmember, spring shackles, etc. are the same. Longer nose means 4 lighters get to the finish line first! __________________ 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

02-06-2012, 02:58 PM	#4
71stub Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Forman, ND Posts: 365	Re: Are 55-59 frames the same? Thanks guys! I bought a 58 with a 2 headlight clip (56) on it and the frame is a little shaky. I plan on putting a rear steer Nova subframe on it so the longer length shouldn't bother since I have to make my bumper brackets anyway. I'll have to take a look at the current frame and see how they made the clip and front bumper work. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne Short Fleet - 468BB/TH400, Tilt, Tach, PS, PB 1967 Custom Short Fleet - 327/4spd

02-06-2012, 06:50 PM	#6
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: Are 55-59 frames the same? now listen up guys, you know you would rather have a 2 breasted woman than a 4 breasted one. the same goes for trucks. When they called you 4 eyes in school it wasnt ment as a complament. lol __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

02-06-2012, 07:12 PM	#7
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: Are 55-59 frames the same? 4 breasteses? do they offer that option? the more the merrier __________________ 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

02-06-2012, 10:39 PM	#10
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: Are 55-59 frames the same? Trust me guys, I've seen what looks to be cleavage on a womans back..... It wasn't pretty __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

02-06-2012, 10:59 PM	#11
Maximus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 672	Re: Are 55-59 frames the same? lol thank god the original question was answered quick, because this thread went downhill FAST! haha. and for my 2 cents, 55-57 are superior. Sorry, to say that there is absolutley NOTHING wrong with the 58-59 trucks... except the two extra lights __________________ 1955 2nd Series 3100 - 400 Pontiac / BW Super T-10 4-Speed 1972 K5 Blazer 350 Auto 4x4 1928 Ford Model A Tudor

02-07-2012, 03:43 AM	#15
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: Are 55-59 frames the same? are we still talkin about trucks?

02-07-2012, 07:58 PM	#16
tmoble Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Glendale, Az Posts: 1,062	Re: Are 55-59 frames the same? I don't think we're in Kansas anymore......

02-08-2012, 01:48 AM	#18
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: Are 55-59 frames the same? Kansas or not - i say thrown da dog in the cab and roll on -heck w/ dorothy and dem stupid flyin monkeys !!! roll on 47- thru 59;s

02-08-2012, 07:24 PM	#19
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