1956 GMC 370 4X4 For Sale - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1972RedNeck · 02-18-2018, 11:22 PM

Not mine, but I would like it to be...

https://www.truckpaper.com/listings/...7/1956-gmc-370

Probably has a 302 in it?

**Dan in Pasadena** · 02-18-2018, 11:58 PM

That thing belongs in a “Mad Max” movie!

**mongocanfly** · 02-19-2018, 12:48 AM

yowzzers ...what a beast

MiraclePieCo · 02-19-2018, 01:59 AM

Interesting fenderwell treatment. And that front end - wow, how'd ya like to see that bearing down in your rear view?

flashed · 02-19-2018, 08:01 AM

That monster truck is so Kool .

**mongocanfly** · 02-19-2018, 08:35 AM

I bet that thing is aerodynamically unstable over 20mph...haha

**buggy5872** · 02-20-2018, 04:33 PM

The fender well was made like that from the up fitter who put the 4x4 on. I have only seen one other example like this over the years. It is also rare that it has a 6 cylinder in it. All Chevy LCF trucks had V8s and 99% of the GMC had V8s. I wish it was closer.....

Fred n' Ethel · 02-20-2018, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MiraclePieCo

...... wow, how'd ya like to see that bearing down in your rear view?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

That thing belongs in a “Mad Max” movie!

Would have looked real mean playing a role in "Maximum Overdrive" too.

1project2many · 02-20-2018, 10:11 PM

That rig appears to have a tow bar on the front. I think it would take an even tougher truck to drag that one along the highways.

Fred n' Ethel · 02-21-2018, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 1project2many

That rig appears to have a tow bar on the front. I think it would take an even tougher truck to drag that one along the highways.

I think that is an expanded metal platform .... just to reach the hood latch.

Daze57 · 02-21-2018, 01:44 PM

Now THAT!!!!!!! is just tooooooo cool
there has to be a builder here on this forum that could take that beast to the limit !
i agree on the fact that if that bad boy pulled up behind me ---- get outta the way !

1project2many · 02-21-2018, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred n' Ethel

I think that is an expanded metal platform .... just to reach the hood latch.

You're right. I missed the platform. That's just too funny!

svr · 02-21-2018, 08:54 PM

That's not real far from me a couple hrs or so, have met that guy a few yrs ago when i bought some truck parts through him, he doesn't own much of what he sells mostly just brokers stuff, would be shot if i brought it home.

OrrieG · 02-22-2018, 02:05 PM

Close enough to me I talked to the wife about using it for the base of our planned "motor home". Even with my assurances I could make a silk purse out of a pigs ear she could not get past the industrial look, so no go.

Fred n' Ethel · 02-22-2018, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrrieG

Close enough to me I talked to the wife about using it for the base of our planned "motor home". Even with my assurances I could make a silk purse out of a pigs ear she could not get past the industrial look, so no go.

Just remove the crane boom and the extra front bumber, add a couple windows and call it an ATC-MH ... "All Terrain Camping-Motor Home".
4 WD will get you where others can't go.
I can see it now ......

Whatever you do though, don't get it stuck !
If you do, you're on your own.

1972RedNeck · 02-28-2018, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred n' Ethel

Just remove the crane boom and the extra front bumber, add a couple windows and call it an ATC-MH ... "All Terrain Camping-Motor Home".
4 WD will get you where others can't go.
I can see it now ......

Whatever you do though, don't get it stuck !
If you do, you're on your own.

Looks like it already has a sleeper behind the cab...

7 Devils · 03-21-2018, 08:03 PM

Im new to the forum and now im really confused. I thought my 55 was a 370 series based in serial number but it looks nothing like that. Its a 2.5 ton with a 270.

1project2many · 03-21-2018, 08:26 PM

Both trucks are 370 series which is an 18,000 lb GVW truck. Yours is a standard cab, a 370 (manual trans) or M370 (Hydramatic). The one in the original post is a COE or Cab Over Engine. The COE truck is an F370.

Look carefully at the front axle placement. The COE axle is almost under the windshield:

Check out P. 54 (document P. 52) of this reference:
http://www.1955gmc.com/1955-59gmclit...5NewModels.pdf

4x4k30 · 03-21-2018, 08:27 PM

I see a bunch of shifters but I don't see the front diff. is it a 4x4 ?

7 Devils · 03-21-2018, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 4x4k30

I see a bunch of shifters but I don't see the front diff. is it a 4x4 ?

Ok, well that makes sense. I appreciate the information. Im going to covert it to 4x4 but im trying to decide if I'm going to use to factory frame (slightly shortened) or swap the cab onto a newer 4x4 chassis. I know next to nothing about the chassis under these things.
Cost and ease of swap are issues.
My serial starts with 371 R Y and the production number. Still trying to figure all this out.

1project2many · 03-21-2018, 08:42 PM

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I see a bunch of shifters but I don't see the front diff. is it a 4x4 ?

The ad says yes. You probably know that most of the larger 4X trucks have no locking hubs in the front.
https://truckpartsinventory.com/parts/details/80686124

_Ogre · 03-21-2018, 10:09 PM

that is a beast for sure

probably 6.18 gearing and a top speed of 40mph fully wound out

all it needs is a roof and you have instant survival vehicle

**mongocanfly** · 03-21-2018, 10:32 PM

here's a side pic from the original post...

1project2many · 03-22-2018, 07:11 AM

Yep... It looks like maybe Howe Coleman axles underneath. They partnered up with GM quite often. A neighbor had an old town truck, Coleman 4X4 with 409 engine that he'd bought for $50. He said the only thing on his place the truck wouldn't pull was his Cat D7.

**joedoh** · 03-22-2018, 11:38 AM

geeze, thats a whole lotta woman.

02-18-2018, 11:58 PM	#2
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02-19-2018, 12:48 AM	#3
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: 1956 GMC 370 4X4 For Sale yowzzers ...what a beast __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

02-19-2018, 01:59 AM	#4
MiraclePieCo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA Posts: 2,249	Re: 1956 GMC 370 4X4 For Sale Interesting fenderwell treatment. And that front end - wow, how'd ya like to see that bearing down in your rear view? Attached Images Last edited by MiraclePieCo; 02-19-2018 at 02:05 AM.

02-19-2018, 08:01 AM	#5
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: 1956 GMC 370 4X4 For Sale That monster truck is so Kool .

02-19-2018, 08:35 AM	#6
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: 1956 GMC 370 4X4 For Sale I bet that thing is aerodynamically unstable over 20mph...haha __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

02-20-2018, 04:33 PM	#7
buggy5872 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North Beaver TWP PA Posts: 833	Re: 1956 GMC 370 4X4 For Sale The fender well was made like that from the up fitter who put the 4x4 on. I have only seen one other example like this over the years. It is also rare that it has a 6 cylinder in it. All Chevy LCF trucks had V8s and 99% of the GMC had V8s. I wish it was closer..... __________________ ___________________________ 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

02-20-2018, 10:11 PM	#9
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,200	Re: 1956 GMC 370 4X4 For Sale That rig appears to have a tow bar on the front. I think it would take an even tougher truck to drag that one along the highways.

02-21-2018, 01:44 PM	#11
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: 1956 GMC 370 4X4 For Sale Now THAT!!!!!!! is just tooooooo cool there has to be a builder here on this forum that could take that beast to the limit ! i agree on the fact that if that bad boy pulled up behind me ---- get outta the way !

02-21-2018, 08:54 PM	#13
svr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Othello washington Posts: 400	Re: 1956 GMC 370 4X4 For Sale That's not real far from me a couple hrs or so, have met that guy a few yrs ago when i bought some truck parts through him, he doesn't own much of what he sells mostly just brokers stuff, would be shot if i brought it home. __________________ 57 short box, 235, T5, C4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=739132

02-22-2018, 02:05 PM	#14
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 1956 GMC 370 4X4 For Sale Close enough to me I talked to the wife about using it for the base of our planned "motor home". Even with my assurances I could make a silk purse out of a pigs ear she could not get past the industrial look, so no go. __________________ 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

03-21-2018, 08:03 PM	#17
7 Devils Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Kuna, Idaho Posts: 117	Re: 1956 GMC 370 4X4 For Sale Im new to the forum and now im really confused. I thought my 55 was a 370 series based in serial number but it looks nothing like that. Its a 2.5 ton with a 270. Attached Images __________________ Forgive my typos, big fingers and little Android digital keyboard....what a mess 06 GMC Sierra crew cab Z71 DD leveling kit, 34's, bumper, LED lighting. Still doing stuff to it. 67 El Camino Custom 300 Deluxe. In progress. 55 GMC 371 2 1/2 ton. Upcoming project.

03-21-2018, 08:26 PM	#18
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,200	Re: 1956 GMC 370 4X4 For Sale Both trucks are 370 series which is an 18,000 lb GVW truck. Yours is a standard cab, a 370 (manual trans) or M370 (Hydramatic). The one in the original post is a COE or Cab Over Engine. The COE truck is an F370. Look carefully at the front axle placement. The COE axle is almost under the windshield: Check out P. 54 (document P. 52) of this reference: http://www.1955gmc.com/1955-59gmclit...5NewModels.pdf

03-21-2018, 08:27 PM	#19
4x4k30 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ga Posts: 630	Re: 1956 GMC 370 4X4 For Sale I see a bunch of shifters but I don't see the front diff. is it a 4x4 ? Attached Images __________________ 4x4k30 if trouble was money i would have plenty

03-21-2018, 10:09 PM	#22
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: 1956 GMC 370 4X4 For Sale that is a beast for sure probably 6.18 gearing and a top speed of 40mph fully wound out all it needs is a roof and you have instant survival vehicle __________________ 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

03-21-2018, 10:32 PM	#23
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: 1956 GMC 370 4X4 For Sale here's a side pic from the original post... Attached Images __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver



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03-22-2018, 07:11 AM	#24
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,200	Re: 1956 GMC 370 4X4 For Sale Yep... It looks like maybe Howe Coleman axles underneath. They partnered up with GM quite often. A neighbor had an old town truck, Coleman 4X4 with 409 engine that he'd bought for $50. He said the only thing on his place the truck wouldn't pull was his Cat D7.

03-22-2018, 11:38 AM	#25
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: 1956 GMC 370 4X4 For Sale geeze, thats a whole lotta woman. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

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