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Finish 1 · 04-12-2018, 08:09 AM

I ran across a GMC cab. Appears to be from a fire truck. Has anyone ever seen a 59 5 window? It appears to be factory.

57tailgater · 04-12-2018, 11:41 AM

I think I may have seen one of these before but don't remember where. Not sure if factory or not. Maybe was done by the company that did the firetruck conversion. Pretty cool and better visibility for sure.

Foot Stomper · 04-12-2018, 11:43 AM

Definitely factory. Used on big trucks. They pop up every now and then.

Russell Ashley · 04-12-2018, 11:57 AM

Those are factory, and definitely cool. I always though it would be neat to use one of those on a pickup. Did you get it?

1project2many · 04-12-2018, 01:20 PM

Boy, that cab appears to be in great shape. I'd grab it just because...

66 Burban · 04-12-2018, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 1project2many

Boy, that cab appears to be in great shape. I'd grab it just because...

It's a big truck (LCF) cab - not the same as pick up cab. Check front fender mount to cab.

OrrieG · 04-13-2018, 08:42 PM

There was one for sale around here but it was rusted out all along the top of the window/cab line and at bottom of the corner windows. Used in commercial trucks.

**rgunlock** · 04-13-2018, 09:49 PM

I've seen a pickup built using that cab, but can't find the picture. Here's one that I think is an awesome rig though.

Old57 · 04-14-2018, 01:49 PM

It was on some GMC big trucks, but the cab fits on 1/2 ton frames.

**mongocanfly** · 04-14-2018, 01:57 PM

definitely not something you see ever day....purty dang cool.....

1project2many · 04-14-2018, 09:43 PM

Yep, purdy cool. I've always thought the side opening hood was cool, too.

First time I ever saw someone putting an LCF 1/2 ton together was in the mid '80s. I looked into the cab at the engine compartment and realized there's gonna be a whole lotta room between the top of a Chevy V8 and the doghouse. Seems as though there are quite a few of them around now.

**joedoh** · 04-15-2018, 10:32 PM

learn something new every day! thats a cool looking window setup, I like how much bigger the center window is

**buggy5872** · 04-16-2018, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66 Burban

It's a big truck (LCF) cab - not the same as pick up cab. Check front fender mount to cab.

That is not an LCF cab. Its a conventional cab with the fender sections still on it for the front end of a butterfly hood GMC

57tailgater · 04-16-2018, 12:42 PM

That is pretty cool. One thing for sure the visibility is greatly increased over a small back window - look how tall that center window is. I could see this being an option on large trucks as I have seen this done in the commercial world to increase visibility. Learn something old every day.

_Ogre · 04-16-2018, 01:13 PM

just noticed it has the deluxe window trim too
same with the truck old57 posted but not rgunlocks pic

BAM55 · 04-17-2018, 01:14 PM

Here's a couple of pics I took of one at the Brothers Truck Show years ago.

1project2many · 04-17-2018, 03:06 PM

I really like that cab.

dsraven · 04-17-2018, 05:21 PM

that is an interesting look for sure. strengthens the cab some too. bet it's a chore to get some glass though. I wonder if a glass shop could cut down a normal big back window to fit the openings.

1project2many · 04-17-2018, 08:23 PM

Yeah, I was wondering about the corner glass as well. I think you could order it as tempered glass but I don't know about lami...

dsraven · 04-18-2018, 11:12 AM

I like the green truck. maybe a bit biased though,being a GMC owner.

**mr48chev** · 04-18-2018, 11:26 AM

Good looking cabs that were use mostly for in city delivery trucks from what I have seen. The farmers around here wouldn't pay extra for the windows or upgrade cab but the companies with delivery trucks saw the value of it.

04-12-2018, 08:09 AM	#1
Finish 1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston,WV Posts: 5	58/59 5 Window? I ran across a GMC cab. Appears to be from a fire truck. Has anyone ever seen a 59 5 window? It appears to be factory. Attached Images

04-12-2018, 11:41 AM	#2
57tailgater Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 309	Re: 58/59 5 Window? I think I may have seen one of these before but don't remember where. Not sure if factory or not. Maybe was done by the company that did the firetruck conversion. Pretty cool and better visibility for sure.

04-12-2018, 11:43 AM	#3
Foot Stomper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,252	Re: 58/59 5 Window? Definitely factory. Used on big trucks. They pop up every now and then. __________________ So when is this "Old enough to know better" supposed to kick in? My 1959 GMC build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=686989

04-12-2018, 11:57 AM	#4
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,648	Re: 58/59 5 Window? Those are factory, and definitely cool. I always though it would be neat to use one of those on a pickup. Did you get it?

04-12-2018, 01:20 PM	#5
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,200	Re: 58/59 5 Window? Boy, that cab appears to be in great shape. I'd grab it just because...

04-13-2018, 08:42 PM	#7
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 58/59 5 Window? There was one for sale around here but it was rusted out all along the top of the window/cab line and at bottom of the corner windows. Used in commercial trucks. __________________ 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

04-13-2018, 09:49 PM	#8
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: 58/59 5 Window? I've seen a pickup built using that cab, but can't find the picture. Here's one that I think is an awesome rig though. Attached Images __________________ Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500

04-14-2018, 01:49 PM	#9
Old57 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 455	Re: 58/59 5 Window? It was on some GMC big trucks, but the cab fits on 1/2 ton frames. Attached Images __________________ My 57 GMC build

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04-14-2018, 09:43 PM	#11
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,200	Re: 58/59 5 Window? Yep, purdy cool. I've always thought the side opening hood was cool, too. First time I ever saw someone putting an LCF 1/2 ton together was in the mid '80s. I looked into the cab at the engine compartment and realized there's gonna be a whole lotta room between the top of a Chevy V8 and the doghouse. Seems as though there are quite a few of them around now.

04-15-2018, 10:32 PM	#12
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: 58/59 5 Window? learn something new every day! thats a cool looking window setup, I like how much bigger the center window is __________________ 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

04-16-2018, 12:42 PM	#14
57tailgater Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 309	Re: 58/59 5 Window? That is pretty cool. One thing for sure the visibility is greatly increased over a small back window - look how tall that center window is. I could see this being an option on large trucks as I have seen this done in the commercial world to increase visibility. Learn something old every day.

04-16-2018, 01:13 PM	#15
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: 58/59 5 Window? just noticed it has the deluxe window trim too same with the truck old57 posted but not rgunlocks pic __________________ 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

04-17-2018, 01:14 PM	#16
BAM55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Inglewood, CA Posts: 324	Re: 58/59 5 Window? Here's a couple of pics I took of one at the Brothers Truck Show years ago. __________________ BAM 55/58 Chevy Truck Project Fixing a mess of a clip installation

04-17-2018, 03:06 PM	#17
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,200	Re: 58/59 5 Window? I really like that cab.



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04-17-2018, 05:21 PM	#18
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,333	Re: 58/59 5 Window? that is an interesting look for sure. strengthens the cab some too. bet it's a chore to get some glass though. I wonder if a glass shop could cut down a normal big back window to fit the openings.

04-17-2018, 08:23 PM	#19
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,200	Re: 58/59 5 Window? Yeah, I was wondering about the corner glass as well. I think you could order it as tempered glass but I don't know about lami...

04-18-2018, 11:12 AM	#20
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 8,333	Re: 58/59 5 Window? I like the green truck. maybe a bit biased though,being a GMC owner.

04-18-2018, 11:26 AM	#21
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,710	Re: 58/59 5 Window? Good looking cabs that were use mostly for in city delivery trucks from what I have seen. The farmers around here wouldn't pay extra for the windows or upgrade cab but the companies with delivery trucks saw the value of it. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

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