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I just went to pick this up today. It is all complete and running. Almost everything works. I couldn't pass it up. Ya'll know more than I do about it. Are the big back windows desireable? Let me know what ya'll think.

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Nice, I just picked one up very similar to that, Yes big windows are in demand.

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That is going to be a nice project, enjoy

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Wow - I'd love to stumble across one like that for sure - nice find :D

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nice!!....good find , whats the plans for it?

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Don't really have a plan for now. I have to finish my 65 1st. The radiator leaks and wheel cyl leaks. So I might fix those and anything else that is a safety item and then drive the heck out of it. It has alot of character right now. I'd hate to lose that to a restore right now. I want to go to some of the local cruise ins. I bet you it will get more attention than a fully restore piece. It will be parked inside soon out of the weather.

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love the way it looks! nice find.

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there's one here in yulee fl thats in simialar condition like yours for $1100.00
but it doesn't run.been wondering if it would be worth the price.

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Good deal! When you start your build, start a project thread so we can follow along......make sure to post pictures.....we all like pictures!!:)

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:gi:

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Looks like a great project.

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What they said :gi: :gi:

Brian ...:cool:

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Thanks for all the comments. This project will be a slow go for now. I'm going to get it road worthy since my 65 is at a stand still pretty much. I will post pics as I go(I love pics too).

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great project

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Looks pretty sweet just picked on up myself.

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I got a little bit done today. I changed the wheels and tires. I had another set sitting around with a shorter tire. Boy, don't those shinny wheels and tires really make the paint shine :lol:. I also removed the radiator because of a bad leak. I'm going to try to get it rebuilt or get a new one. Enjoy.

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Question: Is 1955 the 1st year that offered a V8? If so how was it mounted to the frame? I have a 283 that I could put in it. Will the 3 spd trans bolt up to the V8? I'm sure it will, but if this is the 1st yr of the V8 I'm not sure. If anyone has pics of the V8 installed showing the mounts I would apprieciate it.

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my 55 longbed came stock with a v8. They have front mounts. They mount to the holes up by the fuel pump on the front of the block and then mount to the crossmember. They use biscut style mounts. Sorry I do not have a pic.

However if you use the front mounts and go to a rear mounting tranny (turbo 350/400/700r4) you are asking for trouble from what I have read.

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Finally getting something done. I'm redoing the complete braking system. I know it might be crazy, but I'm keeping it completely stock. I replaced the brake lines with stainless. I just found out that I need some parts for the e brake system. The lever that ties the front and rear cables together. Also need the flat bar on the rear drum brakes mine is MIA.

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I love the stock style/look! Keep those pics coming!

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Nice. Find. should make a nice project.. keep us updated...

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Only if you do not restrain the engine from torqueing. The TH350 cases are weak at the place where the cooling lines connect. If the engine torques too far under acceleration the transmission is restrained by the rear mount and something has to give. I've run a warmed up 283 with a 350TH and 203 tranfercase (makes the problem worse, more mass holding the trans in place) for ten years on and off-road without a problem but had a cable ran from the frame to the side mount location that only allow the engine to move about 1.5". That was enough so there was not noticable "thunk" against the cable around town but worked fine when I got on it in town or was off and on the throttle climbing hills off road.

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That truck would be an awesome candidate for an updated suspension, lowered, and the body left as is. That patina you've got can't be duplicated. Guys pay big bucks to try to get their trucks to look just like yours. Good find!

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I know you are finishing your 65 first but is there any updates on thus truck?How did the brakes turn out?

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Sorry I didn't see your post until now. Been busy with my 1965. Still busy with it. I just want to get the 55 running again and drive it. It was running when I parked it the last time, but I believe it sucked up some trash in the carb. It all of the sudden started running bad and like the carb was flooding. i haven't touched it since. My knowledge of identifying 6 cyl is minimal. Which 6 cyl came in these and how can I identify? I need to get a carb rebuild kit since I'm taking the carb apart. Other than being a rochester that is all I know. Can someone identify this carb for me. Also, who offers the best kit? Thanks

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