Hello from Idaho
 

My name is Dan and I am new to the forum. We just acquired a 55 370 2.5 ton. Rust doesnt look bad, at least nothing i havent tackled before on other projects. I have been in the auto industry for over 25 years and have some fabrication skills. We intend on converting it to 4 wheel drive. The question I'm pondering is this: keep the facrtory frame and do the conversion, or adapt the sheetmetal to a 70s or 80s chassis? Concerns are simplicity and cost.
We will post pictures soon or the truck as it sits.

Thanks for any thought or ideas.

Re: Hello from Idaho
 

Here are some pictures of the 55 GMC as promised. Unrestored, still runs and awaiting greatness.

Re: Hello from Idaho
 

Nice. Looks like it needs a lot of work but I'm sure it's worth it after the restoration.

Re: Hello from Idaho
 

Fishing......I miss that. Working on cars and trucks all day long instead.:smoke:

Re: Hello from Idaho
 

Great project! Guess it depends on condition of the factory frame, time to repair or strengthen it vs. other 73-87 chassis in good shape you can find around in the yards. I'm new to this, but there's always pros and cons :)

Re: Hello from Idaho
 

Agreed! I'm new to the big of truck and looking g to do something really cool with it. Ive seen some really cool stuff built by various members. I feel like I'm in good company for getting it figured out.

Re: Hello from Idaho
 

I'm assuming by your handle your from 7 devils Idaho. ...I was close to there a few yrs back elk hunting....sawtooth mtns....beautiful country up thru there....

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Yes, it's actually the name of our small business. 7 Devil's Off Road and Fabrication. Snake River, Sawtooth, and that had been run into the ground by local businesses and we wanted something that tied us to Idaho but unique. So we named it after that series of peaks in the Hells Canyon National Monument area.

Dan