1958 Frame/55 Front Clip

[GALV77551]

I have a1955 chevy ,but a bad frame. and i have a chance to get a 1958 restored frame,with reworked cab on it. My question is will my 55 front clip,fenders/core support,innr. fenders fit on the 58 chassis. or will i have a lot of modifying to do. i really like my 55 front end but if it wont work ill stay with the58 , she is going back together with a old school feel. none of this mustange front clip stuff ( who decided it was a good idea to put ford stuff on a chevy anyway) . all 50's style the whole way. If antone can help i will be very thankfull.

[extd56]

The 55 Chevy front end will work on a 58 frame, you just have to shave I believe 2 inches off the front of the frame and drill new holes for the bumper braclets and I also believe you have to use the 55-57 bumper brackets as they are shorter than the 58-59 brackets. I have put 55 front ends on a 58 just forget how much to cut but once you install the front end it is easy to figure out where to cut.

[GALV77551]

THANKS. so the core support bolt in the same place to? now all i have to do is think if i want to split up a truck or keep the 58 front end to be all original. i alredy have a good front clip off my 55. but this truck comes with the 58 front clip already redone and painted , the grill the only thing not redone. thanks for the reply

[extd56]

The core support will bolt up in the same spot.