55-56-57

[jim-bob]

I sure would like to see some pics of 55-56-57 stepside..(I don't really need any of the "cameo" pics.) The site "how about some pics 47-59" doesn't show enough of the 55/56/57.. I'm thinking one of these may be my next truck.. Also which year did you choose and why. Please put the year with the picture..Thanks

[Wrenchbender Ret]

Here is my 56 i'm working on now. I put a T-5 trans. in it. It still has the original 6 cyl. but I am going to build up a new 350 this winter & put in it. I have a 3 carb settup I will put on it.
George

[jim-bob]

Originally Posted by Wrenchbender Ret

Here is my 56 i'm working on now. I put a T-5 trans. in it. It still has the original 6 cyl. but I am going to build up a new 350 this winter & put in it. I have a 3 carb settup I will put on it.
George

..very nice..which ones had the spare on the fender and which ones didn't..thanks

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by jim-bob

...which ones had the spare on the fender and which ones didn't..thanks

I THINK it was an option you could get on any of those years but someone with more detailed knowledge than I will chime in.

PS, since you brought up Cameo's did you know the Cameo uses the same bed as the stepside just with fiberglas covers to give the appearence of being a smooth or fleetside?

[parkwood]

Here's one we put together for a friend...

[parkwood]

A friends in primer...........

[BigDan3131]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

I THINK it was an option you could get on any of those years but someone with more detailed knowledge than I will chime in.

PS, since you brought up Cameo's did you know the Cameo uses the same bed as the stepside just with fiberglas covers to give the appearence of being a smooth or fleetside?

It was an option and finding the fender in good shape is hard but finding the mounting bracket is tougher so I was told.

[jim-bob]

..PARKWOOD: what year are these two..I see some differences in the grills and fuel doors..are these just customizing? beautiful trucks..I really like the one in primer..

[jim-bob]

Originally Posted by BigDan3131

It was an option and finding the fender in good shape is hard but finding the mounting bracket is tougher so I was told.

Thanks Big Dan.. I not particular fond of the fendered spare anyway..I suppose if I found a decent truck with this fender I could swat it out with a full fender?

[Dan in Pasadena]

There are no Fleetsides in '55, 56 or '57 EXCEPT Cameo's. Fleetsides began in '58.
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[jim-bob]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

There are no Fleetsides in '55, 56 or '57 EXCEPT Cameo's. Fleetsides began in '58.
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..well..you can tell I'm a beginner..thanks! (I guess I'll have to lean toward the stepsides)

[Dan in Pasadena]

Jim-Bob,
The gray primered truck is a '57. That grille is a one year only as is the oval fender emblems. Also note the two raised detail lines on the hood - all '57 details. I don't know about now but years ago when I had one, '57's were highly desireable.

As for the copper one, you can't tell what year it is from the pictures because the body has been shaved of the emblems. See Wrenchbender's post #2, note how the hood emblem is long and runs along the crease in the hood/ Also note the fender emblems are above the body line. On a '55 the hood emblem is not as long and is above the crease. The fender emblems are below the body line. There may be other details that differentiate 55's from 56's but I'm not sure what they are.

Here's a picture of the fender emblem temporarily mounted on my '55:


Here's a picture of another guy's BEAUTIFUL '55 panel with the hood emblem showing:


Oh and before you ask, as far as I know that bird hood ornament on the panel never came on '55''57's. I THIN K you could get it on a '58-'59, but I'm not certain.

[Dan in Pasadena]

You will. Just don't get "hot pants" to get SOMETHING - like I did with my '57 of years ago! I ended up with a good truck that had been a Navy, then school district truck so it was well maintained mechanically but it was more heavily rusted than I should have bought. Today/ I'd fix it myself, but in those days I coulda got better and for less

[jim-bob]

ttt

[mixermike]

here's my 57

[jim-bob]

..good looking truck mike..got pictures of the front?

[mixermike]

Originally Posted by jim-bob

..good looking truck mike..got pictures of the front?

[Dan in Pasadena]

Mike, What's your rear bumper off of?

[meter swinger]

some truck candy. first red one is 57 with shortfleet, black one is 56 i think with a fleetside bed. rest are 58-59. fleetboxes came out mid 58. i kinda have little bit of a fleetside addiction

[jim-bob]

..I'm really enjoying see these trucks guys..very nice and very interesting.. Please keep'um coming and thanks..

[mixermike]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Mike, What's your rear bumper off of?

chevy malibu station wagon.1978-1987 i believe are all the same or the same years el camino

[57 3100]

here is my 57... 350 SBC with th350 automatic. straight front alxe. power disc brakes...

[jjgmc]

Originally Posted by 57 3100

here is my 57... 350 SBC with th350 automatic. straight front alxe. power disc brakes...

love that two tone grill

[57 3100]

Originally Posted by jjgmc

love that two tone grill

thanks a lot... i get a lot of compliments on it. it does set it off just right i think....

leonard

[mr57]

[QUOTE=57 3100;4901522]here is my 57... 350 SBC with th350 automatic. straight front alxe. power disc brakes...

How'd you get it so low with a beam axle in front???