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**JML55** · 11-24-2008, 09:16 PM

Here is my project, i will post lots of pictures (i think pictures are worth a thousand words) because i dont like typing. If anyone has any question please ask. I started this project about 5 years ago so the first bunch of pictures are going to be from way back. Bought the truck from a friend of mine who had it in is back yard for six or seven years but never rely did anything with it. This story actualy started 40 years ago. First picture shows me siting on the fender of my dad 55 GMC.

Here it show the truck where i found it and when i first got it home.

pugs · 11-25-2008, 12:00 AM

looks like a decent truck, good luck with the build and kep us posted

**mr48chev** · 11-25-2008, 12:12 AM

Oh Yea, It looks a lot better than what most guys get to start with lately.

+1 on the keep us posted and up to date on the build and redo.

**JML55** · 11-25-2008, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

Oh Yea, It looks a lot better than what most guys get to start with lately.

+1 on the keep us posted and up to date on the build and redo.

always looks better until you start taking things apart.

**JML55** · 11-25-2008, 12:18 AM

Here are a few more pictures. First thing i did was to replace the roof. Upper edge of windshield was pretty rusty. Put in a gas door into the drv side rear fender to go with under bed gas tank.

**JML55** · 11-25-2008, 08:52 PM

Here are some pictures of the flip hood kit i installed last winter. Yes the hood is of a 57 Chevrolet.

57picupnewbie · 06-25-2010, 10:22 PM

Like the Flip Hood Kit. It would look great on my '57. Where did you get it, or did you manf. it? If so, do you have specs and drawings you will share?

**JML55** · 06-25-2010, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 57picupnewbie

Like the Flip Hood Kit. It would look great on my '57. Where did you get it, or did you manf. it? If so, do you have specs and drawings you will share?

Got it from NoLimit, http://www.nolimit.net/prodinfo.asp?number=CTHK-557. It a bolt on kit fairly easy to install.

OKGMC4 · 07-04-2010, 10:10 AM

Quick question...how did you work out your tank filler? I got one yesterday just to have it but all the filler necks I saw at the salvage were bigger than the pipe on the tank. Did you find an easy way to hook it up? Maybe two hoses and an exhaust reducer piece? Thanks...Mike

**JML55** · 07-04-2010, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by OKGMC4

Quick question...how did you work out your tank filler? I got one yesterday just to have it but all the filler necks I saw at the salvage were bigger than the pipe on the tank. Did you find an easy way to hook it up? Maybe two hoses and an exhaust reducer piece? Thanks...Mike

My gas door is off a Dakota and yes some fab is required for the filler tube to the tank, right now i have to redo the first one i did. I don't really like the way it turned out, its a combination of steal pipe and rubber hose. The rubber hose has to be rated for gasoline.

55dude · 11-25-2008, 09:49 PM

cool keep the pic's coming.

Tri5Nerd · 11-25-2008, 10:00 PM

Nice project, keep the pics coming.
Why did you go with a Chevy hood?
Where did you get that gas filler door from?

Tri5

**JML55** · 11-25-2008, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri5Nerd

Nice project, keep the pics coming.
Why did you go with a Chevy hood?
Where did you get that gas filler door from?

Tri5

I didn't like the big hole in the front of the GMC hood. The gas door is out of a Dakota truck , don't remember what year.

**JML55** · 11-26-2008, 08:56 PM

Next pictures are from the box side that I modified. The box sides that came with my truck were somewhat rusty and have a lot of dents. So I bought a decent set of 3/4 ton truck sides that I shrunk to 1/2 ton size. I found out to keep the fenders at the right place the sides had to be cut at both ends. I cut about 9 inchs of the front and 2 inches of the rear. The last pictures shows the rear bumper mod. 1980 Malibu wagon rear bumper with 10 inches cut out of the centre.

OrrieG · 11-27-2008, 01:55 PM

Good work. Check your bed rail location in relation to the tank filler spout. I have the same gas tank and on my 59 short fleetside the bed rail lands on the filler. Bed rail can't be moved it supports the wheel well. I think they designed it for step sides and didn't mock it up on the later fleet sides. I had to notch the rail and reinforce the side that was left with steel angle.

50MOTORHEAD · 11-28-2008, 01:01 PM

Pictures are informative and entertaining,,and much appreciated,,,keep them coming-THANKS !!-KB

**JML55** · 11-29-2008, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrrieG

Good work. Check your bed rail location in relation to the tank filler spout. I have the same gas tank and on my 59 short fleetside the bed rail lands on the filler. Bed rail can't be moved it supports the wheel well. I think they designed it for step sides and didn't mock it up on the later fleet sides. I had to notch the rail and reinforce the side that was left with steel angle.

You had me worry for a second and half . But no the step side floor crossmember doesn't hit the tank filler. see picture attached.
Thanks, JM

**JML55** · 11-29-2008, 03:27 PM

71 firebirb Front clip work was done about 5 years ago

**JML55** · 11-29-2008, 03:31 PM

More front clip work

54 jimmy · 11-29-2008, 03:33 PM

thanks i love that color Regal Turquoise.

OrrieG · 11-30-2008, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JML55

You had me worry for a second and half . But no the step side floor crossmember doesn't hit the tank filler. see picture attached.
Thanks, JM

Good, if you look at your photo the short fleetside cross rail mounts one bolt hole towards the rear to allow for the tub location.

nuke1 · 11-29-2008, 01:59 AM

Welcome aboard and glad to see another canuck and close by, i really like the work that you have done so far on the truck, out of curiousity, i was wondering where you found the visor for your truck , i have been looking for one all over the place here and can not find one, great build, would love to see apic of your 55? in the background there, thanks

James

**JML55** · 11-29-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by nuke1

Welcome aboard and glad to see another canuck and close by, i really like the work that you have done so far on the truck, out of curiousity, i was wondering where you found the visor for your truck , i have been looking for one all over the place here and can not find one, great build, would love to see apic of your 55? in the background there, thanks

James

Thank you. I was lucky the sun visor came with the truck. Keep an eye on ebay I see them on there every now and then for sale. I like like your project nice truck. Here a pic of my 55 Belair.

54 jimmy · 11-29-2008, 11:33 AM

what is the color of your 55 called i want to paint my 54 gmc that color.

**JML55** · 11-29-2008, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 54 jimmy

what is the color of your 55 called i want to paint my 54 gmc that color.

The 55 Belair color is Regal Turquoise and India Ivory.

Thanks, JM

11-24-2008, 09:16 PM	#1
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	55 2nd serie GMC Here is my project, i will post lots of pictures (i think pictures are worth a thousand words) because i dont like typing. If anyone has any question please ask. I started this project about 5 years ago so the first bunch of pictures are going to be from way back. Bought the truck from a friend of mine who had it in is back yard for six or seven years but never rely did anything with it. This story actualy started 40 years ago. First picture shows me siting on the fender of my dad 55 GMC. Here it show the truck where i found it and when i first got it home. Attached Images __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

11-25-2008, 12:00 AM	#2
pugs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hamburg Pa Posts: 1,153	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC looks like a decent truck, good luck with the build and kep us posted __________________ I don't do thing cuz I can, I do it cuz someone told me it couldn't be done...

11-25-2008, 12:12 AM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,657	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Oh Yea, It looks a lot better than what most guys get to start with lately. +1 on the keep us posted and up to date on the build and redo.

11-25-2008, 12:18 AM	#5
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Here are a few more pictures. First thing i did was to replace the roof. Upper edge of windshield was pretty rusty. Put in a gas door into the drv side rear fender to go with under bed gas tank. Attached Images __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

11-25-2008, 08:52 PM	#6
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Here are some pictures of the flip hood kit i installed last winter. Yes the hood is of a 57 Chevrolet. Attached Images __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

06-25-2010, 10:22 PM	#7
57picupnewbie '57 Rosa Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fitzgerald,GA Posts: 162	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Like the Flip Hood Kit. It would look great on my '57. Where did you get it, or did you manf. it? If so, do you have specs and drawings you will share? __________________ My '57 Truck Build "Rosa" (Current Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...21#post4118721 2003 Dodge Dakota 4X4 (Daily Driver) Only two defining forces have ever died for us: CHRIST died for our salvation and VETERANS died for our freedoms. Glorify CHRIST and thank VETERANs Dru~ USN Retired

07-04-2010, 10:10 AM	#9
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,234	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Quick question...how did you work out your tank filler? I got one yesterday just to have it but all the filler necks I saw at the salvage were bigger than the pipe on the tank. Did you find an easy way to hook it up? Maybe two hoses and an exhaust reducer piece? Thanks...Mike __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

11-25-2008, 09:49 PM	#11
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC cool keep the pic's coming.

11-25-2008, 10:00 PM	#12
Tri5Nerd Tripple Five Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: USA Posts: 658	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Nice project, keep the pics coming. Why did you go with a Chevy hood? Where did you get that gas filler door from? Tri5

11-26-2008, 08:56 PM	#14
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Next pictures are from the box side that I modified. The box sides that came with my truck were somewhat rusty and have a lot of dents. So I bought a decent set of 3/4 ton truck sides that I shrunk to 1/2 ton size. I found out to keep the fenders at the right place the sides had to be cut at both ends. I cut about 9 inchs of the front and 2 inches of the rear. The last pictures shows the rear bumper mod. 1980 Malibu wagon rear bumper with 10 inches cut out of the centre. Attached Images __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

11-27-2008, 01:55 PM	#15
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Good work. Check your bed rail location in relation to the tank filler spout. I have the same gas tank and on my 59 short fleetside the bed rail lands on the filler. Bed rail can't be moved it supports the wheel well. I think they designed it for step sides and didn't mock it up on the later fleet sides. I had to notch the rail and reinforce the side that was left with steel angle. __________________ 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 Last edited by OrrieG; 11-27-2008 at 01:55 PM.

11-28-2008, 01:01 PM	#16
50MOTORHEAD Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: midwest Posts: 113	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Pictures are informative and entertaining,,and much appreciated,,,keep them coming-THANKS !!-KB

11-29-2008, 03:27 PM	#18
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC 71 firebirb Front clip work was done about 5 years ago Attached Images __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

11-29-2008, 03:31 PM	#19
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC More front clip work Attached Images __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

11-29-2008, 03:33 PM	#20
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,184	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC thanks i love that color Regal Turquoise. __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter)



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11-29-2008, 01:59 AM	#22
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC Welcome aboard and glad to see another canuck and close by, i really like the work that you have done so far on the truck, out of curiousity, i was wondering where you found the visor for your truck , i have been looking for one all over the place here and can not find one, great build, would love to see apic of your 55? in the background there, thanks James __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

11-29-2008, 11:33 AM	#24
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,184	Re: 55 2nd serie GMC what is the color of your 55 called i want to paint my 54 gmc that color. __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter)

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