Calling all 55-59's

[Sam59]

All very cool trucks and projects! Can't wait to start on the subframe on mine, think i found a whole rolling chassi of a 98 4x4 s10 blazer and 700r4 for cheap too!..

[56 3100]

i have been slowly getting at my 56 3100 have heidts mustang II ifs already to go on and a ford 9" in the works soon.

[low57]

Here's my project a 57 with fatman MII front end custom four link rear with step notch and airbags on all four corners with a big block chevy. It is still under construction and hopefully soon I will have the short fleetside bed on.

[texascowboy593]

The before and after (still working on it of course) of a seldom seen "Flight 59"

[northerngmc]

Before and after on my 59 GMC.

Fairly original, still running leaf springs and the original 235 straight 6, 3 speed on the column. Bed has been updated with oak and stainless. The seat is an original seat I found out of a firetruck.

[Sam59]

Diggin all them pick em ups.. big turn arounds on them.. low57 i like the step side bed! i think they look awesome, but i do like the fleetsides too

[55dude]

Originally Posted by 58 gmc

Heres mine a 1958 GMC, 84 Camaro front clip, 4 link rear, bagged, 383 stroker,
custom interior, Intro Wheels.

do you mean 74'? 84' had struts.

[Sam59]

Originally Posted by 55dude

do you mean 74'? 84' had struts.

pretty sure he did, 67-81 camaros are the years for subframes, am i right?

[Igotachevyor2]

here is mine

[58 gmc]

Originally Posted by 55dude

do you mean 74'? 84' had struts.

sorry guys, meant 81 camaro, typo on my part, sorry.
heres a shot of the new dash.

[Sam59]

Sexy Sexy

[streetstar]

Originally Posted by Sam59

Thinking about getting started on my '59 shortstep, 81 camaro subframe, little bit of this little bit of that.. So with that said lets see all of you guys' 55-59's with a couple pictures and a few details about the truck for a little kickoff celebration ..
I'll start with mine..


That's me with the old girl last winter/springish.. my dad and i bought the truck about 3 years ago and did not know much at all about these old trucks at all.. but thanks to you guys we have learned probably a little too much.. his dad had a '58 short step when he was a kid and we saw this truck one day and fell in love with it, went over and bought the truck.. all we have done is redid the interior, bought a 81 camaro for subframe, disk brakes, ps, pb, etc.. ready to get started on her!

Hey Sam, this is Doug (guy you got the '71 from around the corner)

Thats a sweet lookin' truck, man. Really nice

I still haven't really touched my '75 since i talked to ya last -- just got real busy.

But i did dig out the seat thats supposed to go with that '71 if you still have it. The weathers gonna be crappy for a few days, but 'ill give ya a ring when it clears up and see if i can swap 'em out someday

[87Lowrider]

Some amazing vehicles here. I'm a bit reluctant to show mine. But, hey, she's waiting patiently:

'57 Step, wide window, MII front, Jag XJ6 IRS, 496/th400, and much much more.

Here's the before;


Rear end going in;


Long, long way to go!

[55dude]

Originally Posted by 87Lowrider

Some amazing vehicles here. I'm a bit reluctant to show mine. But, hey, she's waiting patiently:

'57 Step, wide window, MII front, Jag XJ6 IRS, 496/th400, and much much more.

Here's the before;


Rear end going in;


Long, long way to go!

hey quit teasing us! more pic's dude!

[Sam59]

hey man, yeah for sure just give me a call and we'll get them swapped.. let me know if you still need any help swapping those motors to!

Originally Posted by streetstar

Hey Sam, this is Doug (guy you got the '71 from around the corner)

Thats a sweet lookin' truck, man. Really nice

I still haven't really touched my '75 since i talked to ya last -- just got real busy.

But i did dig out the seat thats supposed to go with that '71 if you still have it. The weathers gonna be crappy for a few days, but 'ill give ya a ring when it clears up and see if i can swap 'em out someday

[87Lowrider]

Like I said... she's waiting patiently.. Garage is only so big.. gotta finish the camaro first this spring and get the 454 put into my lowrider next month, then I can get back on the '57... stay tuned!

[Sam59]

Originally Posted by 87Lowrider

Like I said... she's waiting patiently.. Garage is only so big.. gotta finish the camaro first this spring and get the 454 put into my lowrider next month, then I can get back on the '57... stay tuned!

i hear that man! so much to do, not enough time! stick with it

[zack66]

Ok, here is mine. It is a 56 GMC with 502/350, Camaro clip, disc brakes in front. I was planning to take it apart for paint but I just got a great deal on another 56 I have to pick up in a week or two. That one has a 70 Camaro clip and KP four link. It also has a fleetside bed from a 58 I believe. It is in pieces and I will post photos when I get.

[HotRod88]

I have a question. I have a 59 pickup and i want to lower it, is there any other way than to buy a drop axle?

[northerngmc]

Originally Posted by HotRod88

I have a question. I have a 59 pickup and i want to lower it, is there any other way than to buy a drop axle?

Yes, you can purchase monoleaf springs that will lower it.

[HotRod88]

Oh ok is that cheaper than buying a drop axle for it?

[northerngmc]

Well a drop axle is for the front and will therefore only drop the front.

Most people on here are upgrading the suspensions with Mustang II or Camaro or aftermarket stuff to to a total upgrade to power steering, disk brakes, independant front end.

Very few of these customs still have the straight axle, therefore very few use drop axles.

If you want to drop the truck and keep the original axle, steering, and brakes then I would suggest replacing the springs at all four corners. Originally they had leaf springs on all four corners and you can replace the springs with springs that give the truck a lower ride. One such springs are Monoleafs

and are called that because you replace the multispring pack with a single thicker spring.

Also looking at vendors such as Classic Performance Parts http://www.classicperform.com/ or Early Classic Enterprises http://www.earlyclassic.com/ Both have reasonable web pages and I think you will find different solutions

[Sam59]

Originally Posted by zack66

Ok, here is mine. It is a 56 GMC with 502/350, Camaro clip, disc brakes in front. I was planning to take it apart for paint but I just got a great deal on another 56 I have to pick up in a week or two. That one has a 70 Camaro clip and KP four link. It also has a fleetside bed from a 58 I believe. It is in pieces and I will post photos when I get.

very slick man, very

[northerngmc]

Originally Posted by zack66

Ok, here is mine. It is a 56 GMC with 502/350, Camaro clip, disc brakes in front. I was planning to take it apart for paint but I just got a great deal on another 56 I have to pick up in a week or two. That one has a 70 Camaro clip and KP four link. It also has a fleetside bed from a 58 I believe. It is in pieces and I will post photos when I get.

Cool truck, any pictures of the 502?

[HotRod88]

thanks alot northerngmc i apreciate the info. im almost 16 and just got it and dont really have alot of money