Just bought 55' Chevy 1st Series...barn find - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**WIDESIDE72** · 09-21-2010, 05:32 PM

My dad and I just picked up a 55 1st series 5 window1/2 ton yesterday. It is not in nearly as good of shape as yours. It does have a title and original engine. It need a driver side floor and cab corners, as well as all glass except corners. It is a 3 speed. Yours has the optional 4 speed, even better. We will be putting it ours an 85 S10 LWB 2wd chassis with a 1994 Caprice LT1 and 4L60E.

It is a nice addition to our 55 2nd series big window. Unfortunately, it has been about 1/4 done for the past 20 years.

nicke · 11-01-2010, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

My dad and I just picked up a 55 1st series 5 window1/2 ton yesterday. It is not in nearly as good of shape as yours. It does have a title and original engine. It need a driver side floor and cab corners, as well as all glass except corners. It is a 3 speed. Yours has the optional 4 speed, even better. We will be putting it ours an 85 S10 LWB 2wd chassis with a 1994 Caprice LT1 and 4L60E.

It is a nice addition to our 55 2nd series big window. Unfortunately, it has been about 1/4 done for the past 20 years.

Sounds like that is going to be a nice setup!

65panelrat · 11-02-2010, 10:05 AM

Wow! Nice score! On another note, all the talk about emblems, my 54' with enclosed driveline has 55' 1st series emblems. Go figure....

nicke · 11-02-2010, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65panelrat

Wow! Nice score! On another note, all the talk about emblems, my 54' with enclosed driveline has 55' 1st series emblems. Go figure....

Interesting....
trade you emblems if it is bothering you

speesh · 11-02-2010, 10:56 PM

I would remove those front turn signals, paint the wheels white or cream, maybe get some new bumpers, add some safety stuff ( better brakes, seat belts) and then drive it and polish it. That thing is just too nice to modify. Having said that, you bought it, you own it, do it your way!!
Posted via Mobile Device

09-21-2010, 05:32 PM	#1
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: Just bought 55' Chevy 1st Series...barn find My dad and I just picked up a 55 1st series 5 window1/2 ton yesterday. It is not in nearly as good of shape as yours. It does have a title and original engine. It need a driver side floor and cab corners, as well as all glass except corners. It is a 3 speed. Yours has the optional 4 speed, even better. We will be putting it ours an 85 S10 LWB 2wd chassis with a 1994 Caprice LT1 and 4L60E. It is a nice addition to our 55 2nd series big window. Unfortunately, it has been about 1/4 done for the past 20 years. Last edited by WIDESIDE72; 09-21-2010 at 05:33 PM.

11-02-2010, 10:05 AM	#3
65panelrat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 211	Re: Just bought 55' Chevy 1st Series...barn find Wow! Nice score! On another note, all the talk about emblems, my 54' with enclosed driveline has 55' 1st series emblems. Go figure.... Attached Images __________________ Bowties For Life!🇺🇸

11-02-2010, 10:56 PM	#5
speesh Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ridgecrest, CA Posts: 318	Re: Just bought 55' Chevy 1st Series...barn find I would remove those front turn signals, paint the wheels white or cream, maybe get some new bumpers, add some safety stuff ( better brakes, seat belts) and then drive it and polish it. That thing is just too nice to modify. Having said that, you bought it, you own it, do it your way!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 57 suburban(sitting in the driveway), 2 69 C20 longbeds (sitting in the field ) and a 2003 8.1 Suburban Endeavor to persevere. "All of a sudden, I'm the old timer!" Some old timer on American Pickers.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.