Just wanted to share Dad's 55.1 GMC

[GarthMC]

Garth and Josh's GMC: We have a 55 1st GMC deluxe cab long bed.(dead ringer for the truck pictured
in the 1950's print ad "5 years ahead" in front of the brick Pearse Floral
building)My late father bought the truck new from a local dealer and I have recently
rescued it from where it was parked outside for appx. 30 years. The truck is basically
complete. My son Josh (13) and I will be repairing/reconditioning the truck to drivable condition.The engine is a 1955 to 1962 270 (the door tag lists the HP @ 115 so I think Dad changed out the original 248) w/ 4 speed "granny gear" and retains the starter pedal. Once it's rolling and running we will do body work paint and interior. It will be basically stock except for radial tires, restored upgraded seat to match the original appearance and probably a replacement stock appearing AM/FM radio(I still have the original and the headliner mounted speaker and grill)No hot rodding or show paint job we want it to look and drive like a truck!
I have included a link to pix showing the current condition and also pictures of the truck on the day Dad brought it home new.(one colorized w/him and one b&w) Also there are a couple of images from the 1954 print add featuring the almost identical truck!

http://photobucket.com/54gmc100

Thanks,

Garth Ervin
Placerville CA

[parkwood]

Originally Posted by GarthMC

Garth and Josh's GMC: We have a 55 1st GMC deluxe cab long bed.(dead ringer for the truck pictured
in the 1950's print ad "5 years ahead" in front of the brick Pearse Floral
building)My late father bought the truck new from a local dealer and I have recently
rescued it from where it was parked outside for appx. 30 years. The truck is basically
complete. My son Josh (13) and I will be repairing/reconditioning the truck to drivable condition.The engine is a 1955 to 1962 270 (the door tag lists the HP @ 115 so I think Dad changed out the original 248) w/ 4 speed "granny gear" and retains the starter pedal. Once it's rolling and running we will do body work paint and interior. It will be basically stock except for radial tires, restored upgraded seat to match the original appearance and probably a replacement stock appearing AM/FM radio(I still have the original and the headliner mounted speaker and grill)No hot rodding or show paint job we want it to look and drive like a truck!
I have included a link to pix showing the current condition and also pictures of the truck on the day Dad brought it home new.(one colorized w/him and one b&w) Also there are a couple of images from the 1954 print add featuring the almost identical truck!

http://photobucket.com/54gmc100

Thanks,

Garth Ervin
Placerville CA

Garth that's cool that you could save a truck your dad bought new, and to have your son help you is icing on the cake... i live in shingle springs and if i can help you in some way let me know.. wayne

[Red Foreman]

Good luck with your build, that is a good story especially for your son.

[Johnny49]

Great post! Very cool to see pics of when the truck was new and great that you're restoring it. Great project for you and your son...