Question about 55-59 factory sun visors - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

NW Task Force · 03-08-2011, 12:42 AM

I recently bought an original metal visor for my 57' Chevy truck. The visor is in great shape and will just need a little primer and paint to look good. My question is: After buying this visor I discovered that these units have a middle brace for support. The brace is missing from mine and it looks as though these pieces are not available new (visor brace). Can anyone show me an upclose picture of the underside of a complete visor? Has anyone built their own replacement brace before?

entourageguy · 03-08-2011, 12:36 PM

the only visors I've seen for the 55-59 look like the one on this truck.....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451671

**JML55** · 03-08-2011, 09:44 PM

Here is some pictures of my visor, its original as far as i Know, has been with my truck for years. That center brace is factory spot welded, it would be strange that someone would had it removed.

entourageguy · 03-08-2011, 10:28 PM

yea that's the kind I was thinking of.

NW Task Force · 03-09-2011, 01:18 AM

JML55,

Thank you for the great pics! That center brace is exactly what I am looking for. Mine is missing that piece. Perhaps I could make one or does it really need it for support?

entourageguy · 03-09-2011, 10:41 AM

Yea I think it would come in handy as there will be a lot of air pushing on it.

1956chevtruck · 03-12-2011, 05:21 PM

That's what it looks like, from underneath, when it's on the truck.

rdlackey · 08-22-2011, 04:31 PM

Looking at the last picture of your exterior sun visor, what is the mounting process to the top of the cab?

Daze57 · 08-22-2011, 08:32 PM

hey ya;ll- i have a visor for the last 20 years and it is the same as what is shown in these picts .

NW Task Force · 10-04-2013, 04:50 PM

I thought I would "bump" this back up and get a few opinions. I still have an original 55-59 sun visor that is missing the support bracket underneath. Should I try to fabricate my own or just buy a re-pop sun visor? I like the look of them and planning to add it on to my pickup this Winter. The visor also has several added on holes drilled in it along the lip. How many mounting holes is the visor supposed to have?

lowrodderchev · 10-04-2013, 06:34 PM

I've heard like 10-12 holes I've also heard the repop need a little tweaking to fit. IMO I would try to fab a bracket first. I to am looking at buying one but I like to haul down the freeway and ive heard they don't handle that air to well going 75-80

Russell Ashley · 10-05-2013, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by lowrodderchev

I've heard like 10-12 holes I've also heard the repop need a little tweaking to fit. IMO I would try to fab a bracket first. I to am looking at buying one but I like to haul down the freeway and ive heard they don't handle that air to well going 75-80

The visor comes with the holes drilled, but I can't remember how many. I got mine from LMC and it did need a little tweaking on the passenger side of the cab. I think they all are the same as a friend's was off slightly on the right side just like mine. I'm not sure that you can get the holes drilled in the cab with the windshield in so be aware of that.
I had my truck up to about 70 once since installing it and didn't notice any problems but wasn't on the freeway so couldn't maintain the speed for long. They look good to me but do cut down on your upward visibility.

kustom40merc · 10-08-2013, 09:31 PM

I think the aftermarket sunvisors don't come with the bracket.

**buggy5872** · 10-09-2013, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowrodderchev

I've heard like 10-12 holes I've also heard the repop need a little tweaking to fit. IMO I would try to fab a bracket first. I to am looking at buying one but I like to haul down the freeway and ive heard they don't handle that air to well going 75-80

They handle the air just fine. The one on Big Bertha is aftermarket and it has seen over 100 mph with out a bit of movement. I normally do not go that fast but I was an hour late to pick up a car in New York. Mine also needed some tweaking on the passenger side. I think the center brace keeps it from deforming in the middle from the wind

AZ59apacheguy · 10-09-2013, 11:52 AM

[QUOTE=Russell Ashley;6300250] I'm not sure that you can get the holes drilled in the cab with the windshield in so be aware of that.QUOTE]

I installed mine no problem with the window in.

butchp · 10-10-2013, 09:50 AM

What kind of screws go into the cab, would a thread sert work.

NW Task Force · 10-10-2013, 10:57 PM

Hhhmmm........so it sounds like having the center brace is a "must have" in order to secure the visor while driving. Installing while the windshield is in place also sounds like a questionable proposition.

**buggy5872** · 10-11-2013, 07:15 AM

Mine went on easily with the windshield in. Just marked and driller the holes and used stainless screws.

inline64 · 07-26-2015, 10:51 AM

If you want quality, don't get the visor from LMC... just trying to save anybody from paying the $40 to return it like I had to do.
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MyDream55 · 07-29-2015, 02:42 PM

Where's the best place to buy a visor? I'm looking to get one for my 56. Thanks

lowrodderchev · 07-29-2015, 02:58 PM

I got mine from classic parts had to tweak it a bit to fit proper but other than that I love it

03-08-2011, 12:42 AM	#1
NW Task Force Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Poulsbo, WA USA Posts: 247	Question about 55-59 factory sun visors I recently bought an original metal visor for my 57' Chevy truck. The visor is in great shape and will just need a little primer and paint to look good. My question is: After buying this visor I discovered that these units have a middle brace for support. The brace is missing from mine and it looks as though these pieces are not available new (visor brace). Can anyone show me an upclose picture of the underside of a complete visor? Has anyone built their own replacement brace before? __________________ 1957 Chevy Pickup 1/2T, stepside, big window, 77' Camaro subframe, 3rd gen Firebird rearend w/3.23 gears & disc brakes, 66' 283cid, TH350 auto, everything else is original

03-08-2011, 12:36 PM	#2
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Question about 55-59 factory sun visors the only visors I've seen for the 55-59 look like the one on this truck..... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451671 __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

03-08-2011, 09:44 PM	#3
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: Question about 55-59 factory sun visors Here is some pictures of my visor, its original as far as i Know, has been with my truck for years. That center brace is factory spot welded, it would be strange that someone would had it removed. 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

03-08-2011, 10:28 PM	#4
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Question about 55-59 factory sun visors yea that's the kind I was thinking of. __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

03-09-2011, 01:18 AM	#5
NW Task Force Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Poulsbo, WA USA Posts: 247	Re: Question about 55-59 factory sun visors JML55, Thank you for the great pics! That center brace is exactly what I am looking for. Mine is missing that piece. Perhaps I could make one or does it really need it for support? __________________ 1957 Chevy Pickup 1/2T, stepside, big window, 77' Camaro subframe, 3rd gen Firebird rearend w/3.23 gears & disc brakes, 66' 283cid, TH350 auto, everything else is original

03-09-2011, 10:41 AM	#6
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Question about 55-59 factory sun visors Yea I think it would come in handy as there will be a lot of air pushing on it. __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

03-12-2011, 05:21 PM	#7
1956chevtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Qualicum Beach British Columbia Canada Posts: 132	Re: Question about 55-59 factory sun visors That's what it looks like, from underneath, when it's on the truck. Attached Images

08-22-2011, 04:31 PM	#8
rdlackey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 123	Re: Question about 55-59 factory sun visors Looking at the last picture of your exterior sun visor, what is the mounting process to the top of the cab?

08-22-2011, 08:32 PM	#9
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: Question about 55-59 factory sun visors hey ya;ll- i have a visor for the last 20 years and it is the same as what is shown in these picts .

10-04-2013, 04:50 PM	#10
NW Task Force Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Poulsbo, WA USA Posts: 247	Some questions about my visor I thought I would "bump" this back up and get a few opinions. I still have an original 55-59 sun visor that is missing the support bracket underneath. Should I try to fabricate my own or just buy a re-pop sun visor? I like the look of them and planning to add it on to my pickup this Winter. The visor also has several added on holes drilled in it along the lip. How many mounting holes is the visor supposed to have? Attached Images __________________ 1957 Chevy Pickup 1/2T, stepside, big window, 77' Camaro subframe, 3rd gen Firebird rearend w/3.23 gears & disc brakes, 66' 283cid, TH350 auto, everything else is original

10-04-2013, 06:34 PM	#11
lowrodderchev Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: visalia ca Posts: 1,480	Re: Question about 55-59 factory sun visors I've heard like 10-12 holes I've also heard the repop need a little tweaking to fit. IMO I would try to fab a bracket first. I to am looking at buying one but I like to haul down the freeway and ive heard they don't handle that air to well going 75-80

10-08-2013, 09:31 PM	#13
kustom40merc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Moss Landing,CA Posts: 47	Re: Question about 55-59 factory sun visors I think the aftermarket sunvisors don't come with the bracket.

10-09-2013, 11:52 AM	#15
AZ59apacheguy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South West Posts: 431	Re: Question about 55-59 factory sun visors [QUOTE=Russell Ashley;6300250] I'm not sure that you can get the holes drilled in the cab with the windshield in so be aware of that.QUOTE] I installed mine no problem with the window in.

10-10-2013, 09:50 AM	#16
butchp Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Finley, TN. Posts: 198	Re: Question about 55-59 factory sun visors What kind of screws go into the cab, would a thread sert work.

10-10-2013, 10:57 PM	#17
NW Task Force Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Poulsbo, WA USA Posts: 247	Re: Question about 55-59 factory sun visors Hhhmmm........so it sounds like having the center brace is a "must have" in order to secure the visor while driving. Installing while the windshield is in place also sounds like a questionable proposition. __________________ 1957 Chevy Pickup 1/2T, stepside, big window, 77' Camaro subframe, 3rd gen Firebird rearend w/3.23 gears & disc brakes, 66' 283cid, TH350 auto, everything else is original



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10-11-2013, 07:15 AM	#18
buggy5872 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North Beaver TWP PA Posts: 833	Re: Question about 55-59 factory sun visors Mine went on easily with the windshield in. Just marked and driller the holes and used stainless screws. __________________ ___________________________ 1959 Apache Short Fleetside, 1959 Apache NAPCO Long Stepside, 1957 3100 with 59 fleetside bed 1957 5700 LCF Crew Cab "Big Bertha",1959 GMC F370 1958 GMC 600, 1946 Chevy, 1959 Viking 60 LCF 1974 Elcamino SS, 1979 6500 GMC Tilt Bed Wrecker Big Bertha Build

07-26-2015, 10:51 AM	#19
inline64 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Conroe Texas Posts: 10	Re: Question about 55-59 factory sun visors If you want quality, don't get the visor from LMC... just trying to save anybody from paying the $40 to return it like I had to do. Posted via Mobile Device

07-29-2015, 02:42 PM	#20
MyDream55 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 42	Re: Question about 55-59 factory sun visors Where's the best place to buy a visor? I'm looking to get one for my 56. Thanks

07-29-2015, 02:58 PM	#21
lowrodderchev Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: visalia ca Posts: 1,480	Re: Question about 55-59 factory sun visors I got mine from classic parts had to tweak it a bit to fit proper but other than that I love it __________________ my 57 chevy truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601554

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