55.2-59 57 GMC how rare??

[dwcsr]

Hood plane in very good condition is some what rare but not so rare you can't buy 2 or 3 on ebay. Pitted they are a paper weight, Deluxe cab is a standard no trim cab, Custom cab trim is the chromed dash knobs cab trim etc, is not rare on any version of GMC with exception of the mustache on the grille, they are hard to find. If your asking if they are production rare, no I see hood planes on ebay now for $38 on a 57. 58-59 is extremely rare at $1200 or so.

I know its not what you want to hear but its an every day 57 GMC with some bling.

[FirstNation]

Originally Posted by dwcsr

Deluxe cab is a standard no trim cab, Custom cab trim is the chromed dash knobs cab trim etc,

Just an fyi, in 1957 you could buy a Standard cab that came without the chrome trim or a Deluxe cab with it. In addition, a Deluxe cab could be had with either a small rear window or a wrap around. The word Custom didn't come into use with GMC until several years later.
Also, GMC's equivalent to the Cameo was the Suburban Carrier. The Palomino was a one off concept truck in 1957.

[dwcsr]

Now that I think about it your correct , My Chevy data books use custom one year and deluxe the next from 55-59. 60 is badged that way on the fender

[jmlloar]

Just thought I would update.

Truck is a 55.2 150 long bed 270 6cyl 4sp all chrome that could be ordered, deluxe heater man brakes and steering, was big window (replacement cab I found is not).

Going with ls1 swap, chevy bell(already have) factory sm420 4sp, power steering and brakes swap, a/c, newer 14 bolt rear, front disks on factory solid axle,

I guess you could call it "resto rod"
I want a functional daily driver with classic body, that is reliable but can still pull a camper or boat and then still go to the car show.

Not worth a complete restoration since engine is shot and all sheet metal was trash. Figured if i am doing a ground up might as well make it my way.

[jmlloar]

pic on day got it home

[Phungki]

Originally Posted by jmlloar

pic on day got it home

I thought the 57 had 2 ridges that ran the length of the hood. Or is that just on the 1/2 ton?
Looks like you have your work cut out for you with that one 😀.
Good luck finding the front chrome. I’ve been looking for a 56 and not thrilled with what I’m finding or the price of it either.

[jmlloar]

Originally Posted by Phungki

I thought the 57 had 2 ridges that ran the length of the hood. Or is that just on the 1/2 ton?
Looks like you have your work cut out for you with that one 😀.
Good luck finding the front chrome. I’ve been looking for a 56 and not thrilled with what I’m finding or the price of it either.

Came to find out it was actually a 55 and not a 57.
already looking better with a much nicer cab purchased

[jmlloar]

Originally Posted by dwcsr

Hood plane in very good condition is some what rare but not so rare you can't buy 2 or 3 on ebay. Pitted they are a paper weight, Deluxe cab is a standard no trim cab, Custom cab trim is the chromed dash knobs cab trim etc, is not rare on any version of GMC with exception of the mustache on the grille, they are hard to find. If your asking if they are production rare, no I see hood planes on ebay now for $38 on a 57. 58-59 is extremely rare at $1200 or so.

I know its not what you want to hear but its an every day 57 GMC with some bling.

BTW MY "PITTED" Hood Bird brought over a grand.