55.2-59 57 GMC how rare??

[dsraven]

fenders look the same until you look around the opening for the grille. look for small flat spot in the bump for the grille surround, where the mustache would wrap around and bolt on there. the stache covers the hole in the fender where the chevy turn signal goes so about the same height as that. chevy fenders don't have the flat spot because their grille is totally inside the opening. chevy fenders bolt up the same and lots of guys swapped the front end sheet metal because they liked the smoother look of the chevy plus parts were easier to come by. if you have a true gmc but not the flat spots on the fenders then this could be the case, especially if your stache doesn't fit well on the lower parts that house the turn signals.

[Phungki]

Originally Posted by dsraven

fenders look the same until you look around the opening for the grille. look for small flat spot in the bump for the grille surround, where the mustache would wrap around and bolt on there. the stache covers the hole in the fender where the chevy turn signal goes so about the same height as that. chevy fenders don't have the flat spot because their grille is totally inside the opening. chevy fenders bolt up the same and lots of guys swapped the front end sheet metal because they liked the smoother look of the chevy plus parts were easier to come by. if you have a true gmc but not the flat spots on the fenders then this could be the case, especially if your stache doesn't fit well on the lower parts that house the turn signals.

Yes that’s what someone did to my GMC. Whole front end got switched to Chevy. Kinda sucks really. Had me looking for all the parts that aren’t repopped and only made from 55-56. Worse if you have 57. Told the mustache is slightly different on a 57. Can’t verify that myself tho

[jmlloar]

Mine was original its just rusted beyond any exact recognition. I have nothing to go by. do have a decent rad support and hood but nothing else. and my replacement cab is gmc also.

did a search for the above mentioned location, only thing I could find is an actual truck stop not a parts place.

[jmlloar]

Thanks for the link.

[dsraven]

what kinda shape is the new cab? pics?
don't forget to check with local authorities on exactly what you will need to do BEFORE you spend cash on fixing anything. some places are pretty strict on the vin and changing cabs etc. better to find out first than later.

[jmlloar]

current pics

[dsraven]

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post8528361

check post 8 for a pic of the GMC grille surround with the dimpled spot for the mustache to bolt on.
whats the plan for the old truck, back to stock, upgrade a few things, full frame off and upgrades?

[Phungki]

Originally Posted by jmlloar

current pics

Are you going to put the big window in the new cab?