Danny Boy is BAACK! w/ '55 Big Window

[Dan in Pasadena]

Thanks #9!

It's a "360 miler" now, ha ha!

(I had to look up Boulder Creek. Looks like a GREAT small town, really a beautiful area an a lot nicer than anywhere own here)

[Number 9]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Thanks #9!

It's a "360 miler" now, ha ha!

(I had to look up Boulder Creek. Looks like a GREAT small town, really a beautiful area an a lot nicer than anywhere own here)

It's nice. It is right in redwoods.I live 5 miles from town on a hill in the redwoods. 42 years and still love it.

Miller time sounds right to me. Good tools do good work.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Sounds fantastic!

[Kim57]

Looks real nice.
Kim

[Rude Dude]

Dan the grille looks good on the truck, nice doing business with ya buddy!

[Dan in Pasadena]

Thanks Rudy. As you said, it doesn't fit great but I'm totally happy with it. Thank you again for thinking of me.

Lemme ask a question cause you said you have a bunch of parts:

Are the pegs on '55 vs '56 side emblems SLIGHTLY differently spaced?
I know '55 badges are 1 piece & '56's are 2 piece (I wonder why?).
When I had those badges I traded you I fitted to my truck and they were "off". Wondering if that's "correct" or a bad Chinese repop part problem?
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[Rude Dude]

1955 and 1956 are different thats why the holes didn't line up.

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Thanks Rudy. As you said, it doesn't fit great but I'm totally happy with it. Thank you again for thinking of me.

Lemme ask a question cause you said you have a bunch of parts:

Are the pegs on '55 vs '56 side emblems SLIGHTLY differently spaced?
I know '55 badges are 1 piece & '56's are 2 piece (I wonder why?).
When I had those badges I traded you I fitted to my truck and they were "off". Wondering if that's "correct" or a bad Chinese repop part problem?
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[G&R's57GMC]

Dan , the v8 emblems are the same for 55 & 56.

The 55 fender emblems are painted white and the 56 are black.

Someone wondered why the 56 was 2 piece, its so they didn't have to make whole new 'Chevrolet' part for each model number. I.E. 3100 3124 3200 3600.


Looking good so far.

About the handle type PW switch you can add a micro switch to the circuit to allow the drivers switch to operate the passenger window. Of course for this to work you would need to have relays in the circuit (recommended for extended switch life).

[Dan in Pasadena]

Ok thanks. Gonna go dig mine out and assess how bad they are? (I'm pretty sure the chrome paint would look like azz) which of course will have me counting my pennies!
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[G&R's57GMC]

BTW those images are from the http://www.fillingstation.com

[Dan in Pasadena]

Thanks GR. I guess they were cost cutting even in those days, huh? But I like that they didn't get around to it 'til the year AFTER my truck!

The V8 emblems are cheap enough but I wouldn't put them on without the main side emblems. I also really like that the white background is a one-year-only thing. It's minor but that kinda stuff is cool...to me anyway.
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[G&R's57GMC]

Task Force emblems 55-57 see above post for 55 & 56 fender emblems.

Below 1. 55 hood, 2. 56 hood 3.57 hood , Fender & door 'V'

[Dan in Pasadena]

I wonder why you could get the '56 hood ornament in either black-on-red or red-on-black? Was there a meaning to one vs. the other?

It'd be nice if the '55 came that way but easy enough to change I suppose.
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[G&R's57GMC]

The top red bow tie with black background is the '55 the other is a '56.

The big one on the right with the black bow tie and red back ground is the '57

[Dan in Pasadena]

Yes, I already knew the larger more compact one is for the '55.

I guess I just didn't realize the re/black combo was year dependent. Duh, I SHOULD have because years ago I had a '57. Oh well.

[Daze57]

dan

grill looks great!

[Dan in Pasadena]

Thanks Daze.

GR is trying to start trouble. I think he's a secret agent for The Filling Station or in my case, The Truck Shop. He keeps showing me pictures of shiny new chrome and being the chrome whore that I AM, I find myself thinking of ways I can afford to get it

[G&R's57GMC]

Come on you know you want it ...

Here it is, you know you have to have it ...

Cool, shiny, BLING !

Come and get it .... I know your hooked now !

Muhahaha ....

[Dan in Pasadena]

Ha ha, I actually do want some of that stuff but not the hood spears. Those are '57 only so my hood doesn't have the bumps they ride on.

I debate the two kinds of window trim.

I ALWAYS hear the trim that goes IN the rubber is a total pain in the butt to install without damaging it. But I truly like it.

As for the trim that goes on the paint around the cab I'm not sure I'd want that AND the rubber trim. It strikes me as too much. Regardless, I've read here that the clips that attach it don't always hold it tight. And even if they did I'd be concerned that the holes for that many clips would eventually allow the re-start of rust.

[G&R's57GMC]

Come on Dan, you know you have to have those spears You can mount them on the fenders above the headlights .... Bling, Bling !

And to go with them you have to have these ! Muhahaha !

[Dan in Pasadena]

I'm gonna have to start calling you Dr. Evil!

[G&R's57GMC]

Psst, Danny,Danny you also need Theese ...

They're just what the Doctor ordered ..... Muhahaha Bling, Bling

[Russell Ashley]

"As for the trim that goes on the paint around the cab I'm not sure I'd want that AND the rubber trim. It strikes me as too much."

Dan, you aren't listening to me, LOL. How many times do I have to tell you: There's no such thing as too much chrome!

Chrome windshield trim is definitely in my future, and I already have the cab trim but haven't installed it yet.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Russ, Did you read the post (can't remember whose?) that said his didn't hold tight to the cab sheet metal with the clips provided? He ended up buying a different set of clips. Sorry I can't remember any specifics but I know someone posted about it in the last few weeks.

Yes, I DO plan to get the stainless tail lights!
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[dubie]

chrome used to be my favorite color. now I prefer painted pieces. But the wife's 58 GMC is going to have a TON of chrome hanging off the front of it. But for my truck, I'm all about low maintenance on the body

Your truck is really shaping up quickly Dan and is looking damn nice!!! thanks for keeping us up to date man.

I now have the entire body bolted on the frame again and am working on lining it all up as well as I can. This truck was in a few accidents over the years so it's not going to be perfect. You can check out the progress in the builds and projects section when you're bored.

Does anyone have install instructions for the spot lights? I got a genuine 50's spot light that works from a buddy of mine and think it would make a cool addition to my truck. I just want to make sure I drill the hole in the right spot