47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics - Page 3 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1project2many · 06-10-2018, 11:44 PM

My truck is currently out of service but here's a couple of picture from a few years ago...

Foot Stomper · 06-10-2018, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 1project2many

My truck is currently out of service but here's a couple of picture from a few years ago...

Now there's a great looking 57! Very nice!

1project2many · 06-10-2018, 11:59 PM

Here's one I saw this morning. It's extremely original. On the seat is a sheet showing how to install turn signals, while a switch with some wiring is sitting on the dash.

68blackbird · 06-11-2018, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Dilligas

100% stock for now.

Wow...that's a real treasure...

1project2many · 06-11-2018, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Foot Stomper

Now there's a great looking 57! Very nice!

Thank you.

Curbfeeler26 · 06-11-2018, 08:37 AM

Nice pickups. Gotta get that one on the road. Life is short and when a lot of people see these trucks out there it makes em smile. That can't be bad...

capnduane · 06-11-2018, 04:46 PM

Here's a few pics of my close to stock '55 2nd 3100. Body, frame, steering, suspension and brakes stock. A '69 Firebird 350 was put in it sometime in the '70s, I believe. And '67 Muncie, 4 speed, close ratio trans with Hurst shifter. Guy I bought it from said it was a 400, but "350" is cast in to the side of the block, no big deal anyway. The truck was passed around between different owners in the Inland Empire of So Calif. Cherry Valley, Beaumont, Mentone, and then Moreno Valley. It was originaly built in Los Angeles, and was a V8 pickup from the get go. Minimal rust and a fairly straight body were pluses: but the POs had kept it running all these years with bailing wire, duct tape and chewing gum! And some of the most Rube Goldberg fixes I've ever seen!! Bought it in 2013. I worked on it for 7 days a week for 3 months and then hammered out some small dents and shot it with red paint myself. I'm a carpenter, not a painter so the paint job is ……. protective? Been a blast and drive it several times a week. Old Poncho runs great and hauls the mail.

1project2many · 06-11-2018, 10:07 PM

capnduane, I love the stance and the color of that truck. Very nice.

Curbfeeler26 · 06-14-2018, 01:38 PM

Great Longbed Kermitt. Double-Clutcher... indeed here's mine

MARTINSR · 06-15-2018, 09:44 AM

Good stuff! Love those GMC wheel covers!

Brian

Curbfeeler26 · 06-18-2018, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mdpaulson1

here are 2 shots of my truck when I first bought it in 1972. still own it and will drive it tonight to a local show

Great History & Story behind your ride...

Curbfeeler26 · 06-18-2018, 01:39 PM

Just a couple of more shots of the "Blue Mule"

**Dan in Pasadena** · 06-18-2018, 11:06 PM

^^^ Very pretty truck^^^

MARTINSR · 06-19-2018, 12:59 AM

Yep I really dig that GMC!

Brian

mikebte · 06-19-2018, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by capnduane

Here's a few pics of my close to stock '55 2nd 3100. Body, frame, steering, suspension and brakes stock. A '69 Firebird 350 was put in it sometime in the '70s, I believe. And '67 Muncie, 4 speed, close ratio trans with Hurst shifter. Guy I bought it from said it was a 400, but "350" is cast in to the side of the block, no big deal anyway. The truck was passed around between different owners in the Inland Empire of So Calif. Cherry Valley, Beaumont, Mentone, and then Moreno Valley. It was originaly built in Los Angeles, and was a V8 pickup from the get go. Minimal rust and a fairly straight body were pluses: but the POs had kept it running all these years with bailing wire, duct tape and chewing gum! And some of the most Rube Goldberg fixes I've ever seen!! Bought it in 2013. I worked on it for 7 days a week for 3 months and then hammered out some small dents and shot it with red paint myself. I'm a carpenter, not a painter so the paint job is ……. protective? Been a blast and drive it several times a week. Old Poncho runs great and hauls the mail.

Is this RED truck going for July Truck of the month. Should really be posted. I love the way it sits.

capnduane · 06-19-2018, 04:22 PM

Thanks for the support! Put the '55 in the TOTM contest.

jglassjr · 06-26-2018, 03:46 PM

1959

pvienneau · 06-26-2018, 04:18 PM

Best

**Dan in Pasadena** · 06-26-2018, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jglassjr

1959

Oooh, I REALLY like this. What color is it? Was that factory? Excellent look. More info please!

jglassjr · 06-27-2018, 11:15 AM

It is the original color called Galway Green... straight 6 with the 3 on the tree.... drive it as often as I can, and it runs great! The interior is all stock and look good as well

MARTINSR · 06-27-2018, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by jglassjr

It is the original color called Galway Green... straight 6 with the 3 on the tree.... drive it as often as I can, and it runs great! The interior is all stock and look good as well

SOOOOO Cool!

Brian

jglassjr · 06-27-2018, 11:39 AM

I pull this 1940s Rhinelander guide boat w/1953 3hp Johnson.... kinda like stepping back in time

mikebte · 06-27-2018, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jglassjr

I pull this 1940s Rhinelander guide boat w/1953 3hp Johnson.... kinda like stepping back in time

Very nice, truck looks great doing a little work.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 06-27-2018, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jglassjr

It is the original color called Galway Green... straight 6 with the 3 on the tree.... drive it as often as I can, and it runs great! The interior is all stock and look good as well

Thanks! I really like that color.

Havasubud · 07-03-2018, 11:33 AM

Here's mine. Close to stock 56 Cameo. Belonged to my wifes grandfather when new. He passed it to her uncle, who gave it to me before he passed. He bought it new in 56 and owned a service station in Bellflower, Ca. When the 57 came out with the bed trim, he liked it so much he bought all the parts and had the bed painted along with it. I need to get the body redone. Not bad but the paint is pretty thin.

06-10-2018, 11:44 PM	#51
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,200	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics My truck is currently out of service but here's a couple of picture from a few years ago... Attached Images

06-10-2018, 11:59 PM	#53
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,200	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics Here's one I saw this morning. It's extremely original. On the seat is a sheet showing how to install turn signals, while a switch with some wiring is sitting on the dash. Attached Images

06-11-2018, 08:37 AM	#56
Curbfeeler26 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Lake Placid Florida Posts: 94	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics Nice pickups. Gotta get that one on the road. Life is short and when a lot of people see these trucks out there it makes em smile. That can't be bad...

06-11-2018, 04:46 PM	#57
capnduane Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Moreno Valley, Calif. Posts: 244	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics Here's a few pics of my close to stock '55 2nd 3100. Body, frame, steering, suspension and brakes stock. A '69 Firebird 350 was put in it sometime in the '70s, I believe. And '67 Muncie, 4 speed, close ratio trans with Hurst shifter. Guy I bought it from said it was a 400, but "350" is cast in to the side of the block, no big deal anyway. The truck was passed around between different owners in the Inland Empire of So Calif. Cherry Valley, Beaumont, Mentone, and then Moreno Valley. It was originaly built in Los Angeles, and was a V8 pickup from the get go. Minimal rust and a fairly straight body were pluses: but the POs had kept it running all these years with bailing wire, duct tape and chewing gum! And some of the most Rube Goldberg fixes I've ever seen!! Bought it in 2013. I worked on it for 7 days a week for 3 months and then hammered out some small dents and shot it with red paint myself. I'm a carpenter, not a painter so the paint job is ……. protective? Been a blast and drive it several times a week. Old Poncho runs great and hauls the mail. Attached Images __________________ '55 Chevy 1/2ton pickup w/ Pontiac 350 and Muncie M21 close ratio 4speed "Red Ryder" Last edited by capnduane; 06-11-2018 at 11:34 PM.

06-11-2018, 10:07 PM	#58
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,200	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics capnduane, I love the stance and the color of that truck. Very nice.

06-14-2018, 01:38 PM	#59
Curbfeeler26 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Lake Placid Florida Posts: 94	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics Great Longbed Kermitt. Double-Clutcher... indeed here's mine Attached Images

06-15-2018, 09:44 AM	#60
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics Good stuff! Love those GMC wheel covers! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

06-18-2018, 01:39 PM	#62
Curbfeeler26 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Lake Placid Florida Posts: 94	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics Just a couple of more shots of the "Blue Mule" Attached Images

06-18-2018, 11:06 PM	#63
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,341	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics ^^^ Very pretty truck^^^ __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

06-19-2018, 12:59 AM	#64
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics Yep I really dig that GMC! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

06-19-2018, 04:22 PM	#66
capnduane Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Moreno Valley, Calif. Posts: 244	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics Thanks for the support! Put the '55 in the TOTM contest. __________________ '55 Chevy 1/2ton pickup w/ Pontiac 350 and Muncie M21 close ratio 4speed "Red Ryder"

06-26-2018, 03:46 PM	#67
jglassjr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Conover Wi Posts: 45	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics 1959 Attached Images

06-26-2018, 04:18 PM	#68
pvienneau Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 695	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics Best __________________ Pat 1949 unmolested Indy Farm Deluxe AD 1949 Standard 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581544

06-27-2018, 11:15 AM	#70
jglassjr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Conover Wi Posts: 45	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics It is the original color called Galway Green... straight 6 with the 3 on the tree.... drive it as often as I can, and it runs great! The interior is all stock and look good as well

06-27-2018, 11:39 AM	#72
jglassjr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Conover Wi Posts: 45	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics I pull this 1940s Rhinelander guide boat w/1953 3hp Johnson.... kinda like stepping back in time Attached Images



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07-03-2018, 11:33 AM	#75
Havasubud Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Corona, Ca Posts: 4	Re: 47-59 Original and Close to Stock Pics Here's mine. Close to stock 56 Cameo. Belonged to my wifes grandfather when new. He passed it to her uncle, who gave it to me before he passed. He bought it new in 56 and owned a service station in Bellflower, Ca. When the 57 came out with the bed trim, he liked it so much he bought all the parts and had the bed painted along with it. I need to get the body redone. Not bad but the paint is pretty thin. Attached Images

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