How about some pics of 47-59

[still1graphics]

Also anyone know how i can find out what the original color of this truck was?
under the hood and inside the doors look kinda like a boston baked bean maybe
a maroon color? thanks for any help...

[torchlight]

You might check the cab between the cab and the bed. If it was repainted without disassembly, the original color might still be showing there.

[99 to Life]

still, value like most old cars and trucks is not the most even across the board thing. Some guys like them just like this, some like them restored, some like a restomod, some like em hotrod/custom. I'd leave it as is because of its character, stands out big time, the patina tells a long story ya know. anyone can strip this down and paint it green, but then your like alot of others out there, or.... you can have this and stand out that much more. I been keeping and eye on what stuff is going for. Sadly the I6 engines aren't bringing much money, hope that trend changes. I just seen a killer "bomb" aka pimped out custom style, lowered, painted two tone, visor, bumperettes etc etc get very little bids, on the other hand, seen a more original painted with door logo truck go for maybe 16,200, thats about the highest I been seeing. some restored stuff can def get into the 20-30k mark but its all about finding the right buyer. this as it sits, i'd say around the 10K but again depends on the buyer. If it had IFS, updated engine trans, nice interior that price quickly can towards 20k give or take. The good thing is, I'v really been noticing these trucks value going up. Most s10 swaps, patina trucks I'v been seeing around 15k mark. Sadly some stuff sells for less than its worth and some for way more. Seen a really nice s10 swap sell for 13k, it was painted and had a ton of work done, felt like they should have gotten more. Seen a patina bagged truck go for 30k, I'v seen alot of those and not many were up that high, so it just depends on the day I guess. Whats it worth to you is the question? worth enough to keep it, I think so.

[still1graphics]

99 to life, i think you nailed it... i have been told by young and old to leave it just like it is and just enjoy it. Like you said it stands out in a crowd and gets thumbs up and compliments every time i take her out for a cruise! I might do a flat clear coat just to preserve the finish for now. Like you said it's probably worth more to me than the next guy, besides my 5 year old loves it!!! Thanks for the good advise.

[oldman3]

Hey 99 to life, what you got against us "green" trucks. Just pulling you chain, you are correct on your points, each builder has to make his choice and enjoy it for what it is...Jim

[still1graphics]

ok i'm wanting to clear coat my truck to preserve the finish and patina. i was wondering if anyone knows of a good FLAT clear i could use? also it has to go over the lettering and pinstripes wich are one shot enamel paint. i don't want it to be glossy so it keeps the original look but protects it from mother nature... thanks for any help!!!

[99 to Life]

oldman, LOL yeah nothing wrong with green. i shoulda said yellow!!!! I actually will have a few painted trucks someday, working on a two tone with white roof and a custom seafoam bluish metallic bottom. Really want a red truck at stock height too, I'm not into red or stock height but for some reason those two would be killer.

Still1, you can hit up pretty much anyone, I believe they have flattening agents you add to the clear. I think I spoke with a couple guys about it a couple years ago, one was eastwood and can't remember the other. Its def out there and people have done it. Only reason I haven't tried it yet is the fact that the surface gots to be super clean of dirt and grease and my truck is located on dirt roads so I just haven't gotten around to it yet.

[FirstNation]

My 1955 GMC 101-8 Deluxe 1/2 ton long bed, that for 35 years I thought was a 1956. I always thought it was odd that it was titled as a 56 but had the "Y"{1955} prefix in the serial number. I recently stumbled across the answer while perusing the forum here one evening. I discovered that GMC titled the 2nd series 55's made late in the year as 56's. It was a beauty- perfect chrome and paint when I bought it in Idaho in 1978, then I moved to New York in 87 and in a half a dozen years, due to surface rust, I had completely primered it, section by section. This past summer I decided to wet sand all the primer off and see what I had underneath- I liked what I saw so I clear-coated it. People stop and say "all it needs now is a good coat of paint!". You should see the look on their faces when I tell them "it's done".

[ChuckDriver]

Love the look of the 55 GMC grill. That's a lot of chrome, might have to start looking for some!!

[Johnny49]

Taken this morning (12-14-13), shortly after the snow started falling here in western CT... Only 96 days 'til spring!

[Rednek13x]

Originally Posted by FirstNation

My 1955 GMC 101-8 Deluxe 1/2 ton long bed, that for 35 years I thought was a 1956. I always thought it was odd that it was titled as a 56 but had the "Y"{1955} prefix in the serial number. I recently stumbled across the answer while perusing the forum here one evening. I discovered that GMC titled the 2nd series 55's made late in the year as 56's. It was a beauty- perfect chrome and paint when I bought it in Idaho in 1978, then I moved to New York in 87 and in a half a dozen years, due to surface rust, I had completely primered it, section by section. This past summer I decided to wet sand all the primer off and see what I had underneath- I liked what I saw so I clear-coated it. People stop and say "all it needs now is a good coat of paint!". You should see the look on their faces when I tell them "it's done".

love the look of your truck, how did you get it down to bare metal in those spots?

[99 to Life]

great story man, wish I had them kinda years of old trucks under my belt.

[sqrlnts]

FirstNation, you sir have one hell of a nice truck

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Love the look of the 55 GMC grill. That's a lot of chrome, might have to start looking for some!!

My exact thoughts Chuck. Have had my eye out for a complete set for some time now.

[ratty 46]

Dig the truck & the background story. You're very luckey you were able to remove all the primer & have such a B ute E full truck!

[59 Fleetside]

My wife's 1950 styleline original 235 power glide.

[59 Fleetside]

My 59 lwb fleetside

[99 to Life]

59 fleet, nice rides man

[GMC91]

Im digging that 53 cause my grandpa gave me his 53 GMC this Christmas

[Yewhi]

Needed something to occupy my time to day so I took a couple of pictures of the truck...

[still1graphics]

Sweet truck and awesome pictures!!!
Keep em coming...

[Nev68]

Some photos I took at San Bernadino a couple of years ago
Maybe some one will recognise these trucks
I might get back there next year

[sqrlnts]

Thanks for sharing, drooling all over that bagged black GMC. Wonder whats up with the bronze 55/56 bed alignment?

[Nev68]

Originally Posted by sqrlnts

Thanks for sharing, drooling all over that bagged black GMC. Wonder whats up with the bronze 55/56 bed alignment?

No worries, I think the bronze truck had a tilt bed and as you can see massive rear rubber.

[henninghotrods]

Who says a 427 with a 8-71 blower shop blower wont fit under the hood???!!!!

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by henninghotrods

Who says a 427 with a 8-71 blower shop blower wont fit under the hood???!!!!

Really nice truck, nice job...Jim