How about some pics of 47-59

[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!!

[99 to Life]

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

[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!

[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.

[Johnny49]

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

[wanna4door]

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

Okay, here's mine.

Beautiful paint!

[still1graphics]

Originally Posted by still1graphics

here is a pic of my new ride....
53' chevy 3100
all original arizonia truck.
no rust!!!

I did a little research today on the Internet 4 factory colors and it said the color of my truck should be bittersweet? Does anyone know for sure or have a factory color code for the 53' trucks. the lighter color is the original color the darker is primer. And the grill was originally white. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

[still1graphics]

Originally Posted by still1graphics

I did a little research today on the Internet for factory colors and it said the color of my truck should be bittersweet? Does anyone know for sure or have a factory color code for the 53' trucks. the lighter color is the original color the darker is primer. And the grill was originally white. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!!!

(see pic for color)

[59 Fleetside]

My 53 it my very first truck. I've owned it nearly 18 years.

[59 Fleetside]

My 59 with bed trim

[59 Fleetside]

My 72 suburban

[59 Fleetside]

My 59 swb at Puyallup Goodguys

[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

[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?

[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???!!!!

[57chevyman]