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04-28-2004, 10:20 PM
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59 Cab with a 55-57 front clip?
Need to know if a 55-57 clip will fit a 59 cab. A neighbor has a rust free 59 he got at the Auto Fair and wants to go with a 55-57 front. Any tips or comments. Thanks Weasel
 
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04-29-2004, 12:22 AM
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Yep, it'll fit but need to use the grill & hood from the 55-57 with them.
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04-29-2004, 09:09 AM
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Happy to be here
 
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I have seen it done, and it looked cool. A few years ago I saw a 58-59 fleetside with a 55-57 front clip. It took a minute to register what he had done, but I liked it
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04-29-2004, 07:06 PM
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i believe the radiator mount is different too.........
the cabs from 55-59 are pretty much the same. the 55-57 fronts can be interswapped no prob, other than the unique 57 grille. the 58-59 fenders are different, of course, because they started the quad headlight configuration, but i believe the 58-59 hood will still swap, though it drops in the center unlike the 55-57. also, the 57 hood has dual raised strips on it.
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04-29-2004, 10:04 PM
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Cool thanks for the info, will pass it on.
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04-30-2004, 02:16 PM
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are the hoods hinged in different places to??
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05-02-2004, 11:49 AM
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I'm pretty sure the hinges are mounted in same spot, been awhile since I have been under/in a 58-9 tho......
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06-16-2004, 01:19 AM
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The 55 - 57 front clips will bolt straight up to the 58 - 59. The hood hinges are in the same spot, but I believe one of the holes are off, so you may need to drill a hole. I have a 56 Viking front clip on my 58. Its about 4 inches wider then a stock 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, 1 ton truck front clip. And has its own unique grill. Not sure about the regular 55 - 57 front clip radiator mounts, but I know the bigger trucks are different. Because I had to change mine. Basically every single part off a 55 - 59 will fit from one to the other.
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