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ChrisA · 07-22-2004, 10:26 AM

Hey,

First off I just want to say that I am new to classic trucks, so forgive me if I don't explain something right or leave out some important info.

The truck is a stepside with the big window in the rear. It has been stored in a basement, so there really isnt that much rust for its age. The floors feel solid, but I have yet to take the pad off to check for sure. I will do that this afternoon. I have noticed some rust on the back of the front fenders and in the corners of the steps on the bed as well. I have a few new parts to throw in. I believe it is a gastank, fender and part of the pass. fender. I will check that for sure also.

My reason for selling, it isnt what I want. I do still want a truck, just a differant style. I don't know what years they were made or anything, but I want the one with the running boards (or whatever you'd like to call them) that run from the steps on the bed to the front of the doors. I just took delivery of this truck yesterday, so I havnt had much time to look over it.

I am asking $2,000 for the truck and any parts that I have with it. I have seen MUCH worse condition trucks for $1,500, so I think this is fair. I am located about 40 miles north of Atlanta, Georgia. Please feel free to ask any questions or come check the truck out for yourself!

Also I will get some pictures posted this afternoon. I know that is an important thing.

Thanks!

Chris

DennyB · 07-22-2004, 04:25 PM

Welcome Chris!
The kind of truck with the running boards running from fender to fender is a 55 first series or eariler (chevy)

ChrisA · 07-22-2004, 11:14 PM

Thanks Denny, for both the warm welcome and the helpful info! Hopefully I can get this truck to a nice new home and get started on a 55 or earlier

DennyB · 07-23-2004, 08:40 AM

Remember that in the middle of the 55 model year is when the body lines changed from the advanced design models (47-55) to the task force models (55-59).
Hence some of the 55s were the eariler body style which is known as the 55 first series and the later 55s were the later body style which is known as the 55 second series.
Also the later advanced design models were changed to the 12 volt electrical system.
I'm not exactly sure when this took place but I think it was 54.

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 07-24-2004, 10:33 PM

Is it a short or long bed? I'd be interested in some pictures, email motrucker@prodigy.net

**ScottH** · 08-11-2004, 11:20 AM

Would also like some pics....sdelvy55@aol.com

Thanks.

Apache · 09-02-2004, 10:24 PM

Werent the 54's windshield wipers controlled by air vacuum where as the later 55 first series had electric wipers (some, not all).

Ice68 · 09-09-2004, 12:02 AM

Pictures.

Kat · 11-03-2004, 08:50 PM

55 2nd series also had vacuum wipers(our still does).Electric might have been an option then, believe it was in the cars 55>

Pilgrim · 11-05-2004, 06:53 PM

Would like photos, too, please. bchayer@earthlinl.net. Thanks

07-22-2004, 10:26 AM	#1
ChrisA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2	FS - 57 chevy pickup Hey, First off I just want to say that I am new to classic trucks, so forgive me if I don't explain something right or leave out some important info. The truck is a stepside with the big window in the rear. It has been stored in a basement, so there really isnt that much rust for its age. The floors feel solid, but I have yet to take the pad off to check for sure. I will do that this afternoon. I have noticed some rust on the back of the front fenders and in the corners of the steps on the bed as well. I have a few new parts to throw in. I believe it is a gastank, fender and part of the pass. fender. I will check that for sure also. My reason for selling, it isnt what I want. I do still want a truck, just a differant style. I don't know what years they were made or anything, but I want the one with the running boards (or whatever you'd like to call them) that run from the steps on the bed to the front of the doors. I just took delivery of this truck yesterday, so I havnt had much time to look over it. I am asking $2,000 for the truck and any parts that I have with it. I have seen MUCH worse condition trucks for $1,500, so I think this is fair. I am located about 40 miles north of Atlanta, Georgia. Please feel free to ask any questions or come check the truck out for yourself! Also I will get some pictures posted this afternoon. I know that is an important thing. Thanks! Chris

07-22-2004, 04:25 PM	#2
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	Welcome Chris! The kind of truck with the running boards running from fender to fender is a 55 first series or eariler (chevy) __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

07-23-2004, 08:40 AM	#4
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	Your welcome Chris. Remember that in the middle of the 55 model year is when the body lines changed from the advanced design models (47-55) to the task force models (55-59). Hence some of the 55s were the eariler body style which is known as the 55 first series and the later 55s were the later body style which is known as the 55 second series. Also the later advanced design models were changed to the 12 volt electrical system. I'm not exactly sure when this took place but I think it was 54. __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

07-24-2004, 10:33 PM	#5
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	Is it a short or long bed? I'd be interested in some pictures, email motrucker@prodigy.net __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

09-02-2004, 10:24 PM	#7
Apache Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 419	Werent the 54's windshield wipers controlled by air vacuum where as the later 55 first series had electric wipers (some, not all). __________________ 54 Chevy Bel Air 4dr powerglide 54 Chevy SWB 58 Chevy Big Window SWB Fleetside project 58 Chevy LWB 235/4spd 76 Chevy Nova 350/TH350 4.88's *10kmiles on "new" engine 79 Chevy 4x4 SWB 350/4spd 3/4 ton 81 Mazda RX7 84 F@!d Mustang 96 F@!d Ranger 2.3L/5spd

07-22-2004, 11:14 PM	#3
ChrisA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2	Thanks Denny, for both the warm welcome and the helpful info! Hopefully I can get this truck to a nice new home and get started on a 55 or earlier

08-11-2004, 11:20 AM	#6
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Would also like some pics....sdelvy55@aol.com Thanks.

09-09-2004, 12:02 AM	#8
Ice68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NW New Mexico Posts: 236	Pictures. __________________ '68 Chevy Truck C10 LWB 292 engine 3spd Tranny Everything Stock except for shaved bodywork. '72 Chevy Truck Custom Deluxe 2WD LWB 350/350 HEI Tilt PS AC Dual Exhaust

11-03-2004, 08:50 PM	#9
Kat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sapulpa,OK. Posts: 77	55 2nd series also had vacuum wipers(our still does).Electric might have been an option then, believe it was in the cars 55> Last edited by Kat; 11-04-2004 at 10:38 PM. Reason: correction

11-05-2004, 06:53 PM	#10
Pilgrim Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Crescent City, FL Posts: 492	Would like photos, too, please. bchayer@earthlinl.net. Thanks __________________ Bob 68 C20 Camper Special



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