55-57 2nd series question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

yellowGT · 01-29-2009, 11:46 PM

My brother asked me to post this question up for him since he is interested in getting a 55-57 chevy truck. We are really wanting to know what the differences are from one year to another? We see the different grills but what else besides that? Anything else on the outside or maybe the inside that we might be missing? He really wants a 57 but ran into a great deal on a 56 so he is in a loop right now.

Thanks guys.

blackdiesel · 01-29-2009, 11:55 PM

57 hood, grill and side emblems

my67chevytruck · 01-29-2009, 11:58 PM

IIRC 55 2nd and 56 pretty much the same, 57 had a fishmouth grille and the bullet type hood. I think the badges may have changed some but cant recall 100 %. I have been off my '56 project and on my son's '67 for about the last year... Good luck with your search

*** edit i need to learn to type faster

chris71 · 01-30-2009, 07:59 AM

55 and 56 have same grill, 55 had the emblems on the fender "below" the crease in the fender, in 56 the emblem was above the crease, i believe that the hood emblem was different for all 3 years, although most people probably wouldnt be able to tell, the 57 had the mouth grill and the ridges in the hood like My67Truck said. dashes are all the same, all 3 years you could get the big back window or the cameo option. , now GMC's had different hoods/ dashes/fenders, etc, than the chevy's and i have seen guys mix and match chevy and gmc stuff so be a little careful. hoods are pretty easy to find in good shape at a swap meet, and grills are made aftermarket, so a 56 to 57 swap would be pretty easy.

OrrieG · 01-30-2009, 02:04 PM

Jim Carters site (oldtruckparts.com??) has a write up in the front pages of the online catalog that lists the detailed differences too.

Wrenchbender Ret · 01-30-2009, 05:30 PM

The 58-59 have the dual headlights. They are valued a little less then the 55-57. Some 58-59 had the Fleetside beds. There was the Cameo which is valued more then any of them. It was available 55-58. The 57 up had a dished steering wheel & used a shorter steering column. The 55 6 cyl. Had a different shift linkage setup. To change to a v-8 you have to use the later shift linkage. Fantastic trucks.

01-29-2009, 11:46 PM	#1
yellowGT Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Garland, TX Posts: 970	55-57 2nd series question My brother asked me to post this question up for him since he is interested in getting a 55-57 chevy truck. We are really wanting to know what the differences are from one year to another? We see the different grills but what else besides that? Anything else on the outside or maybe the inside that we might be missing? He really wants a 57 but ran into a great deal on a 56 so he is in a loop right now. Thanks guys. __________________ '84 swb chevy '69 swb chevy '68 swb chevy '95 Impala ss-sold '89 chevy crew cab dually 3+3

01-29-2009, 11:55 PM	#2
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: 55-57 2nd series question 57 hood, grill and side emblems __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

01-29-2009, 11:58 PM	#3
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: 55-57 2nd series question IIRC 55 2nd and 56 pretty much the same, 57 had a fishmouth grille and the bullet type hood. I think the badges may have changed some but cant recall 100 %. I have been off my '56 project and on my son's '67 for about the last year... Good luck with your search *** edit i need to learn to type faster __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 Last edited by my67chevytruck; 01-30-2009 at 12:00 AM.

01-30-2009, 07:59 AM	#4
chris71 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sykesville MD Posts: 357	Re: 55-57 2nd series question 55 and 56 have same grill, 55 had the emblems on the fender "below" the crease in the fender, in 56 the emblem was above the crease, i believe that the hood emblem was different for all 3 years, although most people probably wouldnt be able to tell, the 57 had the mouth grill and the ridges in the hood like My67Truck said. dashes are all the same, all 3 years you could get the big back window or the cameo option. , now GMC's had different hoods/ dashes/fenders, etc, than the chevy's and i have seen guys mix and match chevy and gmc stuff so be a little careful. hoods are pretty easy to find in good shape at a swap meet, and grills are made aftermarket, so a 56 to 57 swap would be pretty easy. __________________ '55 3100 2nd series short-bed stepside '70 Corvette coupe stingray '71 Chevelle 2-dr coupe SS clone '71 C10 long-bed fleetside '83 long-haired brunette wife

01-30-2009, 02:04 PM	#5
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 55-57 2nd series question Jim Carters site (oldtruckparts.com??) has a write up in the front pages of the online catalog that lists the detailed differences too. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

01-30-2009, 05:30 PM	#6
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,229	Re: 55-57 2nd series question The 58-59 have the dual headlights. They are valued a little less then the 55-57. Some 58-59 had the Fleetside beds. There was the Cameo which is valued more then any of them. It was available 55-58. The 57 up had a dished steering wheel & used a shorter steering column. The 55 6 cyl. Had a different shift linkage setup. To change to a v-8 you have to use the later shift linkage. Fantastic trucks.



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