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10-11-2012, 10:00 AM
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55-57cab on a 58?
Hey guys what are teh cab differences between the 55-57 cab and the 58 cab? Will a 55-57 cab work on a 58?
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10-11-2012, 10:03 AM
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Re: 55-57cab on a 58?
body mounts and fender mounts are the same, should bolt right in place.
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10-11-2012, 12:47 PM
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Re: 55-57cab on a 58?
I think that the hood attaches differently on the 58-59 but I think you can work with it.
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10-11-2012, 05:56 PM
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Re: 55-57cab on a 58?
The only difference that you need to modify it the hood mounts at the cab.
There are several differences but they don't affect mounting. |
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10-12-2012, 12:28 PM
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Re: 55-57cab on a 58?
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the gray firewall is the 58 model bolt hole appear to be 3 1/4" apart the green firewall is the 56 model bolt hole appear to be 2 1/2" apart |
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10-12-2012, 03:17 PM
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Re: 55-57cab on a 58?
You will need to trim the frame rails about 3" and relocate the bumper bracket holes so the fenders and rest of clip will fit. Rad support, crossmember and front spring mounts are the same.
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10-12-2012, 04:54 PM
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Re: 55-57cab on a 58?
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10-12-2012, 05:04 PM
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Re: 55-57cab on a 58?
If you don't mind me asking, why are you swapping cabs? I was thinking this exact same thing because of rust in the roof (DUH) and I'm sure I can find a good cab somewhere out here in the desert part of TX. I have a '58 also.
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10-12-2012, 06:20 PM
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Re: 55-57cab on a 58?
Replacing the roof and inner panel isn't all that hard. Cost is 3 or 4 hundred dollars. If you cab is otherwise good just put on new parts.
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10-12-2012, 07:57 PM
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Re: 55-57cab on a 58?
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