55-59 Factory Brush Guard Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mac the Yankee · 01-06-2013, 04:23 PM

I found a brush guard for my '56 yesterday, but it's missing the stabilizer/reinforcement bars and plates that bolt to the frame.

Does anyone have these parts that they'd be willing to share some better pics and measurements from?

Here's the guard and the only good pic that I have of the bars/plates:

OrrieG · 01-06-2013, 09:51 PM

Considering in 50 years of being around these trucks I did not know factory ones existed and do mot remember ever seeing one I would guess the chances of someone having the pieces (ones in the bottom photo???) laying around are slim. But they would be easy to fabricate from angle and rod stock. Would not match the stamped piece but it will be hidden. I would try to figure out a similar mount that did not require drilling a hole in the lower grille in case you decide to remove it.

dwcsr · 01-06-2013, 10:00 PM

These were popular on the trucks I see here in Texas and Oklahoma. Try searching the craigslist in those 2 states. Most often they get junked so If you spot a truck with it on the owner may sell the pieces.

Mac the Yankee · 01-06-2013, 10:55 PM

Yeah, I figured on making the bars and possibly using tri5 engine mounts for the brackets.

Funny thing is that I almost passed the truck up that the guard was on- it was surrounded by tall, thick brush and thorn-bushes!

I'll contact the gentleman who owns the parts in the pic I shared as well.

Thanks for the input!

Bill

01-06-2013, 04:23 PM	#1
Mac the Yankee Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Winder, GA Posts: 274	55-59 Factory Brush Guard Question I found a brush guard for my '56 yesterday, but it's missing the stabilizer/reinforcement bars and plates that bolt to the frame. Does anyone have these parts that they'd be willing to share some better pics and measurements from? Here's the guard and the only good pic that I have of the bars/plates: Attached Images

01-06-2013, 09:51 PM	#2
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 55-59 Factory Brush Guard Question Considering in 50 years of being around these trucks I did not know factory ones existed and do mot remember ever seeing one I would guess the chances of someone having the pieces (ones in the bottom photo???) laying around are slim. But they would be easy to fabricate from angle and rod stock. Would not match the stamped piece but it will be hidden. I would try to figure out a similar mount that did not require drilling a hole in the lower grille in case you decide to remove it. __________________ 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

01-06-2013, 10:00 PM	#3
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: 55-59 Factory Brush Guard Question These were popular on the trucks I see here in Texas and Oklahoma. Try searching the craigslist in those 2 states. Most often they get junked so If you spot a truck with it on the owner may sell the pieces.

01-06-2013, 10:55 PM	#4
Mac the Yankee Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Winder, GA Posts: 274	Re: 55-59 Factory Brush Guard Question Yeah, I figured on making the bars and possibly using tri5 engine mounts for the brackets. Funny thing is that I almost passed the truck up that the guard was on- it was surrounded by tall, thick brush and thorn-bushes! I'll contact the gentleman who owns the parts in the pic I shared as well. Thanks for the input! Bill



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