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01-08-2013, 10:40 PM
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1956 chev coe
hi guys i was wanting to know what is a 1956 or 1957 chev coe truck worth it has a v8 engine i think a 283 any help would be great
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01-08-2013, 10:58 PM
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Re: 1956 chev coe
Without any pictures or description beyond what you have said, I would say somewhere between $100 and $100,000 depending on condition.
 Seriously, what can we tell you? 
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01-09-2013, 12:00 AM
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Re: 1956 chev coe
the big trucks are worth what someone will pay. Usually not much more that scrap value. The 55-59 Low Cab Forward (guessing that is what you are calling an COE) are gaining popularty. If you are looking at one I can give you some pointers in what to look for.
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02-10-2013, 04:27 PM
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Re: 1956 chev coe
Hello all, new here. Lots of cool build threads here too. I own a repair shop and am in the process of locating a 55-57 LCF cab and frankensteining that onto a newer flatbed rollback chassis and doing some local towing. There's something really cool about the old 50s and 60s snubnosed trucks.
Shane, you've mentioned that you know what to look for in these LCF trucks. I'm curious what your take is on these. Thanks everyone!  This is one I'm looking at now. |
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02-10-2013, 05:21 PM
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Re: 1956 chev coe
thats a 55 with a big back glass and looks close to rust free. Thats a heck of a find. Is it a chevy or buick motor..... some of them lcf used nailheads
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02-10-2013, 05:25 PM
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Re: 1956 chev coe
It's a Chevy engine, with leaks and burning oil free of charge.
According to the owner, he drove it 60MPH home when he bought it down the interstate with no issues. However with 1 exhaust manifold broken in half it would have been tough to HEAR anything going wrong.  Were the nailheads in the GMCs? I never heard of them in the Chevys. But the LCF is a whole different animal when it comes to production statistics. |
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02-10-2013, 05:26 PM
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Re: 1956 chev coe
The driver's door has minimal rust, everything else is solid.....allegedly.
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02-10-2013, 06:24 PM
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Re: 1956 chev coe
That would make a cool rollback. Doesn't look like it would need much body work.
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02-10-2013, 06:46 PM
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Re: 1956 chev coe
My initial plan was to go with a 55-66 cab on a newer chassis. After seeing the LCF or COE cabs I changed plans. Once I obtain all the pieces I'll start a build thread to chart my abuse.
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02-10-2013, 08:54 PM
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Re: 1956 chev coe
i found a 1956 chev cab over with a v8 small block the truck looks reasonable it has stainless trim around the cab
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