55-59 5 Window - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sweet70beast · 01-30-2013, 10:13 PM

Did GM ever make one? This is on Boise Craigslist and it looks like the real deal to me. I've never heard of GM doing one but maybe an aftermarket company?

http://boise.craigslist.org/pts/3583125840.html

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blackdiesel · 01-30-2013, 10:50 PM

They are factory GMC's that were made in the bigger models. I've never seen one in person but have seen a few online. There was one on Ebay a couple years ago in Kansas that I really wanted but never pulled the trigger. In the mean time i NEED that rear glass and dividers!!!!!!! I'd buy you the cab if you'll cut the back out for me!!

17again · 01-30-2013, 11:15 PM

$400?! Holy hell I'd buy it just for the rear panel!

**Dan in Pasadena** · 01-31-2013, 12:16 AM

Okay, I'll be the one to say it: it's unique I suppose but it's ugly. NOT cool looking like the 5 window AD trucks are.

Just my $.02. Anyone else?

Daze57 · 01-31-2013, 12:46 AM

i think it has a kinda cool look to it - a bit different - but still cool

meter swinger · 01-31-2013, 01:27 AM

I've always thought these were cool, but I also own a dodge and an International so my tatses are obviously a little off.

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_Ogre · 01-31-2013, 03:05 PM

like bd said, i've only seen them on bigger body gmc trucks
decent cab from the pics

**Dan in Pasadena** · 01-31-2013, 03:07 PM

Just curious, where would you buy replacement glass for these? I know better than to ask about rubber. Steele Rubber Products has EVERYTHING. They must be related to Barbie!!

Mac the Yankee · 01-31-2013, 03:40 PM

As hard-to-find as they are, I'd guess it would be easiest to buy big window glass, cut it into the three pieces and trim it to fit.

OrrieG · 01-31-2013, 05:52 PM

GMC dash, and shape of the transmission cut out makes it look like a COE or LCF cab??? If some one REALLY wants it message me. Its not mine but could help facilitate getting it.

blackdiesel · 01-31-2013, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

GMC dash, and shape of the transmission cut out makes it look like a COE or LCF cab??? If some one REALLY wants it message me. Its not mine but could help facilitate getting it.

Lcf floors are different. It's just a very large gmc. I'll post a pic of one later tonight. Ill take the glass and dividers for the asking price giving you the gmc dash and can shell for anything you might need? ? Lmk
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blackdiesel · 01-31-2013, 06:16 PM

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blackdiesel · 01-31-2013, 06:18 PM

^^^ also a five window (best i remember) located in Texas. Air brakes! This sucker is huge
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**rgunlock** · 01-31-2013, 07:17 PM

a cool one from one of special-k's threads.

meter swinger · 01-31-2013, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rgunlock

a cool one from one of special-k's threads.

Now thats a truck...♡
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blackdiesel · 01-31-2013, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mac the Yankee

As hard-to-find as they are, I'd guess it would be easiest to buy big window glass, cut it into the three pieces and trim it to fit.

tempered glass can't be cut, so you would just have to find a truck with good glass or take out the dividers and put in a big back glass

OrrieG · 01-31-2013, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by blackdiesel

Lcf floors are different. It's just a very large gmc. I'll post a pic of one later tonight. Ill take the glass and dividers for the asking price giving you the gmc dash and can shell for anything you might need? ? Lmk
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Sent you a PM.

_Ogre · 02-01-2013, 01:19 PM

woohoo! i think orrieg just scored a free cab
cab looks to be in good shape

Daze57 · 02-02-2013, 12:57 AM

go OrrieG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

beanyard · 02-02-2013, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

woohoo! i think orrieg just scored a free cab
cab looks to be in good shape

He lives in the Boise area too!
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OrrieG · 02-03-2013, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by blackdiesel

tempered glass can't be cut, so you would just have to find a truck with good glass or take out the dividers and put in a big back glass

Visited the truck and took pictures, you have a PM. It is pretty rusted out, glass is ok, but top of the windows are gone. The infill piece is spot welded into a big window cab opening then seam sealed. Condensation from between the inner outer roof sections got trapped. Floor was pretty cut up from a transmission and longer engine install at some time.

Rest of the cab is pretty rusted out too, many heavy coats of paint hiding bad stuff....

_Ogre · 02-03-2013, 08:37 PM

eww. that's fugly

GMtrucknut!! · 02-03-2013, 09:17 PM

WOW !! I live in the rust belt and that is uglier than most around here !

**1project2many** · 02-04-2013, 09:56 PM

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Floor was pretty cut up from a transmission and longer engine install at some time.

Would have been a good candidate for a Jimmy V12.

I do remember seeing a GMC Semi from 56 or 57 when I was about 15. Very rusted and in hiding in the woods behind a gravel pit the truck had air brakes, a multi speed rear axle, and an engine that was definitely much larger than the Chevy smallblock in the truck I was building.

01-30-2013, 10:13 PM	#1
sweet70beast Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shelley Idaho Posts: 876	55-59 5 Window Did GM ever make one? This is on Boise Craigslist and it looks like the real deal to me. I've never heard of GM doing one but maybe an aftermarket company? http://boise.craigslist.org/pts/3583125840.html [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 1970 Nova 327/T5 (my 1st car) 1971 K-20 350/350/205 (winter DD) 1953 GMC Suburban 1968 Chevy Bel Air 1976 Chev C-10 1972 Skylark (suncoupe) 1 of 3943 made

01-30-2013, 10:50 PM	#2
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: 55-59 5 Window They are factory GMC's that were made in the bigger models. I've never seen one in person but have seen a few online. There was one on Ebay a couple years ago in Kansas that I really wanted but never pulled the trigger. In the mean time i NEED that rear glass and dividers!!!!!!! I'd buy you the cab if you'll cut the back out for me!! __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

01-30-2013, 11:15 PM	#3
17again Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 22	Re: 55-59 5 Window $400?! Holy hell I'd buy it just for the rear panel! __________________ -17again 30 Ford 5 window coupe original 40 Chevy pickup hotrod 52 GMC 3100 5 window (daily) 79 C30 single cab dually shop truck 87 K5 (daily)

01-31-2013, 12:16 AM	#4
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,345	Re: 55-59 5 Window Okay, I'll be the one to say it: it's unique I suppose but it's ugly. NOT cool looking like the 5 window AD trucks are. Just my $.02. Anyone else?

01-31-2013, 12:46 AM	#5
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: 55-59 5 Window i think it has a kinda cool look to it - a bit different - but still cool

01-31-2013, 01:27 AM	#6
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: 55-59 5 Window I've always thought these were cool, but I also own a dodge and an International so my tatses are obviously a little off. Posted via Mobile Device

01-31-2013, 03:05 PM	#7
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: 55-59 5 Window like bd said, i've only seen them on bigger body gmc trucks decent cab from the pics __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

01-31-2013, 03:07 PM	#8
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,345	Re: 55-59 5 Window Just curious, where would you buy replacement glass for these? I know better than to ask about rubber. Steele Rubber Products has EVERYTHING. They must be related to Barbie!!

01-31-2013, 03:40 PM	#9
Mac the Yankee Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Winder, GA Posts: 274	Re: 55-59 5 Window As hard-to-find as they are, I'd guess it would be easiest to buy big window glass, cut it into the three pieces and trim it to fit.

01-31-2013, 05:52 PM	#10
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 55-59 5 Window GMC dash, and shape of the transmission cut out makes it look like a COE or LCF cab??? If some one REALLY wants it message me. Its not mine but could help facilitate getting 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

01-31-2013, 06:16 PM	#12
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: 55-59 5 Window Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

01-31-2013, 06:18 PM	#13
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: 55-59 5 Window ^^^ also a five window (best i remember) located in Texas. Air brakes! This sucker is huge Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

01-31-2013, 07:17 PM	#14
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: 55-59 5 Window a cool one from one of special-k's threads. Attached Images __________________ Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500

02-01-2013, 01:19 PM	#18
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: 55-59 5 Window woohoo! i think orrieg just scored a free cab cab looks to be in good shape __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

02-02-2013, 12:57 AM	#19
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: 55-59 5 Window go OrrieG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!



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02-03-2013, 08:37 PM	#22
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: 55-59 5 Window eww. that's fugly __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

02-03-2013, 09:17 PM	#23
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