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1project2many · 10-10-2020, 07:24 PM

Wow! Cogratulations on that rare find.

I managed to pick up a '57 Suburban minus bed when I was a young teenager. I only wanted it for parts for my very rough Chevy and had no skills or tools to repair what was a very rusty vehicle.. I truly wish I'd known then what I know now. There were sooo many factory options on that truck. Like yours, mine was a V8 Hydramatic truck. Like yours, mine had a "Safety" power steering system similar to Poncho cars. Like yours, mine had the really cool glowing face clock. The truck I owned also had a two tone green exterior and interior, armrests, tinted glass, deluxe cab stainless, chrome grille and bumper, and power brakes via Hydrovac. I believe it even had an air cushioned seat! I saved boxes of parts but the truck itself ended up getting towed to the crusher.

To this day I feel bad that I sent that rare truck to its death. I am very happy to see one being saved. Best of luck on the project!

BTW, more info on the RSD:
http://www.1955gmc.com/1955-59gmclit...new_models.pdf

10-10-2020, 07:24 PM	#7
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,158	Re: 1956 GMC Suburban pickup now in my garage..so excited! Wow! Cogratulations on that rare find. I managed to pick up a '57 Suburban minus bed when I was a young teenager. I only wanted it for parts for my very rough Chevy and had no skills or tools to repair what was a very rusty vehicle.. I truly wish I'd known then what I know now. There were sooo many factory options on that truck. Like yours, mine was a V8 Hydramatic truck. Like yours, mine had a "Safety" power steering system similar to Poncho cars. Like yours, mine had the really cool glowing face clock. The truck I owned also had a two tone green exterior and interior, armrests, tinted glass, deluxe cab stainless, chrome grille and bumper, and power brakes via Hydrovac. I believe it even had an air cushioned seat! I saved boxes of parts but the truck itself ended up getting towed to the crusher. To this day I feel bad that I sent that rare truck to its death. I am very happy to see one being saved. Best of luck on the project! BTW, more info on the RSD: http://www.1955gmc.com/1955-59gmclit...new_models.pdf Last edited by 1project2many; 10-11-2020 at 04:57 PM.