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1project2many · 01-28-2017, 09:38 AM

It would be an interesting situation that results in a cab only truck with that many options. If they are truly factory installed I think it would be more likely that it was a Cameo and a previous owner removed and sold the bed.

Most folks didn't order trucks with lots of goodies in any part of the country. Chrome, electric wipers, and an occasional radio are most common imo. You might want to do some work to try documenting yours.

I believe Deluxe Cab is the name for the stainless trim and chrome knobs option in 55-57. Maybe it's called Custom Cab in 58-59? The large window is called Panaromic. Every piece of OEM tinted glass on the truck will be marked with the name E-Z Eye. The names for some of the options may be different in GMC land. I've heard the large window is a Full View on a Jimmy.

01-28-2017, 09:38 AM	#7
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,158	Re: 57 GMC how rare?? It would be an interesting situation that results in a cab only truck with that many options. If they are truly factory installed I think it would be more likely that it was a Cameo and a previous owner removed and sold the bed. Most folks didn't order trucks with lots of goodies in any part of the country. Chrome, electric wipers, and an occasional radio are most common imo. You might want to do some work to try documenting yours. I believe Deluxe Cab is the name for the stainless trim and chrome knobs option in 55-57. Maybe it's called Custom Cab in 58-59? The large window is called Panaromic. Every piece of OEM tinted glass on the truck will be marked with the name E-Z Eye. The names for some of the options may be different in GMC land. I've heard the large window is a Full View on a Jimmy.