55.2-59 55 chevy interior ideas - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Guyz55 · 12-30-2017, 10:42 PM

Im restoring my 55 2nd series 3100 and was wondering what other year chevy interiors would fit into my truck or where would it be the best place to get an interior for my truck

upholstery is not an issue as my brother does hot rod interiors on a steady basis and does great work

any ideas would be greatly appreciated

dsraven · 12-30-2017, 11:59 PM

55-59 use the same cab, just change the front end for the 58-59.
gmc dash is different than chevy
other than that, same same inside with some subtle differences in heaters etc.
if the bro does interiors he should be able to set you up. get him to look at it and decide what he will need but you will need to know what you want as well. full door panels or shorties, full carper or rubber floor mat, power windows or window cranks, stock door handles or custom. bucket seats and console, split bench with arm rest or stock bench. that kinda stuff.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 12-31-2017, 03:40 PM

I’m not QUITE ready to finish my interior - soon - but I’ll be doing semi-full door panels as shown in these pictures I think.

Personally, I wanted a ‘55-56 Car dash in my truck but didn’t want to spend the extra at the time. It’s possible I will do it in a future update though.

Black_Sheep · 12-31-2017, 05:24 PM

Some inspiration for you...

Black_Sheep · 12-31-2017, 05:27 PM

Mine's a work in progress...

Black_Sheep · 12-31-2017, 05:29 PM

The seat

DPete · 01-01-2018, 11:33 AM

Stock seat springs and frame 56', tried to stay somewhat original

**Dan in Pasadena** · 01-01-2018, 04:28 PM

Just throwing in an idea. I plan on installing these stainless steel strips into my cab interior step. I will not do the bow tie strip thing though.

tdishon · 02-21-2019, 01:59 PM

Where do you get the step stainless strips? They look great!

**Dan in Pasadena** · 02-21-2019, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tdishon

Where do you get the step stainless strips? They look great!

I'm sure there are other places too but this is the place I found:
http://www.mmsacc-stainless.com/html/truck_items.htm

bowt1ed · 02-23-2019, 01:40 PM

Whew, $440 a side. They look nice and good workmanship, but... hmmm.

_Ogre · 02-23-2019, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tdishon

Where do you get the step stainless strips? They look great!

Look at 3m paint protection film over body color paint. Pics in my build

tdishon · 02-23-2019, 03:47 PM

The stainless looks great, but the price might be a little too high. $880 to do both sides? yikes.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 03-03-2019, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tdishon

The stainless looks great, but the price might be a little too high. $880 to do both sides? yikes.

Yeah, that's way too much. Plus, stepping on them WILL scratch them and that may be more noticeable than minor scratching on the paint. I'll probably either put the #M protective film on my steps or possibly just throw a piece of rug in there that can be swapped out periodically.

Black_Sheep · 03-09-2019, 11:02 PM

Here's mine now that it's finished. I rolled SEM bed liner on the cab steps, it should stand up to normal wear and tear. Time will tell...

**bobinbc** · 03-10-2019, 02:32 AM

Black Sheep that is beautiful. I've been considering many of the same elements for my 57 that you used. Where did you get the engine-turned gauge panel? I'm still trying to visualize the right blend of custom/stock/hot rod for my interior and yours is right up that alley.

Black_Sheep · 03-10-2019, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by bobinbc

Black Sheep that is beautiful. I've been considering many of the same elements for my 57 that you used. Where did you get the engine-turned gauge panel? I'm still trying to visualize the right blend of custom/stock/hot rod for my interior and yours is right up that alley.

I made the panel out of .040 aluminum and covered it with engine turned vinyl

12-30-2017, 10:42 PM	#1
Guyz55 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oak Bluffs Massachusetts Posts: 38	55 chevy interior ideas Im restoring my 55 2nd series 3100 and was wondering what other year chevy interiors would fit into my truck or where would it be the best place to get an interior for my truck upholstery is not an issue as my brother does hot rod interiors on a steady basis and does great work any ideas would be greatly appreciated

12-30-2017, 11:59 PM	#2
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,828	Re: 55 chevy interior ideas 55-59 use the same cab, just change the front end for the 58-59. gmc dash is different than chevy other than that, same same inside with some subtle differences in heaters etc. if the bro does interiors he should be able to set you up. get him to look at it and decide what he will need but you will need to know what you want as well. full door panels or shorties, full carper or rubber floor mat, power windows or window cranks, stock door handles or custom. bucket seats and console, split bench with arm rest or stock bench. that kinda stuff.

12-31-2017, 03:40 PM	#3
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,331	Re: 55 chevy interior ideas I’m not QUITE ready to finish my interior - soon - but I’ll be doing semi-full door panels as shown in these pictures I think. Personally, I wanted a ‘55-56 Car dash in my truck but didn’t want to spend the extra at the time. It’s possible I will do it in a future update though. Attached Images __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

12-31-2017, 05:24 PM	#4
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: 55 chevy interior ideas Some inspiration for you... Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

12-31-2017, 05:27 PM	#5
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: 55 chevy interior ideas Mine's a work in progress... Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

12-31-2017, 05:29 PM	#6
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: 55 chevy interior ideas The seat Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

01-01-2018, 11:33 AM	#7
DPete Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Farmington, Ca. Posts: 151	Re: 55 chevy interior ideas Stock seat springs and frame 56', tried to stay somewhat original Attached Images __________________ 56' 3100 shortbed

01-01-2018, 04:28 PM	#8
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,331	Re: 55 chevy interior ideas Just throwing in an idea. I plan on installing these stainless steel strips into my cab interior step. I will not do the bow tie strip thing though. Attached Images __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

02-21-2019, 01:59 PM	#9
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 55 chevy interior ideas Where do you get the step stainless strips? They look great! __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

02-23-2019, 01:40 PM	#11
bowt1ed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 494	Re: 55 chevy interior ideas Whew, $440 a side. They look nice and good workmanship, but... hmmm.

02-23-2019, 03:47 PM	#13
tdishon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 274	Re: 55 chevy interior ideas The stainless looks great, but the price might be a little too high. $880 to do both sides? yikes. __________________ Current project: 59 Apache with 2012 Corvette drivetrain Jeep Trackhawk(beast)

03-09-2019, 11:02 PM	#15
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: 55 chevy interior ideas Here's mine now that it's finished. I rolled SEM bed liner on the cab steps, it should stand up to normal wear and tear. Time will tell... Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

03-10-2019, 02:32 AM	#16
bobinbc Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, Courtenay B.C. CANADA Posts: 575	Re: 55 chevy interior ideas Black Sheep that is beautiful. I've been considering many of the same elements for my 57 that you used. Where did you get the engine-turned gauge panel? I'm still trying to visualize the right blend of custom/stock/hot rod for my interior and yours is right up that alley. __________________ 1962 Chevy blue SBFS 1957 Chevy yellow SBSS 1956 GMC red SBSS Nov 2017 ToTM https://www.facebook.com/groups/Cana...geChevyTrucks/



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