Swapping front clips 58 -55 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dubie · 07-29-2004, 10:31 AM

Is there much difference in the mounting of the front clips on our 58 as compared to a 55? The only reason I ask it I can get a damn near perfect 55 front clip off the local yard for about $250 from an old panel truck. The 58 fenders are almost $500 each up here and the trim holes would still have to be filled. The trucka already has a Nova front clip under it so the length of the frame isn't an issue. I just seem to remember something different about how the hood is hinged.

rico_bob · 08-07-2004, 12:49 PM

Hey Dubie! Ain't you done with that wife's truck yet? JUST KIDDING! The 55 -57 hinges are needed. And yes, they bolt up different on the firewall.

Do some measuring on the donor cab as to see where the bolts go. (or take a piece of paper and some charcoal or graphite and rub it). Then take the rubbing paper home and see how it differs from the bolt loacations on the 58.

I could go check the differences on the 58 and 55 cabs in my yard but I am LAZY! LOL

rico_bob
PS: If you want to sell that front clip off the 55 I have buyers waiting!!!

Apache · 08-10-2004, 01:08 AM

Yea the hood hinges are different. Other then that, the front clip will bolt up just like the 58.

Apache · 08-10-2004, 01:10 AM

BTW: If I can remember, ill take a picture of the firewall I got my front clip off of (56), and take a picture of a 58 firewall.

dubie · 08-10-2004, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Hey Dubie! Ain't you done with that wife's truck yet? JUST KIDDING!

It still sits like this Bob, only without the snow

07-29-2004, 10:31 AM	#1
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Swapping front clips 58 -55 Is there much difference in the mounting of the front clips on our 58 as compared to a 55? The only reason I ask it I can get a damn near perfect 55 front clip off the local yard for about $250 from an old panel truck. The 58 fenders are almost $500 each up here and the trim holes would still have to be filled. The trucka already has a Nova front clip under it so the length of the frame isn't an issue. I just seem to remember something different about how the hood is hinged. __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

08-07-2004, 12:49 PM	#2
rico_bob "Treasure the Ride" Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Mid Michigan, Harrison Michigan, USA Posts: 682	Yes, It Is Done All The Time! Hey Dubie! Ain't you done with that wife's truck yet? JUST KIDDING! The 55 -57 hinges are needed. And yes, they bolt up different on the firewall. Do some measuring on the donor cab as to see where the bolts go. (or take a piece of paper and some charcoal or graphite and rub it). Then take the rubbing paper home and see how it differs from the bolt loacations on the 58. I could go check the differences on the 58 and 55 cabs in my yard but I am LAZY! LOL rico_bob PS: If you want to sell that front clip off the 55 I have buyers waiting!!! __________________ If you think you can you're right. If you think you can't you're still right. Trucks: '56 SWB; '57 SWB; '63 C-10 Current projects: 1963 Long Fleetside for the wife! '56 for the daughter. Visit us at: www.ricos-rods-and-relics.com Last edited by rico_bob; 08-07-2004 at 12:51 PM.

08-10-2004, 01:08 AM	#3
Apache Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 419	Yea the hood hinges are different. Other then that, the front clip will bolt up just like the 58. __________________ 54 Chevy Bel Air 4dr powerglide 54 Chevy SWB 58 Chevy Big Window SWB Fleetside project 58 Chevy LWB 235/4spd 76 Chevy Nova 350/TH350 4.88's *10kmiles on "new" engine 79 Chevy 4x4 SWB 350/4spd 3/4 ton 81 Mazda RX7 84 F@!d Mustang 96 F@!d Ranger 2.3L/5spd

08-10-2004, 01:10 AM	#4
Apache Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 419	BTW: If I can remember, ill take a picture of the firewall I got my front clip off of (56), and take a picture of a 58 firewall. __________________ 54 Chevy Bel Air 4dr powerglide 54 Chevy SWB 58 Chevy Big Window SWB Fleetside project 58 Chevy LWB 235/4spd 76 Chevy Nova 350/TH350 4.88's *10kmiles on "new" engine 79 Chevy 4x4 SWB 350/4spd 3/4 ton 81 Mazda RX7 84 F@!d Mustang 96 F@!d Ranger 2.3L/5spd



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