Outside visor on 56'

[DPete]

I like the look and did a search on the forum, seems like they don't fit very well. Any input from those who installed one. Also how do they attach? screws, rivets?

[Foot Stomper]

If your truck came from the factory then it was held in by screws.
If not, then you can choose screws or rivets.

[Hover]

Originally Posted by DPete

I like the look and did a search on the forum, seems like they don't fit very well. Any input from those who installed one. Also how do they attach? screws, rivets?

Mine came from Classic Parts with screws to attach. Not installed yet, so not sure if it will fit correctly. Would like to hear what others who have put them on have to say also.

[mr48chev]

They were not a factory item or at least the trucks never left the factory with one installed. They were dealer installed to boost the profit as the trinkets had more profit in them when installed than the truck did at times.
Locally I never saw one on a TF truck as the local guys at the time didn't want the tacky things and the local dealers didn't push a lot of junk off on the customers like dealers in other areas did.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Put me down as not a fan of visors on Task Force trucks.

I've seen a few that looked good but mostly they don't fit right and; in my view; are more appropriate on the Art Deco and Advanced Design trucks. Just my $.02.

[_Ogre]

unless your vertically challenged, it's hard enough to see traffic lights in a non-visor cab

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

....it's hard enough to see traffic lights in a non-visor cab

Yes, I forgot to mention this too

[nail pounder]

Here's the visor on my beater. I like the look, the fit is OK, seam sealer might have a cleaner look. Ogre is 100% correct about the visability at stoplights. You have to lean forward to see 'em but I like the look. I installed with the provided screws, seemed stable at 50mph, hope to see how it does at 70mph in the near future

[Daze57]

i have one but have not installed it --------
i did have a friend who had a slammed 56 with one on it ------i must say it was cool lookin ---but just not sure i would put it on my 57
also i think thats why they made that stoplight viewer that mounts on the dash -- so ya didnt have to lean in
like dan said .....just my 02 centavos worth

[tpimuncie]

Aftermarket visor on my 59, after a little fab work fits like a nos visor

[tpimuncie]

Drove it 192 miles to the last car show and back visor holds up well no flexing that i noticed

[mr48chev]

It works on TPI Muncie's truck because it has all the correct pieces to go along with the visor for the total look. The truck is a complete package where everything works together as one unit.

Still for most guys trucks with oversize billet wheels, black wall tires or other modern look pieces the visor looks as out of place as Autozone chrome port holes and flame decals.

[b00sted]

Originally Posted by tpimuncie

Drove it 192 miles to the last car show and back visor holds up well no flexing that i noticed

Damm that thing is laid out.. Love it....

[my56chevytruck]

Originally Posted by Foot Stomper

If your truck came from the factory then it was held in by screws.
If not, then you can choose screws or rivets.

Hello there, I bought mine from Classic Parts and I secured mine with screws, welding and bondo to smooth it out. Bondo and smoothing out is not what most do. I like them a lot, so that's my $.02

[JML55]

I love mine, gives the truck that lower looks. Mine is an original came with the truck, installed with screws. I also have an after market one I bought a couple years ago but I tell you this after market stuff is not the same as original, much thinner tin and not quite shape the same and looks very flimsy. Yes its a bit hard to see traffic light but I still like it. Had the truck at 80 mph and its still there. It fits the cab really good.

[Hover]

Originally Posted by my56chevytruck

Hello there, I bought mine from Classic Parts and I secured mine with screws, welding and bondo to smooth it out. Bondo and smoothing out is not what most do. I like them a lot, so that's my $.02

Nice work! Too late for me to do any bondo on mine, as it's finished.

[Hover]

Originally Posted by JML55

I love mine, gives the truck that lower looks. Mine is an original came with the truck, installed with screws. I also have an after market one I bought a couple years ago but I tell you this after market stuff is not the same as original, much thinner tin and not quite shape the same and looks very flimsy. Yes its a bit hard to see traffic light but I still like it. Had the truck at 80 mph and its still there. It fits the cab really good.

Looks good, I think your right, these trucks look lower with the visor. I always felt that the windshields were a little bit too out of proportion to the rest of the body. The visor makes it look just right. I plan on using a traffic light viewer anyways. I think my seats are a little lower than stock, so maybe I won't even need one.

[DPete]

Good looking trucks. Thanks for replies and info

[Russell Ashley]

I like period style accessories that were available when these trucks were new so I guess I'm in the "I like them" group. Having it gives me an excuse to buy one of the dash mounted prizims to to help me see traffic lights, LOL. Like the others, I used the screws that came with the visor. I would advise having someone to help with the installation. Also, my windshield was out when I installed mine which made it easier, but that is not necessary. I removed it when I took the truck to the glass place to get a new windshield installed.

Almost forgot: TPIMUNCIE's truck is The BOMB. That's what I mean when I say I like the period accessories and options. I love that truck.

[Daze57]

TPI MUNCIE

Your truck is rediculous !!!!! so very cool sir

[tpimuncie]

Originally Posted by mr48chev

It works on TPI Muncie's truck because it has all the correct pieces to go along with the visor for the total look. The truck is a complete package where everything works together as one unit.
Thanks! that was the goal load it up with era correct accessories
Still for most guys trucks with oversize billet wheels, black wall tires or other modern look pieces the visor looks as out of place as Autozone chrome port holes and flame decals.

Originally Posted by Russell Ashley

I like period style accessories that were available when these trucks were new so I guess I'm in the "I like them" group. Having it gives me an excuse to buy one of the dash mounted prizims to to help me see traffic lights, LOL. Like the others, I used the screws that came with the visor. I would advise having someone to help with the installation. Also, my windshield was out when I installed mine which made it easier, but that is not necessary. I removed it when I took the truck to the glass place to get a new windshield installed.
Yup! I love accessories too that's the "traffic light viewer" I don't have one but have thought about getting one
Almost forgot: TPIMUNCIE's truck is The BOMB. That's what I mean when I say I like the period accessories and options. I love that truck.

Thanks! Gm accessories are the best!

Originally Posted by Daze57

TPI MUNCIE

Your truck is rediculous !!!!! so very cool sir

[my56chevytruck]

Originally Posted by Hover

Nice work! Too late for me to do any bondo on mine, as it's finished.

Hey Hover, as I said, most don't blend the visor into the roof, so don't worry about that. With those big windshields, I think the visor gives the appearance of a slight roof chop. If seeing the traffic light is a problem, do as I do, stop a bit farther back. You'll still get thru the light.

[Hover]

Originally Posted by my56chevytruck

Hey Hover, as I said, most don't blend the visor into the roof, so don't worry about that. With those big windshields, I think the visor gives the appearance of a slight roof chop. If seeing the traffic light is a problem, do as I do, stop a bit farther back. You'll still get thru the light.

Your right about the lower looking roof with the visor, the more pictures I look at, I really notice that.