55.2-59 56 and 59 frame differences? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shibbby911 · 01-08-2019, 09:51 PM

Any one know for sure if the 59 frame is a little longer up front? I’ve read they are the same and also that they are longer

Foot Stomper · 01-09-2019, 12:19 AM

567 are approximately 2" shorter than the 8,9's. The frame horns are where the added length is.
We're talking Chevrolet right? Because GMC's are not the same. Similar, but not the same.

dsraven · 01-09-2019, 10:10 PM

8-9 frames are def longer out front and the rad support bracket is slightly forward. if using the 8-9 frame on an older truck it is an easy fix. if going the other way then you could easily add the extra. the rad support bracket is also easy to move.

shibbby911 · 01-11-2019, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foot Stomper

567 are approximately 2" shorter than the 8,9's. The frame horns are where the added length is.
We're talking Chevrolet right? Because GMC's are not the same. Similar, but not the same.

Ya Chevy

Foot Stomper · 01-11-2019, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shibbby911

Ya Chevy

Then I'd say you're good to go.

**G&R's57GMC** · 01-16-2019, 03:04 PM

The above answers assume a short bed .

The long bed has two length beds and chassis .
The 55.2 - 57 have a 7.5' bed and the 58-9 have a 8' bed.

_Ogre · 01-24-2019, 07:59 PM

i believe that yellow bed is 9 foot

01-08-2019, 09:51 PM	#1
shibbby911 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: watauga tx Posts: 63	56 and 59 frame differences? Any one know for sure if the 59 frame is a little longer up front? I’ve read they are the same and also that they are longer

01-09-2019, 12:19 AM	#2
Foot Stomper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,252	Re: 56 and 59 frame differences? 567 are approximately 2" shorter than the 8,9's. The frame horns are where the added length is. We're talking Chevrolet right? Because GMC's are not the same. Similar, but not the same. __________________ So when is this "Old enough to know better" supposed to kick in? My 1959 GMC build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=686989

01-09-2019, 10:10 PM	#3
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,816	Re: 56 and 59 frame differences? 8-9 frames are def longer out front and the rad support bracket is slightly forward. if using the 8-9 frame on an older truck it is an easy fix. if going the other way then you could easily add the extra. the rad support bracket is also easy to move.

01-16-2019, 03:04 PM	#6
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,619	Re: 56 and 59 frame differences? The above answers assume a short bed . The long bed has two length beds and chassis . The 55.2 - 57 have a 7.5' bed and the 58-9 have a 8' bed. Attached Images __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275

01-24-2019, 07:59 PM	#7
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,662	Re: 56 and 59 frame differences? i believe that yellow bed is 9 foot __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

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