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1955GMC · 01-22-2013, 02:48 PM

Like most, I have been watching some of the real craftsmen on this site for a good long while. Now seems like a good time to start my build thread.

My 1955 2nd series GMC update has been a long time coming. I have owned this truck longer than anything I have today except most of my tools and my Snap-on tool box that I bought in the late ‘60s. I bought the GMC in New Mexico in ’73. I drove this truck all over the Southwest for 10 years and finally to Illinois where we built a garage and let her sit. We moved 3 or 4 times and she was always in different storage buildings. Finally we are in NE Tennessee and we have built a great shop building with heat and air.

hopped up · 01-22-2013, 02:51 PM

Vette front and rear? Nice!! Look forward to progress
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1955GMC · 01-22-2013, 02:53 PM

I have installed the 1985 Corvette F & R suspension using Flat Out Engineering install kits. I have bought 5.3 engine, transmission and ECM with 13,987 miles out of a ’03 Tahoe, with a CarFax report! I have an Old Air Products air conditioner that fits the ’55 GMC dash.
I have bought a PSI engine harness and a Kwik Wire harness for the cab and chassis.
My old dash had been butchered by the last owner. It had one of those Cadillac Wonder Bar radios direct in the center. This change eliminated the ash tray, heater controls and original radio slot. I really like the ’55 2nd series dash so I looked for about 2 years for a new dash. Found one on E-Bay

**JML55** · 01-22-2013, 02:55 PM

Looks like a great build

Kabwe · 01-22-2013, 02:57 PM

Looks great.

1955GMC · 01-22-2013, 05:35 PM

Thanks a lot for the coments. After watching some of the other projects on this site I hope I can measure up - even in the smallest degree.

Leon

OKGMC4 · 01-22-2013, 06:58 PM

Wondered when you'd start a thread. Lookin good!

Kim57 · 01-22-2013, 07:04 PM

Very nice build.
Kim

Chevette · 01-22-2013, 07:19 PM

I like what you're doing. Looks real stout. Keep up the good work. Good luck with your build.

1955GMC · 01-24-2013, 10:17 PM

Thanks for the shove guys. I cannot tell you how many hours I have spent reading and re-reading build threads from Bam, Kim, Chevette and OKGMC has been helping me behind the scenes with answers to many questions. You guys are rock stars.
Now I just have to get started. I'll post photos when I finally do something.
Leon

ChuckDriver · 03-12-2014, 10:00 PM

I hope you are still working on this one!

01-22-2013, 02:48 PM	#1
1955GMC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surgoinsville tn Posts: 22	My 55 GMC Build Like most, I have been watching some of the real craftsmen on this site for a good long while. Now seems like a good time to start my build thread. My 1955 2nd series GMC update has been a long time coming. I have owned this truck longer than anything I have today except most of my tools and my Snap-on tool box that I bought in the late ‘60s. I bought the GMC in New Mexico in ’73. I drove this truck all over the Southwest for 10 years and finally to Illinois where we built a garage and let her sit. We moved 3 or 4 times and she was always in different storage buildings. Finally we are in NE Tennessee and we have built a great shop building with heat and air. Attached Images

01-22-2013, 02:51 PM	#2
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: My 55 GMC Build Vette front and rear? Nice!! Look forward to progress Posted via Mobile Device

01-22-2013, 02:53 PM	#3
1955GMC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surgoinsville tn Posts: 22	Re: My 55 GMC Build I have installed the 1985 Corvette F & R suspension using Flat Out Engineering install kits. I have bought 5.3 engine, transmission and ECM with 13,987 miles out of a ’03 Tahoe, with a CarFax report! I have an Old Air Products air conditioner that fits the ’55 GMC dash. I have bought a PSI engine harness and a Kwik Wire harness for the cab and chassis. My old dash had been butchered by the last owner. It had one of those Cadillac Wonder Bar radios direct in the center. This change eliminated the ash tray, heater controls and original radio slot. I really like the ’55 2nd series dash so I looked for about 2 years for a new dash. Found one on E-Bay Attached Images Last edited by 1955GMC; 01-22-2013 at 02:59 PM.

01-22-2013, 02:55 PM	#4
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 849	Re: My 55 GMC Build Looks like a great build __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

01-22-2013, 02:57 PM	#5
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: My 55 GMC Build Looks great.

01-22-2013, 05:35 PM	#6
1955GMC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surgoinsville tn Posts: 22	Re: My 55 GMC Build Thanks a lot for the coments. After watching some of the other projects on this site I hope I can measure up - even in the smallest degree. Leon

01-22-2013, 06:58 PM	#7
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,219	Re: My 55 GMC Build Wondered when you'd start a thread. Lookin good! __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167

01-22-2013, 07:04 PM	#8
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 55 GMC Build Very nice build. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

01-22-2013, 07:19 PM	#9
Chevette Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 702	Re: My 55 GMC Build I like what you're doing. Looks real stout. Keep up the good work. Good luck with your build. __________________ 56 Chevy PU http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531955 Question: Know how to sell your truck for $50,000? Answer: Spend $100,000 building it.

01-24-2013, 10:17 PM	#10
1955GMC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Surgoinsville tn Posts: 22	Re: My 55 GMC Build Thanks for the shove guys. I cannot tell you how many hours I have spent reading and re-reading build threads from Bam, Kim, Chevette and OKGMC has been helping me behind the scenes with answers to many questions. You guys are rock stars. Now I just have to get started. I'll post photos when I finally do something. Leon

03-12-2014, 10:00 PM	#11
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: My 55 GMC Build I hope you are still working on this one! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57



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