55-56-57

[Kabwe]

Here go some more









I know its not a 55-57 but I have to throw this in because its just too clean.

[LDO]

Looks like the same wheels I got on that orange one. Sweet pics!
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[hotrod1]

Hey Bam:

Did u see all those in one place? WOW they are beautiful. Do u have any more of the bright yellow one from the back and side or whatever?

[Kabwe]

Most of them are people I know trucks with the exception of the two black ones and the yellow one you like.

But here are some more shots of it.

[hotrod1]

thanks BAM. Nice truck.

[Kabwe]

As you can see the yellow paint is like yellow glass. I love the quality of the paint on that truck.

[jim-bob]

..Dang..I sure am getting what I asked for..Plenty pics and info..All of these are some beautiful work..I'm really enjoying this thread..

but I have noticed a pattern here..most of these trucks are lowered "way down"..is this a "Cal." thang.. or is it "the" thang to do on these year models? JK..

I'm really sold on these 55/56/57 trucks now..hope I can find one to restore..
Thanks to all!

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by jim-bob

but I have noticed a pattern here..most of these trucks are lowered "way down"..is this a "Cal." thang.. or is it "the" thang to do on these year models? JK..

I'm really sold on these 55/56/57 trucks now..hope I can find one to restore..
Thanks to all!

I must admit that in Cali I don't know too many people that don't like them low. We like things low and mean while we cruise the streets. I respect all builds but I'm Cali through and through so it's got to be low.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

... I love the quality of the paint on that truck.

So do you know who painted it and are you planning to use him on yours?

My girlfriend give me grief about "lowrider trucks" whenever we see a truck I make a comment about. She hasn't a clue the difference between a "lowered truck" and a "lowrider truck."

I've tried to explain it til I'm blue in the face but she insists trucks should NEVER be lowered and I insist they only look the way I like them if they are. Maybe not slammed at my age, but I admit I like the slammed look just not for me.

[jim-bob]

..look guys..I'm old so don't rag me out on this.. but do they actually have a comfortable ride?..be serious

[Kim57]

Originally Posted by jim-bob

..look guys..I'm old so don't rag me out on this.. but do they actually have a comfortable ride?..be serious

If they are done right they have a very comfortable ride.
Kim

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

So do you know who painted it and are you planning to use him on yours?

My girlfriend give me grief about "lowrider trucks" whenever we see a truck I make a comment about. She hasn't a clue the difference between a "lowered truck" and a "lowrider truck."

I've tried to explain it til I'm blue in the face but she insists trucks should NEVER be lowered and I insist they only look the way I like them if they are. Maybe not slammed at my age, but I admit I like the slammed look just not for me.

No I don't know the guy that painted that truck or the owner, but man that paint is nice. Nope I can't afford a shop to do anything for me so I do everything in house so I will be painting my truck myself.

As far as your girlfriend, she's not the only one that thinks a lowered truck is a lowrider truck so cut her some slack and keep on taking her to car shows.lol

Originally Posted by jim-bob

..look guys..I'm old so don't rag me out on this.. but do they actually have a comfortable ride?..be serious

They actually ride and handle great, but you will not be ragged on for this. You are entitled to like these trucks however you chose. If you want it stocked height, a little lower, or slammed that's your personal taste and you can not be wrong about what you like. Personally I like them low or slammed so I tend to like pics of trucks done that way that's all. Its just where my taste lies, I like everything low.

[candyx]

Those are some nice trucks,the body style still looks good after 50 years.If GM had a half of brain they would bring the model back today set on a camaro or corvette platform with 700 hp option.

[Kabwe]

jim-bob,

Since I posted too many lower trucks and you made me feel bias.lol I will post some not that low trucks.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

These trucks have the stance I'm going for. Maybe the tire sidewalls are a bit too tall...70's, 75's? I think I'm gonna go with a 60 series tire on a 15" rim as 50's and lower look kinda dumb to me old school size rims (just my opinion).

I'll post a few shots just to "add more than I blab":

A panel, but MAN this thing was pretty (and where I got the idea for my two tone interior)



Another two tone interior I noticed and liked:


Chuckdriver's (JJ's) unfinished truck which I friggin LOVE:

Just so jim-bob knows they're not ALL lowered:

...and they're not ALL highly modified...but they're still ALL beautiful!

[jim-bob]

..yeah Kabwe..now that's what I'm trying to say..That's the look I'm going for..Thanks for the pics

[Kabwe]

No problem man I'm just glad people like these old trucks.

[jim-bob]

..OK Dan..I do remember you teaching me the difference in the bow-tie Hood emblems and the fender emblems..so the maroon looking truck I'd say is a '55..right? but..I'm really confused on the fender showing "3200" on a 55 truck?
what up with that?

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by jim-bob

..OK Dan..I do remember you teaching me the difference in the bow-tie Hood emblems and the fender emblems..so the maroon looking truck I'd say is a '55..right? but..I'm really confused on the fender showing "3200" on a 55 truck?
what up with that?

Yes, the maroon one is a '55 based just on the grille, hood ornament and fender badge placement - You have learned Little Grasshopper!

I'm not THE expert by any means but as far as I know the 32000 means 3/4 ton. The problem with that is I don't know if 3/4 ton trucks ever came in short beds? Maybe they did (someone here will know) or maybe the guy just got a good deal on 3200 badges and doesn't know or doesn't care about the meaning.

[hb32]

3200= long box

[Dan in Pasadena]

Ok, well then he shortened his truck but used the original emblems....OR....again, he got a good deal on 3200 emblems(?)

[jim-bob]

..preciate it

[jim-bob]

..Hey yall..wake up!
Did all the 55/56/57 come with wood beds?

[Rude Dude]

Originally Posted by jim-bob

..Hey yall..wake up!
Did all the 55/56/57 come with wood beds?

Yes!