55-59 Chevy & GMC Project Truck Buyers Guide - What to look for that’s important and what isn’t!

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  • Опубліковано 29 гру 2024

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  • @tomrunning357
    @tomrunning357 10 місяців тому +3

    I'm glad to see that l am not the the only one that collects many Chevy trucks and see's the potential in every one of them.

  • @lilbeebaby93
    @lilbeebaby93 Рік тому +2

    That looks like a cool project! Thanks for all the insight Jeff!

  • @adamvalenzuela6626
    @adamvalenzuela6626 Рік тому +1

    I've got two 56 cabs one half ton big window and the other 3/4 Ton small window.

    • @shortcutgarage
      @shortcutgarage  Рік тому

      Not a lot of big back window trucks in these parts

  • @kenvickery7319
    @kenvickery7319 15 днів тому +1

    hi, new to your channel. I had that same heater in my 9320, finally replaced it with a deluxe heater with dash controls after the core let go. love the yellow gmc, 9310 is a shortbox half ton, the 9320 is a longbox half ton. 4 headlights are my favorite. i have a 9320 wideside, i also have 2 spare hoods for the 59

    • @shortcutgarage
      @shortcutgarage  15 днів тому

      Can’t imagine it would see much use here as it’s only a summer truck but yeah, not convenient controls

  • @timthornburg7052
    @timthornburg7052 4 місяці тому +1

    Damn here in where I am from we wouldn't even start to rebuild that truck with all the rust on it we would pull the 20 parts off it that are worth keeping and scrap the rest

    • @shortcutgarage
      @shortcutgarage  4 місяці тому

      Welcome to northern Canada lol. This is a VERY good start to a project for us

  • @BobSmith-ce2zp
    @BobSmith-ce2zp Рік тому +2

    The hole above the window shield is where a speaker went.

    • @shortcutgarage
      @shortcutgarage  Рік тому

      That’s what I suspected. Thanks for confirming that for me Bob! Appreciated

  • @LandsharkGarage
    @LandsharkGarage Рік тому +1

    Great video! Keep up the good content!

  • @mikewickware8539
    @mikewickware8539 Рік тому +1

    Good vid. I have a chassis swapped 59 GMC 9320. Wish I had Jeff's 58 to pillage...lol.
    Hole above the windshield may have been for a dealer accessory speaker for the radio. Peep mirror is an era correct dealer item and somewhat hard to come by. Canadian GMCs were basically rebranded chevys (emblems, grill, dash, tailgate changed). American GMCs are different under the hood most noticeable by a completely different rad support.
    58 was the last year for bumper bullets. Stepsides offered in 3 lengths; short, mid-length (often referred to as a long box), and 9 foot actual long box.

    • @shortcutgarage
      @shortcutgarage  Рік тому +1

      Some
      Good info right here. Thanks for sharing Mike!!

  • @josecurbelo2476
    @josecurbelo2476 6 місяців тому +1

    Nice video. I have a 55 GMC 150 3/4 ton small window, came with a property I purchased. Barn find. Im not keeping it. Got to find it a home

    • @shortcutgarage
      @shortcutgarage  6 місяців тому

      Where about are you located?

    • @josecurbelo2476
      @josecurbelo2476 6 місяців тому +1

      @@shortcutgarage I'm in Camp Verde AZ

    • @shortcutgarage
      @shortcutgarage  6 місяців тому

      @@josecurbelo2476 oh wow. Probably pretty clean too then. I’m up in northern Canada. Bit of a drive for me, someone will snatch it up. These things are hot right now. Good luck with the sale!

    • @josecurbelo2476
      @josecurbelo2476 6 місяців тому

      Yes sir, it's 98.5 % rust free. Looks pretty cool in the barn/garage area. It would be ashame to wash it😅

  • @TTZ88
    @TTZ88 Рік тому +1

    Thanks, Mr Shortcut ❤

  • @adamvalenzuela6626
    @adamvalenzuela6626 Рік тому +1

    They cut out radiator support because of lazyness to pull engine out.

  • @tombrenes2411
    @tombrenes2411 Рік тому +3

    So if the truck was yours as is
    I wanted to buy it
    What price would you put on it

    • @shortcutgarage
      @shortcutgarage  Рік тому

      It is mine. I don’t really want to sell it. I just made a large parts order for it.

    • @tombrenes2411
      @tombrenes2411 Рік тому +2

      @@shortcutgarage I’m trying to figure a value on it, only (not trying to buy it)

    • @shortcutgarage
      @shortcutgarage  Рік тому

      @@tombrenes2411 that’s a good question, I’m not really well versed in these trucks nor are there any equal comparable trucks in my area. Some people think I paid too much, others think I got a deal. I suppose I’ll know better as I build it. As far as “what’s it worth?” Not sure, but I paid $2500 Canadian (1800 USD) and I think that’s pretty close to its actual value in my eyes. What are your thoughts?

  • @GManKeepsltReal
    @GManKeepsltReal 8 місяців тому +1

    How much would you pay for that truck?

  • @Willis217
    @Willis217 Рік тому +1

    Chop the top and drop the frame on air bags!