if you're comfortable with the metal work the dash swap can be done, and takin both out isn't the hard part, just tedious, drill the welds, don't cut - you'll find the structure solid with the dash out, cab deforming won't be a problem
myself, I'd look a bit longer and maybe come up with a 58/9 Chev cab even if it needs a bit of work, note that the firewall is slightly different on a 58 from the 55, making for issues with hood hinge mounting - can be overcome but .... 1500 is pretty top dollar [just OK with the doors], 2000 would be too spendy for my taste
Bill
