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| | | | Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 15 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 15 | Hey Guys and Gals I need some advice. I have a 55 2nd series pickup cab in really sad shape, the floors and supports as well as cab corners etc are shot. In gathering advice as to what to do (wanting to keep the big window) I was asked why I didn't just find a regular window cab in better shape and cut and weld the big window in place. What do you all think of doing this? I know where I can get a decent small window for a great price. Also, is a 59 and 55 2nd series cab the same?
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | ChevyGirl - the 55-7 cabs are identical, the 58-9 are a bit different than the earlier ones in the firewall because of different hood hinge arrangement, and it's a bit painful to use the earlier front clip and hood on the later cab, tho perseverance can make it work.
there's also a little difference in the central part of the firewall stamping to accomodate the later style gas pedal and the V8 throttle linkage.
the window replace is possible - I saw one done by a guy who's an exceptional bodyman, and the best way to do it is to cut across the back at the belt line, and cut the windshield pillars and take the whole top - don't think I'd trust just anyone to do it if were mine . . . good luck!
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