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I am looking at buying this GMC which I believe to be a 56 with a 58 front clip. The fenders are grill are in the box right now. The powertrain is a solid running 250 with a 3 speed floor shift in it. It also has a Nova front clip and the 12 Volt conversion in it already
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i did not think a 56 came with a fleat side i think that started in 58 the cameo was the only one with the fleat side i might be wrong but i think i am right

post the serial # and someone will tell you what it is for sure

I'll have to copy down the number tomorrow when I go back for a second look.

Where bouts in Saskatchewan are you?

i think the box is at least a 58 the rest of the truck is a nice mix of parts Dave

Why are the fenders off? I'd try the fenders on the truck to make sure the front wheel is in the center of the wheel opening. If the Nova clip was not carefully installed, it could look kinda goofy. Fixing it could be expensive if you're not experienced yourself in that area.

The previous owner is a retired body man/ painter so I trust the job he did on the clip. The truck used to be his daily driver and the wheel spacing looks great. The fenders are off because the guy who owns it now was just getting into a frame off and lost his job, so this is as fas as he got

Oh and I was wrong about the 3 speed floor shift, turns out it's a floor shift automatic

dubie, That's a '58, or '59 your're looking at. The bed designates this,also the front bumper.

I'd say 58/9 too - aside from the 8/9 fleetbed, the hood hinge mounting point is slightly different on the cab firewall, and not easy to make the 58/9 front sheet metal mount to the 55/7 firewall - numbers should tell ya what year

kinda crude steering col install - might be worth gettin if ya want the front frame clipped, and it's cheep enuff

Bill

If it's a Canadian built truck, you can call the GM Vintage Specialists at 1-888-467-6853 and give them the serial number. They will send you a spec sheet and other documentation on the truck.
Good luck.

it also has a "9310" i believe on the front grille. Anyone know what that means?

that's just the canadian designation for the series; mine had it too, fellow Manitoban.

That explains a lot. Looks like a legit '58 or 9 through and through. With a bowtie motor as assembled. The steering setup wouldn't make me happy, but a little money will fix anything. That could a real sweet truck when done.

Yeah it could. I have been looking at pics and info on this year of pickup for a while now and to find one up here that is in this nice of shape is rare. I'll keep you guys updated on this .
Thanks for all your help

All I can say is , it looks 100% better than my 53 did when I bought it, and I'm just about to start the reassembly.

So, how much does the guy want for it?

I am gonna offer him $1000 for it. It's worth it when you get up close and get a good look at it. I'm sure he'll accept that offer

If you can score it for a mere G, in that condition, Excellent!!!

Dash and column are kinda gross.

But, to add to the 58-9, I believe that is the headlight mount lying on the passenger side floor, and being a quad headlight setup would indiciate a 58-59 model. I just got through looking at mine as I re-did my fenders.