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#958013 07/21/2013 10:39 PM
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Hey guys, I have a 59 pickup and im wondering if a 55-57 front end would be interchangeable, the cab looks exactly the same and it seems like the line on the fender would line up. The earlier front ends are just alitle more appealing to me.

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They will interchange but some simple modifications to the cab and frame are necessary. The frame is about 2" longer at the front, it will need to be trimmed and the bumper mount holes redrilled to allow the bumper to line up properly. On the cab, the hinges for the earlier clip mount to the firewall instead of the inner fenders. The holes might be there already for the hinges, but the cage nuts that the hinges bolt up to are not. Otherwise, it's a direct swap, provided you get everything that goes with the clip (hood, fenders, inner fenders, core support, hood latch panel).


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Sounds like a plan.
What about 57 grilles and hoods, are they compatible with 55/56 front end?

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The hood will be fine, but the '57 has an extra tab in the grille opening on each fender. Should be easy to add should you want to go that way.


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