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| | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 224 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 224 | WENT TO LOOK AT FENDERS LAST WEEK FOR MY 55 1ST. hE WANTED $400 FOR FRONT FENDERS , GOT THE WHOLE TRUCK FOR 900 delivered ,its a 55 1st flatbed , with no bed ,he swears the motor is fresh ,the tag has 6900 I cant find it in my books,It has open driveshaft. has a ton of parts I need, like aux. oil filter,glove box , etc Will have lots to sell,,,,
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 | | | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 224 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 224 | IF i KNEW HOW i WOULD LOVE TO , Ill try to figure it out . will be 70 in 2 weeks not very computer savy....
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 224 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 224 | http://www.flickr.com/photos/111787387@N06/
My first try for pics.
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | wanderer1955, here is your new best friend. 55 1st Waiting for TLC! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 224 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 224 | added 30 pics .... truckernix I dont know how u found the link I still cant find it ,, the truck will be here tomorrow ....
551st Waiting for TLC cecil 1st
Last edited by wanderer1955; 12/18/2013 12:32 AM.
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 224 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 224 | http://www.flickr.com/photos/111787387@N06/
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | All those great pictures show up on the link I have above.
Fred | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | That is a nice bunch of pictures you have there. I see the motor has been updated with either a 235 or 261. With no bed you have your choice of what to make. I made my flatbed from scratch and I am happy with it. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 224 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 224 | I gave up on the pics. He hasn't brought the truck yet I'm waiting , I'll check the numbers when it shows up . I got it for the fenders but I need quite a bit off of it . when I'm finished I'll try to recoup some of the $ .... by selling parts....
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| | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | This is looking more and more like an ad to sell parts. That is not allowed in General Truck Talk. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 224 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 224 | If this thread sounds like I'm trying to sell parts to you ,then delete it or move it ....that was never the intent ....
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| | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | We'll leave it here as long as we can discuss the truck, not the parts. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 58 hmmm. | | hmmm. Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 58 | 3/4 tons rock. A True Beast. I have had my 1949 3/4 long bed since 1974. 4 speed with that granny gear. They don,t die, like dogs do, and break your heart and all. I love the truck..you will love yours too. merry Christmas. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 224 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 224 | Well the truck made it here today , bad weather , trailer prob.
anyway its here , strange #s data plate on door 6900 lbs
J550005628 J stands for Oct. I think. I though they quit making them in March....The Motor # is 0662I7IF255x any body help me ??
Now I think it might be a 1 ton ....Thanks
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 224 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 224 | checked casting numbers 3836223 chevy 55-57 235
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,775 | I have the same dilemna with my 54. The weight on the VIN says it's a heavier truck. Plus it has a newer engine.
Judging by your wheelbase, I'm going to say it's a 3600 truck. The 3800's were alot longer.
Your engine doesn't appear to be stock. The orange paint gives it away. Not to mention the air filter and aftermarket oil filter.
Good luck with her.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | The 3/4 Ton has a very short torque tube but the 1 Ton doesn't. Also the 1 Ton wheel base would be 137".
Last edited by truckernix; 12/27/2013 1:11 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 224 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 224 | I checked , the J = 3600 3/4 ton the way I read it....
the wheel base 125 1/4".....
Last edited by wanderer1955; 12/27/2013 2:27 PM.
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 245 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 245 | Has that block been drilled for a full-flow filter or is that a 261"? | | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 224 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 224 |
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