Thread: 55.2-59 Pre-ownership inquiries.
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Old 12-02-2020, 02:23 AM   #13
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Re: Pre-ownership inquiries.

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Originally Posted by dsraven View Post
ok, dumb question but bear with me, I just got off my 24 hr shift at work.
55 chevy panel could be an AD (advanced design) truck or a TF (task force) truck. first or second design. they switched the body style mid year. more info required.
either way you will likely need to make any panels you need. haven't seen any replacement stuff. good thing you know a body man. it would help to have some sheet metal machines for making those big panels but I am sure your dear old dad could figure it out if he has been doing bodywork as a career.
pics. we need pics.
It's a TF truck, I tried to clear any confusion with the 55.5-59 tag in the title area. Fabrication wise, we have most of the equipment to do it. I'll be letting him tackle the rockers, and I'll try my hand at rust repair in the footwells and front firewall sections. The pictures I do have don't show the truck in it's entirety. I do have some pictures that I have questions on though, neither of us are factory 50s GM truck experts so both of us are leery if they're factory seams or done after the fact.
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