Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mr Pops · 11-29-2009, 04:20 PM

Man its hard to find anything on my 58 GMC Suburban, I'd love to see any pictures of 55-59 Burbs or Panels, rusty or finished. I just bought mine a few months back and I'm probably going to bag it with a cantilever 6 link (for maximum travel) and maybe a mustang II. I'm going to try to keep the perfect patina paint job as intact as possible while completely redoing the chassis and drivetrain. I have a 1966 283 for it that I'd like to convert to a tripower setup. Either that or a 1959 348 (if I can convince my brother in law that he doesn't want his)

GRIMSS · 11-29-2009, 08:15 PM

Here's my project.

'56 Chevy Panel. My build is linked below in my sig.

Mr Pops · 11-30-2009, 12:33 AM

'56 Chevy Panel. My build is linked below in my sig.

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That thing is sweet! Love the wheels, love the grill. Is the grill out of a heavy duty version?

GRIMSS · 11-30-2009, 08:44 AM

Part of the grill is.

Panelman55 · 12-22-2009, 12:32 AM

I've got one!!!! I'll get started when I get the barn ready or warmer weather which ever comes first.

Mr Pops · 12-22-2009, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Panelman55

I've got one!!!! I'll get started when I get the barn ready or warmer weather which ever comes first.

Cool! what are your plans for it?

Panelman55 · 12-22-2009, 02:36 AM

Well since you asked: I plan to repair the door hingeds, replace all broken glass, install a four link in the rear (the rear was updated by the PO.) install an OG 235 inline 6er, with a three on the tree, wide white wall tires on steel rims and repair the few rusted places. I think I can get that all done in a weekend

Mr Pops · 12-22-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Panelman55

Well since you asked: I plan to repair the door hingeds, replace all broken glass, install a four link in the rear (the rear was updated by the PO.) install an OG 235 inline 6er, with a three on the tree, wide white wall tires on steel rims and repair the few rusted places. I think I can get that all done in a weekend

Sweet. We'll see who's done first then, All I gotta do is frame, susp, engine, tranny, rust repair... Nice to see another one being done oldschool style! I'm also planning on steel wheels and whitewalls. Also toyed with the 6cyl idea, but probably going for a 50's/60's style V8.

Panelman55 · 12-22-2009, 12:35 AM

My summer project. A 55 Moonshine runners Panel.

bensimmons_05 · 12-23-2009, 09:48 AM

Ask some of these guys. Believe it or not rusted hoods are actually becoming a trend in the Import world.... and apparently you have to do a little more than just leave them out in the rain for a month.

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Mr Pops · 12-23-2009, 02:24 PM

[QUOTE=bensimmons_05;3689166]Ask some of these guys. Believe it or not rusted hoods are actually becoming a trend in the Import world.... and apparently you have to do a little more than just leave them out in the rain for a month.

Cool! thanks

lonelywanderer · 12-24-2009, 03:41 AM

if you were down here in hawaii you probably would start seeing surface rust by the next day

Mr Pops · 12-24-2009, 04:37 AM

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if you were down here in hawaii you probably would start seeing surface rust by the next day

Haha.. ok, I'll mix up a salt bath!

ClassicDreamer · 12-24-2009, 09:54 AM

I think its a salt and vinegar mix they use in import world. Put in on and let it sit.

63chevyll · 12-26-2009, 10:18 PM

ive been looking for one latley....but it would just be sitting for a few years untill other projects done

72addict · 12-28-2009, 12:32 AM

1957 gmc napco

72addict · 12-28-2009, 12:36 AM

1957 gmc 2wd burb

72addict · 12-28-2009, 12:40 AM

1958 chevy napco

Mr Pops · 12-29-2009, 02:55 PM

Anybody know where I can get 1/4 panels for my 58 Burb? I've been up and down the net with no success. ...Don't really want to settle for fleetside panels. Thought of making it into a crewcab since you can buy a brand new rear cab section, which would get rid of my 1/4 panel problem.

57ToyBox · 01-02-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Pops

Anybody know where I can get 1/4 panels for my 58 Burb? I've been up and down the net with no success. ...Don't really want to settle for fleetside panels. Thought of making it into a crewcab since you can buy a brand new rear cab section, which would get rid of my 1/4 panel problem.

You should try posting your question in the main forum or in the wanted to buy..
I've searched for replacement panel for mine too, even asked my parts supplier. NO LUCK I think our best bet is to retro fit some Cameo panels

Kabwe · 01-02-2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 57ToyBox

You should try posting your question in the main forum or in the wanted to buy..
I've searched for replacement panel for mine too, even asked my parts supplier. NO LUCK I think our best bet is to retro fit some Cameo panels

Cameo outter bed panels are fiberglass.

Mr Pops · 01-02-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 57ToyBox

You should try posting your question in the main forum or in the wanted to buy..
I've searched for replacement panel for mine too, even asked my parts supplier. NO LUCK I think our best bet is to retro fit some Cameo panels

Ok, thanks for the input guys. Sounds like it'll keep me out of trouble for a while..

72addict · 01-25-2010, 01:49 AM

I have some old repro sections.

CAL 58 GMC · 12-29-2009, 03:07 AM

Not mine but worth showing. The second and Third are MS Paint I did for a friend who has a panel and was wanting to do something a bit different.

entourageguy · 12-29-2009, 07:32 AM

Build it and they will come .................

11-29-2009, 04:20 PM	#1
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please Man its hard to find anything on my 58 GMC Suburban, I'd love to see any pictures of 55-59 Burbs or Panels, rusty or finished. I just bought mine a few months back and I'm probably going to bag it with a cantilever 6 link (for maximum travel) and maybe a mustang II. I'm going to try to keep the perfect patina paint job as intact as possible while completely redoing the chassis and drivetrain. I have a 1966 283 for it that I'd like to convert to a tripower setup. Either that or a 1959 348 (if I can convince my brother in law that he doesn't want his) Attached Images __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

11-29-2009, 08:15 PM	#2
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please Here's my project. '56 Chevy Panel. My build is linked below in my sig. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

11-30-2009, 12:33 AM	#3
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please '56 Chevy Panel. My build is linked below in my sig. [/quote] That thing is sweet! Love the wheels, love the grill. Is the grill out of a heavy duty version? __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

11-30-2009, 08:44 AM	#4
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please Part of the grill is. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

12-22-2009, 12:32 AM	#5
Panelman55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winston, Ga. Posts: 240	Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please I've got one!!!! I'll get started when I get the barn ready or warmer weather which ever comes first. __________________ In God We trust!!!

12-22-2009, 02:36 AM	#7
Panelman55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winston, Ga. Posts: 240	Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please Well since you asked: I plan to repair the door hingeds, replace all broken glass, install a four link in the rear (the rear was updated by the PO.) install an OG 235 inline 6er, with a three on the tree, wide white wall tires on steel rims and repair the few rusted places. I think I can get that all done in a weekend __________________ In God We trust!!!

12-22-2009, 12:35 AM	#9
Panelman55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winston, Ga. Posts: 240	Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please My summer project. A 55 Moonshine runners Panel. Attached Images __________________ In God We trust!!!

12-23-2009, 09:48 AM	#10
bensimmons_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 479	Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please Ask some of these guys. Believe it or not rusted hoods are actually becoming a trend in the Import world.... and apparently you have to do a little more than just leave them out in the rain for a month. __________________ ---Ben Jammin's 1955 Chevy/GMC Project --- ---The shop's live video feed--- <<< See what I'm up to!

12-23-2009, 02:24 PM	#11
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please [QUOTE=bensimmons_05;3689166]Ask some of these guys. Believe it or not rusted hoods are actually becoming a trend in the Import world.... and apparently you have to do a little more than just leave them out in the rain for a month. Cool! thanks __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

12-24-2009, 03:41 AM	#12
lonelywanderer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: hawaii Posts: 114	Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please if you were down here in hawaii you probably would start seeing surface rust by the next day

12-24-2009, 09:54 AM	#14
ClassicDreamer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY NY Posts: 123	Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please I think its a salt and vinegar mix they use in import world. Put in on and let it sit.

12-26-2009, 10:18 PM	#15
63chevyll gets board easy....... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 717	Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please ive been looking for one latley....but it would just be sitting for a few years untill other projects done

12-28-2009, 12:32 AM	#16
72addict Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Mason MI, 48854 (strikezone of the mitten) Posts: 894	Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please 1957 gmc napco Attached Images __________________ 1957 Cameo

12-28-2009, 12:36 AM	#17
72addict Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Mason MI, 48854 (strikezone of the mitten) Posts: 894	Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please 1957 gmc 2wd burb Attached Images __________________ 1957 Cameo

12-28-2009, 12:40 AM	#18
72addict Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Mason MI, 48854 (strikezone of the mitten) Posts: 894	Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please 1958 chevy napco Attached Images __________________ 1957 Cameo



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12-29-2009, 02:55 PM	#19
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please Anybody know where I can get 1/4 panels for my 58 Burb? I've been up and down the net with no success. ...Don't really want to settle for fleetside panels. Thought of making it into a crewcab since you can buy a brand new rear cab section, which would get rid of my 1/4 panel problem. __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

01-25-2010, 01:49 AM	#23
72addict Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Mason MI, 48854 (strikezone of the mitten) Posts: 894	Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please I have some old repro sections. __________________ 1957 Cameo

12-29-2009, 03:07 AM	#24
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Show me your 55-59 Suburbans/Panels please Not mine but worth showing. The second and Third are MS Paint I did for a friend who has a panel and was wanting to do something a bit different. Attached Images __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 12-29-2009 at 03:59 AM.

12-29-2009, 07:32 AM	#25
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