Projects My barn find 1955 CHevy truck 265 hydromatic

Hey guys just wanted to post my find. 20 years ago I had to sale my 56 Chevy big window when my son was born. Now I got another one that's awesome. 265 v8 with hydromatic trans. Not cut up or anything. Lovin it.ya and one other thing, was parked in barn in 1974. Found receipt in glove box that trans was rebuilt right before it was parked. Had fun putting it back together with all its original bolts and parts.

 

A RARE truck with hydro. He's something you might find interesting, http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/gmc/54hdtmm/index.htm
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Kool find good luck with her.Bruce.

 

Great find. You should have grabbed that Honda that was parked next to it also.

 

Very cool truck, congrats. Roll her outside for some pics when you get a chance. The 265/auto, BBW, chrome bumper, etc, makes it even cooler! Any other option?

(btw, that Honda appears to be a 250/305/450 scrambler, also desirable if you get my drift)

 

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was just going to mention that to.....it's a scrambler.....cool bike.

Nice truck.....have fun!

 

color me jealous. I always wanted that combo. Congrats.

 

Nice find, get out and enjoy it

 

Nice find. I can't completely tell from the photo, but it looks to be a model 3100 short-bed. That was not a common combination with the big back window, but extra-desirable.

I had a 56 model 3200 with big window that I foolishly sold some years ago. But I know where it is and I am confident that I eventually will be able to get it back.

 

Back in the fall of 79 I tried to buy one that was the same color from a farmer but would not sell,he also had a 55 2 door post that had been sitting since 73 that was also not for sale. Came back by the following spring and no trace of anything including the buildings,his comment on the truck was it has a automatic and not many were made and I hope someone got the truck and car but have not seen them. Get it running and enjoy it.

 

Wow! Nice find, that is one sweet truck.

 

Congratulations I am happy to see the poor little mistreated truck has found a new happy home

 

outside pics please!

 

That's pretty damn nice and even a picture of it inside the barn..lol I'd almost be tempted to clear coat that paint the way it is, best of luck with it.

 

nice find

 

Thanks guys for all the comments.. The bike honda..... I can get it and if someone is interested let me know..Not sure of condition..Been there I bet as long as the truck. There is also a 58 or 59 Caddy..looks be to missing the drivers door but it could be somewhere.. Just not a Caddy guy.. Super stoked on the truck I will get some more pics of the engine and inside the truck on my next day off.. Going to leave the truck as is.. Ordered wheel cylinders, brakes,hoses, tune up kit ect..Will be here tuesday... Then Im off on vacation for 2 weeks...That means I will get her fired back up sooooon...

 

The Honda looks like a mid-late 60's CL175.

 

Awesome find! Love those trucks. What's the story on the fender being off?

 

K5hart, no sure on the fender being off.. It does look like he was doing body work to the front of the fender and other areas of the truck that were never sanded down.. I am going to go back after the holidays and get the honda bike.. Thanks for the feedback..

 

What a nice Christmas present to yourself. You California guys sure have good stuff.

 

Awesome! Glad to hear you will keep it as is.
You will get many thumbs up from other drivers on the road.

A Christmas treat to remember...

 

Thanks for looking guys..I have the truck running now..She runs good after a quick tuneup..I also had to replace the front freeze plugs... New hoses ect.. I will get some new pics tomorrow.. I am looking for a couple items.. Used back bumper and brackets, also the radio complete or just the knobs..I have a used one but its missing the knobs and mounting nuts..Any help would be appreciated..

 

Why can't I find something like that? A Chevrolet setup Hydro. Takes a special starter motor, that you'll never find, but takes the same rebuild parts that passenger cars used. The Honda, is it s 160 or 305 Scrambler; had a friend that had a 305. Straight exhaust with baffles on the ends of the pipes. I was never into motorcycles, but he was hard core. I am Butch/56sedandelivery.

 

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Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App! Took it for a ride today. First time in 39 years. Couldn't be happier. My father found me an original back bumper and brackets.

 

Be-U-tiful truck with great patina. You lucky stiff!!. Now get busy on the dash.

 

Does anyone have a lead on a radio? Does anyone know how much it lowers the rear of these trucks putting the rearend over the leafs in the rear?.One other thing about these hydromatics, put in drive 1 and drive and shift to second ect or does it do it on its own..First time having one of these trans.. Any info would be great, thanks

 

Does it on it's own. They are fine trans as long as you don't have to move one by yourself.

 

When it comes time to service the hydro use type F fluid. My guess is the Honda is a 250 scrambler. In the early 60s I used to clean there clocks with my home made 175 used to be 125 Honda.