sorry for the stupid question

My Grandpa passed and left me his truck. I have LOVED this truck for over 30 years and have amazing memories of him and it. I always knew it was a 55 what I didn't know was that there were several types of 55s and I can not find an understandable list of the differences. It has the wrap around front window, small back window and it has a round hood emblem. It has job rated on the side. Any info on the proper I.D. would be sooooo appreciated!!!! Thank you.

 

See if this helps you out for starters. I'm sure there is plenty of info on the net. Goodluck and Welcome to the HAMB.

http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/chevyresto/55index.htm

 

Post an introduction first, tell us about you and the cars/trucks you own, then post the technical questions over on the main board. The short answer to your question is that they made a First Series '55 which looks like a '54, the last with the AD (Advanced Design) body style that came out in '47. The second series looks like a '56, the first of the new body style that ran through '59. First series '55s, like the other trucks in the AD series could be had with a standard (3 window) cab or the deluxe 5 window cab with the curved back corner windows. The second series could be had with the standard cab (small back window) or the deluxe cab (big back window that was the full width of the cab).

 

Thank you. I forgot to mention it was a dodge. I have found some info online but it is just not the info I am looking for. I guess I am just googling the wrong thing.

 

Thanks 38! I think the trouble I am having is telling the difference between the two when I look at images I was hoping the round hood ornament might help me figure it out. I just read about a 9 ft bed and that is really throwing me off. I will go over to the other forum but thought the rule was to post here first. Nothing to exciting in my past as far as cars goes as this truck was always my true love.

 

introduce yourself my friend,don't be shy.welcome

 

I don't exactly what to say. This is my first "classic" and I am clearly in over my head. I thought he would leave it to my dad but ....... I don't mind getting dirty.. (I do construction for a living) but being a single gal without a "guys guy" around to show me the ropes I guess I will be here plenty trying to figure this "dream come true" out.

 

The answer I gave was for '55 Chevy/GMC trucks, when you mentioned more than one body style in '55, I assumed you were talking about Chevy/GMC. As an old railroad guy I knew used to say, "Many good men died from assumption." I don't know the Dodge pickups as well, so I'm not much help there.

 

At any rate, Welcome from New Mexico! I don't 'know my Dodges' either, but I'm sure there's enough talent on this site to give you plenty of help. Good luck and have fun here!

 

Oh 38.. every little bit helps. Thanks for taking the time to write. I just learned tonight that there were different models. I guess that is what life is about .....learning....

 

thanks O&L I keep poking aound here but I am still not finding an answer ...do you know where I can find some info/directions in the archives?

 

Try this site.....http://www40.addr.com/~merc583/pilothouse/index.html. They deal with '48-'53 Dodge trucks, but should be able to answer any question about your '55. Good luck with it & welcome from So Cal.

 

welcome to the HAMB, alot of good info to be found here.do you have pics?

 

I checked on the car pic's index and the 54, 55, and 56 dodge trucks all look pretty much the same. Here is a 55.

 

Hey Zesty,
Don't know if you've seen this one or not; here's a link to a 53-56 Dodge truck history segment on 'pickups.com.' Especially interesting was references to "mid 1955 changes."
Maybe this'll help:

http://www.pickuptrucks.com/html/history/segment7.html

 

ZB,

Welcome to the HAMB; what part of Arkansas are you in?

 

Welcome from Clarksville. What part of the state are you in?

 

thanks death, that was interesting
Gary....no pics yet.....its at my dads house for safe keeping till I figure out what and how To use this thing
Ghost, That is close ...mine has a tire on the side and a job rated thing. Round side mirrors and.... more rust
Q- how hard is it going to be to find parts? ex... Windshield???
O&L I will check out the link in a minute but it sounds promising ! Thank you
& Mr.F I am in Little Rock and loving it .....and you????
1G- good morning!
I just wanted to say thank you for all you help !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Welcome to HAMB..... There's no such thing, as a "stupid question"..... Asking, and observing is how we learn !!!!!!!!!! Ask Away !!

4TTRUK

 

Well ZB,

I have a house in Hope and my 65 F100 is in Greenbrier waiting for me to get back form working overseas here shortly. I'm always seeing old trucks everywhere when I'm home, if you need something or a hand with something (i.e. moving it to your home) let me know...I have truck, trailer and tools and will travel.

 

Thanks Mr F. I definitively will be needing some coaching. I know where the engine is and thats about it. I have no clue how to even drive this beast. I think the first thing to do is get some really good insurance.

 

Sounds to me like the first thing you need to do is get it home so you can at least stare at and start coming up with "your plan" for it...

 

Welcome from Indiana and lots of luck with your build.

 

Welcome....Thats a good memorie of your grandpa.The car I have was a project my grandfather did over 30 years ago..