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The Same Truck - That is where I bought it!!

Hello Gents - Beginning to do a little work on this baby. I am interested in selling the bed if you know anyone interested. Please PM me. Thanks, Josh

Thanks for that lead on the CCKW. I just read the manual and the information on the emergency brake and regular brakes also looks like what I have or is very similar. It appears that 5th in that trans is an OD and 4th is direct. Also good information on the 6 cylinder engine. Thanks. Faster...

I will take that suggestion. I agree completely. I know of an old 55 GMC delivery van that came with the big Poncho motor. It's way cool and would be way better than a 454 in there.

The regular GMC grille did have a big mustache looking bar. The regular chevy truck grille was different as well. I believe the grille on these trucks was unique to the Army order on the tag in truck. Someone else described it as a fleet grill. Said it was less expensive than the stock GMC...

Thanks Men. A rear cover would be really cool. I saw one in the classifieds. Wondered if it would fit or not. Could easily camp on the deck. I have only stepped off the bed at this point and it was right at 14 steps so I just assumed 14 footer. It's close to that but no I am not positive...

Thanks guys. I was thinking the bed was original. It's a 14' bed. This plate is on the dash? I I think I want to make a ramp truck out of it. Here is the only other information I've been able to happen accross: http://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=24551

Hello! Ran upon this awesome site searching for information on my new 1955 GMC Platform Stake Bed. Love all the information available here. Wow is all I can say. I found the manual on machining lathe, mills drilling holes etc. Just an awesome resource. I am from Atlanta and work in...