Its been a long time since I posted on here, but if there is one thing I know, its that HAMBERS have good advice. I have owned a 54 210, and now I am looking at getting a 55' Chevy truck. As I am looking I would like to know any tips what to look for, known problems, rust areas, etc... I have done some research, but I want to see what I can get from yall. Anything will help! Appreciate it.
Open the doors and lift up and check hindge pockets, especially the p***engers side. Door bottoms due to small drain holes and cab corners are all hot spots. Also, check around the steps on the bed. Good luck.
I'm ***uming 55 2nd series, but I imaging the first series isn't much different. Around the headlight pocket, and the back bottom half of the front fenders. Check behind / under gas tank as well. If it could rust, it did on my '56 3600. I have yet to start repairing my cab, but the hinge pocket repair is the scariest one for me. Also, the column shift boxes tend to give people a lot of problems. The exhaust riser valve on my exhaust manifold was stuck closed, which caused the engine to run really rich. A couple taps with a rubber hammer resolved the issue. My master cylinder was completely shot. Mine had 16.5" wheels on it when I got it, which are pretty hard / expensive to find tires for. I think the 3100 had smaller wheels.
Hey mine is for sale.picks are in my albums.I have a different cab and doors to.shoot me pm.if intrested
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