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New 1957 GMC Shop Truck Project

February 15, 2016 1957 GMC Project LS-Z57, Banner

We got an opportunity to buy a 1957 GMC project truck from our family that has been in the family as far back as I can remember. The truck is beat up a bit but it is a California truck so very little rust. We are planning on making the truck a short bed, doing a complete modern suspension upgrade, add an LS engine with an automatic trans, power steering, power brakes and a lot of coolness.

I have also included a few pictures of an inspiration truck that I would like to recreate some lines from. Now I have to think of a name for the project.

Here are a few pictures of an inspiration truck that I would like to recreate some lines from.

Thoughts about making the rear of the bed shorter.

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