[55 panel]

Just picked up a 1955 4400 with a car hauler back on it.
It has a 396 BB with a 4 speed with a splitter on the axle.

Stand by for loads of questions chaps !

Like should it have dampers on the springs - as it has none at the moment.

 

[carls 56]

congrats, have fun with it. arty0031:

 

[jimcg]

That is a great looking truck!!! Wish I had one just like that.

 

[jwmbishop]

Sweet catch!
Funny but not all trucks had dampers (shocks) - I do not know what the criteria was - or if they even came from the factory without em (vs removed by owner) but I have seen quite a few old heavy trucks that did not. I would have them - it's a control of vehicle thing - too easy to lose with out em!

 

[BigDaddyRat]

Roll-Back Bed...??

Just picked up a 1955 4400 with a car hauler back on it.
It has a 396 BB with a 4 speed with a splitter on the axle.

Wow, I'm jealous, is that an actual Roll-Back Bed, or is it just tilted in that position permanently and has extendable ramps...?? :confused0006: Regardless, that'll make a sweet classic car hauler when you get'r all painted up. :tu Good Luck with it !!!

 

[petes83usa]

Nice rig..............arty0031:

 

[chevman57]

Looks like a fun new project.
Terry

 

[55 panel]

Wow, I'm jealous, is that an actual Roll-Back Bed, or is it just tilted in that position permanently and has extendable ramps...?? :confused0006: Regardless, that'll make a sweet classic car hauler when you get'r all painted up. :tu Good Luck with it !!!

It is a fixed bed with Long ramps to drive up.
It has some stickers showing it was used at the Winternationals in CA in 1982 as a pit car - so I am presuming it was used to transport a race car.

The back is made from very heavy guage steel, in fact I have never seen anything made so solidly - it must weigh a ton - literally!

It needs a few little bits done, but I am looking forward to getting it on the road.

As for paint, I am in 2 minds, I like the battered patined look, but I am also swaying towards a satin black paint job.

 

[Will]

Nice!! Enjoy the new toy!

 

[57danr]

Great buy! Keep posting updates! When we get done with our 57 3/4 ton we are going to haul our 57 car with it!!! Can't wait until we gettr done!!

 

[55 panel]

Great buy! Keep posting updates! When we get done with our 57 3/4 ton we are going to haul our 57 car with it!!! Can't wait until we gettr done!!

Post some pics - I am not sure what that model is.

Bob

 

[555657jim]

Too cool.

That's got to be one of the neatest haulers I've ever seen! Nice find! :tuJIM.

 

[57danr]

I have posted pics in the past, check out my posts if you would like.

Post some pics - I am not sure what that model is.

Bob

 

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I just bought a 55 3600 seires and other than the bed it looks just like yours. But I don't have a big block more like a frozen 6! Good luck with your truck!

 

[55 panel]

I just bought a 55 3600 seires and other than the bed it looks just like yours. But I don't have a big block more like a frozen 6! Good luck with your truck!

Been busy this week doing some bits & bobs, almost ready for it's annual inspection and then registration in Uk, I did have a cheeky drive and It is much better than I thought - noisy and bouncy - like a truck should be !

Post pics of your truck ?

Bob

 

[LoneSpar]

Cool Rig!!!!!

 

[bsb1955]

That is one VERY cool truck. :congrats: Would like to see more picutres of it. Brian :bowtieb:

 

[busterwivell]

Heck, leave the patina! I love it!

 

[55 panel]

Heck, leave the patina! I love it!

I would love to but this is the Uk - that Patina will be holes in a year !

Going to get some paint on her in the new year.

 

[TWINCAM666]

I'd like to find a cab like that and put it on a later chassic, mabe a diesel and Allison combo...would be great to haul my projects around...