Cab replacement question

[steve]

Hello Everyone,

If I replaced my 1959 chevy cab with a 1956 cab, the cab is the only body part changed on my 1959, what hood hinges should I used, the 1959 or the 1956 hood hinges?

Question are the hinge bolt holes for the hood in the same location? dimension apart on both years where attached to the hood?

 

[babailey]

I bet if you are using the original 59 fenders, then you would use 59 hinges. However, I have not done this and I only have 59s, I don't even have a 56 around to look at for comparison.

I know this does not really help, sorry. Too much coffee this morning so I had to speak up even when I didn't know what I was talking about

 

[lonehorn57]

replacing 59 cab

I replaced my 57 cab w/ a 59 cab & the firewall mounted battery box was different, but I used the hinges from my 57.

lonehorn

 

[AZ58Cameo]

56 Hinges are different,you will need to use the 59 Hinges,
Also 56 Cabs are different were the gas pedal mounts than the
57 to 59 cabs,57-8-9's mount to the cab floor and trans cover as
55-56's bolt up to the firewall.
Good luck with your truck,
Allen