Cameo info?

[chip46wis]

I have a opportunity to buy a 1955 cameo----all apart but believe to be 95% complete. Is there a good online source of info? I have a couple days to make up my mind on this and I need info quick! Too many questions to ask here ---TY

[Boog]

http://www.classic-car-history.com/chevy-cameo.htm

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/...hevrolet/cameo

[Coley]

Sounds like a great opportunity...depending on the price vs. the work involved putting it back together. Has he indicated what parts might be missing?....ie: the other 5% of the 95% complete part....this might be a challenge.
Regardless, the Cameo is one of the most collectable trucks ever made so in the long term it might be a good investment.
What kind of a price range is he giving you?

All Good
Coley

[chip46wis]

TY----heres what may be missing---tail light housings---Ebay used and bad---$200.00 ea nice $1200!!! inner fenders? no info on these-----bed stainless strips to hold top of sides---repop $600---this truck would not have the correct motor trans and that really seems to cut value.I am finding VERY few parts available and to me ridiculous prices-----average restored seems to be about 20-25K fully correct nice restos $45k and up Having done a few full restos/retomods I figure at least another $15-18K to finish and at best a break even? NO I am not in this for $$$$$ I would love to ride around in a cameo but leery it may sit for some time trying to find parts ect----so----contemplating today and may pass---I promise to pass this on here if I do so someone else may enjoy

[GOPAPA]

I seen this on Hemmings if you care to look up what I found below


PARTS PRICES
Cab insulation kit - $229
Exterior door handles - $42/pair
Front fenders - $408/each
Glovebox cardboard - $14.50
Headlamp eyebrows - $36.95/each
Headlamp trim rings - $100/pair
Inner bedsides - $750/pair
Outer bedsides - $950/pair
Rear bumper ends - $678/pair
Rear bumperettes - $465/pair
Rear bumper center and sides - $125/set
Spare tire bucket - $209
Spare tire door hinge - $50
Speedometer, rebuilt - $130
Tailgate cover - $180
Tailgate, complete - $375
Tailgate emblem - $149
Taillamp housings - $98/each
Taillamp lenses - $15/each
Wheel trim rings (1956-58) - $181/set
Wheelcovers (1955 only) - $277/set
Upholstery kit - $300
V-8 fender emblems - $31.25/each

[CG]

Im pretty sure these are the same as the other 55 second gen trucks from the back of the cab to the nose. Side trim and bed though, that stuff gets expensive if any of it is missing.

Recently saw a hogged out Cameo for sale (wish I remember where) and man did they want a lot of dough for it. Needed a complete resto.

[chip46wis]

TY all---great responses and appreciated!!!! as of this minute we cant find the rear bumper----not repo and not available anywhere i found completly different than a regular P/U we did find the tail lights and housings---poor but usable? sitting on pins and needles here HOPING!

[chip46wis]

Anyone have a good source of info for the cameo? Book maybe? TY

[chip46wis]

Bought it!!!!!! still cant believe I have a Cameo---total complete project BUT I am retired and have lots of time! will try to get pics of what I have on here

[Boog]

Well congrats bud. I've always thought they are cool, classy trucks. I've got one pic saved of a red one that was a local here for many years.

[Boog]

Here it is. I have long thought it was one of the prettiest Cameos ever.

[chip46wis]

Boog---that is incredible! super nice truck----

[cypressbog]

I always loved seeing the cameo trucks running around in the 70's. Can't wait to see pics of your find.

[SKFengineer]

I took some pictures of an amazing 1955 Restomod Cameo this weekend. I have to get the pictures off my phone to the computer... Is it hard to upload pictures to this site?

- George

[Mac the Yankee]

Finding a 55 block will be extremely difficult and/or expensive- you'll be paying Corvette collector prices.

[SKFengineer]

Here is the 1955 Cameo from the show this weekend, hope this helps a little. I like the step side trucks but this thing was really done nicely.

[Russell Ashley]

That red one is beautiful but that's not a 55 bed, it's a 57. We all have our favorites but the 57 is mine.

Congratulations Chip4wis on getting a Cameo, I'd love to have one. Considering that they were made from late 55 to to early 58, the 55's have the least number of Cameo specific chrome trim pieces's so I think they would be the least expensive to restore.

[mr48chev]

Congrats on picking the Cameo up Chip46wis. In the mid seventies I wanted one of those real bad and even drove 150 miles to try and buy one only to get hit up for a lot more money than I had to spend then.

[SKFengineer]

Russell - Help me out, I only know the four pictures I posted as a 1955 because of what the card in the windshield of the truck showed at the show. It's clear the grill is not a 1957 but otherwise I'm none the since wiser the bed is from a 1957 since I'm new to these trucks.

Can you tell me what is different so I know for the future.

Thanks

[58CameoAZ]

Originally Posted by SKFengineer

Russell - Help me out, I only know the four pictures I posted as a 1955 because of what the card in the windshield of the truck showed at the show. It's clear the grill is not a 1957 but otherwise I'm none the since wiser the bed is from a 1957 since I'm new to these trucks.

Can you tell me what is different so I know for the future.

Thanks

55, first year for the Cameo, only had the Chrome Vertical band behind the
cab and did not have the stainless trim or the Cameo Script on the side of the bed.
56, was the same as the 55,
57, had fender spears that had 3124 on them and the Cameo script and side stainless trim on the beds.(pretty much the most sought after Year) and different grill then the 55&56
58, was the last year for the Cameo, emblems on the fenders had 3100 on them, the Cameo Script and stainless on the sides of the bed.58 had four headlights & different grill.
I believe but not 100% sure of is on the early 55 & 56 models is that the rear Bumperettes were not on some years. Only saying this because i have two sets of rear bumpers and they are different, the one for my 58 cameo has
the holes for the bumperettes and one does not.

Congrats on getting a Cameo!
Allen

[Russell Ashley]

58CameoAZ pretty well summed it up. I don't think I've ever seen an original 55 that wasn't white with maroon on the rear of the cab but that might have changed for 56. 57's and 58's were available in different color combinations. If you google cameo pickup you will get many pictures of them, from stock to modified, which might help you determine what items you are going to need to complete yours. Keep us posted on your progress.

[58CameoAZ]

Bombay Ivory White with Cardinal Red, Probably the most common color on the Cameos,
But later versions had more color choices.
and Yes, Google Chevy Cameo Trucks, lots of pics!

Allen

[yote1234]

reviving an older topic. the 55 cameo. i just bought a original paint 55 cameo. 235 engine 3 on the tree. been sitting for 50 years. will post pics soon

[58CameoAZ]

SWEET! Welcome to the fraternal order of Cameo Owner's brotherhood!

Would love to see the Pics of the Truck! Enjoy your Cameo!

Allen