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grundoon · 02-04-2004, 11:55 AM

(oops! sorry posted this on the 55-59 parts board first) I'll learn!

Hi all
I'm a new member. I love reading all the conversations about the late 50's trucks. Very informative!
I have a 55 and 56 GMC Suburban Carrier both in need of restoration.
Through my research I've read that GMC stopped production of the SC in mid 1958. I recently came upon what the owner professes to be a 59 Suburban Carrier. Does anybody know if this is possible?

Thanks!

Blue Beard · 02-05-2004, 12:31 AM

Welcome to the board from SW Washington State.......

rico_bob · 02-09-2004, 03:55 PM

The serial number would tell you the year. In all the history I have on the 55-59's Chevy only produced 1,425 Cameos in 1958.

Cameo production was cut-off in mid year when they introduced the Fleetside beds.

If it is GMC, then I am not positive on when they cut off the Carrier. Again check the serial number.

Another thing, Canada had thier own production of GMC and Chevy Trucks too! The Canadian serial numbers are set up differently than the American made trucks!

Do some more homework... and let us all know for sure.

My two cents worth, rico_bob

grundoon · 02-11-2004, 12:00 PM

Yeah, my first response was, "that's impossible!" The only thing we could come up with was maybe the factory had leftovers!?

If I remember it correctly, according to the S/N it is a 58 or 59 manufactured in Oakland. For 55-60 pickups, GMC identified each year with a letter, unfortunately 58 & 59 both used the letter S! I did notice the S/N indicated it's a LWB (123" instead of 114".) I'm not sure it was even a Suburban originally. Was that an option for Cameos - SWB or LWB frame?

I read your identifying details about Cameos (3124, SS bumper and absence of bolt holes in the bed.) GREAT STUFF!
I know the GMC S/N doesn't specify the model, but I'm not sure if the other two details pertain to GMC also.

Thanks for the reply! I'm still digging and I'll let you know if/when I come up with an answer!!

grundoon · 03-04-2004, 10:38 PM

No it was not a Suburban Carrier originally. I caught the tell tale giveaway in the S/N (LWB instead of SWB.) We spoke to a guy here in Florida that has bunches of GMC's and he knows of the truck and remembers when it was modified. Anyway, it's still a nice looking truck!
It was fun digging!!

webugly59 · 03-21-2004, 05:58 PM

Who is the guy in fl. No one seems to know what the A after my vin is for.
Jim

grundoon · 03-21-2004, 11:37 PM

His name is Ralph Wescott and his contact information can be found on the about us page of www.cameotruckclub.com. You can also take a look at www.oldgmctrucks.com they have a great deal of S/N info or www.1955gmc.com. I'm sure your question will get answered by any of these people.
Good Luck!

02-04-2004, 11:55 AM	#1
grundoon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: sunny south florida Posts: 11	New User - 59 GMC Suburban Carrier? (oops! sorry posted this on the 55-59 parts board first) I'll learn! Hi all I'm a new member. I love reading all the conversations about the late 50's trucks. Very informative! I have a 55 and 56 GMC Suburban Carrier both in need of restoration. Through my research I've read that GMC stopped production of the SC in mid 1958. I recently came upon what the owner professes to be a 59 Suburban Carrier. Does anybody know if this is possible? Thanks! __________________ 1955 GMC Suburban Carrier 1956 GMC Suburban Carrier

02-05-2004, 12:31 AM	#2
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Welcome to the board from SW Washington State....... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-09-2004, 03:55 PM	#3
rico_bob "Treasure the Ride" Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Mid Michigan, Harrison Michigan, USA Posts: 682	I'd bet against it! The serial number would tell you the year. In all the history I have on the 55-59's Chevy only produced 1,425 Cameos in 1958. Cameo production was cut-off in mid year when they introduced the Fleetside beds. If it is GMC, then I am not positive on when they cut off the Carrier. Again check the serial number. Another thing, Canada had thier own production of GMC and Chevy Trucks too! The Canadian serial numbers are set up differently than the American made trucks! Do some more homework... and let us all know for sure. My two cents worth, rico_bob __________________ If you think you can you're right. If you think you can't you're still right. Trucks: '56 SWB; '57 SWB; '63 C-10 Current projects: 1963 Long Fleetside for the wife! '56 for the daughter. Visit us at: www.ricos-rods-and-relics.com Last edited by rico_bob; 02-09-2004 at 04:02 PM.

02-11-2004, 12:00 PM	#4
grundoon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: sunny south florida Posts: 11	Yeah, my first response was, "that's impossible!" The only thing we could come up with was maybe the factory had leftovers!? If I remember it correctly, according to the S/N it is a 58 or 59 manufactured in Oakland. For 55-60 pickups, GMC identified each year with a letter, unfortunately 58 & 59 both used the letter S! I did notice the S/N indicated it's a LWB (123" instead of 114".) I'm not sure it was even a Suburban originally. Was that an option for Cameos - SWB or LWB frame? I read your identifying details about Cameos (3124, SS bumper and absence of bolt holes in the bed.) GREAT STUFF! I know the GMC S/N doesn't specify the model, but I'm not sure if the other two details pertain to GMC also. Thanks for the reply! I'm still digging and I'll let you know if/when I come up with an answer!! __________________ 1955 GMC Suburban Carrier 1956 GMC Suburban Carrier

03-04-2004, 10:38 PM	#5
grundoon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: sunny south florida Posts: 11	I was correct No it was not a Suburban Carrier originally. I caught the tell tale giveaway in the S/N (LWB instead of SWB.) We spoke to a guy here in Florida that has bunches of GMC's and he knows of the truck and remembers when it was modified. Anyway, it's still a nice looking truck! It was fun digging!! __________________ 1955 GMC Suburban Carrier 1956 GMC Suburban Carrier

03-21-2004, 05:58 PM	#6
webugly59 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Davidson county NC Posts: 38	Who is the guy in fl. No one seems to know what the A after my vin is for. Jim __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/webugly59

03-21-2004, 11:37 PM	#7
grundoon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: sunny south florida Posts: 11	His name is Ralph Wescott and his contact information can be found on the about us page of www.cameotruckclub.com. You can also take a look at www.oldgmctrucks.com they have a great deal of S/N info or www.1955gmc.com. I'm sure your question will get answered by any of these people. Good Luck! __________________ 1955 GMC Suburban Carrier 1956 GMC Suburban Carrier



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