Chevy Cameo Truck History
Chevy Cameo Truck History. The chevy cameo has to be one of the most desirable and valuable of the “styled” pickups, they bridged the gap between a basic, tough work pickup and a car. The fact the 1978 repaint continues to show so well (based on the pictures provided) speaks volumes for how this truck has been maintained over the years.
Along with chevy's other pickup models, the cameo received a new grille in 1957. With the original 235 inline 6 rebuilt motor and upgraded 4 speed turbo hydramatic transmission, this is a real blast from the past. The cameo carrier was a part of the task force generation of trucks, the successors to the advance design series, and was the first “fleetside” truck in the industry.
Chevrolet Recognized That Its Existing Pickup Range Was Viewed By The Buying Public As Workhorses, With Little Consideration Given To Comfort, Style, Or Refinement.
The chevy cameo carrier and the cousin gmc suburban carrier built between '55 and '59. Updated task force models were available through 1959. The steel box was the same used on pickups with fiberglass fender sides mounted to it.
The Chevy Cameo Truck Was Introduced The Same Year.
The cameo continued to the 1958 model year with quad headlamps, but succumbed to its own success. Notable for tf trucks was the cameo option. The fleetside design was clean and simple, with flat, straight lines from the truck bed sitting flush with the cab and fender.
That Is The Story Of The Cameo.
Many auto buffs considered the 1950s as a sort of golden age for general motors, especially with the introduction of the new v8 chevy engine that propelled the brand to new heights. Embalming history theory and practical. The history of ford pickups:
A Paltry 1,452 Were Built In 1956 And Just 2,244 Were Built For 1957.
With the original 235 inline 6 rebuilt motor and upgraded 4 speed turbo hydramatic transmission, this is a real blast from the past. Today, every truck collector in the world would love to own a sweet cameo. This 1955 chevy cameo is an all original, restored classic truck that is just as nice on the inside as it is on the outside.
The Fact The 1978 Repaint Continues To Show So Well (Based On The Pictures Provided) Speaks Volumes For How This Truck Has Been Maintained Over The Years.
Along with chevy's other pickup models, the cameo received a new grille in 1957. The chevy cameo has to be one of the most desirable and valuable of the “styled” pickups, they bridged the gap between a basic, tough work pickup and a car. Sold as a package, the cameo featured a stylized bed. however, the bed portion was virtually identical to the 3100 beds.
