1955 Chevrolet Cameo Pickup
The Chevrolet "Task Force" was a light duty pickup introduced in 1955. This was the first major redesign for the Chevy pickup since 1947. The idea was to have a more modern design than the Advance Design series without sacrificing any ruggedness or durability. Of these the Cameo was king and would eventually pave the way for the Fleetside where the rear fenders continue into the cab's body lines. They were built from 1955-1959 and 5,220 were produced for the 1955 model year. This 1955 Chevy truck is a high end build and has spent a large part of its life in Texas. The builder purchased the truck in February 2001 and invested 8 years into completing it. It is in excellent condition throughout and runs great. The body is very straight and all rust free. It is painted in a 2008 Corvette Velocity Yellow with area around the rear window being a 1982 GM Almond color. It was all professionally done by Accurate Paint & Body out of Burleson, Texas. It really pops out in the sun and will get attention wherever it goes. All of the glass is in good condition and it has the big rear window which is the more desirable body style. Up front is the iconic egg crate grill which has a great shine along with the stock style front bumper. All of the lights work properly and the taillights have the old school blue dots in place. One of the most beautiful features you find on these old trucks is the wood beds. This one is stained nicely and has a gloss finish with stainless runners. The gas tank was relocated to under the bed which is a nice improvement as these often had the tank in the cab behind the seat. The truck has a great stance and rides on a set of 17 inch classic Eagle Alloy wheels wrapped with Sumitomo tires.
Mechanically the truck was entirely gone through and it is now powered by a 300hp 350ci V8 crate motor. It runs great and doesn't smoke or have any issues. It has 1,620 miles on it since completion so it has a long life ahead of it. It is all show ready with a chrome Chevrolet air cleaner, chrome Chevrolet valve covers, chrome alternator, chrome AC compressor and more. It isn't just the motor too because the entire compartment is nicely finished out with gloss Black inner fenders and a polished stainless firewall. The truck shows well and needs nothing. Paired with the motor is a Turbo 350 automatic transmission which sends power back to the the 10 bolt rear end with 2:52 gears which make cruising down the highway a breeze and greatly improves fuel economy. Up front a 1981 Firebird clip was added which brings in power front disc brakes and power steering.
The interior is all custom and was completed by Keith Kirk's custom interiors. It features Beige leather upholstery with Brown Ostrich leather inserts and "Cameo" stitching on the seat backs. The seats are out of a more modern vehicle and have a folding armrest, headrests, 3 point retractable belts and are power adjustable. The dash is nicely painted in a Yellow/Almond combination and has just as slick of a finish as the body. It is topped with Dolphin gauges in a billet bezel, polished AC vents, AC/Heat controls and a custom Alpine stereo that sounds great. In front of the driver is a tilt column that is nicely painted and topped off with a two spoke steering wheel with a Chevrolet horn button.
These Cameos are very popular classics to own and this one is a very nice example. When you note things like the Chevy bowtie bolts used on the tailgate the high level of detail becomes apparent. This pickup is offered up with a clear Texas title and needs nothing but a new garage to call home.
This beautiful truck could be yours for $64,900.00!
