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Yes, it is metal. If you go back to the last page what we had done in cardboard is now metal with an edge around it. Will probably take it to a friend for some graphics or a Rembrandt.

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Time for an update. Almost done under the hood. Fans wired with relays and all lights wired up. Still need a gas line to see if it will run.
I got a set of slugs for the cameo taillights off the internet a while ago so after hours of filing and sanding you can see the results. Not looking too bad and the fit is pretty good. going to check at a couple of chroming shops to see about chroming. Haven't heard much good about chroming aluminum.
On to the wipers next and will try a rear wiper setup from a blazer.

Re: 56 Cameo build
 

That sounds like a good idea about the wiper. I need one two. I love the cameo beds
Rich
my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=576185

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Looks good.
What about just polishing them?
Kim

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Good point Kim. I do have the wheel and polishing compound but was going to see what the plater says. It has been a lot of work but looks like the end result may be worth it. They are about $1500 to buy a finished set.

Re: 56 Cameo build
 

So how did the air cleaner system turn out ?

I'm using a Chevy chassis and rad support along with a 2001 Camero Rad & Fan assembly on my '56 GMC "Cameo" or '57 GMC long bed. Oh and 5.3L , 4L60E , Gear Vendors , 9" Ford with 4.11 gears and 28" tires.

Depending on which GMC I use it will still be a long wheel base.
If I use the "Cameo" I'll move the rear wheel opening back about 8".

I'm thinking about reversing the intake manifold and putting the tube toward the fire wall and then using a 4 bbl hat to make a tighter transition to a metal Caddy style air filter assembly.

Or if that doesn't work then I'll leave the manifold in the stock position and use a SSR air filter assembly mounted above the rad and use a GMC hood to get cold air to the filter.

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I really love the look of the GMC grill!

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Air cleaner came out ok. Just need to tweek the cross braces on the hood a little.

Re: 56 Cameo build
 

That's pretty slick.
Kim

Re: 56 Cameo build
 

Sweet cameo! :metal:

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Thanks for the update . That looks good. :c2:

I would have to make the bends tighter and modify the Cad air filter housing to get it to fit under the hood above the 5.3 truck manifold. Might even have to transition to an oval tube on top of the manifold to a tight carb hat upside down to the bottom of the Cad air cleaner.

Ahh yes, food for thought. :)

BTW how tall is your air filter element ?

Re: 56 Cameo build
 

Not to hijack this thread, but this might be a good place to show a few ideas.

I saw one of these air filters at a car show the other on the web.

Re: 56 Cameo build
 

I think the first one has some type of chiller system. Looking at the exhaust ... perhaps turbo charged & it'd be an intercooler of sorts ... possibly.

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Working on my list of things to finish. Got the fuel lines made and installed. Not nearly as big of a job as I had pictured. I just need to measure and fit the flexible line to the fuel rail. Then I'm going to hook up the check engine light and fire up.
Mounted the drivers side rear view mirror today and was well pleased with the look. After using peep mirrors on my last project I knew I wanted something better and these will work. I'm building this for a driver, and you have to be able to see.

Re: 56 Cameo build
 

That mirror looks good on it.
What's it from?
Kim

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Thanks Kim. They're 944 Porsche mirrors I got off ebay for $100. A guy on this site with a red suburban sent me pictures of his so I went from there. Had to make a bracket for inside the door to mount them to and add a wedge to get the right angle. I will sandblast around where they swivel and smooth the seam with JB weld to make a cleaner look.

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Give credit where credit is due. That was Highsider that turned me on to the Porsche mirrors.

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Thanks.
Kim

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i would like to see more pictures of the mirrors. Maybe some close ups of the mounting as well.

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I will post more pictures of the mirrors later. We took it back off to build the right side bracket.

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Fired it up the other night. It sputtered and stalled twice but then smoothed out and runs. No leaks, but the bad news is no throttle. I've searched for loose wires and bent pins but no luck yet. Hooked up the OBD2 port and check engine light. No codes and the light goes out after it starts. You can rev it up manually but just runs at fast idle on its own. Not recognizing a component somewhere or I'm missing a ground.
Cut, bent and installed the last piece of brakeline so if I had the throttle figured out I could drive it around the block.

Re: 56 Cameo build
 

sounds like the pedal.

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Some pictures I promised of the mirror install.

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Started on a new project. One of the other builders cut a fiberglass cap for a 59 fleetside bed so I figured it was worth a try. I found one on craigslist and got it for $300 so I won't be out a fortune if it doesn't work. I needed something to finish off the top of the bedsides anyway.
My goal is to get it as low as possible so I can take out the blocks you see in the pictures.

Re: 56 Cameo build
 

Good idea. looks like it will work.
Rich
my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=576185

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That should look pretty good on there.
Kim

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It is heavier than I thought it would be. Should help the ride.

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Got it down a little lower last night by trimming the front side edges. Should be about right.
A friend scored on a set of hinges that will move the front edge back when you lift the top. Should help with front edge to cab issues.

Re: 56 Cameo build
 

I can in all honesty that the cameo has never really appealed to me. But yours gas really caught my attention

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That should look real nice when done.
Kim

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Love your build. Thanks for the pictures on the Porsche side mirror install - that sure looks slick. I plan to steal this idea when I get to that part of mine - but maybe using the teardrop style 968 mirrors.

Ricky

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I didn't have a good cameo endgate but had a rusted out one with decent latches in ( they worked anyway ) so I cut out the latches, welded them into a regular endgate, then we glued a piece of aluminum on the inside to cover the chevrolet stamping. I have the endgate cover that I bought new and will put it on tomorrow night when the primer is dry. I need to have it done to see how I am going to do the back of the cap.

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Moving forward on the cap. Scribed and cut it to match the back of the cab, reinforced under the hinges, cut front pieces to finish the front, put in a 4" piece of plywood the length of the cap and screwed in place before we finish the center seam.

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Picked the truck up from the paintshop last week. He was to take it in April, but just got it into his schedule last month. It was worth the wait! I had welded all the seams on the inside so he filled all of them and did a super job on the interior and jams. The door fit is awesome. Now to put everything together for the final time without too many marks. It's very intimidating! I want to insulate the firewall, put in the wiring harness, then solve all the issues with gauges, charging, etc. before we set the front on. Sorry, I posted this before but wanted it on my buildsite.

Re: 56 Cameo build
 

Looks really sharp.
Kim

Re: 56 Cameo build
 

Nice!

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Got the firewall insulation glued in. This time I used Weldwood contact cement and brushed it on. Personally I liked it better than the spray on. I have a heavy rubber mat with insulation glued to it to go over the silver insulation on the firewall. Then I can start wiring .

Re: 56 Cameo build
 

Looks real nice.
Kim

Re: 56 Cameo build
 

Nice job...Jim

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Nice install!