tuba trucks

[55-72 GM trucks]

Originally Posted by clemdaddy

And the last batch...

I found the pics Clem! Very very nice work! was that the factory stamped paint code or just the choice of the owner to go two tone blue on blue? That one you did and the Lambrecht auctions' famous 58 Cameo Tartan Turquoise and Black are my two favorites for 58 Cameos. I had a project grade 58 Cameo but sold it off a few years ago

[clemdaddy]

The paint on the Cameo was mixed from some surviving parts of the original truck. I had the truck for many years and was contacted by the new owner to repaint it the original colors. His uncle owned a 58 Cameo with the two-tone blue paint so the new owner wanted to replace his uncle's truck as accurately as we could. The upgraded 327 engine and trans were already in the truck but we couldn't get anyone to overhaul the factory 4-speed trans so we opted for a 700R. We did use the original shift control but made a acrylic indicator to match the 700R's pattern.

Thanks for your interest. This truck is one of our favorites also and we became good friends with the owner and his wife.