At last! Proof that the Golden Cameo SS actually existed! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67_C-30 · 12-12-2008, 08:05 PM

We'll all seen the magazine pic, but many have suggested or questioned if it was actually a drawing. This is the first real pic I've ever seen of it.

http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/histo...y=1967&vid=373

67_C-30 · 12-12-2008, 08:06 PM

This is the other pic in question.

EyeH8the24 · 12-12-2008, 08:11 PM

thats a awsome pic

OARNGESI · 12-12-2008, 08:17 PM

That would of been really cool some one should build one and make a thread

dubdeuce80 · 12-12-2008, 08:24 PM

i really like that front end...good thing i need to replace the whole thing anyways, looks like i know what i'll be doin...the SS badge would go good with my SS replica rims too

tcb-1 · 12-12-2008, 08:25 PM

would love to see the interior "tricks" they used!

Longhorn Man · 12-12-2008, 08:33 PM

i never knew it was questioned weather or not it was real.

72hotrodder · 12-12-2008, 09:29 PM

thats awsome. i wonder what happened to that truck? hope it did'nt end up in the crush like alot of gm show cars

thirdstreettito · 12-12-2008, 10:00 PM

Beautiful truck!

Rack Man · 12-12-2008, 10:02 PM

Cool...a lot of Camaro styling in it...Hideaway's.....SS louvers on Hood....way cool!

I'm not familiar with the story on this....was it a concept car?

Seeing that Camaro reminded me of this pic.....A Camaro that almost happened....Glad it did'nt

Camaro Station Wagon

thirdstreettito · 12-12-2008, 10:07 PM

Hey! If people donate parts I'll build one. I've already got a cab and chassis and running gear!

big_al_71 · 12-12-2008, 10:12 PM

that truck looks awesome!!!!!

It would be cool if some aftermarket will make that front grille and headlite doors, Iwould definetly be all over it.

Husker · 12-12-2008, 11:18 PM

If ya look in the bigger pic of the truck there is a Camaro behind through the rear window.
Ron

thirdstreettito · 12-12-2008, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Husker

If ya look in the bigger pic of the truck there is a Camaro behind through the rear window.
Ron

I bet it is on the trailer!

Premium72 · 12-13-2008, 12:45 AM

i dig it

**John Fabris** · 12-13-2008, 12:53 AM

Nice Find!!! (The picture)...

FOREVER71 · 12-13-2008, 07:47 AM

i thought about doing the hood louver thing when i first started redoing my truck. even bought some on epray.but have since decided ....no...but ive also wondered what they would look like with a vynel???? top? has anyone ever seen one?....not that they need anymore help in th rust department...but i think it might be coooool..but like the hood louver thing maybe not.

70k52wd · 12-13-2008, 08:02 AM

That is fantastic. I love hidden headlights. Wish I had some Camero HHL grills laying around to experiment with...
Also luv the hood grills...Anyone ever do a Shaker hood setup on a 67-72? That would be unique.

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-13-2008, 08:11 AM

The Chevrolet Golden Cameo pickup featured SS grille with
hideaway headlights, deep-pile interior, super luxurious black
vinyl buckets, and a padded simulated leather top.

I'm not too sure about the last option that's listed

AlienYouth · 12-13-2008, 09:08 AM

hmmm... that would look fantastic on my truck... i need a new grille anyway...

we'll see

67_C-30 · 12-13-2008, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

i never knew it was questioned weather or not it was real.

I guess instead of existed I should have said a confirmed real photo of it. Most of the time when the magazine pic has come up over the years, people has questioned if that photo was real, or if it was concept drawing. This is the first up close real pic I've ever seen of it. I would love to see a rear shot of it.

ChevLoRay · 12-13-2008, 01:37 PM

Those of us who are in the "less than 10%" age group will remember that when the truck body style changed for '67, the real emphasis was on the new "Coke Bottle" shaped Camaro, and later the Firebird. Pony Cars were THE hot ticket. These trucks were just....trucks. Yeah, the car show version with the SS styling was, and still is, neat.

But at the time of introduction, you can bet that the bulk of the car mags, including the other mags like Popular Mechanics, Mechanics Illustrated and Popular Science, were all going after readership with their articles on the new GM pony car...the Camaro. Auto shows have always been known for their one-off vehicles and the SS truck was just another one of those vehicles. It is amazing that the aftermarket has never seen fit to generate anything related to re-creating an SS version of the truck. It's a lot easier to do with the '69-72 grille, but the sloping hood of the '67-8 is better suited to the styling.

We just were not that stoked by the new body style on these trucks, having become jaded by the squared stying that was the industry prior to this change.

Arad68 · 12-13-2008, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_al_71

that truck looks awesome!!!!!

It would be cool if some aftermarket will make that front grille and headlite doors, Iwould definetly be all over it.

Me Too!!!

beautimus · 12-13-2008, 01:41 PM

interesting, the pics show differences in the outside driver mirrors and the turn signal lamps are in the bumper, could there have been more than one of these trucks, or maybe they changed some things betwen photo shoots.

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dubdeuce80 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 213	Re: At last! Proof that the Golden Cameo SS actually existed! i really like that front end...good thing i need to replace the whole thing anyways, looks like i know what i'll be doin...the SS badge would go good with my SS replica rims too Last edited by dubdeuce80; 12-12-2008 at 08:25 PM.

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thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: At last! Proof that the Golden Cameo SS actually existed! Beautiful truck! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

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Rack Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 770	Re: At last! Proof that the Golden Cameo SS actually existed! Cool...a lot of Camaro styling in it...Hideaway's.....SS louvers on Hood....way cool! I'm not familiar with the story on this....was it a concept car? Seeing that Camaro reminded me of this pic.....A Camaro that almost happened....Glad it did'nt Camaro Station Wagon __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309288 Last edited by Rack Man; 12-12-2008 at 10:06 PM.

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thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: At last! Proof that the Golden Cameo SS actually existed! Hey! If people donate parts I'll build one. I've already got a cab and chassis and running gear! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

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big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: At last! Proof that the Golden Cameo SS actually existed! that truck looks awesome!!!!! It would be cool if some aftermarket will make that front grille and headlite doors, Iwould definetly be all over it. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

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Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: At last! Proof that the Golden Cameo SS actually existed! If ya look in the bigger pic of the truck there is a Camaro behind through the rear window. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

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FOREVER71 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: PORTLAND,ORGON Posts: 585	Re: At last! Proof that the Golden Cameo SS actually existed! i thought about doing the hood louver thing when i first started redoing my truck. even bought some on epray.but have since decided ....no...but ive also wondered what they would look like with a vynel???? top? has anyone ever seen one?....not that they need anymore help in th rust department...but i think it might be coooool..but like the hood louver thing maybe not.

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70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: At last! Proof that the Golden Cameo SS actually existed! That is fantastic. I love hidden headlights. Wish I had some Camero HHL grills laying around to experiment with... Also luv the hood grills...Anyone ever do a Shaker hood setup on a 67-72? That would be unique.

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LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: At last! Proof that the Golden Cameo SS actually existed! The Chevrolet Golden Cameo pickup featured SS grille with hideaway headlights, deep-pile interior, super luxurious black vinyl buckets, and a padded simulated leather top. I'm not too sure about the last option that's listed __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

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AlienYouth Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 411	Re: At last! Proof that the Golden Cameo SS actually existed! hmmm... that would look fantastic on my truck... i need a new grille anyway... we'll see __________________ Picturesss 71 C10 383/TH400 13.65 @ 99... 2.06 60' spinnin :/

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ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: At last! Proof that the Golden Cameo SS actually existed! Those of us who are in the "less than 10%" age group will remember that when the truck body style changed for '67, the real emphasis was on the new "Coke Bottle" shaped Camaro, and later the Firebird. Pony Cars were THE hot ticket. These trucks were just....trucks. Yeah, the car show version with the SS styling was, and still is, neat. But at the time of introduction, you can bet that the bulk of the car mags, including the other mags like Popular Mechanics, Mechanics Illustrated and Popular Science, were all going after readership with their articles on the new GM pony car...the Camaro. Auto shows have always been known for their one-off vehicles and the SS truck was just another one of those vehicles. It is amazing that the aftermarket has never seen fit to generate anything related to re-creating an SS version of the truck. It's a lot easier to do with the '69-72 grille, but the sloping hood of the '67-8 is better suited to the styling. We just were not that stoked by the new body style on these trucks, having become jaded by the squared stying that was the industry prior to this change. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

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beautimus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: woodstock, alabama, usa Posts: 938	Re: At last! Proof that the Golden Cameo SS actually existed! interesting, the pics show differences in the outside driver mirrors and the turn signal lamps are in the bumper, could there have been more than one of these trucks, or maybe they changed some things betwen photo shoots. __________________ i survived cancer and kidney stones, but my kids are killing me.

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