56 Cameo build

[tbrown5079]

Thats definitely what I need. Where did you get yours?

[Rons 55]

I have a spare cab I'm using for parts Be glad to cut these off for you. Let me know if you still need them and how to get them to you. I'm in Ariz.

[hotrodsbyray]

RE: windshield clips. if you cant find the replacements, talk to a windshield shop about flush mounting it using s-10 molding and rubber support blocks. a lot of folks use them in other type street rods and it might would work here, based on the shape of the channel the glass fits in.

[pugs]

with the gap you mentioned, did ya put new inner cab corners in also

[orgalmeister]

I put them in my truck. If I was to do over I would not put these in and make a piece that went from the floor to the cab, and a support to the bottom of the outer cab corner. Reason is this is a perfect place for rust to start... holds a lot of stuff between the inner and outer corners.

[54 jimmy]

any updates.

[tbrown5079]

Hey, thanks for the interest. I have been working right along on the 56. I sold the 40 I had done before so I would have more time and incentive to have something to drive. The body work on the cab is 99% complete and I got the fiberglass sides blasted so we can start on them. A friend comes to my house 1 night a week and helps. I should say I help him with the body work. The rest of my time I spend trying to keep ahead of him. I have my single window kit and really appreciate the guys doing the videos on youtube. thats going to be a huge help. I changed the rear end to a 69 chevelle 62" 10 bolt so I don,t have to tub the bed or run wide spacers. I also got a LS engine and transmission from a 2007 GMC. I talked to Jesse at WaitForMe Performance and am sending the harness to him. We are putting the motor in this week. Then it goes to my other friends who will install the steering column and brakes. We can work on the bed at my place while its' gone.
I have to say thanks to all of the people on this site who have helped me in many ways and I deserve 20 lashes for NOT POSTING PICTURES!
Again, thanks for the interest and I will get some pictures posted.

[blackdiesel]

if you have any problems on the window install shoot me a pm

[entourageguy]

Time for some picture updates I believe....

[NASCARbill]

Looks really Good man....!

[tbrown5079]

Here are a couple of pictures I promised. The new latches and handles and the LS in place.

[ChuckDriver]

I'd love to get a Cameo bed for mine!! Nice work, keep the updates coming.

[Kateaux]

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

I'd love to get a Cameo bed for mine!! Nice work, keep the updates coming.

You can buy most of the parts here:
http://carolinacameoconversions.com/

K8O

[Kabwe]

You got to love the Cameo. My buddy has one, I've always wanted one.

[wyomech]

you will need to check the clearance for your tie rods when turned all the way to one side before hooking up your mounts if you use the truck pan you might have clearance problems

[blackdiesel]

I have the 5.3 also and i think i am going to be able to get away with the truck oil pan. i made my own motor mounts out of a few peices of flat stock. I raised the motor up enough to where the oil pan is a touch higher than the bottom of the crossmember. If i scrub the bottom of the crossmember, theres a good chance i will take the oil pan out. So ya just better take it real easy over the speed bumps hahaha.

In all serious-ness, this truck will have about the same clearance my '38 does. and i have yet to have a problem with anything bottoming out on it. Just watch where you drive

[tbrown5079]

Thanks for the headsup Blackdeisel. Every little bit of info helps. I don't know what I would do without this site.

[ChuckDriver]

Any Updates?

[hotrod1]

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[heavy_chevy]

nice build so far. I have to watch this one

[tbrown5079]

I took the truck back to the guy ( wizard actually - seriously) who installed the front end and he made it right with a little tweaking. He had origionally put pads on top of the mounts in case the bolt would ever break or come out and that was part of the problem. He also cut out and made room in the crossmember and put the air conditioner compressor on the bottom where it belonged. Good clearance everywhere! The only other issue is the exhaust manifolds touch the frame rails so I am looking for a set of Camaro or Firebird LS exhaust manifolds. They tuck in closer.
Time to start reassembly in primer until I can drive it, Then disassemble and paint. Lots of hurdles to jump but I have done way more on my own than I thought possible and am very satisfied with the results so far. Glad you guys enjoy seeing the progress.

[Houston54]

I see a lot in your project that I will need to tackle on my 58 project. I was considering removing the entire rear panel for my big window conversion but am having a hard time locating the spot welds on the inside of the B pillar on both my donor and the new cab. I have wire wheeled the surface which normally makes the welds visible but this has not worked in this case.

There is an old article from Custom Classic Trucks showing another method of transplanting a big window panel into a small window cab.
http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t...uck/index.html

Unless I can locate the welds this will be the method I will be using.

Look forward to seeing more pictures of your cameo.

[OrrieG]

the factory assembly manual shows the welds, underlying bracing, hidden welds, and how the pieces were put together. good investment if you are going in that deep!
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[Houston54]

I already have it and while it does show the weld points it does not help in finding the actual weld to drill out.

[ratty 46]

I bet that if you made a few sets of those seat tracks you'd have no issue selling them ... there are soooooooo many third row gm seats out on the 4 sale market that it makes your head spin.

How bout just a drawing & measurements??

Thanks & nice build project.

Ratty 46