11-25-2007, 10:06 AM | #1 |
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56 Cameo build
I am just getting into a 56 build for a daily driver. I have all the origional fiberglass to make it a Cameo.
This is my second build, as I have a 40 truck with pacer front end, 350, 9" ford rear, saginaw 3 speed, etc. It looks origional but everything but the sheet metal has been changed. I've been driving it for over ten years and decided I had better get started on another truck before it"s too late. I have some good friends who are very talented and give me help and advice. This is a great hobby. Back to the 56. I'm posting some pictures and hope to keep this going, but I'm not going to be as quick as some of you. We installed an elcamino front clip ( I knew the guy that had it and was in good condition), did the motor and transmission mounts with dummy block and transmission, put the c-notch in the frame, installed the blazer springs and rear, and cut the cab for the big rear window. I have a summit tank, new leather seats donated by a good friend, steering column, and a few other things collected. I'm going to have a ton of parts to sell along the line, ( pretty much an entire front clip,cameo bedsides with brackets, doors, tank, etc) I hope to get the cab in good shape and mounted over the winter. I enjoy this site and hope I can contribute to what you all have started. |
11-25-2007, 11:05 AM | #2 |
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Re: 56 Cameo build
Sound like it's going to be a sweet ride, but I gota ask, your selling your Cameo bed? Are you not going to keep her a Cameo?
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11-25-2007, 11:18 AM | #3 |
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Re: 56 Cameo build
Looks good so far how about some sheet metal shots. Are you going with a step bed?or cameo?
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11-25-2007, 12:38 PM | #4 |
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I have 2 sets of Cameo sides with brackets, so I will sell one set. I just stumbled on to the second set which is a little better, so I swapped some stuff for it.
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11-25-2007, 02:21 PM | #5 |
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Re: 56 Cameo build
Looks like a good start to an interesting build.
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11-25-2007, 04:42 PM | #6 |
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Looks like this will be getting interesting, be sure to keep us posted on your progress.
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11-25-2007, 05:20 PM | #7 |
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what year is the clip from? it looks like a 80' and a very nice job. i had a 56' cameo 25 years ago and if the trim had been in better shape i would have kept it. keep the pic's coming and the 40' is sweet also.
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11-25-2007, 08:02 PM | #8 |
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It was an 81 El Camino. The guy that did the install built modifieds for years and is soo meticulas. He did all the underneath work on the 40.
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It's been a while but I know how you all like pictures, so here is my progress to date. Got the big back window panel through Paul's GMC parts. Finishing the bottom door hinges before we get started on that. Does anyone know of anyone making the bracket for the cowl where the top of the fender bolts?
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Do you have a link to Paul's GMC Parts web site?
It's kind of hard to tell from the picture but it looks like the back panel is spot welded on? I've always wondered how much work it would be to convert one to a big window. |
01-09-2008, 04:53 PM | #11 |
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Just go to GMCPauls truck parts and it should come up. The only problem may be the bracing under the panel is different around the door jam. I got the roof, window, and back panel inside and out for a big window. I just got the new outer panel so I wouldn't need so much body work. You would also need the inner panel which is available.
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01-09-2008, 05:07 PM | #12 |
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Hi from the Reading Pa T Brown, looks liek a good start tothe project. I myself will be a proud owner of a 57 w/ 56 front sheetmetal in about a week. Oh its a project, it will be need floors, lower hinge work, cab corners. my plan to set it all on a 88-94 swb chassis, if i had the cash i would be interested in the spare side you got will have to see how things go, but keep us updated tho with the pics
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02-03-2008, 10:54 AM | #13 |
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Here are some pictures of the big back window install. Notice the piece you need for the inside that you won't have without a big window cab donor.
need some more work on the door jams before welding it in. Working on the floorboards that were installed by the previous owner. He left a few pinholes. A trip to the sandblaster with the fenders and doors. I have five doors to choose from, I hope I got the right ones. Anybody know where I can get the blocks on the sides of the cowl for the top bolt on the rear fender? Also the brackets in the windshield opening that the windshield rests on? |
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its looking good, glad to see ya back at it, just keep the pics coming
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Can you show me some pics of what parts you need for sheet metal I have a few cabs going to the crusher....
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Lookin good!
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Hi Frenchblue. Thanks for the response. Here are the pictures of what I need. I'm missing three of the windshield clips on the passender side. I can make the blocks for on the sides of the cowl if I have to.
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Let me look and see what we have .
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Sorry I dont have those parts wish I could help ya out..
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Thanks for the effort. If anyone has an old cab thats not good enough to use maybe they could cut them off for me. I may go to a windshield installer to see if he has any ideas. I was working on the cowl last night, putting in some patches. It's coming together.
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Worked on the rear cab panel last night . Got the roof attached and everything fitting pretty good.
How do you guys fill the gaps on the rear corners? I don't think I'm missing anything, but you could stick your fingers up through the opening. I think when it was new there would have been a heavy cardboard panel behind the seat but was that all? |
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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.
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with the gap you mentioned, did ya put new inner cab corners in also
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