1955 Chevrolet Other Chevrolet Models

The 1955 Chevrolet Cameo was a high-end, factory-custom pickup introduced as part of Chevrolet s Task Force truck series, marking a bold shift toward styling and comfort. It combined car-like styling with a truck. Slab-sided, fiberglass-reinforced pickup bed. Two-tone paint (1955 only in Bombay Ivory with red accents). Full chrome trim, wraparound rear window, and sedan-style rear bumper. 1955 Cameo 3100 was the rarest variant, with only 5220 built. The 1955 Chevrolet Cameo was a revolutionary, limited-run luxury pickup. This is a full frame off build. The frame has been boxed 3x5 rails, designed for wide rear tires. Parallel four link rear suspension with QA1 coil overs. Front suspension has QA1 Tubular A arms and QA1 coil overs. Both front and rear suspension have anti-sway bars. Steering is a breeze with power steering. Even has 4-wheel disc brakes! The brakes have 12 rotors powered by a Hydro-Boost system. A 15-gallon fuel tank by Tanks. High pressure fuel pump with return pluming for possible FI carburation. The differential is 3.43.1 gears with Auburn Posi traction. There is a frame mounted trans cooler. Take a close look at the 17 cast aluminum Rallye wheels and Fuson tires 235/55R17 and 225/50R17. The engine was built by Mike Gipson and is a 383 Stroker with a Scat Industries rotating assembly, and a Comp RV high torque cam. Real power comes from Edelbrock aluminum heads with roller rockers. Carburation is by Quick Fuel, and a HEI distributor. Cooling is taken care of by a Champion 4-core aluminum radiator. The transmission is a 700R4 with a lockup torque converter controlled by Bowler system. The exhaust was built by Mike Sadder. It is 3 tube with flex sections to eliminate vibration. An H pipe crossover and electric cutouts. The mufflers are Borla XP s. Luxury interior touches such as two-tone white and red powered bucket seats. A full bench seat also comes with the Cameo that has been done in the two-tone red and white (see photos). The door panels have the custom touch with two-tone white and red. The head liner is done in red as the sun visors. Upgrade to electric wipers. The dash has a full array of Auto Meter gauges; water temp, oil press, fuel level, volts, speedometer, and a 7000-rpm tachometer. A chrome 5-position tilt steering column. Summit Billet gas and brake pedals. Very high-end BOSS Audio system with 4-speakers and a sub with power amp. A Sirius XM radio. Yes, the Cameo has heat and defroster! The Cameo comes with a folder of build receipts. The build was from 2018-2022. This includes the custom milled Hickory bed. All chrome has been done or replaced. The gas filler has been relocated to driver s side bed with a powered opener. The build includes complete rewire and updated fuse box. The lights are LED. This is one of the finest road handling 55 Cameo s available.