About This Chevrolet Cameo

1957 Chevrolet Cameo ½ Ton Pick-Up Truck – Blown 383 Stroker, 650+ HP, Full Custom Build

This 1957 Chevrolet Cameo ½ Ton Pick-Up is an extremely rare and one-of-a-kind custom show truck, combining iconic 1950s styling with modern high-performance engineering. Meticulously built by some of the most respected names in the hot rod industry, this truck is turnkey-ready, fully featured, and a head-turner at any car show or cruise event.

Powertrain & Performance
Built 383 Stroker Chevy V8 with 6:71 blower, producing an estimated 650+ HP
GM Turbo 350 automatic with AUX trans cooler and B&M ratcheting floor shifter
Ford 9" rear end with 4.11 gears, positraction, and Detroit Locker Softlock
4-wheel power disc brakes, power steering, arch leaf suspension with custom heavy-duty Firestone airbags and remote fill
Dual 12V batteries with automatic isolator charging system
Custom aluminum radiator, headers, Magnaflow mufflers, and 3.5" electric cutouts

Exterior & Styling
Professionally painted base Black with custom Indian Tribal flame graphics by Rick Leos and Eduardo Hernandez at Autocrafters
Wraparound rear window, reverse-opening hood engineered by No Limit Engineering
Custom billet grille, smoothed driprails, radius doors, fiberglass bed with solid oak floor and custom tailgate
17" Boyd Coddington Performer Billet chrome wheels with hidden valve stems and Nitto tires
Vintage-style AC, heater, and defrost

Interior & Features
Custom BMW ultra-soft leather seats with tweed accents, fully upholstered headliner, and filled interior wells
Flaming River tilt steering column with leather-wrapped wheel
Fully wired with Quickwire products, labeled and soldered connections, fuse panel relocated behind rear seat
Custom dash with Auto Meter gauges, functional glovebox, hidden kill switches
Power windows, power locks, remote doors, and power antenna

Provenance & Recognition
Featured in Truck Builder Magazine (2005)
Winner of Best Custom Truck at the 2006 Grand National Roadster Show
Possibly previously owned by Boyd Coddington (unverified)
Restored and customized by Gil Palmer and Terry Belzenye of Specialized Street Rods, Huntington Beach, CA
Kept in climate-controlled garage with minimal miles since restoration

Collector Appeal
The 1957 Chevrolet Cameo is an iconic classic truck with only 2,240 produced in 1957
This example combines legendary styling with cutting-edge performance, making it a standout for collectors, show trucks, or serious enthusiasts
Rare, high-profile show truck that remains in pristine, museum-quality condition

This 1957 Chevrolet Cameo is a true statement piece, showcasing the pinnacle of 1950s Chevrolet design and modern custom craftsmanship. A high-profile, collectible truck that’s ready to impress on the street, at shows, or as the centerpiece of a top-tier collection.