Vehicle Description
This 1957 Chevrolet Cameo Resto-Mod pickup was a professional,
open-checkbook build with some of the best parts and most
recognized names in the industry. Power comes from a professionally
built 454ci LS6 big-block engine producing more than 500hp with
polished engine components adorned throughout the detailed engine
bay, all backed to a B&M TH400 automatic transmission with a
Gear Vendors overdrive unit. The chassis has been modified and uses
a Total Cost Involved (TCI) stainless 4-link with adjustable
coilover shocks in the rear connected to a Currie 9-inch rear with
4.11 gears and an TCI IFS system up front with adjustable coilover
shocks and a dual-chamber power rack & pinion steering system
rolling on custom Intro 17-inch wheels. The list of options
includes 4-wheel power disc brakes, shaved and modified bumpers,
Fluidyne aluminum radiator with electric fans, billet front runner
system, front and rear sway bars, stainless 24-gallon gas tank,
Painless wiring harness and a 3-inch custom Flowmaster exhaust.
With design and renderings by Steve Stanford of Stanford Design,
body and paint were done by Randy Haapala of The Body Palace in
Huntington Beach, CA. It's finished in a custom mix of House of
Kolor Sunset Orange. It features custom airbrushed side trim that
mimics the trim found on a 1957 Bel Air. The interior was covered
by Gabe Lopez of Gabe's Street Rod Custom Upholstery, who finished
the interior in a custom two-tone gray leather with custom
sculpting on the seats and door panels along with a custom
headliner. Creature comforts include a Vintage Air system, power
steering, power windows, shaved trim and door handles with power
door releases, polished Ididit tilt steering column, smoked glass,
one-piece door glass, custom stereo system, and custom gauges and
bezel. This example is a multi-award-winner, including Best in Show
at the Oakland Roadster Show, and has also been a magazine cover
truck. This truck was previously part of the renowned Ron Pratte
Collection.
