I agree that this is probably a kludge/fake. However, per comments below...
Six cylinder engines were common in the Chevy Cameos, but I don't know about
the GMC
Suburban Carrier.
I believe per the Cameo owners group that all of those were upscale trim.
Mark Noakes
"Hanlon, Bill (ISS Houston)" wrote:
>
> Mike:
> I agree with your assessment.
>
> This is a 55 or 56 (steering wheel and grill) that someone has put glass
>Cameo fenders
> on.
>
> I'm still looking for proof (sales lit, etc.) that all Suburban Carriers had
>the deluxe
> trim package (stainless trim around the windows and stainless dash panels)
>but I've
> never seen one without these items.
>
> Dash has an ammeter, which I think was only offered on the small trucks in
>the 55.2
> model with 6 cyl and standard trans which was a 6 volt system. The ammeter
>was also
> available on big trucks with 12 volt systems. This truck has a alternator.
>When I put
> an alternator in mine I couldn't figure out how to rig the idiot light so I
>replaced it
> with an ammeter. Maybe that's what this guy did too.
>
> The Master Parts Book does not list a 4 barrel carb for the Pontiac based
>engine.
>
> Nice Hood Bird though.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Boteler [mailto:boteler@olg.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 8:55 PM
> To: OLETRUCK list
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] 57 GMC suburban ( cameo) for sale on ebay
>
>
> Hey guys,
>
> I looked at this truck on "that" auction site....is that really a GMC cameo
> or a "want-a-be"? I thought they were the "top of the line" trucks. This
> one doesn't have any stainless trim and it has the bottom of the line
> heater. Is this correct? It also looks like a '56 steering wheel.
>
> I'm just looking to further my education on these "rare" trucks!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike Boteler
> '56 4400 Stake
> '56 6400 Stake
> '56 8400 Wrecker
> '56 9200 Tractor w/Powermatic
> '57 10500 Fire Truck
> Hughesville, MD
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Cameo3124@aol.com>
> To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 11:00 AM
> Subject: [oletrucks] 57 GMC suburban ( cameo) for sale on ebay
>
>
> > I seen this on ebay incase anyone is has an interest I am posting it
> here.
> >
> >
> >
> <a
href="http://mail.noakes.com/jump/http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2406008403&cat";>http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2406008403&cat</a>
> egory=6245
> >
> > Richard
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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