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Thank you Paul for suggesting that I join the Stovebolt Forums. I bought my 1957 Chevrolet Cameo in 1978. My Cameo is #2 off the assembly line, made in LA. It has a 235, 6 cyl, with a Hydramatic. The vin is 3A57L100002. I didn’t know at that time what the Vin number was, I just liked the truck. It is all original except for the paint. I painted it a scarlet candy, with a red pearl. The original paint was turquoise and white. It was my first classic.

Wow. Amazing find.

Welcome to the ‘bolt.

Welcome to the ‘Bolt! Nice truck! We would love it if you could tell us about yourself, the history on your truck and what you already accomplished. Any future plans?

We ‘Bolters love pictures, so please include a few more.

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Barry - Welcome to Stovebolt! That is a beautiful truck and definitely the lowest production serial numbered truck I've ever seen. WOW !!!

I'll add my ask for more details and info on your truck. Plus, please spill the beans. Which "Paul" are you referring to that suggested you join us?

Very nice and an incredible find.

Welcome and thanks for posting.

John

Welcome! Beautiful truck!

Thank everyone for welcoming me into your group! I had Paul Schmehl connect with me, and asked me to post on this site about my Cameo. Some want to know a little more about who I am.

I have been in the stage, corporate, Broadway Shows, and convention industry since 1982. I have met most of the entertainers that I have worked for. Many memories, some good, some bad. I have several autographed photos, tons of guitar picks and drum sticks. I have saved all of my backstage passes since 1984. I have 522 passes that I put into special large photo albums, then labeled them all with the concert info.

I just retired from the Natural History Museum of Utah. I worked there for 12 years installing and deinstalling their Special Exhibits. I only worked there twice a year, but for 2 weeks to 2 months at a time. My last exhibit was The Bug World (Lab), from New Zealand.

Many years ago I built a 50’s bar in my basement. It is a 9’x6’ bar, with the chrome, mushroom based 50’s bar stools. I have a 50’s soda jerk, double tap on it. I have several old jukeboxes, soda machines, and a Hires/Coca Cola Root beer Barrel. About 15 years ago, we had an original 50’s Rockabilly star from East Texas, do a 2 day video shoot about his life. His name was Lew Williams. He passed away about 5 years ago.

I am also a professional photographer, and have received several awards worldwide, for both color and B&W. Shooting landscapes, wildlife, architecture,corporate shows, and concerts. I have been married for 51 years, with 2 sons. I will reply with a separate post about my Cameo.