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November 2, 2009

A Cool Cam Air

By Jim Brennan

UDMan

Well, I have landed in Vegas with the rest of the CarDomain Crew. I have to say I’m a bit overwhelmed, but as the resident “truck guy,” I’ll try and do my best to uncover some of the wildest rigs at the show. And it looks like I’ve got my work cut out for me. For starters, check out this very well done 1957 Chevy Cameo: the Cam Air.

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August 10, 2009

CarDomain Obscure Muscle Car Parking Lot: the 1955 to 58 Chevrolet Cameo Pickup

By Jim Brennan

UDMan

Welcome to the CarDomain Obscure Muscle Car Parking Lot, a regular feature which aims to expand the notion of what a muscle car is, and to discover hidden treasures while doing so. The convergence of the Pickup Truck and the Passenger car started during the booming years of the mid 50′s. At one time, cars and trucks used to share the same chassis, sheet metal, and interiors. But it was one Chuck Jordan, who later rose to become head of Chevrolet Styling, that started drawing stylized pickup trucks after he returned to GM after his stint in the U.S. Air Force. The design for a stylish, top of the line truck, met little resistance from corporate management. With a few changes suggested by engineering, a new type of Pickup Truck emerged from GM. Introducing the Chevrolet Cameo Pickup.

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