1957 Chevy Cameo - %
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Owner: Cleave Simpson

Builder: Johnny Martin

Frame: TCI boxed frame with Mustang II front clip

Suspension: Front: Ride Tech upper and lower control arms with 2-inch dropped spindles and Ride Tech Shockwave pneumatic ’bags; rear: TCI 4-link with panhard bar anchor the Ford 9-inch rearend; Ride Tech coil-over shocks and pneumatic ’bags

Wheels: Front: Billet Specialties polished billet aluminum Legacy 17 x 8; rear: Billet Specialties polished billet aluminum Legacy 17 x 10

Tires: Front: Michelin Pilot Sport 245/45R-17; rear: Michelin Pilot Sport 335/35R-17

Engine: GM Performance 502-ci, 500 hp; Street Performance billet aluminum pulley system; Street Performance headers and exhaust; Be Cool aluminum radiator; Billet Specialties valve covers and air cleaner painted body color; GM 700R4 automatic transmission

Body and Paint: Bodywork by Alternative Automotive Design by Wayne Saunders, PPG custom blend Pearl White by Johnny Martin and Emmett Flowers at Santa Fe Paint Company

Interior: ididit chrome tilt steering column; Billet Specialties 14-inch Stiletto half-wrap white steering wheel; Classic Instruments white face gauges; Billet Specialties Profile Street Rod pedal assembly; center waterfall console and upholstery by Johnny Martin at Johnny’s Auto Trim and Rod Shop; custom-made, red leather reupholstered bucket seats by Johnny Martin; dark red carpet

Audio: Alpine head unit, amp, and speakers

This Cameo came together through several family members, friends, and acquaintances: you can read the Simpson saga right here.