Converting 1957 Chevy Cameo P/U Into 1957 GMC "Calamity Jane" Civil Defense Rescue

[hooknladderno1]

Hi Gang,

I am not an expert on vintage Chevy/GMC trucks, so I am asking for your help.  My first fire department's second rescue truck was a 1957 GMC "Calamity Jane" style Civil Defense Heavy Rescue unit.  A huge step up from their original panel van.  From the few photos available, the hood looks similar to the AMT 57 Chevy Cameo pickup.  I realize that the larger GMC chassis would be wider and taller than the standard Cameo sheet metal.  I also plan on adding the round front wheel wells with Evergreen strip stock.  Below is a photo of both the AMT kit and the eventual goal. Any guidance or suggestions would be appreciated!

 

Thanks in advance!

 

David

[jeffs396]

David, here's a link (sold listing) to something like you're looking for:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RESIN-1955-GMC-Pick-Up-Truck-Parts-for-Model-Kits-1-25-/142021184929?hash=item21111f4da1%3Ag%3AJSUAAOSwLnBXWxd4&nma=true&si=vmUoYjVE3xvAl%252B1ME3UDexObbCM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

I THINK Frontier Resins made a GMC similar to what you want as well, can't find any pics though...

[Flynlo]

Perhaps this would work:  http://www.rmrmodels.com/100_3096.JPG

 

 

[Longbox55]

You're going to be in for lots of alterations to make the pickup parts work. The entire front end of the larger truck is longer that the pickup counterparts, and it pinches in at the front, which is noticeable narrower as well. The rounded wheel wells are also much wider than is appears in the picture of the 1:1 due to the angle. Here's a better picture of a similar truck.