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01-10-2009, 03:24 PM | #1 |
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The best memories of my childhood, were when we would go camping every weekend my dad could get time off from his job. My dad had a 1970 GMC Custom Camper with all the trim and chrome. It had an El Dorado camper with a 4 foot bumper extension and the stabilizers on the front to hold the cab over steady. This truck had the upper and lower trim. The color was medium gold and white. The cab top and the area under the lower trim was white and the rest was medium gold. It was similar to pictures I've seen of the 50th anniversary trucks.
I have misplaced or lost any pictures I have of this truck and the truck itself was allowed to sit and rust in a field at my mom's house in Corpus Christie Texas before it was sold recently without my knowledge. I would like to duplicate this paint job on my 71 GMC, and it would help me very much to see pictures of this factory paint scheme. I would also, for nostalgic purposes, like to see one of these El Dorado campers either on jacks in your yard, or mounted on a Chevy or GMC pickup. This camper had tan and brown panel stripes on the side of an off white type aluminum siding. It was a popular look for the time period. Thanks in advance for looking into your archives of these beautiful trucks!! Dan
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01-10-2009, 04:13 PM | #2 |
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Not exactly what you wanted but this is my dad beside one we took on a 6 week vacation when I was young. He won the motor cycle for selling the most trucks that year.
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01-10-2009, 04:24 PM | #3 |
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That's beautiful man, thanks for sharing!
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01-10-2009, 04:38 PM | #4 |
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Your welcome.
I loved that trip. We started in the smokies and ended up out at the outer banks.
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01-10-2009, 07:52 PM | #5 |
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Geez, I just realized that's a longhorn in that picture!!
Nice picture, has Longhorn Man seen this?
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01-10-2009, 08:07 PM | #6 |
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You might want to look at this thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321486 LockDoc
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01-10-2009, 09:34 PM | #7 |
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Cool thread but I am hoping for that color scheme exactly. I know it's a long shot, but you guys have come through for me several times already so it's worth a shot.
Post any similar color schemes or El Dorado Campers too please!!
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01-10-2009, 09:37 PM | #8 |
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Look in my recent post on the second page. I had a 70 gmc that was dark gold with white top and bottom.
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01-10-2009, 09:49 PM | #9 |
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That's the color scheme and trim I'm looking for except it was medium gold. Can I post your pic here for others to see as an example?
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01-10-2009, 10:00 PM | #10 |
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Here ya be, saved ya the hassle.
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01-10-2009, 11:05 PM | #11 |
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Thanks man, nice lookin' pickup.
Dan
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01-11-2009, 12:22 AM | #12 |
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That`s not the medium gold poly,though.I think I have an extra El Dorado pamphlet.I`ll check and let you now tommorrow.If so,it`s yours.
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01-11-2009, 12:37 AM | #13 |
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Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think that paint scheme ended in 70. I have always liked it too. I'll look for some pics.
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Found these?
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01-11-2009, 02:17 AM | #15 |
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Here's a couple (mid 70's) pics of my Dad's 1971 GMC. I know its not what you are looking for but...
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01-11-2009, 04:48 AM | #16 |
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Evil,
I think that's the truck I'm looking for at the bottom of your post. Any more pics of that? and those pamphlets are nice!! Special K, That would be very cool man. I don't know what to say... Thanks guys, this is a relatively new forum for me and so far you've all been great! Dan
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01-11-2009, 05:00 AM | #17 |
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No sorry, I just did a quick pic search on the web; hope I didn't break any copy rights. I also had to shrink that to meet the pic requirements, I could send you a large pic if you like? I saved it on my computer.
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01-11-2009, 05:13 AM | #18 |
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I'll PM you my e-mail, Thanks!
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01-11-2009, 09:08 AM | #19 |
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JACKPOT!!!
I found it.It`s a`71 brochure and a price list.You`ll like the brochure.It has a yellow Longhorn on the cover.PM your address and I`ll send it tommorrow.
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Thanks K-man,
I really appreciate it!
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Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny "DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!" My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442 |
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This is the color and paint style I'm looking for(thanks Mark). Anyone have similar pics???
Dan
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Corn that Photo is priceless
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