1972 C30 camper Special Cab/chassis - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

slotdad · 06-13-2011, 07:35 PM

I am looking for information, pictures, whatever for a 72 c-30 camper special. Supposedly GM made a cab and chassis with a camper body on it. Not a bed mounted camper, no bed at all.I recently purchased a cab and chassis, factory air, BB, buckets w/no console, no gas tank behind the seat. After stripping the paint, it appears that at some point someone had repaired the back of the cab where a pass through from camper to cab was.I didn't know if the factory ever did these. I remember seeing some trucks with campers way back when but never cared enough at that time.

Longhorn Man · 06-13-2011, 08:31 PM

custom camper
Camper special was a ford in 67 - 72.

Someone had to do it.
GM didn't install the camper body. All they did was provide a cab/chassis with this and that options, and then the camper outfitter did the rest, to includ chopping the back wall.

**special-K** · 06-14-2011, 06:55 AM

True,they were done by camper upfitters post sale and also could be ordered through the dealers. The dealers would have arrangements with camper companies and financing would be under one roof,so to speak. Also,GM had a direct program with Open Road Campers,but still not technically "factory-built".

71chevy72 · 03-15-2012, 02:54 PM

I have one check out my thread they are great trucks!!
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72GMCK-2500 · 03-15-2012, 03:10 PM

It was probably a "Minnie Winnie" wenabego made in that era. But being its a BB with A/C yes most deffinitly was a cab and chassie from the factory and then upfitted by a RV/Camper company. BTW you ready for Spring Carlisle, The fairground is probably your neighbor!

71chevy72 · 04-19-2012, 01:03 PM

Mine is a 72 c30 Cheyenne Custom Camper with a Mitchell camper on the chassie. It has a 402bb and a T400 transmission.
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06-13-2011, 07:35 PM	#1
slotdad Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: carlisle, pa Posts: 7	1972 C30 camper Special Cab/chassis I am looking for information, pictures, whatever for a 72 c-30 camper special. Supposedly GM made a cab and chassis with a camper body on it. Not a bed mounted camper, no bed at all.I recently purchased a cab and chassis, factory air, BB, buckets w/no console, no gas tank behind the seat. After stripping the paint, it appears that at some point someone had repaired the back of the cab where a pass through from camper to cab was.I didn't know if the factory ever did these. I remember seeing some trucks with campers way back when but never cared enough at that time.

06-13-2011, 08:31 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 1972 C30 camper Special Cab/chassis custom camper Camper special was a ford in 67 - 72. Someone had to do it. GM didn't install the camper body. All they did was provide a cab/chassis with this and that options, and then the camper outfitter did the rest, to includ chopping the back wall.

06-14-2011, 06:55 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1972 C30 camper Special Cab/chassis True,they were done by camper upfitters post sale and also could be ordered through the dealers. The dealers would have arrangements with camper companies and financing would be under one roof,so to speak. Also,GM had a direct program with Open Road Campers,but still not technically "factory-built". __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-15-2012, 02:54 PM	#4
71chevy72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Golden Colorado Posts: 60	Re: 1972 C30 camper Special Cab/chassis I have one check out my thread they are great trucks!! Posted via Mobile Device

03-15-2012, 03:10 PM	#5
72GMCK-2500 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Chester Pa. Posts: 195	Re: 1972 C30 camper Special Cab/chassis It was probably a "Minnie Winnie" wenabego made in that era. But being its a BB with A/C yes most deffinitly was a cab and chassie from the factory and then upfitted by a RV/Camper company. BTW you ready for Spring Carlisle, The fairground is probably your neighbor! __________________ 1947 Chev 3600, 454,th350,9"ford tubbed (Pop's ride) 1965 GMC 1000 305E V6, Powerglide. GONE 1972 GMC K-2500 350, 4 speed, 229,000 miles 1988 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1 Ex cop car, 350, 700r4. 1997 Ford F-350 4x4 XLT (The Hauler) 7.3 diesel. RUST NEVER SLEEPS

04-19-2012, 01:03 PM	#6
71chevy72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Golden Colorado Posts: 60	Re: 1972 C30 camper Special Cab/chassis Mine is a 72 c30 Cheyenne Custom Camper with a Mitchell camper on the chassie. It has a 402bb and a T400 transmission. Posted via Mobile Device

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