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BLAZERMAN · 07-23-2016, 01:03 AM

Found this little gem in Iowa out in the middle of the timber. It was on Craigslist and advertised as being in Nebraska, I called the phone number from the ad which was in California , owner said it was no longer for sale... Got to talking to him and it seems he had a body shop do a repaint of the exterior in which he was not happy with so he said he was just going to let it sit. He didn't even realize it was still on Craigslist or how much his girlfriend advertised it for.
I ended up making a deal with him and drove to Iowa the next day to see it at his brothers place, after a pretty good hike thru the mud and timber I couldn't believe how nice it was. Can't find any rust on her anywhere, 80,000 miles 1970 GMC Custom Camper 3500. Made the deal and went back to get it after the ground had a chance to dry up. It made the trip back home with no problems, runs great and the motor is as smooth running as I've ever had, ran the suffex code on it and it's a 1974 400 so it's been replaced, all else seems to be factory correct. As far as I can tell it has a TH475 trans with the HO72 rear.

BLAZERMAN · 07-23-2016, 01:04 AM

Another

swamp rat · 07-23-2016, 01:08 AM

Whats not to be happy about...

TwoFiftyShifter · 07-23-2016, 01:12 AM

Nice! You found it on the internet though!

**special-K** · 07-23-2016, 06:22 AM

Ad from Nebraska, in Iowa woods, called California, not for sale, bought it... Ok, I understand

Was it a Longhorn or is it a cab & chassis?

BLAZERMAN · 07-24-2016, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Ad from Nebraska, in Iowa woods, called California, not for sale, bought it... Ok, I understand

Was it a Longhorn or is it a cab & chassis?

It was a weird situation Tim, I had scene the add but never called about it because of the $7000 price tag and I was looking for a 133" WB truck anyway. The ad mentioned it had a rare Allison transmission so Curiosity got the best of me and called for the heck of it. Ended up getting it and for less than 1/2 what he wanted in the ad!

It came frome the factory as a single wheel 157" wheel base 3500 Custom Camper. When these guys got it it had been converted to a dually by way of some kind of aftermarket adapters. They switched it back to single wheel. I sure wish it had had the R05 dual wheel conversion from the factory so it would have gotten cab lights! But oh well I can ad my own.

**68bowtie** · 07-23-2016, 10:03 AM

looks really clean!

**Joesjunk** · 07-23-2016, 10:25 AM

Dang Rob, what and interesting story. Looks like you got a nice one though

cypressbog · 07-23-2016, 01:31 PM

Wow, some guys have all the luck!

BLAZERMAN · 07-24-2016, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

Dang Rob, what and interesting story. Looks like you got a nice one though

Thanks Joe! Do you know if they used the Th475 in these trucks back in 1970? It has the HD cast into the case for Heavy Duty, no Park, bolt on rear yoke and the distinct 1st gear whine you get from a 475

BLAZERMAN · 07-24-2016, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

looks really clean!

Thanks! I rinsed sll the mud and tree sap off when I got it home but it needs a good cleaning inside now.

**lolife99** · 07-23-2016, 01:52 PM

Congrats. Very much worth the effort!

**jerry moss** · 07-23-2016, 04:17 PM

WOW Rob, that took some serious detective work, congrats. what are your plans for her ?

BLAZERMAN · 07-24-2016, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jerry moss

WOW Rob, that took some serious detective work, congrats. what are your plans for her ?

Not sure yet Jerry, I was really looking for a 133" 1 ton when I found this, not sure if I want to go thru the trouble of shortening the frame or not. I want to run a 9' or 10' stake bed but am afraid of it not looking right on the 155" WB

**special-K** · 07-24-2016, 08:54 AM

OH! It's a 157" WB? I don't think I've ever known of a single rear one before, or didn't notice when I saw one. So it was a frame-mount camper? It would be nice to custom-build a camper back on there. I had that gold '70 Custom Camper/30 157" DRW with automatic. No park and just assumed it was a TH400

midniteblues · 07-24-2016, 12:31 PM

That a good looking truck.
What's wrong with the paint that the po wasn't happy with?

I found this c50 in a local jy.
Posted the spid pics over in heavy haulers.
Allison trans is listed on the spid. So perhaps it could have one of these in it.

I didn't know she existed back then

BLAZERMAN · 07-24-2016, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by midniteblues

That a good looking truck.
What's wrong with the paint that the po wasn't happy with?

I found this c50 in a local jy.
Posted the spid pics over in heavy haulers.
Allison trans is listed on the spid. So perhaps it could have one of these in it.

I didn't know she existed back then

That's a very interesting SPID, a 125" wheel base C50?? Did you get pics of the truck? What motor was in it?

I have a bunch of pics of this truck before paint and they all show how solid it was. It still has original rockers and all floor supports are like new. The body shop didn't do a very good job of taping it off, overspray here and there but it will clean up. Here's a pic before paint

BLAZERMAN · 07-24-2016, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

OH! It's a 157" WB? I don't think I've ever known of a single rear one before, or didn't notice when I saw one. So it was a frame-mount camper? It would be nice to custom-build a camper back on there. I had that gold '70 Custom Camper/30 157" DRW with automatic. No park and just assumed it was a TH400

Tim, here's how the SPID has it listed. I used a 475 in my old 1 ton stepside and it had a fairly loud shine in 1st and reverse and was told by my trans guy that the whine and HD case were a couple of the characteristics of that trans. He passed away recently so I need to find me another transmission man! I would like to put a parking pawl and pin back in this if possible?

In The Ten Ring · 07-24-2016, 06:31 PM

That's a rather odd story, very odd that a guy would do that with a good truck.....but we aren't complaining!

Best thing I ever found in the woods was a 7 point buck.

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 07-24-2016, 07:53 PM

Nice find!!!

**special-K** · 07-24-2016, 09:16 PM

I find morels.

I do believe it's a simple matter of putting the parking pawl parts in. I put a line-lock in mine. that was before I learned they aren't meant for parking brakes. I'm glad I never had it leak dwn on me!

07-23-2016, 01:03 AM	#1
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Ya never know what you'll find out in the woods! Found this little gem in Iowa out in the middle of the timber. It was on Craigslist and advertised as being in Nebraska, I called the phone number from the ad which was in California , owner said it was no longer for sale... Got to talking to him and it seems he had a body shop do a repaint of the exterior in which he was not happy with so he said he was just going to let it sit. He didn't even realize it was still on Craigslist or how much his girlfriend advertised it for. I ended up making a deal with him and drove to Iowa the next day to see it at his brothers place, after a pretty good hike thru the mud and timber I couldn't believe how nice it was. Can't find any rust on her anywhere, 80,000 miles 1970 GMC Custom Camper 3500. Made the deal and went back to get it after the ground had a chance to dry up. It made the trip back home with no problems, runs great and the motor is as smooth running as I've ever had, ran the suffex code on it and it's a 1974 400 so it's been replaced, all else seems to be factory correct. As far as I can tell it has a TH475 trans with the HO72 rear. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

07-23-2016, 01:04 AM	#2
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Re: Ya never know what you'll find out in the woods! Another Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

07-23-2016, 01:08 AM	#3
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07-23-2016, 01:12 AM	#4
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07-23-2016, 06:22 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Ya never know what you'll find out in the woods! Ad from Nebraska, in Iowa woods, called California, not for sale, bought it... Ok, I understand Was it a Longhorn or is it a cab & chassis? __________________ "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 ~

07-23-2016, 10:03 AM	#7
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07-23-2016, 10:25 AM	#8
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07-23-2016, 01:31 PM	#9
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07-23-2016, 04:17 PM	#13
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07-24-2016, 08:54 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Ya never know what you'll find out in the woods! OH! It's a 157" WB? I don't think I've ever known of a single rear one before, or didn't notice when I saw one. So it was a frame-mount camper? It would be nice to custom-build a camper back on there. I had that gold '70 Custom Camper/30 157" DRW with automatic. No park and just assumed it was a TH400 __________________ "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 ~

07-24-2016, 12:31 PM	#16
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: Ya never know what you'll find out in the woods! That a good looking truck. What's wrong with the paint that the po wasn't happy with? I found this c50 in a local jy. Posted the spid pics over in heavy haulers. Allison trans is listed on the spid. So perhaps it could have one of these in it. I didn't know she existed back then Attached Images __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

07-24-2016, 06:31 PM	#19
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Ya never know what you'll find out in the woods! That's a rather odd story, very odd that a guy would do that with a good truck.....but we aren't complaining! Best thing I ever found in the woods was a 7 point buck.

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07-24-2016, 09:16 PM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Ya never know what you'll find out in the woods! I find morels. I do believe it's a simple matter of putting the parking pawl parts in. I put a line-lock in mine. that was before I learned they aren't meant for parking brakes. I'm glad I never had it leak dwn on me! __________________ "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 ~



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