72 Custom Camper Saweet!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

3kidsnotime · 06-28-2009, 02:26 PM

Well we made a deal on this beauty, I originally was just wanting to part it out but after actually getting it I really like it not sure what Im going to do with it yet, But thought I would share it, It is a 1972 custom camper by ElDorado Camper Co. 44,000 original miles it has spent most of its adult life in impound, I found it in a impound lot and after working a deal, a battery some trans fluid and 5 gallons of gas it came right to life drives like a dream, well a heavy dream... everything works so now scratching my head what to do, well here is Bertha.

prostreetC-10 · 06-28-2009, 02:35 PM

Okay dude....that is just down right *****en!!!!! It's hard to tell but it doesn't look like it has the tach. Is that right?

Talk about load the family up and do it Griswald style!!!

3kidsnotime · 06-28-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by prostreetC-10

Okay dude....that is just down right *****en!!!!! It's hard to tell but it doesn't look like it has the tach. Is that right?

Talk about load the family up and do it Griswald style!!!

No tach or tilt, but very cool as is.

ol'blu72 · 06-29-2009, 12:48 PM

I bet you could make that thing pull a wheelie prety easy with that rear overhang.

3kidsnotime · 06-29-2009, 02:39 PM

Looking at the truck buckets they have no backs on them, did GM not install backs in the trucks? I guess you would never notice it other than the cab being cut open to the camper.

**special-K** · 06-29-2009, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 3kidsnotime

Looking at the truck buckets they have no backs on them, did GM not install backs in the trucks? I guess you would never notice it other than the cab being cut open to the camper.

That`s correct.The truck buckets had no backs.You can put Blazer ones on them.I have a brand new pair of backs.Now will you sell it to me?

Seriously,the line forms here if you decide to go that route...ever.I`m a Custom Camper lover from way back.And,I no longer have any.

3kidsnotime · 06-29-2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

That`s correct.The truck buckets had no backs.You can put Blazer ones on them.I have a brand new pair of backs.Now will you sell it to me?

Seriously,the line forms here if you decide to go that route...ever.I`m a Custom Camper lover from way back.And,I no longer have any.

"The line form's here" I have no need for it I purchased it to part but can't do it, too cool too clean! If I had more space and time and not 3 young ones that need my time it might be different. I have a need for the engine and some of the parts but after getting it, I decided I need to keep looking for the parts I need. I cant be the one to kill Bertha.....

tcb-1 · 06-28-2009, 03:20 PM

I'd roll that big girl in a heartbeat!! me likey a lot!!

Andy4639 · 06-28-2009, 03:47 PM

That thing is huge. I love it man what a find. That is some history right there.

**Hart_Rod** · 06-28-2009, 04:18 PM

Nice rig.....

mikajo39 · 06-28-2009, 04:20 PM

DANG! that thing is sweet! A/c work? haha Looks like the entire thing is in really good shape. I'd go road tripping

prairewolf · 06-28-2009, 04:49 PM

I like everything about it, that one is worth more as a whole than as parts.

good find.

3kidsnotime · 06-28-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mikajo39

DANG! that thing is sweet! A/c work? haha Looks like the entire thing is in really good shape. I'd go road tripping

The pump feels good turning over but not enough psi to engage, it has a little psi in it still, If I keep it my friend does ac he will be one of the first steps for a flush and 134 conversion...

stllookn · 06-28-2009, 06:04 PM

You are lucky I did not see it first...LOL! Nice find...good decision to keep it and use it!

mikajo39 · 06-28-2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 3kidsnotime

The pump feels good turning over but not enough psi to engage, it has a little psi in it still, If I keep it my friend does ac he will be one of the first steps for a flush and 134 conversion...

Same problem I had with mine. Should be a pretty cool camper

**68jewel** · 06-28-2009, 06:09 PM

If the camper is a...rocking. Don't come a...knocking! LOL!!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-28-2009, 06:27 PM

That is b!tchin....

vwdemon34 · 06-28-2009, 08:15 PM

How long is that. Talk about some tail swing going around a corner. Too cool!

ol'blu72 · 06-28-2009, 08:22 PM

That interior looks amazing!

haysonj · 06-28-2009, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by vwdemon34

How long is that. Talk about some tail swing going around a corner. Too cool!

That's what I thought it has to have the most behind the axle overhang I have ever seen unless its just the angle of the picture

3kidsnotime · 06-28-2009, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by haysonj

That's what I thought it has to have the most behind the axle overhang I have ever seen unless its just the angle of the picture

This is the longest truck camper I have ever seen, even in any of the original ads they are about 4 feet shorter. In the door jamb the mfg sticker indicated this is the original camper and size.

Mayo · 06-28-2009, 08:51 PM

Cool rig man. That thing looks like it will swing as much as a rollback.

CG · 06-28-2009, 08:51 PM

That thing is very cool. Ive been keeping my eye out for one and the only ones Ive found have been in crappy condition. Nice find.

tcb-1 · 06-28-2009, 08:56 PM

pleeeeez get some more interior pics when you can!!!

3kidsnotime · 06-28-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tcb-1

pleeeeez get some more interior pics when you can!!!

Interior cab? or camper? will be happy to supply!!

06-28-2009, 02:26 PM	#1
3kidsnotime Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: layton utah Posts: 45	72 Custom Camper Saweet!! Well we made a deal on this beauty, I originally was just wanting to part it out but after actually getting it I really like it not sure what Im going to do with it yet, But thought I would share it, It is a 1972 custom camper by ElDorado Camper Co. 44,000 original miles it has spent most of its adult life in impound, I found it in a impound lot and after working a deal, a battery some trans fluid and 5 gallons of gas it came right to life drives like a dream, well a heavy dream... everything works so now scratching my head what to do, well here is Bertha.

06-28-2009, 02:35 PM	#2
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: 72 Custom Camper Saweet!! Okay dude....that is just down right ***en!!!!! It's hard to tell but it doesn't look like it has the tach. Is that right? Talk about load the family up and do it Griswald style!!! __________________ A quick "pedalfest" Still getting loose (carb test) 496 Initial fire up video!**

06-29-2009, 12:48 PM	#4
ol'blu72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hampton Roads VA Posts: 333	Re: 72 Custom Camper Saweet!! I bet you could make that thing pull a wheelie prety easy with that rear overhang. __________________ Brad 72 Blazer CST 350/350/205

06-29-2009, 02:39 PM	#5
3kidsnotime Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: layton utah Posts: 45	Re: 72 Custom Camper Saweet!! Looking at the truck buckets they have no backs on them, did GM not install backs in the trucks? I guess you would never notice it other than the cab being cut open to the camper.

06-28-2009, 03:20 PM	#8
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: 72 Custom Camper Saweet!! I'd roll that big girl in a heartbeat!! me likey a lot!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

06-28-2009, 03:47 PM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: 72 Custom Camper Saweet!! That thing is huge. I love it man what a find. That is some history right there. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

06-28-2009, 04:18 PM	#10
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: 72 Custom Camper Saweet!! Nice rig..... __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

06-28-2009, 04:20 PM	#11
mikajo39 Gearhead and audio junkie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: nunyah Posts: 452	Re: 72 Custom Camper Saweet!! DANG! that thing is sweet! A/c work? haha Looks like the entire thing is in really good shape. I'd go road tripping

06-28-2009, 04:49 PM	#12
prairewolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south dakota Posts: 1,895	Re: 72 Custom Camper Saweet!! I like everything about it, that one is worth more as a whole than as parts. good find. __________________ eat,work,spend,sleep,repeat.

06-28-2009, 06:04 PM	#14
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: 72 Custom Camper Saweet!! You are lucky I did not see it first...LOL! Nice find...good decision to keep it and use it! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

06-28-2009, 06:09 PM	#16
68jewel On the path to financial ruin! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 722	Re: 72 Custom Camper Saweet!! If the camper is a...rocking. Don't come a...knocking! LOL!!

06-28-2009, 06:27 PM	#17
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06-28-2009, 08:15 PM	#18
vwdemon34 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: lake worth florida Posts: 56	Re: 72 Custom Camper Saweet!! How long is that. Talk about some tail swing going around a corner. Too cool!

06-28-2009, 08:22 PM	#19
ol'blu72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hampton Roads VA Posts: 333	Re: 72 Custom Camper Saweet!! That interior looks amazing! __________________ Brad 72 Blazer CST 350/350/205

06-28-2009, 08:51 PM	#22
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06-28-2009, 08:51 PM	#23
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: 72 Custom Camper Saweet!! That thing is very cool. Ive been keeping my eye out for one and the only ones Ive found have been in crappy condition. Nice find.

06-28-2009, 08:56 PM	#24
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: 72 Custom Camper Saweet!! pleeeeez get some more interior pics when you can!!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

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