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**JDL** · 03-14-2010, 10:50 PM

Just got this home today. Will get more pics and info.

**too much stuff** · 03-14-2010, 11:11 PM

Oh c'mon... only one pic and no info???? Looks good from what i see.

**LockDoc** · 03-14-2010, 11:13 PM

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Hey Jim, is that the one from Albia?

LockDoc

**JDL** · 03-14-2010, 11:17 PM

yep got him at a week moment

**GruntMoanCough** · 03-14-2010, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JDL

yep got him at a week moment

Do you feel at least a little guilty? Nice unit.

816allen · 03-14-2010, 11:32 PM

Sweet

**LockDoc** · 03-14-2010, 11:45 PM

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I looked at this truck and I can tell you that the only rust it has is a small area under the battery tray. I checked every inch of it with a cardboard creeper and a strong light and it has no body rust, period! The 400 had excellent oil pressure and ran really well for a truck that sits a lot. The only part of the cab that is cut is from the top of the back window to about even with the body seam in the roof.

Sorry Jim, I didn't mean to steal your story but I couldn't help myself...

.. Glad to see you got it.

LockDoc

jim zag · 03-15-2010, 06:29 AM

Nice camper I am JEALOUS!!!!!

Jebb1978 · 03-15-2010, 06:58 AM

Bich'n

big_al_71 · 03-15-2010, 12:32 PM

looks great......

bollybib · 01-09-2013, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jebb1978

Bich'n

x2

**LockDoc** · 01-09-2013, 10:32 PM

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Looks good Jim. I need to get down and inspect it...

LockDoc

**JDL** · 03-15-2010, 07:04 PM

Lockdoc is right it is very solad but the camper part need work.

**JDL** · 03-15-2010, 07:17 PM

smoe more pics.

**JDL** · 03-15-2010, 07:19 PM

more

bigguy69 · 03-15-2010, 07:54 PM

i would love to have it ! thats cool!

1956cameo · 03-16-2010, 12:08 AM

That thing is awesome!! I would love to have a 67-72 camper but my wife says "NO".

**JDL** · 03-16-2010, 07:01 PM

I just got it and told her to move the money over

**JDL** · 01-09-2013, 10:05 PM

Just got back from a rebild of the camper. It got a hole new roof rebilt the the part over the cab and ,the back was redone, new fridge and some cabnet doors new lights in and out. He said water draind out off it for two days when they took the old roof off. and it dont smell bad inside any more.

darush01 · 01-09-2013, 10:43 PM

Nice, i want one
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**jocko** · 01-09-2013, 10:56 PM

very nice - this is the first one of these I've seen that didn't have buckets (for easier access to the back from the cab)

CCCC · 01-10-2013, 12:22 AM

Congratulations - that is a fine setup. Was the camper section made by Mitchell in CO? Ours was and it looks a lot like that on the outside.

Now that I'm fairly old, am not sure how I would like that smaller opening to the cab - I like the fact that it allows the bench seat (nice), but ours has bucket seats and is open all the way down to the floor - sure makes things easier for old folks to go back to the camper while on the highway.

The "rust free" aspect is great - does away with a lot of worries and hassles and is one reason why I bought ours, along with the 402 BB and the 4spd manual. And, it was low mileage when we got it - but, no longer - now at 140K. We have taken it all over the US and it has never given us a problem while "riding in style".

Have fun !!

SCHRUMGMC · 01-10-2013, 12:31 AM

If you wanted to take out the Camper,How in the world would you ?

CCCC · 01-10-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

If you wanted to take out the Camper,How in the world would you ?

Not removeable. The living section is built right onto the chassis/frame. Lower CG and better balanced than a pickup mounted take-off type.

jeremiah king · 01-10-2013, 01:12 AM

looks like a weekender?

03-14-2010, 10:50 PM	#1
JDL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Agency IA. Posts: 1,839	Just got it 72 Camper Just got this home today. Will get more pics and info. Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa

03-14-2010, 11:11 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,721	Re: Just got it 72 Camper Oh c'mon... only one pic and no info???? Looks good from what i see. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

03-14-2010, 11:13 PM	#3
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03-14-2010, 11:17 PM	#4
JDL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Agency IA. Posts: 1,839	Re: Just got it 72 Camper yep got him at a week moment __________________ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa

03-14-2010, 11:32 PM	#6
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03-14-2010, 11:45 PM	#7
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,477	Re: Just got it 72 Camper - I looked at this truck and I can tell you that the only rust it has is a small area under the battery tray. I checked every inch of it with a cardboard creeper and a strong light and it has no body rust, period! The 400 had excellent oil pressure and ran really well for a truck that sits a lot. The only part of the cab that is cut is from the top of the back window to about even with the body seam in the roof. Sorry Jim, I didn't mean to steal your story but I couldn't help myself..... Glad to see you got it. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-15-2010, 06:29 AM	#8
jim zag ENGINE BUILDER Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Shortsville n.y. Posts: 344	Re: Just got it 72 Camper Nice camper I am JEALOUS!!!!! __________________ JIM ZAG

03-15-2010, 06:58 AM	#9
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: Just got it 72 Camper Bich'n __________________ 1959 GMC project Last edited by Jebb1978; 03-15-2010 at 06:58 AM.

03-15-2010, 12:32 PM	#10
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Just got it 72 Camper looks great...... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

01-09-2013, 10:32 PM	#12
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,477	Re: Just got it 72 Camper - Looks good Jim. I need to get down and inspect it... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-15-2010, 07:04 PM	#13
JDL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Agency IA. Posts: 1,839	Re: Just got it 72 Camper Lockdoc is right it is very solad but the camper part need work. Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa Last edited by JDL; 03-15-2010 at 07:05 PM.

03-15-2010, 07:17 PM	#14
JDL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Agency IA. Posts: 1,839	Re: Just got it 72 Camper smoe more pics. Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa

03-15-2010, 07:19 PM	#15
JDL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Agency IA. Posts: 1,839	Re: Just got it 72 Camper more Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa

03-15-2010, 07:54 PM	#16
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: Just got it 72 Camper i would love to have it ! thats cool! __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

03-16-2010, 12:08 AM	#17
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Just got it 72 Camper That thing is awesome!! I would love to have a 67-72 camper but my wife says "NO". __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry



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03-16-2010, 07:01 PM	#18
JDL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Agency IA. Posts: 1,839	Re: Just got it 72 Camper I just got it and told her to move the money over __________________ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa

01-09-2013, 10:05 PM	#19
JDL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Agency IA. Posts: 1,839	Re: Just got it 72 Camper Just got back from a rebild of the camper. It got a hole new roof rebilt the the part over the cab and ,the back was redone, new fridge and some cabnet doors new lights in and out. He said water draind out off it for two days when they took the old roof off. and it dont smell bad inside any more. __________________ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa

01-09-2013, 10:43 PM	#20
darush01 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville ky Posts: 398	Re: Just got it 72 Camper Nice, i want one Posted via Mobile Device

01-09-2013, 10:56 PM	#21
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,962	Re: Just got it 72 Camper very nice - this is the first one of these I've seen that didn't have buckets (for easier access to the back from the cab)

01-10-2013, 12:22 AM	#22
CCCC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Pedro River, SE Arizona Posts: 734	Re: Just got it 72 Camper Congratulations - that is a fine setup. Was the camper section made by Mitchell in CO? Ours was and it looks a lot like that on the outside. Now that I'm fairly old, am not sure how I would like that smaller opening to the cab - I like the fact that it allows the bench seat (nice), but ours has bucket seats and is open all the way down to the floor - sure makes things easier for old folks to go back to the camper while on the highway. The "rust free" aspect is great - does away with a lot of worries and hassles and is one reason why I bought ours, along with the 402 BB and the 4spd manual. And, it was low mileage when we got it - but, no longer - now at 140K. We have taken it all over the US and it has never given us a problem while "riding in style". Have fun !! __________________ CCCC 67 Sting Ray Coupe 327 4sp; 68 K10 Suburban 327 4sp; 69 K20 Lifted 383 4sp; 69 C80 Fire Truck 478 V6 5sp/2sp; 69 C20 Longhorn 327 4sp; 70 C30 Wrecker 350 4sp; 70 C30 Flat Bed 350 4sp; 71 C20 LWB 350 4sp; 72 K5 Blazer 350 4sp; 72 C30 Flat Bed Gooseneck Hauler with sleeper 350/TH400; 72 C20 Longhorn 402 4sp; 52 Mack LTL Supercharged Cummins 5sp x 3sp; 01 Dodge 5.9 HO Cummins 6spd; 02 Safari Trek 2430 8.1 Vortec on Workhorse Chassis; 03 Silverado 2500 HD 4wd Duramax/Allison Moved but still in the family 70 C20 Custom Camper 350/TH350; 72 K5 Blazer CST Highlander 350/TH350 Recently sent to new homes 72 C30 MoHome 402 4sp; 72 K5 Blazer Conv 350 4sp; 75 GMC 6000 Aerial 350 w Allison; 72 GMC 3500 Utility 350 4sp; 70 GMC 3500, 350 4sp

01-10-2013, 12:31 AM	#23
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: Just got it 72 Camper If you wanted to take out the Camper,How in the world would you ? __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

01-10-2013, 01:12 AM	#25
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