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Stout Ironworks · 01-13-2014, 04:39 PM

Hey guys, I was all but given a 1967 C20 Chevy Custom Camper. Everything is ther and the 327 engine seems to run strong. It needs so break work and body work, but over all its not in bad shape. The one thing I am really struggling with is the rear suspension. This truck uses training arms and they need replaced before I can drive it. Does anyone know where I can find some somewhat close to the Dayton Ohio area? All the ones I have found so far are in California.

Thanks for any advice and help, I'm sure I'll have more questions as I get into this old truck.

Tim

Stout Ironworks · 01-13-2014, 05:00 PM

Let's make that trailing arms, instead of training arms.

kcsa75 · 01-13-2014, 06:47 PM

Looks like your first posts. Welcome to the fray...but

Stout Ironworks · 01-13-2014, 07:42 PM

Thanks, and understood, Here is a couple pics, its not the prettiest thing on the road. I'm also having an issue of the engine not getting any fuel. I just put 5 gallons in the tank and there is a new pump installed. Thoughts. It cant be a complex system.

Once the rain stops in a few days I'll be able to spend more time with it.

**jocko** · 01-13-2014, 07:44 PM

NICE!! Welcome to the board stout.

Stout Ironworks · 01-13-2014, 07:46 PM

Thanks, I don't think I did to bad, I have less than $250 investing in it so far. The camper is usable, just a little dirty. Biggest issues, needs trailing arms, brake cylinder needs rebuild and engine not getting fuel , as of today. Runs great if i pour gas in the carb.

**DaHos** · 01-14-2014, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Stout Ironworks

Thanks, I don't think I did to bad, I have less than $250 investing in it so far.

I hope you gave them a kiss on the way out.............

Let me know when I can come pick up my tailgate

SCHRUMGMC · 01-13-2014, 08:14 PM

Sweet ride STOUT !!! and welcome

Sammy · 01-14-2014, 10:11 AM

LMC has trailing arms for about $269 a piece plus shipping. Thinking Craigslist in your area or a local parts yard is your best bet. I believe all the trailing arms from the Chevy trucks will fit regardless of year or length of the bed.
Next would be buying from the parts board from someone and eat the shipping.
Depending on how bad your arms are it is possible to split them apart and reinforce them. There are a few threads on that process.
Good luck in your search.

hamjet · 01-14-2014, 10:54 AM

Welcome Stout, thats a nice start, I'd love to rewind the history on it to see the family camping and traveling that was done. The stories it could tell. if it were mine I'd clean it up and freshen up the suspension, fix up the inside of the camper, and away I'd go, just like the prior owners did ....NEAT NEAT!!!!!

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-14-2014, 12:06 PM

Welcome from Nor Cal. The fuel issue might be the float in the carb stuck up... lightly tap on the bowl with a screwdriver handle and see if it will fall.

Stout Ironworks · 01-14-2014, 01:56 PM

A sticking float in the carb would cause gas not to get past the pump? When I disconnected the fuel line at the carb and crank the engine there is no fuel. I just installed a new fuel pump.

Elliot949 - nice looking truck, I hope to get mine there one day. Right now I just want to get it on the road.

I would love to know more about the history on the truck as well. The guy I got it from remembers camping in it as a kid, but its been sitting for years.

Stout Ironworks · 01-14-2014, 01:57 PM

A sticking float in the carb would cause gas not to get past the pump? When I disconnected the fuel line at the carb and crank the engine there is no fuel. I just installed a new fuel pump.

Elliot949 - nice looking truck, I hope to get mine there one day. Right now I just want to get it on the road.

I would love to know more about the history on the truck as well. The guy I got it from remembers camping in it as a kid, but its been sitting for years.

Dean'smeanmachine · 01-14-2014, 12:11 PM

nice project. welcome!

**Elliot949** · 01-14-2014, 01:07 PM

Love it Stout... My truck was originally a White with Blue interior C-20 Custom Camper...

Stout Ironworks · 01-14-2014, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Elliot949

Love it Stout... My truck was originally a White with Blue interior C-20 Custom Camper...

I have to find some wheels as well, I still have the split rims and bias ply tires on it. I'd like to use the original hub caps if I can find wheels they will fit on.

MashTheGas 72 · 01-14-2014, 01:13 PM

Welcome Stout! Very nice Find. You can't beat that deal. As far as fuel are you getting fuel to the carb?

Sleepy Cheyenne · 01-14-2014, 01:43 PM

Welcome strout, like the camper

**DaHos** · 01-14-2014, 02:14 PM

Nice one Stout! Fuel problem sounds just like my 68 when I got it. Check the soft line under the cab and just before the fuel pump, mine were so bad that they glued themself shut from sitting.......if you are getting fuel to the pump check that the pump push rod didnt fall...... As far as trailing arms, just keep an eye out, someone local has em !

Stout Ironworks · 01-14-2014, 02:29 PM

I visually checked those lines and they seemed ok, I have some fuel line laying around I may just replace them. I just put the fuel pump in, its possible I didnt get the push rod in right. Ill look into both of those. Thanks

chrisestes · 01-14-2014, 02:34 PM

nice truck

**TBONE1964** · 01-14-2014, 02:53 PM

Welcome Stout. You will love it here. It is very addicting.

How long did your truck sit before you got it? How fresh is the gas in the tank?

Stout Ironworks · 01-14-2014, 02:57 PM

Hey TBone, thanks I'm already finding a ton of good info. It's been sitting since 1992, I think. The gas in the tank is new. One of the first things I did was to pull the tank and clean it out the best I could. I want to replace it eventually, but it'll work for now. I added 5 gallons last night.

Saclandman · 01-14-2014, 04:37 PM

When I got my 67, the fuel pickup line in the tank was completely plugged. When you cleaned the tank, did you pull out the sending unit and blow out the line? Mine also came with a optional filter mounted under the cab along the passanger's side frame rail. Might want to check that too.

Stout Ironworks · 01-14-2014, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Saclandman

When I got my 67, the fuel pickup line in the tank was completely plugged. When you cleaned the tank, did you pull out the sending unit and blow out the line? Mine also came with a optional filter mounted under the cab along the passanger's side frame rail. Might want to check that too.

I checked the line in the tank and was able to blow through it. I didn't see a filter under the cab, but I'll check again. I'm going to replace all the rubber fuel line.

Here are a couple more pics of the truck. I found the original tail gate in the camper, and was told it has never been on the truck. Its in amazing shape.

I'm also thinking of selling the camper, I'm not sure if there is much of a market for that sort of thing.

01-13-2014, 04:39 PM	#1
Stout Ironworks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 22	New guy to the project world Hey guys, I was all but given a 1967 C20 Chevy Custom Camper. Everything is ther and the 327 engine seems to run strong. It needs so break work and body work, but over all its not in bad shape. The one thing I am really struggling with is the rear suspension. This truck uses training arms and they need replaced before I can drive it. Does anyone know where I can find some somewhat close to the Dayton Ohio area? All the ones I have found so far are in California. Thanks for any advice and help, I'm sure I'll have more questions as I get into this old truck. Tim

01-13-2014, 05:00 PM	#2
Stout Ironworks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 22	Re: New guy to the project world Let's make that trailing arms, instead of training arms.

01-13-2014, 06:47 PM	#3
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: New guy to the project world Looks like your first posts. Welcome to the fray...but Attached Images __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

01-13-2014, 07:42 PM	#4
Stout Ironworks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 22	Re: New guy to the project world Thanks, and understood, Here is a couple pics, its not the prettiest thing on the road. I'm also having an issue of the engine not getting any fuel. I just put 5 gallons in the tank and there is a new pump installed. Thoughts. It cant be a complex system. Once the rain stops in a few days I'll be able to spend more time with it. Attached Images

01-13-2014, 07:44 PM	#5
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: New guy to the project world NICE!! Welcome to the board stout.

01-13-2014, 07:46 PM	#6
Stout Ironworks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 22	Re: New guy to the project world Thanks, I don't think I did to bad, I have less than $250 investing in it so far. The camper is usable, just a little dirty. Biggest issues, needs trailing arms, brake cylinder needs rebuild and engine not getting fuel , as of today. Runs great if i pour gas in the carb.

01-13-2014, 08:14 PM	#8
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: New guy to the project world Sweet ride STOUT !!! and welcome __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

01-14-2014, 10:11 AM	#9
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: New guy to the project world LMC has trailing arms for about $269 a piece plus shipping. Thinking Craigslist in your area or a local parts yard is your best bet. I believe all the trailing arms from the Chevy trucks will fit regardless of year or length of the bed. Next would be buying from the parts board from someone and eat the shipping. Depending on how bad your arms are it is possible to split them apart and reinforce them. There are a few threads on that process. Good luck in your search. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

01-14-2014, 10:54 AM	#10
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: New guy to the project world Welcome Stout, thats a nice start, I'd love to rewind the history on it to see the family camping and traveling that was done. The stories it could tell. if it were mine I'd clean it up and freshen up the suspension, fix up the inside of the camper, and away I'd go, just like the prior owners did ....NEAT NEAT!!!!! __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.

01-14-2014, 12:06 PM	#11
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,242	Re: New guy to the project world Welcome from Nor Cal. The fuel issue might be the float in the carb stuck up... lightly tap on the bowl with a screwdriver handle and see if it will fall. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

01-14-2014, 01:56 PM	#12
Stout Ironworks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 22	Re: New guy to the project world A sticking float in the carb would cause gas not to get past the pump? When I disconnected the fuel line at the carb and crank the engine there is no fuel. I just installed a new fuel pump. Elliot949 - nice looking truck, I hope to get mine there one day. Right now I just want to get it on the road. I would love to know more about the history on the truck as well. The guy I got it from remembers camping in it as a kid, but its been sitting for years.

01-14-2014, 01:57 PM	#13
Stout Ironworks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 22	Re: New guy to the project world A sticking float in the carb would cause gas not to get past the pump? When I disconnected the fuel line at the carb and crank the engine there is no fuel. I just installed a new fuel pump. Elliot949 - nice looking truck, I hope to get mine there one day. Right now I just want to get it on the road. I would love to know more about the history on the truck as well. The guy I got it from remembers camping in it as a kid, but its been sitting for years.

01-14-2014, 12:11 PM	#14
Dean'smeanmachine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mount Morris,NY Posts: 788	Re: New guy to the project world nice project. welcome! __________________ Dean 1972 Custom Camper c/20 5.3 LS swap in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610187 in God we Trust

01-14-2014, 01:07 PM	#15
Elliot949 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: New guy to the project world Love it Stout... My truck was originally a White with Blue interior C-20 Custom Camper... Attached Images

01-14-2014, 01:13 PM	#17
MashTheGas 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Folkston Ga Posts: 178	Re: New guy to the project world Welcome Stout! Very nice Find. You can't beat that deal. As far as fuel are you getting fuel to the carb? __________________ 72 GMC 1/2 Ton



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01-14-2014, 01:43 PM	#18
Sleepy Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 174	Re: New guy to the project world Welcome strout, like the camper

01-14-2014, 02:14 PM	#19
DaHos Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Owosso, Michigan Posts: 2,858	Re: New guy to the project world Nice one Stout! Fuel problem sounds just like my 68 when I got it. Check the soft line under the cab and just before the fuel pump, mine were so bad that they glued themself shut from sitting.......if you are getting fuel to the pump check that the pump push rod didnt fall...... As far as trailing arms, just keep an eye out, someone local has em ! __________________ 1967 C10 SWB Owner - Rustbelt Restorations

01-14-2014, 02:29 PM	#20
Stout Ironworks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 22	Re: New guy to the project world I visually checked those lines and they seemed ok, I have some fuel line laying around I may just replace them. I just put the fuel pump in, its possible I didnt get the push rod in right. Ill look into both of those. Thanks

01-14-2014, 02:34 PM	#21
chrisestes Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 138	Re: New guy to the project world nice truck

01-14-2014, 02:53 PM	#22
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: New guy to the project world Welcome Stout. You will love it here. It is very addicting. How long did your truck sit before you got it? How fresh is the gas in the tank? __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

01-14-2014, 02:57 PM	#23
Stout Ironworks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 22	Re: New guy to the project world Hey TBone, thanks I'm already finding a ton of good info. It's been sitting since 1992, I think. The gas in the tank is new. One of the first things I did was to pull the tank and clean it out the best I could. I want to replace it eventually, but it'll work for now. I added 5 gallons last night.

01-14-2014, 04:37 PM	#24
Saclandman Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 487	Re: New guy to the project world When I got my 67, the fuel pickup line in the tank was completely plugged. When you cleaned the tank, did you pull out the sending unit and blow out the line? Mine also came with a optional filter mounted under the cab along the passanger's side frame rail. Might want to check that too. __________________ Rich J. 1967 Chevy C20 Longbed Stepside w/283 and 4spdSOLD 2002 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 5.3L SOLD 2015 Chevy Silverado Crew 4X4 5.3L

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