'67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**nlped** · 08-12-2014, 11:15 PM

Look what I bought & drug home today from Knoxville TN today. Bought it from a board member and he & his son were super helpful loading this Monster onto the trailer on a crazy narrow curvy road road after getting it down a STEEP narrow curvy driveway (took a 1-1/2hrs to load it with 4 guys and a trailer mounted winch.

1967 Chevy C30 Conversion motorhome. Original protecto plate shows it was sold in Los Angeles in May of 1967 after the conversion was completed by a coach company there in southern Cali.

And here are 2 pics while loading this afternoon. This is one super heavy beast...but it is really intact mostly!

Seller deleted the link to the pics from 2005

. I'll get some more pics posted this weekend...

**nlped** · 08-12-2014, 11:18 PM

One more pic from today...pay attention to how narrow the road is...& understand that the right "shoulder" is a 75' cliff. Scary stuff!!!

**michael bustamante** · 08-12-2014, 11:24 PM

Man o man thats cool. Ill be watching for more pics

hamjet · 08-13-2014, 06:39 AM

If I were single I'd sell my house and live in that and cruize the USA in my chevrolet!!!!!

**nlped** · 08-13-2014, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by hamjet

If I were single I'd sell my house and live in that and cruize the USA in my chevrolet!!!!!

I know, Right!?! Dang wives, kids & jobs...what a PITA

flashed · 08-13-2014, 07:24 AM

Looks very nice ,when you can show us more .

nobolt · 08-13-2014, 07:37 AM

I love that camper. I thought about it too, but there isn't any room for another project here.

how bad was the inside trashed?

BrianStep72 · 08-13-2014, 09:51 AM

I am so glad that you made it home safely and can start the project on flat ground. My son and I were glad to help because we are truck guys and didn't want to see this camper go to anybody other than a member.

To answer the question on the inside, it's pretty badly gone as the thieves took everything metal out to recycle for their drug-money.. (ARGH!!) anyway, it was wonderful meeting you Ed and good luck with the project.

**nlped** · 08-13-2014, 10:20 AM

Thanks Brian! Let me know if I can help with your sons upcoming project too.

Yeah, the inside is rough, but a little wood work, some new appliances and Flooring and that part should be good. The physical structure is totally intact and the important vintage pieces are all still there...i.e. Propane interior lanterns, trim pieces etc.

My biggest hurdle is really going to be what I want to do with the drivetrain...I'm thinking a diesel/OD trans combo would be the best for power & economy.

The suspension & brakes are all pretty trick... 4-wheel disc, boxed trailing arms & whopper Goodyear airbags out back & newer (read '73 up) front suspension pieces.

I'm going to change all the fluids & filters, flush the coolant and try to get her fired up this weekend. There will also be a bath and an inventory of what's there &/or missing. Then the project will begin. Just what I needed, another project.

BrianStep72 · 08-14-2014, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by nlped

The suspension & brakes are all pretty trick... 4-wheel disc, boxed trailing arms & whopper Goodyear airbags out back & newer (read '73 up) front suspension pieces.

What? The brakes beefy but after sitting for 5 years they are also spotty?

HA HA..

If only there was a picture of my Tahoe skidding backwards down that hill with you all "puckered up in the Camper" and me all "puckered up in the tahoe" with both our feed smashed thru the floorboards trying to stop.. THAT would be funny, it was scary as hell and I'm so glad she finally slowed down.

Brian

**nlped** · 08-14-2014, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianStep72

If only there was a picture of my Tahoe skidding backwards down that hill with you all "puckered up in the Camper" and me all "puckered up in the tahoe" with both our feed smashed thru the floorboards trying to stop.. THAT would be funny, it was scary as hell and I'm so glad she finally slowed down.

Brian

Me too!!!

**michael bustamante** · 08-14-2014, 03:54 PM

Yup were gonna need more pics.

**nlped** · 08-14-2014, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by michael bustamante

Yup were gonna need more pics.

Fear not! I'll have some pics to post this weekend.

My buddy & I got this Chubby beast off the trailer today... That took another 1hr. The brakes on it are WEAK. I'll start trying to get a plan of attack. I've been getting some ?'s about parting it out. I don't think that's an option here, but it's a pretty serious project to get it back to functional.

**nlped** · 08-17-2014, 04:32 PM

Finally got around to shooting some pics and scrubbing it down. Here are a few pics of before...

**nlped** · 08-17-2014, 04:35 PM

Engine & a few suspension pics...

468 with Holley Pro Jection fuel injection system, TH400 trans, A/C, and a HUGE Ron Davis aluminum radiator...

Mondo beefy dually rearend with 19.5" wheels, disc brakes and whopper bags...

**nlped** · 08-17-2014, 04:38 PM

Some shots of the interior (Needs more guages

). First the cab and then the vandalized camper area...

sierragrande71 · 08-17-2014, 04:38 PM

That thing is awesome!

c3006 · 08-17-2014, 04:40 PM

That thing Is gonna be fun. Can't wait to see what you do with it.

flashed · 08-17-2014, 08:23 PM

Even with the vandalism that rig is so darn cool ,Im in to see the rest.

sierragrande71 · 08-17-2014, 09:15 PM

I like the front bumper it's different.

**nlped** · 08-18-2014, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashed

Even with the vandalism that rig is so darn cool ,Im in to see the rest.

I think it's pretty d@mn cool too, Thanks!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by sierragrande71

I like the front bumper it's different.

Oh Man, that front bumper is one beefy unit. It was done that way to house additional cooling stuff, and the "step-out" is built out of 3/16" steel and then there's a reciever hitch below that for launching boats and such.

**nlped** · 08-18-2014, 02:56 PM

After a little research on the Holley Projection, it seems that it's probably not the best option for a 468, it's only rated to 275hp. I know this motor isn't a bip HP unit. But I'm thinking that just with the mild rebuild (total cubic inches), Edelbrock Performer RPM intake & camshaft, it has to be close, right? I'm going to slap a functioning carburator on it and see what's what...I'll have to turn the fuel pressure down from the 15psi to 5-6psi for the carb, anything else?

Mikeeal33 · 08-18-2014, 04:41 PM

This thing is just too cool for school. That sliding glass door is AWESOME.

**nlped** · 08-18-2014, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikeeal33

This thing is just too cool for school. That sliding glass door is AWESOME.

I think so too

BrianStep72 · 08-18-2014, 10:32 PM

nlped,
so glad to see that it is going well and you are pleased with the purchase. It'll be nice to see you out on the open road in it. We are headed to Atlanta to pick up our next project late this week and so we'll be sharing those photos sometime in the next 2-3 weeks.

Brian "the seller" of Chubby

08-12-2014, 11:15 PM	#1
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	'67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion Look what I bought & drug home today from Knoxville TN today. Bought it from a board member and he & his son were super helpful loading this Monster onto the trailer on a crazy narrow curvy road road after getting it down a STEEP narrow curvy driveway (took a 1-1/2hrs to load it with 4 guys and a trailer mounted winch. 1967 Chevy C30 Conversion motorhome. Original protecto plate shows it was sold in Los Angeles in May of 1967 after the conversion was completed by a coach company there in southern Cali. And here are 2 pics while loading this afternoon. This is one super heavy beast...but it is really intact mostly! Seller deleted the link to the pics from 2005 . I'll get some more pics posted this weekend... Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha Last edited by nlped; 08-14-2014 at 09:05 AM.

08-12-2014, 11:18 PM	#2
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion One more pic from today...pay attention to how narrow the road is...& understand that the right "shoulder" is a 75' cliff. Scary stuff!!! Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-12-2014, 11:24 PM	#3
michael bustamante Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,843	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion Man o man thats cool. Ill be watching for more pics __________________ 1967custom

08-13-2014, 06:39 AM	#4
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion If I were single I'd sell my house and live in that and cruize the USA in my chevrolet!!!!! __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.

08-13-2014, 07:24 AM	#6
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion Looks very nice ,when you can show us more .

08-13-2014, 07:37 AM	#7
nobolt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Algonac, MI 48001 Posts: 1,848	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion I love that camper. I thought about it too, but there isn't any room for another project here. how bad was the inside trashed? __________________ Dave "... government even in its best state is but a necessary evil. Thomas Paine "It wasn't a lie, it was ineptitude with insufficient cover." Donald Draper (Mad Men)

08-13-2014, 09:51 AM	#8
BrianStep72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 163	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion I am so glad that you made it home safely and can start the project on flat ground. My son and I were glad to help because we are truck guys and didn't want to see this camper go to anybody other than a member. To answer the question on the inside, it's pretty badly gone as the thieves took everything metal out to recycle for their drug-money.. (ARGH!!) anyway, it was wonderful meeting you Ed and good luck with the project. __________________ 1941 Chevy Coupe Streetrod 1964 Chevy Nova SS 1964 Chevy C10 Stepside Pickup 1972 Chevy C10 Stepside Pickup 1987 Chevy IROC Z28 Camaro 1LE+TPI - racecar 2004 Chevy Tahoe 2013 Chevy Silverado Tow Rig -------------------------------------- http://www.bowtieracing.org

08-13-2014, 10:20 AM	#9
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion Thanks Brian! Let me know if I can help with your sons upcoming project too. Yeah, the inside is rough, but a little wood work, some new appliances and Flooring and that part should be good. The physical structure is totally intact and the important vintage pieces are all still there...i.e. Propane interior lanterns, trim pieces etc. My biggest hurdle is really going to be what I want to do with the drivetrain...I'm thinking a diesel/OD trans combo would be the best for power & economy. The suspension & brakes are all pretty trick... 4-wheel disc, boxed trailing arms & whopper Goodyear airbags out back & newer (read '73 up) front suspension pieces. I'm going to change all the fluids & filters, flush the coolant and try to get her fired up this weekend. There will also be a bath and an inventory of what's there &/or missing. Then the project will begin. Just what I needed, another project. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-14-2014, 03:54 PM	#12
michael bustamante Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,843	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion Yup were gonna need more pics. __________________ 1967custom

08-17-2014, 04:32 PM	#14
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion Finally got around to shooting some pics and scrubbing it down. Here are a few pics of before... Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-17-2014, 04:35 PM	#15
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion Engine & a few suspension pics... 468 with Holley Pro Jection fuel injection system, TH400 trans, A/C, and a HUGE Ron Davis aluminum radiator... Mondo beefy dually rearend with 19.5" wheels, disc brakes and whopper bags... Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-17-2014, 04:38 PM	#16
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion Some shots of the interior (Needs more guages ). First the cab and then the vandalized camper area... Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-17-2014, 04:38 PM	#17
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion That thing is awesome!

08-17-2014, 04:40 PM	#18
c3006 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Greeneville Tn Posts: 64	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion That thing Is gonna be fun. Can't wait to see what you do with it.

08-17-2014, 08:23 PM	#19
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion Even with the vandalism that rig is so darn cool ,Im in to see the rest.



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08-17-2014, 09:15 PM	#20
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion I like the front bumper it's different.

08-18-2014, 02:56 PM	#22
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion After a little research on the Holley Projection, it seems that it's probably not the best option for a 468, it's only rated to 275hp. I know this motor isn't a bip HP unit. But I'm thinking that just with the mild rebuild (total cubic inches), Edelbrock Performer RPM intake & camshaft, it has to be close, right? I'm going to slap a functioning carburator on it and see what's what...I'll have to turn the fuel pressure down from the 15psi to 5-6psi for the carb, anything else? __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-18-2014, 04:41 PM	#23
Mikeeal33 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 208	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion This thing is just too cool for school. That sliding glass door is AWESOME. __________________ 1972 Driver SOLD

08-18-2014, 10:32 PM	#25
BrianStep72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 163	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion nlped, so glad to see that it is going well and you are pleased with the purchase. It'll be nice to see you out on the open road in it. We are headed to Atlanta to pick up our next project late this week and so we'll be sharing those photos sometime in the next 2-3 weeks. Brian "the seller" of Chubby __________________ 1941 Chevy Coupe Streetrod 1964 Chevy Nova SS 1964 Chevy C10 Stepside Pickup 1972 Chevy C10 Stepside Pickup 1987 Chevy IROC Z28 Camaro 1LE+TPI - racecar 2004 Chevy Tahoe 2013 Chevy Silverado Tow Rig -------------------------------------- http://www.bowtieracing.org

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