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Myoldtruck · 08-08-2016, 08:01 PM

I almost have all the work done to the c/10 that needs to be done for now. About to take the truck and camper out for a dry run to see how they work out on the road.

rocknss · 08-08-2016, 08:03 PM

Nice setup!!

In The Ten Ring · 08-08-2016, 08:39 PM

Tell me about these extended mirrors stuck on your front fenders....

*I hope you have a wonderful trip.

Myoldtruck · 08-08-2016, 09:04 PM

the mirrors are from the 70"s. they have two clips that hang on the top inside of the fender, and a j hook for the bottom inside of fender. You tighten a turnbuckel screw to tighten everything up to the fender. I picked this set up for 10.00 at a flea market. The trailer is a 1969 safari.

yuccales · 08-08-2016, 09:49 PM

Very cool!

You will be the hit of the campground.

In The Ten Ring · 08-08-2016, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Myoldtruck

the mirrors are from the 70"s. they have two clips that hang on the top inside of the fender, and a j hook for the bottom inside of fender. You tighten a turnbuckel screw to tighten everything up to the fender. I picked this set up for 10.00 at a flea market. The trailer is a 1969 safari.

They look like they clipped on somehow. If you ever come across a second set, buy them for me and I will pay for both the mirrors and your trouble.

**FirstOwner69** · 08-08-2016, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

They look like they clipped on somehow. If you ever come across a second set, buy them for me and I will pay for both the mirrors and your trouble.

These are similar.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-CAR-TRUC...RXqSs6&vxp=mtr

hamjet · 08-08-2016, 08:58 PM

Eye catching set up, very nice!

Mapearso · 08-08-2016, 10:47 PM

awesome time warp setup

**special-K** · 08-08-2016, 11:32 PM

Beautiful combo there. If it feels too soft in the tail end, you might consider Airlifts that fit inside the coils... That is, if it has coil rear. There are auxiliary air spring kits for leaf as well that comes with mounting brackets. I've used both and they give a true 1,500# added capacity, not to mention added stability

Myoldtruck · 08-09-2016, 01:25 AM

im going to see how things go at highway speeds. i did install monroe load leverler shocks in the rear and poly bushings for the panhard bar. im still nurveous about two pieces of equipment that are 46 yrs old each. i do know by spring of next year i should have all the minor problems worked out.

In The Ten Ring · 08-09-2016, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Myoldtruck

im going to see how things go at highway speeds. i did install monroe load leverler shocks in the rear and poly bushings for the panhard bar. im still nurveous about two pieces of equipment that are 46 yrs old each. i do know by spring of next year i should have all the minor problems worked out.

Don't worry about age! A machine well-maintained will go for quite a while. I've shot matches with rifles over 100 years old and outdone younger men with rifles newly made.

Great info on the coil spring reinforcement springs! I could use those on my truck once she's running.

Are these mirrors stable and hold the setting or do bumps and vibrations make them go askew? *I've been reading reviews on some versions.

Ken B · 08-09-2016, 06:26 AM

Man that is one sweet setup! Like someone else said, you will be the hit of the camp ground and you'll get plenty of attention out on the open road that is for sure. I've been looking for a truck camper for my 70 Longhorn but I have been thinking about ditching that idea and going with a vintage trailer. Many more options out there and I've had at least 4 vintage trailers myself.. What kind of drive train and gears are you running?

lil hoodlum · 08-24-2016, 11:38 PM

Love the truck and thank you for the pics.

How did the camping go?

08-08-2016, 08:01 PM	#1
Myoldtruck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Mohnton pa. Posts: 208	Going Camping I almost have all the work done to the c/10 that needs to be done for now. About to take the truck and camper out for a dry run to see how they work out on the road. Attached Images

08-08-2016, 08:03 PM	#2
rocknss Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 403	Re: Going Camping Nice setup!! __________________ Steven 69 Chevy C10 Suburban 350 700R4 w/Disc brakes on all four corners 2017 50th Anniversary Camaro SS 2004 Chevy Impala LS 2016 Chevy Malibu LT

08-08-2016, 08:39 PM	#3
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Going Camping Tell me about these extended mirrors stuck on your front fenders.... *I hope you have a wonderful trip.

08-08-2016, 09:04 PM	#4
Myoldtruck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Mohnton pa. Posts: 208	Re: Going Camping the mirrors are from the 70"s. they have two clips that hang on the top inside of the fender, and a j hook for the bottom inside of fender. You tighten a turnbuckel screw to tighten everything up to the fender. I picked this set up for 10.00 at a flea market. The trailer is a 1969 safari.

08-08-2016, 09:49 PM	#5
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,664	Re: Going Camping Very cool! You will be the hit of the campground.

08-08-2016, 08:58 PM	#8
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: Going Camping Eye catching set up, very nice! __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.

08-08-2016, 10:47 PM	#9
Mapearso Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: los angeles, ca Posts: 926	Re: Going Camping awesome time warp setup __________________ 1972 C10 SWB Cheyenne Super 350/350 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691825 1972 C10 SWB 454/400 Cheyenne Super Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=Project+KISS

08-08-2016, 11:32 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Going Camping Beautiful combo there. If it feels too soft in the tail end, you might consider Airlifts that fit inside the coils... That is, if it has coil rear. There are auxiliary air spring kits for leaf as well that comes with mounting brackets. I've used both and they give a true 1,500# added capacity, not to mention added stability __________________ "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 ~

08-09-2016, 01:25 AM	#11
Myoldtruck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Mohnton pa. Posts: 208	Re: Going Camping im going to see how things go at highway speeds. i did install monroe load leverler shocks in the rear and poly bushings for the panhard bar. im still nurveous about two pieces of equipment that are 46 yrs old each. i do know by spring of next year i should have all the minor problems worked out.

08-09-2016, 06:26 AM	#13
Ken B Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: danbury, ct. Posts: 568	Re: Going Camping Man that is one sweet setup! Like someone else said, you will be the hit of the camp ground and you'll get plenty of attention out on the open road that is for sure. I've been looking for a truck camper for my 70 Longhorn but I have been thinking about ditching that idea and going with a vintage trailer. Many more options out there and I've had at least 4 vintage trailers myself.. What kind of drive train and gears are you running?

08-24-2016, 11:38 PM	#14
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,708	Re: Going Camping Love the truck and thank you for the pics. How did the camping go?



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