1965: First year for Custom Camper Option - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

factorystock · 04-14-2007, 12:01 PM

Many believe 1966 was the first year for the Custom Camper option for the C-20, but it was actually introduced at mid-year in 1965.This package would include many necessary options for easier camper hauling.This is a magazine ad from 4-65.

factorystock · 06-30-2007, 09:38 PM

Here is a real photo taken in 1965.

70gmcjimmy · 06-30-2007, 10:26 PM

Thats cool advertising, factorystock! The hand drawn artwork back in the early-mid 60's was hugely popular with just about every product, and I think had much more character than just throwin a photo in the ad.
Do you have a big pic of your avatar? I have a similar one of 69 GMC's and one from this era would be cool to add to my picture collection.

Thanks for the pic!---DAC

Phildooney · 07-01-2007, 05:10 AM

I have to agree with you. Those old advertisements were cool. Great artwork.

factorystock · 07-02-2007, 05:24 PM

Here is one of my favorite "artistic rendentions" from the period.

jchav62 · 07-02-2007, 06:21 PM

I love these old ads. I have that pic you were asking for 70gmcjimmy, here it is...

jchav62 · 07-02-2007, 06:31 PM

Here's some cool old pics.

70gmcjimmy · 07-02-2007, 06:37 PM

Those all are very cool guys! I dig old ads and all. Oh yeah, Joe thanks for that pic of all those purty new trucks being hauled to the dealer. Gotta love how ugly that tractor is! Sure would be ok with me to see this thread continue!

Thanks again---DAC

jchav62 · 07-02-2007, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 70gmcjimmy

Those all are very cool guys! I dig old ads and all. Oh yeah, Joe thanks for that pic of all those purty new trucks being hauled to the dealer. Gotta love how ugly that tractor is! Sure would be ok with me to see this thread continue!

Thanks again---DAC

You're welcome. I figured you would like that old GMC rig. That's one of my favorite pics.

70gmcjimmy · 07-02-2007, 08:01 PM

Hey Joe I just noticed that "Nick's 66" was in Sioux Falls, so I have to assume that means South Dakota! That is clear on the other end of the state. Bring on some more! I know I don't have any ads for this era of trucks, so I cant help much.

Thanks again!---DAC

04-14-2007, 12:01 PM	#1
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	1965: First year for Custom Camper Option Many believe 1966 was the first year for the Custom Camper option for the C-20, but it was actually introduced at mid-year in 1965.This package would include many necessary options for easier camper hauling.This is a magazine ad from 4-65. Attached Images

06-30-2007, 09:38 PM	#2
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: 1965: First year for Custom Camper Option Here is a real photo taken in 1965. Attached Images

06-30-2007, 10:26 PM	#3
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: 1965: First year for Custom Camper Option Thats cool advertising, factorystock! The hand drawn artwork back in the early-mid 60's was hugely popular with just about every product, and I think had much more character than just throwin a photo in the ad. Do you have a big pic of your avatar? I have a similar one of 69 GMC's and one from this era would be cool to add to my picture collection. Thanks for the pic!---DAC __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years!

07-01-2007, 05:10 AM	#4
Phildooney Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Coast of England Posts: 119	Re: 1965: First year for Custom Camper Option I have to agree with you. Those old advertisements were cool. Great artwork.

07-02-2007, 05:24 PM	#5
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: 1965: First year for Custom Camper Option Here is one of my favorite "artistic rendentions" from the period. Attached Images

07-02-2007, 06:21 PM	#6
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: 1965: First year for Custom Camper Option I love these old ads. I have that pic you were asking for 70gmcjimmy, here it is... Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4 Last edited by jchav62; 07-02-2007 at 06:21 PM.

07-02-2007, 06:31 PM	#7
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: 1965: First year for Custom Camper Option Here's some cool old pics. Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

07-02-2007, 06:37 PM	#8
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: 1965: First year for Custom Camper Option Those all are very cool guys! I dig old ads and all. Oh yeah, Joe thanks for that pic of all those purty new trucks being hauled to the dealer. Gotta love how ugly that tractor is! Sure would be ok with me to see this thread continue! Thanks again---DAC __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years!

07-02-2007, 08:01 PM	#10
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: 1965: First year for Custom Camper Option Hey Joe I just noticed that "Nick's 66" was in Sioux Falls, so I have to assume that means South Dakota! That is clear on the other end of the state. Bring on some more! I know I don't have any ads for this era of trucks, so I cant help much. Thanks again!---DAC __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years!



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