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BIGBLU 72 · 09-03-2009, 02:29 PM

Did they make a slide in camper for the first generation blazer/jimmy? if they did are they now almost unfindable or were there quite a few made?

bouncytruck · 09-03-2009, 05:12 PM

Yes, the made them. I've only seen a few that came with trucks. You may search for "Chalet" although they technically were not a Chalet until I believe 1976, but people often call them that.

litebulblsc · 09-03-2009, 08:29 PM

That bottom one looks amazing. I would love to have one

bouncytruck · 09-03-2009, 08:48 PM

I've never seen one that looks like the bottom one except in that picture (which was also used in an ad or article). I would guess that is a concept prototype from back in the day.

**Classic Bowties** · 09-03-2009, 11:37 PM

Not a real common find at all but here is one that was up for sale last year, it had a crank up roof. I also agree with bouncy on that last one being a GM trade show/concept rig, check out them chrome plated wide wheels.

robs71k5 · 09-04-2009, 12:24 AM

Hey Bouncy that whole truck looks very familiar to me .Did come from a guy by the name Ray and was the lots of rust in the bed .
Your correct on the Chalet .I have never seen one in person that nice and further more I think it was
in developing stages and never marketed.However the one on the black Blazer looks like one I owned for a week or two

jaros44sr · 09-04-2009, 01:16 AM

A guy stopped at the house other day and we got talking, he told me of a chalet for sale 1 hour north of me...wonder what happened to the Blazer/Jimmy

bouncytruck · 09-04-2009, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by robs71k5

However the one on the black Blazer looks like one I owned for a week or two

It could be the one you owned. I just found those images on the net...

Most of them I've seen pictures of look more like the one Classic Bowties posted.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 09-04-2009, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

A guy stopped at the house other day and we got talking, he told me of a chalet for sale 1 hour north of me...wonder what happened to the Blazer/Jimmy

Do you no where that one is I would like to see it.

**Tom Vogel** · 09-04-2009, 09:01 AM

Hey Bouncy;
Doesnt that flip out sleeping platform on the White blazer look like a lunch truck for Bears?

bouncytruck · 09-04-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

Hey Bouncy;
Doesnt that flip out sleeping platform on the White blazer look like a lunch truck for Bears?

jaros44sr · 09-04-2009, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary 70 Jimmy

Do you no where that one is I would like to see it.

Not yet exactly, he said he left a note, but hasn't heard anything...I may just try and find it myself and see what kinda condition it is in

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 09-04-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Not yet exactly, he said he left a note, but hasn't heard anything...I may just try and find it myself and see what kinda condition it is in

Let me no if you find out any thing. thanks Gary

77blazerchalet · 10-02-2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

..told me of a chalet for sale 1 hour north of me...

turn up anything about that yet? I don't know of any Chalets in the east PA area on my map / lists.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 10-02-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 77blazerchalet

turn up anything about that yet? I don't know of any Chalets in the east PA area on my map / lists.

Do you no where their mite be any 69-72 for sale. How did you make that map could it be done 69-72 blazer with campers. thanks Gary

jaros44sr · 10-03-2009, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Gary 70 Jimmy

Let me no if you find out any thing. thanks Gary

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Originally Posted by 77blazerchalet

turn up anything about that yet? I don't know of any Chalets in the east PA area on my map / lists.

Looks like it might be time for a road trip to find out for myself

bouncytruck · 10-03-2009, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Gary 70 Jimmy

Do you no where their mite be any 69-72 for sale. How did you make that map could it be done 69-72 blazer with campers. thanks Gary

there was just a 69 for sale in Oregon.

77blazerchalet · 10-03-2009, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Gary 70 Jimmy

Do you no where their mite be any 69-72 for sale. How did you make that map could it be done 69-72 blazer with campers..

I run across random aftermarket slide-ins on 1st gen Blazers occasionally, but I don't track them at all. Made that map myself by plotting all the ones from the two 'for sale' lists at our Yahoo forum, which I also laboriously maintain. Took a loooong time to do, and to answer any questions on that in advance, no I won't do that for older Blazers & campers, someone else will have to volunteer for that.

Try putting the words "blazer pop up camper site:craigslist.org" in a Google search window, and you might be able to dredge up a camper fitting a 1st gen Blazer. It will be a tougher search, though.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 10-03-2009, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

there was just a 69 for sale in Oregon.

That was to far away I would like to find one closer to me so I can look at it befor I buy one.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 10-03-2009, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 77 blazer chalet

I run across random aftermarket slide-ins on 1st gen Blazers occasionally, but I don't track them at all. Made that map myself by plotting all the ones from the two 'for sale' lists at our Yahoo forum, which I also laboriously maintain. Took a long time to do, and to answer any questions on that in advance, no I won't do that for older Blazers & campers, someone else will have to volunteer for that.

Try putting the words "blazer pop up camper site:craigslist.org" in a Google search window, and you might be able to dredge up a camper fitting a 1st gen Blazer. It will be a tougher search, though.

Thanks for the help I will keep searching.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 10-03-2009, 02:52 AM

I found this one in denver but no pictures.

http://denver.craigslist.org/rvs/1358173162.html

**special-K** · 10-04-2009, 08:05 AM

I don`t think any of these,except maybe the GM prototype,are what I`d call slide-in.

Here`s some text on that one model:

BIGBLU 72 · 10-04-2009, 09:39 PM

any more info on the Chalet in Cattletsburg? i live in the next town over

77blazerchalet · 11-16-2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGBLU 72

any more info on the Chalet in Cattletsburg?..

Missed your post last month, PM sent.

09-03-2009, 02:29 PM	#1
BIGBLU 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 700	Slide in camper? Did they make a slide in camper for the first generation blazer/jimmy? if they did are they now almost unfindable or were there quite a few made? __________________ 68 C10 LWB 2/4 drop 406/th400/3.73posi 04 Silverado SS LQ9 6.0/4L65e/4.11posi AWD

09-03-2009, 05:12 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Slide in camper? Yes, the made them. I've only seen a few that came with trucks. You may search for "Chalet" although they technically were not a Chalet until I believe 1976, but people often call them that. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

09-03-2009, 08:29 PM	#3
litebulblsc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: LaSalle Mi Posts: 501	Re: Slide in camper? That bottom one looks amazing. I would love to have one

09-03-2009, 08:48 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Slide in camper? I've never seen one that looks like the bottom one except in that picture (which was also used in an ad or article). I would guess that is a concept prototype from back in the day. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

09-03-2009, 11:37 PM	#5
Classic Bowties Always on the hunt... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 5,587	Re: Slide in camper? Not a real common find at all but here is one that was up for sale last year, it had a crank up roof. I also agree with bouncy on that last one being a GM trade show/concept rig, check out them chrome plated wide wheels. Attached Images

09-04-2009, 12:24 AM	#6
robs71k5 K5drive Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: burnaby BC Canada Posts: 809	Re: Slide in camper? Hey Bouncy that whole truck looks very familiar to me .Did come from a guy by the name Ray and was the lots of rust in the bed . Your correct on the Chalet .I have never seen one in person that nice and further more I think it was in developing stages and never marketed.However the one on the black Blazer looks like one I owned for a week or two

09-04-2009, 01:16 AM	#7
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,462	Re: Slide in camper? A guy stopped at the house other day and we got talking, he told me of a chalet for sale 1 hour north of me...wonder what happened to the Blazer/Jimmy __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

09-04-2009, 09:01 AM	#10
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,563	Re: Slide in camper? Hey Bouncy; Doesnt that flip out sleeping platform on the White blazer look like a lunch truck for Bears?

10-03-2009, 02:52 AM	#21
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,402	Re: Slide in camper? I found this one in denver but no pictures. http://denver.craigslist.org/rvs/1358173162.html __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

10-04-2009, 08:05 AM	#22
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Slide in camper? I don`t think any of these,except maybe the GM prototype,are what I`d call slide-in. Here`s some text on that one model: __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 10-04-2009 at 07:38 PM.

10-04-2009, 09:39 PM	#23
BIGBLU 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 700	Re: Slide in camper? any more info on the Chalet in Cattletsburg? i live in the next town over __________________ 68 C10 LWB 2/4 drop 406/th400/3.73posi 04 Silverado SS LQ9 6.0/4L65e/4.11posi AWD



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