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**Corts60** · 03-06-2010, 02:14 AM

Hey guys, I haven't been around much these last few months, but here is what has been taking my time:

It is a 1954 Bellwood Aloha, made in Beaverton, OR. I had to completely rebuild the wood frame and replace some sheet metal all new paneling inside and a new axle. These are the pics as of today, I took it on a maiden voyage to work and to DMV. Please forgive my dirty truck, she needs a bath.

glendale · 03-06-2010, 02:16 AM

that is rad!

63 extreme low · 03-06-2010, 02:39 AM

BOING!!! LOVE IT

**grumpy** · 03-06-2010, 03:01 AM

Love it!!

We've had several vintage Canned Ham campers. We love them. We are into the campers almost as much as the cars/trucks.

jonzcustomshop · 03-06-2010, 05:48 AM

that is a cool looking setup!

protrash64 · 03-06-2010, 12:22 PM

Cool man!!!!!! Is that the one that you had in your thread awhile back? I remember it being a mess.....at least in the pics.

**Corts60** · 03-06-2010, 12:38 PM

Yep, same one. It was quite a mess. Thanks for all the comments guys!

Here is a before pic:

I'll spare everyone the inside before and after pics. But they are just as good.

Oh, and I totally forgot to show you guys my hidden hitch that I installed:

Since nobody makes a hitch for the 60-62's, I ordered an adjustable one for a motorhome. If anyone wants the part number I'll be happy to post it.

chevytrucknut · 03-06-2010, 12:44 PM

Cort, That looks sweet. Nice work on that hitch too.

markeb01 · 03-06-2010, 12:50 PM

Period and picture perfect. I hope you have a lot of fun with that combination, I'll bet it starts a lot of conversations. Is this the hitch you used? Same part number on the sticker but looks like it has an extra bracket.
http://www.redtrailers.com/ShowItem.asp?id=82200

SCOTI · 03-06-2010, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corts60

...Oh, and I totally forgot to show you guys my hidden hitch that I installed:

Since nobody makes a hitch for the 60-62's, I ordered an adjustable one for a motorhome. If anyone wants the part number I'll be happy to post it.

Adjustable how?

protrash64 · 03-06-2010, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Adjustable how?

Looks like the end pieces can be adjusted for width...the square tube is sticking out of the end. Just guessing.

likaroc13 · 03-06-2010, 11:13 PM

that looks great behind your truck...nice work!

**Corts60** · 03-06-2010, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markeb01

Period and picture perfect. I hope you have a lot of fun with that combination, I'll bet it starts a lot of conversations. Is this the hitch you used? Same part number on the sticker but looks like it has an extra bracket.
http://www.redtrailers.com/ShowItem.asp?id=82200

Yep. same one. I'm not sure what that extra bracket is?

**Corts60** · 03-06-2010, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by protrash64

Looks like the end pieces can be adjusted for width...the square tube is sticking out of the end. Just guessing.

Correct! The hitch can be adjusted from I think 31" to 46" inches. It works perfectly.

Alan's Classic · 03-07-2010, 12:48 AM

Nice combo and great job on the hitch.

justcuz · 03-24-2010, 12:07 AM

What are you polishing the aluminum with? Why Washington plates in Oregon?

jason65 · 03-24-2010, 07:49 AM

Thats cool dude.

astrochimp · 05-11-2010, 07:05 PM

Any more photos or interior shots?

For mine, I ordered 200 ss screws today, and a cam latch for the storage door. Trying to get traitor and truck both ready for sept event. By ready I mean 300 mile tip with overnight stay, at car show.

03-06-2010, 02:14 AM	#1
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	What I've been up to.... Hey guys, I haven't been around much these last few months, but here is what has been taking my time: It is a 1954 Bellwood Aloha, made in Beaverton, OR. I had to completely rebuild the wood frame and replace some sheet metal all new paneling inside and a new axle. These are the pics as of today, I took it on a maiden voyage to work and to DMV. Please forgive my dirty truck, she needs a bath. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

03-06-2010, 02:16 AM	#2
glendale Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: sacramento,ca Posts: 338	Re: What I've been up to.... that is rad!

03-06-2010, 02:39 AM	#3
63 extreme low Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 91	Re: What I've been up to.... BOING!!! LOVE IT __________________ 1963 Big Back window short fleet

03-06-2010, 03:01 AM	#4
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: What I've been up to.... Love it!! We've had several vintage Canned Ham campers. We love them. We are into the campers almost as much as the cars/trucks. __________________ Tim Road Hounds

03-06-2010, 05:48 AM	#5
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: What I've been up to.... that is a cool looking setup! __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

03-06-2010, 12:22 PM	#6
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: What I've been up to.... Cool man!!!!!! Is that the one that you had in your thread awhile back? I remember it being a mess.....at least in the pics. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

03-06-2010, 12:38 PM	#7
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: What I've been up to.... Yep, same one. It was quite a mess. Thanks for all the comments guys! Here is a before pic: I'll spare everyone the inside before and after pics. But they are just as good. Oh, and I totally forgot to show you guys my hidden hitch that I installed: Since nobody makes a hitch for the 60-62's, I ordered an adjustable one for a motorhome. If anyone wants the part number I'll be happy to post it. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold) Last edited by Corts60; 03-06-2010 at 12:39 PM.

03-06-2010, 12:44 PM	#8
chevytrucknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Battleground, Washington Posts: 177	Re: What I've been up to.... Cort, That looks sweet. Nice work on that hitch too. __________________ '77 GMC SWB '66 SNB (Project) Battle Ground, WA

03-06-2010, 12:50 PM	#9
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: What I've been up to.... Period and picture perfect. I hope you have a lot of fun with that combination, I'll bet it starts a lot of conversations. Is this the hitch you used? Same part number on the sticker but looks like it has an extra bracket. http://www.redtrailers.com/ShowItem.asp?id=82200

03-06-2010, 11:13 PM	#12
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: What I've been up to.... that looks great behind your truck...nice work!

03-07-2010, 12:48 AM	#15
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: What I've been up to.... Nice combo and great job on the hitch. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

03-24-2010, 12:07 AM	#16
justcuz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, Ca. Posts: 930	Re: What I've been up to.... What are you polishing the aluminum with? Why Washington plates in Oregon?

03-24-2010, 07:49 AM	#17
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: What I've been up to.... Thats cool dude.

05-11-2010, 07:05 PM	#18
astrochimp Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Unionville Mo. Posts: 217	Re: What I've been up to.... Any more photos or interior shots? For mine, I ordered 200 ss screws today, and a cam latch for the storage door. Trying to get traitor and truck both ready for sept event. By ready I mean 300 mile tip with overnight stay, at car show.



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