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**Dieselwrencher** · 07-05-2011, 10:19 PM

I purchased this unit from LockDoc and it is a pretty decent 1972 "Huntsman" camper. It even had the original intercom system, and the stove has never been used. I will have it in the back of my Longhorn when the Longhorn can move under it's own power.

I'll get more pics later. We used it last weekend and it worked out great so far. Thanks Leon!

vectorit · 07-05-2011, 11:33 PM

Pretty cool!
Sounds like you got a nice camper, and it looks well taken care of from the outside anyway.

**LockDoc** · 07-05-2011, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I purchased this unit from LockDoc and it is a pretty decent 1972 "Huntsman" camper. It even had the original intercom system, and the stove has never been used. I will have it in the back of my Longhorn when the Longhorn can move under it's own power.

I'll get more pics later. We used it last weekend and it worked out great so far. Thanks Leon!

No problem Ryan. Glad you're enjoying it.

LockDoc

**special-K** · 07-06-2011, 07:53 AM

I'm glad to see that one saved. I just may know a bit about those particular campers. I had the same camper on my '71 Custom Camper/20. My kids grew up camping in class. Have fun with it!

GOPAPA · 07-06-2011, 09:40 AM

You will have a traveling conversational piece when you get er togeather thats for sure.. I ask the wife abut the one shown on here from around Sacremento for us to buy but she says naaa ,,wants something newer..darn! I like em ..like yours too Ryan..

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-06-2011, 02:28 PM

Seeing how we were keeping this camper on a budget, we installed a window air in the right rear window. Later on I will put a window back there and put a nice roof unit on there. I haven't found any decent used ones, and I figure if we keep this a while I might as well get a new one. We tried the refrig and it doesn't work on electricity, so I might replace it with a dorm type fridge. Those multi fuel units are real pricey too. This camper definitely needs to be in a 3/4 ton or bigger though. The ole dodge didn't like it too well.

Cole Trickle · 07-06-2011, 03:04 PM

Very cool.....

I might actualy own a long bed if I had a peice of history like that lying around

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-06-2011, 04:04 PM

Thanks. Right now I'm trying to figure out how I want to come up with a hitch for the truck while the camper is in it. I might have the camper in it when we go to the All Truck Nats in September. IDK though.

67chevy1series · 07-06-2011, 04:12 PM

you know these campers are beast and i am sad to say i never been in one

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-06-2011, 04:16 PM

We had 5 guys sleeping in it saturday night.

You could have squeezed in one, maybe two more.

67chevy1series · 07-06-2011, 05:03 PM

awesome. i want to build a 68 custom camper with trim and a side toolbox in the bed...

yuccales · 07-06-2011, 08:27 PM

Great score! That thing is cool!

cpisani70@aol.com · 07-06-2011, 09:47 PM

My "new" truck had a huntsmen camper on it when I was buying it I had to have the PO remove it because I couldn't ship it with it on. When I got the truck I found in all the paper work the info on the camper. It had a lifetime warranty maybe I should have left it on haha!
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**70cst** · 07-06-2011, 10:01 PM

That is way

rcbildr · 07-06-2011, 10:23 PM

Sweet!!! I'm jealous. Later on I'm hoping to find a travel trailer to be pulled by my 67 Burb. My g/f and I have been looking at campers like that for our 83 C30.

**special-K** · 07-07-2011, 07:36 AM

That Longhorn will act like the camper's not even on there. It was easy to forget it was there on my '71 (watch those branches!). I think it may have settled an inch and rode a bit smoother,but handled like it had nothing on there.
Here's a couple more pictures to help inspire what you'll have when putting it back on one of these trucks:

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-07-2011, 03:18 PM

Thanks Tim. That's kind of cool how the parchment almost matched the camper's gold color on it. I am glad it will settle the spring pack I put on this truck. I think I'll add some air bags to keep it from swaying as much. I did get the step bumper from Leon with it and am trying to come up with a way I can slide it in and out when I remove the camper. Any how, here are more pics of the camper. Don't laugh at our redneck A/C. It works and it was cheap.

You can see the intercom mounted on the LH wall. It'll be cool to have that hooked up and functional.

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-02-2011, 08:59 PM

Well Mathew and my brother finally got the camper off the poor ole Dodge half ton.

**special-K** · 08-03-2011, 07:36 AM

My Huntsman came originally with the graphics painted turquoise and the original owner painted them Ochre to match the truck. He was a real stickler for detail.
Will you take a close up of the Huntsman logo in letters made of log? I always thought that was so cool. The emblem on the back is cool,too. I remember Topeka,KS but not sure of the other plant location. Was it Anaheim,CA?

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-03-2011, 02:37 PM

I'm not sure of the plant but can check mine. I'll snap a pic of the logo soon. Yes, I agree the logo is pretty awesome.

**special-K** · 08-03-2011, 06:28 PM

Lincoln Logs

Dustin Ells · 06-21-2012, 05:25 PM

I just found this Thread and I'd like to say WOW,
My grandmother was co-owner of the Huntsman inc company.
Her and her husband ran this company for many years in Chetopa ks.
She has since passed away. Btw her name was Dottie Coons. you can google that as well. But i'm really glad to see that all they did in the past still lives on..And no I dont have any of the old books or paper work on any of these campers. Just wanted to join and say wow what a privilege to have been a small part of this company an to have seen the plant were these were built.

Solver · 06-21-2012, 08:12 PM

some of those old campers came with an extendable rear bumper for campers
here is a not so good pic but if it would help I could take pictures of it now as it is off my truck. Might put a want to buy on parts board as there may be a few of these around.

Solver · 06-21-2012, 08:25 PM

here's another pic I have when it's off

bollybib · 06-21-2012, 09:04 PM

cool camper cool thread

07-05-2011, 10:19 PM	#1
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	"The Huntsman" I purchased this unit from LockDoc and it is a pretty decent 1972 "Huntsman" camper. It even had the original intercom system, and the stove has never been used. I will have it in the back of my Longhorn when the Longhorn can move under it's own power. I'll get more pics later. We used it last weekend and it worked out great so far. Thanks Leon! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-05-2011, 11:33 PM	#2
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: "The Huntsman" Pretty cool! Sounds like you got a nice camper, and it looks well taken care of from the outside anyway. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

07-06-2011, 07:53 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: "The Huntsman" I'm glad to see that one saved. I just may know a bit about those particular campers. I had the same camper on my '71 Custom Camper/20. My kids grew up camping in class. Have fun with it! Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

07-06-2011, 09:40 AM	#5
GOPAPA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,553	Re: "The Huntsman" You will have a traveling conversational piece when you get er togeather thats for sure.. I ask the wife abut the one shown on here from around Sacremento for us to buy but she says naaa ,,wants something newer..darn! I like em ..like yours too Ryan.. __________________ When you learn a thing a day you store up smart.

07-06-2011, 02:28 PM	#6
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: "The Huntsman" Seeing how we were keeping this camper on a budget, we installed a window air in the right rear window. Later on I will put a window back there and put a nice roof unit on there. I haven't found any decent used ones, and I figure if we keep this a while I might as well get a new one. We tried the refrig and it doesn't work on electricity, so I might replace it with a dorm type fridge. Those multi fuel units are real pricey too. This camper definitely needs to be in a 3/4 ton or bigger though. The ole dodge didn't like it too well. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-06-2011, 03:04 PM	#7
Cole Trickle C-10 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Corona,CA Posts: 1,001	Re: "The Huntsman" Very cool..... I might actualy own a long bed if I had a peice of history like that lying around __________________ 1969 Short Fleet 350/SM465 4.5/6.5 ECE drop 20" Raceline Wheels 1998 2dr Tahoe 5/7 drop 20"/22" Coys-sold Build thread...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401910

07-06-2011, 04:04 PM	#8
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: "The Huntsman" Thanks. Right now I'm trying to figure out how I want to come up with a hitch for the truck while the camper is in it. I might have the camper in it when we go to the All Truck Nats in September. IDK though. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-06-2011, 04:12 PM	#9
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: "The Huntsman" you know these campers are beast and i am sad to say i never been in one

07-06-2011, 04:16 PM	#10
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: "The Huntsman" We had 5 guys sleeping in it saturday night. You could have squeezed in one, maybe two more. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-06-2011, 05:03 PM	#11
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: "The Huntsman" awesome. i want to build a 68 custom camper with trim and a side toolbox in the bed...

07-06-2011, 08:27 PM	#12
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,770	Re: "The Huntsman" Great score! That thing is cool!

07-06-2011, 09:47 PM	#13
cpisani70@aol.com Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wallingford CT Posts: 260	Re: "The Huntsman" My "new" truck had a huntsmen camper on it when I was buying it I had to have the PO remove it because I couldn't ship it with it on. When I got the truck I found in all the paper work the info on the camper. It had a lifetime warranty maybe I should have left it on haha! Posted via Mobile Device

07-06-2011, 10:01 PM	#14
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: "The Huntsman" That is way __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

07-06-2011, 10:23 PM	#15
rcbildr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gold Bar, WA Posts: 1,216	Re: "The Huntsman" Sweet!!! I'm jealous. Later on I'm hoping to find a travel trailer to be pulled by my 67 Burb. My g/f and I have been looking at campers like that for our 83 C30. __________________ My Projects: 1960 GMC 1/2ton with 305 V6 (daily driver) 1963 Chevy 1/2ton 2wd...converting to 4x4 1967 Suburban 1/2ton 2wd My Girlfriends Projects 1985 Chevy Suburban 3/4ton 4x4 with 6.2L diesel, 4" lift, converted to TH-400, Warn Premium manual hubs, & Wildcat 315/75/R16 tires. (daily driver) 1978 Camaro Type LT with a Marine 350 & vortec heads, Rochester Carb, & roller cam 1978 Camaro Z28

07-07-2011, 07:36 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: "The Huntsman" That Longhorn will act like the camper's not even on there. It was easy to forget it was there on my '71 (watch those branches!). I think it may have settled an inch and rode a bit smoother,but handled like it had nothing on there. Here's a couple more pictures to help inspire what you'll have when putting it back on one of these trucks: Attached Images __________________ "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 ~



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07-07-2011, 03:18 PM	#17
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: "The Huntsman" Thanks Tim. That's kind of cool how the parchment almost matched the camper's gold color on it. I am glad it will settle the spring pack I put on this truck. I think I'll add some air bags to keep it from swaying as much. I did get the step bumper from Leon with it and am trying to come up with a way I can slide it in and out when I remove the camper. Any how, here are more pics of the camper. Don't laugh at our redneck A/C. It works and it was cheap. You can see the intercom mounted on the LH wall. It'll be cool to have that hooked up and functional. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-02-2011, 08:59 PM	#18
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: "The Huntsman" Well Mathew and my brother finally got the camper off the poor ole Dodge half ton. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-03-2011, 07:36 AM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: "The Huntsman" My Huntsman came originally with the graphics painted turquoise and the original owner painted them Ochre to match the truck. He was a real stickler for detail. Will you take a close up of the Huntsman logo in letters made of log? I always thought that was so cool. The emblem on the back is cool,too. I remember Topeka,KS but not sure of the other plant location. Was it Anaheim,CA? __________________ "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 ~

08-03-2011, 02:37 PM	#20
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: "The Huntsman" I'm not sure of the plant but can check mine. I'll snap a pic of the logo soon. Yes, I agree the logo is pretty awesome. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-03-2011, 06:28 PM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: "The Huntsman" Lincoln Logs __________________ "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 ~

06-21-2012, 05:25 PM	#22
Dustin Ells Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Vinita, ok Posts: 1	Re: "The Huntsman" I just found this Thread and I'd like to say WOW, My grandmother was co-owner of the Huntsman inc company. Her and her husband ran this company for many years in Chetopa ks. She has since passed away. Btw her name was Dottie Coons. you can google that as well. But i'm really glad to see that all they did in the past still lives on..And no I dont have any of the old books or paper work on any of these campers. Just wanted to join and say wow what a privilege to have been a small part of this company an to have seen the plant were these were built.

06-21-2012, 08:12 PM	#23
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Re: "The Huntsman" some of those old campers came with an extendable rear bumper for campers here is a not so good pic but if it would help I could take pictures of it now as it is off my truck. Might put a want to buy on parts board as there may be a few of these around. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

06-21-2012, 08:25 PM	#24
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Re: "The Huntsman" here's another pic I have when it's off Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

06-21-2012, 09:04 PM	#25
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: "The Huntsman" cool camper cool thread __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911

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