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cornerstone · 05-21-2018, 01:28 AM

Im lovin this work you guys are doing. So quickly too. It really looks like a FUN project. In a post way back you said that these are popping up more and more in your area. I think I need to start hunting in Arizona since I havent seen a one here in Texas for a long time. Its probably just that since this build has started I have wanted one of these more and more. A C20 actually would be a real investment, unlike the 26 foot Allegra motorhome that sat insured and unused for nearly 3 years in my front yard. It had F*%# 460 /C6 combo that drank a case a mile @ $4.65/gallon gas (back a few years).

I think the perfect combo for me would be what you have, with the camper that could be removed and a dump bed set-up to run around in. Work and play in the same truck! I wonder if this has been done... they say nothing is new under the sun.

Keep up the awesome work, then post picks of you and the family around a campfire with that beauty in the background. At the pace you are going it will be soon!

71meangreenc10 · 05-21-2018, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by cornerstone

Im lovin this work you guys are doing. So quickly too. It really looks like a FUN project. In a post way back you said that these are popping up more and more in your area. I think I need to start hunting in Arizona since I havent seen a one here in Texas for a long time. Its probably just that since this build has started I have wanted one of these more and more. A C20 actually would be a real investment, unlike the 26 foot Allegra motorhome that sat insured and unused for nearly 3 years in my front yard. It had F*%# 460 /C6 combo that drank a case a mile @ $4.65/gallon gas (back a few years).

I think the perfect combo for me would be what you have, with the camper that could be removed and a dump bed set-up to run around in. Work and play in the same truck! I wonder if this has been done... they say nothing is new under the sun.

Keep up the awesome work, then post picks of you and the family around a campfire with that beauty in the background. At the pace you are going it will be soon!

Thanks,

Did you see this one in MN? https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/d...588054660.html

The wife said "Get it Done" so this one moved to the front of the line. I am hoping (Hope is not an action word) to have this one running by the end of summer. Once I figure out the fuel system on this engine, the rest should be a wrap....About to start throwing mad $$$$$ at this one....

Smitty

cornerstone · 05-21-2018, 11:37 AM

I have not seen that one. It looks like a great ride for the money. Id have to address the creative "trim color" selection but thats easy. Thanks alot!

Bagd72Chevy · 05-21-2018, 11:38 AM

This is awesome. Going to follow along myself.

71meangreenc10 · 05-21-2018, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bagd72Chevy

This is awesome. Going to follow along myself.

Jump on the train

Smitty

71meangreenc10 · 06-12-2018, 11:24 PM

So after a needed vacation I am back on the Motor Home.

Got the front cap wrapped in Filon. This was the biggest pain of the entire re-wrap....
On to the roof...

Smitty

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-13-2018, 08:58 AM

It's looking great!!!

71meangreenc10 · 06-13-2018, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

It's looking great!!!

Thanks

Smitty

71meangreenc10 · 06-17-2018, 10:45 PM

Roof and vent installed.

Takes about three days to cure. Pain in the rear....

Smitty

builtbyKane · 06-18-2018, 09:01 PM

That's going to be a fun family rig. It's looking great.

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-18-2018, 09:49 PM

It's gonna be cozy and look awesome.

*Jens Jimmy* · 07-07-2018, 11:21 PM

Awesome project, cant wait for the next post

71meangreenc10 · 07-09-2018, 06:47 PM

Doing electrical plumbing now.....Head is about to hurt with this 5.3/8L90E conversion...

Smitty

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-09-2018, 10:43 PM

I have faith in ya! You're doing awesome so far....

71meangreenc10 · 07-09-2018, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by builtbyKane

That's going to be a fun family rig. It's looking great.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

It's gonna be cozy and look awesome.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jens Jimmy

Awesome project, cant wait for the next post

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I have faith in ya! You're doing awesome so far....

Thanks guys

I have the floor in and a lot of insulation in the walls done. Waiting on the electrical lady to validate and certify my 120v wiring. Getting the outer trim on as they really do not sell what you need to do it so I came up with my own. I'll post some pics tomorrow.

Smitty

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-10-2018, 08:46 AM

Looking forward to seeing the pics

71meangreenc10 · 07-18-2018, 11:28 PM

So here are the pics of the progress. Floor in, electrical done, top trim installed. Lots of sweat equity....

Smitty

71meangreenc10 · 07-18-2018, 11:32 PM

When the aftermarket does not provide what you need, you make what you need. Me and a friend used a bead roller to help fabricate the front cap trim. After I weld it up, it will be powder coated.

Smitty

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-19-2018, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71meangreenc10

When the aftermarket does not provide what you need, you make what you need. Me and a friend used a bead roller to help fabricate the front cap trim. After I weld it up, it will be powder coated.

Smitty

Nice progress, nice job on the cap trim. The floor is good looking.

71meangreenc10 · 07-19-2018, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Nice progress, nice job on the cap trim. The floor is good looking.

Thank you!

Smitty

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-19-2018, 07:27 PM

Great work! The roof looks very nice as does everything else. The floor turned out great too.

RDrancher · 07-19-2018, 07:46 PM

Talk about a labor of love. Nice progress man!

71meangreenc10 · 07-20-2018, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Great work! The roof looks very nice as does everything else. The floor turned out great too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RDrancher

Talk about a labor of love. Nice progress man!

Thank you!!

Smitty

71meangreenc10 · 07-29-2018, 10:47 PM

Window frames corrected and back windows installed.....

Smitty

71meangreenc10 · 08-13-2018, 12:46 AM

Got the rear light bar mounted, still got to add the outer lights. Now on to powder coating. Front trim on and sealed. Walls should be in this week.....

Smitty

05-21-2018, 01:28 AM	#51
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads Im lovin this work you guys are doing. So quickly too. It really looks like a FUN project. In a post way back you said that these are popping up more and more in your area. I think I need to start hunting in Arizona since I havent seen a one here in Texas for a long time. Its probably just that since this build has started I have wanted one of these more and more. A C20 actually would be a real investment, unlike the 26 foot Allegra motorhome that sat insured and unused for nearly 3 years in my front yard. It had F*%# 460 /C6 combo that drank a case a mile @ $4.65/gallon gas (back a few years). I think the perfect combo for me would be what you have, with the camper that could be removed and a dump bed set-up to run around in. Work and play in the same truck! I wonder if this has been done... they say nothing is new under the sun. Keep up the awesome work, then post picks of you and the family around a campfire with that beauty in the background. At the pace you are going it will be soon!

05-21-2018, 11:37 AM	#53
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads I have not seen that one. It looks like a great ride for the money. Id have to address the creative "trim color" selection but thats easy. Thanks alot!

05-21-2018, 11:38 AM	#54
Bagd72Chevy C10 Collector Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 417	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads This is awesome. Going to follow along myself. __________________ ///Ryan 1972 Chevy C-10-Bagged, Blown LT1, 700r4, Suicide Doors 1967 GMC- SC & Cam'd 4.8, built 4l80, 3200 stall, posi, 4.10 1967 Chevy LWB- 454 and patina 1971 Blazer - Rusty 1968 Crewcab project

06-12-2018, 11:24 PM	#56
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads So after a needed vacation I am back on the Motor Home. Got the front cap wrapped in Filon. This was the biggest pain of the entire re-wrap.... On to the roof... Smitty Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

06-13-2018, 08:58 AM	#57
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads It's looking great!!! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

06-17-2018, 10:45 PM	#59
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads Roof and vent installed. Takes about three days to cure. Pain in the rear.... Smitty Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

06-18-2018, 09:01 PM	#60
builtbyKane Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: mountain home, AR Posts: 794	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads That's going to be a fun family rig. It's looking great. __________________ Project Double Tap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=555901 69 Olive Verde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=734720

06-18-2018, 09:49 PM	#61
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads It's gonna be cozy and look awesome. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

07-07-2018, 11:21 PM	#62
Jens Jimmy Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Springdale, AR Posts: 834	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads Awesome project, cant wait for the next post

07-09-2018, 06:47 PM	#63
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads Doing electrical plumbing now.....Head is about to hurt with this 5.3/8L90E conversion... Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

07-09-2018, 10:43 PM	#64
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads I have faith in ya! You're doing awesome so far.... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

07-10-2018, 08:46 AM	#66
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads Looking forward to seeing the pics __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

07-18-2018, 11:28 PM	#67
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads So here are the pics of the progress. Floor in, electrical done, top trim installed. Lots of sweat equity.... Smitty Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

07-18-2018, 11:32 PM	#68
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads When the aftermarket does not provide what you need, you make what you need. Me and a friend used a bead roller to help fabricate the front cap trim. After I weld it up, it will be powder coated. Smitty Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

07-19-2018, 07:27 PM	#71
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads Great work! The roof looks very nice as does everything else. The floor turned out great too. __________________ 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.*



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07-19-2018, 07:46 PM	#72
RDrancher Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Decatur, Texas Posts: 673	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads Talk about a labor of love. Nice progress man! __________________ Romans 10:9 - The Truth

07-29-2018, 10:47 PM	#74
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads Window frames corrected and back windows installed..... Smitty Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

08-13-2018, 12:46 AM	#75
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: Re-Open the Open Roads Got the rear light bar mounted, still got to add the outer lights. Now on to powder coating. Front trim on and sealed. Walls should be in this week..... Smitty Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

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