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You could determine the fate of this camper shell
First of all, I don’t really know what it is (year, make, or model). It’s old, and the interior wood is peeling pretty good. Do people restore these old camper shells? Is it doomed for the dumpster?
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Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell
The outer shell looks good. The panel interior, not so good. If a man could replace a section at a time, (and brace it), I would think it would be worth a go. I plan to cut down an 8 footer to short bed length some day. It would be much the same. As far as interior wood, ditch the paneling for some quality plywood. I like the rear entrance. Unique.
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Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell
New paneling wouldn't be a hard thing to do. I restore about anything under the sun. I can only speak for myself. The one I bought is a later 70s one. All aluminum, frame and all. Just a bare shell, no paneling. I could panel it but I want an easy on and off one and this thing is very light. It's tan with crank-up windows in the center of the side with plexiglass bubble windows (think van-era) that are fixed. Those had been amber but are darker and not so clear anymore. They originally had scroll work around the edges. I bought orange glass tint from a stained glass hobby supply house for the clear glass crank-outs and rear hatch. So far that's it. I plan on woodgraining the tan paint and adding some clearance lights. I may add some foam to just the ceiling because when it rains it's super loud. I say if you like it restore it
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Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell
I hate to get rid of anything that's classic... but I'd have to have a really strong emotional attachment to hold onto that one.
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Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell
Of course it’s fixable!
That will be very easy to “Remodel” Unscrew the peeling paneling from the roof, and replace it with new backer board, and cover it with foam backed interior cloth. My Grandparents used to take a Two Week Walleye Fishing trip up to Canada every year, in a “Camper” just like the one you show. |
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Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell
Good thing I’m not your neighbor, that thing would have some vinyl lettering on it, “68 Bowtie’s, Shagg’n Wagon”
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Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell
Personally I like it and would put the effort in to fixing it up
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Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell
I like it, it needs to be fixed!
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Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell
I think it needs restoration.
Search ( Camper Shell) here. There is lots of interest and restore stuff.
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Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell
Lots of food for thought! I initially planned for it to go, but I also don’t like the idea of junking it. I may peel off the wood for now and of course add the shaggin wagon letters.
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Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell
That is a save and wouldn't be much to redo
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Personally I really like the canopy tops. They’re all the trend right now and I’m sure someone would love to have it and restore it, if you don’t plan to make use of it. I have no idea what they’re worth, I’ve seen people try to give them away and end up junking them and I’ve seen others go for $500.
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Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell
You focus on restoring the camper and I’ll take the truck off your hands!
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Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell
I'm glad its a save. I bought an old hull of a Scotty that needed scrapped too. If I can save one, you can too. Before and after.
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Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell
My vote is to restore it.
I get a mix of comments for mine. Most people say they like it. |
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Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell
Pops 68 in 1971
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Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell
Well, I didn't sell it, but I'm not restoring it either. I gave it to a young man that also has a 70 c10. Him and his friends picked it up today. Much more likely they will fix it up than if I keep it... lol
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Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell
Good job on passing it to the next person.
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Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell
![]() In my younger years some of these was raised off the ground And they were storage sheds. Glad you let it live another day ![]()
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