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rico_vancouver · 07-28-2006, 12:27 PM

Well you could also consider me an oldie too... I am about to be transferred ownership of my dad's '68 Chev 3/4 ton Camper Special (327). We've had it since new, but it hasn't seen much action over the last couple of decades. Only the odd trip to Home Depot or to the dump, so lack of use has taken it's toll. No rust to speak of, and the mechanicals are pretty good. It needs some cosmetic TLC and some electrical help.

My brother was the most recent owner, but he's got a new baby boy, and says he doesn't have time to work on it. So I'm going to give it a go. I need to fix the electricals to get it running, then get the engine tweaked to pass our emissions testing here in Vancouver (BC). Then the long road to getting the cosmetics up to snuff to pass our "Collectors status" review so I can insure it for only $20/month.

To that end, to get this cut-rate insurance, you have to keep the vehicle in "as new" condition. i.e. you can't put on a set of low-pro tires on 20" rims or a DVD/TV system in the dash. Not a problem for me, as I like the nostalgia of keeping it relatively original. A couple of quick questions however:

Mine has white bumpers, both front and rear step; was chrome a factory option?
Same too with front grille surround, as well as the 3-point camper-style mirrors
trim - mine has the mouldings that run along the detail along the sides; was this an option? i.e. do I have to put it back on to be original? I've seen many restorations without the mouldings, and I like the clean look
wooden bed liner - I've been scouring this forum looking for original equipment lists and options; mine has the wooden bed that needs replacing. Can I just run some decent wood through my table saw and bolt it in, or is it custom fitted somehow?

I don't have any digital pics right now, but will take some and grab the VIN and do some more research. In the meantime, I'm off for a week of fishing, so looking forward to seeing what those more knowledgeable than I have to say.

Thx.

Rich
'68 Chev Camper Special

07-28-2006, 12:27 PM	#1
rico_vancouver Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 8	Newbie looking for input Well you could also consider me an oldie too... I am about to be transferred ownership of my dad's '68 Chev 3/4 ton Camper Special (327). We've had it since new, but it hasn't seen much action over the last couple of decades. Only the odd trip to Home Depot or to the dump, so lack of use has taken it's toll. No rust to speak of, and the mechanicals are pretty good. It needs some cosmetic TLC and some electrical help. My brother was the most recent owner, but he's got a new baby boy, and says he doesn't have time to work on it. So I'm going to give it a go. I need to fix the electricals to get it running, then get the engine tweaked to pass our emissions testing here in Vancouver (BC). Then the long road to getting the cosmetics up to snuff to pass our "Collectors status" review so I can insure it for only $20/month. To that end, to get this cut-rate insurance, you have to keep the vehicle in "as new" condition. i.e. you can't put on a set of low-pro tires on 20" rims or a DVD/TV system in the dash. Not a problem for me, as I like the nostalgia of keeping it relatively original. A couple of quick questions however: Mine has white bumpers, both front and rear step; was chrome a factory option? Same too with front grille surround, as well as the 3-point camper-style mirrors trim - mine has the mouldings that run along the detail along the sides; was this an option? i.e. do I have to put it back on to be original? I've seen many restorations without the mouldings, and I like the clean look wooden bed liner - I've been scouring this forum looking for original equipment lists and options; mine has the wooden bed that needs replacing. Can I just run some decent wood through my table saw and bolt it in, or is it custom fitted somehow? I don't have any digital pics right now, but will take some and grab the VIN and do some more research. In the meantime, I'm off for a week of fishing, so looking forward to seeing what those more knowledgeable than I have to say. Thx. Rich '68 Chev Camper Special



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