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barepaint · 06-26-2006, 10:09 PM

My buddy Lars an old race car expert modified a reese for Me...It bolts to exsisting holes...have welder will modify...try that then there is no bumper issues...grab an old one anywhere and make it fit...By the way that ride rocks...Its a custom...I'm sure of that not a custom camper...GMC Had custom camper door letters not emblems though...yours says custom right and its an emblem correct? black with blue and red rectangles...custom letters in chrome?

Longhorn Man · 06-26-2006, 10:15 PM

All the hitch companies recomend against welding on the recievers, buit if you are a real good welder, or know one, it's cool.
I can't wend to save my life, My welding looks like some one dumped liquid slag all over the place.

clif1968 · 06-26-2006, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barepaint

My buddy Lars an old race car expert modified a reese for Me...It bolts to exsisting holes...have welder will modify...try that then there is no bumper issues...grab an old one anywhere and make it fit...By the way that ride rocks...Its a custom...I'm sure of that not a custom camper...GMC Had custom camper door letters not emblems though...yours says custom right and its an emblem correct? black with blue and red rectangles...custom letters in chrome?

Took me awhile to post, I loaded up Windows Vista Beta 2 this afternoon. WOW!!! Took me a few hours to get drivers loaded,

, but it is unreal!!!

Mine just has the Custom emblems, and they are original. Even if it's not a custom camper it is optioned the same, just dont have the emblems. Thats fine with me. I'm more that happy with it. As far as the hitch goes, I dont think I'll be cutting and welding on one. I'll just stick with pullin my boat, its not heavy and I'm only a couple of blocks from the lake. You have a very sweet truck barepaint. You plan doing anything with it, (wheels,tires, drivetrain mods) or stayin all original?

**special-K** · 06-27-2006, 07:26 AM

That weld on those bumpers wasn`t an easy one to get penetration on since the plate is like 1/2" and the rest is prolly 3/16".On a weld like that,the thinner metal wants to melt before the thicker is penetrated.You`re good,though.Just keep an eye on it.Get us a picture with the boat hooked-up,maybe at the water.
They don`t want anyone welding or modifying hitches to protect their liability.There`s no voodoo to it.I`ve made plenty of hitched,bumpers,and altered more.There`s a Business in my area called "Trick Trucks" and they are "the place" to go for your custom truck stuff.They are so lame.All they do is order stuff for you,mark it up,charge shipping,and offer to take more money for "bolting" the part on.I wanted to get a chrome step bumper to put on my`90 Blazer(the real one),but they didn`t list one.I told them to just get the pickup one,it`s work.They said there were wires that ran through the brackets on Blazers,so they`d have to drill holes for them and re-route the wires.They didn`t want to get involved in a liability situation.They didn`t even want to just mess with the wires and tie them up w/o going through the brackets."What if your lights go out and someone hits you?We`d be liable."

clif1968 · 06-27-2006, 09:25 AM

Heres my boat, I dont have any pics with it hooked up to the '68.

**special-K** · 06-27-2006, 11:01 AM

Nice boat.Can`t wait to see the combo.BTW,I just started a thread for that kind of picture.On the Custom Camper discussion,I thought I`d mention the`67 GMC Camper Cruisers.That was a unique model and way cool.I think they were all 3/4tons.This is one fine example:

Emblem of front fenders:

barepaint · 06-28-2006, 09:29 PM

okay a few things to h@ll with the hitch companies weld a reese...done it many times...average welding skills...never lost anything...better them bend the bumper or even the frame and tucks nice,,,second nice custom it doesn't matter if its a camper also...third nice boat we are cut of the same cloth lmao...just bought the boat ebay 454 jetdrive 2500 bucks

barepaint · 06-28-2006, 09:33 PM

are u a redneck if your boat motor is bigger then truck motor

**special-K** · 06-29-2006, 08:03 AM

You`re a redneck if the big motor is in the bow.

barepaint · 06-29-2006, 09:07 PM

u right k...it may end up there lol

stllookn · 06-29-2006, 09:16 PM

'68 3/4 ton Custom Camper emblems on a CST.

barepaint · 06-29-2006, 09:37 PM

cool still lookin

**special-K** · 06-30-2006, 06:14 AM

Hey!Where`s the 50th anniversery emblem???

Longhorn Man · 06-30-2006, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Hey!Where`s the 50th anniversery emblem???

There never was one.

stllookn · 06-30-2006, 03:46 PM

Yes, I wish they would have made one!

**special-K** · 07-01-2006, 07:52 AM

A little "dry" humor on my part.You would think a 50th anniversary would have been worthy of an emblem.If it was today,you better believe it would be all over it.

barepaint · 07-01-2006, 06:43 PM

reese man...its the way to go

06-26-2006, 10:09 PM	#26
barepaint Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 305	Re: 68 custom camper? My buddy Lars an old race car expert modified a reese for Me...It bolts to exsisting holes...have welder will modify...try that then there is no bumper issues...grab an old one anywhere and make it fit...By the way that ride rocks...Its a custom...I'm sure of that not a custom camper...GMC Had custom camper door letters not emblems though...yours says custom right and its an emblem correct? black with blue and red rectangles...custom letters in chrome? Attached Images Last edited by barepaint; 06-26-2006 at 10:14 PM.

06-26-2006, 10:15 PM	#27
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 68 custom camper? All the hitch companies recomend against welding on the recievers, buit if you are a real good welder, or know one, it's cool. I can't wend to save my life, My welding looks like some one dumped liquid slag all over the place.

06-27-2006, 07:26 AM	#29
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: 68 custom camper? That weld on those bumpers wasn`t an easy one to get penetration on since the plate is like 1/2" and the rest is prolly 3/16".On a weld like that,the thinner metal wants to melt before the thicker is penetrated.You`re good,though.Just keep an eye on it.Get us a picture with the boat hooked-up,maybe at the water. They don`t want anyone welding or modifying hitches to protect their liability.There`s no voodoo to it.I`ve made plenty of hitched,bumpers,and altered more.There`s a Business in my area called "Trick Trucks" and they are "the place" to go for your custom truck stuff.They are so lame.All they do is order stuff for you,mark it up,charge shipping,and offer to take more money for "bolting" the part on.I wanted to get a chrome step bumper to put on my`90 Blazer(the real one),but they didn`t list one.I told them to just get the pickup one,it`s work.They said there were wires that ran through the brackets on Blazers,so they`d have to drill holes for them and re-route the wires.They didn`t want to get involved in a liability situation.They didn`t even want to just mess with the wires and tie them up w/o going through the brackets."What if your lights go out and someone hits you?We`d be liable." __________________ "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 ~

06-27-2006, 09:25 AM	#30
clif1968 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eufaula, OK Posts: 103	Re: 68 custom camper? Heres my boat, I dont have any pics with it hooked up to the '68. Attached Images __________________ Clif '68 C/10 LWB, 327, TH400, 12 bolt

06-27-2006, 11:01 AM	#31
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: 68 custom camper? Nice boat.Can`t wait to see the combo.BTW,I just started a thread for that kind of picture.On the Custom Camper discussion,I thought I`d mention the`67 GMC Camper Cruisers.That was a unique model and way cool.I think they were all 3/4tons.This is one fine example: Emblem of front fenders: __________________ "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 ~

06-28-2006, 09:29 PM	#32
barepaint Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 305	Re: 68 custom camper? okay a few things to h@ll with the hitch companies weld a reese...done it many times...average welding skills...never lost anything...better them bend the bumper or even the frame and tucks nice,,,second nice custom it doesn't matter if its a camper also...third nice boat we are cut of the same cloth lmao...just bought the boat ebay 454 jetdrive 2500 bucks Attached Images Last edited by barepaint; 06-28-2006 at 09:31 PM.

06-28-2006, 09:33 PM	#33
barepaint Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 305	Re: 68 custom camper? are u a redneck if your boat motor is bigger then truck motor Attached Images

06-29-2006, 08:03 AM	#34
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: 68 custom camper? You`re a redneck if the big motor is in the bow. __________________ "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 ~

06-29-2006, 09:07 PM	#35
barepaint Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 305	Re: 68 custom camper? u right k...it may end up there lol

06-29-2006, 09:16 PM	#36
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: 68 custom camper? '68 3/4 ton Custom Camper emblems on a CST. Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

06-29-2006, 09:37 PM	#37
barepaint Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 305	Re: 68 custom camper? cool still lookin

06-30-2006, 06:14 AM	#38
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: 68 custom camper? Hey!Where`s the 50th anniversery emblem??? __________________ "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 ~

06-30-2006, 03:46 PM	#40
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: 68 custom camper? Yes, I wish they would have made one! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

07-01-2006, 07:52 AM	#41
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: 68 custom camper? A little "dry" humor on my part.You would think a 50th anniversary would have been worthy of an emblem.If it was today,you better believe it would be all over it. __________________ "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 ~

07-01-2006, 06:43 PM	#42
barepaint Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 305	Re: 68 custom camper? reese man...its the way to go Last edited by barepaint; 07-01-2006 at 06:44 PM.



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