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68Stepbed · 06-09-2006, 12:59 PM

The camper had to go. Took it off Wed. evening, and WOW what a difference. I don't think I'll ever put it back on.

wedgemon · 06-09-2006, 01:49 PM

W O W

79BIG10 · 06-09-2006, 02:18 PM

What a difference! From a old retired looking truck to a sport style with a camper off. Time to sell the camper for funds for the truck!!

Nolowrider · 06-09-2006, 02:31 PM

I don't have a problem with toppers as long as it not a 8ft topper on a 6ft bed. They can look nice if done right. I agree that it looks like two different trucks.

Malo83 · 06-09-2006, 02:42 PM

A mild 2/3 drop in attitude and a chrome rear bumper and she'll be classic

bigblock73 · 06-09-2006, 03:08 PM

Looks sweet!

Up her in MN, a camper is something you "camp" in (ie sleep)...what you had was a "topper" (used to keep items secure and dry).

Southedisto · 06-09-2006, 04:22 PM

Much better!!

smirch9 · 06-09-2006, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

Looks sweet!

Up her in MN, a camper is something you "camp" in (ie sleep)...what you had was a "topper" (used to keep items secure and dry).

I use mine to keep things dry, and not to sleep in! Looks like a completley different truck and very nice btw!

wedgemon · 06-09-2006, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Malo83

. . . chrome rear bumper and she'll be classic

Currently starting the pool on when he'll have the chrome bumper.

I'm in for June 20.

- Dave

**N2TRUX** · 06-09-2006, 08:39 PM

That looks much better Matt. Now put your other wheels back on and it will really be rockin...

1974gmc · 06-09-2006, 08:51 PM

Nice! looks a whole lot better with the canopy off. Would look sweet with a mild drop on it now

**Palf70Step** · 06-09-2006, 09:16 PM

Very Nice!!!!

Lynx · 06-09-2006, 10:23 PM

Much better with out the topper!

84slopwaggin · 06-09-2006, 10:47 PM

Much Much Better

79BIG10 · 06-09-2006, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wedgemon

Currently starting the pool on when he'll have the chrome bumper.

I'm in for June 20.

- Dave

I say July 4th. Trade the camper shell for a chrome bumper and get it even faster.

boxrodz · 06-10-2006, 12:19 AM

Actually, the topper looks in decent shape and looks alright on the truck... But, it looks classier without it. I agree with a mild drop, say, ah... 4-6.

Regardless, sharp-looking and clean truck.

68Stepbed · 06-10-2006, 08:35 AM

Thanks for the responses guys. Yeah, the chrome bumper is a must now. Will the bumpers and brackets from 81-87 Blazers and Suburbans work? My wife was a little upset about taking it off because it was nice to keep stuff dry. I may sell the topper and buy a tonneau cover that I can roll back. My dad put one on his '01 and it is really nice. It mounts with clamps to the inner bedsides and the rails and vinyl are together so when you roll it up the bars roll up with it. It's also made to adjust so you can tighten the tension to keep the vinyl from sagging. I'll get pics later.

N2TRUX, I'm gonna keep the rallyes, though the Hopsters would look great.

What would be the cheapest way to lower the rear a little?

eagle23 · 06-10-2006, 09:14 AM

Sent you a PM.

**N2TRUX** · 06-10-2006, 09:34 AM

Matt,
Having had a bed cover on almost every daily driver I have owned let me make a suggestion. Go with a hard cover like a Snuglid by Snug Top www.snugtop.com. They will keep your bed the driest, and can be removed in minutes with two people.

The Suburban, Blazer or "sport bumper" is what your after for the rear. You will have to find a set of truck brackets though. The Burb/Blazer brackets won't work.

Yeah Hopsters, that's what you had on there at first. What ever you do don't put them back on there now. Then you will be forced to leave them cause your truck will ....

stepside454 · 06-10-2006, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

Looks sweet!

Up her in MN, a camper is something you "camp" in (ie sleep)...what you had was a "topper" (used to keep items secure and dry).

Jeff, when I moved here to Missouri from Minnesnowta I still said topper & they had no clue what I was talkin about.
They call em camper shells in these parts

68Stepbed · 06-10-2006, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by stepside454

Jeff, when I moved here to Missouri from Minnesnowta I still said topper & they had no clue what I was talkin about.
They call em camper shells in these parts

One of those north and south things called different names. Up north people drink pop, where as down here everything's a coke no matter what the brand.

stepside454 · 06-10-2006, 04:59 PM

I knew part of Tx was like that, I didnt realize TN was to. Actually here in St.louis, they dont know what pop is....its soda LOL

79BIG10 · 06-10-2006, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stepside454

I knew part of Tx was like that, I didnt realize TN was to. Actually here in St.louis, they dont know what pop is....its soda LOL

I think it's most of Texas

higgiec10 · 06-11-2006, 01:38 AM

Looks Nice.

06-09-2006, 12:59 PM	#1
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	I just couldn't stand it any longer The camper had to go. Took it off Wed. evening, and WOW what a difference. I don't think I'll ever put it back on. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system Last edited by 68Stepbed; 10-04-2007 at 10:34 PM.

06-09-2006, 01:49 PM	#2
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	Re: I just couldn't stand it any longer *W O W* __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club

06-09-2006, 02:18 PM	#3
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Re: I just couldn't stand it any longer What a difference! From a old retired looking truck to a sport style with a camper off. Time to sell the camper for funds for the truck!! __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

06-09-2006, 02:31 PM	#4
Nolowrider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,365	Re: I just couldn't stand it any longer I don't have a problem with toppers as long as it not a 8ft topper on a 6ft bed. They can look nice if done right. I agree that it looks like two different trucks.

06-09-2006, 02:42 PM	#5
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: I just couldn't stand it any longer A mild 2/3 drop in attitude and a chrome rear bumper and she'll be classic

06-09-2006, 03:08 PM	#6
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: I just couldn't stand it any longer Looks sweet! Up her in MN, a camper is something you "camp" in (ie sleep)...what you had was a "topper" (used to keep items secure and dry). __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

06-09-2006, 04:22 PM	#7
Southedisto River life...... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Orangeburg SC Posts: 1,078	Re: I just couldn't stand it any longer Much better!! __________________ I like wheelin in Dixie!

06-09-2006, 08:39 PM	#10
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06-09-2006, 08:51 PM	#11
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06-09-2006, 09:16 PM	#12
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06-09-2006, 10:23 PM	#13
Lynx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Re: I just couldn't stand it any longer Much better with out the topper! __________________ Ben 1983 Silverado SWB 305 2002 Silverado Extended Cab 5.3 http://members.shaw.ca/bkennett

06-09-2006, 10:47 PM	#14
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	Re: I just couldn't stand it any longer Much Much Better

06-10-2006, 12:19 AM	#16
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: I just couldn't stand it any longer Actually, the topper looks in decent shape and looks alright on the truck... But, it looks classier without it. I agree with a mild drop, say, ah... 4-6. Regardless, sharp-looking and clean truck. __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

06-10-2006, 08:35 AM	#17
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: I just couldn't stand it any longer Thanks for the responses guys. Yeah, the chrome bumper is a must now. Will the bumpers and brackets from 81-87 Blazers and Suburbans work? My wife was a little upset about taking it off because it was nice to keep stuff dry. I may sell the topper and buy a tonneau cover that I can roll back. My dad put one on his '01 and it is really nice. It mounts with clamps to the inner bedsides and the rails and vinyl are together so when you roll it up the bars roll up with it. It's also made to adjust so you can tighten the tension to keep the vinyl from sagging. I'll get pics later. N2TRUX, I'm gonna keep the rallyes, though the Hopsters would look great. What would be the cheapest way to lower the rear a little? __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

06-10-2006, 09:14 AM	#18
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06-10-2006, 09:34 AM	#19
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: I just couldn't stand it any longer Matt, Having had a bed cover on almost every daily driver I have owned let me make a suggestion. Go with a hard cover like a Snuglid by Snug Top www.snugtop.com. They will keep your bed the driest, and can be removed in minutes with two people. The Suburban, Blazer or "sport bumper" is what your after for the rear. You will have to find a set of truck brackets though. The Burb/Blazer brackets won't work. Yeah Hopsters, that's what you had on there at first. What ever you do don't put them back on there now. Then you will be forced to leave them cause your truck will .... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-10-2006, 04:59 PM	#22
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	Re: I just couldn't stand it any longer I knew part of Tx was like that, I didnt realize TN was to. Actually here in St.louis, they dont know what pop is....its soda LOL __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

06-11-2006, 01:38 AM	#24
higgiec10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: baytown Posts: 243	Re: I just couldn't stand it any longer Looks Nice.

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