Can anyone tell me about a '76 GMC Camper Special?

[70chevc10]

I just got off the phone with my mom back home (I'm in Europe for school until July) and just found out she bought a truck. Now, my mom isn't a truck kind of girl, but felt she needed a truck to take stuff to the dump once in awhile. I don't know the exact reasoning behind it, but either way has a truck now.

All I know is that it is a '76 GMC camper special with a 454 and auto trans. She doesn't know if it is 4wd but I am supposed to be getting a picture of it soon so maybe I'll find out more then.

But, what is different about the camper special trucks as opposed to the normal Sierra?

[70chevc10]

Oh and I forgot one of the best parts. She bought it from a neighbor who works at a local Chevy dealership. He has owned it for about 2 years, and he had purchased it from the original owner!

[78 Chevyrado]

The Camper specials are the heaviest duty trucks. they're designed to carry those big old slide in campers and haul a trailer. usually they have the heaviest springs, and 2 sway bars, and a proportioning valve for the brakes on the rear axle that senses how much load is on it and adjusts the rear brake pressure accordingly.

[70chevc10]

oh cool. Apparently it is in good shape. Hopefully it doesn't have much (or any) rust. Since I know I'll have to do any work on it, maybe I'll be able to convince her to let me use it until I land a job and can afford a car... :-)

[78 Chevyrado]

Just tell her it's better for the truck to use it rather than let it sit. it's true! if she'll believe ya. ha!