Just Bought Another Truck- 80 GMC C25 Camper Special - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Fraser Beatty · 05-23-2010, 08:31 PM

Hey All! So I've been truck-free for almost a year now, since I sold my 61 GMC 930 last summer, and haven't visited the boards much since then. BUUUTTTTT, as you all know, trucks are an addiction, and another one followed me home yesterday. I've now owned 5 old Chevrolet/GMC trucks and 1 Camaro in the span of 4 years.

The newest truck is an 80 GMC C25 Camper Special (I seem to have a habit of picking up Camper Specials, my 79 1 ton was one as well). The 80 has a 350 with the 3 speed transmission with bull low. It runs and drives OK, but is pretty rough and needs lots of work. It has a slow oil leak coming from somewhere, the belts on it squeal like mad, it needs body work on the front fenders, rear wheel wells box floor, hood, and driver's side sill/rocker, as well as major interior work and a windshield.

Plans for now are just to get that ugly cap off, and then either try and flip the truck, or maybe keep it and fix it up just enough to get it through safety and use it as an old beater farm truck.

*Note the original maintenance schedule and warranty found in the glove compartment*

Fraser Beatty · 05-23-2010, 08:33 PM

More Pictures.

dan76 · 05-24-2010, 12:55 AM

Looks to be a good project.....and you got a built in cat.

87fleetsidedude · 05-24-2010, 09:22 AM

looks pretty cool, im kinda anxious to see what you do with it, it should turn out pretty sweet though

**old Rusty C10** · 05-24-2010, 10:22 AM

nice truck.. that cap although ugly is a great contractor cap. it will look 1000 times better without it and if you freshen up the interior it will really be nice good luck

*C-10 simplex* · 05-24-2010, 02:37 PM

It would be interesting to know where the truck was built; Flint is real close to you, but oshowa(sp?) would be "closer" for political/tax/other reasons....

As i side note, mine was built in Oshawa and any Canadian built car i've had has been super high quality.

Fraser Beatty · 05-24-2010, 04:23 PM

old rusty C10: Yep that cap is going to be the first thing to go, hoping to get it off tonight, will post a pic when it's done.

C-10 simplex: This truck was made in Oshawa. Living close to the border I have owned trucks that were American-built though, people frequently bring them across the border because you can find the same truck for 1/2 the price just 20 minutes across the border. Even accounting for exchange rate and border fees, it's still cheaper to go that route in most cases (namely higher-value trucks, not like this ol beater lol).

05-23-2010, 08:31 PM	#1
Fraser Beatty Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sarnia, Ontario Posts: 571	Just Bought Another Truck- 80 GMC C25 Camper Special Hey All! So I've been truck-free for almost a year now, since I sold my 61 GMC 930 last summer, and haven't visited the boards much since then. BUUUTTTTT, as you all know, trucks are an addiction, and another one followed me home yesterday. I've now owned 5 old Chevrolet/GMC trucks and 1 Camaro in the span of 4 years. The newest truck is an 80 GMC C25 Camper Special (I seem to have a habit of picking up Camper Specials, my 79 1 ton was one as well). The 80 has a 350 with the 3 speed transmission with bull low. It runs and drives OK, but is pretty rough and needs lots of work. It has a slow oil leak coming from somewhere, the belts on it squeal like mad, it needs body work on the front fenders, rear wheel wells box floor, hood, and driver's side sill/rocker, as well as major interior work and a windshield. Plans for now are just to get that ugly cap off, and then either try and flip the truck, or maybe keep it and fix it up just enough to get it through safety and use it as an old beater farm truck. Note the original maintenance schedule and warranty found in the glove compartment Attached Images __________________ 1961 GMC 930- SOLD 1979 GMC C35 Single Wheel Camper Special- SOLD 1980 GMC C25 Camper Special- SOLD 1983 Chevrolet C10- SOLD 1983 Chevrolet Camaro- SOLD 1985 GMC C1500 (Dad's truck) 1985 GMC C3500 Crew Cab Dually- TRADED FOR 61 GMC 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 V6 Shortbox- Daily Driver

05-23-2010, 08:33 PM	#2
Fraser Beatty Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sarnia, Ontario Posts: 571	Re: Just Bought Another Truck- 80 GMC C25 Camper Special More Pictures. Attached Images __________________ 1961 GMC 930- SOLD 1979 GMC C35 Single Wheel Camper Special- SOLD 1980 GMC C25 Camper Special- SOLD 1983 Chevrolet C10- SOLD 1983 Chevrolet Camaro- SOLD 1985 GMC C1500 (Dad's truck) 1985 GMC C3500 Crew Cab Dually- TRADED FOR 61 GMC 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 V6 Shortbox- Daily Driver

05-24-2010, 12:55 AM	#3
dan76 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Salt Lake City UT Posts: 441	Re: Just Bought Another Truck- 80 GMC C25 Camper Special Looks to be a good project.....and you got a built in cat.

05-24-2010, 09:22 AM	#4
87fleetsidedude Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: osceola, iowa Posts: 155	Re: Just Bought Another Truck- 80 GMC C25 Camper Special looks pretty cool, im kinda anxious to see what you do with it, it should turn out pretty sweet though

05-24-2010, 10:22 AM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: Just Bought Another Truck- 80 GMC C25 Camper Special nice truck.. that cap although ugly is a great contractor cap. it will look 1000 times better without it and if you freshen up the interior it will really be nice good luck __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-24-2010, 02:37 PM	#6
C-10 simplex Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indisclosed Posts: 1,515	Re: Just Bought Another Truck- 80 GMC C25 Camper Special It would be interesting to know where the truck was built; Flint is real close to you, but oshowa(sp?) would be "closer" for political/tax/other reasons.... As i side note, mine was built in Oshawa and any Canadian built car i've had has been super high quality. Last edited by C-10 simplex; 05-24-2010 at 02:38 PM.

05-24-2010, 04:23 PM	#7
Fraser Beatty Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sarnia, Ontario Posts: 571	Re: Just Bought Another Truck- 80 GMC C25 Camper Special old rusty C10: Yep that cap is going to be the first thing to go, hoping to get it off tonight, will post a pic when it's done. C-10 simplex: This truck was made in Oshawa. Living close to the border I have owned trucks that were American-built though, people frequently bring them across the border because you can find the same truck for 1/2 the price just 20 minutes across the border. Even accounting for exchange rate and border fees, it's still cheaper to go that route in most cases (namely higher-value trucks, not like this ol beater lol). __________________ 1961 GMC 930- SOLD 1979 GMC C35 Single Wheel Camper Special- SOLD 1980 GMC C25 Camper Special- SOLD 1983 Chevrolet C10- SOLD 1983 Chevrolet Camaro- SOLD 1985 GMC C1500 (Dad's truck) 1985 GMC C3500 Crew Cab Dually- TRADED FOR 61 GMC 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 V6 Shortbox- Daily Driver



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