Looking for modern camper shells for 72 short step - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Lugnutt · 11-07-2011, 12:41 AM

I'm having my 72 Chev 4x4 short step restored and I'm thinking about camper shells if I can find one I like (gota keep them new bed boards purdy). I'm thinking moulded fibreglass with rounded edges to match the rounded body style of the 67/72's. One that is small in size and well built.

Does anybody know of any companies that make camper shells of this type that would fit a stock 72 short stepside bed? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

72shortstep · 11-07-2011, 04:35 AM

A tonneau cover would do the same thing as far as protecting the bed, or are you really set on having a camper shell?

Lugnutt · 11-08-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 72shortstep

A tonneau cover would do the same thing as far as protecting the bed, or are you really set on having a camper shell?

I never have liked tonneau covers much, I used to have a fibreglass lid made by a company called Protect-top. Worked ok but was hard to get small things in and out. If I go with anything, I think it will be a small well made moulded fibreglass shell.

Thanks shortstep

vectorit · 11-08-2011, 02:05 PM

Snug Top is the only one I know of that does a nice fiberglass topper (I have one on my Toyota 4x4). Not sure they make one your size, but wouldn't hurt to check to see if they do.
On my 1970 SWB 4x4 I have a Callen camper, which is one of the premium all steel construction campers out there. They make campers to order, but they are not fiberglass.

www.snugtop.com

www.callencamper.com

68shortstep · 11-08-2011, 02:13 PM

These folks have made top quality & beautiful truck shells for 30-plus years that I know of, & no doubt have a mold for making most anything you'd want. Over the years, I've bought 2 from them, & was very pleased.

They used to ship by their own truck carriers all over the US. Don't know about today, though.

Touch base with them.

Copy & paste this link: http://www.sportsland.com/

Good luck in your search.

72shortstep · 11-09-2011, 02:30 AM

I have a soft cover on my Colorado, I really like it since it can easily be rolled up and has a low profile. But good luck with the search.

cdowns · 11-09-2011, 06:19 AM

i'd take a tapemeasure and use it to write down the dimensions of your bed
then i'd go to camper supply places that carry toppers and start talking and looking

PanelDeland · 11-09-2011, 09:19 AM

I agree with taking measurements.Then I would look at CL and see if any of the shells for small trucks are the right length/width for your stepper.You'll want to paint it to match or contrast anyway so a used one might make better sense.I see nice ones all the time for $100 ^ so fitment is really the only worry.

Lugnutt · 11-11-2011, 02:31 PM

thanks for all the leads. I guess I'll need to take some measurements and make some calls to some of the dealers and manufacturers. Wish me luck.

cdowns · 11-11-2011, 03:41 PM

searches like that i've found going in person is well worth the effort required and yeilds better results

11-07-2011, 12:41 AM	#1
Lugnutt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 194	Looking for modern camper shells for 72 short step I'm having my 72 Chev 4x4 short step restored and I'm thinking about camper shells if I can find one I like (gota keep them new bed boards purdy). I'm thinking moulded fibreglass with rounded edges to match the rounded body style of the 67/72's. One that is small in size and well built. Does anybody know of any companies that make camper shells of this type that would fit a stock 72 short stepside bed? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

11-07-2011, 04:35 AM	#2
72shortstep lovin' the lowcountry Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Moncks Corner, SC Posts: 138	Re: Looking for modern camper shells for 72 short step A tonneau cover would do the same thing as far as protecting the bed, or are you really set on having a camper shell? __________________ Chris 29461 72 SWB stepside 71 SWB stepside DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!

11-08-2011, 02:05 PM	#4
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: Looking for modern camper shells for 72 short step Snug Top is the only one I know of that does a nice fiberglass topper (I have one on my Toyota 4x4). Not sure they make one your size, but wouldn't hurt to check to see if they do. On my 1970 SWB 4x4 I have a Callen camper, which is one of the premium all steel construction campers out there. They make campers to order, but they are not fiberglass. www.snugtop.com www.callencamper.com __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

11-08-2011, 02:13 PM	#5
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: Looking for modern camper shells for 72 short step These folks have made top quality & beautiful truck shells for 30-plus years that I know of, & no doubt have a mold for making most anything you'd want. Over the years, I've bought 2 from them, & was very pleased. They used to ship by their own truck carriers all over the US. Don't know about today, though. Touch base with them. Copy & paste this link: http://www.sportsland.com/ Good luck in your search.

11-09-2011, 02:30 AM	#6
72shortstep lovin' the lowcountry Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Moncks Corner, SC Posts: 138	Re: Looking for modern camper shells for 72 short step I have a soft cover on my Colorado, I really like it since it can easily be rolled up and has a low profile. But good luck with the search. __________________ Chris 29461 72 SWB stepside 71 SWB stepside DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!

11-09-2011, 06:19 AM	#7
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Looking for modern camper shells for 72 short step i'd take a tapemeasure and use it to write down the dimensions of your bed then i'd go to camper supply places that carry toppers and start talking and looking __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

11-09-2011, 09:19 AM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Looking for modern camper shells for 72 short step I agree with taking measurements.Then I would look at CL and see if any of the shells for small trucks are the right length/width for your stepper.You'll want to paint it to match or contrast anyway so a used one might make better sense.I see nice ones all the time for $100 ^ so fitment is really the only worry. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

11-11-2011, 02:31 PM	#9
Lugnutt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 194	Re: Looking for modern camper shells for 72 short step thanks for all the leads. I guess I'll need to take some measurements and make some calls to some of the dealers and manufacturers. Wish me luck.

11-11-2011, 03:41 PM	#10
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Looking for modern camper shells for 72 short step searches like that i've found going in person is well worth the effort required and yeilds better results __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY



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