77 camper special should i buy it? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

OLDBLUE76 · 11-20-2011, 03:52 PM

I happened to drive by a 1977 camper special with a for sale sign in the window today and just had to stop and take a closer look. Original owner died and his wife is selling it through her Son-in-Law. It's a 1977 camper special, original big block replaced with a 350 back in 2004 with a 11,000 miles on the new engine. Repainted in 2004 also. The truck lived it's whole life in Utah and is completely rust free. I couldn't believe the body and frame, I'm used to seeing Illinois trucks after the salt does it's tricks. I drove it today and everything was good, actually the Son-in-Law drove it from Utah last January here to Illinois with no issues at all.

It has the 8400 GVWR emblem and the mustard color strip in the middle of the chrome trim strips. The Son-in-Law said the last person to look at told him that 77 was the only year for the yellow strip. It has power windows and door locks, it's a two door not a crew cab.

I would like some input on what this truck is. What is a camper special and what does it have that a regular 3/4 ton four wheel drive doesn't?

Thanks guys!!

**old Rusty C10** · 11-20-2011, 05:34 PM

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GM72K10 · 11-20-2011, 05:46 PM

Camper Special Includes F51 Shocks, F58 Stabalizer, UY1 Harness, F60 and G51 Springs,
not a real big deal, but requires J55 brakes, V8 engine, MM4 or MX1 Trans.

iroc12valve · 11-21-2011, 12:39 AM

Basically its a 3/4 ton with some stiffening that has since sagged in 30 years lol
Now your getting a cool badge and a term to refer to it in other than 4 wheel lol

speaking as a rust fighter if its good and its a fair price and you've got the cash then why not, its like the opportunity to buy a 4 year old truck but with style lol

919cw313 · 11-21-2011, 02:56 PM

Yes, the yellow stripe is '77 only.

11-20-2011, 03:52 PM	#1
OLDBLUE76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: IL Posts: 2	77 camper special should i buy it? I happened to drive by a 1977 camper special with a for sale sign in the window today and just had to stop and take a closer look. Original owner died and his wife is selling it through her Son-in-Law. It's a 1977 camper special, original big block replaced with a 350 back in 2004 with a 11,000 miles on the new engine. Repainted in 2004 also. The truck lived it's whole life in Utah and is completely rust free. I couldn't believe the body and frame, I'm used to seeing Illinois trucks after the salt does it's tricks. I drove it today and everything was good, actually the Son-in-Law drove it from Utah last January here to Illinois with no issues at all. It has the 8400 GVWR emblem and the mustard color strip in the middle of the chrome trim strips. The Son-in-Law said the last person to look at told him that 77 was the only year for the yellow strip. It has power windows and door locks, it's a two door not a crew cab. I would like some input on what this truck is. What is a camper special and what does it have that a regular 3/4 ton four wheel drive doesn't? Thanks guys!! Last edited by old Rusty C10; 11-20-2011 at 05:34 PM.

11-20-2011, 05:34 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: 77 camper special should i buy it? Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified items. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help. __________________ 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!!

11-20-2011, 05:46 PM	#3
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,483	Re: 77 camper special should i buy it? Camper Special Includes F51 Shocks, F58 Stabalizer, UY1 Harness, F60 and G51 Springs, not a real big deal, but requires J55 brakes, V8 engine, MM4 or MX1 Trans. __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

11-21-2011, 12:39 AM	#4
iroc12valve Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: niagara, ontario Posts: 109	Re: 77 camper special should i buy it? Basically its a 3/4 ton with some stiffening that has since sagged in 30 years lol Now your getting a cool badge and a term to refer to it in other than 4 wheel lol speaking as a rust fighter if its good and its a fair price and you've got the cash then why not, its like the opportunity to buy a 4 year old truck but with style lol __________________ 1991 V3500 350TBI/4l80/205 D60/14bff - Crew long 1987 IrocZ-28 525 horse/567 Lb Tq 383 1976 K30 on 39.5s One wheel drive thanks to a np203 and some K5's lol

11-21-2011, 02:56 PM	#5
919cw313 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NW Washington Posts: 53	Re: 77 camper special should i buy it? Yes, the yellow stripe is '77 only.



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