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cv65 · 08-24-2015, 03:34 PM

ran across this

jbgroby · 08-24-2015, 04:07 PM

I just love the guy mixing hot tar next to the truck

oem4me · 08-24-2015, 04:45 PM

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I just love the guy mixing hot tar next to the truck

He's the same guy who leaned those heavy rolls of roofing felt against the side trim. What's your name, son? .. You're fired!

**60-66** · 08-24-2015, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cv65

ran across this

Thanks for posting CV65 ! You just helped identify this shell for me. Says GT in one place and can barely make out Gem Top on the rear decal.

rickoner · 08-24-2015, 06:20 PM

I would love to have one for my short bed.

Twisted78SS · 08-24-2015, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by rickoner

I would love to have one for my short bed.

Likewise.. Would drop one on my 67 K10 in a heartbeat..

I did see this one today in Portland, Long bed of course; http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/rvs/5182084374.html

oem4me · 08-24-2015, 06:56 PM

Man! Two killer shells there! Nice score on yours Jon. How long you had it?
I wish the Oregon CL one was closer, I'd be all over it.

**60-66** · 08-24-2015, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by oem4me

Man! Two killer shells there! Nice score on yours Jon. How long you had it?
I wish the Oregon CL one was closer, I'd be all over it.

About a year Bruce . Came with a nice low mile black and white GMC . Interestingly , truck was purchased in Oregon new and later lived in California . Another item based on location like bumpers

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sodly · 08-24-2015, 10:21 PM

Neat brochure. Can anyone ID the color on that '65?

'63GENIII · 08-25-2015, 12:10 AM

Hey Jon, is yours steel as well? I imagine it could be somewhat heavy? Sure looks cool. Kinda motivates me to start cutting on the aluminum Sportsliner that is sitting in the driveway covering the log splitter.

**60-66** · 08-25-2015, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by '63GENIII

Hey Jon, is yours steel as well? I imagine it could be somewhat heavy? Sure looks cool. Kinda motivates me to start cutting on the aluminum Sportsliner that is sitting in the driveway covering the log splitter.

Its steel, had to go back and look though. Doesn't look to overly heavy.

'63GENIII · 08-25-2015, 10:22 PM

Thanks for the cool pic CV! There's a guy in Redwood City that has a 64 - 66 Long Fleet with one of those toppers. Sure are cool.
Just a question for anyone who has one.. Being that the tops are made of steel, what is the finish on the steel? Is it paint or galvanized? I've seen a couple of the Pullman tops that are steel but all of the ones that I have seen have been painted.

cv65 · 08-25-2015, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by '63GENIII

Thanks for the cool pic CV! There's a guy in Redwood City that has a 64 - 66 Long Fleet with one of those toppers. Sure are cool.
Just a question for anyone who has one.. Being that the tops are made of steel, what is the finish on the steel? Is it paint or galvanized? I've seen a couple of the Pullman tops that are steel but all of the ones that I have seen have been painted.

check out specs in brochure. 26ga galv , primer paint

'63GENIII · 08-25-2015, 10:57 PM

Haha, I should have read instead of just looking at the pictures. Very interesting indeed. Just noticed that someone had written down 235$ on the picture in the top center. Man wish they were still that cheap. It looked as if there were all sorts of options to choose from.

**CHIZZLER** · 08-25-2015, 11:12 PM

I might need to go get that shell here in portland for my crew cab.

cv65 · 08-25-2015, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by '63GENIII

Haha, I should have read instead of just looking at the pictures. Very interesting indeed. Just noticed that someone had written down 235$ on the picture in the top center. Man wish they were still that cheap. It looked as if there were all sorts of options to choose from.

Yea I hear ya I bought one for $50.00 was like new, had it on a 55 1st series
cant come close to worksmanship now check out a Caravan out of reno they sell for about $3,000 for something close now ! I keeps me eyes open on craigslist

zplightning · 08-27-2015, 11:25 PM

Not sure if this will fit someones short bed fleetside (it's way too wide for my stepside) since it was on a ford, but here are the measurements the guy gave me:

Width = 74 and 1/2”
Length = 79 and ¼”

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/rvs/5180602615.html

jdl71 · 08-28-2015, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by '63GENIII

Haha, I should have read instead of just looking at the pictures. Very interesting indeed. Just noticed that someone had written down 235$ on the picture in the top center. Man wish they were still that cheap. It looked as if there were all sorts of options to choose from.

I noticed that also. In today's money it would $1780. I haven't looked at camper shells in a long time, or maybe ever, so I really don't know what they go for now.

http://www.usinflationcalculator.com/

factorystock · 08-29-2015, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sodly

Can anyone ID the color on that '65?

Standard color turquoise ('64-'66), but looks lighter in photo.A rare windowless stepside version on ebay, with a super clean truck http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-C-...m=151795599647

oem4me · 08-29-2015, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

Standard color turquoise ('64-'66), but looks lighter in photo.

Yep, looks like they maybe altered the color to match the green windows. I like it!

oem4me · 08-29-2015, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

A rare windowless stepside version on ebay, with a super clean truck http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-C-...m=151795599647

Neat truck/shell combo for sure.

factorystock · 08-29-2015, 04:12 PM

Thanks oem4me for posting photos of the truck a shell

This is the type of old school stuff that has disappeared from the landscape. Most all shells today are boring molded fiberglass and painted the color of the body, hard to tell a pickup from a Suburban Tahoe etc. The '65 stepside might be a great addition to the "most original in existence" thread or "Fawn" trucks thread.

sodly · 08-31-2015, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

Standard color turquoise ('64-'66), but looks lighter in photo.A rare windowless stepside version on ebay, with a super clean truck http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-C-...m=151795599647

Yup. Seems obviously standard turquoise now that you say that. I guess those cool green topper windows made my eyes think green paint. In any case, luv it!

C/10 King · 10-14-2015, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cv65

ran across this

TA big thanks to cv65,

because of his eagle eye I purchased this little Gem (top) that was for sale on Craig's list locally, and it's actually in really good shape, just needs a bath..... I wanted to put on my 64' but because of the "blue" windows I might have to go find me a blue truck.

08-24-2015, 03:34 PM	#1
cv65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: usa Posts: 335	Gem Top Camper Shells ran across this Attached Images

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jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: Gem Top Camper Shells I just love the guy mixing hot tar next to the truck __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

08-24-2015, 06:20 PM	#5
rickoner Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: pittsburgh, pa Posts: 258	Re: Gem Top Camper Shells I would love to have one for my short bed.

08-24-2015, 06:56 PM	#7
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Gem Top Camper Shells Man! Two killer shells there! Nice score on yours Jon. How long you had it? I wish the Oregon CL one was closer, I'd be all over it.

08-24-2015, 10:21 PM	#9
sodly Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,034	Re: Gem Top Camper Shells Neat brochure. Can anyone ID the color on that '65? __________________ WANTED: * 60-66 Chevy and GMC FACTORY PHOTOGRAPHY (scans) of pickups and carryalls. *Custom Camper Club*-- Own a 65-66 Custom Camper? Join us at: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/g...hp?groupid=117

08-25-2015, 12:10 AM	#10
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: Gem Top Camper Shells Hey Jon, is yours steel as well? I imagine it could be somewhat heavy? Sure looks cool. Kinda motivates me to start cutting on the aluminum Sportsliner that is sitting in the driveway covering the log splitter. __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

08-25-2015, 10:22 PM	#12
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: Gem Top Camper Shells Thanks for the cool pic CV! There's a guy in Redwood City that has a 64 - 66 Long Fleet with one of those toppers. Sure are cool. Just a question for anyone who has one.. Being that the tops are made of steel, what is the finish on the steel? Is it paint or galvanized? I've seen a couple of the Pullman tops that are steel but all of the ones that I have seen have been painted. __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

08-25-2015, 10:57 PM	#14
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: Gem Top Camper Shells Haha, I should have read instead of just looking at the pictures. Very interesting indeed. Just noticed that someone had written down 235$ on the picture in the top center. Man wish they were still that cheap. It looked as if there were all sorts of options to choose from. __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

08-25-2015, 11:12 PM	#15
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: Gem Top Camper Shells I might need to go get that shell here in portland for my crew cab. __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

08-27-2015, 11:25 PM	#17
zplightning Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 77	Re: Gem Top Camper Shells Not sure if this will fit someones short bed fleetside (it's way too wide for my stepside) since it was on a ford, but here are the measurements the guy gave me: Width = 74 and 1/2” Length = 79 and ¼” http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/rvs/5180602615.html

08-29-2015, 04:12 PM	#22
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,362	Re: Gem Top Camper Shells Thanks oem4me for posting photos of the truck a shell This is the type of old school stuff that has disappeared from the landscape. Most all shells today are boring molded fiberglass and painted the color of the body, hard to tell a pickup from a Suburban Tahoe etc. The '65 stepside might be a great addition to the "most original in existence" thread or "Fawn" trucks thread.



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