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Alex V. · 05-31-2016, 05:14 PM

My '85 C3500 has one of the high-roof, fiberglass shells on it when I got it - I promptly removed it and sold it ($100 locally, I think) but I'd like to have a straight-roof camper shell for it now and have been skimming CL occasionally for one. My opinion is that models such as the OP's should be held onto or sold rather than thrown away - it seems demand for them is coming back and is probably still on the upswing. I'm also in the mood to put a slide-in bedliner on my truck to keep wear off the nearly pristine bed that I've put a few nice dents in lately. Dad always had one in his K20, but it appears they've quit making them for the squarebodies.

dads longhorn · 05-31-2016, 07:01 PM

I'd love a real vintage topper for my 1971 longhorn that's in good shape. I like the vintage stuff and toppers aren't as heavy as slide in campers

**68 c20 cst** · 05-31-2016, 10:30 PM

I have this one on my 68 long bed.

palallin · 05-31-2016, 11:03 PM

I have seen shells for shortsteps, but I have never seen one for longsteps. I'd like to have one, however.

Cammergalaxie · 05-31-2016, 11:54 PM

Just read the thread from Joe. Where in MT did the truck live? Here's a SWB topper made in Bigfork, MT by a company started up by a retired Boeing aerospace engineer back in the day. [IMG]

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**68 c20 cst** · 06-02-2016, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 68 c20 cst

I have this one on my 68 long bed.

This one is available if someone is intrested.

05-31-2016, 05:14 PM	#26
Alex V. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Campbellsville, KY Posts: 888	Re: Is There A Market For Vintage Shells? My '85 C3500 has one of the high-roof, fiberglass shells on it when I got it - I promptly removed it and sold it ($100 locally, I think) but I'd like to have a straight-roof camper shell for it now and have been skimming CL occasionally for one. My opinion is that models such as the OP's should be held onto or sold rather than thrown away - it seems demand for them is coming back and is probably still on the upswing. I'm also in the mood to put a slide-in bedliner on my truck to keep wear off the nearly pristine bed that I've put a few nice dents in lately. Dad always had one in his K20, but it appears they've quit making them for the squarebodies. __________________ Alex V. ------ 1967 C10 Suburban, 350/NP435, Green/Green, PS, PB, HD cooling, charging, shocks, and springs. 1985 GMC C3500 SRW, Sierra Classic, 454/TH400, white/blue.

05-31-2016, 07:01 PM	#27
dads longhorn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New mexico Posts: 369	Re: Is There A Market For Vintage Shells? I'd love a real vintage topper for my 1971 longhorn that's in good shape. I like the vintage stuff and toppers aren't as heavy as slide in campers

05-31-2016, 10:30 PM	#28
68 c20 cst Active Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 111	Re: Is There A Market For Vintage Shells? I have this one on my 68 long bed. Attached Images

05-31-2016, 11:03 PM	#29
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,239	Re: Is There A Market For Vintage Shells? I have seen shells for shortsteps, but I have never seen one for longsteps. I'd like to have one, however. __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.

05-31-2016, 11:54 PM	#30
Cammergalaxie Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Weed, MT Posts: 12	Re: Is There A Market For Vintage Shells? Just read the thread from Joe. Where in MT did the truck live? Here's a SWB topper made in Bigfork, MT by a company started up by a retired Boeing aerospace engineer back in the day. [IMG][/IMG]



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