Jimmy camper... Ever see one???

[77blazerchalet]

Originally Posted by too much stuff

Looked at this the other day. I have never seen such a thing. ...

Now that's different! I run across 4Wheel brand slide-ins for 2nd & 1st gen Blazers and Jimmys in my never-ending hunt for Chalets and the GMC Casa Grande version to chalk down in my mega-spreadsheet list of all the ones ever produced, but I haven't seen one of these before either.

Got more pics? Any sign of a manufacturer logo/factory stickers anywhere on it? Very factory-looking, if it was a one-of custom.

[too much stuff]

Originally Posted by 77blazerchalet

Now that's different! I run across 4Wheel brand slide-ins for 2nd & 1st gen Blazers and Jimmys in my never-ending hunt for Chalets and the GMC Casa Grande version to chalk down in my mega-spreadsheet list of all the ones ever produced, but I haven't seen one of these before either.

Got more pics? Any sign of a manufacturer logo/factory stickers anywhere on it? Very factory-looking, if it was a one-of custom.

Correct, most that I have seen are slide in and/or pop up type. I think he said it was built for this rig when it was close to new and he also thought this may have been the first jimmy to be sold in MN in 1970.
We are discussing if I should own it yet...

[too much stuff]

UPDATE: the seller has decided to keep this one, so it won't be coming home to my stable...

[77blazerchalet]

Bummer, but good for the seller, I suppose. Would be nice to determine if the camper was a one-off custom build that was supposed to look just like an aftermarket company product, or if it was actually a terribly rare aftermarket company product.

I had one person contact me who swore he knew of a GM factory Blazer/Jimmy camper that predated the '76-'77 Chalet / Casa Grande, but all I could point to was the "Blazer Sports Camper" prototype concept rig. I doubt that what this guy has is a GM factory concoction, but one never really knows.

[too much stuff]

The top was supposedly made right after the jimmy was sold new. So it would not be a factory item. The owner says he has the original top and rear seat that looks like it was never sat in. I didn't see those however.