Can someone summarize the "Custom Camper" option for me?

[davepl]

My '70 Sierra Grande Custom Camper is being featured in Hemmings, and I want to get the details right. If I knew them at the time, I've forgotten!

Are all Custom Campers the extended bed?
All all GMC extended beds Custom Campers?
Why does the glovebox only say Custom on a '70 Custom Camper?

I know what a Longhorn is, but for some reason I remember the usage of Custom Camper was more complicated!

Thanks!
Dave

[sloGMC]

If by "extended bed" you mean 133" wheelbase--- no, Z81 Custom Camper does not require that.

Z81 is a nameplate-only option that is "no cost" and gives you a slick door emblem, if you have the minimum equipment required for "camper service". It has nothing to do with the Z62 Custom trim package.

Z81 requires 8-ply tires or above and:
F59 Front Sway Bar
w/ std coil suspension: G68 HD rear shocks, G50 rear coils and/or G60 aux springs
w/ G70 leafs: F52 HD front shocks, G50 rear leafs

[davepl]

Thanks! So what's the correct name for a 133" GMC that does not have Z81?

[sloGMC]

I think there has been some discussion on what GMC called 133" trucks (since it's not Longhorn) and I believe the consensus is... GMC didn't have a special name for them, just went by the wheelbase. Pretty sure I haven't seen anything in the various literature I have.

[jumpsoffrock]

Were "longhorns" even called out on the SPID? I mean is there even a way to verify if your truck could have been a longhorn or not, other than wheelbase?

[sloGMC]

Your other question about the glove box emblem -- in 1970 I think the trim levels are Deluxe (base), Custom (Z62), and Super Custom (Z84). As to why there isn't a special "super custom" emblem is anyone's guess, but I'm pretty sure there wasn't a special designator for that trim level.

Also, you have a "sierra grande", which in 1970 isn't a trim level (yet), but is another name plate option that you get if you also order the required options. Somebody in 1970 checked nearly all the boxes -- must have had a good salesman.

[sloGMC]

Originally Posted by jumpsoffrock

Were "longhorns" even called out on the SPID? I mean is there even a way to verify if your truck could have been a longhorn or not, other than wheelbase?

The model number (first line of SPID) denotes if its a shortbed, longbed or longhorn.

[Keith Seymore]

Originally Posted by sloGMC

Your other question about the glove box emblem -- in 1970 I think the trim levels are Deluxe (base), Custom (Z62), and Super Custom (Z84). As to why there isn't a special "super custom" emblem is anyone's guess, but I'm pretty sure there wasn't a special designator for that trim level.

Also, you have a "sierra grande", which in 1970 isn't a trim level (yet), but is another name plate option that you get if you also order the required options. Somebody in 1970 checked nearly all the boxes -- must have had a good salesman.

My guess is that they didn't want to create another unique glovebox emblem.

K

[factorystock]

Great looking GMC! Custom Camper was basically a beefed up suspension package (both Chevy and GMC)regardless of trim levels and separate options. The key is to be year specific when discussing trim levels. Special k put together a great thread on GMC trim levels.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...mc+trim+levels

[Getter-Done]

Dave this came to mind to me when this thread was posted.

Link: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ht=trim+levels

And really triggered it when someone asked about Chrome West coast mirrors.
I searched for Chrome West coast Mirrors.
You have the only set I found in the Search.

Who ever chromed your mirrors done a great job.

Custom Camper Should have been a Trim Level.

[70c10-08]

Also, an interesting fact is that you could get Custom Camper equipment on the half ton trucks until 1970 I believe. The Custom Camper/10 emblem is a very very hard to find piece

[factorystock]

Originally Posted by davepl

Are all Custom Campers the extended bed?
All all GMC extended beds Custom Campers?
Why does the glovebox only say Custom on a '70 Custom Camper?

1 No, 2 No, 3 Glove box emblems, or lack of glove box emblems, indicate trim level only. All extended bed pickups 133" came with leaf springs standard.

[ClassicTVMan1981X]

If I get this right, I think 1972 was the final year the "Custom Camper" designation was officially used.

There were camper bodies available for the '73 and later models, but did not use the "Custom Camper" designation but rather a badge by the door that has a drawing resembling a tepee.

~Ben