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**nlped** · 08-20-2014, 08:29 PM

Bad news. After doing some disassembly of the camper area and sweating my a$$ off trying to get things lined out, I'm afraid Chubby is going to be way to much $$$ to get where I'd need it to be. I may just wait and see if I can get a better plan, but I may sell or part it

Mikeeal33 · 08-20-2014, 08:36 PM

What's the diagnosis? Lay it on us.

**nlped** · 08-20-2014, 08:42 PM

Wiring has been butchered, plumbing is destroyed, cabinetry is unusable and I can't get the damn thing started. I'm FrUsTRaTeD!!! It to damn hot out and it's to big and heavy to get into the shop. There's a LOT of major problems...

Mikeeal33 · 08-20-2014, 08:48 PM

Yep sounds like you've had a trying day, lol. Also sounds like it needs EVERYTHING to be functioning as it was intended. Bummer dude.

**lolife99** · 08-20-2014, 09:59 PM

Ditch the camper and make a ramp truck out of it.

**nlped** · 08-20-2014, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Ditch the camper and make a ramp truck out of it.

That's an excellent idea!!!

Mikeeal33 · 08-21-2014, 11:25 AM

That IS a good idea. Another option: what about stripping the interior and just doing a lounge type setup? Real simple like a couple couches and a flatscreen. You know more of a transformation than a restoration, keep it simple just a spot to chill.

I'm half asleep still just thinking out loud.

**nlped** · 08-21-2014, 11:32 AM

I'm seriously contemplating the hauler idea, but the major issue is that the cab has a walkthrough cut out of it, which wouldn't work well without the camper :/

**lolife99** · 08-21-2014, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlped

I'm seriously contemplating the hauler idea, but the major issue is that the cab has a walkthrough cut out of it, which wouldn't work well without the camper :/

I think member joesjunk has converted a camper cab.
You need to find a donor cab and weld in a patch,...

**nlped** · 08-21-2014, 11:53 AM

Keith,

Something like this? I actually have an extra cab, but it isn't as nice as the camper cab as far as floorboards, rockers and cab corners. I guess I could just graft in the section with the window and top skin...

**lolife99** · 08-21-2014, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlped

Keith,

Something like this?

Yes!
Actually this one comes to mind.
I would love to own one of these!
http://bangshift.com/bangshiftxl/ban...auls-tail-too/

**nlped** · 08-21-2014, 04:30 PM

^^^Keith, That is a beauty. Maybe this is exactly what I need to do. Wonder if I could find a bed like that or if I'll have to build my own??? Hhhhmmmm...you have me pondering

**nlped** · 08-23-2014, 04:09 PM

The wheelbase is to short for the slant back, so I'm still trying to figure this out. I hope to have it running by tomorrow. I got the pro-Jection off, and borrowing a Holley to get this beSt fired. Hopefully

**nlped** · 08-24-2014, 09:21 PM

Got a 750 vacuum 2ndary Holley carburator today off of CL for a fair price. Also.got an ignition switch and a few other parts to hopefully get this thing cranked tomorrow.

BrianStep72 · 08-25-2014, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Seller deleted the link to the pics from 2005

. I'll get some more pics posted this weekend...

If the link went away it was a mistake. Here is another one you can see it as it was as in 2005-2009.

https://m.flickr.com/photos/33994300...7645894466371/

**nlped** · 08-25-2014, 08:33 PM

Thanks Brian.

Well, I figured out that there is no fuel pump pushrod for a mechanical pump, so no.fuel pressure. The elecric fuel pump doesn't seem to work, so I ordered the pushrod. Looms like it'll be Wednesday before we get running. I did go ahead and change the engine oil and filter though. Getting closer.

littlecents · 08-25-2014, 10:08 PM

That thing is really cool! Definitely a neat project.

**FirstOwner69** · 08-25-2014, 10:39 PM

Is it too long for a flatbed?

My favorite!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=227981

Others
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384700

**nlped** · 08-26-2014, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Is it too long for a flatbed?

My favorite!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=227981

Others
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384700

It would be one LONG, long bed, but it'd be useful. Just that the cab has a passthrough into the cab that'd have to be patched up or another cab put on, and this cab is rust free.

**nlped** · 08-26-2014, 08:28 PM

BTW... IT IS ALIVE

I found a Holley 750 vacuum secondary on C/L that turns out the guy took off of a 454, so that handled the need for carburation. Then I pulled the fuel pump block off plate off, put a new fuel pump pushrod, cheapo Airtex fuel pump, some 3/8" line to a gas can & shot some starter fluid into the carb & VVVVRRRRRROOOOOOMMMMMM!!!! It has a miss, either a bad plug, wire, cap, rotor, or somethin' & the timing is to high I believe (it's hard to crank when hot). Cold it has 80# of oil pressure, 50# when warm and the coolant is still pretty, clean & green and it holds at 190 degrees.

Now I need to figure out how to drain this MAMMOTH aftermarket/custom fuel tank and run some new lines to it and throw a few gallons of gas in it so I can see if it'll move under it's new found POWAH. It did drop right into Reverse, but the brakes are sticky and the rear bags or aired out, so I gotta get them situated.

I'm STOKED!!!!

Mikeeal33 · 08-26-2014, 10:51 PM

Do you know how much gas is in the tank? PITA draining em!

**nlped** · 08-27-2014, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikeeal33

Do you know how much gas is in the tank? PITA draining em!

If the gas guage is right, & I'm afraid it may be...it has a LOT of gas in it. Guage shows 3/4 of a tank...a 40+ gallon tank

Stranny64 · 08-27-2014, 07:05 AM

That truck is awesome! The flatbed idea is great if the camper don't work out. Keep us updated!!!

hamjet · 08-27-2014, 07:32 AM

If I knew how to work photoshop I'd make it a loooong hooorn fleetside........Too bad you have to dump the camper idea.....

**nlped** · 08-27-2014, 08:23 AM

I haven't totally ditched the camper idea yet. My buddy had a brilliant idea...paint the cab orange, put a giant 01 on the doors, name it the General LEE, and take it to Talladega for the Nascar race in October & sell it for a "Billion Dollars"...or paint giant pot leafs on the side and put a peace emblem on the hood and take it to a Grateful Dead reunion concert & make BAJILLIONS.

08-20-2014, 08:29 PM	#1
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion Bad news. After doing some disassembly of the camper area and sweating my a$$ off trying to get things lined out, I'm afraid Chubby is going to be way to much $$$ to get where I'd need it to be. I may just wait and see if I can get a better plan, but I may sell or part it __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha Last edited by nlped; 08-21-2014 at 11:54 AM.

08-20-2014, 08:36 PM	#2
Mikeeal33 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 208	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion What's the diagnosis? Lay it on us. __________________ 1972 Driver SOLD

08-20-2014, 08:42 PM	#3
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion Wiring has been butchered, plumbing is destroyed, cabinetry is unusable and I can't get the damn thing started. I'm FrUsTRaTeD!!! It to damn hot out and it's to big and heavy to get into the shop. There's a LOT of major problems... __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-20-2014, 08:48 PM	#4
Mikeeal33 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 208	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion Yep sounds like you've had a trying day, lol. Also sounds like it needs EVERYTHING to be functioning as it was intended. Bummer dude. __________________ 1972 Driver SOLD

08-20-2014, 09:59 PM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,691	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion Ditch the camper and make a ramp truck out of it. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-21-2014, 11:25 AM	#7
Mikeeal33 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 208	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion That IS a good idea. Another option: what about stripping the interior and just doing a lounge type setup? Real simple like a couple couches and a flatscreen. You know more of a transformation than a restoration, keep it simple just a spot to chill. I'm half asleep still just thinking out loud. __________________ 1972 Driver SOLD

08-21-2014, 11:32 AM	#8
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion I'm seriously contemplating the hauler idea, but the major issue is that the cab has a walkthrough cut out of it, which wouldn't work well without the camper :/ __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-21-2014, 11:53 AM	#10
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion Keith, Something like this? I actually have an extra cab, but it isn't as nice as the camper cab as far as floorboards, rockers and cab corners. I guess I could just graft in the section with the window and top skin... Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-21-2014, 04:30 PM	#12
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion ^^^Keith, That is a beauty. Maybe this is exactly what I need to do. Wonder if I could find a bed like that or if I'll have to build my own??? Hhhhmmmm...you have me pondering __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-23-2014, 04:09 PM	#13
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion The wheelbase is to short for the slant back, so I'm still trying to figure this out. I hope to have it running by tomorrow. I got the pro-Jection off, and borrowing a Holley to get this beSt fired. Hopefully __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-24-2014, 09:21 PM	#14
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion Got a 750 vacuum 2ndary Holley carburator today off of CL for a fair price. Also.got an ignition switch and a few other parts to hopefully get this thing cranked tomorrow. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-25-2014, 08:33 PM	#16
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion Thanks Brian. Well, I figured out that there is no fuel pump pushrod for a mechanical pump, so no.fuel pressure. The elecric fuel pump doesn't seem to work, so I ordered the pushrod. Looms like it'll be Wednesday before we get running. I did go ahead and change the engine oil and filter though. Getting closer. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-25-2014, 10:08 PM	#17
littlecents Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Forest Hill, Maryland Posts: 61	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion That thing is really cool! Definitely a neat project. __________________ -Less cents than centsless 1971 C10 shorted (frame-off project) 1984 C20 longbed (LS swap project) 2000 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi (current driver) Plus a bunch of other junk.

08-25-2014, 10:39 PM	#18
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,843	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion Is it too long for a flatbed? My favorite! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=227981 Others http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384700

08-26-2014, 08:28 PM	#20
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion BTW... IT IS ALIVE I found a Holley 750 vacuum secondary on C/L that turns out the guy took off of a 454, so that handled the need for carburation. Then I pulled the fuel pump block off plate off, put a new fuel pump pushrod, cheapo Airtex fuel pump, some 3/8" line to a gas can & shot some starter fluid into the carb & VVVVRRRRRROOOOOOMMMMMM!!!! It has a miss, either a bad plug, wire, cap, rotor, or somethin' & the timing is to high I believe (it's hard to crank when hot). Cold it has 80# of oil pressure, 50# when warm and the coolant is still pretty, clean & green and it holds at 190 degrees. Now I need to figure out how to drain this MAMMOTH aftermarket/custom fuel tank and run some new lines to it and throw a few gallons of gas in it so I can see if it'll move under it's new found POWAH. It did drop right into Reverse, but the brakes are sticky and the rear bags or aired out, so I gotta get them situated. I'm STOKED!!!! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha



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08-26-2014, 10:51 PM	#21
Mikeeal33 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 208	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion Do you know how much gas is in the tank? PITA draining em! __________________ 1972 Driver SOLD

08-27-2014, 07:05 AM	#23
Stranny64 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mora MN Posts: 172	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion That truck is awesome! The flatbed idea is great if the camper don't work out. Keep us updated!!!

08-27-2014, 07:32 AM	#24
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion If I knew how to work photoshop I'd make it a loooong hooorn fleetside........Too bad you have to dump the camper idea..... __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.

08-27-2014, 08:23 AM	#25
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: '67 C30 Protecto plate camper conversion I haven't totally ditched the camper idea yet. My buddy had a brilliant idea...paint the cab orange, put a giant 01 on the doors, name it the General LEE, and take it to Talladega for the Nascar race in October & sell it for a "Billion Dollars"...or paint giant pot leafs on the side and put a peace emblem on the hood and take it to a Grateful Dead reunion concert & make BAJILLIONS. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

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