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sharpmark · 01-08-2012, 01:55 AM

gidday mate-you have a great looking truck-i really like the wheels.
interested to know what is under the canopy on the back--if its called a custom camper,has it got beds and things or is it just a bare canopy over the deck area?? see alot of these on here and have never seen whats under there and everyone seems to take them off and get rid of them
cheers mark

DanSan c 10 · 01-08-2012, 01:56 AM

Welcome to the forum from San Diego CA

1970 Custom Camper · 01-08-2012, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by sharpmark

gidday mate-you have a great looking truck-i really like the wheels.
interested to know what is under the canopy on the back--if its called a custom camper,has it got beds and things or is it just a bare canopy over the deck area?? see alot of these on here and have never seen whats under there and everyone seems to take them off and get rid of them
cheers mark

Hi Mark! Thanks for the compliment!
The shell covering the bed is just that. A shell. I'll be taking it off soon. I don't like the looks of it at all.
It is called a "Custom Camper" because of options and accessories that improved this truck's performance specifically for a bed mounted camper. The PO of this truck had a bed mounted camper in it and towed his boat on all the family vacations.

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Welcome to the forum from San Diego CA

Thank you!

Sicklajoie · 01-08-2012, 09:38 AM

Welcome!
Sweet C/20!
My 69'er was originally white/olive green.

Cool69 · 01-11-2012, 01:40 AM

Welcome from Cali. Enjoy.
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RCbowtie69 · 01-11-2012, 08:46 PM

Hello & welcome from N.C.Nice truck & keep on truckin'

bollybib · 01-11-2012, 10:00 PM

Neato ! We likey 20s.

1970 Custom Camper · 01-11-2012, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Cool69

Welcome from Cali. Enjoy.
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Thanks!

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Originally Posted by RCbowtie69

Hello & welcome from N.C.Nice truck & keep on truckin'

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by bollybib

Neato ! We likey 20s.

Thanks.

1970 Custom Camper · 01-11-2012, 10:20 PM

Today I replaced the radiator, belts, hoses and relocated the XMSN cooler. I took the bed shell off too. Looks much better.
I'm not too pleased with the replacement radiator I got from Advance Auto. It fit OK but it is much thinner than the original. I did get the four core, but it just looks too thin and not HD. I hope it'll be heavy duty enough for towing in the summer heat of Texas. I tow vintage trailers up to 7,000 lbs.
I would also like to get a larger XMSN pan with a temp bung so I can get a XMSN temp gauge installed. I found this one from Derale on Summit
Summit.http://static.summitracing.com/globa...er-14200_w.jpg
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DER-14200/?rtype=10
Any other options out there?
Thanks again for all the thumbs up and I'm happy to be a part of the ol' C-20 crowd!

chevytruckluver · 01-11-2012, 10:49 PM

Welcome from cowtown aka Ft Worth

If you plan on towing the tranny temp guage may be helpful. be sure to add a trans cooler also.

1970 Custom Camper · 01-11-2012, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by chevytruckluver

Welcome from cowtown aka Ft Worth

If you plan on towing the tranny temp guage may be helpful. be sure to add a trans cooler also.

Thanks!

It has an external cooler. I plan to add the temp gauge, but I'm not sure if the deep pans will clear the XMSN crossmember. Looks kinda tight.

**Clyde65** · 01-12-2012, 11:41 AM

I bought an aluminum rad from Ebay, a Champion. it might be an option for you.

**RenoKeene** · 01-12-2012, 12:27 PM

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I see in your sig you are a vintage trailerite like me. Cool! I love Serro Scotties!
The PO has a NOS door that he paid $250 for but said it was 2" too short. Don't know much about it. I'm sure he will be selling it soon.
I'm an Airstream guy and I plan to tow my 1972 Airstream Ambassador with this truck, so I might just rivet me up a new door out of some aluminum to match the aux gas filler door on the other side. What do you think?

Yes, the Scottie is sweet, that's how I got into these trucks....needed a period correct vehicle to tow it with. Airstreams are super cool also.
How about an updated picture of your truck without the topper...

tdp67 · 01-12-2012, 07:15 PM

Welcome, you'll learn a lot on this forum.

1970 Custom Camper · 01-12-2012, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

I bought an aluminum rad from Ebay, a Champion. it might be an option for you.

Thanks! I'll keep that in mind. I never bought this truck as a project, although it is starting to turn into one!

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

Yes, the Scottie is sweet, that's how I got into these trucks....needed a period correct vehicle to tow it with. Airstreams are super cool also.
How about an updated picture of your truck without the topper...

There is a lady down the road that restored a Scotty Sportsman. It's pretty cool.

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Welcome, you'll learn a lot on this forum.

Thanks! I have learned a bunch already.

So here are the Topless pics!
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I got the new (used) tool box compartment door I purchased here on the forum today. It'll need some work, but so does the rest of the truck!
Tomorrow morning I'll be hooking on to our Airstream for the first time. We're taking it a short drive to the lake to go camping with our WBCCI Unit. I'll post some pics of her all hooked up tomorrow.

Sicklajoie · 01-12-2012, 10:48 PM

Looking good!!

1970 Custom Camper · 01-15-2012, 08:30 PM

Here is a pic of Jenny hitched up to Abby at our campsite this weekend.

She is a wonderful tow vehicle. On the way back, I forgot to hook up the trailer cable. I drove back home with no trailer brakes and didn't even notice.
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I made sure the fridge was stocked with the essentials.
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**RenoKeene** · 01-15-2012, 09:34 PM

You must have been the envy of the campground. What a sweet setup you have. Glad to see you got the stowage door, and at a good price too.
Jenny and Abby make a great addition to our forum, congrats again.
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Scott72c20 · 02-23-2012, 10:32 PM

Welcome from Alabama. After many 63-70 c10's I finally found the keeper; a 72 CC. You have a great looking truck! The C20 is sure hard to beat and they are a work horse! Congrats!

1970 Custom Camper · 07-27-2012, 09:20 AM

Wow! I haven't been on here in months! Thanks for the compliments!

Since my last post, some things have happened with Jenny.

New Goodwrench crate motor.
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Unfortunately, the new motor was leaking from the rear of the oil pan.
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I took it back to the Chevy dealer for a warranty repair. It is still leaking.

New brake master cylinder and booster.

A nice cowboy campout with the Lonestar Vintage Airstream Club at LBJ National Grasslands near Decatur.
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Next week, I'm taking the truck back to the Chevy dealer for try number two on the oil pan leak.

whoryou1979 · 07-27-2012, 09:28 AM

Welcome, from Deer Park.
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tex_waco_usmc · 07-27-2012, 11:31 AM

Welcome from just down the road in Kempner... Actually Copperas Cove, but I have a Kempner address... PM me if you ever need some help would be good to meet some people from the board!

ole dollor · 07-27-2012, 12:28 PM

welcome from Anton Texas....great find, looks like a very nice truck....i like it a lot .....

01-08-2012, 01:55 AM	#26
sharpmark Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rotorua/new zealand Posts: 161	Re: Hello from Texas! gidday mate-you have a great looking truck-i really like the wheels. interested to know what is under the canopy on the back--if its called a custom camper,has it got beds and things or is it just a bare canopy over the deck area?? see alot of these on here and have never seen whats under there and everyone seems to take them off and get rid of them cheers mark __________________ 1969 stepside-305/4spd/12 bolt posi http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477157 1968 pontiac lemans convertible-350/pwrglde/10 bolt 1934 oldsmobile sedan-350/350/12 bolt posi 1930 model a pickup-350/350/jag ind 1928 model a roadster-283/350/9"

01-08-2012, 01:56 AM	#27
DanSan c 10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 109	Re: Hello from Texas! Welcome to the forum from San Diego CA

01-08-2012, 09:38 AM	#29
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,498	Re: Hello from Texas! Welcome! Sweet C/20! My 69'er was originally white/olive green. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

01-11-2012, 01:40 AM	#30
Cool69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Clovis, California Posts: 50	Re: Hello from Texas! Welcome from Cali. Enjoy. Posted via Mobile Device

01-11-2012, 08:46 PM	#31
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Hello from Texas! Hello & welcome from N.C.Nice truck & keep on truckin' __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

01-11-2012, 10:00 PM	#32
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: Hello from Texas! Neato ! We likey 20s. __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911

01-11-2012, 10:20 PM	#34
1970 Custom Camper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Harker Heights, Texas Posts: 35	Re: Hello from Texas! Today I replaced the radiator, belts, hoses and relocated the XMSN cooler. I took the bed shell off too. Looks much better. I'm not too pleased with the replacement radiator I got from Advance Auto. It fit OK but it is much thinner than the original. I did get the four core, but it just looks too thin and not HD. I hope it'll be heavy duty enough for towing in the summer heat of Texas. I tow vintage trailers up to 7,000 lbs. I would also like to get a larger XMSN pan with a temp bung so I can get a XMSN temp gauge installed. I found this one from Derale on Summit Summit.http://static.summitracing.com/globa...er-14200_w.jpg http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DER-14200/?rtype=10 Any other options out there? Thanks again for all the thumbs up and I'm happy to be a part of the ol' C-20 crowd! __________________ Lance Top's Vintage Trailer Works 1970 Custom Camper/20 "Jenny" 1972 Airstream Ambassador "Abby"

01-11-2012, 10:49 PM	#35
chevytruckluver Eat, Sleep, Drive a Chevy Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: the town of the cow, Texas Posts: 1,152	Re: Hello from Texas! Welcome from cowtown aka Ft Worth If you plan on towing the tranny temp guage may be helpful. be sure to add a trans cooler also. Attached Images __________________ Trey Silence may be Golden, but Duct Tape is Silver! 72 Short Step 57 "big window" short step

01-12-2012, 11:41 AM	#37
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: Hello from Texas! I bought an aluminum rad from Ebay, a Champion. it might be an option for you. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

01-12-2012, 07:15 PM	#39
tdp67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 325	Re: Hello from Texas! Welcome, you'll learn a lot on this forum.

01-12-2012, 10:48 PM	#41
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,498	Re: Hello from Texas! Looking good!! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

01-15-2012, 08:30 PM	#42
1970 Custom Camper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Harker Heights, Texas Posts: 35	Towing duty Here is a pic of Jenny hitched up to Abby at our campsite this weekend. She is a wonderful tow vehicle. On the way back, I forgot to hook up the trailer cable. I drove back home with no trailer brakes and didn't even notice. I made sure the fridge was stocked with the essentials. __________________ Lance Top's Vintage Trailer Works 1970 Custom Camper/20 "Jenny" 1972 Airstream Ambassador "Abby"

01-15-2012, 09:34 PM	#43
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Hello from Texas! You must have been the envy of the campground. What a sweet setup you have. Glad to see you got the stowage door, and at a good price too. Jenny and Abby make a great addition to our forum, congrats again. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

02-23-2012, 10:32 PM	#44
Scott72c20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 28	Re: Hello from Texas! Welcome from Alabama. After many 63-70 c10's I finally found the keeper; a 72 CC. You have a great looking truck! The C20 is sure hard to beat and they are a work horse! Congrats! __________________ 1967 GMC SWB Pickup 1978 GMC Sierra Grande Pickup 2001 BMW R1100S 2022 BMW R1250 RS

07-27-2012, 09:20 AM	#45
1970 Custom Camper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Harker Heights, Texas Posts: 35	Long time update Wow! I haven't been on here in months! Thanks for the compliments! Since my last post, some things have happened with Jenny. New Goodwrench crate motor. Unfortunately, the new motor was leaking from the rear of the oil pan. I took it back to the Chevy dealer for a warranty repair. It is still leaking. New brake master cylinder and booster. A nice cowboy campout with the Lonestar Vintage Airstream Club at LBJ National Grasslands near Decatur. Next week, I'm taking the truck back to the Chevy dealer for try number two on the oil pan leak. __________________ Lance Top's Vintage Trailer Works 1970 Custom Camper/20 "Jenny" 1972 Airstream Ambassador "Abby"



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07-27-2012, 09:28 AM	#46
whoryou1979 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Deer Park, Tx Posts: 107	Re: Hello from Texas! Welcome, from Deer Park. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ All Day Every Day '72 C20 Cheyenne Custom Camper http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=549132

07-27-2012, 11:31 AM	#47
tex_waco_usmc Project Heaven in my 67!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bosqueville, TX Posts: 899	Re: Hello from Texas! Welcome from just down the road in Kempner... Actually Copperas Cove, but I have a Kempner address... PM me if you ever need some help would be good to meet some people from the board!

07-27-2012, 12:28 PM	#48
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: Hello from Texas! welcome from Anton Texas....great find, looks like a very nice truck....i like it a lot .....

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