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TJ's Chevy · 02-17-2017, 02:42 PM

Looks awesome! Thanks for sharing!

**oem4me** · 02-26-2017, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by plainred65

Very cool pics.

Are you getting a lot of people asking about your rig?

The truck gets used a bit less since mounting the big camper on it, but when it's out and about it does get lots of attention. I had it in a local VCCA show a few months back and had plenty of interest all day long. Kinda funny that many of the wives or girlfriends that were obviously dragged to the show by their men, suddenly "woke up" when approaching the camper! Ha ha. Actually, I think that for most folks, campers and camping are inherently linked with family and good times, hence that response from the ladies.

shp4man · 02-26-2017, 07:54 PM

Damn nice, oem4me. Keep 'em running just like back then.

That's the same reason I keep my old truck mostly original, brings back memories.
Sometimes I think I may see them with rose colored glasses, they have rusted an amazing amount in 52 years, but...
I had a truck like the one in your avatar when I was in high school in the late '60's- same color, camper....it was popular with some girls..that's where the nostalgia mostly comes from. Firsts.

pimpston65 · 02-26-2017, 10:49 PM

that rig is a BEAST!!!

**60-66** · 02-27-2017, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

Here is the style I have on my C 20, which also hauled a camper for the original owner at one time. I keep it extended 1' out.

PLEASE do a thread on YOUR truck / trucks Factorystock !!!

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Originally Posted by oem4me

The truck gets used a bit less since mounting the big camper on it, but when it's out and about it does get lots of attention. I had it in a local VCCA show a few months back and had plenty of interest all day long. Kinda funny that many of the wives or girlfriends that were obviously dragged to the show by their men, suddenly "woke up" when approaching the camper! Ha ha. Actually, I think that for most folks, campers and camping are inherently linked with family and good times, hence that response from the ladies.

Looking great Bruce , love seeing all the progress your making on this one. Great truck ! Looks like that recently restored 63 K10 was there.

**my04** · 02-26-2017, 10:52 AM

Awesome!

**jocko** · 02-26-2017, 01:14 PM

Great pics! Thanks for sharing.

factorystock · 02-26-2017, 03:19 PM

Thanks for posting photos, they literally look like they were taken in 1966! The large camper and high center of gravity do throw off handling, even on a 3/4 ton. This is the main reason the 16" wheel was used on the Custom Camper package. Any plans for a slide out rear barden bumper?

**oem4me** · 02-26-2017, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

Thanks for posting photos, they literally look like they were taken in 1966! The large camper and high center of gravity do throw off handling, even on a 3/4 ton. This is the main reason the 16" wheel was used on the Custom Camper package. Any plans for a slide out rear barden bumper?

On the lookout for a nice, local one.

factorystock · 02-26-2017, 07:09 PM

Here is the style I have on my C 20, which also hauled a camper for the original owner at one time. I keep it extended 1' out.

LT1 Burb · 02-27-2017, 12:24 PM

Love it, looks great, love the wheels. Funny too how the front tie downs are attached to the cowl covers

DKO · 03-01-2017, 09:27 AM

Love the truck! Thanks for sharing the wonderful pics!!

roll_the_dice · 01-09-2019, 11:13 AM

Beautiful truck and camper! All the pics transport me back in time. I voted for this truck for TOTY...

**straight6chevyguy** · 01-09-2019, 12:52 PM

I really like old trucks and old campers.
Great pictures!

I know this thread is kinda old but could you post some pictures of the inside of the camper?

**oem4me** · 01-11-2019, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by straight6chevyguy

I know this thread is kinda old but could you post some pictures of the inside of the camper?

Here's some. This camper is a 1967 Teardrop brand camper. They were still producing all genuine wood paneled interiors that late in the game. Most manufacturers had gone to cheesy fake wood by then. That honey colored glow is what it's all about for me. Love it!

sodly · 01-13-2019, 11:10 PM

Always a treat to see Big Red in action!

**yelmer** · 01-14-2019, 08:36 PM

This Truck Is Awesome!!!!!!!!!

**straight6chevyguy** · 01-15-2019, 02:10 PM

You gotta love that real wood!

**straight6chevyguy** · 01-15-2019, 02:12 PM

Great pictures by the way!

Both the truck and the camper look great!

Corts60 · 03-28-2020, 09:42 AM

Just looked through all this. Very nice work Bruce. Beautiful rig.

LT7A · 04-12-2022, 02:54 PM

Stunning truck and that camper is a time capsule. I really like your approach to keeping them stock and functional.

**clemdaddy** · 12-29-2013, 08:03 AM

big red is both beauty and the beast.
love to see more when you get a chance...

02-17-2017, 02:42 PM	#1
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02-26-2017, 07:54 PM	#3
shp4man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 569	Re: Meet Big Red - 1966 Custom Camper Damn nice, oem4me. Keep 'em running just like back then. That's the same reason I keep my old truck mostly original, brings back memories. Sometimes I think I may see them with rose colored glasses, they have rusted an amazing amount in 52 years, but... I had a truck like the one in your avatar when I was in high school in the late '60's- same color, camper....it was popular with some girls..that's where the nostalgia mostly comes from. Firsts. __________________ Everybody has to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer.

02-26-2017, 10:49 PM	#4
pimpston65 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,202	Re: Meet Big Red - 1966 Custom Camper that rig is a BEAST!!!

02-26-2017, 10:52 AM	#6
my04 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Muskegon, MI Posts: 408	Re: Meet Big Red - 1966 Custom Camper Awesome!

02-26-2017, 01:14 PM	#7
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NW IN Posts: 18,118	Re: Meet Big Red - 1966 Custom Camper Great pics! Thanks for sharing.

02-26-2017, 03:19 PM	#8
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,535	Re: Meet Big Red - 1966 Custom Camper Thanks for posting photos, they literally look like they were taken in 1966! The large camper and high center of gravity do throw off handling, even on a 3/4 ton. This is the main reason the 16" wheel was used on the Custom Camper package. Any plans for a slide out rear barden bumper?

02-26-2017, 07:09 PM	#10
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,535	Re: Meet Big Red - 1966 Custom Camper Here is the style I have on my C 20, which also hauled a camper for the original owner at one time. I keep it extended 1' out. Attached Images

02-27-2017, 12:24 PM	#11
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: Meet Big Red - 1966 Custom Camper Love it, looks great, love the wheels. Funny too how the front tie downs are attached to the cowl covers

03-01-2017, 09:27 AM	#12
DKO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Indy Posts: 31	Re: Meet Big Red - 1966 Custom Camper Love the truck! Thanks for sharing the wonderful pics!!

01-09-2019, 11:13 AM	#13
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,700	Re: Meet Big Red - 1966 Custom Camper Beautiful truck and camper! All the pics transport me back in time. I voted for this truck for TOTY... __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

01-09-2019, 12:52 PM	#14
straight6chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: yamhill OR Posts: 1,022	Re: Meet Big Red - 1966 Custom Camper I really like old trucks and old campers. Great pictures! I know this thread is kinda old but could you post some pictures of the inside of the camper? __________________ 1965 Chevy c20 292 4speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=777601 1976 Chevy c10 250 4speed http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=787037 1978 Chevy c20 350 4speed 1998 Chevy c1500 4.3L 5speed 1999 Chevy k1500 Suburban 5.7L auto 4x4 2002 Chevy s10 4.3L auto 4x4 1971 Mercury Monterey wagon 400 auto Plus other misc. ... To many projects!

01-13-2019, 11:10 PM	#16
sodly Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,061	Re: Meet Big Red - 1966 Custom Camper Always a treat to see Big Red in action! __________________ WANTED: * 60-66 Chevy and GMC FACTORY PHOTOGRAPHY (scans) of pickups and carryalls. *Custom Camper Club*-- Own a 65-66 Custom Camper? Join us at: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/g...hp?groupid=117

01-14-2019, 08:36 PM	#17
yelmer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greeley colorado Posts: 1,360	Re: Meet Big Red - 1966 Custom Camper This Truck Is Awesome!!!!!!!!!

01-15-2019, 02:10 PM	#18
straight6chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: yamhill OR Posts: 1,022	Re: Meet Big Red - 1966 Custom Camper You gotta love that real wood! __________________ 1965 Chevy c20 292 4speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=777601 1976 Chevy c10 250 4speed http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=787037 1978 Chevy c20 350 4speed 1998 Chevy c1500 4.3L 5speed 1999 Chevy k1500 Suburban 5.7L auto 4x4 2002 Chevy s10 4.3L auto 4x4 1971 Mercury Monterey wagon 400 auto Plus other misc. ... To many projects!

01-15-2019, 02:12 PM	#19
straight6chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: yamhill OR Posts: 1,022	Re: Meet Big Red - 1966 Custom Camper Great pictures by the way! Both the truck and the camper look great! __________________ 1965 Chevy c20 292 4speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=777601 1976 Chevy c10 250 4speed http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=787037 1978 Chevy c20 350 4speed 1998 Chevy c1500 4.3L 5speed 1999 Chevy k1500 Suburban 5.7L auto 4x4 2002 Chevy s10 4.3L auto 4x4 1971 Mercury Monterey wagon 400 auto Plus other misc. ... To many projects!



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03-28-2020, 09:42 AM	#20
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,731	Re: Meet Big Red - 1966 Custom Camper Just looked through all this. Very nice work Bruce. Beautiful rig. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

04-12-2022, 02:54 PM	#21
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,667	Re: Meet Big Red - 1966 Custom Camper Stunning truck and that camper is a time capsule. I really like your approach to keeping them stock and functional.

12-29-2013, 08:03 AM	#22
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