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oem4me · 03-29-2016, 03:15 PM

Probably no harm in doing a full wash down with dish soap, warm water, and a soft brush. Blow it out before and after with a yard blower. I did my low miler original paint deck this way without issue. Super high, focused pressure in either air or water could lift otherwise solid paint.

sodly · 03-30-2016, 10:56 PM

Hey Murdoc have you seen this polished Alaskan? Looks like a lot or work but what a result!! Yours is already half way there (I mean the paint's nearly all gone).

**chevy_man5** · 03-31-2016, 09:22 AM

We are definitely watching Murdoc! Let Brennin or I know if you need a hand pulling the camper out. Just noticed yesterday that the original paper that they used to line the bed with was still visible in one of the pictures. Very cool!

sodly · 04-23-2016, 11:20 PM

How did the camper-pull go, murdoc?

SKT · 06-04-2016, 11:14 PM

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Any updates on this amazing find!?!

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plainred65 · 06-05-2016, 11:55 AM

Just found this thread and read it from the beginning. Great find and glad you're leaving this as a survivor.

**Palf70Step** · 06-05-2016, 04:22 PM

Neat thread to follow.

Chevystep · 06-06-2016, 11:53 AM

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murdoc · 10-08-2016, 10:45 PM

This happened today.

murdoc · 10-08-2016, 10:50 PM

murdoc · 10-08-2016, 10:59 PM

First time the tailgate has been up since 1966.

It look a while to get the hinges loosened. No dents though, just surface rust. Would like to see what CLR could to for it.

Finally without the extended bumper..

RDrancher · 10-09-2016, 09:37 AM

That bed looks absolutely amazing! What a beautiful find you have there.

**Advanced Design** · 10-09-2016, 10:24 AM

Your truck is an amazing find and I've enjoyed catching up on the thread. Tagging along for updates.

sodly · 10-09-2016, 09:15 PM

Can't wait to see it all cleaned up!

murdoc · 11-14-2016, 09:41 PM

murdoc · 11-14-2016, 09:43 PM

murdoc · 11-14-2016, 09:43 PM

**TJ's Chevy** · 11-14-2016, 09:51 PM

Gotta be the best factory original bed known thus far!

sodly · 11-14-2016, 11:08 PM

Did you find the date code stamped into the wood?

murdoc · 11-15-2016, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by sodly

Did you find the date code stamped into the wood?

I haven't looked for it yet... Where is a good place to begin looking? More towards the cab, on the end of one of the boards?

**Advanced Design** · 11-14-2016, 11:33 PM

Wow, that is pretty amazing.

**jocko** · 11-15-2016, 01:14 AM

wow, gorgeous! love this truck and camper and the story.

**60-66** · 11-15-2016, 11:02 AM

Amazing to see the , Paper , staples and over spray used to mask off the bedwood during assembly masking so well preserved . Did you use anything to gloss up the wood or is that natural ? Very very nice Murdoc !

aggie91 · 11-15-2016, 11:14 AM

That floor is amazing.

murdoc · 11-15-2016, 02:50 PM

Found the date stamp on the bed wood..

The flash may make it hard to see, it reads: A 3 14 66

Someone asked as to whether I did anything to the original paint to produce the result seen in the pictures....I didn't do anything except pressure wash the bed while the front end was jacked up, allowing the water to drain down and off the tailgate. I boosted the heat in the shop and let it air dry in that position overnight.

For those concerned about being too aggressive with the cleaning, I did test a spot first, and the paint is really on there, so I wasn't worried about going at it with the pressure washer.

For those interested in the finer details, I was really surprised by how thick the paint was applied onto the bed wood from the factory, and how tacky it still feels to the touch. Its not so tacky that it would leave fingerprints or footprints, but it feels to the touch like it is still fresh paint. I don't know what that means really, but just my observation.
The lack of paint, and the slight gouging in the wood between front of the wheel wells and the tailgate are from the camper inserts that were removable and used for storage. As for the other random markings and marrings, they might have happened back in 66 when the paint really was fresh and tacky.

03-29-2016, 03:15 PM	#1
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: 1966 custom camper & alaskan camper survivor Probably no harm in doing a full wash down with dish soap, warm water, and a soft brush. Blow it out before and after with a yard blower. I did my low miler original paint deck this way without issue. Super high, focused pressure in either air or water could lift otherwise solid paint.

03-30-2016, 10:56 PM	#2
sodly Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,034	Re: 1966 custom camper & alaskan camper survivor Hey Murdoc have you seen this polished Alaskan? Looks like a lot or work but what a result!! Yours is already half way there (I mean the paint's nearly all gone). Attached Images __________________ 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

03-31-2016, 09:22 AM	#3
chevy_man5 GMC's n H.D.'s too! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,583	Re: 1966 custom camper & alaskan camper survivor We are definitely watching Murdoc! Let Brennin or I know if you need a hand pulling the camper out. Just noticed yesterday that the original paper that they used to line the bed with was still visible in one of the pictures. Very cool! __________________ Jason 1960 GMC 4x4 Babe (the Blue Ox) - Build Thread

04-23-2016, 11:20 PM	#4
sodly Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,034	Re: 1966 custom camper & alaskan camper survivor How did the camper-pull go, murdoc? __________________ 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

06-04-2016, 11:14 PM	#5
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06-05-2016, 11:55 AM	#6
plainred65 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Beaver, Pa. Posts: 197	Re: 1966 custom camper & alaskan camper survivor Just found this thread and read it from the beginning. Great find and glad you're leaving this as a survivor.

06-05-2016, 04:22 PM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,725	Re: 1966 custom camper & alaskan camper survivor Neat thread to follow. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-06-2016, 11:53 AM	#8
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10-08-2016, 10:45 PM	#9
murdoc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: nampa, idaho Posts: 332	Re: 1966 custom camper & alaskan camper survivor This happened today.

10-08-2016, 10:50 PM	#10
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10-08-2016, 10:59 PM	#11
murdoc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: nampa, idaho Posts: 332	Re: 1966 custom camper & alaskan camper survivor First time the tailgate has been up since 1966. It look a while to get the hinges loosened. No dents though, just surface rust. Would like to see what CLR could to for it. Finally without the extended bumper..

10-09-2016, 09:37 AM	#12
RDrancher Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Decatur, Texas Posts: 673	Re: 1966 custom camper & alaskan camper survivor That bed looks absolutely amazing! What a beautiful find you have there. __________________ Romans 10:9 - The Truth

10-09-2016, 10:24 AM	#13
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: 1966 custom camper & alaskan camper survivor Your truck is an amazing find and I've enjoyed catching up on the thread. Tagging along for updates. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

10-09-2016, 09:15 PM	#14
sodly Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,034	Re: 1966 custom camper & alaskan camper survivor Can't wait to see it all cleaned up! __________________ 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

11-14-2016, 09:41 PM	#15
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11-14-2016, 09:51 PM	#18
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11-14-2016, 11:08 PM	#19
sodly Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,034	Re: 1966 custom camper & alaskan camper survivor Did you find the date code stamped into the wood? __________________ 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

11-14-2016, 11:33 PM	#21
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: 1966 custom camper & alaskan camper survivor Wow, that is pretty amazing. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

11-15-2016, 01:14 AM	#22
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,937	Re: 1966 custom camper & alaskan camper survivor wow, gorgeous! love this truck and camper and the story.

11-15-2016, 11:02 AM	#23
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11-15-2016, 02:50 PM	#25
murdoc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: nampa, idaho Posts: 332	Re: 1966 custom camper & alaskan camper survivor Found the date stamp on the bed wood.. The flash may make it hard to see, it reads: A 3 14 66 Someone asked as to whether I did anything to the original paint to produce the result seen in the pictures....I didn't do anything except pressure wash the bed while the front end was jacked up, allowing the water to drain down and off the tailgate. I boosted the heat in the shop and let it air dry in that position overnight. For those concerned about being too aggressive with the cleaning, I did test a spot first, and the paint is really on there, so I wasn't worried about going at it with the pressure washer. For those interested in the finer details, I was really surprised by how thick the paint was applied onto the bed wood from the factory, and how tacky it still feels to the touch. Its not so tacky that it would leave fingerprints or footprints, but it feels to the touch like it is still fresh paint. I don't know what that means really, but just my observation. The lack of paint, and the slight gouging in the wood between front of the wheel wells and the tailgate are from the camper inserts that were removable and used for storage. As for the other random markings and marrings, they might have happened back in 66 when the paint really was fresh and tacky.

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