CUSTOM CAMPERS lets see them!

[Zable49]

Howdy everyone,
Sorry... Im not trying to highjack the thread, I just have a quick question about our custom campers. Has anyone tried using the variable HD coil springs instead of the normal HD springs?
Thanks

[N1ck_777]

My custom camper is on my page
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[jeffg1010]

Saw this GMC tonight at a restaurant. I was able to track down the owner in the restaurant (haha, my dad was asking people if they owned the old GMC outside) All original, unrestored, never wrecked, never repainted. He's the second owner, bought it from the original owner, who I believe he was also related to.

It had a little rust, but it was beautiful.



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[davepl]

Old guys with trucks like that should just have a bumper sticker that reads "yes it's mine, and no I do not want to sell it"
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[jocko]

wow, that is gorgeous, thanks for taking the pics. Everytime I "think" med olive over dark olive, I "think" blech. But every time I "SEE" med olive over dark olive, I want to paint my truck to match it.

[factorystock]

That GMC looks great. Clean, simple and functional is what its all about. Who needs a lowered SB!

[Sicklajoie]

Wow, what a beautiful GMC!

[Mayo]

very nice GMC

[JohnnyTurbo]

Here is one of my GMC custom camper when my Mom owned it back around '71-'72. It is a 1971 Amerigo and my bed was the one that snapped out in the back. I'll post up some flyer pics too.



Flyer pics

[factorystock]

Originally Posted by JohnnyTurbo

Here is one of my GMC custom camper when my Mom owned it back around '71-'72.

Nice shot JohnnyTurbo of an original '68 Custom Camper. The reason this '68 3/4 ton has correct '68 3/4 ton hubcaps is because this truck has the hard to find 16.5" one piece wheels with clips.

[BigRed76]

My '70 is a custom camper. The fender badges were removed when I got it, but I found the remains of one in the glove box. It's currently in a frame off becoming a K20 Custom Camper.

[396C20]

Wow. Great thread. How did I miss it.

I wish who ever ordered my truck would have checked off one more box since it has all the required suspension and tire upgrades.

Got a few questions for those that have actually put a camper on their trucks. What is your GVW?
I don't see how these could have been legal with those old campers. My GVW is 7500, the truck weighs 5000, that only leaves 2500. Were not most of those old campers heavier than that?

[jocko]

here's my latest addition, meant to add it to this thread - long ways to go still though...

bought it from the original owner, great guy. it's a custom deluxe highlander pkg c (will eventually have the original blue plaid again sometime soon, and maybe add the missing toolbox back in, somewhat later).

[396C20]

Thanks for posting that info SS Tim.

So if I'm reading that right they assumed a camper, passenger and equipment weight of 3100 (using the 7500 and a 10-11' camper as in the chart) That only leaves 4400 for the empty weight of the truck.

I know mine weighs almost 5000 lbs. So did people just drive with them overweight?

[MrHotRod5263]

1971 Custom camper

350 cu in. , Th350 , and a howling HO52

with Ultra 50/51 wheels

[RHGuyettejr]

Ok so this wasn't built as a custom camper, but the original owner from NC purchased it to tow his camper with everywhere. It has documentation of having the window replaced in California, and the guy he sold it to drove it up here to NH, so I think it has been put through its paces. Im converting it to 4x4, but leaving the aux gas tanks. It also has a cruise control module on it from a long time ago, pretty cool to see that old technology, and have a truck so well taken care of even traveling around the country.

[DeadheadNM]

Does anyone have a 72 Custom Camper door with no emblem they can measure the distance from the door edge to the first emblem hole for me? The factory manual isn't too clear on this. Adding the badges to my otherwise camper equipped K20. Appreciate the help.

[SS Tim]

Here a custom picture just for you 396C20.
1969 Salesman's "calculator" for camper equipment.
Finally I do have a question, are you thinking about putting a camper on your truck or is this all academic?

[396C20]

Thanks for that SS Tim. That's a cool little calculator.

I bought my truck with the intent of towing a car trailer or putting a camper on it eventually. Looks like I may be limited to a 9' camper.

I'm in the process of putting together a 454 so power should not be an issue.

Thanks again.

[Ozark Tim]

My 2 (current) opposite ends of the equip options

[Dirt's72]

I'll jump on board here, just picked this 69 zero rust NM truck originally purchased here in Albuquerque, has protecto plate and original invoice. It's been sitting for 8 years. I've had my eye on it for a few years. The truck is all original unmolested aside from the previous owner pulled out the bucket seats for one of his builds. The owner before him was going to replace the timing chain and rebuild the carb. It was in a fender bender which bent up the front bumper, grill and passenger fender. The damaged passenger fender has been replaced. I have a WTB thread for a passenger in matching color or medium olive color and I can have a dark olive stripe added later. I would really like to keep it with the original paint.

Here's a pic of the damaged side, the good side is against the wall.

The spid.


Cannot wait to get this on the road.

[DeadheadNM]

Love it! Let's see some pics of your other Custom Camper...

[Dirt's72]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Love it! Let's see some pics of your other Custom Camper...

I know right. Been holding out on the Cheyenne super rv pics. Been putting all my effort in it trying to get the big block running right. Just put a new fridge in it yesterday. A good OG carb should be enroute soon. It's what got me into big blocks now. Pics coming soon.

[Dirt's72]

Ok man here it is. Was wanting to have a nice image of it out on a NM lake with a bunch of dead honkers and mallards on the hood. Lol

I drove this one back from California in February. Long story.

[DeadheadNM]

Here's the new to me 72 Super Custom Camper big block C30