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Camper Special : Shocks between Cab / Bed
Just acquired a '73 3/4 K20. First time into full size pickups.
There are two horizontal shock absorbers between the cab and the bed, one on each side, and inside the cab, there is a MAGNET ???!!! What does this feature accomplish, and how? Thanks. -glen |
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Re: Camper Special : Shocks between Cab / Bed
Pics?
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Re: Camper Special : Shocks between Cab / Bed
You have the deluxe camper special package
The shocks between the cab and box were part of it You should also have tiedown plates on the front fenders and 2 holes in each boxside for tiedowns And you may have a rear sway bar |
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Re: Camper Special : Shocks between Cab / Bed
Front fender plate is for an overhead shock absorber if I remember correctly. willy41, pics of the magnet, please? I'm not sure what you're talking about there.
Here is pic of whole shebang & pic of shocks that were on ebay.
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Re: Camper Special : Shocks between Cab / Bed
Oh the 70's
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Re: Camper Special : Shocks between Cab / Bed
You wouldnt happen to have more pics of that rig do you? It appears to be the same model as the truck i have got color and everything. Minus the "deluxe" part.
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Re: Camper Special : Shocks between Cab / Bed
Not to be rude but i meant 80sports truck... lol. He appears to have the dually with the same colors as mine.
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Re: Camper Special : Shocks between Cab / Bed
Although, willy how do you like the mirrors like that? Ive got the 4 post (the large ones that dont attach to the roof) and love them. Ive seen the ones that attach to the top and am curious how people feel about them.
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Re: Camper Special : Shocks between Cab / Bed
I have some off the top of the door and bolt midway down. Took ones off a semi and shortened the lower arm to make the mirror head level. I LOVE THEM! My truxk is adter big rig styling though...
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Re: Camper Special : Shocks between Cab / Bed
So what are the shocks supposed to accomplish?
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Re: Camper Special : Shocks between Cab / Bed
I'm curious also..
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Used mostly to haul a camper Original paint;350/th400/factory tach/sierra classic/tilt/am radio No air,windows or locks deluxe camper special |
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Re: Camper Special : Shocks between Cab / Bed
They are there to dampen "bounce" as you go down the road.
Especially with the nylon bias tires these trucks came with the weight of the camper could set up a harmonic motion at certain speeds. Most big trucks will do this at certain speeds but the wife and kids travelling in your camper special may not be impressed. |
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Re: Camper Special : Shocks between Cab / Bed
Hmm interesting. So did it work as well as advertised? I've been thinking about connecting my cab and bed together to help stiffen the chassis since I'm trying to make a good handling truck.
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Re: Camper Special : Shocks between Cab / Bed
i have thought about that a little. some type of bushing that wont stress the bed or cab and crack them
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Re: Camper Special : Shocks between Cab / Bed
I love this site...always learning about new little things that I didn't even know existed!
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Re: Camper Special : Shocks between Cab / Bed
I worked for a GMC dealer in the early 80s and never saw this stuff. I like it.
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Re: Camper Special : Shocks between Cab / Bed
I have a pair of those shocks somewhere that I saved from my 78 CS
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Re: Camper Special : Shocks between Cab / Bed
GM did that it's called a Jimmy...
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Re: Camper Special : Shocks between Cab / Bed
Haha yes. I have a k5 as well but it's more of a family vehicle. My other one is built for "special" purposes other than hauling hay lol
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Re: Camper Special : Shocks between Cab / Bed
I just bought the truck and don't have it home yet. No plans for camper, so I'll probably take off the big mirrors.
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