VA WTB - camper shell - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

klavey · 02-07-2014, 03:31 PM

I'm looking for a period-correct cap or camper shell for my 1970 C10 (fleetside).

Geography is not important - for a nice specimen, I'll cover the cost of shipping it to Virginia. If these are impossible to find, does anyone know of a fabricator that could recreate one?

klavey · 02-07-2014, 03:53 PM

I'm looking for a period-correct camper shell or truck cap for my 1970 C-10 (fleetside). This seems to be a difficult item to find.

For a nice specimen, I'll cover delivery costs to Virginia.

If finding one is near impossible, does anyone know a fabricator that could make something that at least looks correct?

Thanks!

lowrollin70gmc · 02-07-2014, 04:38 PM

I know of one listed up here in the frozen tundra:

http://fargo.craigslist.org/cto/4306196535.html

If you're serious I can take a look at it if it's still available.

klavey · 02-07-2014, 04:40 PM

That is exactly what I had in mind!
thank you

**Clatterville trolley** · 02-07-2014, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klavey

I'm looking for a period-correct camper shell or truck cap for my 1970 C-10 (fleetside). This seems to be a difficult item to find.

For a nice specimen, I'll cover delivery costs to Virginia.

If finding one is near impossible, does anyone know a fabricator that could make something that at least looks correct?

Thanks!

What size are you looking for and do you want an aluminum one or a fiberglass one?? I have one that I took off of a truck I purchased that is fiberglass, but would need to know what measurements. Thanks, Jay

klavey · 02-07-2014, 04:43 PM

Jay, I'm looking for an old-school aluminum one. thanks for the response.

KEL · 02-07-2014, 04:44 PM

Welcome aboard
post a WTB over in the FOR SALE area.
there was a thread about this in the last month.
They are out there
Good Luck

**Clatterville trolley** · 02-07-2014, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klavey

Jay, I'm looking for an old-school aluminum one. thanks for the response.

OK, thought I would respond and ask some questions to see. Good luck in your search. Have you tried to contact a camper shell manufacturer direct to see if they would build one to your specs? Might be worth a try. Jay

chopnchaneled · 02-07-2014, 05:07 PM

Short bed or long one?

klavey · 02-07-2014, 05:08 PM

Looking for a Long Bed shell

chopnchaneled · 02-07-2014, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klavey

Looking for a Long Bed shell

10-4,,,, I've got an alum. one for a short bed fleet that i've been storing
since last august that needs to go somewhere.

Good luck in your search

**Cash3481** · 02-07-2014, 06:17 PM

Here is one I have still on the truck. Period correct but a long drive.

Its in post 10 second picture.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=596702&page=9

Not the no1 choice but its an option.

Mike

**builtnb** · 02-08-2014, 01:37 PM

Hi - I have this cap which fits good. It's aluminum and in real nice shape. If it's the look your going for, I may be able to meet you half way.

I am also looking for an 8' quarter panel 68-72 after market (or nice OE).
Thanks,
Wayne

Leroy-B1 · 02-09-2014, 04:54 PM

there is a guy near me that has one that is near nos that was bought with his 72 gmc and stored in a barn its whole life if you interested in driving here its outside of Asheville NC near Burnsville and its extremely nice and has the paneling lining it

outlaw 3454 · 02-09-2014, 07:01 PM

here i have got you an original 1968 model topper with some stuff inside and its in good shape for the age, pretty much take what ever you want to give for it!
its in brandenburg ky

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/g...pscaa3dc05.jpg

brady01 · 12-27-2014, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chopnchaneled

10-4,,,, I've got an alum. one for a short bed fleet that i've been storing
since last august that needs to go somewhere.

Good luck in your search

Do you still have this? I'm in north ga and would like to see it

Leroy-B1 · 12-28-2014, 01:15 AM

I've got a real nice one in western NC

franken · 12-28-2014, 02:14 AM

I think you can buy new ones... I googled camper shell and found 3 dealers in my area. I added aluminum and va: https://www.google.com/search?q=alum...+va&gws_rd=ssl
http://find.hamptonroads.com/cap-cit...-beach-va.html

Internet searches--what'll they think of next?

chopnchaneled · 12-28-2014, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brady01

Do you still have this? I'm in north ga and would like to see it

Sorry it's gone

brady01 · 12-28-2014, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by franken

I think you can buy new ones... I googled camper shell and found 3 dealers in my area. I added aluminum and va: https://www.google.com/search?q=alum...+va&gws_rd=ssl
http://find.hamptonroads.com/cap-cit...-beach-va.html

Internet searches--what'll they think of next?

I would really like an older one that sorta matched my truck though

brady01 · 12-28-2014, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leroy-B1

I've got a real nice one in western NC

Whats it look like? And how far are you from Murphy?

JimmyOzone · 12-31-2014, 01:09 PM

I'm desperately in the market for a shell for my '70 c 20 in SC. Need asap for a move.

02-07-2014, 03:31 PM	#1
klavey Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Arlington VA Posts: 15	WTB - camper shell I'm looking for a period-correct cap or camper shell for my 1970 C10 (fleetside). Geography is not important - for a nice specimen, I'll cover the cost of shipping it to Virginia. If these are impossible to find, does anyone know of a fabricator that could recreate one?

02-07-2014, 03:53 PM	#2
klavey Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Arlington VA Posts: 15	WTB - camper shell I'm looking for a period-correct camper shell or truck cap for my 1970 C-10 (fleetside). This seems to be a difficult item to find. For a nice specimen, I'll cover delivery costs to Virginia. If finding one is near impossible, does anyone know a fabricator that could make something that at least looks correct? Thanks!

02-07-2014, 04:38 PM	#3
lowrollin70gmc Too many projects Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fargo, ND land of the flat hills Posts: 1,147	Re: WTB - camper shell I know of one listed up here in the frozen tundra: http://fargo.craigslist.org/cto/4306196535.html If you're serious I can take a look at it if it's still available. __________________ Andrew 84 GMC C1500 SWB 6.2 Diesel/700R4/3.42 "Grandpa's odd duck" 70 GMC C1500 LWB My first truck: shaved, bagged, and more: the lowrollin70gmc 68 K20 Suburban 12V Cummins/NV5600/NP205/D60/11.5AAM 3.73s "Dakota Cadillac" 63 Chevy II Nova Coupe 250 I6/T56/4.56s "Economy car" 53 Willys Wagon 350/NV4500/BW4401/HP D44/9inch “Winter Wagon” 30 Model A 16 Focus ST

02-07-2014, 04:40 PM	#4
klavey Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Arlington VA Posts: 15	Re: WTB - camper shell That is exactly what I had in mind! thank you

02-07-2014, 04:43 PM	#6
klavey Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Arlington VA Posts: 15	Re: WTB - camper shell Jay, I'm looking for an old-school aluminum one. thanks for the response.

02-07-2014, 04:44 PM	#7
KEL 72 GMC Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wells, Maine Posts: 534	Re: WTB - camper shell Welcome aboard post a WTB over in the FOR SALE area. there was a thread about this in the last month. They are out there Good Luck __________________ KEL Members I have met : 2014.02.01: bruceman1968, Mr Handy, colgad, RenoKeene, CaptRMW

02-07-2014, 05:07 PM	#9
chopnchaneled Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,050	Re: WTB - camper shell Short bed or long one? __________________ I don't think we get smarter as we get older. We just run out of Stupid things to do.

02-07-2014, 05:08 PM	#10
klavey Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Arlington VA Posts: 15	Re: WTB - camper shell Looking for a Long Bed shell

02-07-2014, 06:17 PM	#12
Cash3481 Loves all GMC trucks Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 4,435	Re: WTB - camper shell Here is one I have still on the truck. Period correct but a long drive. Its in post 10 second picture. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=596702&page=9 Not the no1 choice but its an option. Mike

02-08-2014, 01:37 PM	#13
builtnb Active Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ilion, NY Posts: 130	Re: WTB - camper shell Hi - I have this cap which fits good. It's aluminum and in real nice shape. If it's the look your going for, I may be able to meet you half way. I am also looking for an 8' quarter panel 68-72 after market (or nice OE). Thanks, Wayne Attached Images

02-09-2014, 04:54 PM	#14
Leroy-B1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mars Hill, NC Posts: 1,994	Re: WTB - camper shell there is a guy near me that has one that is near nos that was bought with his 72 gmc and stored in a barn its whole life if you interested in driving here its outside of Asheville NC near Burnsville and its extremely nice and has the paneling lining it

02-09-2014, 07:01 PM	#15
outlaw 3454 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: brandenburg ky Posts: 96	Re: WTB - camper shell here i have got you an original 1968 model topper with some stuff inside and its in good shape for the age, pretty much take what ever you want to give for it! its in brandenburg ky http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/g...pscaa3dc05.jpg

12-28-2014, 01:15 AM	#17
Leroy-B1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mars Hill, NC Posts: 1,994	Re: WTB - camper shell I've got a real nice one in western NC

12-28-2014, 02:14 AM	#18
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,100	Re: WTB - camper shell I think you can buy new ones... I googled camper shell and found 3 dealers in my area. I added aluminum and va: https://www.google.com/search?q=alum...+va&gws_rd=ssl http://find.hamptonroads.com/cap-cit...-beach-va.html Internet searches--what'll they think of next?

12-31-2014, 01:09 PM	#22
JimmyOzone Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Fords, NJ Posts: 47	Re: WTB - camper shell I'm desperately in the market for a shell for my '70 c 20 in SC. Need asap for a move. __________________ You can't spell Olive without Love 1970 C-20 350 V-8 Daily Driver



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