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71meangreenc10 · 07-04-2017, 12:25 AM

Picked up this 72 GMC Open Roads Motor Home. Cab interior is ridiculously clean and in tact. Body sheet metal is perfect, rockers are perfect, never seen on this solid. Has all the paperwork from 72. Going to have the living area replaced and keep this as a Motor Home. Thinking 6.0 LS/ 4l80E. More pictures are coming soon.

Smitty

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-04-2017, 12:50 AM

Does it have a red/grey interior? I think I saw it on Tucson CL some months ago, but talked myself out of another old truck. It was really reasonable, what the guy was asking, IIRC.
Glad it found a good home with a Boardmember.

71meangreenc10 · 07-04-2017, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Does it have a red/grey interior? I think I saw it on Tucson CL some months ago, but talked myself out of another old truck. It was really reasonable, what the guy was asking, IIRC.
Glad it found a good home with a Boardmember.

This one is green interior. A board member posted it and also put it on CL. I jumped on it and made the deal.

Smitty

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-04-2017, 07:05 AM

Funny that 2 of 'em went on the block about the same time. As I recall the interior was light gray on the upper surfaces, had a red ''tracer line'' about hip level, then a charcoal tone below. Reminded me of the old Mr Goodwrench uniforms, dealership mechs and techs had to wear. Big glass rear with sliding french doors and a shallow ''porch''. Inside looked nice, gas range, short beer fridge, cafe-table booth, bunk over cab.
Had a 350, GMC 2500 OR 3500. Possibly more of a light root beer metal flake brown.
Hated to miss catching it but I've currently got the 2 trucks that ran on the sick list.
If I had bought it we coulda had us a club. Ha Ha. May be going down Patagonia way over the 4th. Taking the '71 Jimmy even though the drivers side window is stuck open.
Have fun with the camper.

Mike C · 07-04-2017, 11:07 AM

Awesome. I would TOTALLY own one of those if it "found" me!

71meangreenc10 · 07-13-2017, 11:56 PM

Here are some pics of the pick up. Had my Armed Guard to keep the Bandits away....

Smitty

**Chevyland** · 07-14-2017, 12:15 AM

That's a neat looking rig!
When that paint was new
Must have been beautiful
I like the last pic

71meangreenc10 · 07-14-2017, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyland

That's a neat looking rig!
When that paint was new
Must have been beautiful
I like the last pic

I am going to keep the original paint color. I like it. Might even run a stripe down the bottom of the new camper. Best $280 bucks I spent to ensure it made it home in one piece.

Smitty

Ken B · 07-14-2017, 06:16 AM

Nice score! I'd so love too find one for myself... If that ain't a piece of Americana rollin down the road then I don't know what is!

Shaky · 07-14-2017, 06:26 AM

That thing is great. I'd put a gear vendors overdrive on it and call it ready for service.

**special-K** · 07-14-2017, 07:14 AM

One thing that beauty isn't is a pickup...never was. You are so lucky to buy that. I brought my kids up camping in these year camper trucks traveling all around. I was hoping it would leave a lasting impression on them and they have already begun reflecting back on not only the trips we took but the trucks themselves.

That camper would look fantastic painted back to original. I had a '70 Custom Camper 157" that was a former Winnebago. They always used a gold stripe on their campers, so the cab was Medium Gold Poly (dull like yours). I painted that thing and that gold looks great with chrome, black, white, woodgrain...all the colors that it might be next to. Mine had a Parchment interior and it looked luxurious in gold.

71meangreenc10 · 07-14-2017, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

One thing that beauty isn't is a pickup...never was. You are so lucky to buy that. I brought my kids up camping in these year camper trucks traveling all around. I was hoping it would leave a lasting impression on them and they have already begun reflecting back on not only the trips we took but the trucks themselves.

That camper would look fantastic painted back to original. I had a '70 Custom Camper 157" that was a former Winnebago. They always used a gold stripe on their campers, so the cab was Medium Gold Poly (dull like yours). I painted that thing and that gold looks great with chrome, black, white, woodgrain...all the colors that it might be next to. Mine had a Parchment interior and it looked luxurious in gold.

Special K,

I hear exactly what you are saying. My kids are still young and we want to hopefully provide some good memories for them. The back half of the truck cannot be saved. I am having a custom camper built for it by a RV shop. Build it the way the misses wants it so I don't have to be reminded about it every time we use it. The Design of the back had way too many flaws and lack of maintenance on the seals has resulted in a lot of rot. The floors are solid so it is all not lost. We are keeping the stove and turn it into a sweet grill that will be portable. I want to make it reliable and functional, not just a show item. It will be a great project.

Smitty

**elpound** · 07-15-2017, 05:44 PM

You got a great deal! Looking forward to seeing your progress 😁

Husker · 07-15-2017, 06:40 PM

Very Cool.
Ron

71meangreenc10 · 07-15-2017, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Husker

Very Cool.
Ron

Thanks Ron,

Smitty

07-04-2017, 12:25 AM	#1
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,159	Check this one out Picked up this 72 GMC Open Roads Motor Home. Cab interior is ridiculously clean and in tact. Body sheet metal is perfect, rockers are perfect, never seen on this solid. Has all the paperwork from 72. Going to have the living area replaced and keep this as a Motor Home. Thinking 6.0 LS/ 4l80E. More pictures are coming soon. Smitty Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

07-04-2017, 12:50 AM	#2
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,164	Re: Check this one out Does it have a red/grey interior? I think I saw it on Tucson CL some months ago, but talked myself out of another old truck. It was really reasonable, what the guy was asking, IIRC. Glad it found a good home with a Boardmember. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

07-04-2017, 07:05 AM	#4
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,164	Re: Check this one out Funny that 2 of 'em went on the block about the same time. As I recall the interior was light gray on the upper surfaces, had a red ''tracer line'' about hip level, then a charcoal tone below. Reminded me of the old Mr Goodwrench uniforms, dealership mechs and techs had to wear. Big glass rear with sliding french doors and a shallow ''porch''. Inside looked nice, gas range, short beer fridge, cafe-table booth, bunk over cab. Had a 350, GMC 2500 OR 3500. Possibly more of a light root beer metal flake brown. Hated to miss catching it but I've currently got the 2 trucks that ran on the sick list. If I had bought it we coulda had us a club. Ha Ha. May be going down Patagonia way over the 4th. Taking the '71 Jimmy even though the drivers side window is stuck open. Have fun with the camper. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

07-04-2017, 11:07 AM	#5
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,715	Re: Check this one out Awesome. I would TOTALLY own one of those if it "found" me! __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

07-13-2017, 11:56 PM	#6
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,159	Re: Check this one out Here are some pics of the pick up. Had my Armed Guard to keep the Bandits away.... Smitty Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

07-14-2017, 12:15 AM	#7
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,707	Re: Check this one out That's a neat looking rig! When that paint was new Must have been beautiful I like the last pic

07-14-2017, 06:16 AM	#9
Ken B Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: danbury, ct. Posts: 568	Re: Check this one out Nice score! I'd so love too find one for myself... If that ain't a piece of Americana rollin down the road then I don't know what is!

07-14-2017, 06:26 AM	#10
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Re: Check this one out That thing is great. I'd put a gear vendors overdrive on it and call it ready for service. __________________ 67 C20 long step resto: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342086 66 C10 long step build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3814790 CT to Alaska in a 67 C10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399224 “The height of sophistication is simplicity." - Clare Boothe Luce

07-14-2017, 07:14 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Check this one out One thing that beauty isn't is a pickup...never was. You are so lucky to buy that. I brought my kids up camping in these year camper trucks traveling all around. I was hoping it would leave a lasting impression on them and they have already begun reflecting back on not only the trips we took but the trucks themselves. That camper would look fantastic painted back to original. I had a '70 Custom Camper 157" that was a former Winnebago. They always used a gold stripe on their campers, so the cab was Medium Gold Poly (dull like yours). I painted that thing and that gold looks great with chrome, black, white, woodgrain...all the colors that it might be next to. Mine had a Parchment interior and it looked luxurious in gold. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-15-2017, 05:44 PM	#13
elpound Active Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killdeer ND Posts: 118	Re: Check this one out You got a great deal! Looking forward to seeing your progress 😁

07-15-2017, 06:40 PM	#14
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: Check this one out Very Cool. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson



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