67 GMC Camper cruiser???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

teeitup · 03-26-2006, 10:00 PM

Does anyone have any dealer literature on one of these or heard of one. There was one on ebay thats ended in Kentucky I'm looking at.
67 gmc 3/4 4 speed V6, buddy buckets. NO title though

It has Camper Cruiser emblems on the front fender, right where the side marker would be on a 68-72 truck. I'm just curious about the Camper Cruiser part of it. Thanks for any help, Randy

Longhorn Man · 03-26-2006, 10:47 PM

that truck was mentioned on here 2 weeks ago or so...on e-bay.
it's a 67 only option package if memory serves.

**special-K** · 03-26-2006, 10:48 PM

`67-only camper package.I think they all had 351s.A little more upscale or "sporty" than the later package.I know the one you`re talking about.That looks like a solid/complete original.Here`s a nice picture:

**Bob B.** · 03-26-2006, 11:03 PM

Basically the same as a Chevy Custom Camper. They were available with any G.M.C. pickup engine in '67 (250, 292, 305 V-6, 351 V-6) but most of the ones I have seen had the 351, The Camper Cruiser is mentioned in the '67 light duty pickup brochure, and G.M.C. issued a 'Pleasure Trucks' brochure that covered all the RV's.

ETsC10 · 04-19-2007, 11:28 PM

Camper Cruiser? Hopefully prettier than than this one...note the "custom" emblem just in front of the door...
This is a tow rig for a local race team and though it should be in the ugly truck contest, has never failed to do anything asked of it...began as a swap for a $15 auction Chevette...Sounds awesome and is a blast to drive (for a 40 Y.O. beater!)
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Morphed many times...rugged 'ol GMC's! ... ya' Gotta' lov'um
ET

**special-K** · 04-21-2007, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob B.

Basically the same as a Chevy Custom Camper. They were available with any G.M.C. pickup engine in '67 (250, 292, 305 V-6, 351 V-6) but most of the ones I have seen had the 351, The Camper Cruiser is mentioned in the '67 light duty pickup brochure, and G.M.C. issued a 'Pleasure Trucks' brochure that covered all the RV's.

The CustomCamper package required a 350 or BBC since`69.Not sure about 67 or 68,but I think the upgrade engines were required.
Here`s another:

factorystock · 04-21-2007, 12:28 PM

Nice photos. Those wheels on the custom crusiers are very hard to find. They are 16.5" one piece wheels with clips for the older style hubcaps.

**special-K** · 04-21-2007, 08:41 PM

They are tough.I bought two because someone else had the other two.Then,those didn`t come through.I still want to contact the guy to see if he has them.The problem was shipping and we were trying to find them a ride.To find them with good clips is the hardest part.

Americanrider · 04-22-2007, 03:13 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=176979

I have the left-overs of this one in my side yard.

old Chevy guy · 04-22-2007, 04:23 AM

I have one here and I to was trying to find info on it, I posted some questions on the welcome page.Im wondering if these are rare or collectable

factorystock · 05-01-2007, 11:08 PM

A common set up for camper hauling pickups was to remove the stock rear rims and tires and replace them with a set of "duplex" wide rims and 10X16.5" tires. They carried more weight and were more stable with top heavy loads. This is a '65 3/4 ton GMC.

stllookn · 05-02-2007, 01:59 AM

factorystock, Where did you come up with the term "duplex"? I am curious since I have two "Firestone Duplex" (stamped into the wheel rim) wheels 9.75x16.5 and am looking for two more identical wheels. Mine have 4.5" back spacing and most I have seen have 5" or more. Hopefully I will find another two some day. The wheels in your picture look to be larger back spacing 5+ just from the looks of the hubcap location. Nice looking truck!

**special-K** · 05-02-2007, 06:29 AM

Stllookn,Are yours Clip or nub type?I have a pair of nubs off a`72 C/30 I had.They are definately the wider offset than the others I have.I was running them with two other 9.75s before I got two more matching wheels.I`d sell them,but I am 3,000 miles away and these are HEAVY,as you know.

factorystock · 05-02-2007, 11:15 PM

These wheels orginally came out around 1964 as an aftermarket accessory. There were made by both Firestone and Goodyear. They were referred to as "Duplex" wheels by the manufacturer because these wheels had the effect of replacing dual wheels with one wheel.This wheel is 9 1/2" wide, approx 4" front side to lug hole and approx. 5 1/2" back side to lug hole.

**special-K** · 05-03-2007, 01:05 PM

The ones Ive had were Kelsey-Hayse.

03-26-2006, 10:00 PM	#1
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	67 GMC Camper cruiser???? Does anyone have any dealer literature on one of these or heard of one. There was one on ebay thats ended in Kentucky I'm looking at. 67 gmc 3/4 4 speed V6, buddy buckets. NO title though It has Camper Cruiser emblems on the front fender, right where the side marker would be on a 68-72 truck. I'm just curious about the Camper Cruiser part of it. Thanks for any help, Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

03-26-2006, 10:47 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 67 GMC Camper cruiser???? that truck was mentioned on here 2 weeks ago or so...on e-bay. it's a 67 only option package if memory serves.

03-26-2006, 10:48 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 67 GMC Camper cruiser???? `67-only camper package.I think they all had 351s.A little more upscale or "sporty" than the later package.I know the one you`re talking about.That looks like a solid/complete original.Here`s a nice picture: __________________ "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 ~

03-26-2006, 11:03 PM	#4
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,363	Re: 67 GMC Camper cruiser???? Basically the same as a Chevy Custom Camper. They were available with any G.M.C. pickup engine in '67 (250, 292, 305 V-6, 351 V-6) but most of the ones I have seen had the 351, The Camper Cruiser is mentioned in the '67 light duty pickup brochure, and G.M.C. issued a 'Pleasure Trucks' brochure that covered all the RV's. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

04-19-2007, 11:28 PM	#5
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: 67 GMC Camper cruiser???? Camper Cruiser? Hopefully prettier than than this one...note the "custom" emblem just in front of the door... This is a tow rig for a local race team and though it should be in the ugly truck contest, has never failed to do anything asked of it...began as a swap for a $15 auction Chevette...Sounds awesome and is a blast to drive (for a 40 Y.O. beater!) . Morphed many times...rugged 'ol GMC's! ... ya' Gotta' lov'um ET

04-21-2007, 12:28 PM	#7
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: 67 GMC Camper cruiser???? Nice photos. Those wheels on the custom crusiers are very hard to find. They are 16.5" one piece wheels with clips for the older style hubcaps.

04-21-2007, 08:41 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 67 GMC Camper cruiser???? They are tough.I bought two because someone else had the other two.Then,those didn`t come through.I still want to contact the guy to see if he has them.The problem was shipping and we were trying to find them a ride.To find them with good clips is the hardest part. __________________ "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 ~

04-22-2007, 03:13 AM	#9
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Re: 67 GMC Camper cruiser???? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=176979 I have the left-overs of this one in my side yard.

04-22-2007, 04:23 AM	#10
old Chevy guy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Foster Rhode Island Posts: 1,176	Re: 67 GMC Camper cruiser???? I have one here and I to was trying to find info on it, I posted some questions on the welcome page.Im wondering if these are rare or collectable

05-01-2007, 11:08 PM	#11
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: 67 GMC Camper cruiser???? A common set up for camper hauling pickups was to remove the stock rear rims and tires and replace them with a set of "duplex" wide rims and 10X16.5" tires. They carried more weight and were more stable with top heavy loads. This is a '65 3/4 ton GMC. Attached Images

05-02-2007, 01:59 AM	#12
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: 67 GMC Camper cruiser???? factorystock, Where did you come up with the term "duplex"? I am curious since I have two "Firestone Duplex" (stamped into the wheel rim) wheels 9.75x16.5 and am looking for two more identical wheels. Mine have 4.5" back spacing and most I have seen have 5" or more. Hopefully I will find another two some day. The wheels in your picture look to be larger back spacing 5+ just from the looks of the hubcap location. Nice looking truck! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

05-02-2007, 06:29 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 67 GMC Camper cruiser???? Stllookn,Are yours Clip or nub type?I have a pair of nubs off a`72 C/30 I had.They are definately the wider offset than the others I have.I was running them with two other 9.75s before I got two more matching wheels.I`d sell them,but I am 3,000 miles away and these are HEAVY,as you know. __________________ "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 ~

05-02-2007, 11:15 PM	#14
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: 67 GMC Camper cruiser???? These wheels orginally came out around 1964 as an aftermarket accessory. There were made by both Firestone and Goodyear. They were referred to as "Duplex" wheels by the manufacturer because these wheels had the effect of replacing dual wheels with one wheel.This wheel is 9 1/2" wide, approx 4" front side to lug hole and approx. 5 1/2" back side to lug hole.

05-03-2007, 01:05 PM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 67 GMC Camper cruiser???? The ones Ive had were Kelsey-Hayse. __________________ "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 ~



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