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bad_turbo · 11-10-2006, 10:11 PM

I'm looking into buying this new project, but can't find alot of info on these old motorhomes on this site. Can anyone recommend another place to find more info on them. Thanks

bad_turbo · 11-10-2006, 10:13 PM

few more:

Longhorn Man · 11-10-2006, 10:14 PM

pretty neet how they converter that one ton to a 4X4... never seen that on a motor home.

bad_turbo · 11-10-2006, 10:15 PM

glovebox door had sticker removed before painting

1969k10stepside · 11-10-2006, 10:15 PM

Cant help you about your question but that would be a cool project,and if I seen correctly it had a tilt collumn.

bad_turbo · 11-10-2006, 10:22 PM

Yah, it has tilt, a/c that works, p/s, pb (drums), interior is almost perfect, paint is bad, big block runs like new, but the truck is not quite a 4x4. It just has that dana 44 sitting there, no driveshaft or t/c. Has the hole in the floor for the shifter and it has the shifter laying on the floor. Truck is from Idaho, now located in socal.

1969k10stepside · 11-10-2006, 10:25 PM

I dont think that is a small block, is it?I cant tell..

stllookn · 11-10-2006, 10:27 PM

I have literature on the Open Road line but not that one. The 4x4 is too cool...I wanted to do that conversion on Livrat's motorhome but I was too late...LOL!

CPNEJR · 11-10-2006, 11:04 PM

1969k10stepside your correct it isn't a small block. it looks to be either a 396 or a 402

1969k10stepside · 11-10-2006, 11:06 PM

Yeah,its a big block,look at the heads and the dipstick looks to be on the other side than the small block

DirtyLarry · 11-10-2006, 11:19 PM

I am confused. I see what looks like an automatic shifter. Then it looks like a 4 speed manual shifter and clutch pedals. What the heck kind of Frankenstein is this thing? What kind of transmission does it really have? It will make for a sweet rig once it is all put together correctly.

Bob Moore · 11-11-2006, 01:17 AM

A 72 truck should have disc brakes. That probably did until they changed to the D44. I also thought there were NO big block 4X4's from the factory. Somebody has made those modifications - either at home or the conversion company. I would bet on home brew.

Musclerodz · 11-11-2006, 01:24 AM

there is one of those just a couple miles from my shop in the city.

Mike

**Bob B.** · 11-11-2006, 05:24 AM

The VIN starts 'CCE', so it's safe to say it was originally a 4X2. McNamee Coach was an old RV manufacturer that built a lot of campers back in the
60's, I imagine they are long gone now. Open Road built a lot of frame-mount camper bodies on '67-'72 C-30 chassis, seems to be a few of those still around. My favorite was the Travel Queen, which used a C-20 (Chevy or GMC) cowl chassis, like a school bus.

Longhorn Man · 11-11-2006, 05:50 AM

they also never made a one ton 4X4.

72freak · 11-11-2006, 08:17 AM

there are a few guys on the board who have these or had these..give it time.....someone will pop up with some info!!!

Very cool find!!!!!

Rod · 11-11-2006, 11:49 PM

Interesting project. From what I see it started out as a 2wd long wheel based dually...with an additional motorhome body added then a front 8 bolt non-dually front diff. BB looks original to the 2wd era to me. Check how those front springs are attached.
Bolted or riveted spring hangers? More than likely bolted which would be a home made or aftermarket addition.
It's something I'd look at for a project form myself though too.

bad_turbo · 11-12-2006, 12:04 AM

Bad news about this motorhome. It was sitting on a hillside when I took these pics and apparently the owner didn't have the brake set, so in the middle of the night the truck took off down the hill about 100 yards, hit a boulder about the same size as the motorhome and flipped it on its side. I called the owner to tell him I would buy it from him and then he told me this news. Good news is the price went from $1800 to $600. Bad news is I don't have the skills to fix the motorhome body. What should I do?

DirtyLarry · 11-12-2006, 12:27 AM

Man that is a drag. Shoot, offer him $500 for it anyway and finish the 4x4 conversion then add a flat bed. That would still be cool. What transmission does that thing have anyway?

Go back and get us more pictures of the aftermath.

bad_turbo · 11-12-2006, 01:45 AM

I really wanted the motorhome. I already have a 1 ton dually flatbed. The trans was a 4 speed. He is going to send me some pics of the damage. I will post them here.

classicchev · 11-12-2006, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stllookn

I have literature on the Open Road line but not that one. The 4x4 is too cool...I wanted to do that conversion on Livrat's motorhome but I was too late...LOL!

Its never too late!!!

classicchev · 11-12-2006, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bad_turbo

Bad news about this motorhome. It was sitting on a hillside when I took these pics and apparently the owner didn't have the brake set, so in the middle of the night the truck took off down the hill about 100 yards, hit a boulder about the same size as the motorhome and flipped it on its side. I called the owner to tell him I would buy it from him and then he told me this news. Good news is the price went from $1800 to $600. Bad news is I don't have the skills to fix the motorhome body. What should I do?

Its never too far gone. I ripped apart, and rebuilt mine in a weekend. Now I just have to get at it again. You could always bring it up to me and I will fix it for you. Here are a couple shots of mine in progress

stllookn · 11-12-2006, 03:30 AM

Bob, I can only find the Imperial, Royale, Monterey, Bel Air, Newport, and Belmont in my Open Road catalog. Most of the trucks shown are duallies and 1968 vintage. They may have changed the model names in later years. They called them "House Cars" back in the day...LOL!

classicchev...don't tempt me! I still have one more Longhorn to pick up and I am asking myself WHY?

extd56 · 11-12-2006, 10:09 AM

Here is another ad on Craigslist for a 1967 Chevy motorhome for sale.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/car/233306734.html

PanelDeland · 11-12-2006, 11:55 AM

I know Da'burb had or has one also but I don't know what model.He is the kind of guy who does a lot of research on stuff and has a ton of knowledge about these trucks.Maybe he will see this post and reply.

11-10-2006, 10:11 PM	#1
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	72 motorhome info I'm looking into buying this new project, but can't find alot of info on these old motorhomes on this site. Can anyone recommend another place to find more info on them. Thanks Attached Images __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

11-10-2006, 10:13 PM	#2
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: 72 motorhome info few more: Attached Images __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

11-10-2006, 10:14 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 72 motorhome info pretty neet how they converter that one ton to a 4X4... never seen that on a motor home.

11-10-2006, 10:15 PM	#4
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: 72 motorhome info glovebox door had sticker removed before painting __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

11-10-2006, 10:15 PM	#5
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: 72 motorhome info Cant help you about your question but that would be a cool project,and if I seen correctly it had a tilt collumn.

11-10-2006, 10:22 PM	#6
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: 72 motorhome info Yah, it has tilt, a/c that works, p/s, pb (drums), interior is almost perfect, paint is bad, big block runs like new, but the truck is not quite a 4x4. It just has that dana 44 sitting there, no driveshaft or t/c. Has the hole in the floor for the shifter and it has the shifter laying on the floor. Truck is from Idaho, now located in socal. __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

11-10-2006, 10:25 PM	#7
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: 72 motorhome info I dont think that is a small block, is it?I cant tell.. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 11-10-2006 at 10:50 PM.

11-10-2006, 10:27 PM	#8
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: 72 motorhome info I have literature on the Open Road line but not that one. The 4x4 is too cool...I wanted to do that conversion on Livrat's motorhome but I was too late...LOL! __________________ '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)

11-10-2006, 11:04 PM	#9
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Re: 72 motorhome info 1969k10stepside your correct it isn't a small block. it looks to be either a 396 or a 402 __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

11-10-2006, 11:06 PM	#10
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: 72 motorhome info Yeah,its a big block,look at the heads and the dipstick looks to be on the other side than the small block

11-10-2006, 11:19 PM	#11
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: 72 motorhome info I am confused. I see what looks like an automatic shifter. Then it looks like a 4 speed manual shifter and clutch pedals. What the heck kind of Frankenstein is this thing? What kind of transmission does it really have? It will make for a sweet rig once it is all put together correctly. __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

11-11-2006, 01:17 AM	#12
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: 72 motorhome info A 72 truck should have disc brakes. That probably did until they changed to the D44. I also thought there were NO big block 4X4's from the factory. Somebody has made those modifications - either at home or the conversion company. I would bet on home brew. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

11-11-2006, 01:24 AM	#13
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Re: 72 motorhome info there is one of those just a couple miles from my shop in the city. Mike __________________ Mike Redpath

11-11-2006, 05:24 AM	#14
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,379	Re: 72 motorhome info The VIN starts 'CCE', so it's safe to say it was originally a 4X2. McNamee Coach was an old RV manufacturer that built a lot of campers back in the 60's, I imagine they are long gone now. Open Road built a lot of frame-mount camper bodies on '67-'72 C-30 chassis, seems to be a few of those still around. My favorite was the Travel Queen, which used a C-20 (Chevy or GMC) cowl chassis, like a school bus. __________________ 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.

11-11-2006, 05:50 AM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 72 motorhome info they also never made a one ton 4X4.



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11-11-2006, 08:17 AM	#16
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: 72 motorhome info there are a few guys on the board who have these or had these..give it time.....someone will pop up with some info!!! Very cool find!!!!!

11-11-2006, 11:49 PM	#17
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: 72 motorhome info Interesting project. From what I see it started out as a 2wd long wheel based dually...with an additional motorhome body added then a front 8 bolt non-dually front diff. BB looks original to the 2wd era to me. Check how those front springs are attached. Bolted or riveted spring hangers? More than likely bolted which would be a home made or aftermarket addition. It's something I'd look at for a project form myself though too. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

11-12-2006, 12:04 AM	#18
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: 72 motorhome info Bad news about this motorhome. It was sitting on a hillside when I took these pics and apparently the owner didn't have the brake set, so in the middle of the night the truck took off down the hill about 100 yards, hit a boulder about the same size as the motorhome and flipped it on its side. I called the owner to tell him I would buy it from him and then he told me this news. Good news is the price went from $1800 to $600. Bad news is I don't have the skills to fix the motorhome body. What should I do? __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

11-12-2006, 12:27 AM	#19
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: 72 motorhome info Man that is a drag. Shoot, offer him $500 for it anyway and finish the 4x4 conversion then add a flat bed. That would still be cool. What transmission does that thing have anyway? Go back and get us more pictures of the aftermath. __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

11-12-2006, 01:45 AM	#20
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: 72 motorhome info I really wanted the motorhome. I already have a 1 ton dually flatbed. The trans was a 4 speed. He is going to send me some pics of the damage. I will post them here. __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

11-12-2006, 03:30 AM	#23
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: 72 motorhome info Bob, I can only find the Imperial, Royale, Monterey, Bel Air, Newport, and Belmont in my Open Road catalog. Most of the trucks shown are duallies and 1968 vintage. They may have changed the model names in later years. They called them "House Cars" back in the day...LOL! classicchev...don't tempt me! I still have one more Longhorn to pick up and I am asking myself WHY? Attached Images __________________ '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) Last edited by stllookn; 11-12-2006 at 03:32 AM.

11-12-2006, 10:09 AM	#24
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: 72 motorhome info Here is another ad on Craigslist for a 1967 Chevy motorhome for sale. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/car/233306734.html

11-12-2006, 11:55 AM	#25
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