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lilred67 · 11-02-2007, 12:17 PM

i thought ya'll might like this.....http://dallas.craigslist.org/car/464329544.html
would make someone a great project..

2bits · 11-02-2007, 01:16 PM

Love that sliding back door!

HotGMC · 11-02-2007, 01:20 PM

couldnt agree more with 2bits, that sliding glass door is SWEET

72 cheyenne pdx · 11-02-2007, 01:31 PM

If only I lived closer and had the extra $2900.00 dollars.

caminokid · 11-02-2007, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 2bits

Love that sliding back door!

**clay68c10** · 11-02-2007, 08:51 PM

A sliding door and a porch, how cool is that. Just add beer, burgers, and some friends and you're good to go!

2bits · 11-03-2007, 12:19 AM

I've only seen one of these before (might be the same one) I wish they would post some interior photos tho! I'm in the same town as him, I might see if he will let me take some photos even though I am not really interested in it. I'll post them this weekend if I do!

Chris H · 11-03-2007, 09:50 AM

Adding pictures to this thread, this is the one in Garland, TX.

Chris H · 11-03-2007, 09:56 AM

This motorhome (or housecar as they were called in the day) is a factory cab/chassis truck that was modified by Open Road motorhome company. The sliding rear door is a giveaway, the only company that ever did that to my knowledge.

I had a nice 1968 Open Road, and have a pretty good set of pictures (interior and exterior) here: http://pages.prodigy.net/cthallst/1968c30openroad/
I sold it to another board member from Ohio, and last I heard he was using it to camp with his wife and daughter. We had some really fun trips in that camper, relatively inexpensive family fun and a fun way to get the family involved in old trucks.

SCOTI · 11-03-2007, 11:56 AM

Hhmm..... My GF suggested we rent an RV next summer for a 'road trip / family vacation'. I wonder if I could convince her that it is in fact an RV.... we would save lots of $$ vs. renting one..... and I could keep it as a souvineer (sp?) after the trip.

I wonder if she would go for it????????

Cab/chassis trucks are what wheel base?

lilred67 · 11-03-2007, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Hhmm..... My GF suggested we rent an RV next summer for a 'road trip / family vacation'. I wonder if I could convince her that it is in fact an RV.... we would save lots of $$ vs. renting one..... and I could keep it as a souvineer (sp?) after the trip.

I wonder if she would go for it????????

Cab/chassis trucks are what wheel base?

scoti, my wife is wanting a motorhome/travel trailer also. i wouldn't mine having one like this, it would be great for camping out at the swapmeets in...

Chris H · 11-03-2007, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Cab/chassis trucks are what wheel base?

133" or 157" from the factory, but mine was stretched by Open Road to 175".

SCOTI · 11-03-2007, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris H

133" or 157" from the factory, but mine was stretched by Open Road to 175".

I was thinking Longhorns/1-tons were 133" & Cab/chassis trucks were 157" but wasn't 100% sure.

70rs/ss · 11-03-2007, 02:41 PM

I'd love to have one, but they really only sleep two and I have three kids. For what a rental will cost you can own this one, and do it in style. As long as it is a couple or a small family it'll work great!!

wolfewerx · 11-03-2007, 02:48 PM

change it to french doors and you could drive the 4wheelers right in!!

PETEM1957 · 11-03-2007, 08:09 PM

Yeah!!! That's what i'm talking about an old school toy hauler!

Chris H · 11-03-2007, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 70rs/ss

I'd love to have one, but they really only sleep two and I have three kids. For what a rental will cost you can own this one, and do it in style. As long as it is a couple or a small family it'll work great!!

Part of camping is the "togetherness"!
Almost all of these motorhomes will easily sleep 4: 2 adults on the bed above the cab and 2 adults/kids on the dinette converted to a bed. My old rig also had the couch in the back for 1 adult (my favorite spot), and floor space for 2 more. It worked out ok for sleeping, but I would hate to be stuck inside with that many people on a rainy day!!

2bits · 11-04-2007, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris H

This motorhome (or housecar as they were called in the day) is a factory cab/chassis truck that was modified by Open Road motorhome company. The sliding rear door is a giveaway, the only company that ever did that to my knowledge.

I had a nice 1968 Open Road, and have a pretty good set of pictures (interior and exterior) here: http://pages.prodigy.net/cthallst/1968c30openroad/
I sold it to another board member from Ohio, and last I heard he was using it to camp with his wife and daughter. We had some really fun trips in that camper, relatively inexpensive family fun and a fun way to get the family involved in old trucks.

Freakin awesome pics man! ! ! A great RV too! Thanks for posting that! ! !

Bishops Trucks · 11-04-2007, 02:01 AM

That could be a lot of fun.

11-02-2007, 12:17 PM	#1
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	craigslist find.....not mine i thought ya'll might like this.....http://dallas.craigslist.org/car/464329544.html would make someone a great project..

11-02-2007, 01:16 PM	#2
2bits Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 504	Re: craigslist find.....not mine Love that sliding back door! __________________ _______________ Thomas '78 Silverado '74 Monte Carlo '47 Teardrop Trailer East Texas Classics Local Club

11-02-2007, 01:20 PM	#3
HotGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Stockton, Ca Posts: 128	Re: craigslist find.....not mine couldnt agree more with 2bits, that sliding glass door is SWEET

11-02-2007, 01:31 PM	#4
72 cheyenne pdx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Portland Posts: 382	Re: craigslist find.....not mine If only I lived closer and had the extra $2900.00 dollars.

11-02-2007, 08:51 PM	#6
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,989	Re: craigslist find.....not mine A sliding door and a porch, how cool is that. Just add beer, burgers, and some friends and you're good to go! __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

11-03-2007, 12:19 AM	#7
2bits Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 504	Re: craigslist find.....not mine I've only seen one of these before (might be the same one) I wish they would post some interior photos tho! I'm in the same town as him, I might see if he will let me take some photos even though I am not really interested in it. I'll post them this weekend if I do! __________________ _______________ Thomas '78 Silverado '74 Monte Carlo '47 Teardrop Trailer East Texas Classics Local Club

11-03-2007, 09:50 AM	#8
Chris H 72 C30 Trailer Queen Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: SE MN, USA Posts: 794	Re: craigslist find.....not mine Adding pictures to this thread, this is the one in Garland, TX. Attached Images __________________ Chris H 72 C30 133" 72 C30 157" flat-dump 69 C10 short fleet 71 ElCamino 2000 K2500 crewcab shortbed (sold, sorry old friend) 2005 GMC 2500HD shortcrew Duramax 2006 K1500 RCSB and a couple other projects/parts

11-03-2007, 09:56 AM	#9
Chris H 72 C30 Trailer Queen Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: SE MN, USA Posts: 794	Re: craigslist find.....not mine This motorhome (or housecar as they were called in the day) is a factory cab/chassis truck that was modified by Open Road motorhome company. The sliding rear door is a giveaway, the only company that ever did that to my knowledge. I had a nice 1968 Open Road, and have a pretty good set of pictures (interior and exterior) here: http://pages.prodigy.net/cthallst/1968c30openroad/ I sold it to another board member from Ohio, and last I heard he was using it to camp with his wife and daughter. We had some really fun trips in that camper, relatively inexpensive family fun and a fun way to get the family involved in old trucks. __________________ Chris H 72 C30 133" 72 C30 157" flat-dump 69 C10 short fleet 71 ElCamino 2000 K2500 crewcab shortbed (sold, sorry old friend) 2005 GMC 2500HD shortcrew Duramax 2006 K1500 RCSB and a couple other projects/parts

11-03-2007, 11:56 AM	#10
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: craigslist find.....not mine Hhmm..... My GF suggested we rent an RV next summer for a 'road trip / family vacation'. I wonder if I could convince her that it is in fact an RV.... we would save lots of $$ vs. renting one..... and I could keep it as a souvineer (sp?) after the trip. I wonder if she would go for it???????? Cab/chassis trucks are what wheel base? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 11-03-2007 at 11:58 AM.

11-03-2007, 02:41 PM	#14
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: craigslist find.....not mine I'd love to have one, but they really only sleep two and I have three kids. For what a rental will cost you can own this one, and do it in style. As long as it is a couple or a small family it'll work great!!

11-03-2007, 02:48 PM	#15
wolfewerx Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: waterloo ontario Posts: 19	Re: craigslist find.....not mine change it to french doors and you could drive the 4wheelers right in!!

11-03-2007, 08:09 PM	#16
PETEM1957 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 275	Re: craigslist find.....not mine Yeah!!! That's what i'm talking about an old school toy hauler!

11-04-2007, 02:01 AM	#19
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