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**jlmerie** · 10-18-2008, 04:47 PM

I am looking at this truck that was sitting on a lot for sale. It is a 1967 Camper Cruiser. I know a little about these trucks from reading on this board. This appears to be a very original truck with buddy buckets, A/C, automatic transmission, wood bed. It appears to currently have a 350 small block in it. My question is if these trucks were available with the passenger side tool and stowage box. This truck has one. I guess someone could have fabricated it, but this truck looks really original. It has not been added from a later model truck (1970, 1971,1972???) because the door itself is obviously different. I tried to look at the tool box itself, and it appeared to be metal not fiberglass. Any ideas?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-18-2008, 04:56 PM

Sounds like something someone has added. I do not think that the tool and stowage box was availible untill 1970. Someone will correct me if I am wrong, but my vote is that it is something someone fabbed up. WES

*chevy29267truck* · 10-18-2008, 05:39 PM

sounds greart are you able too take some pictures too put on here

**jlmerie** · 10-18-2008, 05:45 PM

I will try to get some pictures. I am trying to contact the guy that owns it. I have tried to look at all the pictures I can for this model. They all seem to be small back window. Does anyone have a picture with a big back window?

**68350** · 10-18-2008, 06:07 PM

Yeah, Wes is right, tool and storage box was not available until 1970. The box might have been replaced and the whole bed repainted? Take some pics and post em. Good luck with your possible purchase, too.

PanelDeland · 10-18-2008, 06:30 PM

67 was the last year of the small back window.The large window was optional and came on many trucks

Indyuke · 10-18-2008, 07:04 PM

Was the 350 an option that year?

Longhorn Man · 10-18-2008, 07:06 PM

no, 350 wasn't till 69.
If I'm not mistaken, only V6 and inline 6 was avalible in GMC trucks in 67.

**Classic Bowties** · 10-18-2008, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68350

Yeah, Wes is right, tool and storage box was not available until 1970. The box might have been replaced and the whole bed repainted?

X 3 on 1970. If that truck has no side markers in the bed and a tool/stowage compartment, there has definitely been some custom work done.

**Ricks1971** · 10-18-2008, 09:16 PM

A friend of mine has a 1967 GMC Camper Cruiser and it has buddy buckets and a V6 but no tool box.

**Bob B.** · 10-18-2008, 10:24 PM

My Camper Cruiser has a bench seat and a V-6. Small back window, too. As I remember, there were aftermarket bed side tool boxes availble back then. Not factory, though.

**jlmerie** · 10-18-2008, 11:03 PM

Bob, an after market set up sounds like that might be possible. I will try to get some pictures.

PanelDeland: I know that big back window was an option. Can anyone remember seeing a Camper Cruiser with the big back window?

Bed has no marker lights.

**special-K** · 10-19-2008, 07:37 AM

I`ve seen Camper Cruisers with Panoramic rear glass.It was a seperate option that could be had on any 10-30 series.A CST could have every option but a Panoramic rear glass and a 1 option truck could have just the Panoramic option.The Camper Cruisers were`67-only/GMC-only.`67 was the last year the GMC didn`t offer a V8.All Camper Cruisers were V6s.Some late`67 GMC have been seen with original 327s.
Does that storage door have a bolt flange all around it or is it worked into the bideside?There were bolt-in compartments available and Ford used a bolt-in type pre-67 that could have been swapped.Does this truck has the oversized wheels on it?
This is the only Camper Cruiser picture I have with a Panoramic rear glass.I guess most didn`t order the large glass because the truck was built to have a camper blocking that view anyway.

**jlmerie** · 10-19-2008, 06:49 PM

Here are the pictures

**jlmerie** · 10-19-2008, 06:53 PM

These are the pictures of the tool stowage box:

**too much stuff** · 10-19-2008, 08:57 PM

Nice looking truck. Not sure what to tell you on the toolbox. Someone did a decent job of adding it...

Indyuke · 10-19-2008, 09:29 PM

Nice seats!

**Ricks1971** · 10-19-2008, 10:11 PM

hope you bought it as buddy buckets and a a/c cab!

**WIDESIDE72** · 10-19-2008, 10:40 PM

That box is an add on fo sho!

*chevy29267truck* · 10-19-2008, 10:49 PM

very nick looking truck

**special-K** · 10-20-2008, 08:13 AM

That`s a great truck!I knew from your description that you had a good one.I`m a big 3/4t fan,love high option trucks,and am fond of GMCs,too.You got it all there.Does it have a 351?Notice the Camper Cruiser badges are in different spots.The factory just slapped then on.I`ve seen them in different spots on different trucks before.
You were asking about Camper Cruisers w/Panoramic Rear Glass and I never noticed that is rare.It`s also rare to see a `67 Custom with the small glass.You have a Custom Camper Cruiser and still have the small window.Obviously whoever spec`d this truck had no desire for the large window or they would have ordered it.They weren`t holding back on ordering anything else.
That`s a nice job someone did on that compartment.Notice it goes to the front of the bed.That was professionally fabbed.Even if it`s a kit it had to be worked into the bedside.

**jlmerie** · 10-20-2008, 12:00 PM

Special-K, you asked earlier if the truck has the big oversize wheels on it. You can see the wheels. They are 16 inch. What are the oversize wheels? Thanks

**special-K** · 10-20-2008, 07:11 PM

8.25x16.5s.I was wondering if they are listed on the spid.The tires may be called flotation or be a large size like 10.00x16.5 hiway.

factorystock · 10-20-2008, 08:24 PM

67 and 68 3/4 tons took the prize for the largest amount of wheels available from the factory.They ranged from 16, 16.5, 17, 17.5 and 19.5. The 16.5 alone came in 3 different widths. The 16 and 17 were heavy duty 2 piece, the rest were 1 piece.Most 67 and 68 3/4 tons today are found with later model 16 rims since most of original size tires are harder to find.

**jlmerie** · 10-20-2008, 09:15 PM

Special-K, unfortunately the SPID is gone. I have not worked out a deal to buy it yet. I am still working on it.

10-18-2008, 04:47 PM	#1
jlmerie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,074	1967 Camper Cruiser Pictures Added! I am looking at this truck that was sitting on a lot for sale. It is a 1967 Camper Cruiser. I know a little about these trucks from reading on this board. This appears to be a very original truck with buddy buckets, A/C, automatic transmission, wood bed. It appears to currently have a 350 small block in it. My question is if these trucks were available with the passenger side tool and stowage box. This truck has one. I guess someone could have fabricated it, but this truck looks really original. It has not been added from a later model truck (1970, 1971,1972???) because the door itself is obviously different. I tried to look at the tool box itself, and it appeared to be metal not fiberglass. Any ideas? __________________ James Last edited by jlmerie; 10-19-2008 at 07:48 PM.

10-18-2008, 04:56 PM	#2
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10-18-2008, 05:39 PM	#3
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10-18-2008, 05:45 PM	#4
jlmerie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,074	Re: 1967 Camper Cruiser I will try to get some pictures. I am trying to contact the guy that owns it. I have tried to look at all the pictures I can for this model. They all seem to be small back window. Does anyone have a picture with a big back window? __________________ James

10-18-2008, 06:07 PM	#5
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: 1967 Camper Cruiser Yeah, Wes is right, tool and storage box was not available until 1970. The box might have been replaced and the whole bed repainted? Take some pics and post em. Good luck with your possible purchase, too. __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

10-18-2008, 06:30 PM	#6
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10-18-2008, 07:04 PM	#7
Indyuke Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 623	Re: 1967 Camper Cruiser Was the 350 an option that year?

10-18-2008, 07:06 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 1967 Camper Cruiser no, 350 wasn't till 69. If I'm not mistaken, only V6 and inline 6 was avalible in GMC trucks in 67.

10-18-2008, 09:16 PM	#10
Ricks1971 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Clarkrange Tennessee Posts: 1,781	Re: 1967 Camper Cruiser A friend of mine has a 1967 GMC Camper Cruiser and it has buddy buckets and a V6 but no tool box.

10-18-2008, 10:24 PM	#11
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,316	Re: 1967 Camper Cruiser My Camper Cruiser has a bench seat and a V-6. Small back window, too. As I remember, there were aftermarket bed side tool boxes availble back then. Not factory, though. __________________ 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.

10-18-2008, 11:03 PM	#12
jlmerie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,074	Re: 1967 Camper Cruiser Bob, an after market set up sounds like that might be possible. I will try to get some pictures. PanelDeland: I know that big back window was an option. Can anyone remember seeing a Camper Cruiser with the big back window? Bed has no marker lights. __________________ James Last edited by jlmerie; 10-18-2008 at 11:05 PM.

10-19-2008, 07:37 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: 1967 Camper Cruiser I`ve seen Camper Cruisers with Panoramic rear glass.It was a seperate option that could be had on any 10-30 series.A CST could have every option but a Panoramic rear glass and a 1 option truck could have just the Panoramic option.The Camper Cruisers were`67-only/GMC-only.`67 was the last year the GMC didn`t offer a V8.All Camper Cruisers were V6s.Some late`67 GMC have been seen with original 327s. Does that storage door have a bolt flange all around it or is it worked into the bideside?There were bolt-in compartments available and Ford used a bolt-in type pre-67 that could have been swapped.Does this truck has the oversized wheels on it? This is the only Camper Cruiser picture I have with a Panoramic rear glass.I guess most didn`t order the large glass because the truck was built to have a camper blocking that view anyway. __________________ "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 ~

10-19-2008, 06:49 PM	#14
jlmerie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,074	Re: 1967 Camper Cruiser Here are the pictures Attached Images __________________ James

10-19-2008, 06:53 PM	#15
jlmerie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,074	Re: 1967 Camper Cruiser These are the pictures of the tool stowage box: Attached Images __________________ James

10-19-2008, 08:57 PM	#16
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10-19-2008, 09:29 PM	#17
Indyuke Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 623	Re: 1967 Camper Cruiser Nice seats!

10-19-2008, 10:11 PM	#18
Ricks1971 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Clarkrange Tennessee Posts: 1,781	Re: 1967 Camper Cruiser hope you bought it as buddy buckets and a a/c cab!

10-19-2008, 10:40 PM	#19
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Re: 1967 Camper Cruiser That box is an add on fo sho!

10-19-2008, 10:49 PM	#20
chevy29267truck Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alva Florida Posts: 668	Re: 1967 Camper Cruiser very nick looking truck

10-20-2008, 08:13 AM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: 1967 Camper Cruiser That`s a great truck!I knew from your description that you had a good one.I`m a big 3/4t fan,love high option trucks,and am fond of GMCs,too.You got it all there.Does it have a 351?Notice the Camper Cruiser badges are in different spots.The factory just slapped then on.I`ve seen them in different spots on different trucks before. You were asking about Camper Cruisers w/Panoramic Rear Glass and I never noticed that is rare.It`s also rare to see a `67 Custom with the small glass.You have a Custom Camper Cruiser and still have the small window.Obviously whoever spec`d this truck had no desire for the large window or they would have ordered it.They weren`t holding back on ordering anything else. That`s a nice job someone did on that compartment.Notice it goes to the front of the bed.That was professionally fabbed.Even if it`s a kit it had to be worked into the bedside. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 10-20-2008 at 08:18 AM.

10-20-2008, 12:00 PM	#22
jlmerie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,074	Re: 1967 Camper Cruiser Special-K, you asked earlier if the truck has the big oversize wheels on it. You can see the wheels. They are 16 inch. What are the oversize wheels? Thanks __________________ James

10-20-2008, 07:11 PM	#23
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: 1967 Camper Cruiser 8.25x16.5s.I was wondering if they are listed on the spid.The tires may be called flotation or be a large size like 10.00x16.5 hiway. __________________ "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 ~

10-20-2008, 08:24 PM	#24
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,363	Re: 1967 Camper Cruiser 67 and 68 3/4 tons took the prize for the largest amount of wheels available from the factory.They ranged from 16, 16.5, 17, 17.5 and 19.5. The 16.5 alone came in 3 different widths. The 16 and 17 were heavy duty 2 piece, the rest were 1 piece.Most 67 and 68 3/4 tons today are found with later model 16 rims since most of original size tires are harder to find.

10-20-2008, 09:15 PM	#25
jlmerie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,074	Re: 1967 Camper Cruiser Special-K, unfortunately the SPID is gone. I have not worked out a deal to buy it yet. I am still working on it. __________________ James

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