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hilandr452 · 01-10-2009, 03:24 PM

The best memories of my childhood, were when we would go camping every weekend my dad could get time off from his job. My dad had a 1970 GMC Custom Camper with all the trim and chrome. It had an El Dorado camper with a 4 foot bumper extension and the stabilizers on the front to hold the cab over steady. This truck had the upper and lower trim. The color was medium gold and white. The cab top and the area under the lower trim was white and the rest was medium gold. It was similar to pictures I've seen of the 50th anniversary trucks.

I have misplaced or lost any pictures I have of this truck and the truck itself was allowed to sit and rust in a field at my mom's house in Corpus Christie Texas before it was sold recently without my knowledge.

I would like to duplicate this paint job on my 71 GMC, and it would help me very much to see pictures of this factory paint scheme. I would also, for nostalgic purposes, like to see one of these El Dorado campers either on jacks in your yard, or mounted on a Chevy or GMC pickup. This camper had tan and brown panel stripes on the side of an off white type aluminum siding. It was a popular look for the time period.

Thanks in advance for looking into your archives of these beautiful trucks!!

Dan

Andy4639 · 01-10-2009, 04:13 PM

Not exactly what you wanted but this is my dad beside one we took on a 6 week vacation when I was young. He won the motor cycle for selling the most trucks that year.

hilandr452 · 01-10-2009, 04:24 PM

That's beautiful man, thanks for sharing!

Andy4639 · 01-10-2009, 04:38 PM

Your welcome.
I loved that trip. We started in the smokies and ended up out at the outer banks.

hilandr452 · 01-10-2009, 07:52 PM

Geez, I just realized that's a longhorn in that picture!!

Nice picture, has Longhorn Man seen this?

**LockDoc** · 01-10-2009, 08:07 PM

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You might want to look at this thread...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321486

LockDoc

hilandr452 · 01-10-2009, 09:34 PM

Cool thread but I am hoping for that color scheme exactly. I know it's a long shot, but you guys have come through for me several times already so it's worth a shot.

Post any similar color schemes or El Dorado Campers too please!!

**68350** · 01-10-2009, 09:37 PM

Look in my recent post on the second page. I had a 70 gmc that was dark gold with white top and bottom.

hilandr452 · 01-10-2009, 09:49 PM

That's the color scheme and trim I'm looking for except it was medium gold. Can I post your pic here for others to see as an example?

**68350** · 01-10-2009, 10:00 PM

Here ya be, saved ya the hassle.

hilandr452 · 01-10-2009, 11:05 PM

Thanks man, nice lookin' pickup.

Dan

**special-K** · 01-11-2009, 12:22 AM

That`s not the medium gold poly,though.I think I have an extra El Dorado pamphlet.I`ll check and let you now tommorrow.If so,it`s yours.

67CHIP72 · 01-11-2009, 12:37 AM

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think that paint scheme ended in 70. I have always liked it too. I'll look for some pics.

evilways · 01-11-2009, 01:26 AM

Found these?

corn · 01-11-2009, 02:17 AM

Here's a couple (mid 70's) pics of my Dad's 1971 GMC. I know its not what you are looking for but...

hilandr452 · 01-11-2009, 04:48 AM

Evil,

I think that's the truck I'm looking for at the bottom of your post. Any more pics of that? and those pamphlets are nice!!

Special K,

That would be very cool man. I don't know what to say...

Thanks guys, this is a relatively new forum for me and so far you've all been great!

Dan

evilways · 01-11-2009, 05:00 AM

No sorry, I just did a quick pic search on the web; hope I didn't break any copy rights. I also had to shrink that to meet the pic requirements, I could send you a large pic if you like? I saved it on my computer.

hilandr452 · 01-11-2009, 05:13 AM

I'll PM you my e-mail, Thanks!

**special-K** · 01-11-2009, 09:08 AM

JACKPOT!!!
I found it.It`s a`71 brochure and a price list.You`ll like the brochure.It has a yellow Longhorn on the cover.PM your address and I`ll send it tommorrow.

hilandr452 · 01-11-2009, 01:59 PM

Thanks K-man,

I really appreciate it!

1LoC10 · 01-11-2009, 02:11 PM

Not what you asked, but a neat one on Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...1%7C240%3A1318
.

bad6772 · 01-11-2009, 02:59 PM

Corn that Photo is priceless

hilandr452 · 01-11-2009, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1LoC10

Not what you asked, but a neat one on Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...1%7C240%3A1318
.

Not sure how much the reserve is but that's a longhorn pickup and they don't even mention it.

hilandr452 · 01-11-2009, 10:23 PM

bump

hilandr452 · 01-12-2009, 08:14 PM

This is the color and paint style I'm looking for(thanks Mark). Anyone have similar pics???

Dan

01-10-2009, 03:24 PM	#1
hilandr452 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 357	Please Help with your Pics The best memories of my childhood, were when we would go camping every weekend my dad could get time off from his job. My dad had a 1970 GMC Custom Camper with all the trim and chrome. It had an El Dorado camper with a 4 foot bumper extension and the stabilizers on the front to hold the cab over steady. This truck had the upper and lower trim. The color was medium gold and white. The cab top and the area under the lower trim was white and the rest was medium gold. It was similar to pictures I've seen of the 50th anniversary trucks. I have misplaced or lost any pictures I have of this truck and the truck itself was allowed to sit and rust in a field at my mom's house in Corpus Christie Texas before it was sold recently without my knowledge. I would like to duplicate this paint job on my 71 GMC, and it would help me very much to see pictures of this factory paint scheme. I would also, for nostalgic purposes, like to see one of these El Dorado campers either on jacks in your yard, or mounted on a Chevy or GMC pickup. This camper had tan and brown panel stripes on the side of an off white type aluminum siding. It was a popular look for the time period. Thanks in advance for looking into your archives of these beautiful trucks!! Dan __________________ Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny *"DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!"* My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442

01-10-2009, 04:13 PM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Please Help with your Pics Not exactly what you wanted but this is my dad beside one we took on a 6 week vacation when I was young. He won the motor cycle for selling the most trucks that year. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-10-2009, 04:24 PM	#3
hilandr452 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 357	Re: Please Help with your Pics That's beautiful man, thanks for sharing! __________________ Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny *"DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!"* My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442

01-10-2009, 04:38 PM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Please Help with your Pics Your welcome. I loved that trip. We started in the smokies and ended up out at the outer banks. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-10-2009, 07:52 PM	#5
hilandr452 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 357	Re: Please Help with your Pics Geez, I just realized that's a longhorn in that picture!! Nice picture, has Longhorn Man seen this? __________________ Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny *"DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!"* My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442

01-10-2009, 08:07 PM	#6
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,773	Re: Please Help with your Pics - You might want to look at this thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321486 LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-10-2009, 09:34 PM	#7
hilandr452 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 357	Re: Please Help with your Pics Cool thread but I am hoping for that color scheme exactly. I know it's a long shot, but you guys have come through for me several times already so it's worth a shot. Post any similar color schemes or El Dorado Campers too please!! __________________ Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny *"DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!"* My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442

01-10-2009, 09:37 PM	#8
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Please Help with your Pics Look in my recent post on the second page. I had a 70 gmc that was dark gold with white top and bottom. __________________ 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

01-10-2009, 09:49 PM	#9
hilandr452 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 357	Re: Please Help with your Pics That's the color scheme and trim I'm looking for except it was medium gold. Can I post your pic here for others to see as an example? __________________ Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny *"DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!"* My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442

01-10-2009, 10:00 PM	#10
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Please Help with your Pics Here ya be, saved ya the hassle. __________________ 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

01-10-2009, 11:05 PM	#11
hilandr452 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 357	Re: Please Help with your Pics Thanks man, nice lookin' pickup. Dan __________________ Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny *"DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!"* My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442

01-11-2009, 12:22 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Please Help with your Pics That`s not the medium gold poly,though.I think I have an extra El Dorado pamphlet.I`ll check and let you now tommorrow.If so,it`s yours. __________________ "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 ~

01-11-2009, 12:37 AM	#13
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Re: Please Help with your Pics Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think that paint scheme ended in 70. I have always liked it too. I'll look for some pics. __________________ In Search Of

01-11-2009, 01:26 AM	#14
evilways Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 226	Re: Please Help with your Pics Found these? Attached Images __________________ Mark 1967 C/10 stepside lwb daily driver 1968 C/10 fleetside lwb parts truck 1971 Cheyenne Super swb project

01-11-2009, 02:17 AM	#15
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Please Help with your Pics Here's a couple (mid 70's) pics of my Dad's 1971 GMC. I know its not what you are looking for but... Last edited by corn; 10-10-2009 at 12:14 PM.



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01-11-2009, 04:48 AM	#16
hilandr452 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 357	Re: Please Help with your Pics Evil, I think that's the truck I'm looking for at the bottom of your post. Any more pics of that? and those pamphlets are nice!! Special K, That would be very cool man. I don't know what to say... Thanks guys, this is a relatively new forum for me and so far you've all been great! Dan __________________ Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny *"DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!"* My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442

01-11-2009, 05:00 AM	#17
evilways Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 226	Re: Please Help with your Pics No sorry, I just did a quick pic search on the web; hope I didn't break any copy rights. I also had to shrink that to meet the pic requirements, I could send you a large pic if you like? I saved it on my computer. __________________ Mark 1967 C/10 stepside lwb daily driver 1968 C/10 fleetside lwb parts truck 1971 Cheyenne Super swb project Last edited by evilways; 01-11-2009 at 05:03 AM.

01-11-2009, 05:13 AM	#18
hilandr452 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 357	Re: Please Help with your Pics I'll PM you my e-mail, Thanks! __________________ Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny *"DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!"* My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442

01-11-2009, 09:08 AM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Please Help with your Pics JACKPOT!!! I found it.It`s a`71 brochure and a price list.You`ll like the brochure.It has a yellow Longhorn on the cover.PM your address and I`ll send it tommorrow. __________________ "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; 01-11-2009 at 09:09 AM.

01-11-2009, 01:59 PM	#20
hilandr452 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 357	Re: Please Help with your Pics Thanks K-man, I really appreciate it! __________________ Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny *"DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!"* My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442

01-11-2009, 02:11 PM	#21
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Please Help with your Pics Not what you asked, but a neat one on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...1%7C240%3A1318 . __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

01-11-2009, 02:59 PM	#22
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: Please Help with your Pics Corn that Photo is priceless

01-11-2009, 10:23 PM	#24
hilandr452 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 357	Re: Please Help with your Pics bump __________________ Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny *"DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!"* My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442

01-12-2009, 08:14 PM	#25
hilandr452 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 357	Re: Please Help with your Pics This is the color and paint style I'm looking for(thanks Mark). Anyone have similar pics??? Dan __________________ Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny *"DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!"* My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442 Last edited by hilandr452; 01-12-2009 at 08:15 PM.

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