What was a camper carnival? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1956cameo · 03-17-2009, 10:28 PM

So my aunt gave me an old first aid kit from a 72 chevy truck. Still has all of the original stuff inside of it. Anyways the reason why I posted is because it says "Camper Carnival", never heard of that before. I am sure alot of guys on here have heard of it and some I assume even own or owned one.

If you know what made a truck a camper carnival series please let me know. I would assume like a "Highlander" version something made it different from regular trucks. If anyone has any pics please feel free to post them.

1956cameo · 03-17-2009, 10:31 PM

Wow! Sorry for the LARGE PICTURES. I was having the I T guy at my in laws company re- size pics for me but he doesn't work there anymore. Need to learn how to re-size myself and fast.

Richard8971 · 03-17-2009, 10:34 PM

Pics look great. I have a 19" monitor and they look fine to me.

Can't speak for the rest of the group... but you know...

Wish I could help, but I have no idea what it means.

D

Longhorn Man · 03-17-2009, 10:42 PM

never heard of such a thing.

spinning wheels · 03-17-2009, 10:42 PM

Looks like it may be a promotional item for either the "custom camper", trucks or the 1 ton motorhomes.

Just my guess.

sdkid · 03-17-2009, 11:12 PM

Can't help, but its a cool find in any case.

72armyswbtruck · 03-18-2009, 12:46 AM

There was an advertizing campaign that was the Truck Carnival.
Tied to that

**special-K** · 03-18-2009, 09:14 AM

I agree,it was a sales event and they gave out first aid kits.

thirdstreettito · 03-18-2009, 10:36 AM

My Grandma had a First Aid kit in her '66 Caprice, that 72 one is pretty sweet.

**fine69** · 03-18-2009, 11:43 AM

I had one of those once, it was a promotional thing.

Wonder what happened to mine????

Longhorn Man · 03-18-2009, 04:57 PM

they shoulda handed them out in the 73 - 87 fire balls!
Just kidding square body guys.
If it makes you feel any better at all, I am starting to almost consider warming up to that generation.

**michael bustamante** · 03-18-2009, 05:16 PM

I wonder if that came in the 72`s with the motor homes in the rear, instead of a bed

71 super · 03-18-2009, 10:24 PM

I have one of those as well and it was a promo item. It may have been listed as part of the accessory item as well. They are a pretty rare item, but one on ebay currently for $64. Neat piece for show trucks imo.

1956cameo · 03-18-2009, 10:33 PM

Thanks for the info. everyone. Just assumed it was a name of a type of truck, never crossed my mind that it could be talking about a promotional event. Thats what I like about this place every 67-72 question can be answered here!

spinning wheels · 03-19-2009, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71 super

I have one of those as well and it was a promo item. It may have been listed as part of the accessory item as well. They are a pretty rare item, but one on ebay currently for $64. Neat piece for show trucks imo.

Why not just reproduce the sticker and slap it on a new first aid kit?

Dark Knight · 03-19-2009, 01:22 PM

I'll bet that nothing in the kit is sterile anymore!

BTW, go to Microsoft's website and look up "Powertoys for Windows XP" (if that's what you're running). Just find and install the image resizing application. It makes resizing pictures a heck of a lot easier.

1956cameo · 03-20-2009, 09:31 AM

Yeah! Im sure anything that isn't still sealed is not useable anymore. Thanks for the tip Dark Knight, on re sizing the pics I will check it out. When it comes to computers I need all the help I can get.

70 Suburban · 03-20-2009, 10:15 AM

Im going to see if i can make a sticker for a new first aid kit for the blazer

03-17-2009, 10:28 PM	#1
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	What was a camper carnival? So my aunt gave me an old first aid kit from a 72 chevy truck. Still has all of the original stuff inside of it. Anyways the reason why I posted is because it says "Camper Carnival", never heard of that before. I am sure alot of guys on here have heard of it and some I assume even own or owned one. If you know what made a truck a camper carnival series please let me know. I would assume like a "Highlander" version something made it different from regular trucks. If anyone has any pics please feel free to post them.

03-17-2009, 10:31 PM	#2
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: What was a camper carnival? Wow! Sorry for the LARGE PICTURES. I was having the I T guy at my in laws company re- size pics for me but he doesn't work there anymore. Need to learn how to re-size myself and fast.

03-17-2009, 10:34 PM	#3
Richard8971 Still livin the "dream" in '54 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,656	Re: What was a camper carnival? Pics look great. I have a 19" monitor and they look fine to me. Can't speak for the rest of the group... but you know... Wish I could help, but I have no idea what it means. D __________________ Current build. 1954 Chevrolet 3800 "Ella" SOLD! My '67 stepper "Tangerine Dream" "Anything worth doing is worth doing right" James Dean “When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Sherlock Holmes "There is no spoon." Neo Last edited by Richard8971; 03-17-2009 at 10:36 PM.

03-17-2009, 10:42 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: What was a camper carnival? never heard of such a thing.

03-17-2009, 10:42 PM	#5
spinning wheels Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Hacienda Heights, California USA Posts: 474	Re: What was a camper carnival? Looks like it may be a promotional item for either the "custom camper", trucks or the 1 ton motorhomes. Just my guess. __________________ '72 GMC custom camper 350/350

03-17-2009, 11:12 PM	#6
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03-18-2009, 12:46 AM	#7
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03-18-2009, 09:14 AM	#8
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03-18-2009, 10:36 AM	#9
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: What was a camper carnival? My Grandma had a First Aid kit in her '66 Caprice, that 72 one is pretty sweet. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

03-18-2009, 11:43 AM	#10
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: What was a camper carnival? I had one of those once, it was a promotional thing. Wonder what happened to mine???? __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

03-18-2009, 04:57 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: What was a camper carnival? they shoulda handed them out in the 73 - 87 fire balls! Just kidding square body guys. If it makes you feel any better at all, I am starting to almost consider warming up to that generation.

03-18-2009, 05:16 PM	#12
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: What was a camper carnival? I wonder if that came in the 72`s with the motor homes in the rear, instead of a bed __________________ 1967custom Last edited by michael bustamante; 03-18-2009 at 05:17 PM.

03-18-2009, 10:24 PM	#13
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,080	Re: What was a camper carnival? I have one of those as well and it was a promo item. It may have been listed as part of the accessory item as well. They are a pretty rare item, but one on ebay currently for $64. Neat piece for show trucks imo. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

03-18-2009, 10:33 PM	#14
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: What was a camper carnival? Thanks for the info. everyone. Just assumed it was a name of a type of truck, never crossed my mind that it could be talking about a promotional event. Thats what I like about this place every 67-72 question can be answered here!

03-19-2009, 01:22 PM	#16
Dark Knight Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pleak, Texas Posts: 420	Re: What was a camper carnival? I'll bet that nothing in the kit is sterile anymore! BTW, go to Microsoft's website and look up "Powertoys for Windows XP" (if that's what you're running). Just find and install the image resizing application. It makes resizing pictures a heck of a lot easier.



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03-20-2009, 09:31 AM	#17
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: What was a camper carnival? Yeah! Im sure anything that isn't still sealed is not useable anymore. Thanks for the tip Dark Knight, on re sizing the pics I will check it out. When it comes to computers I need all the help I can get.

03-20-2009, 10:15 AM	#18
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: What was a camper carnival? Im going to see if i can make a sticker for a new first aid kit for the blazer

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