Want to see Pics with Camper Shells....... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

toomanytoyz · 11-07-2009, 11:29 PM

Thinking of buying this shell for my Dually Crew, Any pics of Trucks running them? Price is Great & The Dry storage might be a Plus..........

Really Don't like what's on it now.............

Thanks, Rick

sailed2japan · 11-07-2009, 11:37 PM

Dude if the priceis right pic it up. I had one similar to that on mine and I loved ahving the extra head room while loading/unloading. Having a 8 foot long trunk is awesome. plus with the taller camper I could still have pallets forked into the back.

Scootin 81 C20 · 11-07-2009, 11:49 PM

Rick, I know it's not a Chevy, but this is a good setup I used to have. I wish I could find another topper like this.

And here's a Chevy dually with one similar to my old one.

toomanytoyz · 11-08-2009, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by sailed2japan

Dude if the priceis right pic it up. I had one similar to that on mine and I loved ahving the extra head room while loading/unloading. Having a 8 foot long trunk is awesome. plus with the taller camper I could still have pallets forked into the back.

$35.00 OBO is what they are asking, Worth that to me.............

Thanks for input Guy's..............

Rick

**Desert1957** · 11-08-2009, 10:35 AM

Here is my EBAY special

Dooley · 11-08-2009, 03:49 PM

A pic of my old cover I installed on my 1988 V30 21 years ago.

**truckfan** · 11-08-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Desert1957

Here is my EBAY special

Desert, that is a good looking truck. not a shell fan, but that is nice

**old Rusty C10** · 11-08-2009, 10:44 PM

i never liked the shell on a truck ive always removed them and got rid of them i figure the point of having a pickup is the open back if i wanted a closed back id buy a burb

**Desert1957** · 11-09-2009, 07:04 AM

thanks....

84lwb · 11-09-2009, 05:24 PM

here's the freebe I got from my wifes stepdad.it ain't the best looking thing out there but it serves it's purpose!

toomanytoyz · 11-09-2009, 06:11 PM

Thanks for all the Input, Both + $ -............

Ended up passing on it, Was for a Ford originally & would have been too wide......

Rick

TDS-MN · 11-09-2009, 06:12 PM

Here's my current setup:

I love having the shell on there, for the covered and safe storage space. I like the one being considered for the Dually in the original post, having that rise in the roof will be nice for you. I wish that newer ones were still designed with that, you don't see too many anymore these days that depart from the cab height, which looks too low IMO.

84lwb · 11-09-2009, 06:21 PM

mine came off a ford and it fits pretty good,just have to squeeze the rear together to get the glass to shut tight.that could be because it sat upside down in the woods for probably 10 years though!

Dooley · 11-10-2009, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

i never liked the shell on a truck ive always removed them and got rid of them i figure the point of having a pickup is the open back if i wanted a closed back id buy a burb

Suburbans are fine. Many truck owners like the option of open bed and/or having a dry, secure cargo area. I need both and a topper provides that. Like many others I have no problem pulling it off when I need to. I make all my trucks go "topless" from time to time!

rigon4 · 11-10-2009, 08:12 AM

I would go for it i had a top for and 1988-1998 chevy and was to narrow for my 1988 c-30 same as 87

rideair · 11-11-2009, 08:13 AM

Here's a couple of my 1986 1 ton, 4x4 SRW Crewcab.

Paul Waddell
Front Royal, VA

TexasJeff · 11-11-2009, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rideair

Here's a couple of my 1986 1 ton, 4x4 SRW Crewcab.

Paul Waddell
Front Royal, VA

Wow with that being a single wheel 1 ton and with the camper shell it makes the truck look even longer than it really is.

TDS-MN · 11-11-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TexasJeff

Wow with that being a single wheel 1 ton and with the camper shell it makes the truck look even longer than it really is.

That's what I was thinking, too. I think the single side window is what creates that illusion.

Scootin 81 C20 · 11-11-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TDS-MN

Here's my current setup:

I love having the shell on there, for the covered and safe storage space. I like the one being considered for the Dually in the original post, having that rise in the roof will be nice for you. I wish that newer ones were still designed with that, you don't see too many anymore these days that depart from the cab height, which looks too low IMO.

If you ever want to get rid of that topper, let me know!!!

TDS-MN · 11-11-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Scootin 81 C20

If you ever want to get rid of that topper, let me know!!!

OK, but have no plans to unless for some reason I lose the service of the truck, LOL!!!

What about it do you like? It has no real markings as to who made it or where it came from, I've always been curious.

Scootin 81 C20 · 11-11-2009, 03:46 PM

Look at my post at the top of this thread. It is the same topper I had on my Dodge, just a different color. Mine said TRAVA-CAP across the top above the door.

TDS-MN · 11-11-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Scootin 81 C20

Look at my post at the top of this thread. It is the same topper I had on my Dodge, just a different color. Mine said TRAVA-CAP across the top above the door.

Ah, I see. Well not LITERALLY since links to photobucket and several hosting sites are blocked when in on board from work, like now. I'll try and remember to come back and check out your Dodge pic.

This one has no brand markings, inside or out. But I do really like the styling on it, and it's held up well, until the color finally faded out pretty seriously this past year. I've had to replace the rubber seal between cap and cab a couple times, that never seems to last very long for some reason. I've re-done the screens behind the sliding windows, and added the 'limo-tint' to darken up the glass on sides and rear. Hit the porthole windows with some plastic polish and they really had a nice shine again. Added some caulking at the gaps in the window weatherstrip to keep the rain out. Oh yeah, replaced the struts on the rear door, and replaced the lock mechanism too. Guess I've tinkered with the TOPPER itself almost as much as the TRUCK, LOL!!!!!

cj2448 · 10-12-2016, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Desert1957

Here is my EBAY special

Where did you fine it at company name I've been looking for that exact one

05duramaxhd · 10-13-2016, 12:05 AM

My old 88

**Desert1957** · 10-13-2016, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by cj2448

Where did you fine it at company name I've been looking for that exact one

It was made by a company named "Raven" I'm not sure they are still in business.

11-07-2009, 11:29 PM	#1
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Want to see Pics with Camper Shells....... Thinking of buying this shell for my Dually Crew, Any pics of Trucks running them? Price is Great & The Dry storage might be a Plus.......... Really Don't like what's on it now............. Thanks, Rick Attached Images __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

11-07-2009, 11:37 PM	#2
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Re: Want to see Pics with Camper Shells....... Dude if the priceis right pic it up. I had one similar to that on mine and I loved ahving the extra head room while loading/unloading. Having a 8 foot long trunk is awesome. plus with the taller camper I could still have pallets forked into the back. __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR

11-07-2009, 11:49 PM	#3
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Want to see Pics with Camper Shells....... Rick, I know it's not a Chevy, but this is a good setup I used to have. I wish I could find another topper like this. And here's a Chevy dually with one similar to my old one. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

11-08-2009, 10:35 AM	#5
Desert1957 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Freedom Pa. Posts: 1,335	Re: Want to see Pics with Camper Shells....... Here is my EBAY special

11-08-2009, 03:49 PM	#6
Dooley Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Coast Posts: 1,012	Re: Want to see Pics with Camper Shells....... A pic of my old cover I installed on my 1988 V30 21 years ago. Attached Images

11-08-2009, 10:44 PM	#8
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: Want to see Pics with Camper Shells....... i never liked the shell on a truck ive always removed them and got rid of them i figure the point of having a pickup is the open back if i wanted a closed back id buy a burb __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-09-2009, 07:04 AM	#9
Desert1957 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Freedom Pa. Posts: 1,335	Re: Want to see Pics with Camper Shells....... thanks.... Last edited by Desert1957; 11-09-2009 at 07:04 AM.

11-09-2009, 05:24 PM	#10
84lwb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 209	Re: Want to see Pics with Camper Shells....... here's the freebe I got from my wifes stepdad.it ain't the best looking thing out there but it serves it's purpose! Attached Images

11-09-2009, 06:11 PM	#11
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: Want to see Pics with Camper Shells....... Thanks for all the Input, Both + $ -............ Ended up passing on it, Was for a Ford originally & would have been too wide...... Rick __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

11-09-2009, 06:12 PM	#12
TDS-MN Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mpls, MN USA Posts: 151	Re: Want to see Pics with Camper Shells....... Here's my current setup: I love having the shell on there, for the covered and safe storage space. I like the one being considered for the Dually in the original post, having that rise in the roof will be nice for you. I wish that newer ones were still designed with that, you don't see too many anymore these days that depart from the cab height, which looks too low IMO. __________________ TomS. '98 S-10 Blazer 4dr 4wd - 4.3, AT, stock & '85 K-10 w/ 305, 700r4, np208, and RUST! SOLD Dec 2014

11-09-2009, 06:21 PM	#13
84lwb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 209	Re: Want to see Pics with Camper Shells....... mine came off a ford and it fits pretty good,just have to squeeze the rear together to get the glass to shut tight.that could be because it sat upside down in the woods for probably 10 years though!

11-10-2009, 08:12 AM	#15
rigon4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: east syracuse ny Posts: 371	Re: Want to see Pics with Camper Shells....... I would go for it i had a top for and 1988-1998 chevy and was to narrow for my 1988 c-30 same as 87 __________________ 1981 K-5 Blazer 2wd 1985 C-10 Short step 1988 C-10 Suburban Last edited by rigon4; 11-10-2009 at 08:12 AM.

11-11-2009, 08:13 AM	#16
rideair Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Front Royal Virginia Posts: 243	Re: Want to see Pics with Camper Shells....... Here's a couple of my 1986 1 ton, 4x4 SRW Crewcab. Paul Waddell Front Royal, VA Attached Images

11-11-2009, 03:46 PM	#21
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Want to see Pics with Camper Shells....... Look at my post at the top of this thread. It is the same topper I had on my Dodge, just a different color. Mine said TRAVA-CAP across the top above the door. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

10-13-2016, 12:05 AM	#24
05duramaxhd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Newalla, OK Posts: 600	Re: Want to see Pics with Camper Shells....... My old 88 Attached Images



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