Update on the 72 pig... (motorhome) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**too much stuff** · 02-20-2010, 10:45 PM

Some of you will remember i picked this up awhile back. Well i got the tank drained, run some new temp. gas line, new gas, checked fluids etc... I actually drove it around some. About 2 miles any how. Seems to run pretty good with all the bad gas out of its system. The turbo 400 feels tight. We got into the 30s here today so it was an outside day. I even did a little cleaning on it. Enjoy.
Diggin the interior. Date on the camper is 3-72. Enough said??

**too much stuff** · 02-20-2010, 10:51 PM

It isn't hardly big enough inside to get any good pics in there. It will need some interior work. Check out the window stickers. Probably the original windshield i am guessing. Last pic is of the exhaust emmisions on the windshield. Looks like a GM tag for calif. emmisions i am guessing...

71swb4x4 · 02-20-2010, 11:00 PM

That thing is very nice. Do you plan to use it?
You don't see too many with true truck buckets either.

**too much stuff** · 02-20-2010, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

That thing is very nice. Do you plan to use it?
You don't see too many with true truck buckets either.

Now that i know it runs and drives ok we may try to get the title worked out. (husband died, bought it from the wife, title is lost, blah blah) So yes, i think we may use it some. Funny part with the bucket seats is it also has a center console where the walk through is...

lax54650 · 02-20-2010, 11:05 PM

I love it!!!

CG · 02-21-2010, 12:40 AM

I think it would be fun to have one of those for my Bonneville Speed Week trips. I almost pulled the trigger on one last year, but logistics just didn't work out.

If work doesn't pick up this year I may end up walking to Speed Week LOL.

**special-K** · 02-21-2010, 06:24 AM

That truck is beautiful,in it`s own way.Put some lipstick on that pig and enjoy! I`ve wanted one forever.Caught the bug in the`80s when I bought a`70 Winnebago,gold of course,that had the camper stripped off.I`m still lookin`.

hgs_notes · 02-21-2010, 09:27 AM

So when are you parting it out?

j/k

It's got cousin Eddie written all over it.

1956cameo · 02-21-2010, 09:27 AM

That rig is really cool! I have wanted a 71-72 motorhome for a long time. The only problem is my wife won't let me have one. I really hope you keep it and enjoy it. I see too many perfectly good motorhomes on here get bought by board members simply so they can be parted out.

**too much stuff** · 02-21-2010, 11:40 AM

Thanks for all the compliments.
Tim, this thing has really grown on me since i got it.
Cousin eddie... i can see it.
cameo, at this point, no plans to part it unless there are difficulties with the title. It looks like it spent some time around an air force base in cali. That would explain the worst rust being higher.

Richard8971 · 02-21-2010, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

We got into the 30s here today so it was an outside day. I even did a little cleaning on it.

Holy crap! 30's is considered outside temp??? BBRRRRRRRR.... Anything to me under 65 is not outside weather...

Dang thin blood from living in AZ!

D

Nice find by the way. Keep us posted with update pics.

hgs_notes · 02-21-2010, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard8971

Holy crap! 30's is considered outside temp??? BBRRRRRRRR.... Anything to me under 65 is not outside weather...

Dang thin blood from living in AZ!

D

Heck it got up to 25F today and it was just sweatshirt weather.

clos69 · 02-21-2010, 07:30 PM

Very nice camper.....I like the gas cap delete...is that factory original?

oldblue1968chevy · 02-21-2010, 08:26 PM

sweet that things clean!

So you can go from cab to motorhome and stay inside?!

Zoomin · 02-21-2010, 09:20 PM

One thing I've noticed over the 6 months since I acquired my 72 is how much of a presence Chevy had in the camping scene. It's even highlighted in the brochures for that year. My own pickup had the big mirrors, and I suspect the reason the bead is in such good shape is it had a camper in it most of its life.

Nice piece of history you have there.

tcb-1 · 02-21-2010, 09:28 PM

I sooooo love that thing!

**too much stuff** · 02-21-2010, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by clos69

Very nice camper.....I like the gas cap delete...is that factory original?

I think there is supposed to be a delete there, but i assume it got lost during a repaint at some point.
Oldblue1968, yes it has the pass through which doesn't make sense with a console.

Glad you guys enjoy the pics...

**70cst** · 02-21-2010, 10:53 PM

Tell me more was it love at first sight ... I'm really diggin that camper. Thanks for sharing. Keep the pics a coming.

67chevy2wd · 02-21-2010, 11:24 PM

Any pictures of the back of the cab from the inside?

MrBeast · 02-21-2010, 11:33 PM

Cool rig man, I am waiting to see what you do with it.

**mr48chev** · 02-22-2010, 12:02 AM

The pass through is so the cook can pass you lunch when rolling down the road.

There is one of those here close to me that has sat in the same spot out in the open for at least the past 30 years. I'd imagine that it is too far gone to be usable now.

MT71c-10 · 02-22-2010, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

The pass through is so the cook can pass you lunch when rolling down the road.

There is one of those here close to me that has sat in the same spot out in the open for at least the past 30 years. I'd imagine that it is too far gone to be usable now.

Now why? Just why, do these people let them sit and rot? You ask if they will sell. "Nope it's my retirement project", dude your 90, let it go! Dang that bugs me! There are a lot of good cars and trucks rotting. A shame....

That interior is CLEAN man that is nice!!!

Splash4195 · 02-22-2010, 01:19 AM

Wow nice set up! Where did you find in MN?

BLAZERMAN · 02-22-2010, 01:34 AM

Hope you get the title issue worked out..that sure is a nice one!!

**too much stuff** · 02-22-2010, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Splash4195

Wow nice set up! Where did you find in MN?

It was up north in the little town of makinen. Bought it off craigslist. Didn't need it, didn't even want it since i am downsizing, but after looking at it, couldn't resist.

mt71, The interior was what sold me. The odometer reads 51xxx. I assume that is original.

I may try to get a few more pics for those inquiring minds that want to know...

02-20-2010, 10:45 PM	#1
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Update on the 72 pig... (motorhome) Some of you will remember i picked this up awhile back. Well i got the tank drained, run some new temp. gas line, new gas, checked fluids etc... I actually drove it around some. About 2 miles any how. Seems to run pretty good with all the bad gas out of its system. The turbo 400 feels tight. We got into the 30s here today so it was an outside day. I even did a little cleaning on it. Enjoy. Diggin the interior. Date on the camper is 3-72. Enough said?? Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-20-2010, 10:51 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: Update on the 72 pig... (motorhome) It isn't hardly big enough inside to get any good pics in there. It will need some interior work. Check out the window stickers. Probably the original windshield i am guessing. Last pic is of the exhaust emmisions on the windshield. Looks like a GM tag for calif. emmisions i am guessing... Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-20-2010, 11:00 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Update on the 72 pig... (motorhome) That thing is very nice. Do you plan to use it? You don't see too many with true truck buckets either. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-20-2010, 11:05 PM	#5
lax54650 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: lacrosse wi. Posts: 426	Re: Update on the 72 pig... (motorhome) I love it!!!

02-21-2010, 12:40 AM	#6
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: Update on the 72 pig... (motorhome) I think it would be fun to have one of those for my Bonneville Speed Week trips. I almost pulled the trigger on one last year, but logistics just didn't work out. If work doesn't pick up this year I may end up walking to Speed Week LOL. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

02-21-2010, 06:24 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Update on the 72 pig... (motorhome) That truck is beautiful,in it`s own way.Put some lipstick on that pig and enjoy! I`ve wanted one forever.Caught the bug in the`80s when I bought a`70 Winnebago,gold of course,that had the camper stripped off.I`m still lookin`. __________________ "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 ~

02-21-2010, 09:27 AM	#8
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02-21-2010, 09:27 AM	#9
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Update on the 72 pig... (motorhome) That rig is really cool! I have wanted a 71-72 motorhome for a long time. The only problem is my wife won't let me have one. I really hope you keep it and enjoy it. I see too many perfectly good motorhomes on here get bought by board members simply so they can be parted out. __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry

02-21-2010, 11:40 AM	#10
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: Update on the 72 pig... (motorhome) Thanks for all the compliments. Tim, this thing has really grown on me since i got it. Cousin eddie... i can see it. cameo, at this point, no plans to part it unless there are difficulties with the title. It looks like it spent some time around an air force base in cali. That would explain the worst rust being higher. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-21-2010, 07:30 PM	#13
clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	Re: Update on the 72 pig... (motorhome) Very nice camper.....I like the gas cap delete...is that factory original? __________________ -Carlos- The of America *1967 SWB Custom C-10* *(Celeste)* Join the *Patina Club*

02-21-2010, 08:26 PM	#14
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Update on the 72 pig... (motorhome) sweet that things clean! So you can go from cab to motorhome and stay inside?! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

02-21-2010, 09:20 PM	#15
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Update on the 72 pig... (motorhome) One thing I've noticed over the 6 months since I acquired my 72 is how much of a presence Chevy had in the camping scene. It's even highlighted in the brochures for that year. My own pickup had the big mirrors, and I suspect the reason the bead is in such good shape is it had a camper in it most of its life. Nice piece of history you have there.

02-21-2010, 09:28 PM	#16
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Update on the 72 pig... (motorhome) I sooooo love that thing! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

02-21-2010, 10:53 PM	#18
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Update on the 72 pig... (motorhome) Tell me more was it love at first sight ... I'm really diggin that camper. Thanks for sharing. Keep the pics a coming. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

02-21-2010, 11:24 PM	#19
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02-21-2010, 11:33 PM	#20
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: Update on the 72 pig... (motorhome) Cool rig man, I am waiting to see what you do with it. __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

02-22-2010, 12:02 AM	#21
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: Update on the 72 pig... (motorhome) The pass through is so the cook can pass you lunch when rolling down the road. There is one of those here close to me that has sat in the same spot out in the open for at least the past 30 years. I'd imagine that it is too far gone to be usable now.

02-22-2010, 01:19 AM	#23
Splash4195 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 341	Re: Update on the 72 pig... (motorhome) Wow nice set up! Where did you find in MN?

02-22-2010, 01:34 AM	#24
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