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REPO1 · 02-24-2003, 06:20 PM

Ok, I have a mostly original '70 C-20 Custom Camper. I am planning on redoing it. But I also love the looks of a slammed shortbox. And I have a complete rolling shortbox frame. So I either rebuild the truck the way it is, or pull the body and engine and drop it onto the shortbox frame and slam it.

What are your guys' opinions on this?

jeffbo · 02-24-2003, 06:31 PM

Let's see some pics of the Custom Camper first.

krazy_texan · 02-24-2003, 06:36 PM

i say just buy a cab and bed and build a shortbox truck that is slammed that is a trailer queen and then use the custom camper to haul it around

REPO1 · 02-24-2003, 06:49 PM

Here is a pic..............

72c10 · 02-24-2003, 08:34 PM

I would have to agree with krazy_texan

1971 Cheyenne · 02-24-2003, 09:47 PM

I'd go with the others. There's no point in trashing a sweet truck like that for just the cab and the front clip!

knucklebuster · 02-24-2003, 09:53 PM

drop it like it's hot

gashog · 02-24-2003, 09:55 PM

I'm with them too, Its way to nice to part out.

Big69C20 Toy · 02-24-2003, 10:29 PM

i'd hate to see you part that thing out man, keep it and drop it if you like that. or make it all original and just have it real clean.

REPO1 · 02-25-2003, 01:05 PM

I think you guys are right. I love the custom slammed trucks, but I already have 2 cars. Guess I should just make it nice and clean, maybe even fuel inject it to make it a bit more modern.

Thanks!

Reid

p.s. here is the option decal.

wnc mountain · 02-25-2003, 03:44 PM

Resto is the way to go with that one. you can always find parts for the custom shortbox, hard to find an origianal truck.

landon4421 · 02-25-2003, 03:58 PM

I would redo the truck that you have, the custom camper! And you can always find a differant cab and bed for your shortbox frame. That is my opinion. Good luck with your project.

murfslaw · 02-25-2003, 04:15 PM

Why not spend $2400 and have frame shortened and buy a short box.

Southpa · 02-25-2003, 05:21 PM

No way man, that truck is too straight and too close to original shape. Hell, even the options sticker is still readable.

Xzavior240 · 02-25-2003, 05:32 PM

ok here ya go

leave it long, slam it, chop the top, tint all the windows, get some hellacool rims and tires, paint it a cool color and chrome everything all the way down to the valvecaps on the tires. put a beefed up big block in it and have fun. hows that for an idea?

REPO1 · 02-26-2003, 09:43 AM

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Originally posted by Southpa
No way man, that truck is too straight and too close to original shape. Hell, even the options sticker is still readable.

Ya, your right. I installed the wheels because it only had plane steel wheels when I got it. As for the rest of the truck, its pretty much completely original. Hell, I think it even had the original shocks on it! I did however install upgraded seat upholstery in it.

View Poll Results: How do you think I should restore this truck?
Keep original as a C20 Custom Camper.	21	70.00%
Put the body and engine onto the shortbox rolling frame and slam it.	9	30.00%
Voters: 30. You may not vote on this poll

02-24-2003, 06:20 PM	#1
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	How do you think I should restore this truck? Ok, I have a mostly original '70 C-20 Custom Camper. I am planning on redoing it. But I also love the looks of a slammed shortbox. And I have a complete rolling shortbox frame. So I either rebuild the truck the way it is, or pull the body and engine and drop it onto the shortbox frame and slam it. What are your guys' opinions on this? __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

02-24-2003, 06:31 PM	#2
jeffbo D.U.F. Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Huron/Brookings, SD Posts: 288	Let's see some pics of the Custom Camper first. __________________ MEMBER OF THE DISCS UP FRONT CLUB '72 C-10 LWB Highlander, A/C, tilt TH350 w/ B&M shift kit, 327LJ bored .040", cast flattops, forged crank, L31 Vortecs, 9.25:1 CR, Comp conical valvesprings, Crane Energizer single pattern 216/.454", Professional Products Power Plus Crosswind intake, Edelbrock #1406 600cfm, HEI, dual exhaust, open 3.08 12bolt '68 C-10 4spd (not running) '79 C-10 LWB Mild 350 '80 Caprice Classic, 2-dr '97 GMC K-1500, SWB, Reg. Cab, Z-71, 5.7, Auto

02-24-2003, 06:36 PM	#3
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	i say just buy a cab and bed and build a shortbox truck that is slammed that is a trailer queen and then use the custom camper to haul it around __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

02-24-2003, 06:49 PM	#4
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Here is a pic.............. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

02-24-2003, 08:34 PM	#5
72c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: burlington KY Posts: 175	I would have to agree with krazy_texan

02-24-2003, 09:47 PM	#6
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	I'd go with the others. There's no point in trashing a sweet truck like that for just the cab and the front clip! __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

02-24-2003, 09:53 PM	#7
knucklebuster Failure is NOT an option! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: greenwood s.c. Posts: 811	drop it like it's hot __________________ House payment or truck parts?????.........why does life have to be so complicated? 1969 Chevy Shortbed Fleetside 1969 Camaro ps pb a/c(drove in high school now it's just a yard ornament,but it's next on the list for resto) 1990 Ni$$an hardbody( daily beater that has been really beaten!) 1999 Grand Am GT(wifes ride...never buy a pontiac!!Trust Me)

02-24-2003, 09:55 PM	#8
gashog Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lake co. california Posts: 192	I'm with them too, Its way to nice to part out. __________________ 69 Custom/10 454 Turbo 400 and 70 Custom/20 350 Turbo 350, 73 cheyanne C/10 also 69 camaro Z/28 and 85 Iroc Z

02-24-2003, 10:29 PM	#9
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	i'd hate to see you part that thing out man, keep it and drop it if you like that. or make it all original and just have it real clean. __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.

02-25-2003, 01:05 PM	#10
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	I think you guys are right. I love the custom slammed trucks, but I already have 2 cars. Guess I should just make it nice and clean, maybe even fuel inject it to make it a bit more modern. Thanks! Reid p.s. here is the option decal. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

02-25-2003, 03:44 PM	#11
wnc mountain More hobbies than money! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Raleigh, nc, usa Posts: 655	Resto is the way to go with that one. you can always find parts for the custom shortbox, hard to find an origianal truck. __________________ '70 cst10/swb 350, 3 on the tree, factory buckets. '70 GMC lwb 350/350 ps,pb '72 c-10 lwb 350/350 a/c, ps, pb '72 Blazer project

02-25-2003, 03:58 PM	#12
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	I would redo the truck that you have, the custom camper! And you can always find a differant cab and bed for your shortbox frame. That is my opinion. Good luck with your project. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

02-25-2003, 04:15 PM	#13
murfslaw Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Tarzana, CA Posts: 78	Best of both worlds Why not spend $2400 and have frame shortened and buy a short box. __________________ 69 C10 lwb, 400 sb, Turbo 400,

02-25-2003, 05:21 PM	#14
Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,410	No way man, that truck is too straight and too close to original shape. Hell, even the options sticker is still readable. __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first.



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02-25-2003, 05:32 PM	#15
Xzavior240 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: enterprise kansas Posts: 230	ok here ya go leave it long, slam it, chop the top, tint all the windows, get some hellacool rims and tires, paint it a cool color and chrome everything all the way down to the valvecaps on the tires. put a beefed up big block in it and have fun. hows that for an idea? __________________ 71 chevy C10 LWB 2WD runs and everything 79 chevy 1/2 ton Big Ten silverado gonna part it out since it left me walking. 69 f100 real good shape with lots of go go juice 89 plymouth reliant (daily driver) 86 thunderbird sitting in the weeds almost covered (anyone need parts?) WWW.xschunkofthenet.freeservers.com nothing there I promise " tell me I'm a sinner I got news for you. I spoke to god this morning and he dont like you" OZZY

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