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sameyrasmea72 · 03-05-2011, 08:36 PM

This is what happens when a worn out camper encounters 60+mph winds of West Texas.

BHBurban · 03-05-2011, 08:48 PM

Looks like a few years of water intrusion may have helped the process.

*Shane* · 03-05-2011, 09:06 PM

DANG! It blew the front clip off!!!

vectorit · 03-05-2011, 09:10 PM

With lots of money, most anything is able to be restored.

**GruntMoanCough** · 03-05-2011, 09:13 PM

Seems to me that the "office" would be the safe place to be in a wind storm.

Zoomin · 03-05-2011, 09:13 PM

Heck yeah, it should be a breeze.

I love how the water bottle is still on the shelf.

**Daddy Brim** · 03-05-2011, 10:48 PM

Hey you can fix anything with duct tape and bailing wire.

63chevyll · 03-05-2011, 10:55 PM

time to make a flat bed or sweet work truck

ChevLoRay · 03-05-2011, 10:57 PM

It'll buff out....

Dark Knight · 03-05-2011, 11:03 PM

Can anyone say "box truck"? There's already a hole in the back of the cab. You could make the box the same size as the cab, pop in some plexiglass windows, throw 2 bench seats in, and have a ghetto suburban.

Livrat · 03-06-2011, 12:03 AM

WOW.. I like the 60mph method over my "2 days and 3 sawzall blades" method..

**special-K** · 03-06-2011, 01:38 AM

I think there were some sawzall blades in that Texas wind.

Jacfourteen · 03-06-2011, 04:13 AM

You could restore the truck no problem....the motorhome part, not so much

Hottrucks · 03-06-2011, 08:03 AM

Are you sure it was a wind storm not just a bad divorse???? I mean 1/2 the house is 1/2 the house??

**68 Stepside** · 03-06-2011, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Shane

DANG! It blew the front clip off!!!

Transformula · 03-06-2011, 11:02 AM

I like how the wind removed the driver's door and set it nicely against the truck!

**DANTIP** · 03-06-2011, 12:04 PM

You guys are fearless! I would have feared parts blowing off during transport. I assume you checked the floor for original bucket seat supports? Did it have a JG-tagged 4-core radiator in it?

'68 Pieces · 03-06-2011, 12:28 PM

lol, " well if you need to use the "facilities" they are still their as for sleeping arrangments, how good a shape is the bench seat in?"

sameyrasmea72 · 03-06-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DANTIP

You guys are fearless! I would have feared parts blowing off during transport. I assume you checked the floor for original bucket seat supports? Did it have a JG-tagged 4-core radiator in it?

We did not think about checking for bucket seat bracing. The seats in it are out of something else. I am not sure what jg-tagged radiator is but it is a super nice original 4 core that we will use on the show truck.

We bought the rig because it had a 34,000 mile 350/th400 and very nice sheet metal. We started taking off the good parts and I was dreading taking apart/hauling off the camper. Luckily I guess the wind made that decision for us by ripping off the roof and the entire rear end. Yes, we have used a saws-all to trim off some of the sides after the fact.

It is a shame that there is a big hole in the back of the cab because it is in near perfect shape other than that.

vasquezmrysvll · 03-06-2011, 01:11 PM

that ul' buff out

treveiger · 03-06-2011, 02:47 PM

Put a box cab on it then for a bed to sleep it just hang up a hammock

NateK4340 · 03-06-2011, 09:20 PM

Dang Jason! I'm glad that didn't happen when I was parked beside it the other day

BTW that stepside taillight you found me helped my '70 to pass inspection! Thanks again

Hutch · 03-06-2011, 11:30 PM

sameyrasmea72

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It is a shame that there is a big hole in the back of the cab because it is in near perfect shape other than that.
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There was a board member that several years ago had one restored and it turned out really great.
I think that a body repairman that worked at James Wood Chevrolet in Decatur TX did it on his own time.
The board member was TXGARY and he was out of Sunset TX.
After it was done he stated that it was not cheap but well worth the investment.

sameyrasmea72 · 03-07-2011, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by NateK4340

Dang Jason! I'm glad that didn't happen when I was parked beside it the other day

BTW that stepside taillight you found me helped my '70 to pass inspection! Thanks again

Glad the part worked out for you!!! Swing by if you need anything else. I might have to charge you for the next part though.

Beat68CST · 03-08-2011, 01:47 AM

Ohhhhh!

That's a perfect candidate for a ramp truck! I'd be excited!

Hutch, I want that bed that's your icon pic, it'd match my truck pretty good :P

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DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,882	Re: Do you think this is restorable???? You guys are fearless! I would have feared parts blowing off during transport. I assume you checked the floor for original bucket seat supports? Did it have a JG-tagged 4-core radiator in it?

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'68 Pieces Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 55	Re: Do you think this is restorable???? lol, " well if you need to use the "facilities" they are still their as for sleeping arrangments, how good a shape is the bench seat in?"

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NateK4340 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Shallowater, Texas Posts: 151	Re: Do you think this is restorable???? Dang Jason! I'm glad that didn't happen when I was parked beside it the other day BTW that stepside taillight you found me helped my '70 to pass inspection! Thanks again __________________ "Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American Soldier, One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom. " In the Garage: '02 Silverado Ext. Cab Z71 5.3l '70 C20 Longstep 402BB

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Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Re: Do you think this is restorable???? Ohhhhh! That's a perfect candidate for a ramp truck! I'd be excited! Hutch, I want that bed that's your icon pic, it'd match my truck pretty good :P

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