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Open road · 09-17-2011, 12:10 PM

All, I am new and uninformed. I have a opportunity to get a 1971 Blazer that is in great shape, but has the factory pop up camper. My question for y'all is how difficult/costly would it be to remove the camper portion and just have the Blazer. Ideally I would like to turn the camper part into something that can be replaced for family camping trips. I do not have pictures yet and have not come up with too much info online. The experience I have been having is that these good deals go very quickly so I am wondering if it is really worth time and money or should I just keep shopping. Thanks for the help
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ntd · 09-17-2011, 01:17 PM

do you have any pics of the pop up camper on the blazer ? I have never heard of such a thing and would love to see it

**71swb4x4** · 09-17-2011, 01:27 PM

Everything came from a factory, the question is which factory? The Blazer came from the GM factory, the camper came from the camper factory, it did not come from the GM factory. GM didn't offer a pop-up camper for the 69-72 Blazers. Nevertheless, it's probably pretty cool.
Without pictures or even looking at it it's tough to tell how easily it will come off. If it's a camper made for a 69-72 Blazer I would think it would come right out with no problem. If it's been modified to fit you might run across a problem, but probably nothing significant.
That camper might be worth a few hundred dollars too.

**70cst** · 09-18-2011, 04:09 PM

I would luv to see pics

AlaskaMatt · 09-18-2011, 05:56 PM

Four wheel camper made one for the first gens. There are likely a few people, myself included who would love to get their hands on one. It should remove pretty easily and could be replaced with the standard single or double wall top.

warbucket · 09-18-2011, 09:03 PM

I would love to find one for my Blazer, here's some pics.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 09-18-2011, 11:34 PM

I have never seen one close to me for sale allways out west. Would like to find one.

rsavage · 09-20-2011, 11:34 AM

Wonder if the 1/2 top was sold with these campers?

**jaros44sr** · 09-20-2011, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rsavage

Wonder if the 1/2 top was sold with these campers?

Ya know it just doesnt look right as a 1/2top, looks moe like a full top cut down as it has a seal around it. But, im just guessing, dunno for sure! I do know I would like to find one for sale, like many of us

1956cameo · 09-20-2011, 05:38 PM

A blazer with a camper is definately on my wish list! Hoping to see some pics of the blazer in question.

jeffg1010 · 09-20-2011, 10:25 PM

Yeah, they are removable. There are a half dozen for sale on Craigslists across the country right now (most on the west coast for you east coast guys)

denny5625 · 09-21-2011, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffg1010

Yeah, they are removable. There are a half dozen for sale on Craigslists across the country right now (most on the west coast for you east coast guys)

I haven't located those. Can you list them please? I wanna go camp'n!

jeffg1010 · 09-21-2011, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by denny5625

I haven't located those. Can you list them please? I wanna go camp'n!

I just did a search using a Craigslist mash site. There is a thread here that tells you how to search all of the CL's across the country. You just have to weed through the results to find exactly what you want. Just mix up your search terms, like Chevy Blazer Camper, Blazer Chalet, Phoenix Blazer Camper, etc... I had to play with it for a few minutes to start finding them. I did see a half dozen that were still active listings. And even a few Blazers with the campers on them. You could always buy another Blazer, rob the camper off of it and resell it.

Open road · 09-21-2011, 09:50 PM

I have made a deal with the seller and hope to go pick it up soon. I am very excited, but still a little apprehensive. Thanks for the help and I will post some pictures when I get her in Texas.

**71swb4x4** · 09-21-2011, 09:54 PM

Congrats!! It looks great from here. Get us some more pictures after you pick it up.

scoyote · 09-21-2011, 10:16 PM

That is definitely a Four Wheel Pop Up camper.

It should have some camper jacks that slide under the sides. It won't have the attached legs like the newer ones.

It will lift right out and you will have a normal blazer - minus the top but any single or double wall top will fit. Depends on what it came with because the bolt holes are not the same for the two tops.

Four Wheel went out of business but it looks like someone resurrected the brand: http://www.fourwheelcampers.com

I had a couple of them in the past and they are/were very good campers and low profile - which to me is a bonus.

I think you will be very happy with your new toys.

**jaros44sr** · 09-21-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by scoyote

That is definitely a Four Wheel Pop Up camper.

It should have some camper jacks that slide under the sides. It won't have the attached legs like the newer ones.

It will lift right out and you will have a normal blazer - minus the top but any single or double wall top will fit. Depends on what it came with because the bolt holes are not the same for the two tops.

Four Wheel went out of business but it looks like someone resurrected the brand: http://www.fourwheelcampers.com

I had a couple of them in the past and they are/were very good campers and low profile - which to me is a bonus.

I think you will be very happy with your new toys.

Holy Crap! Did you see the price of the new campers

Good job on your new toys, we need lots and lots of pics when you pick it up. Id like to see the inside of the camper myself, since I already know what a blazer/jimmy looks like

Looks like it has saddle tanks under the doors

Mint68 · 09-23-2011, 02:30 AM

This really makes me mad! I will have to throw my blazer away now, and get one of these.

DeadPhish · 09-26-2011, 08:20 AM

Hey Open Road, Its funny I was buying that same truck from Rita in Golden. I was going to fly in and drive it home. She was bringing it down to carl's gas station to fix a few things and gave me his phone number to call today and talk with him about the condition. Just be careful. You can buy it but I smell a scam now. Good Luck and I hope its not all rotten underneath.

**70cst** · 09-26-2011, 12:01 PM

Keep us posted...

DANTES JIMMY · 09-26-2011, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadPhish

Hey Open Road, Its funny I was buying that same truck from Rita in Golden. I was going to fly in and drive it home. She was bringing it down to carl's gas station to fix a few things and gave me his phone number to call today and talk with him about the condition. Just be careful. You can buy it but I smell a scam now. Good Luck and I hope its not all rotten underneath.

UH OH BUYER BEWARE
I HOPE THIS WORKS OUT OK FOR YA BE CAREFUL

77blazerchalet · 09-30-2011, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DANTES JIMMY

UH OH BUYER BEWARE...

Hmmm. I alerted "Open road" to this directly via email just now, he'd contacted me through the address I have at blazerchalet.com about what was meant by 'factory camper', so I gave him detailed info on the differences between the aftermarket campers and the '76-'77 GM factory popups, which technically were 'sorta-factory' since Chinook had set of some kind of assembly place near or in Flint when they were putting together the Chalets and Casa Grandes.

I do hope to get more info on that someday, the history of the GM factory ones is awfully sketchy. Chinook was an entertaining place over its lifespan, as can be seen in this history: http://www.tincantourists.com/wiki/doku.php?id=chinook

crewcab67 · 10-02-2011, 10:39 PM

What are the campers worth in good shape. thanks for the pics

Tomahawk30 · 10-05-2011, 10:35 PM

Not mine, but thought I'd post this as well for those that may be interested...
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/2623668449.html

crewcab67 · 10-06-2011, 12:03 AM

I just look at this blazer and made the deal and got it. It is 99% rust free and in good shape. I will get some more pics when i get it home tomarow night.

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Originally Posted by Tomahawk30

Not mine, but thought I'd post this as well for those that may be interested...
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/2623668449.html

09-17-2011, 12:10 PM	#1
Open road Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2	1971 Blazer w/ factory pop up camper All, I am new and uninformed. I have a opportunity to get a 1971 Blazer that is in great shape, but has the factory pop up camper. My question for y'all is how difficult/costly would it be to remove the camper portion and just have the Blazer. Ideally I would like to turn the camper part into something that can be replaced for family camping trips. I do not have pictures yet and have not come up with too much info online. The experience I have been having is that these good deals go very quickly so I am wondering if it is really worth time and money or should I just keep shopping. Thanks for the help Posted via Mobile Device

09-17-2011, 01:17 PM	#2
ntd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: san diego, ca. Posts: 51	Re: 1971 Blazer w/ factory pop up camper do you have any pics of the pop up camper on the blazer ? I have never heard of such a thing and would love to see it

09-17-2011, 01:27 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	Re: 1971 Blazer w/ factory pop up camper Everything came from a factory, the question is which factory? The Blazer came from the GM factory, the camper came from the camper factory, it did not come from the GM factory. GM didn't offer a pop-up camper for the 69-72 Blazers. Nevertheless, it's probably pretty cool. Without pictures or even looking at it it's tough to tell how easily it will come off. If it's a camper made for a 69-72 Blazer I would think it would come right out with no problem. If it's been modified to fit you might run across a problem, but probably nothing significant. That camper might be worth a few hundred dollars too. __________________ 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.

09-18-2011, 04:09 PM	#4
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,377	Re: 1971 Blazer w/ factory pop up camper I would luv to see pics __________________ 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!

09-18-2011, 05:56 PM	#5
AlaskaMatt Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: AK Posts: 198	Re: 1971 Blazer w/ factory pop up camper Four wheel camper made one for the first gens. There are likely a few people, myself included who would love to get their hands on one. It should remove pretty easily and could be replaced with the standard single or double wall top. __________________ Thanks, Matt My Website

09-18-2011, 09:03 PM	#6
warbucket Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Havertown Pa Posts: 392	Re: 1971 Blazer w/ factory pop up camper I would love to find one for my Blazer, here's some pics.

09-18-2011, 11:34 PM	#7
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,401	Re: 1971 Blazer w/ factory pop up camper I have never seen one close to me for sale allways out west. Would like to find one. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

09-20-2011, 11:34 AM	#8
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09-20-2011, 05:38 PM	#10
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: 1971 Blazer w/ factory pop up camper A blazer with a camper is definately on my wish list! Hoping to see some pics of the blazer in question. __________________ 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

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09-21-2011, 09:50 PM	#14
Open road Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2	Re: 1971 Blazer w/ factory pop up camper I have made a deal with the seller and hope to go pick it up soon. I am very excited, but still a little apprehensive. Thanks for the help and I will post some pictures when I get her in Texas. Attached Images

09-21-2011, 09:54 PM	#15
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	Re: 1971 Blazer w/ factory pop up camper Congrats!! It looks great from here. Get us some more pictures after you pick it up. __________________ 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.

09-21-2011, 10:16 PM	#16
scoyote Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the shores of Bull Shoals, AR Posts: 509	Re: 1971 Blazer w/ factory pop up camper That is definitely a Four Wheel Pop Up camper. It should have some camper jacks that slide under the sides. It won't have the attached legs like the newer ones. It will lift right out and you will have a normal blazer - minus the top but any single or double wall top will fit. Depends on what it came with because the bolt holes are not the same for the two tops. Four Wheel went out of business but it looks like someone resurrected the brand: http://www.fourwheelcampers.com I had a couple of them in the past and they are/were very good campers and low profile - which to me is a bonus. I think you will be very happy with your new toys. __________________ 1972 Blazer - Bronco Orange - In the werks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=323444 1991 F250 - Hunting truck w/ Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front and rear winches .... and more.... 1997 Grand Cherokee - fun jeep - Detroit rear locker, ARB front locker, front winch, 411 gears, lots of lights ;-) 2004 Hot Rod DuraMax - Dnyo'd at the wheels with 525 HP and 1100 lbs torque.....mustang killer.

09-23-2011, 02:30 AM	#18
Mint68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 762	Re: 1971 Blazer w/ factory pop up camper This really makes me mad! I will have to throw my blazer away now, and get one of these.

09-26-2011, 08:20 AM	#19
DeadPhish Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massapequa NY Posts: 27	Re: 1971 Blazer w/ factory pop up camper Hey Open Road, Its funny I was buying that same truck from Rita in Golden. I was going to fly in and drive it home. She was bringing it down to carl's gas station to fix a few things and gave me his phone number to call today and talk with him about the condition. Just be careful. You can buy it but I smell a scam now. Good Luck and I hope its not all rotten underneath.



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09-26-2011, 12:01 PM	#20
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,377	Re: 1971 Blazer w/ factory pop up camper Keep us posted... __________________ 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!

10-02-2011, 10:39 PM	#23
crewcab67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: vancouver WA Posts: 195	Re: 1971 Blazer w/ factory pop up camper What are the campers worth in good shape. thanks for the pics

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