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07-01-2014, 04:43 PM
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custom camper
1967 Chevy custom camper, is it a 1/2 ton or a 3/4 ton and how do I tell which it is? Thanks, uncle-mike
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07-01-2014, 05:38 PM
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Re: custom camper
Welcome Mike - welcome to the forum. It can be either, although most folks usually ordered the nameplate on 3/4 tons.
Look at your VIN - if it starts as: CE247 - it's a 3/4 ton CE147 - it's a 1/2 ton Note, the "E" can be an "S" if it was a 6 cylinder originally - E if it was a V8. |
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07-01-2014, 05:49 PM
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Re: custom camper
8 lug wheels too
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07-01-2014, 08:24 PM
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Re: custom camper
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07-02-2014, 01:55 AM
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Re: custom camper
While we are talking about custom campers, what exactly does it mean? What is the difference between a custom camper and other options?
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07-02-2014, 02:20 AM
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Re: custom camper
Custom Camper, RPO Z81, is just a "nameplate" option that you could purchase if you had a minimum set of the heavier duty options. You could have those options without buying the custom camper nameplate also. Has nothing to do with camper mirrors or camper wiring - they could be ordered with the nameplate or without and the nameplate could be ordered without them also - although folks that opted camper mirrors and wiring often opted for the custom camper nameplate also, and vice versa.
In 67-8, it was a rectangular fender emblem. In 69-71, it was a different fender emblem that said customcamperx0 (the "x" being 1, 2, or 3, for half, 3/4, 1 ton trucks). In 72, custom camper nameplate became the script type (for chevys) and was moved to above the door handle. It was basically just a nameplate you could purchase to let folks know your truck was "made for campin!" I love em. Below are the emblem types: Last edited by jocko; 07-02-2014 at 02:30 AM. |
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07-02-2014, 02:24 AM
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Re: custom camper
a bit more info on Custom Campers (1st is from a 69 brochure, last 4 are from the 71 Custom Camper brochure):
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07-02-2014, 02:28 AM
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Re: custom camper
and a little more, hope this helps!
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07-02-2014, 06:09 AM
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Re: custom camper
Boy Jocko, is that the only info you have on custom campers? hows that tiny bit of info supposed to help anyone.
 I sure learned alot, great info!
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07-02-2014, 09:56 AM
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Re: custom camper
Thanks Jocko, that's a lot of info, my custom camper is a 307 with a 4 speed granny box, no power brakes or power steering but it just keeps on going like every chevy truck does. Thanks again, uncle-mike
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07-02-2014, 10:48 AM
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Re: custom camper
Great info Jocko! I'll add this - if your 72 Custom Camper came from the Flint plant the emblems were placed more remote from the door edge than other plants.
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07-03-2014, 01:58 PM
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Re: custom camper
MY typo, it's a 283 not a 307. uncle-mike
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07-15-2014, 10:21 PM
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Great Job and Well Done!
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07-16-2014, 07:49 AM
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Re: custom camper
wow!
I need to sign up for Tims next class. lol a good question and a great answer.
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