1974 C30 Camper Special

[Holmes Cycles]

I've been working on my 1974 C30 Camper Special. I bought it in pretty good running condition but I think the previous owner may have changed some things up from the "Original" scheme of the truck as it came from the factory. Where is the Trim panel for the truck? I know where the vin plate is but cant locate the trim/paint tag???

I have a couple of questions for the local experts on what it "True". Heres the info, please let me know if something doesn't match for an original 1974 Camper Special

1974 Chevy C30 "Camper Special"
454 bbc w/ 400 trans

Exterior-
Black with white center stripe
Top of cab is black as well (Not white)
Chrome Bumpers (Back being a step bumper)
I know the grill has been changed (Plan on going back original)
Hood has a standup Square Emblem with a Yellow bowtie in middle
Chrome trim around Windshield
Chrom drip rails
Custom Deluxe 30 on the front fenders up in Top Left corner
Black Short Tripod Mirrors (I know blacks not original)
Trim around back of cab with square yellow emblem with bowtie in middle
Camper Special emblem right below that on rear of cab
Bed has Fuel Doors 1x on each side (I believe its a later model Bed)
Tailgate has a make shift "Newer 81-87" silver trim across it with CHEVROLET on actual tailgate (But is covered up by the big trim
Ive already replaced the blacked out Marker/Brake Lights

Interior-
Entire interior is painted black
Bench seat that's been custom wrapped
Grey Carpet
Grey Door panels with black "Tooled" design around the middle
Brushed aluminum looking handle and window cranks
Dash is black (Repop) w/ a orange Cheyenne emblem on passenger side
Rear view mirror on glass
It has a 80s model chevy steering wheel (I know that's not standard equipment)
Has a Fuel Tank switch and a Manuel Choke knob right underneath it

Ill try and post a lot of pics later (On a nicer day). My goal is to get the truck pretty much back to "Standard" equipment like it would have had if bought in 1974 but not a full frame off resto, more just the classic look of OE options/design/color

Thanks in Advance

[Eyegore]

Nice!!!!!!!!! How bout some interior pics also love the stance look almost the same height as 4x4

[Holmes Cycles]

I will get pics tomorrow, I plan on lowering it about a inch or two at most after I get tires on it this weekend. Those rear Bias Ply knobby tires are killing the ride. Its a little too tall for me since I use it as my work/shop truck (Towing, Loading bed, Getting in and out/in and out)

[Dieselwrencher]

Very nice truck! My 76 started out like yours when it was new, just was a crew cab.

[Dannyboy1966]

Sweet looking C30. My dad bought a 1973 Camper special new. He ordered it in October, they didnt have anything but artist concept drawings, he didn't get it till March of 73. 350 w/super 400 turbo auto, 5 ton overloads, dual tanks Crimson red, gave $5016 for it new. He put over 200,000 miles on it before he traded it off in 89 for another new one.

[74CustomK20]

The trim tag is on the glove box inside. Maybe inside the seat cushions?? I doubt the latter of the two since your seat was recovered.

[Holmes Cycles]

There is no tag on the glovebox door......it came with an extra glovebox door, Ill check that one to see if it happens to be the original one

[factorystock]

I am seeing many non '74 parts: Clear parking light lens, should be amber. Custom Deluxe emblems in that style did not exist in '74.Headlight bezels should have black paint not silver paint. Square gas tank doors did not exist in '74. Hood ornaments did not exist in '74 also. Are you sure its a '74? looks more like a '78 or '79.

[Holmes Cycles]

Originally Posted by factorystock

I am seeing many non '74 parts: Clear parking light lens, should be amber. Custom Deluxe emblems in that style did not exist in '74.Headlight bezels should have black paint not silver paint. Square gas tank doors did not exist in '74. Hood ornaments did not exist in '74 also. Are you sure its a '74? looks more like a '78 or '79.

According to the title and the vin number it says its a '74. The clear lights have been added by previous owner, they are repop, not originals. The bed is off a later model, that I know. The hood emblem actually looks like somebody drilled the hole for it, like its not factory. I could be wrong but I think the previous owner (Body shop that works on a lot of 73-87 trucks) used a bunch of different year parts to put it together......