do we have a thread on Caps, toppers, camper shells for 60 - 66 ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Lokin4AReason · 10-08-2018, 11:20 AM

was wondering if we have a thread on this in the section of the board .... ?

if not, what members have them on their trucks ...?

**aerotruk63** · 10-08-2018, 12:24 PM

**aerotruk63** · 10-08-2018, 12:26 PM

**aerotruk63** · 10-08-2018, 12:27 PM

**aerotruk63** · 10-08-2018, 12:29 PM

**aerotruk63** · 10-08-2018, 12:30 PM

This one's my favorite.

**aerotruk63** · 10-08-2018, 12:32 PM

I tried contacting the manufacturer in Goshen as they were still operating under the company name but never got a responce.

**Clyde65** · 10-08-2018, 12:38 PM

I have one, needs work but I’ll fix it up soon.

Came off a 65 GMC short wide. I’ll have to get some pix. Real heavy cap!

Brentwe · 10-08-2018, 12:38 PM

Following along, would love to mount a truxedo style toneau cover on my 66 stepside. Do not want to drill holes in the bed, so am thinking of using stake pockets for bolt down.
Haven't come up with a plan yet, narrowing one hasn't appeared to be straight forward.

Lokin4AReason · 10-08-2018, 01:05 PM

did they ever have a bed rack w a camper top back in the day ( something like in the link below ) ... ?

https://www.realtruck.com/vanguard-topper-racks/

**aerotruk63** · 10-08-2018, 01:14 PM

Thats all that are in the 63 Silver Book.

oem4me · 10-08-2018, 06:07 PM

check this thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652033

And look at the photos below as one pic shows the roof rack add-on option:

Lokin4AReason · 02-06-2019, 01:41 PM

i am also looking for idea(s) or method(s) in attaching camper top(s) ....

are there any creative way(s) in doing this ... ?

**Clyde65** · 02-06-2019, 02:26 PM

Most just used c-clamps

Lokin4AReason · 02-06-2019, 02:36 PM

is there any other method(s) .... ?

i thought i searched a thread at where they used some kind of wood with screwing the topper to the piece of wood .... ?

oem4me · 02-06-2019, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lokin4AReason

is there any other method(s) .... ?

i thought i searched a thread at where they used some kind of wood with screwing the topper to the piece of wood .... ?

Check the following thread starting with post # 86. Super secure and no holes in bed rails. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=609701&page=4

sodly · 02-06-2019, 03:22 PM

Here's one: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=camper

Brad54 · 02-10-2019, 11:46 PM

Here's my $50 starter kit. I basically bought it to use as patterns/templates, and for the window hardware.
I'm going to convert the rear of it to a camper door, like the Siesta that Aerotruck posted in Post 5.
Mine also has fasteners along the back edge to add a canvas awning like GemTop ad in Post 12. I'm going to retain those and have an awning made.
I'll use it on my '62 long-bed step-side K10. The rebuild will include a notch in the camper shell's sides to clear the bed-mounted spare tire.
I'll also add some kind of roof rack for my vintage aluminum canoe, and that'll double as attachment points for the overhead pulley/storage I'll have in my shop to lift the shell on and off the truck. I'll just use it for camping and hunting trips, and keep it off the truck the rest of the time.

66x3 · 03-03-2019, 01:36 PM

here is my 66 C20 and66C10 Avion camper

66x3 · 03-03-2019, 01:38 PM

sorry,not a cap or shell

oem4me · 03-03-2019, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66x3

here is my 66 C20 and66C10 Avion camper

Ok, your truck's new name is Goldmine!

Brad54 · 03-03-2019, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66x3

here is my 66 C20 and66C10 Avion camper

That is off-the-charts awesomeness

66x3 · 03-04-2019, 12:12 AM

Goldmine,i like it! My buddy calls it Old Gold.I look at it and think of Burl Ives singing " Silver and Gold,Silver and Gold" Thanks guys

Lokin4AReason · 03-16-2019, 10:55 AM

found this thread and on post 86 / 87 was a pretty good idea, imo

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ld+down&page=4

10-08-2018, 11:20 AM	#1
Lokin4AReason Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: somewhere . . . Posts: 972	do we have a thread on Caps, toppers, camper shells for 60 - 66 ? was wondering if we have a thread on this in the section of the board .... ? if not, what members have them on their trucks ...? __________________ dont want to hear excuses, i want to hear solution(s)

10-08-2018, 12:24 PM	#2
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: do we have a thread on Caps, toppers, camper shells for 60 - 66 ? __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

10-08-2018, 12:26 PM	#3
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: do we have a thread on Caps, toppers, camper shells for 60 - 66 ? __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

10-08-2018, 12:27 PM	#4
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: do we have a thread on Caps, toppers, camper shells for 60 - 66 ? __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

10-08-2018, 12:29 PM	#5
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: do we have a thread on Caps, toppers, camper shells for 60 - 66 ? __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

10-08-2018, 12:30 PM	#6
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: do we have a thread on Caps, toppers, camper shells for 60 - 66 ? This one's my favorite. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

10-08-2018, 12:32 PM	#7
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: do we have a thread on Caps, toppers, camper shells for 60 - 66 ? I tried contacting the manufacturer in Goshen as they were still operating under the company name but never got a responce. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

10-08-2018, 12:38 PM	#8
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: do we have a thread on Caps, toppers, camper shells for 60 - 66 ? I have one, needs work but I’ll fix it up soon. Came off a 65 GMC short wide. I’ll have to get some pix. Real heavy cap! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

10-08-2018, 12:38 PM	#9
Brentwe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chetwynd, BC Posts: 58	Re: do we have a thread on Caps, toppers, camper shells for 60 - 66 ? Following along, would love to mount a truxedo style toneau cover on my 66 stepside. Do not want to drill holes in the bed, so am thinking of using stake pockets for bolt down. Haven't come up with a plan yet, narrowing one hasn't appeared to be straight forward. __________________ Brent W 66 short step 4 x 4

10-08-2018, 01:05 PM	#10
Lokin4AReason Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: somewhere . . . Posts: 972	Re: do we have a thread on Caps, toppers, camper shells for 60 - 66 ? did they ever have a bed rack w a camper top back in the day ( something like in the link below ) ... ? https://www.realtruck.com/vanguard-topper-racks/ __________________ dont want to hear excuses, i want to hear solution(s)

10-08-2018, 01:14 PM	#11
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: do we have a thread on Caps, toppers, camper shells for 60 - 66 ? Thats all that are in the 63 Silver Book. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

10-08-2018, 06:07 PM	#12
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: do we have a thread on Caps, toppers, camper shells for 60 - 66 ? check this thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652033 And look at the photos below as one pic shows the roof rack add-on option: Attached Images

02-06-2019, 01:41 PM	#13
Lokin4AReason Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: somewhere . . . Posts: 972	Re: do we have a thread on Caps, toppers, camper shells for 60 - 66 ? i am also looking for idea(s) or method(s) in attaching camper top(s) .... are there any creative way(s) in doing this ... ? __________________ dont want to hear excuses, i want to hear solution(s)

02-06-2019, 02:26 PM	#14
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: do we have a thread on Caps, toppers, camper shells for 60 - 66 ? Most just used c-clamps __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

02-06-2019, 02:36 PM	#15
Lokin4AReason Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: somewhere . . . Posts: 972	Re: do we have a thread on Caps, toppers, camper shells for 60 - 66 ? is there any other method(s) .... ? i thought i searched a thread at where they used some kind of wood with screwing the topper to the piece of wood .... ? __________________ dont want to hear excuses, i want to hear solution(s)



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02-06-2019, 03:22 PM	#17
sodly Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,034	Re: do we have a thread on Caps, toppers, camper shells for 60 - 66 ? Here's one: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=camper __________________ WANTED: * 60-66 Chevy and GMC FACTORY PHOTOGRAPHY (scans) of pickups and carryalls. *Custom Camper Club*-- Own a 65-66 Custom Camper? Join us at: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/g...hp?groupid=117

02-10-2019, 11:46 PM	#18
Brad54 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 1,458	Re: do we have a thread on Caps, toppers, camper shells for 60 - 66 ? Here's my $50 starter kit. I basically bought it to use as patterns/templates, and for the window hardware. I'm going to convert the rear of it to a camper door, like the Siesta that Aerotruck posted in Post 5. Mine also has fasteners along the back edge to add a canvas awning like GemTop ad in Post 12. I'm going to retain those and have an awning made. I'll use it on my '62 long-bed step-side K10. The rebuild will include a notch in the camper shell's sides to clear the bed-mounted spare tire. I'll also add some kind of roof rack for my vintage aluminum canoe, and that'll double as attachment points for the overhead pulley/storage I'll have in my shop to lift the shell on and off the truck. I'll just use it for camping and hunting trips, and keep it off the truck the rest of the time. Attached Images __________________ '61 Suburban daily driver: off the road due to 180-pound 8-pt buck! '62 K-10 long-step project '61 C30 Camper, aka "Valdez" There's no cool like Old School

03-03-2019, 01:36 PM	#19
66x3 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Bellevue, MI Posts: 118	Re: do we have a thread on Caps, toppers, camper shells for 60 - 66 ? here is my 66 C20 and66C10 Avion camper Attached Images

03-03-2019, 01:38 PM	#20
66x3 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Bellevue, MI Posts: 118	Re: do we have a thread on Caps, toppers, camper shells for 60 - 66 ? sorry,not a cap or shell

03-04-2019, 12:12 AM	#23
66x3 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Bellevue, MI Posts: 118	Re: do we have a thread on Caps, toppers, camper shells for 60 - 66 ? Goldmine,i like it! My buddy calls it Old Gold.I look at it and think of Burl Ives singing " Silver and Gold,Silver and Gold" Thanks guys

03-16-2019, 10:55 AM	#24
Lokin4AReason Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: somewhere . . . Posts: 972	Re: do we have a thread on Caps, toppers, camper shells for 60 - 66 ? found this thread and on post 86 / 87 was a pretty good idea, imo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ld+down&page=4 __________________ dont want to hear excuses, i want to hear solution(s)

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