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firemapper · 02-26-2004, 06:53 PM

I recently inherited a 1967 C 20 Custom Camper from my grandfather. He was the original owner and kept it pretty clean. It has some rust behind the fender where the water runs down from the hood/window. The rust has come through on the kick panels, but I think I can fix that. The truck only has 71,000 original miles and it is all original. I have a few questions that I can't find answers to:

I have been looking at different pictures and it seems many of the other trucks are higher in the front end and more level. Is there a leveling kit for the front independent suspension? Is it possible to raise the front without raising the back?

Is the wrap around rear bumper stock from the factory?

Where can I get a good estimate for it's value (for insurance, not to sell it)?

Thanks

**CPNE** · 02-26-2004, 06:59 PM

Welcome.

Regarding the "rake", it could be because it has HD rear springs being a "Custom Camper". The other possibility is that the front springs have sagged over the years. Some "rake" is normal, but it should not be excessive.

A factory installed stock rear step and tow bumper looks like the pic below. A lot of trucks came without a factory bumper and there were many variations of dealer installed units.

Got pics of your truck?

firemapper · 02-26-2004, 07:06 PM

This bumper goes all the way around the bottom of the bed to the rear fender.

I am working on pics.

**Canadian694x4** · 02-26-2004, 11:13 PM

I think he's talking about these big 'ol things...

Longhorn Man · 02-27-2004, 01:24 AM

While I am not sayint these were stock, I have seen them on a dozen or so trucks...plus many more on line.
probably just a real common bumper back in the day.

02-26-2004, 06:53 PM	#1
firemapper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: California Posts: 13	Help on my '67 C-20 I recently inherited a 1967 C 20 Custom Camper from my grandfather. He was the original owner and kept it pretty clean. It has some rust behind the fender where the water runs down from the hood/window. The rust has come through on the kick panels, but I think I can fix that. The truck only has 71,000 original miles and it is all original. I have a few questions that I can't find answers to: I have been looking at different pictures and it seems many of the other trucks are higher in the front end and more level. Is there a leveling kit for the front independent suspension? Is it possible to raise the front without raising the back? Is the wrap around rear bumper stock from the factory? Where can I get a good estimate for it's value (for insurance, not to sell it)? Thanks __________________ 1967 C 20 Custom Camper

02-26-2004, 06:59 PM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,662	Welcome. Regarding the "rake", it could be because it has HD rear springs being a "Custom Camper". The other possibility is that the front springs have sagged over the years. Some "rake" is normal, but it should not be excessive. A factory installed stock rear step and tow bumper looks like the pic below. A lot of trucks came without a factory bumper and there were many variations of dealer installed units. Got pics of your truck? Attached Images __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

02-26-2004, 07:06 PM	#3
firemapper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: California Posts: 13	This bumper goes all the way around the bottom of the bed to the rear fender. I am working on pics. __________________ 1967 C 20 Custom Camper

02-26-2004, 11:13 PM	#4
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	I think he's talking about these big 'ol things... Attached Images __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

02-27-2004, 01:24 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	While I am not sayint these were stock, I have seen them on a dozen or so trucks...plus many more on line. probably just a real common bumper back in the day.



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