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Bringing this back to the top, still looking for one?

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Signed on ...

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A nice period rig.

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Another Pullman.

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I don't really like the one that came with my truck, prefer a period aluminum. But it's winter and wet so I tossed it back on. Got an extra Corvair engine in the back right now.

Oops, got a little finger in the pic

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As purchased from Pops:

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69 CST/20 Longhorn

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Pulled these from another thread same topic. I had lost these pics of my truck so I was happy to find them! I wish I would have had pictures of this set up after I put the NOS grill, insert, emblem, and the chrome bumper. Also had the mirrors and step bumper all redone. Unfortunately the canopy never went back on before the truck went to its new home.

Very heavy duty canopy. Made of steel not aluminum. My father in law used it on his K20 farm truck. Had it hung from a pulley system in one of the machine sheds ... I talked him out of it lol.

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Bringin this back to the top (after a 10 day hiatus), cuz, well, I wanna see some more!

Question for Pete: I think I recall reading it somewhere but can't find it - what kind of camper is on your GMC? Any mfgr/model info appreciated. Looks kinda like a Lil Colt!

I THINK the below 74 (sorry, didn't have a pic on a 67-72) is a Lil Colt. This is probably my 2nd favorite camper shell, 2nd only to Pete's. (this 74 was nothing to sneeze at either, you could eat off the bed floor...)

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Premium 1971 Winnebago

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That's a cool shell, cap or topper depending on a persons local. My dad had a Winnebago shell on his 72. I threw it away when I bought the truck in 78. The roof leaked and ruined it.

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Mark I'm not sure what manufacturer made the topper on my GMC. Bell maybe? Here's the decal remnant. If anyone can tell me who the manufacturer is I'd be thrilled.

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Six Pac was a popular unit on the West Coast back in the day.

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Six pac is still around but the Leer and ari fiberglass shells are the ones I see most now.

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Here is my 71 C20 daily driver with a $20 camper top we bought a few days ago

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Hope its ok if I post a pic of the one I just picked up?

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1967 truck and cap currently for sale on Phoenix Craigslist. Original owner.
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/5937219494.html

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I had a tailgate version of that one on a '71 K/20 I had many years ago. It is still at my friend's place being used as a storage shed.

By the late-70s there were places slapping these caps together all over the place. You could walk into a camper dealer and order one up any way you needed it. These were the angled side flat front and back style. I had one made for my '69 Dodge W200 8' Utiline for my trip to AZ. I kept it simple. Back when these were popular the thing was to have all the bells and whistles, such as plexiglass windows on side, lights, and an accent stripe on the side. I ordered mine all white with just the crank-out windows on the side. I did add 3 clearance lights on the rear and black-out tint to the windows. No paneling or insulation. I could take it on and off by myself. Never took a picture with it on. I wonder if there are still places to build them. It's gone to fiberglass these days, though, but many of those companies make aluminum work caps

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A simple camper shell when this '67 GMC 3/4 ton was brand new. It's a shame we don't see many '67-'68 3/4 tons restored to factory, they have such a unique look that other models just don't have. This one is in Terrace Blue, a standard GMC color used between '62-'68.

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I LIKE that cap - thanks for sharing

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That truck has the very hard to find Custom fender script emblem
Yeah, look at that cute little overhead storage area over the cab

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The one on my dad's '69 C20 was a Vacationeer. I think they were out of San Martin, CA. Anybody have any info on them?

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Vacationeer was a fll line manufacurer name of Shelton Industries Inc. of San Martin, CA
Sorry I can't resist posting a nice period Camaro with a trailer!

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Here is the Winnebago topper that was on my K20 when I bought it....it had some rot in it or I would have saved it....

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I don't know the name, but there is a camper shell manufacturer in San Diego that apparently can make one. When I had my Longhorn,I considered it, but decided to sell the truck instead.

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That's great! Thanks so much! On the note of the Camaro, I guess I could tow one with my C6 Vette...?? Maybe not...

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Thanks for posting Lemield, that W-bago is COOL!

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TTT..

Here's one currently on Craigslist in Grand Rapids, MN. It's on a Longhorn.
https://northernwi.craigslist.org/cto/6103239550.html

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The one that got away. It sat in an alley near my house and I watched it for years. 1967 CST. When I saw a for sale sign I called over and over. No answer. I wanted this truck BAD!

Too slow, it was already sold by the time I got a hold of the guy, and he sold it cheap :cuss:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...s/DSC_0665.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...s/DSC_0667.jpg

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I just picked up this Jay Bird camper top and they threw in the 68 K20 that's under it. Maybe it was the other way around.

People are drawn to the camper as much as the truck. I was told it's been on the truck for many years, and the condition of the bed wood seems to support that.

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Congrats, that is a great truck and camper - I remember when it was up for sale - both in great shape and the camper is perfect on it. Would love to have one like that.

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Does anyone know whether a camper shell from 4th generation (96) Chevy fleet side will fit on our trucks?
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ttt. Need more camper shells! Ha. I'm STILL looking for one. Gonna share my sub-amateur photoshop madness... the truck is mine, but none of the camper shells are.. :) Ha. # 4 is more of a camper, not a shell. (one of these might look familiar Pete, hope you don't mind me trying it on for size ;)) I'm REALLY looking for one like #3. Just not many of these around these days. Most of them took a beatin..

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The shell I took off my truck looked exactly like your #3, except that the accent strip was red (my father in law thought that Hugger Orange was red). It came from Red-Land Campers, which is now defunct. My new shell is from Bel-Air Shells in Garden Grove. They are a reseller (I found out after I ordered it) but they can spec what you want. http://belairshells.com/wood-n-alum

I see you are in Texas, so never mind about these guys. I'll leave the link in case anyone in California cares.

yes. Looking for #3 too.
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Here is a truck i just picked up.
true one owner 1972
I bought it for the tailgate..

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I stared at the 2nd pic for 5 minutes trying to figure out how they secured the tailgate to the wall and why they only put wood flooring on half the bed... Ha. Nice topper and nice truck!

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That's two of us....I think I need more coffee :lol:

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A lot of these early takeoff tailgates get separated from vehicle and end up at swap meets and craigslists. 98% of the time, wrong color of your truck. Wouldn't it be nice if all these super nice original tailgates get bought up by board members, put into a gigantic early takeoff tailgate pool, and then just traded ( or cash if you have nothing to trade of course ) for the color they need?

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Fortunately my C20's original owner KEPT the tailgate and it was dent free.
Unfortunately, he painted the rest of the truck a slightly different shade of white. Ugh.