Meet Frankie...'72 C30 Camper - Page 3 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Joesjunk** · 11-01-2017, 03:11 PM

Well it's interesting for sure, but kind of a shame to see such a nice survivor so hacked up. I liked it better all original

**leddzepp** · 11-01-2017, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GR8-68

SWEET !!! Frankie goes to Hollywood

He did a great job customizing Frankie

I agree. Looks 1000x better now

If you are going to build a truck, start with a nice truck like this. Starting with a rusty pile of junk is a waste of time and money, which leads to frustration and the project never being finished.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-02-2017, 08:57 PM

I really like what they did with it. Fast turn around too! I get it isn't everybody's style. But just think how easy the camper is to get in and out of now.

7dee2 · 11-06-2017, 09:59 AM

A lot of work went into this... pretty cool new life for an old camper!

Fun car show party camper tow rig (?) with an LS swap and some old 348/409 faux valve covers.

Here's a youtube link to the inside of this camper. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDWm99sXyaE

**Grumpy old man** · 11-06-2017, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

Well it's interesting for sure, but kind of a shame to see such a nice survivor so hacked up. I liked it better all original

I don't ever see it going camping again , It's a shop built advertising display /party show truck and a lot of good work went into it with a huge open checkbook...

It's cool looking ...BUT...

I'm more impressed with the guy's who built their own trucks be it all original or custom while having a budget and family to care for while building it in their own garage.

Coley · 11-06-2017, 12:15 PM

Whats interesting is to now imagine this custom unit 5-10 years down the road after its done the full show circuit and is no longer considered an attraction 'persay'.
The initial, original camper lasted 45 years intact and it still attracting attention and value....I'm not sure if the novelty customs will have 'the same legs' over time as the original equipment...especially something that has reduced practical functionality.
....hmmm?

All good
Coley

**Dustmaker65** · 11-06-2017, 05:39 PM

Well, Frankie has been sold...again! And hold on to your hats....for $130k!!!!

**Joesjunk** · 11-06-2017, 06:30 PM

I looked at it Friday at SEMA, it was quite impressive (even thought I think they ruined it ). I could see it bringing that kind of money.

fecklessgadfly · 11-07-2017, 01:05 PM

Not sure if it's just my bad connection, or what, but the pictures from SEMA weren't showing up. I'm posting a few more, just in case others are having the same problem.

11-01-2017, 03:11 PM	#51
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: Meet Frankie...'72 C30 Camper Well it's interesting for sure, but kind of a shame to see such a nice survivor so hacked up. I liked it better all original __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

11-02-2017, 08:57 PM	#53
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,133	Re: Meet Frankie...'72 C30 Camper I really like what they did with it. Fast turn around too! I get it isn't everybody's style. But just think how easy the camper is to get in and out of now. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-06-2017, 09:59 AM	#54
7dee2 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 1,891	Re: Meet Frankie...'72 C30 Camper A lot of work went into this... pretty cool new life for an old camper! Fun car show party camper tow rig (?) with an LS swap and some old 348/409 faux valve covers. Here's a youtube link to the inside of this camper. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDWm99sXyaE __________________ Brett 67 Camaro SS Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751594 72 Cheyenne/10 Super 115" Fleetside (Waiting it's turn.) 72 Cheyenne/K30 Super 133" DRW SOLD Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645614 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@6dee7-7dee2

11-06-2017, 12:15 PM	#56
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Meet Frankie...'72 C30 Camper Whats interesting is to now imagine this custom unit 5-10 years down the road after its done the full show circuit and is no longer considered an attraction 'persay'. The initial, original camper lasted 45 years intact and it still attracting attention and value....I'm not sure if the novelty customs will have 'the same legs' over time as the original equipment...especially something that has reduced practical functionality. ....hmmm? All good Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

11-06-2017, 05:39 PM	#57
Dustmaker65 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Marquette Heights, IL. Posts: 1,135	Re: Meet Frankie...'72 C30 Camper Well, Frankie has been sold...again! And hold on to your hats....for $130k!!!! __________________ Jimmy Hoelzel

11-06-2017, 06:30 PM	#58
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: Meet Frankie...'72 C30 Camper I looked at it Friday at SEMA, it was quite impressive (even thought I think they ruined it ). I could see it bringing that kind of money. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

11-07-2017, 01:05 PM	#59
fecklessgadfly Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Eastview, TN Posts: 229	Re: Meet Frankie...'72 C30 Camper Not sure if it's just my bad connection, or what, but the pictures from SEMA weren't showing up. I'm posting a few more, just in case others are having the same problem. Attached Images __________________ "Don't get it right. Get it running." -David Freiburger 2014 GMC Terrain I4 (wife's new ride) 2005 Dodge Magnum 3.5 (wife's old ride) 2003 GMC Sierra 5.3 Extended Cab 1972 Chevy Cheyenne 350



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