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Aarons72s · 01-21-2007, 02:27 AM

Here is a model kit for a 72 chevy camper? Pretty cool. HAs anyone ever seen one of these before? Thought I should share.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mini-lindy-Chevy...QQcmdZViewItem

lilpup69chevy · 01-21-2007, 02:32 AM

i've never seen one of those thats pretty cool

72 CustomCamper · 01-22-2007, 12:44 AM

I remember those kits. They were the size of Hotwheels cars...

Chuck

GREASEMONKEY72 · 01-22-2007, 01:02 AM

ive never seen one of those, thats pretty cool, ive been trying to find a model of my/our trucks but the only one ive found has bling wheels with it and the wiper washer bottle is wrong and the inner fenders are wrong to but anyway,

anyone know who has a good kit of our trucks???

68speedalert · 01-22-2007, 01:07 AM

I didn't have that kit.

I had one that had the 72 cab, and a camper body instead of the truck bed.

It was a 1/25th glue type......maybe 35 years ago.

cstm68 · 01-22-2007, 01:25 AM

here are some pics of a model of a 72

the kit was a longbed but i cut it down to a short bed and shaved the trim and made my own custom frame

Aarons72s · 01-22-2007, 02:56 AM

cstm68 that is cool. I bet that took alot of hours. I have put the stock kit together twice. Did you have problems with the bed sides and frame? I had to shave plastic off of the bed sides to get them to sit level and the chasis was warped in both kits. You may not have had any problems since you really kit bashed yours. I do think it is time for a new more detailed kit plus some 67 68 grills, 69-72 grills a 67-68 hood and some gmc grills. Even though the amt model is old they still sale fast. The places around here that stock them are always selling out.

72 CustomCamper · 01-22-2007, 05:18 PM

I don't know how much longer we will be able to find these kits. I found out a few nights ago that AMT/ERTL is up for sale.
68speedalert, I have the one you're talking about, I also have one I converted into 4 wheel drive, I even took 2 and made a Longhorn. I have a few Blazers and setp sides too, even made a trailer out of 1. I think total I have 17 and a half 69-72 1/25th scale trucks...

Chuck

68speedalert · 01-22-2007, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 CustomCamper

68speedalert, ...................... I think total I have 17 and a half 69-72 1/25th scale trucks...

Chuck

Holy Bowtie Batman !!!!!!!!!

I still have a 72 stepside longbed (urgh) that came with a motorcycle. Have the original box but the model has been assembled and since kinda fell apart, as old models do.

shortbed70 · 01-22-2007, 07:44 PM

Heres my cut down 72

Aarons72s · 01-23-2007, 12:41 AM

Hay here is another variation guys.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MakeTrack=true

72 CustomCamper · 01-23-2007, 01:59 AM

Here's a group shot of most of mine.

Here's a shot of the Longhorn

Aarons72s · 01-23-2007, 02:08 AM

72 custom camper that is just

. I wish mine looked as nice as those.

72 CustomCamper · 01-23-2007, 02:15 AM

Thanks, many many years of building to get to where I'm at...

Chuck

CHAPS7931 · 01-23-2007, 02:57 AM

here are 2 of mine, the 72 short bed was finished but getting redone because kids broke it and days after finishing

68GMC454 · 01-23-2007, 07:10 AM

i got one of the 72 kits,,and there is a resin maker i know that makes the conversion kit to make it a gmc,,i will be getting that sooon..im always on the look out for more of the trucks..im also looking for the 67 to 72 swb stepside gmc kit..but i never saw that one before..

Aarons72s · 01-23-2007, 11:16 PM

chaps7931, great models! I swear these models sometimes take as much time and effort as our real trucks. Here are a couple of pictures off of ebay of some other kits. Including the 1972 gmc kit. I think we should rename this thread the 67-72 models build thread.

CHAPS7931 · 01-24-2007, 12:07 AM

thanks and it takes more time building my real truck because soon as i get into it i run to a quick stop $$$$, so i turn to models on my spare time to relax me.just got done painting my and, well here are some more of my current projecs.1 is almost done but have to paint bed and the other i cut, shortend and molded on to cab to make a convertible blazer(in the works)

texanidiot25 · 01-24-2007, 12:17 AM

72Custom Camper-Into RC's I see? (the bodies on the shelf). Got any 1/18 stuff?

Did you say you chopped a few beds to make a longhorn? If so, thats sooo clean.

72 CustomCamper · 01-24-2007, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by texanidiot25

72Custom Camper-Into RC's I see? (the bodies on the shelf). Got any 1/18 stuff?

Did you say you chopped a few beds to make a longhorn? If so, thats sooo clean.

Yeah I have a few RC's. Everythings 1/10 electric except for an old 1/18 Oval Outlaws kit by BRP. I took 2 beds and 2 frames to make the Longhorn. Here's 2 pics of the conversion. I had built it a standard 8' bed then decided I wanted a Longhorn...

And here's a shot with the trailer.

Chuck

texanidiot25 · 01-24-2007, 12:34 AM

Yeh, I started in 1/28, and now stepping into the 1/18. Trying to find a 67-72 body for the 1/18 to no avail.

Now I see how you did it, I couldnt see the cut lines in the other pics. Nice job.

Ive done a few models. 41 Willys, 96 S10 Xtreme, 06 Z06, using a '55 nomad for a 1/28 rc project. And I did a 78 El Camino for fathers day, exactly as my dad's was. That was my favorite build.

72 CustomCamper · 01-24-2007, 12:39 AM

The only 1/18 body I can think of would be a Johnny Lightning dicast body...

Chuck

texanidiot25 · 01-24-2007, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72 CustomCamper

The only 1/18 body I can think of would be a Johnny Lightning dicast body...

Chuck

Yeh, I meant like lexan bodies for r/c's. Though it would be kinda fun to actualy have it dent and twist.

72 CustomCamper · 01-24-2007, 12:58 AM

Give them time and they'll probably do an 1/18 scale lexan body...

Chuck

68speedalert · 01-24-2007, 01:01 AM

72customcamper,

Nice job on the longhorn!

BTW, I see my old camper behind it in those pics. Post some shots of it, if you want.

I used to build a lot of models before I turned 16; got pretty good at it, too. You're just about making want to start again.

They look awesome.

Steve

01-21-2007, 02:27 AM	#1
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,670	Check out this model of a 72 Here is a model kit for a 72 chevy camper? Pretty cool. HAs anyone ever seen one of these before? Thought I should share. http://cgi.ebay.com/Mini-lindy-Chevy...QQcmdZViewItem

01-21-2007, 02:32 AM	#2
lilpup69chevy 67-72 parts finder Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: southeast mo Posts: 788	Re: Check out this model of a 72 i've never seen one of those thats pretty cool __________________ 1969 chevy shortstep 2wd (under construction) 1981 chevy scottsdale lwb 2wd (parts chaser) 2004 pontiac gto (daily driver) 2004 pontiac grand prix gt (the ol ladys car) 1985 chevy short wide 1970 chevy c10 lwb (another parts rig) 1969 gmc lwb (rainy day project) 1968 chevy lwb c10 250 I6 3 spd (soon to be swb)

01-22-2007, 12:44 AM	#3
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	Re: Check out this model of a 72 I remember those kits. They were the size of Hotwheels cars... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

01-22-2007, 01:02 AM	#4
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Check out this model of a 72 ive never seen one of those, thats pretty cool, ive been trying to find a model of my/our trucks but the only one ive found has bling wheels with it and the wiper washer bottle is wrong and the inner fenders are wrong to but anyway, anyone know who has a good kit of our trucks??? __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

01-22-2007, 01:07 AM	#5
68speedalert Semi-Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 390	Re: Check out this model of a 72 I didn't have that kit. I had one that had the 72 cab, and a camper body instead of the truck bed. It was a 1/25th glue type......maybe 35 years ago. __________________ '68 50th Anniversery LWB Custom Fleetside, '77 305 v-8, turbo 350, factory speed alert (still works), '71 drivetrain w/front discs. Some call it ugly yellow, others call it Ochre '83 Jeep CJ-7, <80,000 miles, original owner '04 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, 2500, 6.0 ltr, Predator Diablo programmer '95 GMC K1500 Extended cab

01-22-2007, 01:25 AM	#6
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	Re: Check out this model of a 72 here are some pics of a model of a 72 the kit was a longbed but i cut it down to a short bed and shaved the trim and made my own custom frame Attached Images

01-22-2007, 02:56 AM	#7
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,670	Re: Check out this model of a 72 cstm68 that is cool. I bet that took alot of hours. I have put the stock kit together twice. Did you have problems with the bed sides and frame? I had to shave plastic off of the bed sides to get them to sit level and the chasis was warped in both kits. You may not have had any problems since you really kit bashed yours. I do think it is time for a new more detailed kit plus some 67 68 grills, 69-72 grills a 67-68 hood and some gmc grills. Even though the amt model is old they still sale fast. The places around here that stock them are always selling out.

01-22-2007, 05:18 PM	#8
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	Re: Check out this model of a 72 I don't know how much longer we will be able to find these kits. I found out a few nights ago that AMT/ERTL is up for sale. 68speedalert, I have the one you're talking about, I also have one I converted into 4 wheel drive, I even took 2 and made a Longhorn. I have a few Blazers and setp sides too, even made a trailer out of 1. I think total I have 17 and a half 69-72 1/25th scale trucks... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

01-22-2007, 07:44 PM	#10
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: Check out this model of a 72 Heres my cut down 72 Attached Images __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

01-23-2007, 12:41 AM	#11
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,670	Re: Check out this model of a 72 Hay here is another variation guys. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MakeTrack=true

01-23-2007, 01:59 AM	#12
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	Re: Check out this model of a 72 Here's a group shot of most of mine. Here's a shot of the Longhorn __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

01-23-2007, 02:08 AM	#13
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,670	Re: Check out this model of a 72 72 custom camper that is just . I wish mine looked as nice as those.

01-23-2007, 02:15 AM	#14
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	Re: Check out this model of a 72 Thanks, many many years of building to get to where I'm at... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

01-23-2007, 02:57 AM	#15
CHAPS7931 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: san jose california Posts: 109	Re: Check out this model of a 72 here are 2 of mine, the 72 short bed was finished but getting redone because kids broke it and days after finishing Attached Images

01-23-2007, 07:10 AM	#16
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: Check out this model of a 72 i got one of the 72 kits,,and there is a resin maker i know that makes the conversion kit to make it a gmc,,i will be getting that sooon..im always on the look out for more of the trucks..im also looking for the 67 to 72 swb stepside gmc kit..but i never saw that one before.. __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.



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01-23-2007, 11:16 PM	#17
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,670	Re: Check out this model of a 72 chaps7931, great models! I swear these models sometimes take as much time and effort as our real trucks. Here are a couple of pictures off of ebay of some other kits. Including the 1972 gmc kit. I think we should rename this thread the 67-72 models build thread. Last edited by Aarons72s; 12-02-2008 at 11:10 PM.

01-24-2007, 12:07 AM	#18
CHAPS7931 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: san jose california Posts: 109	Re: Check out this model of a 72 thanks and it takes more time building my real truck because soon as i get into it i run to a quick stop $$$$, so i turn to models on my spare time to relax me.just got done painting my and, well here are some more of my current projecs.1 is almost done but have to paint bed and the other i cut, shortend and molded on to cab to make a convertible blazer(in the works) Attached Images

01-24-2007, 12:17 AM	#19
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Check out this model of a 72 72Custom Camper-Into RC's I see? (the bodies on the shelf). Got any 1/18 stuff? Did you say you chopped a few beds to make a longhorn? If so, thats sooo clean.

01-24-2007, 12:34 AM	#21
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Check out this model of a 72 Yeh, I started in 1/28, and now stepping into the 1/18. Trying to find a 67-72 body for the 1/18 to no avail. Now I see how you did it, I couldnt see the cut lines in the other pics. Nice job. Ive done a few models. 41 Willys, 96 S10 Xtreme, 06 Z06, using a '55 nomad for a 1/28 rc project. And I did a 78 El Camino for fathers day, exactly as my dad's was. That was my favorite build.

01-24-2007, 12:39 AM	#22
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	Re: Check out this model of a 72 The only 1/18 body I can think of would be a Johnny Lightning dicast body... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

01-24-2007, 12:58 AM	#24
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	Re: Check out this model of a 72 Give them time and they'll probably do an 1/18 scale lexan body... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

01-24-2007, 01:01 AM	#25
68speedalert Semi-Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 390	Re: Check out this model of a 72 72customcamper, Nice job on the longhorn! BTW, I see my old camper behind it in those pics. Post some shots of it, if you want. I used to build a lot of models before I turned 16; got pretty good at it, too. You're just about making want to start again. They look awesome. Steve __________________ '68 50th Anniversery LWB Custom Fleetside, '77 305 v-8, turbo 350, factory speed alert (still works), '71 drivetrain w/front discs. Some call it ugly yellow, others call it Ochre '83 Jeep CJ-7, <80,000 miles, original owner '04 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, 2500, 6.0 ltr, Predator Diablo programmer '95 GMC K1500 Extended cab

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