Anyone have vintage campers to along with their trucks? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mwipp · 01-15-2014, 05:51 PM

I picked my self up a Vintage (guessing 60's) Pathfinder camper to restore to match the truck. Haven't been able to get much done on it yet. Tore out a bunch of rotted boards and replaced them but the snow started flying and its been sitting under a tarp since!

My plans are to have the area above the masked stripe pearl white. The stripe itself polished aluminum. and below the stripe Aqua color like the truck. Once its done it'll be sure to draw attention at campgrounds/carshows! What do you guys think?

Anyone else have Matching campers or vintage campers to go along with their truck?

Hipper · 01-15-2014, 07:56 PM

that's awesome, I have a 65 1 ton that has a camper on the back to make it an rv.

Hipper · 01-15-2014, 07:58 PM

here it is getting ready to get big block installed couple weeks ago!

NEWFISHER · 01-15-2014, 09:12 PM

Here are some from another thread:
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=610612

**TJ's Chevy** · 01-15-2014, 10:10 PM

I hope to one day...I gotta focus on restoring my truck first.

NEWFISHER · 01-15-2014, 11:17 PM

I like your tri color scheme, its going to look retro cool!

ca90ss · 01-15-2014, 11:51 PM

I've been drooling over this one since I saw it
http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/rvs/4262695399.html

Irishbleueyes · 01-16-2014, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ca90ss

I've been drooling over this one since I saw it
http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/rvs/4262695399.html

Ya, me too... its close to me

NEWFISHER · 01-16-2014, 12:06 AM

The leopard print seals the deal.

ca90ss · 01-16-2014, 12:11 AM

It's about 40 miles from me. The price has been slowly going down, if I didn't have to put a bunch of money into both my car and my truck I'd make an offer.

tincan1966 · 01-16-2014, 08:50 AM

Found this one on the farm of one of my customers- and yes, we brought it home, LOL! I mainly wanted the trailer it was sitting on. No plans for it yet, need to really check it out structurally.

tincan1966 · 01-16-2014, 08:51 AM

Interior pic.

**Clyde65** · 01-16-2014, 10:17 AM

Here is mine, I posted before in the buro post but.

1967 Aristocrat Lo Liner. I am replacing a bunch of rotten wood and resealing the windows. then new cushions and a real good cleaning. hopefully this spring she will be done, i call her Clyde's girlfriend...

chevyrestoguy · 01-16-2014, 10:50 AM

I have been looking for a vintage camper for awhile, but I'm hesistant to pull the trigger until I finish my '64. I don't want too many projects at one time.

I want a small "canned ham" style, and I want to decorate the inside with vintage '60s styling and run Torq-Thrust wheels to match the truck.

mwipp · 01-16-2014, 01:16 PM

Clyde I like your camper will looked real nice when its done! I intailly was looking for a canned ham style but came across that one and was too good of a deal to pass up! plus the upper bunk that makes it look almost like a 5th wheel gives it some charector... Also wont complain about having an actual toliet haha

jbgroby · 01-16-2014, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tincan1966

Found this one on the farm of one of my customers- and yes, we brought it home, LOL! I mainly wanted the trailer it was sitting on. No plans for it yet, need to really check it out structurally.

I guess that gets towed behind a "Trailer Queen"

**Clyde65** · 01-17-2014, 09:41 AM

Thanks mwipp, mine doesnt have a toilet but that is ok, I bought it so my son and I could camp at state parks here in Texas ( there are tons) and go fishing and hiking.

I have the wheels off of mine right now, going through the electric brakes and sending the wheels for powder coating. I am almost ready to start putting her back together ( she is naked right now, no skin). I may paint her once I paint my truck.

slowcpe · 01-17-2014, 09:46 AM

We've talked about finding something like a 19' airstream once this truck is "finished". Pricey little suckers, so might look at other alternatives.

mwipp · 01-17-2014, 10:52 AM

My original plan was to get an airstream but anything remotely close to my college kids spending money was nearly beyond repair... which is why i decided to go with a normal aluminum sided. Plus to that is it will be more orginal and custum since it can be painted to match the truck. Will be the one and only!... only issue right now is I have to track down its title. I have bill of sale and all that but the guy i got it from was going to take of the wheels and use it as an ice fishing shanty before i saved its life.

**Clyde65** · 01-17-2014, 02:14 PM

I had the same title issue, after 7 months I finally got a bonded title. my luck would be sink $4K into this darn thing and then try to title and get " oh its stolen so we are taking it!" So I didnt touch it until the TX DPS vehicle theft folks came out and gave me the proper paperwork.

mwipp · 01-17-2014, 02:26 PM

yeah thats my same worries. We have the number of the orginal owners son-in-law but the orginal owner is dead. Also i have some cop buddies so we had them run the plate that was on the camper... and the last time it was registared was so long ago its not even on file haha Ive been trying to not stick too much into it until i have that sorted out.

**RenoKeene** · 01-17-2014, 03:34 PM

Here is my 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman. Painted to match my 70 GMC (the factory color was real close to this). This thing is in excellent condition!
I don't use it as much as I thought I would so will probably sell it at some point.

mwipp · 01-18-2014, 05:06 AM

I've always loved the scottys!! the tear drop wheel wells i think is what does it. very nice combo

72freak · 01-18-2014, 07:40 AM

There are couple of old threads that have some great pictures on this very topic. I will see if I can find it.

Grizz1963 · 01-18-2014, 02:07 PM

Been thinking about a lot of stuff related to my truck.

Want to make/build a teardrop shaped canopy for the rear.

Also would love a real traditional trailer for it.

But I do have this teardrop I built in 2010 for our honeymoon and also whatever classic I may have.

BUILD THREAD HERE: http://www.retrorides.proboards.com/...ompleted-build

Before my Chevy I had a former German Ford Transit Fire Engine with modern fuel injected engine.

01-15-2014, 05:51 PM	#1
mwipp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: verona, WI Posts: 123	Anyone have vintage campers to along with their trucks? I picked my self up a Vintage (guessing 60's) Pathfinder camper to restore to match the truck. Haven't been able to get much done on it yet. Tore out a bunch of rotted boards and replaced them but the snow started flying and its been sitting under a tarp since! My plans are to have the area above the masked stripe pearl white. The stripe itself polished aluminum. and below the stripe Aqua color like the truck. Once its done it'll be sure to draw attention at campgrounds/carshows! What do you guys think? Anyone else have Matching campers or vintage campers to go along with their truck?

01-15-2014, 07:56 PM	#2
Hipper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 148	Re: Anyone have vintage campers to along with their trucks? that's awesome, I have a 65 1 ton that has a camper on the back to make it an rv. __________________ 71 GMC Long Bed, 454,factory everything, lowered, and shaved. 64 GMC Short Bed (great grandfathers truck) 65 Chevy 1 ton Dually a/c p/s p/b v8 auto 89 Jeep Cherokee 3" lift 79 MG Midget (My 7 year old vehicle) 29 Ford Model A Rat Rod (in the works) 86 pontiac fiero 2.5 manual18 year olds) 87 pontiac fiero SE 2.8 auto (18 year olds) 90 Mitsubishi eclipes turbo AWD (18 year olds) 69 BMW 1600 (wifes toy)

01-15-2014, 07:58 PM	#3
Hipper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 148	Re: Anyone have vintage campers to along with their trucks? here it is getting ready to get big block installed couple weeks ago! __________________ 71 GMC Long Bed, 454,factory everything, lowered, and shaved. 64 GMC Short Bed (great grandfathers truck) 65 Chevy 1 ton Dually a/c p/s p/b v8 auto 89 Jeep Cherokee 3" lift 79 MG Midget (My 7 year old vehicle) 29 Ford Model A Rat Rod (in the works) 86 pontiac fiero 2.5 manual18 year olds) 87 pontiac fiero SE 2.8 auto (18 year olds) 90 Mitsubishi eclipes turbo AWD (18 year olds) 69 BMW 1600 (wifes toy)

01-15-2014, 09:12 PM	#4
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: Anyone have vintage campers to along with their trucks? Here are some from another thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=610612 __________________ GOD BLESS AMERICA!

01-15-2014, 10:10 PM	#5
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Anyone have vintage campers to along with their trucks? I hope to one day...I gotta focus on restoring my truck first. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

01-15-2014, 11:17 PM	#6
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: Anyone have vintage campers to along with their trucks? I like your tri color scheme, its going to look retro cool! __________________ GOD BLESS AMERICA!

01-15-2014, 11:51 PM	#7
ca90ss Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Port Hueneme, Ca Posts: 42	Re: Anyone have vintage campers to along with their trucks? I've been drooling over this one since I saw it http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/rvs/4262695399.html

01-16-2014, 12:06 AM	#9
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: Anyone have vintage campers to along with their trucks? The leopard print seals the deal. __________________ GOD BLESS AMERICA!

01-16-2014, 12:11 AM	#10
ca90ss Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Port Hueneme, Ca Posts: 42	Re: Anyone have vintage campers to along with their trucks? It's about 40 miles from me. The price has been slowly going down, if I didn't have to put a bunch of money into both my car and my truck I'd make an offer.

01-16-2014, 08:50 AM	#11
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	Re: Anyone have vintage campers to along with their trucks? Found this one on the farm of one of my customers- and yes, we brought it home, LOL! I mainly wanted the trailer it was sitting on. No plans for it yet, need to really check it out structurally. Attached Images

01-16-2014, 08:51 AM	#12
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	Re: Anyone have vintage campers to along with their trucks? Interior pic. Attached Images

01-16-2014, 10:17 AM	#13
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: Anyone have vintage campers to along with their trucks? Here is mine, I posted before in the buro post but. 1967 Aristocrat Lo Liner. I am replacing a bunch of rotten wood and resealing the windows. then new cushions and a real good cleaning. hopefully this spring she will be done, i call her Clyde's girlfriend... Attached Images __________________ 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!*

01-16-2014, 10:50 AM	#14
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Anyone have vintage campers to along with their trucks? I have been looking for a vintage camper for awhile, but I'm hesistant to pull the trigger until I finish my '64. I don't want too many projects at one time. I want a small "canned ham" style, and I want to decorate the inside with vintage '60s styling and run Torq-Thrust wheels to match the truck. __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

01-16-2014, 01:16 PM	#15
mwipp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: verona, WI Posts: 123	Re: Anyone have vintage campers to along with their trucks? Clyde I like your camper will looked real nice when its done! I intailly was looking for a canned ham style but came across that one and was too good of a deal to pass up! plus the upper bunk that makes it look almost like a 5th wheel gives it some charector... Also wont complain about having an actual toliet haha

01-17-2014, 09:41 AM	#17
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: Anyone have vintage campers to along with their trucks? Thanks mwipp, mine doesnt have a toilet but that is ok, I bought it so my son and I could camp at state parks here in Texas ( there are tons) and go fishing and hiking. I have the wheels off of mine right now, going through the electric brakes and sending the wheels for powder coating. I am almost ready to start putting her back together ( she is naked right now, no skin). I may paint her once I paint my truck. __________________ 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!*



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01-17-2014, 09:46 AM	#18
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Anyone have vintage campers to along with their trucks? We've talked about finding something like a 19' airstream once this truck is "finished". Pricey little suckers, so might look at other alternatives. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

01-17-2014, 10:52 AM	#19
mwipp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: verona, WI Posts: 123	Re: Anyone have vintage campers to along with their trucks? My original plan was to get an airstream but anything remotely close to my college kids spending money was nearly beyond repair... which is why i decided to go with a normal aluminum sided. Plus to that is it will be more orginal and custum since it can be painted to match the truck. Will be the one and only!... only issue right now is I have to track down its title. I have bill of sale and all that but the guy i got it from was going to take of the wheels and use it as an ice fishing shanty before i saved its life.

01-17-2014, 02:14 PM	#20
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: Anyone have vintage campers to along with their trucks? I had the same title issue, after 7 months I finally got a bonded title. my luck would be sink $4K into this darn thing and then try to title and get " oh its stolen so we are taking it!" So I didnt touch it until the TX DPS vehicle theft folks came out and gave me the proper paperwork. __________________ 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!*

01-17-2014, 02:26 PM	#21
mwipp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: verona, WI Posts: 123	Re: Anyone have vintage campers to along with their trucks? yeah thats my same worries. We have the number of the orginal owners son-in-law but the orginal owner is dead. Also i have some cop buddies so we had them run the plate that was on the camper... and the last time it was registared was so long ago its not even on file haha Ive been trying to not stick too much into it until i have that sorted out.

01-17-2014, 03:34 PM	#22
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,011	Re: Anyone have vintage campers to along with their trucks? Here is my 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman. Painted to match my 70 GMC (the factory color was real close to this). This thing is in excellent condition! I don't use it as much as I thought I would so will probably sell it at some point. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

01-18-2014, 05:06 AM	#23
mwipp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: verona, WI Posts: 123	Re: Anyone have vintage campers to along with their trucks? I've always loved the scottys!! the tear drop wheel wells i think is what does it. very nice combo

01-18-2014, 07:40 AM	#24
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Anyone have vintage campers to along with their trucks? There are couple of old threads that have some great pictures on this very topic. I will see if I can find it. __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

01-18-2014, 02:07 PM	#25
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,491	Re: Anyone have vintage campers to along with their trucks? Been thinking about a lot of stuff related to my truck. Want to make/build a teardrop shaped canopy for the rear. Also would love a real traditional trailer for it. But I do have this teardrop I built in 2010 for our honeymoon and also whatever classic I may have. BUILD THREAD HERE: http://www.retrorides.proboards.com/...ompleted-build Before my Chevy I had a former German Ford Transit Fire Engine with modern fuel injected engine. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

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