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kxnomore · 11-03-2009, 01:22 AM

I think I'm almost ready to call it done. I've had this 72 Custom Camper for about 3 years now, and have slowly been going through it one piece at a time as $$ allows.

So it's down to just a few trim pieces and some minor squeaks and rattle issues, and then it's time to move on to the next project. What do you think? Any tips on what's left to help it look better would be much appreciated.

Indyuke · 11-03-2009, 01:27 AM

Wow! Clean truck! I like it.

I don't really know what you'd improve on a truck like that. Maybe some new carpet. A new seat cover and new carpet always makes the interior pop. Give's everything a very clean, neat appearance.

kxnomore · 11-03-2009, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Indyuke

Wow! Clean truck! I like it.
I don't really know what you'd improve on a truck like that. Maybe some new carpet. A new seat cover and new carpet always makes the interior pop. Give's everything a very clean, neat appearance.

Thanks Indy, it had a really worn black carpet, and when I pulled it, she had the floormat in the pics underneath. I like carpet better too, but it's kind of nice being able to hose it out.

If I do go back to carpet, what do you think would look better, blue or black for the color?

**71blksuper4x4** · 11-03-2009, 02:28 AM

black carpet to go with you parchment interior. Trevor

**70cst** · 11-03-2009, 02:49 AM

Did it come with carpet? If so what color? Great looking truck.

kxnomore · 11-03-2009, 01:30 AM

Some more pics...

67ChevyRedneck · 11-03-2009, 02:56 AM

Is that the factory seat cover? (they're usually torn...) If not, where the heck did you find a blue plaid highlander cover??? Did you have it made?

Truck looks great! Love the blue/white combo

kxnomore · 11-03-2009, 02:10 PM

[QUOTE=67ChevyRedneck;3600142]Is that the factory seat cover? (they're usually torn...) If not, where the heck did you find a blue plaid highlander cover??? Did you have it made?

I got the Highlander fabric from SMS fabrics in Oregon, and then a local upholstery shop sewed it up with all new seat foam and vinyl, and he tied the springs together in select places so it gives great support. Came out perfect, but wasn't affordable. Not sure it was worth it, actually...

67ChevyRedneck · 11-03-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kxnomore

I got the Highlander fabric from SMS fabrics in Oregon, and then a local upholstery shop sewed it up with all new seat foam and vinyl, and he tied the springs together in select places so it gives great support. Came out perfect, but wasn't affordable. Not sure it was worth it, actually...

That's what I thought you were going to say... I was hoping that maybe some company had just started repoping them and I just hadn't seen them yet. If it makes you feel better, it looks PERFECT in your truck

BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 11-03-2009, 05:42 PM

Very nice work......Enjoy driving it with pride.

mclairmo · 11-03-2009, 03:35 AM

Beautiful truck. Would look great with front bumper guards. Also, maybe paint those door latches with some Krylon Dull Aluminum. Master cylinder could use a coat of cast iron gray paint.

petey-pablo · 11-03-2009, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kxnomore

I think I'm almost ready to call it done. I've had this 72 Custom Camper for about 3 years now, and have slowly been going through it one piece at a time as $$ allows.

So it's down to just a few trim pieces and some minor squeaks and rattle issues, and then it's time to move on to the next project. What do you think? Any tips on what's left to help it look better would be much appreciated.

Sure bring it to my house and just park it in my garage it would look better there that should do it.

Great looking truck

big_al_71 · 11-03-2009, 08:30 AM

truck looks great, do you have any before picts?

Al loves two tone factory style paintjobs.....

Zumo · 11-03-2009, 02:45 PM

Very nice.

72BlckButy · 11-03-2009, 03:21 PM

Nice work!

11-03-2009, 01:22 AM	#1
kxnomore Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA Posts: 331	Almost Done!!! I think I'm almost ready to call it done. I've had this 72 Custom Camper for about 3 years now, and have slowly been going through it one piece at a time as $$ allows. So it's down to just a few trim pieces and some minor squeaks and rattle issues, and then it's time to move on to the next project. What do you think? Any tips on what's left to help it look better would be much appreciated. Attached Images

11-03-2009, 01:27 AM	#2
Indyuke Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 623	Re: Almost Done!!! Wow! Clean truck! I like it. I don't really know what you'd improve on a truck like that. Maybe some new carpet. A new seat cover and new carpet always makes the interior pop. Give's everything a very clean, neat appearance.

11-03-2009, 02:28 AM	#4
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: Almost Done!!! black carpet to go with you parchment interior. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

11-03-2009, 02:49 AM	#5
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,377	Re: Almost Done!!! Did it come with carpet? If so what color? Great looking truck. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

11-03-2009, 01:30 AM	#6
kxnomore Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA Posts: 331	Re: Almost Done!!! Some more pics... Attached Images

11-03-2009, 02:56 AM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Almost Done!!! Is that the factory seat cover? (they're usually torn...) If not, where the heck did you find a blue plaid highlander cover??? Did you have it made? Truck looks great! Love the blue/white combo __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 11-03-2009 at 02:56 AM.

11-03-2009, 02:10 PM	#8
kxnomore Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA Posts: 331	Re: Almost Done!!! [QUOTE=67ChevyRedneck;3600142]Is that the factory seat cover? (they're usually torn...) If not, where the heck did you find a blue plaid highlander cover??? Did you have it made? I got the Highlander fabric from SMS fabrics in Oregon, and then a local upholstery shop sewed it up with all new seat foam and vinyl, and he tied the springs together in select places so it gives great support. Came out perfect, but wasn't affordable. Not sure it was worth it, actually...

11-03-2009, 05:42 PM	#10
BADPURPLE70CHEVY 406 Powered Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: waynesville,n.c. Posts: 877	Re: Almost Done!!! Very nice work......Enjoy driving it with pride. __________________ 70 GMC 68 c10 2002 silverado 72 4x4

11-03-2009, 03:35 AM	#11
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Almost Done!!! Beautiful truck. Would look great with front bumper guards. Also, maybe paint those door latches with some Krylon Dull Aluminum. Master cylinder could use a coat of cast iron gray paint.

11-03-2009, 08:30 AM	#13
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Almost Done!!! truck looks great, do you have any before picts? Al loves two tone factory style paintjobs..... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

11-03-2009, 02:45 PM	#14
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Re: Almost Done!!! Very nice. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

11-03-2009, 03:21 PM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Almost Done!!! Nice work! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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