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1970CustomCamper · 06-04-2007, 04:29 AM

First some pics...
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g2...n/P1010243.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g2...n/P1010219.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g2...n/P1010262.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g2...n/P1010250.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g2...n/P1010258.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g2...n/P1010254.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g2...n/P1010264.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g2...n/P1010266.jpg

I got this truck for $3000 about 6 months ago. It is a California truck with zero rust and a straight body. I love it. I bought it as a work truck, but now want to restore her slowly.
Things I've done-
- removed the lumber rack
- replaced fancy aluminum wheels with freshly painted 8 lug steelies
- new BF Goodrich LT 235/ 85/ 16 Commercials (nice and tall)
- replaced rotten wood bed with varnished Spanish Cedar, polished stainless strips, and all stainless hardware
- new dash bezel, dash pad, rubber floor mat, rear view mirror, dome light
- new upholstered seat, door panels, and visors
- new sidemarker and tail light lenses
- new fender emblems
- rhinolined sides of bed (kinda regretting that now)
- new diamond plated rear step bumper
- new flowmaster exhaust
- new Rancho 5000 shocks
- new stainless armored brake lines
- new rubber weatherstripping and bumpers all around

Now I need to do the hard stuff.
- new 350 engine (thinking about a new GM crate 350)
- Edelbrock performer intake manifold
- Edelbrock 1405 carb with manual choke
- Edelbrock aluminum valve covers
- Edelbrock air cleaner
- water pump
- water neck
- distributor
- wires
- cap and rotor
- oil dipstick
- aluminum radiator
- get the factory AC to work (blows, but not cold)
- & eventually get her painted!

Dan

**special-K** · 06-04-2007, 05:46 AM

That`s a clean truck.What does the emblem on the front fender say over GMC?That wood is beautiful.Get that a/c working,first

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GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-04-2007, 06:42 AM

thats a nice truck man, but wheres the engine pictures???

where at in so cal are you?

1970CustomCamper · 06-04-2007, 01:11 PM

I'll get some engine pics today. I was too embarassed to show you those originally! The GMC badges have V8 2500 under the GMC. Where do I find replacement Custom Camper badges for the doors?
Thanks,
Dan

**special-K** · 06-04-2007, 02:48 PM

At one time Golden State Pickup Parts had them.I don`t know if they were n.o.s. or repro.I thought they were repro,but others would have had them if they were.

Mt Man Chad · 06-04-2007, 04:15 PM

I have a set of 1970 GMC Custom Camper badges if your interested in some good ones!

They don't make them new!

1970CustomCamper · 06-05-2007, 12:50 AM

Hi Mt Man Chad.
Yes, I want a nice set. How much do you want for them? Do you have a paypal account?
Thanks,
Dan

c-mack · 06-05-2007, 01:01 AM

nice truck man

06-04-2007, 04:29 AM	#1
1970CustomCamper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 12	My 1970 GMC Custom Camper pics and to do list... First some pics... http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g2...n/P1010243.jpg http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g2...n/P1010219.jpg http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g2...n/P1010262.jpg http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g2...n/P1010250.jpg http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g2...n/P1010258.jpg http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g2...n/P1010254.jpg http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g2...n/P1010264.jpg http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g2...n/P1010266.jpg I got this truck for $3000 about 6 months ago. It is a California truck with zero rust and a straight body. I love it. I bought it as a work truck, but now want to restore her slowly. Things I've done- - removed the lumber rack - replaced fancy aluminum wheels with freshly painted 8 lug steelies - new BF Goodrich LT 235/ 85/ 16 Commercials (nice and tall) - replaced rotten wood bed with varnished Spanish Cedar, polished stainless strips, and all stainless hardware - new dash bezel, dash pad, rubber floor mat, rear view mirror, dome light - new upholstered seat, door panels, and visors - new sidemarker and tail light lenses - new fender emblems - rhinolined sides of bed (kinda regretting that now) - new diamond plated rear step bumper - new flowmaster exhaust - new Rancho 5000 shocks - new stainless armored brake lines - new rubber weatherstripping and bumpers all around Now I need to do the hard stuff. - new 350 engine (thinking about a new GM crate 350) - Edelbrock performer intake manifold - Edelbrock 1405 carb with manual choke - Edelbrock aluminum valve covers - Edelbrock air cleaner - water pump - water neck - distributor - wires - cap and rotor - oil dipstick - aluminum radiator - get the factory AC to work (blows, but not cold) - & eventually get her painted! Dan __________________ 1970 GMC Custom Camper 3/4 ton, 350 automatic, th350 tranny, PS, 4 wheel drums, 8 lug steelies, Dana 60 rear end, Spanish Cedar & stainless wood bed, new interior, California truck w/ no rust (maybe just a little). daily driver, work truck & tow vehicle that wants to be a show truck someday...

06-04-2007, 05:46 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: My 1970 GMC Custom Camper pics and to do list... That`s a clean truck.What does the emblem on the front fender say over GMC?That wood is beautiful.Get that a/c working,first. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-04-2007, 06:42 AM	#3
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: My 1970 GMC Custom Camper pics and to do list... thats a nice truck man, but wheres the engine pictures??? where at in so cal are you? __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME Last edited by GREASEMONKEY72; 06-04-2007 at 06:42 AM.

06-04-2007, 01:11 PM	#4
1970CustomCamper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 12	Re: My 1970 GMC Custom Camper pics and to do list... I'll get some engine pics today. I was too embarassed to show you those originally! The GMC badges have V8 2500 under the GMC. Where do I find replacement Custom Camper badges for the doors? Thanks, Dan __________________ 1970 GMC Custom Camper 3/4 ton, 350 automatic, th350 tranny, PS, 4 wheel drums, 8 lug steelies, Dana 60 rear end, Spanish Cedar & stainless wood bed, new interior, California truck w/ no rust (maybe just a little). daily driver, work truck & tow vehicle that wants to be a show truck someday...

06-04-2007, 02:48 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: My 1970 GMC Custom Camper pics and to do list... At one time Golden State Pickup Parts had them.I don`t know if they were n.o.s. or repro.I thought they were repro,but others would have had them if they were. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-04-2007, 04:15 PM	#6
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,864	Re: My 1970 GMC Custom Camper pics and to do list... I have a set of 1970 GMC Custom Camper badges if your interested in some good ones! They don't make them new! __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread

06-05-2007, 12:50 AM	#7
1970CustomCamper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 12	Re: My 1970 GMC Custom Camper pics and to do list... Hi Mt Man Chad. Yes, I want a nice set. How much do you want for them? Do you have a paypal account? Thanks, Dan __________________ 1970 GMC Custom Camper 3/4 ton, 350 automatic, th350 tranny, PS, 4 wheel drums, 8 lug steelies, Dana 60 rear end, Spanish Cedar & stainless wood bed, new interior, California truck w/ no rust (maybe just a little). daily driver, work truck & tow vehicle that wants to be a show truck someday...

06-05-2007, 01:01 AM	#8
c-mack Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Crockett, Texas Posts: 581	Re: My 1970 GMC Custom Camper pics and to do list... nice truck man __________________ 1967 chevy truck 350 V8 1973 VW Transporter/Hippy Bus 1964 VW Baja Bug "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace"- Jimi Hendrix



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