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**special-K** · 04-20-2010, 08:25 AM

What is it with all these people calling Custom Campers Camper Specials?If your name was Paul would you want people calling you Fred?It`s kinda funny and doesn`t bother me that much.I`ve had people say "up" but I knew they meant "down" before,too.It`s about not letting history take a bum steer when I correct people.GM called their trucks Camper Specials through`72.I like the name,that`s what they are,there are Camper Campers and these ain`t them,and I just believe a name is for ID...so call it what it is.It`s like saying you have a Cheyenne Deluxe,a Super Grande,a CSP (Custom Sport Pickup),a Custom Super...you get what I`m sayin`?Not meaning to come off as a jerk,but I`m into these trucks and I like to see info kept straight,that`s all.

killer71 · 04-20-2010, 09:11 AM

Sir, Yes Sir!

Beuford · 04-20-2010, 09:34 AM

I'll never mention it again

ricks71pu · 04-20-2010, 09:58 AM

tell it all brother! owner of a '71 gmc custom camper here. love them trucks, as i do all the chevy/gmc trucks!

Longhorn Man · 04-20-2010, 11:28 AM

67 - 72 camper specials were fords

**too much stuff** · 04-20-2010, 07:46 PM

Oh man, so where does the camper cruiser fall into this mess?????

Sorry tim, i just had to...

**FleetsidePaul** · 04-20-2010, 09:51 PM

Always bugged me too.........and my name is Paul and I've never been called Fred, but a lot of other things!

Sillyoldman · 04-20-2010, 09:55 PM

A peeve of mine too. I always despised people calling anything 4wd w/o a bed a Jeep too.

big_al_71 · 04-20-2010, 09:58 PM

Just because is lowered and it has rims does not make it a restomod or protouring

**special-K** · 04-21-2010, 09:13 AM

So other good points here.Hey Andy,I have a`70 Chevy Ranger XLT.

Ok Eric,It`s Super Custom Camper Cruiser to you!Only`67 and only GMC.They are Custom and they are special,but they ain`t no Custom Cruiser or Camper Special.
I also have a Super Cheyenne.Ooop! I let out another peeve fart.Does anyone have a TTCS?It`s a Truck That`s Custom Sport.They built them for the future when Pro-touring kicked in.

I guess none of this is as bad as guys calling my GMC a Chevy.Hey,I like Chevys and own some,too,as in for many decades.But,a GMC is a GMC and a Chevy is a Chevy,right?That`s like seeing a GTO and saying,"Nice SS".My dad always drove Cadillac El Devilles.So,I know a thing or two,you see?

**leddzepp** · 04-21-2010, 11:29 AM

The guy I bought my parts bed from told me the truck was a Custom Comfort and Convenience Custom Camper Special Super

*Fitz* · 04-21-2010, 06:04 PM

[QUOTE=too much stuff;3931239]Oh man, so where does the camper cruiser fall into this mess?????

QUOTE]

Right over there, standing next to Billy-Joe-Bob-Fred!

Bishops Trucks · 04-21-2010, 07:11 PM

Sorry to go off subject but I had a girl call my Camaro a Trans-am the other day.

LONGHAIR · 04-21-2010, 07:24 PM

Not even every Firebird is a Trans-Am.....

factorystock · 04-21-2010, 09:29 PM

Its probably Chevy's fault for changing the name of the package in '73.

07SSSC · 04-21-2010, 09:43 PM

In the Chevy parts catalog I use at work for these old trucks has the camper rpo listed as Camper Special, that's where I got it at.

Leviticus · 04-21-2010, 10:43 PM

Yeah, there will always be people that don't know jack about cars/trucks. I was at the gas station last week and had a guy walk up and say "I like your truck, a 64 right?" I politely replied it was a 72 and talked to him for a few, nice guy.

Camper special, custom camper, Super special grande cheyenne custom camper go surf and get drunk mobile all works for me

Jacfourteen · 04-22-2010, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

...GM called their trucks Camper Specials through`72.I like the name,that`s what they are,there are Camper Specials and these ain't them...

I'm confused by this part of your post, wasn't it ford that called them camper specials through '72 (like longhornman said)? I've loved these trucks for a long time and I've had mine for 10+ years and I thought up until you guys corrected me about a year ago it was a camper special.

**special-K** · 04-25-2010, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Jacfourteen

I'm confused by this part of your post, wasn't it ford that called them camper specials through '72 (like longhornman said)? I've loved these trucks for a long time and I've had mine for 10+ years and I thought up until you guys corrected me about a year ago it was a camper special.

I thought I edited that to correct when I proof read (which I usually don`t do).It`s edited now,I had a few.Ford kept on calling them Camper Specials after`72,also.
I`ve had my Blazers called Broncos.I`m a kindhearted man and they are all still walking without a limp as far as I know.

I started using K/5 rather than Blazer unless being specific.Noting like a GM man calling a Jimmy a Blazer.Names just matter to me.They are for the purpose of I.D. and it ain`t no I.D. if it it`s naming something else.It`s like calling a tire a wheel.Today is Sunday,not Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,or Saturday...just Sunday.If you say Sunday we all know what day you`re talking about.One day this week works fine if being specific doesn`t matter.Just like saying your truck has the camper package.That`s just what it is,whether GM,Dodge,Ford,IH,or whatever.

LONGHAIR · 04-25-2010, 08:23 AM

Names of things have always bugged me too. Many people use the word "Jeep" to discribe a 4 wheel drive w/o a pick-up bed. Blazer/Bronco/Land Cruiser/etc

I usually junk blow it off as a non car-guy who just doesn't know any better.

prostreetC-10 · 04-25-2010, 09:06 AM

I have one word fer ya....."DECAF"..... LOL

**Boog** · 04-25-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by prostreetC-10

I have one word fer ya....."DECAF"..... LOL

stllookn · 04-25-2010, 12:14 PM

Custom Camper...nameplate says it all.

prostreetC-10 · 04-25-2010, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I thought I edited that to correct when I proof read (which I usually don`t do).It`s edited now,I had a few.Ford kept on calling them Camper Specials after`72,also.
I`ve had my Blazers called Broncos.I`m a kindhearted man and they are all still walking without a limp as far as I know.

I started using K/5 rather than Blazer unless being specific.Noting like a GM man calling a Jimmy a Blazer.Names just matter to me.They are for the purpose of I.D. and it ain`t no I.D. if it it`s naming something else.It`s like calling a tire a wheel.Today is Sunday,not Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,or Saturday...just Sunday.If you say Sunday we all know what day you`re talking about.One day this week works fine if being specific doesn`t matter.Just like saying your truck has the camper package.That`s just what it is,whether GM,Dodge,Ford,IH,or whatever.

When is the last time you've checked your blood/sugar levels???

Just having fun with ya!

**special-K** · 04-25-2010, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by prostreetC-10

I have one word fer ya....."DECAF"..... LOL

It`s decaffeinated!!!! I thought you were talkin`about veal.

04-20-2010, 08:25 AM	#1
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	It`s a Custom Camper,man. What is it with all these people calling Custom Campers Camper Specials?If your name was Paul would you want people calling you Fred?It`s kinda funny and doesn`t bother me that much.I`ve had people say "up" but I knew they meant "down" before,too.It`s about not letting history take a bum steer when I correct people.GM called their trucks Camper Specials through`72.I like the name,that`s what they are,there are Camper Campers and these ain`t them,and I just believe a name is for ID...so call it what it is.It`s like saying you have a Cheyenne Deluxe,a Super Grande,a CSP (Custom Sport Pickup),a Custom Super...you get what I`m sayin`?Not meaning to come off as a jerk,but I`m into these trucks and I like to see info kept straight,that`s all. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 04-25-2010 at 08:03 AM.

04-20-2010, 09:11 AM	#2
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04-20-2010, 09:34 AM	#3
Beuford Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Townville,Pa Posts: 284	Re: It`s a Custom Camper,man. I'll never mention it again

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ricks71pu Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: salem oregon Posts: 225	Re: It`s a Custom Camper,man. tell it all brother! owner of a '71 gmc custom camper here. love them trucks, as i do all the chevy/gmc trucks!

04-20-2010, 11:28 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: It`s a Custom Camper,man. 67 - 72 camper specials were fords

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04-20-2010, 09:51 PM	#7
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04-20-2010, 09:55 PM	#8
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: It`s a Custom Camper,man. A peeve of mine too. I always despised people calling anything 4wd w/o a bed a Jeep too. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

04-20-2010, 09:58 PM	#9
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: It`s a Custom Camper,man. Just because is lowered and it has rims does not make it a restomod or protouring __________________ 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

04-21-2010, 09:13 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: It`s a Custom Camper,man. So other good points here.Hey Andy,I have a`70 Chevy Ranger XLT. Ok Eric,It`s Super Custom Camper Cruiser to you!Only`67 and only GMC.They are Custom and they are special,but they ain`t no Custom Cruiser or Camper Special. I also have a Super Cheyenne.Ooop! I let out another peeve fart.Does anyone have a TTCS?It`s a Truck That`s Custom Sport.They built them for the future when Pro-touring kicked in. I guess none of this is as bad as guys calling my GMC a Chevy.Hey,I like Chevys and own some,too,as in for many decades.But,a GMC is a GMC and a Chevy is a Chevy,right?That`s like seeing a GTO and saying,"Nice SS".My dad always drove Cadillac El Devilles.So,I know a thing or two,you see? __________________ "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 ~

04-21-2010, 11:29 AM	#11
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04-21-2010, 09:43 PM	#16
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04-21-2010, 10:43 PM	#17
Leviticus Shake and Bake! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 609	Re: It`s a Custom Camper,man. Yeah, there will always be people that don't know jack about cars/trucks. I was at the gas station last week and had a guy walk up and say "I like your truck, a 64 right?" I politely replied it was a 72 and talked to him for a few, nice guy. Camper special, custom camper, Super special grande cheyenne custom camper go surf and get drunk mobile all works for me __________________ "All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent." Thomas Jefferson "You are remembered for the rules you break." General Douglas MacArthur "Support Our Troops And The NRA"

04-25-2010, 09:06 AM	#21
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