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1971 GMC Camper Special
I'm looking at a 71 GMC Camper Special. I've only had C10's. Anything in particular I should look at that's unique to a 20? It's a 402/400/AC/PS/PDB model. If it checks out I'll post some pics.
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Re: 1971 GMC Camper Special
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Nothing special over a C10 that I can think of, basically the same animal.... LockDoc
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Re: 1971 GMC Camper Special
Agreed... they all rust the same.
![]() If it has an Eaton rear axle... just know that parts for it other than brake shoes are near impossible to find. Gary
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The C20 3/4 tons were usually bought and used for heavier duty purpose. As a result, I haven't seen a lot of 3/4 tons that still had a (nice) original tailgate (or front bed panel)...most tailgates are beat to death or missing.
However...sometimes you get very lucky with a truck that the owner removed the tailgate and stored it while using the truck for camper purposes...those are great finds! Also, the 3/4 tons tended to go through their original engines a little faster due to the same reasons...ie: heavy duty use, lower gearing, etc. By all means post up some pics if you close the deal! All Good Coley
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Re: 1971 GMC Camper Special
That was GREAT help! I looked at the truck today. It was a nice model: 402, 400, Dana 60, AC, passenger side tool box bed. But not the condition I was hoping for, for this particular project. Really want to thank you all for the input. The comments about how a 3/4 ton might have been used (harder!) than a 1/2 ton proved to be right on the money. The tailgate was pretty beat up!
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