1965 Canadian built C20 Alaskan Camper

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I just recently Picked up an interesting 1965 C20 originally built in Canada. The original owner ordered this truck as you see it and was to be used primarily for camping. So he outfitted the truck with a 1965 Alaskan Camper. The owner now 93 in 2007 , sold the truck , truck then traveled to Kentucky where it was preserved by a collector who recently passed away. This truck is a nice original plain Jane with Z62 Custom Comfort option, Power Steering , Power Brakes ,Windshield washers, Hi note horn , 283 4 speed . The 283 still has its original dated plug wires , many original hoses , clamps and markings. Truck has 33,000 miles and is original paint.

Being a Canadian built truck , theres quite a few interesting distinctions from a USA built truck. One I found interesting is the steering wheel. Instead of painting the wheel like Chevy did to match the interior Fawn color , the wheel is molded in a very close color or as I now have to say "Colour". All the tags , three, on the truck are unique to Canada including a cowl tag similar to what you see on a car of this era, Vin tag is in a different location and aluminum instead of stainless and the usual paint tag by the vent just states the GVW. The 283 we are used to seeing script valve covers , these are plain , flat smooth covers with the decal in the middle on the drivers side. The air cleaner is one that I have not seen before , maybe others here have ? Little things like the radiator cap 13# but made in Canada stamped in it with no "AC" stamp. Theres a few other small details but thats all for now.

The Alaskan camper itself is in surprisingly good condition and has been on the truck since new , truck was always stored in doors. Owner added a fishing pole tube on the passenger side and some loops I need to figure out. Gun rack inside , a cloth compartment behind the seat to hold extras such as an Ax. He also added a roof rack, Im assuming to hold extra fishing and camping gear. On each side of the camper in the bed are compartments for additional gear. One thing , I know is going to make two people on here cringe , is the step to get into the camper , its bolted directly to the original paint tailgate. I believe this was done because this is a 10 foot Alaskan instead of an 8 foot camper.

Heres some pictures. All I've done so far is a quick wash , air up the tires and take it for a ride !! Shifts and runs like new , steers easy and stops very nice for an old truck. Even the Michelin tires were made in Canada !