Caps, toppers, camper shells - ONLY! - Page 5 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68panelman · 05-24-2018, 04:37 PM

Well now, that is a beautiful rig.
Yeah, I want it..

**special-K** · 05-25-2018, 08:35 AM

Yeah. That takes the cake!

**jocko** · 05-25-2018, 10:27 AM

Very nice, thanks for sharing. Perfect camper shell on a very nice truck.

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-25-2018, 10:32 AM

Love that truck, it has the perfect look.

**Already Gone** · 06-10-2018, 02:52 PM

Here is a cap on a 1970 Longhorn. Talked with the owner ( as its for sale, the truck that is ) and he has owned it since 1972 when it had 22,000 miles on it. I asked about the cap because there weren't that many Longhorns so it would surprise me if companys made a cap for a Longhorn and he said he had the cap made for it in the 70's.. Check out the factory cruise control and its on the spid..

SKT · 06-10-2018, 03:06 PM

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^ Wow, too cool...awesome story and history!

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**uncle** · 06-10-2018, 05:05 PM

So how much for the truck?

**Already Gone** · 06-10-2018, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by uncle

So how much for the truck?

When I asked he said 10k. Hasn't been used much overthe last 15 years. I would like to buy it but 10k is more than I'm willing to spend on that particular truck.

**Steeveedee** · 06-10-2018, 07:06 PM

Nice looking truck! When the camper shell I bought was made to replace the one I had, the guy just measured it to make sure that the mfg made it the right size. Mine's a longhorn. The shell's a standard catalog item.

You can see my new shell on the truck as a larger pic than my avatar in post #89 in this thread,if you are interested.

**Already Gone** · 07-02-2018, 03:09 PM

This morning I came across this truck for sale in one of my Facebook Groups and I thought the cap looked pretty good.

**jocko** · 07-02-2018, 07:15 PM

Oh Yeah! Nice. The shape reminds me of the one on Pete's GMC. I like it a laaaat.

Tb612 · 07-22-2018, 08:39 AM

my 1972 all original rust free 70k miles. Story is original owner retired and went camping. Truck is out of Billings Montana and camper is by pacer out of Montana too.

**special-K** · 07-22-2018, 09:09 AM

Another amazing survivor. Love the heck out of it!

**jocko** · 07-22-2018, 09:59 AM

Nice one, welcome to the board.

**Steeveedee** · 07-22-2018, 11:41 AM

Niiiice!

72 tigger · 07-22-2018, 07:21 PM

Tb612- Could you start a thread with more pics of your truck please? Welcome to the group!

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-22-2018, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tb612

my 1972 all original rust free 70k miles. Story is original owner retired and went camping. Truck is out of Billings Montana and camper is by pacer out of Montana too.

Nice truck and camper! Welcome

C/10 King · 07-23-2018, 11:57 PM

Dark Poly.....

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-24-2018, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C/10 King

Dark Poly.....

Very nice!

Hotcorner · 07-24-2018, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

You might still be able to have one made to order.

I just bought this last month so I could sleep in my '72 at Spring Carlisle. It came off an '87. I wanted one with raw aluminum pieces like there were before everything went black. The bubble windows are a funky orange amber and all the glass was clear. So I tinted those tangerine. I'm thinking about doing a woodgrain treatment on the tan aluminum

How was the fit with this 87 topper?

I found one, but the price is high, luan looks rotted inside, and it’s 4 hours away.

Hotcorner · 07-24-2018, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Already Gone

This morning I came across this truck for sale in one of my Facebook Groups and I thought the cap looked pretty good.

Agreed. Where is truck?

Benjamin · 07-25-2018, 01:06 PM

1972 K10
350
4 speed
4-inch lift
35 x 12.50s

As best I can tell, the shell is from Custom Camper Mfg Co. in Georgia, built in the early 70s

Benjamin · 07-25-2018, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaBeast'68

Period correct shell/cap, just ignorant to make or model...Any input is greatly appreciated. It was originally red/white, but faded prior to resto. Curtains soon to come, I have the original rods too.

nice rig

Hotcorner · 07-25-2018, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

I think I posted this before, but it's a good place to re-post it. I only have some stuff in the bed, no creature comforts, yet. The neighbor's house has been edited out of the picture. Guess I should pull it out in front of the house and get more pics.

Where did you have this made?
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**special-K** · 07-25-2018, 04:23 PM

I like that truck and cap, Benjamin. Just right

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotcorner

How was the fit with this 87 topper?

I found one, but the price is high, luan looks rotted inside, and it’s 4 hours away.

Pretty acceptable. Length works well. With hatch closed/latched against gate the front flange is on the head panel, stays dry. The bed rails on square bodies are a bit wider overall, so there is a slight over hang, like 1/2" on each side.

I need to slip the racks off my truck and put the cap back on by next week. It'll be my motel at Carlisle Trucks. I have a twin air mattress. Works out well. I used it last spring up there (got it days before) with the windows clear. I hope the tint helps with lights at night. I had towels hanging to block lights

This was Spring Carlisle.
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It was cold at night!
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This was for sale there. Made me think of Rene. Nope, was somebody else

05-24-2018, 04:37 PM	#101
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,456	Re: Caps, toppers, camper shells - ONLY! Well now, that is a beautiful rig. Yeah, I want it..

05-25-2018, 08:35 AM	#102
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Caps, toppers, camper shells - ONLY! Yeah. That takes the cake! __________________ "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 ~

05-25-2018, 10:27 AM	#103
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Caps, toppers, camper shells - ONLY! Very nice, thanks for sharing. Perfect camper shell on a very nice truck.

05-25-2018, 10:32 AM	#104
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Caps, toppers, camper shells - ONLY! Love that truck, it has the perfect look. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

06-10-2018, 02:52 PM	#105
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	Re: Caps, toppers, camper shells - ONLY! Here is a cap on a 1970 Longhorn. Talked with the owner ( as its for sale, the truck that is ) and he has owned it since 1972 when it had 22,000 miles on it. I asked about the cap because there weren't that many Longhorns so it would surprise me if companys made a cap for a Longhorn and he said he had the cap made for it in the 70's.. Check out the factory cruise control and its on the spid.. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

06-10-2018, 03:06 PM	#106
SKT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Location: Posts: 8,444	Re: Caps, toppers, camper shells - ONLY! . ^ Wow, too cool...awesome story and history! . __________________ ... Click here to see thousands of 'Abandoned & Neglected' Chevy trucks rotting away... ...

06-10-2018, 05:05 PM	#107
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: Caps, toppers, camper shells - ONLY! So how much for the truck?

06-10-2018, 07:06 PM	#109
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,698	Re: Caps, toppers, camper shells - ONLY! Nice looking truck! When the camper shell I bought was made to replace the one I had, the guy just measured it to make sure that the mfg made it the right size. Mine's a longhorn. The shell's a standard catalog item. You can see my new shell on the truck as a larger pic than my avatar in post #89 in this thread,if you are interested. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

07-02-2018, 03:09 PM	#110
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	Re: Caps, toppers, camper shells - ONLY! This morning I came across this truck for sale in one of my Facebook Groups and I thought the cap looked pretty good. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

07-02-2018, 07:15 PM	#111
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Caps, toppers, camper shells - ONLY! Oh Yeah! Nice. The shape reminds me of the one on Pete's GMC. I like it a laaaat.

07-22-2018, 08:39 AM	#112
Tb612 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Comfort, tx Posts: 1	Re: Caps, toppers, camper shells - ONLY! my 1972 all original rust free 70k miles. Story is original owner retired and went camping. Truck is out of Billings Montana and camper is by pacer out of Montana too. Attached Images Last edited by Tb612; 07-22-2018 at 08:43 AM. Reason: Add images

07-22-2018, 09:09 AM	#113
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Caps, toppers, camper shells - ONLY! Another amazing survivor. Love the heck out of it! __________________ "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 ~

07-22-2018, 09:59 AM	#114
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Caps, toppers, camper shells - ONLY! Nice one, welcome to the board.

07-22-2018, 11:41 AM	#115
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,698	Re: Caps, toppers, camper shells - ONLY! Niiiice! __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

07-22-2018, 07:21 PM	#116
72 tigger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,250	Re: Caps, toppers, camper shells - ONLY! Tb612- Could you start a thread with more pics of your truck please? Welcome to the group!



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07-23-2018, 11:57 PM	#118
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Caps, toppers, camper shells - ONLY! Dark Poly..... Attached Images __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

07-25-2018, 01:06 PM	#122
Benjamin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 184	Re: Caps, toppers, camper shells - ONLY! 1972 K10 350 4 speed 4-inch lift 35 x 12.50s As best I can tell, the shell is from Custom Camper Mfg Co. in Georgia, built in the early 70s Attached Images __________________ 1972 K10, 350/SM465/NP205, 4 inch lift, 35x12.50s on 15x10 wheels 1976 K20 crew cab, 350/Ranger/SM465/NP205

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