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greenemonster · 09-22-2011, 12:37 PM

Hey All - Long time lurker, first time poster. I'm picking up a 69 Chevy Camper from the in-laws next month. I don't have much info other than it has 58K miles with a 350, and no park on the trans. They are getting it road worthy (tires, tune up, brakes, etc..) for me as its in Colorado and I'm driving it back to California. I've found some great information on this site. Just looking for literature and manuals if they even still exist.

Thanks!
-JG

I'll try to post a pic or two later...

greenemonster · 09-22-2011, 01:09 PM

71swb4x4 · 09-22-2011, 01:10 PM

Sounds like a great truck, can't wait for pictures.

Here is a thread with another Open Road: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=194208

Below is a brochure Chevy made that recommended what to put on the cab and chassis. The picture shows an ElDorado

71swb4x4 · 09-22-2011, 01:12 PM

That is a great looking truck, I love the bug deflector and the pin stripes.

You may want to look into getting rid of the split rims. They aren't horrible, but it can be challenging to find a tire shop that will work on them. Not a big deal when you are home and can pick your tire shop, but it may be a big deal when you aren't home and need an emergency repair.

greenemonster · 09-22-2011, 01:58 PM

Thanks for the info and the heads up on the rims. This is my first project, so we'll see how it goes. The plan is to have a small motorcycle strapped to the front and my BBC powered jet boat behind it for many summers to come

One can dream at least!

**Clyde65** · 09-22-2011, 02:47 PM

Sweet rig! Im jealous!

Shyguy · 09-22-2011, 03:11 PM

Good looking motorhome. I had a chance to buy one like it way back in 1982 and passed on the deal. Now I sure wished I had bought it.

Instead we bought a Dodge Mini-motorhome, we had it for 11 years and used it a lot, but it just was not as cool as the 67-72 Chevys.

heeroyue2002 · 09-22-2011, 03:52 PM

really nice mobile!

yuccales · 09-22-2011, 07:18 PM

Looks cool! More pics when you get a chance.

Hubscrub · 09-22-2011, 08:58 PM

wow thats sweet and welcome.

**special-K** · 09-22-2011, 09:01 PM

Nice Camper. GM had a sweetheart deal with Open Road offering them through the dealers. So,there's more of them around than others.You should be able to find some info somewhere.

basketmaker · 04-02-2012, 07:04 PM

Was doing a Google search for "Open Road Camper" and found this. This is what got me interested in and ultimately becoming an RV'er.

This is an Open Road "Monterey 13'". To me it is one of the best floorplans for a chassis-mount type camper (nowadays known as a Class C). The rear patio doors and deck aren't found anymore.

My very first paying job was working for the Open Road dealer in Miami, FL cleaning and doing pre-delivery prep. That was way back in '68.

Always been a Chevy fan but currently driving a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.

Wish I had an Open Road Monterey 13' for the mountains here in Colorado. Yeah, I did notice that this one came out of Colorado.

Hope you fix it and enjoy it.

basketmaker - Brighton (Denver), CO

old Chevy guy · 04-02-2012, 11:18 PM

Thats a really nice looking truck. How about a few picks of the inside.Everybody shows outside, which is cool,no doubt but it would would be neat to see a picture with that deck down looking in

M1ll3r86 · 12-13-2012, 09:21 PM

I just got one of these. It also doesn't have a park on the trans either. I do have pics of it inside and outside. Not in very good condition but it has been in my family since I was a little kid and always wanted it. The driver side wall of the camper is rotted out. It is really cool to see pics of one in good condition.

**jocko** · 12-13-2012, 10:50 PM

you married well.... nice rig!

Tuff Gong · 12-13-2012, 10:56 PM

Nice camper and hello for Sacramento. I'd love to check it out once you get it home since we're in the same city.

**special-K** · 12-14-2012, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by M1ll3r86

I just got one of these. It also doesn't have a park on the trans either. I do have pics of it inside and outside. Not in very good condition but it has been in my family since I was a little kid and always wanted it. The driver side wall of the camper is rotted out. It is really cool to see pics of one in good condition.

That sound cool. Too bad about the rot. You should start your own thread. ll this post did was get others to post responses to a year and a half old thread about the other guy's camper that he probably won't see. Start your own thread,show pictures,and get all the attention!

09-22-2011, 12:37 PM	#1
greenemonster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 3	69 Chevy Open Road Camper Hey All - Long time lurker, first time poster. I'm picking up a 69 Chevy Camper from the in-laws next month. I don't have much info other than it has 58K miles with a 350, and no park on the trans. They are getting it road worthy (tires, tune up, brakes, etc..) for me as its in Colorado and I'm driving it back to California. I've found some great information on this site. Just looking for literature and manuals if they even still exist. Thanks! -JG I'll try to post a pic or two later...

09-22-2011, 01:09 PM	#2
greenemonster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 3	Re: 69 Chevy Open Road Camper

09-22-2011, 01:10 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: 69 Chevy Open Road Camper Sounds like a great truck, can't wait for pictures. Here is a thread with another Open Road: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=194208 Below is a brochure Chevy made that recommended what to put on the cab and chassis. The picture shows an ElDorado Attached Images __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

09-22-2011, 01:12 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: 69 Chevy Open Road Camper That is a great looking truck, I love the bug deflector and the pin stripes. You may want to look into getting rid of the split rims. They aren't horrible, but it can be challenging to find a tire shop that will work on them. Not a big deal when you are home and can pick your tire shop, but it may be a big deal when you aren't home and need an emergency repair. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

09-22-2011, 01:58 PM	#5
greenemonster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 3	Re: 69 Chevy Open Road Camper Thanks for the info and the heads up on the rims. This is my first project, so we'll see how it goes. The plan is to have a small motorcycle strapped to the front and my BBC powered jet boat behind it for many summers to come One can dream at least!

09-22-2011, 02:47 PM	#6
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,547	Re: 69 Chevy Open Road Camper Sweet rig! Im jealous! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

09-22-2011, 03:11 PM	#7
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: 69 Chevy Open Road Camper Good looking motorhome. I had a chance to buy one like it way back in 1982 and passed on the deal. Now I sure wished I had bought it. Instead we bought a Dodge Mini-motorhome, we had it for 11 years and used it a lot, but it just was not as cool as the 67-72 Chevys. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

09-22-2011, 03:52 PM	#8
heeroyue2002 fat old dude Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: fresno, california Posts: 1,424	Re: 69 Chevy Open Road Camper really nice mobile! __________________ 1972 c-10 shortbed 350/400 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389157 1968 workhorse http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446216 Accepting part donations

09-22-2011, 07:18 PM	#9
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,782	Re: 69 Chevy Open Road Camper Looks cool! More pics when you get a chance.

09-22-2011, 08:58 PM	#10
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09-22-2011, 09:01 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 69 Chevy Open Road Camper Nice Camper. GM had a sweetheart deal with Open Road offering them through the dealers. So,there's more of them around than others.You should be able to find some info somewhere. __________________ "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 ~

04-02-2012, 07:04 PM	#12
basketmaker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Brighton (Denver), CO Posts: 1	Re: 69 Chevy Open Road Camper Was doing a Google search for "Open Road Camper" and found this. This is what got me interested in and ultimately becoming an RV'er. This is an Open Road "Monterey 13'". To me it is one of the best floorplans for a chassis-mount type camper (nowadays known as a Class C). The rear patio doors and deck aren't found anymore. My very first paying job was working for the Open Road dealer in Miami, FL cleaning and doing pre-delivery prep. That was way back in '68. Always been a Chevy fan but currently driving a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. Wish I had an Open Road Monterey 13' for the mountains here in Colorado. Yeah, I did notice that this one came out of Colorado. Hope you fix it and enjoy it. basketmaker - Brighton (Denver), CO

04-02-2012, 11:18 PM	#13
old Chevy guy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Foster Rhode Island Posts: 1,176	Re: 69 Chevy Open Road Camper Thats a really nice looking truck. How about a few picks of the inside.Everybody shows outside, which is cool,no doubt but it would would be neat to see a picture with that deck down looking in

12-13-2012, 09:21 PM	#14
M1ll3r86 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Harrisonville, Missouri Posts: 3	Re: 69 Chevy Open Road Camper I just got one of these. It also doesn't have a park on the trans either. I do have pics of it inside and outside. Not in very good condition but it has been in my family since I was a little kid and always wanted it. The driver side wall of the camper is rotted out. It is really cool to see pics of one in good condition.

12-13-2012, 10:50 PM	#15
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: 69 Chevy Open Road Camper you married well.... nice rig!



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Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: 69 Chevy Open Road Camper Nice camper and hello for Sacramento. I'd love to check it out once you get it home since we're in the same city.

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