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GMC 1500 · 02-19-2004, 12:36 AM

at the moment my truck has a camper shell and i don't really like it. what does anyone else think about camper shells? my truck is a longbed so i dunno if it would look better without or not!

THANKS
PLEASE RESPOND

Prerunner1982 · 02-19-2004, 12:43 AM

i have only liked long bed duallys with camper shells.. but not usually our model trucks....

*Zilverado* · 02-19-2004, 01:49 AM

If your talking about a full camper shell (not just a cap) as their name implies, they're good for going camping. Any other time, take it off. If it's just a cab-high cap, they're handy for protecting cargo.

Ultimately your decision.

Lynx · 02-19-2004, 01:51 AM

Take it off and see! I havnt seen very many of our trucks with caps on them. So just pop it off for a little while and see how you like it!

*1FaastC10* · 02-19-2004, 03:41 AM

camper shells are caps. a slide in camper is what you're thinking of, Zilverado. IMO, take it off, you'll like it alot better.

The Dude · 02-19-2004, 03:57 AM

i honestly do not care for them at all, on any truck. i think you will like the look of the truck alot better without it.

*Zilverado* · 02-19-2004, 11:18 AM

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Originally posted by 1FaastC10
camper shells are caps. a slide in camper is what you're thinking of, Zilverado. IMO, take it off, you'll like it alot better.

Thanks for the correction Jeremy. I agree that the truck will look much better without it. I would suggest that he keep the cap if he has storage space, 'cause they do make carrying cargo (from Home Depot) nicer. You can keep all the stuff dry.

Grim Reaper · 02-19-2004, 11:37 AM

It's all personnal preference. I have seen one street truck in my area in these bodies that had a cap that I liked and though looked good. It was a fiberglas and followed the body lines fairly well. The windows were shaped simular to a K5 glass. It made the truck look like a long K5.

Now on a 4x4 that is built for the trail I have seen some Knap all steel boxes I liked. They are all function but I like the industrial all buisness look.

Security on a shell is just about a non point unless it's a steel sheel like a Knap. The average latch mechanisim of the average aluminum or fiberglass is pitiful. I had somebody decide they wanted to see in the back of my truck and they simply grabbed the handle and gave it a jerk. It bent the rods and opened right up.

Does let you haul reasonably large objects in a dry space.

rolson1039 · 02-19-2004, 04:04 PM

i have one for both my trucks that work.. i keep em off of there unless i need to use them for a specific job.like hauling bags of cement in the rain or something personally i think the whole idea of having a pickup is the open air back if i wanted a vehicle with a covered 8 foot back id buy a burb!

8t5Silverado · 02-19-2004, 08:14 PM

The first thing I did with mine was take it off and give it away.

I guess I could have kept it, but it was old, worn, leaky, and ugly.

*1FaastC10* · 02-19-2004, 09:22 PM

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Originally posted by 8t5Silverado
The first thing I did with mine was take it off and give it away.

I guess I could have kept it, but it was old, worn, leaky, and ugly.

i tried that with mine, nobody wants it. :p

79stepside · 02-20-2004, 12:33 AM

I had one on an 83 longbed that i used to have. Most of the time it was mostly in the way, for me anyway. Also did'nt like the way it obstructed my view out the back. My two cents worth.

John

02-19-2004, 12:36 AM	#1
GMC 1500 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 32	CAMPER SHELl (please respond) at the moment my truck has a camper shell and i don't really like it. what does anyone else think about camper shells? my truck is a longbed so i dunno if it would look better without or not! THANKS PLEASE RESPOND __________________ " Imports have to go to the shop more than I have to take my American gas guzzler to the gas station! "

02-19-2004, 12:43 AM	#2
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	i have only liked long bed duallys with camper shells.. but not usually our model trucks.... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

02-19-2004, 01:51 AM	#4
Lynx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Take it off and see! I havnt seen very many of our trucks with caps on them. So just pop it off for a little while and see how you like it! __________________ Ben 1983 Silverado SWB 305 2002 Silverado Extended Cab 5.3 http://members.shaw.ca/bkennett

02-19-2004, 11:37 AM	#8
Grim Reaper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,704	It's all personnal preference. I have seen one street truck in my area in these bodies that had a cap that I liked and though looked good. It was a fiberglas and followed the body lines fairly well. The windows were shaped simular to a K5 glass. It made the truck look like a long K5. Now on a 4x4 that is built for the trail I have seen some Knap all steel boxes I liked. They are all function but I like the industrial all buisness look. Security on a shell is just about a non point unless it's a steel sheel like a Knap. The average latch mechanisim of the average aluminum or fiberglass is pitiful. I had somebody decide they wanted to see in the back of my truck and they simply grabbed the handle and gave it a jerk. It bent the rods and opened right up. Does let you haul reasonably large objects in a dry space. __________________ Grim-Reaper 70 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible, worlds longest resto in progress Looking for 71-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy Project

02-19-2004, 04:04 PM	#9
rolson1039 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 404	i have one for both my trucks that work.. i keep em off of there unless i need to use them for a specific job.like hauling bags of cement in the rain or something personally i think the whole idea of having a pickup is the open air back if i wanted a vehicle with a covered 8 foot back id buy a burb! __________________ so many trucks so little time!!!

02-19-2004, 01:49 AM	#3
Zilverado Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 798	If your talking about a full camper shell (not just a cap) as their name implies, they're good for going camping. Any other time, take it off. If it's just a cab-high cap, they're handy for protecting cargo. Ultimately your decision.

02-19-2004, 03:41 AM	#5
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	camper shells are caps. a slide in camper is what you're thinking of, Zilverado. IMO, take it off, you'll like it alot better.

02-19-2004, 03:57 AM	#6
The Dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: glendale/tucson Posts: 199	i honestly do not care for them at all, on any truck. i think you will like the look of the truck alot better without it.

02-19-2004, 08:14 PM	#10
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	The first thing I did with mine was take it off and give it away. I guess I could have kept it, but it was old, worn, leaky, and ugly. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

02-20-2004, 12:33 AM	#12
79stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 25	I had one on an 83 longbed that i used to have. Most of the time it was mostly in the way, for me anyway. Also did'nt like the way it obstructed my view out the back. My two cents worth. John



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