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**too much stuff** · 07-06-2019, 05:43 PM

Finally had a little free time over the long weekend and did a little more work on the jimmy. The bumper is tweaked a little and had an extra set of hooks just lying around so...

Still has a long ways to go, but feels good to get something done on it.

CG · 07-06-2019, 06:39 PM

That thing is so cool. Would be a great rig to take down to Speed Week at Bonneville.

**special-K** · 07-06-2019, 07:25 PM

I always wanted to get one of those campers for one of the three Blazers I had. I only ever saw them from CO west. A little far to drive, but was willing, but never managed to do it.

You just increased the value of the Jimmy by a big sum! Looks great! Did anyone ever tell you you have too much stuff?

**too much stuff** · 07-07-2019, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

That thing is so cool. Would be a great rig to take down to Speed Week at Bonneville.

Would be fun to just get out and put some miles on it! Finding all kinds of obstacles when it has sat for so long and someone else partially dis assembled it.

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Originally Posted by special-K

I always wanted to get one of those campers for one of the three Blazers I had. I only ever saw them from CO west. A little far to drive, but was willing, but never managed to do it.

You just increased the value of the Jimmy by a big sum! Looks great! Did anyone ever tell you you have too much stuff?

My wife says I have too much stuff sometimes, but she likes them too. Some days I think I should sell off a bunch and try to concentrate on 1 or 2... or 3... or.....

**special-K** · 07-07-2019, 12:20 PM

You'll know when that day has come. I had probably too much stuff but so what? I knew it and it made me happy. Things happened where I knew I'd never do them all and others things I like to do I wanted to do as well. Believe it or not I came to realize there is more to life than trucks. No really, turns out to be true. I'm good with the '67 and '72. They catch both ends of the spectrum in many ways. Now I do have the wants since both are pickups and there are the other configurations and other ways to do the two I have. Whoa Tim... STOP!

Ok, I'm good. Just started to slip some, that's all. Gotta head out to buy this Dana60 factory posi rear I don't need. But what I mean is there are other year trucks I like. Always wanted a '55 GMC and another Stude PU. Then there are the earlier years and BBW 60-66s.

I really am into other things like outdoor adventure sports... kayak, bike, rock climbing, snowboard/ski, surfing, hiking... I once was all about those things and don't do any enough now.

Did I mention my love of motorcycles? Just plain traveling? You don't have too much stuff if it makes you happy

**HO455** · 07-07-2019, 03:41 PM

Hijack for Special K.

When was the last time you saw one of these?

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A buddy and I were just talking about how many Studebaker trucks are for sale right now.

**MJN** · 07-08-2019, 11:58 AM

Are the campers for Blazer/Jimmy's rare? I've only seen one (except TooMuchStuff's), its currently in the back of a Blazer in the weeds and I've been tempted to get a closer look to see if it was real or homemade or ask if it was for sale.

**too much stuff** · 07-08-2019, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MJN

Are the campers for Blazer/Jimmy's rare? I've only seen one (except TooMuchStuff's), its currently in the back of a Blazer in the weeds and I've been tempted to get a closer look to see if it was real or homemade or ask if it was for sale.

I would say pretty rare as I don't recall seeing any like mine. I have seen the slide in ones over the years. Better stop in and ask...or give me directions...

**special-K** · 07-08-2019, 11:42 PM

They were primarily found in the Rockie Mt states and mostly Colorado. You would see Broncos and Scouts, too. I'm not sure about companies other than All Wheel Campers. What brand is yours? I do recall seeing just one here in the '80s and I figured it was someone who moved here from CO

**MJN** · 07-09-2019, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

I would say pretty rare as I don't recall seeing any like mine. I have seen the slide in ones over the years. Better stop in and ask...or give me directions...

After a closer look at yours, the one I've seen may be a slide in. Hard to tell from the road. Heres a screen shot from Google Maps. Besides the K5 he's got the cool Handivan there too.

07-06-2019, 05:43 PM	#1
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,694	Worked on the jimmy camper... Finally had a little free time over the long weekend and did a little more work on the jimmy. The bumper is tweaked a little and had an extra set of hooks just lying around so... Still has a long ways to go, but feels good to get something done on it. Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

07-06-2019, 06:39 PM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,778	Re: Worked on the jimmy camper... That thing is so cool. Would be a great rig to take down to Speed Week at Bonneville. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

07-06-2019, 07:25 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Worked on the jimmy camper... I always wanted to get one of those campers for one of the three Blazers I had. I only ever saw them from CO west. A little far to drive, but was willing, but never managed to do it. You just increased the value of the Jimmy by a big sum! Looks great! Did anyone ever tell you you have too much stuff? __________________ "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 ~

07-07-2019, 12:20 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Worked on the jimmy camper... You'll know when that day has come. I had probably too much stuff but so what? I knew it and it made me happy. Things happened where I knew I'd never do them all and others things I like to do I wanted to do as well. Believe it or not I came to realize there is more to life than trucks. No really, turns out to be true. I'm good with the '67 and '72. They catch both ends of the spectrum in many ways. Now I do have the wants since both are pickups and there are the other configurations and other ways to do the two I have. Whoa Tim... STOP! Ok, I'm good. Just started to slip some, that's all. Gotta head out to buy this Dana60 factory posi rear I don't need. But what I mean is there are other year trucks I like. Always wanted a '55 GMC and another Stude PU. Then there are the earlier years and BBW 60-66s. I really am into other things like outdoor adventure sports... kayak, bike, rock climbing, snowboard/ski, surfing, hiking... I once was all about those things and don't do any enough now. Did I mention my love of motorcycles? Just plain traveling? You don't have too much stuff if it makes you happy __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 07-07-2019 at 06:37 PM.

07-07-2019, 03:41 PM	#6
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,804	Re: Worked on the jimmy camper... Hijack for Special K. When was the last time you saw one of these? https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/c...913593724.html More stuff https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/c...921945609.html https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/a...928498870.html https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/c...928486107.html https://yakima.craigslist.org/for/d/...919287462.html https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/...919348822.html A buddy and I were just talking about how many Studebaker trucks are for sale right now. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

07-08-2019, 11:58 AM	#7
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 2,963	Re: Worked on the jimmy camper... Are the campers for Blazer/Jimmy's rare? I've only seen one (except TooMuchStuff's), its currently in the back of a Blazer in the weeds and I've been tempted to get a closer look to see if it was real or homemade or ask if it was for sale. __________________ '51 South Bend Model "9A" '56 Chevy 3600 NAPCO '74 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20-restored on 37's '72 GMC Sierra Custom K2500- in progress '08 GMC Envoy Denali '12 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali '17 GMC Yukon XL VCCA member #58596 http://www.nohrco.com

07-08-2019, 11:42 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Worked on the jimmy camper... They were primarily found in the Rockie Mt states and mostly Colorado. You would see Broncos and Scouts, too. I'm not sure about companies other than All Wheel Campers. What brand is yours? I do recall seeing just one here in the '80s and I figured it was someone who moved here from CO __________________ "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 ~



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