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cv65 · 06-27-2018, 08:41 PM

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts...626931417.html

_Ogre · 06-27-2018, 09:36 PM

$1000??? wtf?

MARTINSR · 06-27-2018, 10:05 PM

DAMN that thing looks nice! Ogre, you think that's too much? I am thinking that sucker is a treasure and worth more than that!

Brian

**mongocanfly** · 06-27-2018, 10:32 PM

That things neat....but I could only see it on a bone stock truck or it just wouldn't look right..

MARTINSR · 06-28-2018, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

That things neat....but I could only see it on a bone stock truck or it just wouldn't look right..

Absolutely, and damn would it complete the picture!

Brian

MARTINSR · 06-28-2018, 11:28 AM

Damn, I just went to it and it was deleted! I was going to copy photos too so they could stay here forever, DAMN. That thing was so damn cool!

Brian

mikebte · 06-28-2018, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARTINSR

Damn, I just went to it and it was deleted! I was going to copy photos too so they could stay here forever, DAMN. That thing was so damn cool!

Brian

I told myself to do that last night, but I figured it would have to be up for a while. Dang

**Dan in Pasadena** · 06-28-2018, 05:38 PM

You guys actually like that rusty thing?

I suppose it falls under the term, "patina" - which I think most guys use for decades of neglect and/or abuse. I'd scrub the thing with CLR in the unlikely event I ever had it. I like the old style of it but I'd never want one as roached as it is. "Strokes/Folks" I suppose.

EDIT:

I suppose you guys will LOVE this one! It's on Craigslist in Los Angeles right now for $1900! Holy Guacamole!!!

_Ogre · 06-28-2018, 07:08 PM

obviously ogre thought the price was too much, like everything beauty and need is in the eye of beholder
though ogre did buy a new fiberglass cap for his 09 gmc longbed (in 09) for twice that

vintovka · 06-28-2018, 07:42 PM

I had a all steel "capitol" brand camper for years on my 54 AD. Great for hauling and securely storing stuff. Paid under $50. It was heavy as hell and miserable to camp in when cold or hot. You could burn.freeze your butt accidentally rolling over and coming in contact with the un insulated metal walls. Hard rain was also interesting. Was not unhappy when i sold it.

capnduane · 06-29-2018, 12:25 PM

Ya, way back when I had my '64 I had a GemTop camper shell on it. Looked great, But just like trying to sleep in a refrigerator, up deer hunting in the Hi Sierras, Brrrrr!

mr48chev · 06-30-2018, 12:28 AM

A sheet metal shop in Poulsbo Wa made my step father one that was galvanized in the late 50's early 60's it didn't have side windows and i don't think it had a front window. He had it to keep his construction tools dry. It was a miserable thing riding in the back when the little kids filled up the front.

06-27-2018, 08:41 PM	#1
cv65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: usa Posts: 335	campershell https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts...626931417.html

06-27-2018, 09:36 PM	#2
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,662	Re: campershell $1000??? wtf? __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

06-27-2018, 10:05 PM	#3
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: campershell DAMN that thing looks nice! Ogre, you think that's too much? I am thinking that sucker is a treasure and worth more than that! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

06-27-2018, 10:32 PM	#4
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,579	Re: campershell That things neat....but I could only see it on a bone stock truck or it just wouldn't look right.. __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

06-28-2018, 11:28 AM	#6
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: campershell Damn, I just went to it and it was deleted! I was going to copy photos too so they could stay here forever, DAMN. That thing was so damn cool! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

06-28-2018, 05:38 PM	#8
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,331	Re: campershell You guys actually like that rusty thing? I suppose it falls under the term, "patina" - which I think most guys use for decades of neglect and/or abuse. I'd scrub the thing with CLR in the unlikely event I ever had it. I like the old style of it but I'd never want one as roached as it is. "Strokes/Folks" I suppose. EDIT: I suppose you guys will LOVE this one! It's on Craigslist in Los Angeles right now for $1900! Holy Guacamole!!! Attached Images __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda! Last edited by Dan in Pasadena; 06-28-2018 at 05:43 PM.

06-28-2018, 07:08 PM	#9
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,662	Re: campershell obviously ogre thought the price was too much, like everything beauty and need is in the eye of beholder though ogre did buy a new fiberglass cap for his 09 gmc longbed (in 09) for twice that __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

06-28-2018, 07:42 PM	#10
vintovka Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Hunkered Down Posts: 1,772	Re: campershell I had a all steel "capitol" brand camper for years on my 54 AD. Great for hauling and securely storing stuff. Paid under $50. It was heavy as hell and miserable to camp in when cold or hot. You could burn.freeze your butt accidentally rolling over and coming in contact with the un insulated metal walls. Hard rain was also interesting. Was not unhappy when i sold it. __________________ 1954 USAF 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714917 Last edited by vintovka; 07-04-2018 at 05:14 PM.

06-29-2018, 12:25 PM	#11
capnduane Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Moreno Valley, Calif. Posts: 244	Re: campershell Ya, way back when I had my '64 I had a GemTop camper shell on it. Looked great, But just like trying to sleep in a refrigerator, up deer hunting in the Hi Sierras, Brrrrr! __________________ '55 Chevy 1/2ton pickup w/ Pontiac 350 and Muncie M21 close ratio 4speed "Red Ryder"

06-30-2018, 12:28 AM	#12
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,266	Re: campershell A sheet metal shop in Poulsbo Wa made my step father one that was galvanized in the late 50's early 60's it didn't have side windows and i don't think it had a front window. He had it to keep his construction tools dry. It was a miserable thing riding in the back when the little kids filled up the front. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.



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