Jimmy camper... Ever see one??? - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SKT · 03-10-2018, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Bellile

I own one of these rare classics, that my father ordered brand new in the fall of 1971.

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Too cool!

Welcome to the forum and please post up some pics and any additional info you may have.

This certainly seems to be a rare one and there is limited info available at this point.

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cleszkie · 03-10-2018, 03:30 PM

Learn something new every day on this board. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to see pictures.

Bellile · 03-10-2018, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bellile

Hello to all,
I will tell you all the mystery about the camper on the 1972 blazer & the GMC Model. I own one of these rare classics, that my father ordered brand new in the fall of 1971. He ordered a Hugger Orange 4WD K/5 Blazer from Griesbach Chevrolet in Hortonville, Wisconsin. This Camper was OKed From General Motors, and if you wanted a camper on the blazer ,the dealership would take your vehicle to Ronco Camper Company in Osseo, Minnesota and build the camper on the blazer. It was not meant to be taken off. You could get a door on the back or use your tailgate and have a fold up window ,like a topper. The Blazer I have has 63000 miles on it and is in very good condition considering is is a wisconsin vehicle. I will send pics soon. The 1977 Blazer Chalet was built right at the factory. The 1972 Model was taken from the dealerships to Minnesota, Including the Canadian built Blazers.

Here is one picture to start...Im working on the others

cleszkie · 03-10-2018, 05:13 PM

Wow. That is a nice Blazer and camper set up. Cant wait for more pics!

Bellile · 03-10-2018, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bellile

Here is one picture to start...Im working on the others

Here are 2 more pictures, I will be making new Ronco decals for my camper soon. hope everyone likes them....Paul

Bellile · 03-10-2018, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bellile

Here is one picture to start...Im working on the others

I will be sending more pictures when I can....Happy to shed some light on the blazer camper setup, any questions that I can answer I will be glad too.
The K/5 was built on July 8, 1972 and was delivered to Griesbach Chevrolet on Sept 9, 1972. The total package cost with the camper
was $ 5500.00 with tax. I have the protecto-plate

Bellile · 03-11-2018, 08:14 PM

Here is my 1972 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer, with the camper. It was built at The Ronco Camper Company in Osseo, Minnesota. I have the Protecto-plate and it was built on July-7-1972 and was delivered to Griesbach Chevrolet in Hortonville, Wisconsin. The cost was $ 5500 with tax with the camper. My Father ordered in new in the fall of 1971. Hugger Orange 350-V8 4WD I will have more pictures & info at a later date.

**too much stuff** · 03-12-2018, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bellile

Here are 2 more pictures, I will be making new Ronco decals for my camper soon. hope everyone likes them....Paul

Are you having any extra decals made? I just bought the one at the start of this thread and looks to be a ronco camper.

**mrtoni** · 03-12-2018, 08:59 PM

There’s a cool Ronco frame mounted camper on Chicago craigslist. Like a 63-66 style

**BlueBullet** · 03-12-2018, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Are you having any extra decals made? I just bought the one at the start of this thread and looks to be a ronco camper.

That Jimmy is sweet!! What's the story and plans?

**too much stuff** · 03-13-2018, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueBullet

That Jimmy is sweet!! What's the story and plans?

No idea... just got in last night with it. Will probably post pics in general discussion when I get a chance.

Bellile · 03-13-2018, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Are you having any extra decals made? I just bought the one at the start of this thread and looks to be a ronco camper.

Hello, When I have new decals made I will have extras made. I will let you know what they cost

when I take them to the designer. The will be exactly like the originals. There are one on each side and one in the front.. I will be takeing more pics of my rig this weekend. Have a good one, and glad to be assistance to anyone who has one of these great units. We need to stay in touch and help each other out with preserving these gems. Thanks, Paul P.S. That is 100% a Ronco built camper

**too much stuff** · 03-17-2018, 10:12 PM

Looks like mine had 1 decal above the rear door.

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 04-10-2020, 09:00 AM

Not to many jimmies around with campers on them here is my 72 jimmy with a 1980 four wheel camper on it.

jjzepplin · 04-10-2020, 09:21 AM

If I didn't have a good top I would be looking for something like this. They are cool.

03-10-2018, 03:30 PM	#27
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: Jimmy camper... Ever see one??? Learn something new every day on this board. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to see pictures.

03-10-2018, 05:13 PM	#29
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: Jimmy camper... Ever see one??? Wow. That is a nice Blazer and camper set up. Cant wait for more pics!

03-11-2018, 08:14 PM	#32
Bellile Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Fremont, Wsconsin Posts: 27	Re: Jimmy camper... Ever see one??? Here is my 1972 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer, with the camper. It was built at The Ronco Camper Company in Osseo, Minnesota. I have the Protecto-plate and it was built on July-7-1972 and was delivered to Griesbach Chevrolet in Hortonville, Wisconsin. The cost was $ 5500 with tax with the camper. My Father ordered in new in the fall of 1971. Hugger Orange 350-V8 4WD I will have more pictures & info at a later date. Attached Images

03-12-2018, 08:59 PM	#34
mrtoni Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: sparks, nevada Posts: 1,879	Re: Jimmy camper... Ever see one??? There’s a cool Ronco frame mounted camper on Chicago craigslist. Like a 63-66 style

03-17-2018, 10:12 PM	#38
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04-10-2020, 09:00 AM	#39
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,403	Re: Jimmy camper... Ever see one??? Not to many jimmies around with campers on them here is my 72 jimmy with a 1980 four wheel camper on it. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 4wheel camper 1970 GMC Jimmy 1/2 4X4 350 1969 Chevy Blazer 1/2 4X4 307 1967 chevy LWB 3/4 396

04-10-2020, 09:21 AM	#40
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