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picklito · 06-24-2015, 02:25 AM

I'm looking at a 71 GMC Camper Special. I've only had C10's. Anything in particular I should look at that's unique to a 20? It's a 402/400/AC/PS/PDB model. If it checks out I'll post some pics.

**LockDoc** · 06-24-2015, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by picklito

I'm looking at a 71 GMC Camper Special. I've only had C10's. Anything in particular I should look at that's unique to a 20? It's a 402/400/AC/PS/PDB model. If it checks out I'll post some pics.

Nothing special over a C10 that I can think of, basically the same animal....

LockDoc

GASoline71 · 06-24-2015, 10:26 AM

Agreed... they all rust the same.

If it has an Eaton rear axle... just know that parts for it other than brake shoes are near impossible to find.

Gary

Coley · 06-24-2015, 11:08 AM

The C20 3/4 tons were usually bought and used for heavier duty purpose. As a result, I haven't seen a lot of 3/4 tons that still had a (nice) original tailgate (or front bed panel)...most tailgates are beat to death or missing.
However...sometimes you get very lucky with a truck that the owner removed the tailgate and stored it while using the truck for camper purposes...those are great finds!
Also, the 3/4 tons tended to go through their original engines a little faster due to the same reasons...ie: heavy duty use, lower gearing, etc.
By all means post up some pics if you close the deal!
All Good
Coley

picklito · 06-25-2015, 12:01 AM

That was GREAT help! I looked at the truck today. It was a nice model: 402, 400, Dana 60, AC, passenger side tool box bed. But not the condition I was hoping for, for this particular project. Really want to thank you all for the input. The comments about how a 3/4 ton might have been used (harder!) than a 1/2 ton proved to be right on the money. The tailgate was pretty beat up!

06-24-2015, 02:25 AM	#1
picklito Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vacaville CA Posts: 490	1971 GMC Camper Special I'm looking at a 71 GMC Camper Special. I've only had C10's. Anything in particular I should look at that's unique to a 20? It's a 402/400/AC/PS/PDB model. If it checks out I'll post some pics.

06-24-2015, 11:08 AM	#4
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: 1971 GMC Camper Special The C20 3/4 tons were usually bought and used for heavier duty purpose. As a result, I haven't seen a lot of 3/4 tons that still had a (nice) original tailgate (or front bed panel)...most tailgates are beat to death or missing. However...sometimes you get very lucky with a truck that the owner removed the tailgate and stored it while using the truck for camper purposes...those are great finds! Also, the 3/4 tons tended to go through their original engines a little faster due to the same reasons...ie: heavy duty use, lower gearing, etc. By all means post up some pics if you close the deal! All Good Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

06-25-2015, 12:01 AM	#5
picklito Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vacaville CA Posts: 490	Re: 1971 GMC Camper Special That was GREAT help! I looked at the truck today. It was a nice model: 402, 400, Dana 60, AC, passenger side tool box bed. But not the condition I was hoping for, for this particular project. Really want to thank you all for the input. The comments about how a 3/4 ton might have been used (harder!) than a 1/2 ton proved to be right on the money. The tailgate was pretty beat up!



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