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**68bowtie** · 12-23-2021, 08:57 PM

First of all, I don’t really know what it is (year, make, or model). It’s old, and the interior wood is peeling pretty good. Do people restore these old camper shells? Is it doomed for the dumpster?

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tutone · 12-23-2021, 09:33 PM

The outer shell looks good. The panel interior, not so good. If a man could replace a section at a time, (and brace it), I would think it would be worth a go. I plan to cut down an 8 footer to short bed length some day. It would be much the same. As far as interior wood, ditch the paneling for some quality plywood. I like the rear entrance. Unique.

**special-K** · 12-23-2021, 10:56 PM

New paneling wouldn't be a hard thing to do. I restore about anything under the sun. I can only speak for myself. The one I bought is a later 70s one. All aluminum, frame and all. Just a bare shell, no paneling. I could panel it but I want an easy on and off one and this thing is very light. It's tan with crank-up windows in the center of the side with plexiglass bubble windows (think van-era) that are fixed. Those had been amber but are darker and not so clear anymore. They originally had scroll work around the edges. I bought orange glass tint from a stained glass hobby supply house for the clear glass crank-outs and rear hatch. So far that's it. I plan on woodgraining the tan paint and adding some clearance lights. I may add some foam to just the ceiling because when it rains it's super loud. I say if you like it restore it

**truckster** · 12-23-2021, 11:01 PM

I hate to get rid of anything that's classic... but I'd have to have a really strong emotional attachment to hold onto that one.

custom10nut · 12-23-2021, 11:08 PM

Of course it’s fixable!
That will be very easy to “Remodel”
Unscrew the peeling paneling from the roof, and replace it with new backer board, and cover it with foam backed interior cloth.
My Grandparents used to take a Two Week Walleye Fishing trip up to Canada every year, in a “Camper” just like the one you show.

68Gold/white · 12-24-2021, 01:09 AM

Good thing I’m not your neighbor, that thing would have some vinyl lettering on it, “68 Bowtie’s, Shagg’n Wagon”

BAD1916 · 12-24-2021, 01:58 AM

Personally I like it and would put the effort in to fixing it up

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-24-2021, 07:34 AM

I like it, it needs to be fixed!

**Getter-Done** · 12-24-2021, 10:20 AM

I think it needs restoration.

Search ( Camper Shell) here.

There is lots of interest and restore stuff.

**68bowtie** · 12-24-2021, 01:14 PM

Lots of food for thought! I initially planned for it to go, but I also don’t like the idea of junking it. I may peel off the wood for now and of course add the shaggin wagon letters.

May70 · 12-24-2021, 01:18 PM

That is a save and wouldn't be much to redo

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-24-2021, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

Lots of food for thought! I initially planned for it to go, but I also don’t like the idea of junking it. I may peel off the wood for now and of course add the shaggin wagon letters.

Good idea!

**special-K** · 12-25-2021, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

Lots of food for thought! I initially planned for it to go, but I also don’t like the idea of junking it. I may peel off the wood for now and of course add the shaggin wagon letters.

I believe you'd have to cover that paneling with shag carpet, then

**chev-obsession** · 12-25-2021, 01:49 PM

Personally I really like the canopy tops. They’re all the trend right now and I’m sure someone would love to have it and restore it, if you don’t plan to make use of it. I have no idea what they’re worth, I’ve seen people try to give them away and end up junking them and I’ve seen others go for $500.
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AllGoNoShow · 12-25-2021, 07:16 PM

You focus on restoring the camper and I’ll take the truck off your hands!
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tutone · 12-25-2021, 07:22 PM

I'm glad its a save. I bought an old hull of a Scotty that needed scrapped too. If I can save one, you can too. Before and after.

Chuck A · 12-26-2021, 08:40 PM

My vote is to restore it.
I get a mix of comments for mine. Most people say they like it.

KQQL IT · 12-26-2021, 09:18 PM

Pops 68 in 1971

**68bowtie** · 03-25-2023, 08:02 PM

Well, I didn't sell it, but I'm not restoring it either. I gave it to a young man that also has a 70 c10. Him and his friends picked it up today. Much more likely they will fix it up than if I keep it... lol

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Warrens69GMC · 03-25-2023, 08:18 PM

Good job on passing it to the next person.

**Getter-Done** · 03-25-2023, 08:48 PM

In my younger years some of these was raised off the ground
And they were storage sheds.

Glad you let it live another day

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-27-2023, 08:16 PM

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First of all, I don’t really know what it is (year, make, or model). It’s old, and the interior wood is peeling pretty good. Do people restore these old camper shells? Is it doomed for the dumpster?

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12-23-2021, 08:57 PM	#1
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,339	You could determine the fate of this camper shell First of all, I don’t really know what it is (year, make, or model). It’s old, and the interior wood is peeling pretty good. Do people restore these old camper shells? Is it doomed for the dumpster? __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

12-23-2021, 09:33 PM	#2
tutone Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: hickory, ky Posts: 1,249	Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell The outer shell looks good. The panel interior, not so good. If a man could replace a section at a time, (and brace it), I would think it would be worth a go. I plan to cut down an 8 footer to short bed length some day. It would be much the same. As far as interior wood, ditch the paneling for some quality plywood. I like the rear entrance. Unique. __________________ :My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=807535 1971 c10 swb/1972 K10 swb/1968 Camaro 350/4spd 1955 210 2 dr sedan/1998 RCSB Z71

12-23-2021, 10:56 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell New paneling wouldn't be a hard thing to do. I restore about anything under the sun. I can only speak for myself. The one I bought is a later 70s one. All aluminum, frame and all. Just a bare shell, no paneling. I could panel it but I want an easy on and off one and this thing is very light. It's tan with crank-up windows in the center of the side with plexiglass bubble windows (think van-era) that are fixed. Those had been amber but are darker and not so clear anymore. They originally had scroll work around the edges. I bought orange glass tint from a stained glass hobby supply house for the clear glass crank-outs and rear hatch. So far that's it. I plan on woodgraining the tan paint and adding some clearance lights. I may add some foam to just the ceiling because when it rains it's super loud. I say if you like it restore it __________________ "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 ~

12-23-2021, 11:01 PM	#4
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,795	Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell I hate to get rid of anything that's classic... but I'd have to have a really strong emotional attachment to hold onto that one. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

12-23-2021, 11:08 PM	#5
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,846	Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell Of course it’s fixable! That will be very easy to “Remodel” Unscrew the peeling paneling from the roof, and replace it with new backer board, and cover it with foam backed interior cloth. My Grandparents used to take a Two Week Walleye Fishing trip up to Canada every year, in a “Camper” just like the one you show.

12-24-2021, 01:09 AM	#6
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,279	Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell Good thing I’m not your neighbor, that thing would have some vinyl lettering on it, “68 Bowtie’s, Shagg’n Wagon”

12-24-2021, 01:58 AM	#7
BAD1916 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: VENTURA COUNTY CALIFORNIA Posts: 268	Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell Personally I like it and would put the effort in to fixing it up

12-24-2021, 07:34 AM	#8
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell I like it, it needs to be fixed! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

12-24-2021, 10:20 AM	#9
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,723	Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell I think it needs restoration. Search ( Camper Shell) here. There is lots of interest and restore stuff. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

12-24-2021, 01:14 PM	#10
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,339	Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell Lots of food for thought! I initially planned for it to go, but I also don’t like the idea of junking it. I may peel off the wood for now and of course add the shaggin wagon letters. __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

12-24-2021, 01:18 PM	#11
May70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Hampton Roads VA Posts: 644	Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell That is a save and wouldn't be much to redo __________________ 70 C20 Build link : Project Montezuma http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=794479 How to repair that rusted out 67-72 c10-c30! Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/c/MaycoCustomRestorations

12-25-2021, 01:49 PM	#14
chev-obsession Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kennewick, WA Posts: 1,466	Personally I really like the canopy tops. They’re all the trend right now and I’m sure someone would love to have it and restore it, if you don’t plan to make use of it. I have no idea what they’re worth, I’ve seen people try to give them away and end up junking them and I’ve seen others go for $500. Posted via Mobile Device

12-25-2021, 07:16 PM	#15
AllGoNoShow Registered User Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 200	Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell You focus on restoring the camper and I’ll take the truck off your hands! Posted via Mobile Device

12-25-2021, 07:22 PM	#16
tutone Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: hickory, ky Posts: 1,249	Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell I'm glad its a save. I bought an old hull of a Scotty that needed scrapped too. If I can save one, you can too. Before and after. Attached Images __________________ :My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=807535 1971 c10 swb/1972 K10 swb/1968 Camaro 350/4spd 1955 210 2 dr sedan/1998 RCSB Z71

12-26-2021, 08:40 PM	#17
Chuck A Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 69	Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell My vote is to restore it. I get a mix of comments for mine. Most people say they like it. Attached Images



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12-26-2021, 09:18 PM	#18
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,130	Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell Pops 68 in 1971 Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

03-25-2023, 08:02 PM	#19
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,339	Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell Well, I didn't sell it, but I'm not restoring it either. I gave it to a young man that also has a 70 c10. Him and his friends picked it up today. Much more likely they will fix it up than if I keep it... lol __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

03-25-2023, 08:18 PM	#20
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,613	Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell Good job on passing it to the next person.

03-25-2023, 08:48 PM	#21
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,723	Re: You could determine the fate of this camper shell In my younger years some of these was raised off the ground And they were storage sheds. Glad you let it live another day __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

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