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Title: 73-87 Chevy Short Bed Camper Shell
Post by: Militiaman55 on December 02, 2015, 09:35:43 pm

Hey guys,

I'm trying to locate a cab-high camper shell for my 74 K10 short box.  Are there any other trucks you know of with the same bed dimensions?  It would sure help if I could open up my search parameters.  Just for info the outer dimensions of my bed are 72" wide by 79.5" long.

Thanks for the help!

Rob

Title: Re: 73-87 Chevy Short Bed Camper Shell
Post by: zieg85 on December 02, 2015, 11:15:18 pm

from experience, the shortbed 73-87 are all by themselves.

Title: Re: 73-87 Chevy Short Bed Camper Shell
Post by: Militiaman55 on December 03, 2015, 12:11:42 am

Crap, was afraid of that...

Thanks for your help!

Rob

Title: Re: 73-87 Chevy Short Bed Camper Shell
Post by: Militiaman55 on July 02, 2016, 12:56:15 am

Well, after tons of waiting I finally found one that someone didn't want an arm and a leg for.  Its not a perfect fit but it will serve the purpose.

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Title: Re: 73-87 Chevy Short Bed Camper Shell
Post by: VileZambonie on July 02, 2016, 08:50:45 am

Looks good. You should get a K5

Title: Re: 73-87 Chevy Short Bed Camper Shell
Post by: Militiaman55 on July 02, 2016, 12:14:29 pm

Thanks!  I would love to have a K5.  Always wanted one.  In a perfect world I'd also have a square Suburban to go along with it. 

The shell was made by Custom Hardtops, which is early Snugtop from what I gather.  The glass is dated from 1972 so I'm assuming the shell was made around the same time.  The truck seems to ride better with the little extra weight.

Title: Re: 73-87 Chevy Short Bed Camper Shell
Post by: 78-OrangeBigTen on August 03, 2016, 08:09:05 pm

Lucky , I'm still looking for a SWB camper shell here on Washington .   Good find!


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Title: Re: 73-87 Chevy Short Bed Camper Shell
Post by: RAD77C10 on August 04, 2016, 01:26:21 am

Nice find!!! Just can't find one, in my neck of the woods.

Title: Re: 73-87 Chevy Short Bed Camper Shell
Post by: blazer74 on August 04, 2016, 03:12:13 am

Nice looking 74

Title: Re: 73-87 Chevy Short Bed Camper Shell
Post by: Militiaman55 on August 11, 2016, 01:29:49 am

Thank you gentlemen!  It did take forever to find but I did luck out and get it local.  I was able to get rid of all the leaks and wire up a light inside.  Turned out pretty well, but I've still got to figure out a way to screen the windows.  I recently hung rear view mirrors, got bumper guards and new tires!  About given up trying to find a grill guard.

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Title: Re: 73-87 Chevy Short Bed Camper Shell
Post by: blazer74 on August 11, 2016, 02:08:21 am

Those old style grill guards are out there but they are hard to find.