Author Topic: 73-87 Chevy Short Bed Camper Shell  (Read 12931 times)

Offline Militiaman55

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73-87 Chevy Short Bed Camper Shell
« 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

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Re: 73-87 Chevy Short Bed Camper Shell
« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2015, 11:15:18 pm »
from experience, the shortbed 73-87 are all by themselves.
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Offline Militiaman55

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Re: 73-87 Chevy Short Bed Camper Shell
« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2015, 12:11:42 am »
Crap, was afraid of that...

Thanks for your help!

Rob

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Re: 73-87 Chevy Short Bed Camper Shell
« Reply #3 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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Re: 73-87 Chevy Short Bed Camper Shell
« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2016, 08:50:45 am »
Looks good. You should get a K5
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Offline Militiaman55

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Re: 73-87 Chevy Short Bed Camper Shell
« Reply #5 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.

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Re: 73-87 Chevy Short Bed Camper Shell
« Reply #6 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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Offline RAD77C10

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Re: 73-87 Chevy Short Bed Camper Shell
« Reply #7 on: August 04, 2016, 01:26:21 am »
Nice find!!! Just can't find one, in my neck of the woods.

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Re: 73-87 Chevy Short Bed Camper Shell
« Reply #8 on: August 04, 2016, 03:12:13 am »
Nice looking 74

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Re: 73-87 Chevy Short Bed Camper Shell
« Reply #9 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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Re: 73-87 Chevy Short Bed Camper Shell
« Reply #10 on: August 11, 2016, 02:08:21 am »
Those old style grill guards are out there but they are hard to find.