So I have a camper special rotting on my property

[AuroraGirl]

Honestly not one good forum to post into because it covers numerous subjects. But.. yeah.

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CKR148S114410 is my vin.

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Kinda cool. Is there... anything special about it, being it doesnt have a camper anymore and the original bed is rough(not rotted tho, just rough). Anything intrinsically better or of value being a camper special?

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Anything of value in putting work into that cluster? I imagine the plastic is brittle but electronically it might be good. It has the dummy gauges!

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[AuroraGirl]

Not sure why the floor was cut out on one side... maybe bad rotting and cut out rust?

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[DanMcG]

What are your plans for it? I see a few good parts that you could sell for a few bucks it you wanted to part it out. the bed isn't a square body bed but would have some value.
I personally wouldn't consider restoring it.
Do you have the title for it? the vin tag rivets don't like original.

 

[RecklessWOT]

That bed is from a GMT400

 

[75gmck25]

Assuming the VIN tag is right, there is no such thing as a 1/2 ton camper special.

The Camper Special option would be a 3/4 ton 8200 or 8400 lb GVW, 8 bolt wheels with E load rating tires, HD front and rear springs, usually with a 14 bolt FF 4.10 axle and front anti-sway bar. There would be Camper Special badges on the side of the pillar just behind the front doors.

Bruce

 

[gotyourgoat]

Camper specials did not come with campers from the factory. I believe the teepee badge changed throughout the run as well.

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One of the only camper equipped trucks from the factory I can think of would be the blazer chalet.

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[bucket]

That was a cool truck at one point. 400sbc, 4x4, yellow paint, bucket seats, etc. Simply awesome!

 

[Craig 85]

With a little trimming, I installed these Autometer gauges into an '80 3+3 bezel and replaced the idiot lights. With green back lighting, it almost looked factory.

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[shiftpro]

Assuming the VIN tag is right, there is no such thing as a 1/2 ton camper special.

The Camper Special option would be a 3/4 ton 8200 or 8400 lb GVW, 8 bolt wheels with E load rating tires, HD front and rear springs, usually with a 14 bolt FF 4.10 axle and front anti-sway bar. There would be Camper Special badges on the side of the pillar just behind the front doors.

Bruce

My stock daily driver '86 3/4 ton K2500 is a Camper Special with the 9.5 semi floater 14 bolt.
My avatar, '81 C3500 is a camper special also, dually and Dana 70 rear.

 

[bucket]

My stock daily driver '86 3/4 ton K2500 is a Camper Special with the 9.5 semi floater 14 bolt.
My avatar, '81 C3500 is a camper special also, dually and Dana 70 rear.

I believe ALL '81-'87 3/4 ton K-trucks got the semi-floater?

 

[80BrownK10]

If I was closer I'd give you a few bucks for that cowl screen if good.

That Silverado badge still looks good

 

[AuroraGirl]

I knew the bed came from a 90s truck. Im guessing this truck originally was on the frame I posted in the differential and driveline. My grandfather was likely trying to make a smaller, powerful truck or something... man of many projects but not many final results. Is the frame 1/2 ton then? It does appear lighter. The cab is probably the only thing from a camper special in that case. Just because it was a clean cab. Was. But the badging like you mention is not present. Likely when he repainted it he did not reinstall them.