Maybe I really am crazy...but

[TRAILRIDER125]

Well I have never posted a picture on here, but I will try. This is my old 1975 GMC dually. I have driven it for 32 years, put in a new engine many years ago, actually almost everything has been replaced at one time or another! It still runs like new.
I had been considering getting a small nearly new motor home to go travelling. But I have started thinking, "I LOVE this old truck. Why do I think a used motor home would be any more reliable?" At least I know the ins and outs of this vehicle. So now I am looking for a truck camper. I can always go the motorhome route later if I want.
Anybody else camping with an old truck?

Now I have the picture showing up. And, yes, I will take care of the rust and cosmetic problems and paint it before putting a camper on it!

[sharkman]

Nice classic, would like to see it when you git-r-done, thanks for sharing pics.

[rexlion]

You don't need to buy a truck camper, you can build one. You already have the frame assembled.

[is_it_friday_ye]

I like rat rods. Why not have a rat rv. I agree, fix the holes, leave the rust, and put clear over it. Find an old truck camper of the same vintage.

[d3500ram]

TRAILRIDER125 wrote:
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Anybody else camping with an old truck?

Joe-chi-okie. Matt... your time to shine

[gbopp]

BB_TX wrote:
Love the old classics. But you may want to put a top, sides, and a door on that truck camper. :B

But, consider the improved MPG he will get with the lower wind resistance. 😉

[BB_TX]

Love the old classics. But you may want to put a top, sides, and a door on that truck camper. :B

[gbopp]

If it's in good mechanical condition, go for it.

I personally don't like the Rat Rod look. There's nothing neater than an old truck in nice condition. I say paint it.

It will look good with a TC, New or old. :C

[TRAILRIDER125]

It did take a couple of tries to post : )

I have a friend who will paint it for me after I do all the body work and primer. But since I work 6 days a week and have my farm to take care of....not sure how long it will take me. I did have new doors put on last year (after someone let the truck roll backward into my old horse trailer!) I'll do it little by little : )

[Boatycall]

Lots of people here with nice older trucks. My 2 cents worth - I'd do a "Rustoration"--- Leave that worn/vintage look, sand it, spray it with clear, with all new running gear, or whatever new running gear you had intended to do.

[jimh406]

You almost got the pic posting right the first time. Next time, click on the picture and click direct to get the image path. Your IMG will generally include jpg at the end if you use photobucket.

There are also tutorials in the sticky threads on how to post pictures. In any case, it looks like you figured it out. 🙂 Looks like it would haul a TC just fine.