Introduction, 71 Camper Special

[mdg3369]

Hi All,
Wanted to introduce myself and post a quick picture of my 71 Camper Special.

My Grandfather bought it nearly new and put about 150k miles on it. Some of those miles with a trailer, all with a camper. Now it's mine to preserve. It has a 318-1 engine with 177hp @ 4000 RPM, 727 trans, A/C, "bucket" seats, AM radio, Weld Super Single 16" wheels, big rig mirrors, and tired orange paint. It's not the fastest, best handling, most technologically advanced, or best looking vehicle I have, but it's my favorite.

Since we salt the roads here like there's no tomorrow, winter consists of working on the truck instead of driving it. Plans this winter include:
Polish the paint, wax it so the rust don't get worse.
Rebuild siezed wiper pivots since I can't find new ones.
Install new carpet.
Re-Upholster seats.
Re-gasket doors and windows.
Replace radiator (the slow leak turned into a gusher the day after I parked it for winter)
Get some tailgate straps.

Future plans include swapping in a stock looking Magnum 360 to replace the tired 318 and maybe replacing the faded wood stickers with wood that looks like stickers.
That's all for now, see ya.

[CMR70D3]

Nice truck! Glad to see another central Indy truck. Looks to be an Adventurer SE. I have the small piece of trim on the bottom right behind the door. PM sent.

[Worden18]

Looks awesome; thanks for sharing

[darinstreaks]

Love the paint scheme!

[slick]

very nice..

[Hobcobble]

Nice looking rig!
John