74 Super camper special

[Aceconvoy]

Well the Bronco wasn’t working out and I have camping plans next year so so on to the next truck. Ended up picking up a Super Camper special F350. Simple build in mind. Bed rack with a ladder to put a tent and some night lights.

She runs great, needs some new tires and basic tuning up, patch the cab up here and there. She’s good to go!

 

[Aceconvoy]

Carb was rebuilt by a co worker of mine to help with an idle issue she had. Still chasing down leaks and whatnot.

 

[oldmopars]

Cool project. I would start with replacing the wheels, you will never find anyone that will put new tires on those old split rims.
Next I would replace all rubber hoses including the brake hoses. All the belts, all the fluids will need to be swapped out too. Take a close look at all the brake parts like the master, slaves, and linings. Then new shocks.
It is going to take a bit of work to make it reliable, but it should be fun and a cool project. I love these old trucks.
I have a 1965 Chevy C10 that I am doing all of these things to also. Mine sat 22 years. Its getting there.

 

[Aceconvoy]

Cool project. I would start with replacing the wheels, you will never find anyone that will put new tires on those old split rims.
Next I would replace all rubber hoses including the brake hoses. All the belts, all the fluids will need to be swapped out too. Take a close look at all the brake parts like the master, slaves, and linings. Then new shocks.
It is going to take a bit of work to make it reliable, but it should be fun and a cool project. I love these old trucks.
I have a 1965 Chevy C10 that I am doing all of these things to also. Mine sat 22 years. Its getting there.

I have a set of one pieces wheels from an 80’s F-series ready to go on once I can afford tires. I’m in the tire business and I remember when I bought the thing my older tire techs were screaming bloody murder about the wheels. Planning to replace fluids and rubber soon. I love older trucks as well!

 

[Aceconvoy]

Update: new front tires and wheels, shopping around for a decent AT for the rear. Considering the K02 or Geolander. 235-86-16. New shocks are on the menu as well at some point. Hoping to get a couple of fishing and camping trips out of her this year before the floor and cab mount get replaced.

 

[Aceconvoy]

. New tires installed. K02’s in the rear. I think for now I’m done lol. The trip I’m planning won’t require any unnecessary gear outside of a tents and sleeping bag.

 

[RoyB]

Man, you have ambition and huge optimism! Those old camper specials are still revered in the truck camper world. Looks like a fun project. Keep us updated!

 

[Aceconvoy]

I’ve been busy these past few weeks especially since I’m in a Furloughcation I’ve been able to work on the truck and find some positivity.

installed a tach and dialed in the timing and carb a lot better. Had to replace the water pump and thermostat a few weeks back finding out it was original and it started to leak on me.

I’ve been out in the woods a few times just testing it and trying to find out what I’m comfortable with but she’s been reliable so far and I couldn't ask for a cooler truck.

 

[Lanlubber In Remembrance]

View attachment 130516 Carb was rebuilt by a co worker of mine to help with an idle issue she had. Still chasing down leaks and whatnot.

What engine do you have. It looks like a 351m or 400m from what I can see. Possibly a 352 -360 or 390.

 

[Aceconvoy]

What engine do you have. It looks like a 351m or 400m from what I can see. Possibly a 352 -360 or 390.

360 FE. Four speed

 

[oldmopars]

I love this truck. I am a huge fan of the older, simpler trucks. (I have a 1965 C10 and a 1990 Suburban) There is a lot of satisfaction in keeping an older rig on the road and knowing that you can fix almost anything that will go wrong. With it being a 1 ton type chassis you should have no issues with durability and with sensible driving it will take you anywhere you want to go.
Add a winch and some traction boards and you will be unstoppable.

 

[shocwav3]

I dig it. Should be a fun project.

 

[KonzaLander]

How wide are the 1 piece wheels you sourced? I am searching for a narrow steel wheel for my '66 K20 with the intent to run 235/85r16 tires.

I love the classics!

 

[Aceconvoy]

How wide are the 1 piece wheels you sourced? I am searching for a narrow steel wheel for my '66 K20 with the intent to run 235/85r16 tires.

I love the classics!

no idea they’re the stock 16’s you would find on an 80’s-96ford 8 lug

 

[Aceconvoy]

A buddy and I installed some aux lighting to help with trail riding and night driving. Apparently it was too much for the original alternator which was going out anyway and had to get towed home last night.

purhased a new 1G alt to get back on the road but will be looking for a more powerful alternative for the future

 

[Aceconvoy]

A deal has been made on a parts truck. A buddy and I are going 50/50 I need a cab within the year so this will give me time to repaint the one on the parts trucks. And he’ll have a round eye conversion and other parts.

 

[Lanlubber In Remembrance]

A deal has been made on a parts truck. A buddy and I are going 50/50 I need a cab within the year so this will give me time to repaint the one on the parts trucks. And he’ll have a round eye conversion and other parts.

What is a round eye ? That cab looks really good on this side, is it that clean on the other side ? What's wrong with your cab ?

 

[Aceconvoy]

What is a round eye ? That cab looks really good on this side, is it that clean on the other side ? What's wrong with your cab ?

my buddy has a 77 with the square headlights but likes the earlier front end like mine. So he’s going to swap. My cab has enough holes on it to be Swiss cheese.

 

[472HemiGTX]

Cool work in progress. I have a lot of fond memories growing up looking down the road from the overhead bed window of the our Caveman camper in the bed of my Dad's Camper Special. Good luck.

 

[Sneaks]

Very cool, watching :)