No, I didn't bring it home with the '61, I just hooked up to it and pulled it down the road, to see how it would pull. Now, I know I can use it to haul trucks!
I knew there was some water damage to the bunk, that hangs over the cab. After researching Vintage Camper and Trailer Repair on line, I found that, like rust on our trucks, the more you look for the more you find. Sure enough, there are soft spots in the walls, and it looks like, if I'm going to save this Old Girl, I am going to have to do a frame-up rebuild.
I put a fuel pump on it, after sitting for around 5 years, the 352 fired right off and ran great! It's quiet, and has good oil presure.
It has a three on the tree, and a 4.88 rear end.
It has a dealer installed A/c.
Better picture of the A/c. The dash was butchered to install a tachometer hour meter.
I have no clue what these seats come out of, but they sure are comfortable!
Note, the generator mounted under the hood. A hole was cut in the inner fender and a fiber glass tub, for the generator, was put in.
I found all of the original papers, from the original owner, who bought it from Pasadena Motors in Pasedena, Caliornia. To the second owner, who I bought it from. Including: Owner's Manual, California Rgistrations, Missouri Registrations, and all the appliance manuals for the camper. I will try and take Before and After pictures of the tear-down and rebuild. I know I have a habit of just taking pictures after the repair. This is my newest project!
