Cool F-350 camper for $5500.

NMNA:

http://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/5560616917.html

Wow. It's like you put Margie's project camper ON the CMM ramp truck!

Very cool.

Why do I like this. Totally impractical for a camper

That is so freakin' cool. I wish I had time and room for a project like that. ...and could live with the single digit MPG it would get. He says it'll do 80 mph and I believe him. I also know from experience that unless it has a huge gas tank, you aren't going to go very far at that speed (or even at 55 mph).

markwemple wrote: Why do I like this. Totally impractical for a camper

You like it for the same reason most of us do: we have day dreams of dropping a nice diesel into the engine bay, bolting a receiver on the back and having an awesome tow-vehicle.

Looks cool, but I wouldn't want to go very far in the cab of a 70s Ford pickup.

In reply to Woody:

Yeah, my 03 f250 crew cab diesel lariet sometimes feels too truck like on long hauls.

Woody wrote: Looks cool, but I wouldn't want to go very far in the cab of a 70s Ford pickup.

Wuss.

That truck is amazing. The color combo really makes it pop.

The cab of my 1970 is pretty comfy, I would have no problem driving long distances in it once it's reliable enough.

bravenrace wrote:

Woody wrote: Looks cool, but I wouldn't want to go very far in the cab of a 70s Ford pickup.

Wuss.

Yes.

Woody wrote:

bravenrace wrote:

Woody wrote: Looks cool, but I wouldn't want to go very far in the cab of a 70s Ford pickup.

Wuss.

Yes.

Get the AC working, install a half decent stereo and maybe some more modern seats and I wouldn't have a problem driving that long distances. Of course, compared to my Spitfire and Mini (both of which I've recently done long trips in), the cab of a fleetside style F-series will be luxuriously roomy...

Woody wrote: Looks cool, but I wouldn't want to go very far in the cab of a 70s Ford pickup.

You're more of a "ride-in-the-back" kinda guy, huh?

That is sure pretty! If I bought it I would gut the RV part and build an updated interior. I like the "old looks on the outside but when I sleep or go potty I need things to function.

I had a '69 F100. You're going to want to buy stock in Dynamat or something similar for long distance driving.

Perfect for a period correct abode at the Mitty and other vintage races.

I do have a thing for old "bag of sticks" campers, as Paul Suddard called them. That's awesome. I'd be tempted, but Tim's been making real progress on the Shasta Disasta. I'll see if I can get some pics up this weekend.

Margie

SVreX wrote:

Woody wrote: Looks cool, but I wouldn't want to go very far in the cab of a 70s Ford pickup.

You're more of a "ride-in-the-back" kinda guy, huh?

Don't judge me.