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Camper Of The Day: January 9, 2010; Universal '79 Chevrolet Scottsdale (C/K series) Camper
Topic Started: Jan 9 2010, 04:29 AM (509 Views)
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Today's car of the day is Universal's 1979 Chevrolet Scottsdale (C/K series) pickup camper.

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The C/K is the name for Chevrolet and GMC's full-size pickup truck line from 1960 until 1999. The first Chevrolet pickup truck appeared in 1924, though in-house designs did not appear until 1930. "C" denoted two-wheel drive while "K" denoted four-wheel drive. The C/K light-duty pickup truck was replaced with the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra in 1999; the Chevrolet Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD heavy-duty pickup trucks followed in 2001.


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For more information and pictures of the real car please visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_C/K

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I'm taking a wild guess on the model in particular- it could truly be any of the models Chevrolet offered in 1979 since it has no interior. I picked Scottsdale as that would likely be one of the more popular variations. I like this one with its camper shell- reminds me of Matchbox's Ford Courier camper. All of that said, I am not 100% sure this is a Universal- I know it was manufactured by them but it is unidentified on the base, meaning it could technically be a Kidco or any one of the other brands Universal sold under or manufactured for at the time. Confused yet?

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The trucks were redesigned for 1973. The wheelbase was extended to 117.5 in (2985 mm) for the short-bed and 131.5 in (3340 mm) for the long-bed. A crew cab was introduced on a 164.5 in (4178 mm) wheelbase and was available in two versions: a "Bonus Cab" with no rear seat but lockable storage, and a "3+3" with seating for 6. The fuel tank was moved from the cab to the outside of the frame, and a dual tank option was available which brought fuel capacity to 40 US gallons. Part-time four-wheel drive was available via a NP205 transfer case; a full-time all-wheel drive system using the NP203 transfer case was also available through 1980.

Trim levels for Chevrolet and GMC were:

Custom/Sierra — base model. Rubber floor mat, vinyl seats, no headliner, manual door locks/windows.
Scottsdale/Sierra Grande — chrome trim, everything the previous trim level has
Cheyenne/High Sierra — brushed aluminum interior accents, cloth seats, chrome trim, carpet, air conditioning, headliner, more sound deadening/insulation (inside door panels, in the headliner, etc.).
Cheyenne Super/Sierra Classic — wood interior accents, everything the previous trim level has, more chrome (i.e. bumpers and mirrors), tilt wheel, power doors/windows, and optionally cruise control.

For 1975, the 185 hp 400 cu in (6.6 L) small-block V8 was added. Custom Deluxe replaced the previous Custom trim, and Silverado replaced Cheyenne Super. 1976 brought a voltage gauge in place of the ammeter.

For 1977, a 4-wheel drive full one-ton chassis was added to the lineup and a Dana 60 was used for the front drive axle, as well as an electric oil pressure gauge replacing the mechanical one. 1978 saw the addition of the 125 hp 350 cu in (5.7 L) Oldsmobile diesel V8.


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Sak
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Ezekiel 25:17
Great camper shell!

The rest should be crushed. Forthwith.
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Great camper shell!


I was just thinking that.

It could well be a Kidco, although they usually have the name printed on the base, don't they?
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Sak
Jan 9 2010, 06:41 AM
Great camper shell!

The rest should be crushed. Forthwith.
Lets not be too hasty there, You could always send them to me. Chevy pickups are something one can always use, and besides


I love it! ranks right up there with that Camaro Station Wagon.

:bowing: :bowing:
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ivantt
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
:lol: That camper shell! Maybe the whole vehicle should be named "Fort Scottsdale!" I expect to see arrows stuck in the side of the shell. :P
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jedimario
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Maybe not the best replica, but tons of play value!
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Ezekiel 25:17
Man, that camper shell would look GREAT on the current Matchbox '75 stepside! If not the Yatming version of same...
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Swifty
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If you gave this casting an interior and better rims (and some details) you'd be surprised at it. This is not crusherbait by any stretch of the imagination- look at the details sculpted into the grill. It was enough for me to pinpoint 1979 as the correct year and Chevrolet as the model in question- which is more than I can say for Hot Wheels' Bywayman casting.
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I'd remove the grille and then crush it :P
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Sak
Jan 9 2010, 04:46 PM
I'd remove the grille and then crush it :P
I'd cry :(
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James
Jan 9 2010, 06:26 PM
Sak
Jan 9 2010, 04:46 PM
I'd remove the grille and then crush it :P
I'd cry :(
Me too. :(
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SMALL WORLD! I got one of these myself last week, this is weird! Great casting though!
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
SAK says this is a crusher. I don't see it from here, but if he says that, I've got his back, as SAK is pretty good at seeing the stuff that makes or breaks a good casting.
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I know you can't see it, but I'm blushing...

I'm sorry, but it reminds me of Summer. Enough said.
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