We are hoping someone recognizes the type of camper on this Willys Truck. It looks like it was built for Willys trucks it fits so well. Below the color photos are a couple of black and white photos showing a similar but slightly different example.
These were part of a series of photos at FourWheeler.com. What’s interesting is that the trailers windows look identical in style to the canopy below. Maybe they were built by the same company?
Benita shared a photo of the camper shell that came with their new FC project. It is similar to the other two.
Another camping shell similar to the first. No manufacture mentioned.
http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/938088-vintage-camper-shell.html
I have a piece of literature for that topper.
Can’t get to it right now, though.
I saw one of this style camper on a willys jeep pickup in a bone yard in Moundhouse, Nevada, a the name platen the camper said it was made in Reno, Nevada. I can’t remember the name of the company its been a while back, but will try to get back to the yard and fine out.
There used to be a place in Reno that made campers like that, as Bob mentioned…..I can’t remember the name of the place but I could show you where it used to be…
I’m thinking it may be a Caravan Camper shell…they have been built in Reno since the 50’s…….
Those windows were commonly used on trailers and campers of that vintage. Look at the trailer behind in the B&W. The construction is pretty simple and would not be difficult to duplicate. Finding a large window for the rear looks the most challenging.
If the Reno connection fails, There is a guy named Gordon White who owns the webpage http://www.truckcampermagazine.com who is quite knowledgeable about all things related to truck campers.
For what it may be worth to you.
npd811: good idea! I’ll email him.
Looks to be an Alaskan camper.
I sent Caravan Campers this link and got this very kind response:
“Hello, we haven’t made any of those as long as I have been here (37 years) we do have some measurements in our archives so I am sure Caravan made some back in the day. We would be willing to build a new shell but would need to physically see and measure that truck to do so.
All of the shells in those pictures are Pullman campers, I don’t know if they are still around.
Thank you”
So, who are Pullman Campers?
Pullman links:
http://truckcampers.fanworks.org/the_camper_that_started_it_all.html
http://www.ihpartsamerica.com/forums/ih-vehicles-sale/7136-1963-ih-truck-trailer-pullman-camper.html
https://c1.staticflickr.com/7/6163/6193152918_c47430182f_z.jpg
I agree the shells look a lot like the Pullmans, except they don’t have the sliding roof. Maybe the Pullman is an alteration of a previous design or company?
How about a vintage sportsman camping shell?
http://www.theawningshoppe.com/index.php?module=photoalbum&PHPWS_Album_id=20&PHPWS_Photo_op=view&PHPWS_Photo_id=885
or
http://www.theawningshoppe.com/index.php?module=photoalbum&PHPWS_Album_id=20&PHPWS_Photo_op=view&PHPWS_Photo_id=888
It is a Sportsman’s Top canopy. I have one for my 1950 Chevy truck. It should have a brass tag on the rear, passenger side of the canopy. I’m trying to find parts for mine so I can get it back to original condition. Below is a link to some info on my truck.
http://www.stovebolt.com/gallery/andereggen_steve_1950.html
Thanks for the information Steve. Nice looking truck btw!
I have that camping on my truck I live in Massachusetts ..I picked it up and Colorado it is Puff selling the truck and camper anybody’s interested can send pictures
I actually have the whole truck and camper setup for sale the one in the picture the frame is Puff I will send pictures
I actually have the whole truck and camper setup for sale the one in the picture the frame is Puff I will send pictures it’s 1953 5 windows truck chevy 3600 with rare camper
Hi Dennis,
Thanks for the note. So the maker of the hardtop is Puff or the model type is Puff?
– Dave
It’s a 50’s sportsman camper shell 😉
Thanks John!