An ex-Forest Service truck. The entire drivetrain is from a 1992 Dodge Cummins donor truck. Thus there was no need to fabricate and engineer every single piece. With some work, all of the ’92 parts fit in the ’72 body and frame. The pride and joy of Paul Bandelier.

Paul Bandelier has located another beauty. “It’s a 1973 F250 Camper Special. The truck was special ordered by an individual in the Denver area. He specified the big GVW Camper Special, 390, automatic, power steering, power disc brakes (which are monstrous on these CampSpec) air conditioning and dual fuel tanks. The ‘Explorer’ package is what makes for the upgraded groovy interior.” After a little TLC in Paul’s shop it will be for sale. Hmmm.

Paul Bandelier loves old cars but he’s got some sweet old trucks sitting outside his shop and I’ve fallen in ‘like’ with one. I’m hoping he finds a buyer for it before I brake down and buy the thing. Yesterday I stopped by his shop and introduced myself and he showed me his latest acquisition.

I can’t recall the year but he said he found it in Colorado and plans to “fix it up and find it a good home.”