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1962 Chevrolet C20

$13,495

Vehicle Details

Make

Chevrolet

Model

C20

Year

1962

Mileage

107,430 miles

VIN

2C254J116682

Body Type

Other

Transmission

Manual

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Engine

SB 327/300 Double Hump Heads

Description

1962 Chevrolet C20 Cree Chassis Mounted Camper For Sale
Very Unique and Original, Classic Class C Camper
Finished in Classic 60's Colors With Great Creature Comforts
Air Conditioning and Heat
Small Block 327/300 With Double Hump Heads ~ Rebuilt and Installed in 1985 (Originally a 235)
Three on the Tree Manual Transmission
Hydro Boost Power Brakes
New Tires With Spare in the Back
Newer Air Conditioning Unit Up Top Works Great
Solid Corrugated Aluminum Body With Storage Compartments
Propane Connection With Fuel Adapter
Sewer Connection ~ Sewer Hose Fits Into the Rear Bumper
City Water Connection
Dual Gas Tanks Front and Rear
Original 1962 License Plate Up Front
Old School Bottle Jack Included
Original Paint Color, Repainted Years Ago
Classic Vertically Vented Windows
Beautiful Old School Interior and Living Quarters
Nice Big Lofty Bench Seat Seats 3 With Added Third Seat Belt
6.5" Speakers in the Cab (No Radio)
Classic Trailer Brake
Service Record Pocket in the Door With Completed Cards
Nice Glove Box
Old School Curtains and Decor
Pass Through Window in Cab with Plexiglass Sliding Window
Full Bed Over the Cab With Old School Windows and Newer Vent Fan
Light Above the Dinette Runs on Propane, Others are Electric
Old School Tube Television
Dinette Converts to a Bed
Additional Cot for Over the Dinette
Three Burner Stove
Small Refrigerator
Small Sink With Water Faucet
Commode
Lots of Great Storage
All Inspected and Ready to Go
Easy Rust Repairs Needs Inner Fenders, Some Patches and a Cowl
Odometer has Turned Over ~ Rebuilt 327/300 Engine was Installed at 67,320 Miles
Would Make a Fantastic Restoration Project
Runs and Drives Great
Howard Cree owned and operated a campground that offered rental cabins and spots for travel trailers in the 1940s - Cree's Log Cabins and Trailer Court - and he also had a trailer dealership near Detroit. He sold out near the end of WWII and bought a Ford dealership, and not long after the war, he realized the huge market for recreational travel. His first model, the Cree Pickup Truck Coach, was shown in 1945 at Navy Pier in Chicago and orders poured in.

His new company offered slide-in pickup campers in eight-foot and 10-foot lengths and they also made chassis-mount models, similar in idea to this big Cree shown here. The chassis models could even be mounted on a trailer and pulled with a car. While slide-in campers can theoretically be removed at campgrounds, owners rarely do that.

A chassis-mount model is more permanently mounted to the truck chassis, as the name suggests. For Sale By Owner Located In East Patchogue, NY 11772
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Trim: Cree Chassis Mounted Camper For Sale

Classic Chevrolet C20 Buyer's Guide (1960–1987)

Full guide

Robert Halloran

Classic Trucks

1960–1987

~3 min read

Updated Apr 2026

The C20 is the three-quarter-ton workhorse that buyers overlook in favor of the C10. Heavier axles, stronger payload, and lower prices make it the serious truck buyer's choice.

This guide covers

✓ 12-point inspection checklist

✓ Common issues & what to avoid

✓ In-person inspection guide

✓ Market pricing by year & condition

✓ 5 FAQs answered

✓ History & fun facts

Read the Full C20 Buyer's Guide

Chevrolet C20 Market Overview

Based on 45 Chevrolet C20 listings currently on ClassicCarsArena.com

Listed Now

$17,555

Avg. Asking Price

1951–1986

Year Range

Price Position on Our Site — Average Range

This car: $13,495

Low: $3,795 High: $42,995

Transmission Distribution

Automatic 69%

Manual 24% ◄

Condition Distribution

Excellent 2%

Good 16%

Fair 13%

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Classic Chevrolet C20 Buyer's Guide (1960–1987)

Most people shopping for a classic Chevy truck go straight to the C10 — the half-ton, the light hauler, the show truck. The C20 gets less attention, and that's exactly why it deserves yours. The three-quarter-ton platform was built for work: Dana 60 rear axle, heavier leaf springs, higher payload ratings, and a drivetrain overspecified for the loads most buyers actually put on it. Same cab, same styling generations, same engine options as the C10. The differences are entirely in the hardware underneath — and those differences are in your favor if you need a truck that can actually do truck things.

What to Check Before Buying

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Rear axle identification — Identify Dana 60, GM 14-bolt full-float, or a lighter swap underneath

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Leaf spring condition — Check for broken leaves, worn shackle bushings, and proper arch height

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Towing stress inspection — Inspect frame at receiver hitch area for stress cracks or distortion

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Transmission fluid — Check fluid color and smell — dark/burnt indicates heat stress from towing history

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Driveshaft U-joints — Inspect for wear and play — towing loads accelerate wear

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Brake system — Verify full brake function — C20 drums must work properly under load

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Rear axle wheel bearings — Listen for rear axle growl changing with speed — bearing wear indicator

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Cab mounts (Square Body) — Check cab mount bushing condition for compression and cab-to-frame movement

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Frame rails full length — Probe frame rails at both kick-up sections for structural rust

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Cab corners — Tap and inspect lower door channel area for rust behind corner panels

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Bed floor — Assess original steel vs. replaced panels; check under the bed for frame rust

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Engine cold start — Listen for bearing or valve train noise; check oil condition on dipstick

Common Issues

Same issues as C10: cab corner rust, bed floor rust, frame kick-up corrosion, deferred mechanical service. C20-specific: leaf springs that have been overloaded over years will settle and lose arch — a flat spring pack means reduced capacity and poor ride, requiring rebuild or replacement. Full-floating axle wheel bearings require periodic repacking and can fail if neglected — growl from rear axle that changes with speed is a symptom. Brake drums on heavy-use trucks wear faster. Square Body cab mount bushings compress under years of load use — worn mounts allow cab-to-frame movement.

What to Look For

Apply full C/K frame, cab corner, and bed inspection. C20 specifics: identify rear axle type (Dana 60 or GM 14-bolt preferred over 12-bolt swap). Check leaf springs for broken leaves and worn shackles. On towing trucks: inspect frame at receiver for stress cracks; check transmission fluid for dark/burnt condition; inspect U-joints for wear. Verify brake system fully functional — larger drums must be in proper condition for safe loaded operation. Check wheel bearing condition on full-float axle — outer bearings require periodic service.

Price Guide

1967–1972 C20: driver $16,000–$26,000; show $38,000–$58,000. Square Body C20 (1973–1987): driver $14,000–$24,000; show $32,000–$50,000. First gen 1960–1966: $13,000–$22,000 driver. The 10–20% C20 discount vs. C10 is consistent — a reliable feature of the market representing real value for buyers who want the stronger truck.

Did You Know?

The GM 14-bolt full-floating rear axle has been factory-fitted in various forms to trucks produced into the 2000s. The C20 designation was retired in 1987 when GM switched to the C2500 nomenclature. Heavy-duty fleet operators — moving companies, farms, contractors — routinely ran C20s to 300,000–400,000 miles with regular maintenance, a testament to the drivetrain's engineering margin.

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