Another day, another derelict Chevrolet or GMC pickup with a camper attachment. Despite being fairly limited in production numbers, enough people seemed to have bought these interesting GMC Casa Grande / Chevrolet Blazer Chalet conversions when new, as we’ve seen a fair number pop up over the last few months. This one is probably the furthest from completion we’ve seen, but it is the less often spotted GMC variety, which may count for something if you’ve been holding out for one. The Chalet / Casa Grande package gave buyers a factory warranted camper conversion that would comfortably sleep two passengers all with the go-anywhere convenience of four-wheel drive. Find the GMC here on Facebook Marketplace for $1,500 in Deer Park, WI.

Now, before you get your hopes up, understand that this is a very, very rough vehicle. The seller pulls no punches about this. He notes that it looks to have been partially parted out at one time, as there is no engine and the rear axle was cut out of the truck by the leaf spring hangars, which suggests the previous caretaker didn’t see much need to be delicate with what some truck enthusiasts might consider a collector’s item. The seller also notes that every panel is damaged in some way, with rust or dents or dings, or more likely, all three. On the bright side, the must-have camper shell is still there and as you can see, the pop-top is still functional.

Still, that’s about it for good news. Whoever buys this would likely be wise to remove the shell and junk the rest. That being said, I can still understand if you’re passionate about these factory camper trucks that you might be inclined to try and save this one. The seller doesn’t go into great detail about the rust situation, and that’s what would be the make or break for me in terms of trying to fix the ills on display. The bottom line is that any of these camper projects you buy in rough condition are likely to need a complete interior gut – it’s just the sad reality of a neglected vehicle that people can live in. If you want to avoid this stage of the restoration, you’ll need to buy one of the better examples that occasionally pops onto the market. At the end of the day, if the rust isn’t terminal, sourcing a decent 350 and a rear axle isn’t a major hurdle.

The cabin actually looks pretty decent, and the seller seems to say as much. Still, if you take another look at the pictures, you can see the rust goes pretty deep into the panels – which makes it very likely that it goes fairly deep into the chassis as well. The seller says this is even a rough parts truck, and that sort of honesty is rare in today’s marketplace. The price seems high for what amounts to a useable camper shell, but if you have an otherwise decent Chalet or Casa Grande missing this vital component, there’s likely no limit to what you’ll pay to complete the restoration of a good one. These sorts of finds are always a touch depressing to me, but hopefully, this adventure rig made some good memories before its demise.