Vintage Topper Restoration. Smith Built Canopy Truck Shell.

This project took a bit of time. Thanks for watching as I completely disassemble and rebuild this dilapidated camper topper. As usual, I like to do things inexpensively and yet I'm a perfectionist...well as much as necessary, I guess. Enjoy the process of basically building a new topper. I replaced the frame and interior. I added some fun lights to it and gave it a fresh look. Imagine the adventure that can be had in a rig like this. I'm excited to get out and explore the outdoors with my family and friends now that it's complete. It was a lot of fun bringing this Smith Built Canopy back to life. Now it's time to get out with my family and enjoy it. Come along as we get Back to Life!

[@BRay.549]

Fantastic restoration. Looks even better sittin on that old Ford.

[@backtolife208]

@@BRay.549 thank you! It’s been fun using it too.

[@kadinrose6710]

Very proud to be your 668th subscriber

[@backtolife208]

@@kadinrose6710 Ha! I’m proud to have you along for the ride!

[@pete3861]

I live in NZ and I’ve been trying to find a topper for awhile. Great work!

[@backtolife208]

@@pete3861 Thank you! I hope you find one soon.

[@dylanbill3964]

I’m in nz too ! I have a 1973 k20 4wd think I’m gonna just make one

[@pete3861]

@@dylanbill3964 ha well done mate. I’m thinking the same. Seen a few vids of how to do it. Should be fun. Good look brutha 🙂

[@nateeide8408]

Coolest truck ever, well, maybe 2nd coolest :)

[@backtolife208]

Haha! Yours needs a topper, eh?

[@benzkeez]

Wow! Now I’m kinda pumped up on restoring my shell topper that sits on my 68 F100 SB 4x4. Your rig is similar to mine in that it also has a konieg winch on an extended front bumper. I appreciate your video. I can use it for reference when I take on this restoration project . Great job!

[@backtolife208]

@@benzkeez sounds like you have quite a cool rig! I hope your project turns out great! Thanks for watching.

[@benzkeez]

@@backtolife208 Yeah I really like it. The guy I bought it from was in a 4 wheel drive club in Colorado. Mechanically it’s in decent shape, he worked on it and kept it up but it was parked for a few years. I just need to work on the cancer and a couple of dents and need to replace the carburetor. Thanks again!👍

[@dane.2079]

Looking good!

[@backtolife208]

Thank you, sir!

[@2tonfun402]

Sitting with the family watching, glad you’re back! Great quality videos, cant wait to see the compressor video, was just looking for it in your shop.

[@backtolife208]

Thanks for that! We’ll see if I can keep after it! I cleaned the front of my shop last week and assessed that project. Soon. When are you putting out another video?

[@2tonfun402]

@@backtolife208 I should make another, lost interest on my channel for now

[@backtolife208]

@@2tonfun402I totally understand. It’s auction season and the season for working on…I mean driving your truck…

[@dane.2079]

​@@backtolife208 @2tonfun402 you two could collaborate...

[@fia1921]

Teardrop campers seem to be getting a lot of attention. I’ve watched a couple videos of people making their own out of Harbor Freight trailers. I like this set up better.

[@backtolife208]

I’m glad you like it! I’ve got a plan in my head for a couple teardrop campers. I think each have their own pros and cons. I like this set up too. Thanks for watching!

[@durreck]

Next time try using spray foam and level it off with an oscillating tool.. that way we can see your wife spend a good hour picking it out of your beard...

[@backtolife208]

Hahaha! That would be an enjoyable video I’d bet!