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Posted By: 67avion on 02/09/15 07:59am

GarryK wrote:

The kids were a little sad that they didn't go sledding, but they were happily making up Ford commercials, about the old school superduty with camper and plow, going anywhere we wanted to, pulling everything stuck out. You know how 13! And 15 year olds are, bigger is better...

A seriously great story. That is one that the kids won't forget.

Posted By: garryk6 on 02/09/15 10:36am

Well what i didnt know till this AM, the teacher friend took this picture, and posted it to Facebook thanking us. Here is her post...

"I'd like to say a huge "thank you" to Garry K and their kids for towing us out of the snow today!! AND plowing a path up to the Ski Chalet! AND towing out at least three other cars as well! Even with 4WD and studs, we were hopelessly stuck. Thanks for rescuing us Garry!!"

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Garry K
Wife + 4 kids
Retired Military Family.... Alway's on the move....
2002 F350 CCSB 5.4 6spd 4x4 in AK
1966 Avion C-10 Truck Camper

Posted By: 67avion on 02/09/15 12:44pm

"Avion camper goes to war. Plows roads and rescues multitudes."

Posted By: garryk6 on 02/11/15 12:14am

Dennis,
I have a question about your C10. I saw the YouTube interview you gave about your camper. As I was watching I saw your front window again, and wanted to know if there is any type of center upright bar in there, or is it all window? I am still torn of what to do about my occasional leaky front window... Also have you found a source of a more heavy duty crank gear mechanism for the louvered windows? My side windows keep stripping the crank mechanism, and I have replace several twice with the ones I've been able to buy off ebay. Any thoughts?

The rest of the C10 guys. Some of you are still rebuilding/building your campers, but if you have any ideas of what will last long term, I am definitely open for suggestions.

Thanks!
Garry

Posted By: 67avion on 02/11/15 09:03am

How can I find the interview?

Posted By: garryk6 on 02/11/15 10:42am

67avion wrote:

How can I find the interview?

Here is the link.

67Avion Interview in TX

Garry

Posted By: ticki2 on 02/11/15 11:29am

Garry , are you replacing the crank gears with Hehr parts or aftermarket ? There are several places that sell Hehr parts . All my originals are still working . The side and front windows are not jalousie but have operating panes at the bottom . The bath is a jalousie like yours.

'68 Avion C-11
'02 GMC DRW D/A flatbed

Posted By: garryk6 on 02/11/15 12:06pm

ticki2 wrote:

My Crank gear operators are labled as "Phillips" brand. Is that OEM? Where have you found Hehr operators?

Thanks!
Garry

Posted By: ticki2 on 02/11/15 04:21pm

garryk6 wrote:

ticki2 wrote:

My Crank gear operators are labled as "Phillips" brand. Is that OEM? Where have you found Hehr operators?

Thanks!
Garry

I don't know if Phillps is original , I'll check mine tomorrow when it's light out , I don't think so . Here are two places that carry Hehr parts , you might call to verify they are OEM .

http://www.parkin-acc.com/page3.html

http://www.pellandent.com/RV_Products_List.aspx?CategoryID=305

Posted By: ticki2 on 02/14/15 02:36pm

Garry , finally got around to checking those gear cranks , they have HEHR stamped in them .

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