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Posted By: garryk6 on 04/09/12 04:13pm

Here is another C-10 for someone to go rescue! It is rough, but complete!
Avion C-10

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: AnEv942 on 04/09/12 05:11pm

I wonder unless a tree fell on it if the previous owners ever got a handle on backing it up, that poor thing is beat.

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Posted By: garryk6 on 04/09/12 08:11pm

garryk6 wrote:

Here is another C-10 for someone to go rescue! It is rough, but complete!
Avion C-10

Here is another C-10 in much better shape, but alot more $$$. I have not seen a layout like the layout here??? It looks like the gaucho model with a solid mount table... ANyone else see a C-10 dinette like this one?
GarryC-10 in Oregon

Posted By: ticki2 on 04/09/12 08:50pm

I haven't seen that layout but I have a brochure that shows one . It was called a Custom Side Dinette , there was also a Custom Front Dinette and the most typical the Side Gaucho .

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'68 Avion C-11
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Posted By: garryk6 on 05/03/12 11:53pm

Hey Avion Guys and Gals,
I am heading out on the second voyage of the Kodiak Avion, and was working on a few things before I leave, and was looking at the door. The PO glued all the panes shut with sealer, and the operating mechanisms are missing. Can anyone with the Jalousie window in their door take some pics so I can see what it is supposed to look like. e-bay has many parts, but I have to go by picture... I have the inner screen frame, so I know where the operator is supposed to go, but that is it... Summer is coming, and I bet that momma would like some ventilation at the campsite. Also has anyone figured out how to put a screen door on these old campers?

Thanks again,
Garry in Kodiak

Posted By: rfuerst911sc on 05/05/12 05:56am

garryk6 wrote:

I saw this on TV and I'm thinking about trying one on my Avion.

https://www.magicmeshscreens.com/?tag=im|sm|bi|gn&a_aid=011&a_bid=3f4b15e5

Posted By: 214skier on 05/05/12 10:00am

Thank you for chronicling your restoration. I really enjoyed this thread. Gorgeous camper!

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Posted By: rfuerst911sc on 05/05/12 05:03pm

What are you Avion guys using for LP bottles ? I know they originally came with horizontal bottles but can you use vertical bottles ? The regulator is setup for two hoses what size bottles are you using either vertical or horizontal ? I'm going to start my restoration soon and LP bottles are on the list as my TC did not come with them when I purchased it.It is a 1968 C11.

Posted By: sirdrakejr on 05/05/12 09:41pm

The Avion is shinier. The Avion carries more people. The Avion is not as big as the P-51. The Avion is also not as FAST as the P-51. Nice job on the Avion but when you get the P-51, be sure to post pics as you polish it.
Frank

2011 Palomino Maverick 1000SLLB on a 2004 Dodge Quadcab CTD Ram3500 SRW long bed equipped with Timbren springs, Stable Load bump stops, Rickson 19.5" wheels/"G" range tires and a Helwig "Big Wig" rear anti sway bar.

Posted By: garryk6 on 05/05/12 11:00pm

I have a C-10, so originally mine had two skinny verticle bottles. But Now I have one new horizontal bottle. Plan on setting it up, so I can use a BBQ bottle when stationary at a campsite. Will either haul it on a rack up front (future project) or squeeze it into the original propane locker, now used for power cord, sewer hose and jack tripods etc.
Garry (currently in Anchorage till Monday) Staying at Fam Camp JBER.

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