1967 Avion Camper on Idaho Craigslist - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Motorfist · 05-20-2019, 12:24 PM

Not mine but thought I'd share this. I also thought about posting on one of the CL threads but those things are so long I dont know how many folks read them.

https://eastidaho.craigslist.org/rvs...866651469.html

More pics in the ad.

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-21-2019, 02:10 AM

That's a really cool camper. But it looks totally out of place on that truck.

'63GENIII · 05-21-2019, 11:32 PM

I really like the Avions. Almost as much as an Alaskan, Pullman or even the cool old Gemtops. That thing is HUGE and looks pretty heavy though. I could only imagine it on my Long Step. I bet there would be 2' hanging over each side! Super cool vintage cab over though!

Didn't Hemmingway have one? or am I thinking of the wrong writer?

**truckster** · 05-22-2019, 12:05 AM

Looks pretty cool... kind of has that Airstream vibe going on.

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-22-2019, 02:49 AM

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Looks pretty cool... kind of has that Airstream vibe going on.

Yeah. Imagine that baby all polished up.

There's a guy up here that restores vintage Airstreams. They are works of art. But if the sun hits them a certain way. They'll blind you.

**truckster** · 05-22-2019, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

Yeah. Imagine that baby all polished up.

Exactly what I was thinking. If I owned that, I'd have to go to work on it with a buffer. I think it would be beautiful.

Motorfist · 05-22-2019, 10:52 AM

I had a 69 c20 Custom Camper Longhorn with an Isuzu Diesel in it until last fall when I sold it. I told the wife she should be glad I sold it because if I still had it, we'd now have an Avion Camper for it too! Seeing this ad is the first time I have regretted letting that truck go...

1976gmc20 · 05-22-2019, 11:32 AM

Never seen an Avion with a front dinette. And that looks like a half ton pickup under it ?

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Didn't Hemmingway have one? or am I thinking of the wrong writer?

Steinbeck had a non-cabover "fishing-hut" style camper, with the raised portion in the middle like an old railroad car for standing height.

McQueen had an aluminum non-cabover camper on an early fifties Chevy/GMC. Lots of pictures of it online.

**special-K** · 05-22-2019, 11:38 AM

I would never polish that. I'd spend my time camping in it. Something about in the wilds and bright flashy objects don't mix for me. I also believe they are anodized. Avions are of the same if not better quality of the Airstreams. Airstream is just the better know, therefore the survivor. The same can be said for Silver Streaks.

I got rid of my Huntsman because I didn't want a tall bulky camper I couldn't tow with anymore, or I'd have my sister's boyfriend check it out for me. They are in Driggs.

1976gmc20 · 05-22-2019, 12:51 PM

The Avion was not that shiny when new. When I was a kid in AZ and we were camping in CO we met a family from Niles MI that had an Avion on a 1966 F-250. Funny thing, we went to that same lake again the next year and they were there again! (1967/1968)

Motorfist · 05-22-2019, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I would never polish that. I'd spend my time camping in it. Something about in the wilds and bright flashy objects don't mix for me. I also believe they are anodized. Avions are of the same if not better quality of the Airstreams. Airstream is just the better know, therefore the survivor. The same can be said for Silver Streaks.

I got rid of my Huntsman because I didn't want a tall bulky camper I couldn't tow with anymore, or I'd have my sister's boyfriend check it out for me. They are in Driggs.

Driggs is a beautiful area. I'm just about an hours drive from there and only 20 minutes from the camper. I can go look at it for you if you change your mind.

CG · 05-22-2019, 06:47 PM

Super cool, but not Five G's cool ... IMO =)

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-22-2019, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Super cool, but not Five G's cool ... IMO =)

You might be surprised what those vintage RV's go for. Just like vintage cars & trucks. $$$$$ I was lucky to get my motorhome at a good price. But it still wasn't cheap.

1976gmc20 · 05-22-2019, 08:43 PM

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Super cool, but not Five G's cool ... IMO =)

Have you priced campers lately ???

That's cheap if it's in usable condition. The Capri "cowboy camper" is up over $7000 now for the base model. That's just a stoop height shell with a bed.

CG · 05-22-2019, 09:06 PM

Ive looked at several for much less. Three grand range ... To me, and this is just me, the ones at three grand were pretty nice. But still needed too much work at three grand. Im not saying the going price isn't five grand, just saying ive seen them for less and its more than I personally would pay. I was on the hunt for one of these for a long time. I suppose I was looking for that elusive extra good deal =)

**special-K** · 05-23-2019, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 1976gmc20

The Avion was not that shiny when new. When I was a kid in AZ and we were camping in CO we met a family from Niles MI that had an Avion on a 1966 F-250. Funny thing, we went to that same lake again the next year and they were there again! (1967/1968)

That's a cool thing right there.

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Originally Posted by Motorfist

Driggs is a beautiful area. I'm just about an hours drive from there and only 20 minutes from the camper. I can go look at it for you if you change your mind.

Thanks for the offer. I want an 8' crank-up for better off hiway use, tow a trailer, and haul kayaks up top
Yeah, they bought a piece o' crap place up there built before permits and have it pretty nice now. Location location location... jealousy! She has a Vanagon with a Subaru motor for camping.

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Originally Posted by 1976gmc20

Never seen an Avion with a front dinette. And that looks like a half ton pickup under it.

That's an 8-lugger

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Originally Posted by CG

Ive looked at several for much less. Three grand range ... To me, and this is just me, the ones at three grand were pretty nice. But still needed too much work at three grand. Im not saying the going price isn't five grand, just saying ive seen them for less and its more than I personally would pay. I was on the hunt for one of these for a long time. I suppose I was looking for that elusive extra good deal =)

I remember when you were on the hunt.

1976gmc20 · 05-23-2019, 10:46 AM

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That's a cool thing right there.

Yeah, they had a blonde daughter about my age and we friended around together for the several days that we were both there. Another family at that campground had their little boy go missing and she and I were running around looking for him along with everyone else. This was just shortly after that couple got murdered at a campground near Silverton, so we were even peering down into the toilet pits. They found the little boy above ground somewhere without our help.

Next summer she stayed at home with relatives.

Custom 68 · 05-23-2019, 04:53 PM

The listing is now gone...

05-20-2019, 12:24 PM	#1
Motorfist Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ririe, Idaho Posts: 136	1967 Avion Camper on Idaho Craigslist Not mine but thought I'd share this. I also thought about posting on one of the CL threads but those things are so long I dont know how many folks read them. https://eastidaho.craigslist.org/rvs...866651469.html More pics in the ad. __________________ 67 c30 Cab and Chassis (ex motorhome truck) 68 c10 LWB 70 c30 Cab and Chassis 133" converted to Longhorn 72 K10 LWB Rust Bucket Hunting Truck

05-21-2019, 02:10 AM	#2
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: 1967 Avion Camper on Idaho Craigslist That's a really cool camper. But it looks totally out of place on that truck. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

05-21-2019, 11:32 PM	#3
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: 1967 Avion Camper on Idaho Craigslist I really like the Avions. Almost as much as an Alaskan, Pullman or even the cool old Gemtops. That thing is HUGE and looks pretty heavy though. I could only imagine it on my Long Step. I bet there would be 2' hanging over each side! Super cool vintage cab over though! Didn't Hemmingway have one? or am I thinking of the wrong writer? __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

05-22-2019, 12:05 AM	#4
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: 1967 Avion Camper on Idaho Craigslist Looks pretty cool... kind of has that Airstream vibe going on. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

05-22-2019, 10:52 AM	#7
Motorfist Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ririe, Idaho Posts: 136	Re: 1967 Avion Camper on Idaho Craigslist I had a 69 c20 Custom Camper Longhorn with an Isuzu Diesel in it until last fall when I sold it. I told the wife she should be glad I sold it because if I still had it, we'd now have an Avion Camper for it too! Seeing this ad is the first time I have regretted letting that truck go... __________________ 67 c30 Cab and Chassis (ex motorhome truck) 68 c10 LWB 70 c30 Cab and Chassis 133" converted to Longhorn 72 K10 LWB Rust Bucket Hunting Truck

05-22-2019, 11:38 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1967 Avion Camper on Idaho Craigslist I would never polish that. I'd spend my time camping in it. Something about in the wilds and bright flashy objects don't mix for me. I also believe they are anodized. Avions are of the same if not better quality of the Airstreams. Airstream is just the better know, therefore the survivor. The same can be said for Silver Streaks. I got rid of my Huntsman because I didn't want a tall bulky camper I couldn't tow with anymore, or I'd have my sister's boyfriend check it out for me. They are in Driggs. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-22-2019, 12:51 PM	#10
1976gmc20 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Montana Posts: 3,696	Re: 1967 Avion Camper on Idaho Craigslist The Avion was not that shiny when new. When I was a kid in AZ and we were camping in CO we met a family from Niles MI that had an Avion on a 1966 F-250. Funny thing, we went to that same lake again the next year and they were there again! (1967/1968) __________________ Current/past Chevy/GMC trucks: 1958 Chevy C-60; 1965 GMC C-50; 1965 Chevy C-10; 1971 Chevy K-10; 1973 Chevy K-20; 1976 GMC C-20; 1977 Chevy C-10 Suburban; 1980 Chevy K-10; 1989 Chevy K1500; 1991 GMC V1500 Suburban; 2016 Chevy K2500 HD Other vehicles: 1988 Jeep XJ; 2011 Toyota 4Runner

05-22-2019, 06:47 PM	#12
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: 1967 Avion Camper on Idaho Craigslist Super cool, but not Five G's cool ... IMO =) __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

05-22-2019, 09:06 PM	#15
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: 1967 Avion Camper on Idaho Craigslist Ive looked at several for much less. Three grand range ... To me, and this is just me, the ones at three grand were pretty nice. But still needed too much work at three grand. Im not saying the going price isn't five grand, just saying ive seen them for less and its more than I personally would pay. I was on the hunt for one of these for a long time. I suppose I was looking for that elusive extra good deal =) __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

05-23-2019, 04:53 PM	#18
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: 1967 Avion Camper on Idaho Craigslist The listing is now gone... __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"



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