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CSTGURU · 10-22-2018, 09:39 PM

Thanks, ya i was kind of inspired by your tangerine ones. And those bubble windows are so cool, at first i was not a fan, but now i really like this style cap with the slanted sides so much better than the slab sided box style ones.
And i really like how light they are to lift on and off. almost a one person job!

**Already Gone** · 10-24-2018, 02:12 AM

I found this truck near my home by taking a detour because through an alley because of road repairs. I just noticed the camper says Winnibago over the doors and there is a sticker on it rear left that says assembled by a Saskatchewan company, now defunct I checked, and I wonder does anyone know if Winnebago sold these in boxes and someone had to put them together.

**special-K** · 10-24-2018, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by CSTGURU

Thanks, ya i was kind of inspired by your tangerine ones. And those bubble windows are so cool, at first i was not a fan, but now i really like this style cap with the slanted sides so much better than the slab sided box style ones.
And i really like how light they are to lift on and off. almost a one person job!

I never liked the bubble windows. I figure if I have windows I want ones that open and privacy is a good thing. Those were for old men. Well, fast forward a few decades and... Hey, who you callin' old? I was going to say "Now I like them for their vintage value"... ok?

Light? I think they are lighter than downtown air! I just got under the middle with my back and walked (slid) it carefully to it's balancing point to get off the back with my son. I could do the whole operation but no need to risk it slipping off making ugly.

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

I found this truck near my home by taking a detour because through an alley because of road repairs. I just noticed the camper says Winnibago over the doors and there is a sticker on it rear left that says assembled by a Saskatchewan company, now defunct I checked, and I wonder does anyone know if Winnebago sold these in boxes and someone had to put them together.

Take more detours! I guess Winnebago might have done that for shipping to dealers. Or maybe there were a few regional "authorized assemblers". I had one that was cab-high with the curve running the length of the bed. It was fully insulated and paneled with interior lights... deluxe, and had the woodgrain. It still sits at a friend's farm being used to store junk under. I always look at it thinking I'd like to get it back, but he damaged it pretty well with a tractor or something.

**Cali72K20** · 10-25-2018, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

I found this truck near my home by taking a detour because through an alley because of road repairs. I just noticed the camper says Winnibago over the doors and there is a sticker on it rear left that says assembled by a Saskatchewan company, now defunct I checked, and I wonder does anyone know if Winnebago sold these in boxes and someone had to put them together.

WOW! I have never seen one of those, is that a door inside of a door on the rear? Did you get any pictures of the inside? Thanks for posting, my new favorite thread for sure. Lot of awesome campers here!

**Already Gone** · 10-26-2018, 12:21 AM

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WOW! I have never seen one of those, is that a door inside of a door on the rear? Did you get any pictures of the inside? Thanks for posting, my new favorite thread for sure. Lot of awesome campers here!

Haven't seen it inside yet but will post if I get to see inside.

**FirstOwner69** · 10-26-2018, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

I found this truck near my home by taking a detour because through an alley because of road repairs. I just noticed the camper says Winnibago over the doors and there is a sticker on it rear left that says assembled by a Saskatchewan company, now defunct I checked, and I wonder does anyone know if Winnebago sold these in boxes and someone had to put them together.

Perhaps they were assembled up your way by an company Winnebago contracted with to avoid paying or reduce import fees/tariffs.

**Already Gone** · 10-26-2018, 12:22 AM

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Perhaps they were assembled up your way by an company Winnebago contracted with to avoid paying or reduce import fees/tariffs.

Probably shipping had a bearing on that too.

**special-K** · 10-26-2018, 05:56 AM

Interesting about the Winnebago units being assembled by vendors to say the least. To avoid duty fees may very well be it. But to enable shipping more with less bulk could be another reason. But I don't know if that was done in the states and there are plenty of states plenty far from Winnebago's home.

**pryorstemmed** · 10-26-2018, 07:49 AM

https://billings.craigslist.org/rvs/...728624084.html

Here is a nice little one for an 8' bed, north of Billings.

Hotcorner · 10-26-2018, 01:57 PM

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https://billings.craigslist.org/rvs/...728624084.html

Here is a nice little one for an 8' bed, north of Billings.

If that was closer, I’d be out the door right now.

**Already Gone** · 10-26-2018, 02:10 PM

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https://billings.craigslist.org/rvs/...728624084.html

Here is a nice little one for an 8' bed, north of Billings.

I dont see any jacks on the side so how do you get the camper off and on the truck?

**pryorstemmed** · 10-26-2018, 05:21 PM

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I dont see any jacks on the side so how do you get the camper off and on the truck?

Probably used a set of old tripod camper jacks to take it off.

**jocko** · 10-26-2018, 09:51 PM

Overhead compartment will only fit skinny people

**special-K** · 10-27-2018, 08:18 AM

That thing is a perfect small camper for occasional use. The overhead provides a lot of storage out of the way. With it fully enclosed you can store your gear in it while it rests off the truck. I don't like stands hanging off the sides of my trucks anyway. I had free standing tri-pods for my '71 camper truck. I would rig up a sturdy deck height stand for it out of steel pipe to slide it onto.

SKT · 10-27-2018, 11:50 AM

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SKT · 10-27-2018, 11:51 AM

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**pryorstemmed** · 10-27-2018, 12:25 PM

https://wyoming.craigslist.org/pts/d...697301987.html

Here is a nice one in Cody, WY. Pricey, but in nice shape!

SKT · 10-27-2018, 02:02 PM

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https://wyoming.craigslist.org/pts/d...697301987.html

here is a nice one in cody, wy. Pricey, but in nice shape!

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SKT · 10-27-2018, 02:03 PM

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https://wyoming.craigslist.org/pts/d...697301987.html

here is a nice one in cody, wy. Pricey, but in nice shape!

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**jocko** · 10-27-2018, 02:20 PM

I cannot tell you how much I want to move the NW... That sure looks a lot like the cap on Pete's old GMC.... Hmm.

If anyone just HAPPENS to be driving Wyoming to/thru Texas, I'd make it worth the your while to swing by and pick this up

**special-K** · 10-28-2018, 07:27 AM

That cap is correct for the square body as well. But I'm glad he's selling it. I'd buy that one, too.

Not sure if this has been shown.

**pryorstemmed** · 10-28-2018, 01:59 PM

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Not sure if this has been shown.

When I get another longbed, this is the topper I will look for. Wow, that is nice.

**jocko** · 10-28-2018, 12:27 PM

Yeah I don't understand the 'not correct for the era' comment by the seller either. It's absolutely correct for an early square. Meanwhile, he probably inadvertently discouraged about half of his potential buyers that own squares that may not know enough to know that he's incorrect..

**special-K** · 10-28-2018, 05:09 PM

Sexy ain't it? I bet that's some good fiberglass work.

Here's another west coast alumneeya. I don't think I've saved any from this thread, yet.

DEAK71C10 · 10-31-2018, 09:26 PM

Stutz Bearcat, Elkhart Indiana

10-22-2018, 09:39 PM	#1
CSTGURU Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: MANITOBA Posts: 48	Re: Caps, toppers, camper shells - ONLY! Thanks, ya i was kind of inspired by your tangerine ones. And those bubble windows are so cool, at first i was not a fan, but now i really like this style cap with the slanted sides so much better than the slab sided box style ones. And i really like how light they are to lift on and off. almost a one person job!

10-24-2018, 02:12 AM	#2
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,105	Re: Caps, toppers, camper shells - ONLY! I found this truck near my home by taking a detour because through an alley because of road repairs. I just noticed the camper says Winnibago over the doors and there is a sticker on it rear left that says assembled by a Saskatchewan company, now defunct I checked, and I wonder does anyone know if Winnebago sold these in boxes and someone had to put them together. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

10-26-2018, 05:56 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Caps, toppers, camper shells - ONLY! Interesting about the Winnebago units being assembled by vendors to say the least. To avoid duty fees may very well be it. But to enable shipping more with less bulk could be another reason. But I don't know if that was done in the states and there are plenty of states plenty far from Winnebago's home. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 10-27-2018 at 08:10 AM.

10-26-2018, 07:49 AM	#9
pryorstemmed 4wd Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: WY/MT/ND Posts: 576	Re: Caps, toppers, camper shells - ONLY! https://billings.craigslist.org/rvs/...728624084.html Here is a nice little one for an 8' bed, north of Billings. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB K10 Original Paint 350/350 AC (Added) Tach/Tilt 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB K10-Buckets/Tach/Tilt/Wood Bed/Manual Throttle/Marker Lamps 1972 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper K20 AC/Tilt/Aux Tank/Aux Battery/Wood Bed 1970 Olds 442 W-30 M-21 4-speed 1978 Ford F250 4x4 Ranger-Explorer-Camper Special Marti Report: 1 of 1 1986 K30 Silverado Crew Cab 502/TH400 2002 Silverado LT 2500 Duramax Long bed Crew Cab 4x4 107K original miles 2022 RAM Bighorn 1500 Waldoch edition ...Daily Driver

10-26-2018, 09:51 PM	#13
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,940	Re: Caps, toppers, camper shells - ONLY! Overhead compartment will only fit skinny people

10-27-2018, 08:18 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Caps, toppers, camper shells - ONLY! That thing is a perfect small camper for occasional use. The overhead provides a lot of storage out of the way. With it fully enclosed you can store your gear in it while it rests off the truck. I don't like stands hanging off the sides of my trucks anyway. I had free standing tri-pods for my '71 camper truck. I would rig up a sturdy deck height stand for it out of steel pipe to slide it onto. __________________ "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 ~

10-27-2018, 11:50 AM	#15
SKT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Location: Posts: 8,261	Re: Caps, toppers, camper shells - ONLY! __________________ ... Click here to see thousands of 'Abandoned & Neglected' Chevy trucks rotting away... ...

10-27-2018, 11:51 AM	#16
SKT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Location: Posts: 8,261	Re: Caps, toppers, camper shells - ONLY! __________________ ... Click here to see thousands of 'Abandoned & Neglected' Chevy trucks rotting away... ...

10-27-2018, 12:25 PM	#17
pryorstemmed 4wd Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: WY/MT/ND Posts: 576	Re: Caps, toppers, camper shells - ONLY! https://wyoming.craigslist.org/pts/d...697301987.html Here is a nice one in Cody, WY. Pricey, but in nice shape! __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB K10 Original Paint 350/350 AC (Added) Tach/Tilt 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB K10-Buckets/Tach/Tilt/Wood Bed/Manual Throttle/Marker Lamps 1972 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper K20 AC/Tilt/Aux Tank/Aux Battery/Wood Bed 1970 Olds 442 W-30 M-21 4-speed 1978 Ford F250 4x4 Ranger-Explorer-Camper Special Marti Report: 1 of 1 1986 K30 Silverado Crew Cab 502/TH400 2002 Silverado LT 2500 Duramax Long bed Crew Cab 4x4 107K original miles 2022 RAM Bighorn 1500 Waldoch edition ...Daily Driver

10-27-2018, 02:20 PM	#20
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,940	Re: Caps, toppers, camper shells - ONLY! I cannot tell you how much I want to move the NW... That sure looks a lot like the cap on Pete's old GMC.... Hmm. If anyone just HAPPENS to be driving Wyoming to/thru Texas, I'd make it worth the your while to swing by and pick this up Last edited by jocko; 10-27-2018 at 03:51 PM.

10-28-2018, 07:27 AM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Caps, toppers, camper shells - ONLY! That cap is correct for the square body as well. But I'm glad he's selling it. I'd buy that one, too. Not sure if this has been shown. Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

10-28-2018, 12:27 PM	#23
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,940	Re: Caps, toppers, camper shells - ONLY! Yeah I don't understand the 'not correct for the era' comment by the seller either. It's absolutely correct for an early square. Meanwhile, he probably inadvertently discouraged about half of his potential buyers that own squares that may not know enough to know that he's incorrect..

10-28-2018, 05:09 PM	#24
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Caps, toppers, camper shells - ONLY! Sexy ain't it? I bet that's some good fiberglass work. Here's another west coast alumneeya. I don't think I've saved any from this thread, yet. Attached Images __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 10-29-2018 at 08:32 AM.

10-31-2018, 09:26 PM	#25
DEAK71C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Thumb, Michigan Posts: 32	Re: Caps, toppers, camper shells - ONLY! Stutz Bearcat, Elkhart Indiana



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