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[Tony]

My sister-in-law sent me a FWC price list from back in 1977. At the time, my parents had a FWC on a Chevy Blazer and brother and sister-in-law were thinking of getting one for their pickup. They decided to pass because the prices were too high. Too bad my 2010 Grandby didn't cost $1995!

Edited by Tony, 24 November 2013 - 05:41 PM.

[KILR0Y]

That's A Cool Piece Of History. Thanks For Sharing, I Enjoyed Reviewing It!

[Kispiox]

And they would have us believe there is no price inflation.

[takesiteasy]

Interestingly, it seems the refrigerators were comparatively much more expensive than they are now.

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Boy one or two days to install depending on truck type.

It would be interesting to see one of these campers.

Listed to fit on vehicles like a Chevy Blazer,Dodge Ramcharger,Scout.They are SUV types,right?Not pickups.

Thanks for posting.

Frank

[Dughlas Stiubhart]

Interestingly, it seems the refrigerators were comparatively much more expensive than they are now.

Ain't that the truth!

[Dughlas Stiubhart]

Boy one or two days to install depending on truck type.

It would be interesting to see one of these campers.

Listed to fit on vehicles like a Chevy Blazer,Dodge Ramcharger,Scout.They are SUV types,right?Not pickups.

Thanks for posting.

Frank

In those days the fiberglass tops came off many SUVs so the camper was built above the truck body.  Note there isn't a model to fit a Suburban, which had an attached steel roof.   Now and then one shows up for sale here.

[billharr]

A dollar in 1977 had the buying power of $3.95 today. 

 

Hawk then $1945.00 = $7682.75

 

Water pump then $49.00 = $193.55 today

 

3 way refrigerator then $310 = $1224.50 today

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

I guess making a camper for the Blazer,ect. would be like making one for the Honda Ridgetop.

The Hawk would be a bargain today at those prices.

Frank

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Maybe Jeff,Ben or Marty from ATC might have some old photos.Since some of them worked for FWC back in the day.

Frank