New Member ( Looking for Info )

[78futura]

Hi everyone ,
I am new to the forum I just purchased a 78 Chinook Futura I am having some difficulty finding very much background info on our " Little Guy " ...
I have found very little info and was hoping that someone might be able to give me some more history , such as the number of this model that was manufactured and how long it was actually in production ?

Thanks for your help
Stephen

[Norman&Michele]

I am of NO HELP with giving you any information regarding your new addition. BUT, I am sure there are several members of this forum that will shed some light on your new-to-you camper ride. What I wanted to say, is it is SO COOL! Looks like it is in really pristine shape. Have fun with it, and you must post interior shots for us curious/nosy viewers. -Michele

[Blue~Go]

Welcome!

I've never seen a Chinook like yours (futura type body on Dodge van chassis). I have seen Toyota pickup based Class C's with a similar futura type body though.

What's it like inside? Naturally we want to see!

BG

[68camaro]

Very cool ride.....

[sm350bl]

Another vote for addition pics, That's pretty neat. Feel like it needs some CB antennas......

[Blue~Go]

That must be a gull-wing door? Could that be any cooler?!

[chin_k]

I don't think it is a gull wing. Here is one on a Toyota. The side entry door has two sections. It is not a Futura, but you got the idea.

[Scott]

It's a one piece door, hinged at the front looks like.

[chin_k]

Right. I found one with larger pic. Sorry for making this more confusing than needed.



(edit: I also could have click on Steve's pics and get a larger verison. )

[Kirah]

Not sure how many were made, but this article (https://tincantourists.com/wiki/doku.php?id=chinook) indicates they were only made for about three years - 1976-79.