Ford OEM camper shell

vettman · #1 (**permalink**) 03-20-2003, 03:57 PM

I'm the original owner of a '76 F350 camper special, supercab. I ordered the truck with the factory fiberglass camper shell. A few years back I misplaced the window lock for one of the shell's sliding windows. It had been re-glued many times, and I forgot where I put it the last time it came loose.

Does anyone know of a source for a replacement, please let me know ?

The lock is a two-part black plastic item. One part mounts to the non-slider piece of glass, the other to the slider. Locks by a press and twist cam action, when the two parts line up.

karljay · #2 (**permalink**) 03-20-2003, 11:03 PM

I bought an OEM one just like what you have and I was told that it was made by GemTop. I'd search around for a GemTop dealer.

vettman · #3 (**permalink**) 03-21-2003, 10:00 AM

Thanks, KarlJay; I'll see if I can contact Gem Top.

vettman · #4 (**permalink**) 03-21-2003, 07:33 PM

Karljay... FWIT, I contacted Gem Tops and was advised by their customer service rep that the Ford OEM camper shell was made by Rockwell International, a division that has been out of business for several years. I guess I'll keep looking for the missing lock--I know I didn't throw it away, so it's got to be hiding in one of my tool/storage drawers. The reason I got re-interested in finding the lock and re-gluing is because I have found a very strong, new (to me), 2-part adhesive (resin and liquid) with a bonding strength you wouldn't believe. It's called Plast-aid.

Mil1ion · #5 (**permalink**) 03-21-2003, 09:00 PM

I'm still looking for it for you!

vettman · #6 (**permalink**) 03-22-2003, 10:16 AM

Thanks, Dennis; I appreciate your assistance.
John

vettman · #7 (**permalink**) 03-22-2003, 12:30 PM

I found the missing window lock!! This will be my last post on this thread. I'll re-install with the new adhesive on Monday.