Any thoughts on a late 70's Jamboree?
I found one I might be interested in that is based on a Chevy chassis. Any thoughts on these? It's a shorty at 21 ft, but the guy says the running gear is sound. I'm more concerned with the qua...
Forum Discussion
Whoa Here . . .
And right you are, the coach is much more of an issue than the chassis. The coaches of that period were stick and staple with aluminum sheet as cover. If water leaks into the structural framework, the construction grade pine rots pretty fast. Repair is a big project. If you have any doubt how big an issue, go read the Tin Can Tourists that restore old campers.
So, if you see evidence of interior water damage, reconsider both the price and if you want to tackle this or not. I have seen it done.
The chassis, is simple. Even that old parts can be had or substituted. Just watch out for 16.5 inch wheels. Tire are not all that easy to get and new wheels can be expensive.
Matt
And right you are, the coach is much more of an issue than the chassis. The coaches of that period were stick and staple with aluminum sheet as cover. If water leaks into the structural framework, the construction grade pine rots pretty fast. Repair is a big project. If you have any doubt how big an issue, go read the Tin Can Tourists that restore old campers.
So, if you see evidence of interior water damage, reconsider both the price and if you want to tackle this or not. I have seen it done.
The chassis, is simple. Even that old parts can be had or substituted. Just watch out for 16.5 inch wheels. Tire are not all that easy to get and new wheels can be expensive.
Matt
