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zippyphil
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Jun 04, 2015

minnie winnie i found for sale

I found a 1973 minnie winnie with a Dodge 360 and 37K miles. owner claims no leaks, new brakes, clean & started with updates on the inside, outside looks a bit rough. he is asking 6K. It also has 6 new tires, cv joints and full tune up. Any thoughts?







Thanks,
Phil

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  • It doesn't look bad for a 73 but its way too much money. For about the same $$$, you can get something at least 20 years newer...
  • I'd examine the frame in back of the rear axle very carefully, as there appears to be some deformation especially on the left side at the lower skirting. It may be nothing of importance, just some minor cosmetic damage, but to my eye it looks plausible that it could be a substantial structural problem as well, perhaps exacerbated by the cantilevered platform on the back.

    $7K does seem steep for something that old, but maybe it would be worth that if it's in excellent condition. I guess it's really worth whatever someone is willing to pay, which for old and relatively uncommon units (or no longer common units) doesn't always have much to do with scientifically sound judgment.
  • My son just sold a 1978 larger version of that unit for $2000.00 and everything in it worked.
  • zippyphil wrote:
    Ok thats what I was thinking also. he claims he needs $$$ for his wifes surgery. I am also in Florida and we had a ton of rain the past 2 days. I would like to see how the RV really held up. I like those older Dodge engines. I had a 319 and slant 6 back in the 80's.

    thanks for the quick input. My guess is this guy will try to stick to 4K


    Well, it has a disabled plate, and the back bumper looks like it was modified to carry a wheelchair-so the story about his wife's surgery could be true. I love the retro look. Check for musky odors, rodents/bugs, rust and LEAKS!
  • Those slant 6's are bombproof. If you find one, check it out.
  • Ok thats what I was thinking also. he claims he needs $$$ for his wifes surgery. I am also in Florida and we had a ton of rain the past 2 days. I would like to see how the RV really held up. I like those older Dodge engines. I had a 319 and slant 6 back in the 80's.

    thanks for the quick input. My guess is this guy will try to stick to 4K
  • If the tires are actually new (and I would check the date codes to confirm) then that is about $1000 worth of tires.

    We paid $7500 for our 1990 Winnebago Warior about 6 years ago. I think we overpaid considering what we had to fix on it after we got it.
  • he,s right tires and other under the hood things hoses belts etc and 2k would be a fair price.
  • To much for to old
    I wouldn't pay over 2000 for it. Consider you WILL REPEAT WILL need new tires no matter how much tread. RV tires age out not wear out