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Total Rebuild of a 1979 Dodge Class C

oldtrucker63
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I would say some of you have seen the start of this build that my brother bgriffey had posted, Well I have now bought the RV from him and plan to post the pixs of the build I have found a lot of rot in this RV I have torn out everything on the inside and have the rear opened up and the skin off the lower driver side, I will be buying a camera for my wife for christmas and im sure she will take the pixs if I can learn HOW to post them on here, Please remember its winter here in Kentucky so it will be slow but we will keep the pixs coming, Like I said this will be a total build from floor to walls and roof and custom inside build so I would appreciate all the help I can get this will be my first build and I will be learning as I go so any info will help. THANKS......Tony Griffey.

A new RV can be very expensive and if you already own an outdated RV then you should just consider a complete RV remodel which can be a significant amount of money cheaper than the cost of a brand new model. If you are retired and use your RV to travel then why not save the money for your travels rather than on spending a large chunk of money on a brand new travelling vacation home. When you decide to have an RV remodel done you can have your old model completely gutted and rebuilt to look just like a newer RV and when the work is done you will not even recognize your old mobile home. Going about having a new RV to travel in this way can save you thousands of dollars and you will not have to worry about the payments on a brand new RV home. Many retired people are travelling this way nowadays so they can travel the country and be comfortable while doing it, and there are many others that own these vehicles that they will take on summer family camping trips. The RVโ€™s that are made today are unbelievable and have all of the luxuries of home at a fraction of the size, these make it great fir families and retired folks to travel comfortably, and having an RV remodel done you can make your old RV look just like a brand new one.

Statistics show that the amount of registered RV homes on the road is growing steadily every year, and much of this is due to the baby boomer generation retiring and wanting to travel the country in comfort and style. Having an RV remodel can make your RV brand new. Some things you may want to consider is having all new beds and appliances put in. Since RV appliances are smaller than your normal home kitchen appliances they are much cheaper, and a complete RV remodel will probably cost you anywhere from $5,000 to $12,000, depending on how many changes are being done. The latter price could even be a little more if you are having your RV completely gutted and redesigned. It will still save you a lot of money over purchasing a new RV home. Another thing to consider during your RV remodel is if you plan on just remodeling the inside or if you want to have the exterior redone as well, and if this is the case the project will cost more money but will still be cheaper than buying a new RV. Most of these vacationing and traveling vehicles have a type of siding on them, and the more modern ones are sometimes made of more durable fibreglasses and plastics, these materials are very nice since you do not ever have to worry about rusting.

If you plan on getting a loan out for this remodeling job then you will first want to get various estimates, much like a home remodeling project. Once you get all the estimates you want you can then apply for the amount of money through your financial institution or credit union. The amount of money you need should not be hard for you to get approved for, especially if you have good credit. If you are a retired individual you most likely can take the money out of your pension or 401 funds, and this would be your best bet due to interest rates. Usually the place where you originally bought the RV can do the remodel for you as well, and if they cannot they can usually refer you to someone who can do the job for you. With the popularity of these vehicles constantly growing there are also many new dealerships and shops that specialize in these vacation vehicles. Having a comfortable vehicle to travel year round in or to just vacation in yearly is a great asset and can also be a great stress reliever. It is also a very popular vehicle for families to use on family camping trips, and the nice thing is that if the kids want to rough it while camping they can just sent their tents up right outside the RV.
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bryan_h
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oldtrucker63 wrote:
I will be using the urathane paint its worth the extra cost for sure.


Tboss,

Many of us are using this forum as a guide for our own projects, if it is not too much posting it may be nice to have a set of painting instructions for the MH projects going on here. I have never sprayed anything but I will be some time with in the next twelve months (I hope.)

oldtrucker63
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I will be using the urathane paint its worth the extra cost for sure.
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oldtrucker63
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tboss wrote:
Hey driver my Daddy gave me one just like the welder in the pic. except mine is a ac/dc/reversed pol..it made by craftsman..its a greatw welder and welds great but the control handel floats on mine it hard to maintain the heat setting and it always floats up ,,someday I will try to fix the prob. but as for now I will just keep using my miller thunderbolt that I have had since 1971 and it still welds like new as a matter fact I used it today ,,run 2 12inch welds using a 7014 rod and it never even slowed down even with a low duty cycle...these machines have no movin parts except the fan moter,,thats what makes them last so long...Terry PS wht kind of paint are you gonna use
oil or urathane the urathane is best by far and easier to spray its very user friendly and dries very fast . Drying time is important ,the faster it sets the quicker you can apply the next coat,,,do you have a regulator on the compresser ,,,Im not trying to be nosey but the finish is what makes for a great job... wht Im trying to get at is have you ever done any spray painting if not I did it all my life and 15 yrs painting new dump trucks in a booth, and will be glad to walk you thru the process,,if you know wht your doing just tell me to take a hike, man I wish I was there with you to help,,,
Its should LOCK into place, That is what the lock is for You unlock the one handle then set your amps and then LOCK it in and it should not move.
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oldtrucker63
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OK Here is a little bit of black top coal hauling with 60 ton loads, The Off road will be up soon, Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UwKWTJTR24
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mobilefleet
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you probably already thought about this but it would be a good idea to have an access plate (hinged or screws) directly over the sending unit/fuel pump. That way if you were ever on the road and the pump quit or gauge was bad you wouldn't have to drop the tank for repairs. Since your flooring and all is still unfinished it is a good time to consider that mod

tboss
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Hey driver my Daddy gave me one just like the welder in the pic. except mine is a ac/dc/reversed pol..it made by craftsman..its a greatw welder and welds great but the control handel floats on mine it hard to maintain the heat setting and it always floats up ,,someday I will try to fix the prob. but as for now I will just keep using my miller thunderbolt that I have had since 1971 and it still welds like new as a matter fact I used it today ,,run 2 12inch welds using a 7014 rod and it never even slowed down even with a low duty cycle...these machines have no movin parts except the fan moter,,thats what makes them last so long...Terry PS wht kind of paint are you gonna use
oil or urathane the urathane is best by far and easier to spray its very user friendly and dries very fast . Drying time is important ,the faster it sets the quicker you can apply the next coat,,,do you have a regulator on the compresser ,,,Im not trying to be nosey but the finish is what makes for a great job... wht Im trying to get at is have you ever done any spray painting if not I did it all my life and 15 yrs painting new dump trucks in a booth, and will be glad to walk you thru the process,,if you know wht your doing just tell me to take a hike, man I wish I was there with you to help,,,

oldtrucker63
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Just got this spray gun and hose, Painting the old dodge is not too far off now.
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oldtrucker63
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Hey anyone know the name brand of this welder...???
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oldtrucker63
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Here is one of the inside, It looks real good.
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oldtrucker63
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A good friend of mine Give me an old welder It has settings from 25 amps up to 295 amps Its old but works like a new one, I will be re-finishing this also Its should look great, These old welders is hard to find and a lot of people collect them.
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oldtrucker63
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Here is the trim material that will be in the center of the door panel The lights ideal is down the drain.....LOL This will look better anyway.

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oldtrucker63
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MichaeleH wrote:
Thanks Trucker the pic's look great. Keep up the good job your doing.
:C You do such a great job refinishing all the items, I'm sure it will the best looking RV in town.
Thanks man, I just hope your right.
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MichaeleH
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Thanks Trucker the pic's look great. Keep up the good job your doing.
:C You do such a great job refinishing all the items, I'm sure it will the best looking RV in town.

oldtrucker63
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Before someone says something, This was taken 25 miles back in the mountains, Nowhere close to other people, Camps, Fishing spots, homes or anykind of civilization.:p
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oldtrucker63
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This guy loves home made cake The pixs was taken with me on my knees in front of him and taking the pixs with one hand.
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