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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A new RV can be very expensive and if you already own an outdated RV then you should just consider a complete RV remodel which can be a significant amount of money cheaper than the cost of a brand new model.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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MichaeleH
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Merry Christmas to you and your family OldTrucker :B

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TyroneandGladys wrote:

Should I tell you we got up to 79 Sunday and it dipped all the way down to bone chillin 49 during the night or that it is to cool off to 67 Friday?
Nope better not tell you that :B


Back-at-cha next July!
I used to backpack.
I used to drive in, then sleep on the ground in a tent.
Now I have to climb all the way up on top of the cab!

oldtrucker63
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American_Dream_RV wrote:
Hi Tony

I'll be looking at this rebuild with interest.

I have a 1978 Dodge that I am...albeit slowly...getting back into shape as and when I can afford to ship stuff or find something becomes available.

All the best with the project.

Steve.:C
OK Welcome and hope ya enjoy it, Good luck with yours, If you need anything just let us know I will try to help in any way.
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American_Dream_
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Hi Tony

I'll be looking at this rebuild with interest.

I have a 1978 Dodge that I am...albeit slowly...getting back into shape as and when I can afford to ship stuff or find something becomes available.

All the best with the project.

Steve.:C

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OldTrucker - Build the BARN (shop/garage) first! That way all your tools are protected from the weather and you have a place to work that's flat and secure (AND HEATED). A big shop (barn/garage) will help you build the house but it doesn't work the other way around. In a pinch, you can even live in the loft for a while if necessary! Works for me........eddielee

oldtrucker63
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lzasitko wrote:
oldtrucker63 wrote:
WOW...This is a work of art for sure, You can click on (OUR BUS) and then see all of the pixs, Its Cool.
Also click on OUR BUS.


I see they are from Prince Albert which is around a 4 hr drive straight north of us. I recall seeing a similar bus when we in Saskatoon, knew it has Saskatchewan plates but that all. Oh and it was big and very white ๐Ÿ™‚ so maybe it was this one.

Transit here is selling off some buses so I might go and look. I gather you can get one on auction for around 4-5000 which is not bad for a stainless steel skinned bus. My next door neighbour works for the city transit and he mentioned it. All these would still run and drive but might need some work. Axle ratio would have to change as these are geared for city not highway. Could be a nice project or a huge money pit ๐Ÿ™‚
I would love to buy one and start a Project like this, But first I would have to build a Garage, Hopefully I can start building me a garage by next fall, We already have plans to re-Model the house starting this coming spring so maybe after that we can start the building of a nice big garage.
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oldtrucker63
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TyroneandGladys wrote:
oldtrucker63 wrote:
This is what is going on here in Harlan Kentucky today, 12/13/2010.:B



Should I tell you we got up to 79 Sunday and it dipped all the way down to bone chillin 49 during the night or that it is to cool off to 67 Friday?
Nope better not tell you that :B
Be Nice, My wife's Uncle is trying to get us to move to Florida. :B
Without Trucks,....America Stop's

lzasitko
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oldtrucker63 wrote:
WOW...This is a work of art for sure, You can click on (OUR BUS) and then see all of the pixs, Its Cool.
Also click on OUR BUS.


I see they are from Prince Albert which is around a 4 hr drive straight north of us. I recall seeing a similar bus when we in Saskatoon, knew it has Saskatchewan plates but that all. Oh and it was big and very white ๐Ÿ™‚ so maybe it was this one.

Transit here is selling off some buses so I might go and look. I gather you can get one on auction for around 4-5000 which is not bad for a stainless steel skinned bus. My next door neighbour works for the city transit and he mentioned it. All these would still run and drive but might need some work. Axle ratio would have to change as these are geared for city not highway. Could be a nice project or a huge money pit ๐Ÿ™‚

TyroneandGladys
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oldtrucker63 wrote:
This is what is going on here in Harlan Kentucky today, 12/13/2010.:B



Should I tell you we got up to 79 Sunday and it dipped all the way down to bone chillin 49 during the night or that it is to cool off to 67 Friday?
Nope better not tell you that :B
Tyrone & Gladys
27' 1986 Coachmen

oldtrucker63
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14yuTrk wrote:
I ran accross a rebuild that although not as detailed, seems like a challenging undertaking.
http://lawrj.sasktelwebsite.net/skinning.htm it's a personal site.
WOW...This is a work of art for sure, You can click on (OUR BUS) and then see all of the pixs, Its Cool.
Also click on OUR BUS.
Without Trucks,....America Stop's

oldtrucker63
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The Baby (Tonya) playing in the Snow,
Tonya
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oldtrucker63
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lzasitko wrote:
oldtrucker63 wrote:
This is what is going on here in Harlan Kentucky today, 12/13/2010.:B



Heck, that's just a little bit of the white stuff ๐Ÿ™‚
We have had snow here for over a month and last storm we had dumped around a foot on us. They said we had more snow in November than any other year on record and more than all of the snow we had last year. I have at least a couple feet of snow on the deck. Most snow here blows around a lot and drifts in some areas more than others. First storm we had we only got 4-6" but I had drifts around 5' high in our back yard. Today it is -13c (+8f) with winds from the SE at 30-40mph. Tomorrow it is supposed to get up around 0c (32f) but winds are supposed to pick up to 40 mph with gusts to around 50. I am so sick of snow..... only good thing is that I have a snow blower which is much easier than shovelling it all....
Yeah we don't get the big ones like that, We used to back when I was young but we have not seen anything like that in years, The way the weather has been going Maybe this will change soon.
Without Trucks,....America Stop's

oldtrucker63
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14yuTrk wrote:
I ran accross a rebuild that although not as detailed, seems like a challenging undertaking.
http://lawrj.sasktelwebsite.net/skinning.htm it's a personal site.
Hey thanks, I like checking them out.
Without Trucks,....America Stop's

oldtrucker63
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blackf3504dr wrote:
oldtrucker63 wrote:
Anyone want to take a ride in a 60 ton coal truck, That is 60 tons Plus The 47500lbs that the truck weight is. So that is 83.75 tons Gross weight. Enjoy.
Coal Hauling


Except for the "big hills" it just like hauling lime rock here in Florida !
I hauled lime and rock and Jypsum rock in Fla back in 1982 83 Out of Brooksville Floyed Beck trucking. The single axle Rock trucks haul 73280lbs gross these coal buckets haul 175000lbs gross Its quite a bit different when hauling out of the mountains I sure enjoyed hauling rock down there we had a lot of fun, We worked 17 to 18 hours a day But I was a lot younger back then, It sure was good money back in them days.
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blackf3504dr
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oldtrucker63 wrote:
Anyone want to take a ride in a 60 ton coal truck, That is 60 tons Plus The 47500lbs that the truck weight is. So that is 83.75 tons Gross weight. Enjoy.
Coal Hauling


Except for the "big hills" it just like hauling lime rock here in Florida !
Mom , Dad , Scooter & K.C ( killer cat )
'96 F350 4dr. Dually, 7.3 5sp.
'92 Holiday Rambler 34'
REAL TRUCKS DON'T HAVE SPARKPLUGS !