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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A new RV can be very expensive and if you already own an outdated RV then you should just consider a complete RV remodel which can be a significant amount of money cheaper than the cost of a brand new model.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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falconbrother
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Put your pics on photbucket. Then use advanced post form, choose the yellow box, mountain scene, and link picture from photobucket (copy and paste link). In the second photo size box enter 640. If you play around with it you'll get it.

thebeach300
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how do i post pics.

oldtrucker63
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This will be handy for small work like the stripes down the side of the RV the small gun will work great for the small job's.

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oldtrucker63
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Also bought a hole saw kit, So the holes I cut in the floor/wall/cabinet
will be cut right.

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oldtrucker63
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I bought the right spray gun tonight, I thought it might come in handy for painting the stripes across the RV, I did not like the air feed gun
This gravity feed should be great, And is came with 0 to 160 psi Gauges

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oldtrucker63
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sundancer268 wrote:
Looks like a Kenmore or Whirlpool. Been like that since the 60's. I have a 68 model and have only changed the belt once and the Belt Tensioner twice.
Maytag They must all be the same.
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oldtrucker63
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falconbrother wrote:
Have you noticed that something is always broke? If it ain't the car it's the dryer, or the RV, or the water heater, or the air conditioner, or the towel rack, or (fill in the blank)_____.
Or the Billfold......LOL....Pocketbook..........:B
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falconbrother
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Have you noticed that something is always broke? If it ain't the car it's the dryer, or the RV, or the water heater, or the air conditioner, or the towel rack, or (fill in the blank)_____.

sundancer268
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Looks like a Kenmore or Whirlpool. Been like that since the 60's. I have a 68 model and have only changed the belt once and the Belt Tensioner twice.
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oldtrucker63
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The belt went out on our dryer, Why do they build them to where you have to take it this far apart just to put a new belt on.

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oldtrucker63
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4Eddielee wrote:
Rollers? Well I had a friend that painted his car with a whiskbroom. I used a pump up weed sprayer to stain a shed once - looked ok.... Good luck with the job oldtrucker.
Yeah I have seen stuff like this, Once painted a 1963 Buick I had when I was 16 years old and painted it with a paint brush (Black) and let it sit out in the hot sun and put the paint on good and thick, You would had to seen it, Really looked great. Oh Yeah I painted the 63 because it was Pink from the factory...LOL It had to go some how......:S
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oldtrucker63
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falconbrother wrote:
OT63, I guess you're using a air compressor and a paint gun. I know this aint the way you wanna go, I just think it has some cool factor. Check out this video. This guy goes to walmart, buys rustoleum, thins it down with mineral spirits and shoots his dads car. It actually turns out pretty great and it's cheap. Some folks are using foam rollers too. Probably get a better job with a spray gun. The roller idea would eliminate over spray issues. Definitely has some redneck engineering but, if I had a ride I wanted to stay cheap on I would definitely go the way of the redneck. Check out the shine in the second video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOZAPI9ZqOY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P208cMkfN2s&feature=related
LOL That looks good Hu, I would like to see it after a year out in the sun, Just to see if it holds up in the sun light. Its cool looking for sure.
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oldtrucker63
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Dan86300zxt wrote:
oldtrucker63 wrote:
Once I get it all done, And get the striping painted on, and trim everything out, I think it will look ok, being that I was the one who done it all....LOL


Haha...you are taking me back in time about a month ago when I did mine. It took me a couple weeks to do just the exterior paint scheme. Add another two weeks for all of the small details...(door jambs, under hood, inside of all cabinents, etc)
*I still have undercoating to do, to complete my rig, but I threw in the towel. ("I'll finish that next spring)
**Painting my rig was pretty complicated and time consuming...I am so thankful it is done. I am sure you'll feel the same when you get there too..
***It is very rewarding knowing that it is done and doesn't need attention like that again for a long time!!
LOL I know where your coming from there, I wish I was done and I too still like most of the under coating.
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4Eddielee
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Rollers? Well I had a friend that painted his car with a whiskbroom. I used a pump up weed sprayer to stain a shed once - looked ok.... Good luck with the job oldtrucker.

falconbrother
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OT63, I guess you're using a air compressor and a paint gun. I know this aint the way you wanna go, I just think it has some cool factor. Check out this video. This guy goes to walmart, buys rustoleum, thins it down with mineral spirits and shoots his dads car. It actually turns out pretty great and it's cheap. Some folks are using foam rollers too. Probably get a better job with a spray gun. The roller idea would eliminate over spray issues. Definitely has some redneck engineering but, if I had a ride I wanted to stay cheap on I would definitely go the way of the redneck. Check out the shine in the second video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOZAPI9ZqOY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P208cMkfN2s&feature=related