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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A new RV can be very expensive and if you already own an outdated RV then you should just consider a complete RV remodel which can be a significant amount of money cheaper than the cost of a brand new model.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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Escargot
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Whoaaaaa! I was perusing through popular / active posts much earlier this afternoon when I happened upon this one. Would you believe I just spend this entire Sunday afternoon reading the entire thread? I did! I was so captivated by your project, then your courage, then your drive, then your inventiveness / creativity, then your attitude. I feel as if I just read a few in a series of a great American novel. I am in awe of you! Great read. Great photos. Great going.

PS Your wife is a saint! ๐Ÿ™‚
2006 Pleasure Way Plateau TS, MB Sprinter

dodge_guy
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Well not only did you bring up carrying a gun in the RV, you also posted a pic of it. way to go!!! LOL :B
Wife Kim
Son Brandon 17yrs
Daughter Marissa 16yrs
Dog Bailey

12 Forest River Georgetown 350TS Hellwig sway bars, BlueOx TrueCenter stabilizer

13 Ford Explorer Roadmaster Stowmaster 5000, VIP Tow>
A bad day camping is
better than a good day at work!

4Eddielee
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Old trucker - make sure that 357 is loaded with shot if you're going to carry it in the RV. Slugs from that thing will go thru the Purp., thru the wall and take out an innocent three rigs down from you in the campground. It's pretty hard to aim when yu're freshly awakened from a sound sleep! No need to ask how I know - just believe that I do!

falconbrother
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Well, the pistol is slick. I had a SW model 66. It was a great firearm.

Bout the fuel running back to the tank. My wife has a 2000 model Volvo. It has fuel injection. We have an issue with loosing pressure on the fuel rail. There is a check valve on the fuel pump that is getting weak. It may be that you have a check valve of some description going out.

When it gets hot out, combined with heat radiating off of the engine causes a sort of vapor lock and forces fuel to vaporize and possibly boil pushing it to the through the weakest point, usually back to the tank.

oldtrucker63
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I bought a new piece for the RV last night, Its a Model 586-4 357 Mag,
This one looks like brand new, I think the 586's with the -4 is mid 80's
there is not even a nick anywhere on the one, And WOW what a deal I got on this one, I'm also looking at a 454 that may take this one's place in the RV so I can just put this one up with all of my other Baby's.

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oldtrucker63
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blackf3504dr wrote:
Obviously your wife hasn't seen the pics yet.... You woops pic is going to get you in deep doodoo..... Can you post from the dog house ?
LOL, Yes because my dog house would be in the RV
and i have wireless internet so I could still post,...LOL But she seen the pixs when I was posting, I have a great wife with a sense of Humor Just like myself, I guess you could say we are two peas in a pod.

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dodge_guy
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blackf3504dr wrote:
Obviously your wife hasn't seen the pics yet.... You woops pic is going to get you in deep doodoo..... Can you post from the dog house ?


I think he better hurry up and see if he can run a line out to the doghouse before the wife logs on!!!!
Wife Kim
Son Brandon 17yrs
Daughter Marissa 16yrs
Dog Bailey

12 Forest River Georgetown 350TS Hellwig sway bars, BlueOx TrueCenter stabilizer

13 Ford Explorer Roadmaster Stowmaster 5000, VIP Tow>
A bad day camping is
better than a good day at work!

blackf3504dr
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Obviously your wife hasn't seen the pics yet.... Your woops pic is going to get you in deep doodoo..... Can you post from the dog house ?
Mom , Dad , Scooter & K.C ( killer cat )
'96 F350 4dr. Dually, 7.3 5sp.
'92 Holiday Rambler 34'
REAL TRUCKS DON'T HAVE SPARKPLUGS !

oldtrucker63
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oldtrucker63
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Got the living room finished.

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blackf3504dr
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oldtrucker63 wrote:
Anyone know what could make the gas flow back to the tank when the motor is shut off, The carb will not hold prime when the Engine is shut off, I'm thinking it is a seal in the fuel pump,.??
:h


Could be the fuel pump isn't holding pressure.
Mom , Dad , Scooter & K.C ( killer cat )
'96 F350 4dr. Dually, 7.3 5sp.
'92 Holiday Rambler 34'
REAL TRUCKS DON'T HAVE SPARKPLUGS !

oldtrucker63
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Anyone know what could make the gas flow back to the tank when the motor is shut off, The carb will not hold prime when the Engine is shut off, I'm thinking it is a seal in the fuel pump,.?? :h
Without Trucks,....America Stop's

oldtrucker63
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Busy again with this here, Take a ride and enjoy. Sorry about the video It is not easy to get a good video and drive too.:B

coal haul.
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oldtrucker63
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Painting the inside of the house now, I might get to go camping next spring.
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oldtrucker63
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thebeach300 wrote:
how do i post pics.
Like this right here, Only photobucket has updated so now you just move your mouse to the direct link below your photo and left click and it will copy it, Then go to RV Net and past it. HERE
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