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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A new RV can be very expensive and if you already own an outdated RV then you should just consider a complete RV remodel which can be a significant amount of money cheaper than the cost of a brand new model.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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skimask
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Tomorrow it's supposed to be 50-ish up here. I'm going to fire up the lawnmower and bag up more leaves...in February. WTH???

oldtrucker63
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Started raining last night and it has rained all day, Still have not got to start back to work.:(
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oldtrucker63
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How is this for Feb 3rd in the far East Kentucky.

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oldtrucker63
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Up front and ready to start work.



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oldtrucker63
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Going out now to move the RV around to the front of the Garage.:B
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oldtrucker63
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mikakuja wrote:
Good luck trucker..... can't wait to see the finished product. Hat's off to you, so many rv projects are started with great intentions but life gets in the way and they never see the road again(my old dodge included) yours is almost there.......
We have bought a 21ft Desert fox toy hauler..... no more projects, just mods...
I still like step away from the dark side (Toy hauler section, lol) to check out your progress.
Congrads on your toy hauler, I wish I could just do Mods and not build from scratch, Like you said there is too many things that get in the way, If I ever do this again I will start by having everything that is needed On Hand before I start to tear anything apart, And I suggest that to anyone that is going to start something like this, It sure makes it a lot harder to deal with when you buy the parts as you go, With everything on hand and a nice Garage with the RV inside something like this would be a snap.
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mikakuja
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Good luck trucker..... can't wait to see the finished product. Hat's off to you, so many rv projects are started with great intentions but life gets in the way and they never see the road again(my old dodge included) yours is almost there.......
We have bought a 21ft Desert fox toy hauler..... no more projects, just mods...
I still like step away from the dark side (Toy hauler section, lol) to check out your progress.

oldtrucker63
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Starting back to work on the Old Dodge this weekend.:B
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oldtrucker63
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tboss wrote:
after some research on Tonys new shop I have come up with this observstion...,,one work bench,,one tool box and three stools... now Im no rocket science professor but I think he is doing more sittin than workin,,,just sayin...
Now that just shows me that You Sir Need some glasses,.....LOL Because you missed the Beer chest/Freezer I just don't like to stand and drink.:C
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tboss
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after some research on Tonys new shop I have come up with this observstion...,,one work bench,,one tool box and three stools... now Im no rocket science professor but I think he is doing more sittin than workin,,,just sayin...

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oldtrucker63 wrote:
Just about time to start and finish the Old Dodge RV.




Ya better get going Tony. Camping season is fast approaching.:)

Besides that we've been deprived of update photos long enough!:B:B

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Kris/Katy=2006-Cherokee 32B

oldtrucker63
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Fixing to order the Start/Stop switch with hour meter, And the wiring harness, And also the 10 amp charging kit for my Onan Marquis 5500 I need to get this Generator mounted up and ready.
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oldtrucker63
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Trish Davis wrote:
You moved in 3 weeks.
I am amazed.

It would take me that long to sort and pack tools and parts.
Me too, But I had a lot of help.....LOL
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Trish_Davis
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You moved in 3 weeks.
I am amazed.

It would take me that long to sort and pack tools and parts.

oldtrucker63
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Just about time to start and finish the Old Dodge RV.

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