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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A new RV can be very expensive and if you already own an outdated RV then you should just consider a complete RV remodel which can be a significant amount of money cheaper than the cost of a brand new model.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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oldtrucker63
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We got the Fridge and we are waiting on the stainless 3 burner cook top to get here.



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oldtrucker63
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rehoppe wrote:
The better part of valor is to use his equipment, and roll your own. That way you Know what you're pulling the trigger on.:B
That's true, And also know the power is there, But with the 45 there is still a little bit of power.
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rehoppe
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The better part of valor is to use his equipment, and roll your own. That way you Know what you're pulling the trigger on.:B
Hoppe
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2000 Jayco C 28' Ford chassis w V-10 E450
Doghouse 36' or so Trophy Classic TT

oldtrucker63
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rehoppe wrote:
oldtrucker63 wrote:
I just bought a new Glock 36 for our outings in the RV,....I Love it.

Glock 36


You rolling your own, or do you get packaged stuff?

I like the lead 200g RNFPs running at about 600 FPS for paper cutting. Using up some Bullseye.
No mine is store bought, My Lil brother just sold a great metal table setup with the works, I guess I should have bought it, But my cousin beat me to it, I could get my cousin to do the rolling Hu.......I use REMINGTON R45AP4 45 AUTO 230 GRAIN METAL CASE
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rehoppe
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oldtrucker63 wrote:
I just bought a new Glock 36 for our outings in the RV,....I Love it.

Glock 36


You rolling your own, or do you get packaged stuff?

I like the lead 200g RNFPs running at about 600 FPS for paper cutting. Using up some Bullseye.
Hoppe
2011 Dodge 1500 C'boy Caddy
2000 Jayco C 28' Ford chassis w V-10 E450
Doghouse 36' or so Trophy Classic TT

oldtrucker63
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Capt.Storm wrote:
Man...I'm pathetic..there are a few things I want to do with my new rv,,well new in 2010 that I have still not done.
And you have pretty much built one from scratch!
LOL That is the way I Im most of the time,:Z But when I do get started....
LOOK OUT.:E
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oldtrucker63
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rondeb wrote:
What is going on with your right corner of the cabover. Looks like it is separating someway.

Love your addition to your camping trip. Love my Glock
That is where a longer 2X2 should have been but I used a short piece that was left over, I will add a short 2X2 and it will be ok, It the original that space was empty all the way around the cab over and was covered with the wide corner molding, I added the 2X2's for a little extra strength but when I got to that last corner I was out of 2X2's so I stuck the short one in there.
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Capt_Storm
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Man...I'm pathetic..there are a few things I want to do with my new rv,,well new in 2010 that I have still not done.
And you have pretty much built one from scratch!

rondeb
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What is going on with your right corner of the cabover. Looks like it is separating someway.

Love your addition to your camping trip. Love my Glock

oldtrucker63
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I just bought a new Glock 36 for our outings in the RV,....I Love it.

Glock 36
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oldtrucker63
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jims1 wrote:
I haven't posted on your thread before but I've followed it for a year now.
You need to get finished, at least enough to take that little girl camping!

You have done an awesome job on a total rebuild. Thanks for your commitment and not letting it get thrown away half done.

If your ever in eastern nc PM me.. I got a place for you to stay.
Or I'll meet you at the beach for some good fishin'!
Hey Thanks, She will be out of school for the summer in 18 Day's she keeps me up to date on how many day's she has left, She ask will the RV be ready to go every day...LOL...So I must get it finished by this date so she can camp out on her summer vacation.:B....And really the wife and myself are ready also.
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jims1
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I haven't posted on your thread before but I've followed it for a year now.
You need to get finished, at least enough to take that little girl camping!

You have done an awesome job on a total rebuild. Thanks for your commitment and not letting it get thrown away half done.

If your ever in eastern nc PM me.. I got a place for you to stay.
Or I'll meet you at the beach for some good fishin'!
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oldtrucker63
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Installed a new battery isolator today, Waiting on the wife's cousin to help me with the counter top base and the kitchen table/booth.







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MMarieT
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That's great....I know you are going to have a good time...after all the work...you will be enjoying the end result...plus feel good about doing it yourself...:)

oldtrucker63
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Build the counter top, Build the kitchen table booth, add the memory foam mattress, and make the curtains, Paint the outside and add the trim, and We are gone.:B
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