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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A new RV can be very expensive and if you already own an outdated RV then you should just consider a complete RV remodel which can be a significant amount of money cheaper than the cost of a brand new model.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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gotsmart
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oldtrucker63 wrote:
... Only I had just went and pumped 27 gallons of gas into the tank just before I installed the generator's gas line and with no way to pump the gas back out I took the tank off with the gas still inside the tank, It will be a Bit*h to put back but I will get it there some how...........:S

Allow me to recycle a classic phrase:

Sucks to be you!

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MMarieT
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work work work...never ends...but worth it...:)

oldtrucker63
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Ran the gas line for the generator today and it would not pump any gas through the line, OK The fuel pump quit so I bought a new fuel pump and still no gas, I could blow through the line but no exhaust on the line so I took the tank off and found that the end that was on the line tube had some kind of one way valve on it, I removed it and now it works fine, Only I had just went and pumped 27 gallons of gas into the tank just before I installed the generator's gas line and with no way to pump the gas back out I took the tank off with the gas still inside the tank, It will be a Bit*h to put back but I will get it there some how...........:S That is just part of a rebuild............I ran the generator with the tank out on the ground and I had to re-adjust the choke and idle because when the roof AC kicked on and ran on cool for a few then it would kick off causing the generator the run pass the 1800 RPM limit causing it to shut down, Its fixed now and running great I just need to install the gas tank tomorrow.
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MMarieT
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That looks great...you guys will have years of fun...and knowing you did it yourself brings even more into the good times....we are getting started finally on the framing...we are starting from the ground up..I can't wait....will have tons of questions at times...hope you don't mind...have a great evening...:)

oldtrucker63
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The site has been down and photo bucket was also down, Here is where the bead board go's.



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oldtrucker63
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Trish Davis wrote:
I like your backsplash. A LOT.

Where are you putting the bead board?

oldtrucker63 wrote:
I built the cabinet door's and drawers today, I will stain and add the white bead board in the morning, It's really coming together now.

Around the cabinet, I'm finished with that, I will upload some photos tonight, The site must have been down and I was about to go crazy......LOL
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MMarieT
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Wow...you have been working hard...looks good...enjoy!

Trish_Davis
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I like your backsplash. A LOT.

Where are you putting the bead board?

oldtrucker63 wrote:
I built the cabinet door's and drawers today, I will stain and add the white bead board in the morning, It's really coming together now.

oldtrucker63
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Thunder storms here today, Makes me one more day down, I might find something to do inside the old girl today.......:h
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oldtrucker63
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The next to the last video.......Its about time.

Come on in.
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oldtrucker63
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The water is on it just had the one leak at the toilet when it was flushed, I put a shutoff valve on it and ordered a new high profile toilet, I also ordered a new water pump, It is a 45 psi multi faucet pump, Later on I believe I will add the Accumulator tank.



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oldtrucker63
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Added a shelf in the big doors.

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oldtrucker63
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I built the cabinet door's and drawers today, I will stain and add the white bead board in the morning, It's really coming together now.







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oldtrucker63
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ALnCORY wrote:
Good choice trucker, we went with the high profile... much easier to use for us older folks....
10 Dash 4 Lil buddy.
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falconbrother
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oldtrucker63 wrote:
I just bought a new Glock 36 for our outings in the RV,....I Love it.

Glock 36


Glock 23 here..