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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A new RV can be very expensive and if you already own an outdated RV then you should just consider a complete RV remodel which can be a significant amount of money cheaper than the cost of a brand new model.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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recycler
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Wow looking good i'm turning green with envy :B
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MMarieT
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YaHoooo.....wish we were this close to being done...barely started...:)

oldtrucker63
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Also added the fender sticks.



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oldtrucker63
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Installed the new Toilet today and started on the carpet up front in the cab area.



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EndeavorV10
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oldtrucker63 wrote:
I added the under cabinet lighting today too, That Microwave will go up under the cabinet just above it.



I have to give you huge kudo's, you have done some amazing work!
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oldtrucker63
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Don't she just look ready to Roll......At night I hide the key's from her.....LOL

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oldtrucker63
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I added the under cabinet lighting today too, That Microwave will go up under the cabinet just above it.

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oldtrucker63
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falconbrother wrote:
oldtrucker63 wrote:
I think I will run all of the gas out of the tank before I fix the fuel gauge......:h


Yea, anything but, dropping that tank with 27 gallons in it. I'd get a hose and some buckets or, anything before trying to lift that much gas. Even five gallons makes the job a lot harder unless you have the funky jacks and such.
I had a funky jack but it still was a job.

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Gene_in_NE
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oldtrucker63 - What is directly above the fuel gauge and fuel tube on the tank. I would consider cutting a hole in the floor and fashion a removable cover. Would that be somewhere in front of your bathroom door? Maybe a trap door or something like this. I am just guessing that you will be back again to this location.
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magik235
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I always use a cheap electric fuel pump to transfer gas to 5 gallon cans before I lower the tank.

rehoppe
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Couple of times doing that, and you won't need to worry about lifting weights today! :B

NOT that I'm recommending it. You understand.
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falconbrother
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oldtrucker63 wrote:
I think I will run all of the gas out of the tank before I fix the fuel gauge......:h


Yea, anything but, dropping that tank with 27 gallons in it. I'd get a hose and some buckets or, anything before trying to lift that much gas. Even five gallons makes the job a lot harder unless you have the funky jacks and such.

Replant
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oldtrucker63 wrote:
I think I will run all of the gas out of the tank before I fix the fuel gauge......:h

Once around the park should do it ๐Ÿ˜„

oldtrucker63
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I think I will run all of the gas out of the tank before I fix the fuel gauge......:h
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oldtrucker63
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So true at this time, I just fix the gas problem, Put everything back and the generator runs fine,....LOL But now the gas gauge will not work and there is power going to it, I will bet I have to take the tank back off to fix this now, But I'm getting good at removing the tank now, Because after I got it all put back I remembered I forgot to hook up the vent line to the tank so I had to take it back down to hook that up, Hell one more time will not hurt now.:R
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