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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A new RV can be very expensive and if you already own an outdated RV then you should just consider a complete RV remodel which can be a significant amount of money cheaper than the cost of a brand new model.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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KelliL
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Yeah, I have the white version of the roof seal kind. Guess I just need to go back and fix a couple of areas. I probably tried to stretch it without realizing it. I have another full 100' roll yet so I have plenty to work with ๐Ÿ™‚

oldtrucker63
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Here is the eternabond that you can get, The Web-seal being the best and the window seal being the worst, That Web-seal is great stuff.

See Here.
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oldtrucker63
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Replant wrote:
KelliL wrote:
I used regular Eternabond on my RV and was less than impressed. There are spots where it doesn't stay stuck down (it peels up). Guess I should have spent a little more and tried the cloth stuff.

When I put Eternabond on my RV there are areas where I did not clean well enough with paint thinner. As a result the tape does not stick in some spots. Other areas are fine and it will be very difficult to remove it and do the job right. Nothing like learning the hard way. :S
Here is how to remove the eternabond and reseal the area.

Watch it here.
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oldtrucker63
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KelliL wrote:
I used regular Eternabond on my RV and was less than impressed. There are spots where it doesn't stay stuck down (it peels up). Guess I should have spent a little more and tried the cloth stuff.
Something was wrong, The eternabond can not be stretched when applying it, Some people stretch it when they put it onto the body/roof and this will cause it to come up and not stick good, I know the cloth backing roof seal that I used is great and I don't think it will ever leak, Now the window seal eternabond that has the thin plastic film there after you stick it on, It is a clear plastic, That kind is not any good for anything other than sealing windows, And I don't mean sealing windows like where you would use the gray putty, It is for sealing around a window like a house window, I used it to overlap the window frame, Like 2 inch outside and overlap 2 inch inside and then set the window in and seal the window with double sided eternabond, So with that said I think other than the window seal, ALL of the other eternabond works really great. Just don't stretch it when you apply it.:B
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Replant
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KelliL wrote:
I used regular Eternabond on my RV and was less than impressed. There are spots where it doesn't stay stuck down (it peels up). Guess I should have spent a little more and tried the cloth stuff.

When I put Eternabond on my RV there are areas where I did not clean well enough with paint thinner. As a result the tape does not stick in some spots. Other areas are fine and it will be very difficult to remove it and do the job right. Nothing like learning the hard way. :S

KelliL
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I used regular Eternabond on my RV and was less than impressed. There are spots where it doesn't stay stuck down (it peels up). Guess I should have spent a little more and tried the cloth stuff.

oldtrucker63
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The window seal eternabond is not worth much, Only the roof seal and the double stick.
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oldtrucker63
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skimask wrote:
The third picture in the 09:08pm post above...
Is that the Eternabond tape around the outside of the overhead?
What type of Eternabond tape is it and is that the 4" or 6" tape?
Is it placed about 1/2 over the top and 1/2 over the side of the edges?

If that's what it looks like, I'm good with that. Looks great to me. I can just imagine some others scowling at it saying that it doesn't look like a "factory finish". Well, the factory finish leaked and caused problems. From what I gather, I don't think this "after-the-factory" finish will ever leak or ever cause any problems. That's perfect in my book.
Yes that is the Eternabond I first put Eternabond over it and then a strip of vally tin, (Aluminum) and then eternabond over it again, It is the Cloth back 4" wide eternabond roof seal, That is the kind that you need, Cloth backing eternabond, But its was like $135 for a 4"x50' roll,....Great stuff and the cloth back can be painted over.
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skimask
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The third picture in the 09:08pm post above...
Is that the Eternabond tape around the outside of the overhead?
What type of Eternabond tape is it and is that the 4" or 6" tape?
Is it placed about 1/2 over the top and 1/2 over the side of the edges?

If that's what it looks like, I'm good with that. Looks great to me. I can just imagine some others scowling at it saying that it doesn't look like a "factory finish". Well, the factory finish leaked and caused problems. From what I gather, I don't think this "after-the-factory" finish will ever leak or ever cause any problems. That's perfect in my book.

oldtrucker63
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The exhaust pipe flange came today,....:M.....They sent the wrong one, So now I have a 2 1/2 three bolt hole flange, I ordered a two bolt hole. I think I'm just going to make me one, I have the 1/4 metal the cutting torch and a grinder, I should have already made one.
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oldtrucker63
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All of the wall board is up in the bathroom, Through the door there on the left side I put the White tile board less than half way up the wall and luan the rest of the way up.



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oldtrucker63
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I'm just about finished with the Luan.:B
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I got one side of the overhead bunk finish today, Now just one more side and add the trim.





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ALnCORY wrote:
Great window trucker,,, your giving the big class A's a run for their money with that one!
Thanks man,....Yeah just a little class for the classic.....LOL:B
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oldtrucker63
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tboss wrote:
hey driver are you gonna put cabinets on the wall over the window and if so will the cabinets interfear with the window...???just askin
Yes I plan on putting up cabinets and your right I will have to be careful about how close they are to that window, I plan on a bit smaller cabinet up over the kitchen sink, I think I can still have a little cabinet and not get to close to the window.
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