EndeavorV10
South Elgin, IL
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No more updates to "The old girl"?
1999 Class A HR Endeavor LE 36WGS - Ford Triton V10 - F53 Chassis - HWH Levelers
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stevelv
Living on the island
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Just came back to RV.net as we ended up buying and restoring a mobile home - what is it about me, can't stop 'fixing' stuff 
We had a mobile home in the Arizona desert which I sold just after selling the "old Girl" and I purchased another that had a great view of the Colorado from the deck. Well it now has a great view of the Colorado from the second bedroom
Then I added a 10*15 workshop to the end and tore off all the metal siding and replaced with better insulation and masonite siding.
Then I replaced the air conditioner and ..... well you get the idea LOL
Haven't heard anymore from Nelson so I hope he's still enjoying the Monaco.
I recently purchased a new (my first) truck - an 05 Dodge 1500 with a Hemi so I'm going to be looking for a travel trailer - not sure if it will be a restoration project as I had to go get myself a job (boo hiss) as one of my income sources disappeared. I was very fortunate to have been 'semi retired' for 5 years when I was young enough to enjoy it but now I have to earn money again - at least I'm doing something I really enjoy.
I'll update you on what we end up getting and thanks for all the great comments!
Steve
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Restored a 1984 Monaco Regent - now with new owner
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QuietWater
Kansas City, MO
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I really miss the "Old Girl". Sure would like to know where and what she is doing. Thanks for updating us Steve. I would never be camping in my Holiday Rambler if it hadn't been for you. I learned a lot and an enjoying "camping". Glad things are working out for you. I thought you were heading back to England. Change of plans?
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blackf3504dr
Leesburg , FL. .Lake
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It's nice to hear from ya again Steve! I think I have the same "decease" you have with fixing things and can't seem to shake it...
Mom , Dad , Scooter & K.C ( killer cat )
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oldgirlbuyer
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After the Winter was over last year, it passed a Smog Check. Other than the fuel hose being off at the generator, it passed with flying colors. To register it in CA, I had to have the VIN inspected by the DMV or Police officer. No one could find it and on its 2nd trip to the CHP office, I moved an A/C hose that was in front of radiator support. The VIN appeared; the officer signed the paperwork; and I got the clear CA Title.
Last October we bought a house in San Jacinto, CA, which is in the valley below our cabin. I bet if I used a telescope I could see the rooftop from our cabin. It is kind of sad, but she's hardly been used since I bought her. When there wasn't snow last year, the wife wanted to be in her house. So we didn't spend much time in her last year and never used her until we stayed in it a few nights while we were painting the new house last Fall. Since then she's been sitting. As a matter of fact, we drove it only from Lake Havasu (place of purchase) to our cabin; down the hill to the RV park; to Triple AAA to try to get the VIN verified; and to the Highway Patrol office twice.It doesn't make sense to just have her parked. Perhaps someone can appreciate all of the hard work that was put into her. Therefore, we are selling the "Old Girl is back". If anyone is interested, my phone number is 951-665-3712.
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stugpanzer
Illinois
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Wow....the saga continues! I hope someone buys it and keeps documenting the Old Girls life as we all were consumed by the story!
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Valkyriebush
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Wish I could do that stuff. I bet you'll end up with one fine RV!
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07blacktruck
BAF Afghanistan
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Being new to the RV world and this forum, I have only recently found this thread. It is a fascinating story to say the least. I am in the process of buying an older Class A unit and would say thanks to the owner for chronicling his process. I too wonder where the old girl ended up? I wish I had known about this a month or so ago. It gives me hope for buying a MH that you can measure the age in decades. Great story and I hope all is well for all of the parties.
Stay safe out there.
Ken
The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings;
the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries. Winston Churchill
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QuietWater
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I think the whole thread should be put in a book form for people with older motorhomes that think owning one is going to be a piece of cake. It is an unending labor of love that you either enjoy or get rid of. A good roadside assistance service is a good thing to have and patience to wait for it. It helps to have some mechanical ability and a source of income. Yes, I would like to have a newer MH but they have their problems, too. I like my shoebox and spend quality time with her all thanks to Steve and his Monaco. If you have done something to your motorhome that Steve didn't do, why don't you post it here and we'll keep the thread going. I'm working on the trim around the windshield. I'll post some pictures this weekend.
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BigRabbitMan
Dixon, CA
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I also followed this project from start to finish. I also have an older coach. I also am in the middle of a major project with it.
I am changing it from a gas coach (Chrysler 440) to a Duramax 6.6L Turbo diesel with six speed double overdrive. If you want to follow my several year decision process go to this thread on the The Diesel Page website.
If you want to follow the end decision in pictures with commentary, go to the Webshots Album.
This is an ongoing project and I will be updating the album and thread as I progress. Updates will be posted weekly or biweekly as I have time to work on the project. I expect that it will be about another 6 months before the test drive.
The coach will go from 225 hp to 350 hp and torque will go from about 350 ft lbs to 650 ft lbs. I am expecting mileage to go from 7 mpg to about 14 mpg.
Thank you,
BigRabbitMan & DiamondGal
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