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Posted By: 77lindy on 02/04/05 06:06pm

We have a 1977 Lindy 20' perched on a Dodge B300 chassis with the 440 cu in motor and automatic transmission. She is currently undergoing a full mechanical service bow to stern. When we get her home we will probably add headers as I understand they increase horse power and mileage. Any other recommended changes?

Roger
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Posted By: denisondc on 02/05/05 08:45pm

77lindy; My impression is that headers wont help miles per gallon or power, unless you are running the engine above 4000 rpm. And of course you would need to have the rest of the exhaust system match the flow rate of the headers. But since the engine in my m400 chassis is only turning about 3000 rpm at 60 mph, (and the driveshaft speed is only about 2780 with the 4.55 rear axle ration), I dont need headers.

There is an MSN group for fix-up old RVs of whatever make. It is still small: http://groups.msn.com/MotorHomeRefurbishorRestoration.
For the vintage dodge based motorhomes, the url www.classicwinnebago.com leads you to the classic winnebago motorhome crowd - which includes other makes, even includes the occasional chevy P30 chassis under a winnebago.

There dont seem to be any Bad vintage RV groups, its all in what the reader likes. I like them all.

72 Winnebago D22T

Posted By: Sound Choice on 02/06/05 08:09pm

Hey Gang,
I don't know if you want to hear from any Class A's...but mine is an old Cobra MH on an m-400 chasis...440-3-engine. In general there's damn few of us MOPARs left. There is a FMCA chapter called "The Durable Dodges" Just FYI

"...bases are loaded and Kc's at bat...
taking it play by play!"
Kc & Barb
'74 Cobra Dodge 440(on the mend)

Posted By: new v'er on 02/08/05 08:13am

Is this group out of gas? [emoticon]

Hellooooooooo.

Regarding your LOT in Life: Build something on it ... or park your Dodge on it.">
Bill & Laurie
1976 Dodge Sportsman Midas Mini 226

Posted By: Koldei on 02/08/05 10:13am

mostly a headcount for mopaRV's [emoticon]

1972 Rectrans Discoverer25R
Dodge M300 Chassis w/413

Posted By: new v'er on 02/08/05 11:45am

Well here's a question.

What is the best way to detremine if the gas gauge is bad at the meter, or the sending unit, or if there is a broken circuit?

Any thoughts on repairing cracked rotocast (Plastic) grey or black water tanks?

Posted By: Koldei on 02/08/05 02:22pm

so i've been looking for a brush guard.
no luck yet.
any ideas?

'72 M300 chassis
stock dodge bumper/grille there HAD to be grill/brush guards for teh pickups somewhere [emoticon]

ideas on where to look?

Robert

(PM maybe? probably not a lot of public want for this info?)

Posted By: Koldei on 02/15/05 09:44am

so it's been 2 weeks since groundhog's day,
and officially a month to go before spring..

I for one, am happy that the midwestern groundhogs had a nice, overcast day. they forcast an early spring, and while it's been cool and wet, it hasn't been freezing and icy.

lately I've had way too much time on my hands, and I do beleive i'm way overdue for a good roadtrip

tryin' to shake the winter blues, in favor of the colours of spring!
robert

Posted By: skills4lou on 02/15/05 09:22pm

There was about 3 inches of snow this morning here. I'm still planning a trip starting this saturday. I just plan on not using the water system. Should be lots of fun, since this'll be my first trip.

I'm not an expert, but I play one on the internet ">
"Never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly"

'07 Sequoia, 92 Wilderness 24M

Posted By: 77overland24 on 02/17/05 09:50pm

Hello, I've just recently found this forum after purchasing my first RV, with the one easy payment method. It's a 1977 Overland 24 footer on a Dodge Van MB400 chassis, with a 10500lb GVWR. Look forward to corresponding with everyone!

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