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Posted By: Rhonda K. on 04/12/05 03:03pm

Has anyone had to replace the turning signal cover on the side on your motorhome?(Not the brake lights on the back) We have a 1978 Tioga, one of the turning signal covers is damaged, we want to replace it. I searched several websites, with no luck, we haven't been able to find the part at any autostores by us either.

Most of the replacement parts we have bought have been very easy(and cheap) to find, thought this would be too.

Thanks!

Rhonda & Scott
Tasia & her Barbie fishing pool
1978 Tioga 24'
2005 Stingray 185

Posted By: Me,Her, and the Mutt on 04/12/05 09:18pm

You may want to try the parts department at a local truck garage (MACK, Peterbilt etc). A lot of these rigs use lighting components that are in common with the big boys. I have had a lot of luck in this way for these kind of items.

Posted By: Rhonda K. on 04/13/05 07:58am

Didn't think about that, and there is a repair and parts store near our house. Thanks.

Posted By: Chicknnhead on 04/14/05 12:03pm

i have a 76 dodge brougham and the turn signal covers on the back corner were the same as on the basic van of that year, maybe that is the same as a 78 van? never know look for one at a salvage yard

Posted By: Mr.Mopar! on 04/15/05 07:16am

Hello,
New member here who owns 78 Dodge Class C American Clipper with a 440 engine. love to see all of the posts hear about the older dodges as I have been doing a ton of work on my home, nice to see that I am not alone. I have rebuild the 440 a few years back an just last week replaced the Dana 60 rear end which was set up with 4.11 gears to a Dana 70 with 3.73's. I am looking for that extra MPG if that is at all possible. I Will check out the old posts for some questions I have. Great web site. Love the spell check here. boy do I need that!!
Rodney

Rodney
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1978 American Clipper 21 ft. 440 Dodge.

Posted By: Me,Her, and the Mutt on 04/15/05 09:59am

Rodney,
How does the new ratio seem to be working? I have been thinking of doing the same thing for the same reason, but was concerned that it would "lug" the engine to much.
Rob.

Posted By: Mr.Mopar! on 04/15/05 12:46pm

groenlynx wrote:

Hey, Dodge-ee-o's, glad to chat. How 'bout this deal: Hedman Hedders are available for the 318-360 engines, AND the 413-400-440 Big Blocks. basically, this could easily result in horsepower boost of from 25-50 extra horsepower, AND more Torque AND Better Fuel Mileage. Keep up the posting, and keep the faith.

If you are in the market for a GOOD set of headers not made by them Chebby guys give Doug Thorley a try!! I installed a set on my 78 Class C 440 engine a few years ago. Extra thick flanges an they are plated to prevent rust. the fit was good but I did have to trim 1/4 in from the right side lower control support right next to the collecter this was no big deal and could be something strange with my home. I have been trying different carburators on to get the best mileage and preformance since the thermo quad was leaking fuel in the crank case. I just took a holley 750 off which was working ok but I wasn't impressed with the mileage and mid range power. now I have an Edelbrock 600 installed and the first test drive is very promising..
the low end and mid range power is much better, now to check the MPG.
well back to reading all the posts in this GREAT thread.
Love my Clipper & couldn't really afford a new one anyway.
bfnR

Posted By: Mr.Mopar! on 04/15/05 12:52pm

Me,Her, and the Mutt wrote:

Rodney,
How does the new ratio seem to be working? I have been thinking of doing the same thing for the same reason, but was concerned that it would "lug" the engine to much.
Rob.

So far so good but I wouldn't recommend it with a small block engine IMHO. I have a fresh 440 with and RV cam, headers & is running strong.
Also with my swap the tires I got from the parts home which went on mine are a little taller so that moved the gear more in that direction. I have no problem with lugging the low end power is good. If I were to be doing a lot of towing I may be a little concerned.
My Clipper weighs in at 8500 lbs.
Rodney

* This post was edited 04/17/05 02:54pm by Mr.Mopar! *

Posted By: Me,Her, and the Mutt on 04/15/05 09:40pm

Rodney,
That's about what I thought. The smaller engine size and tire combo were my concerns as well. My beast tips the scales a touch over 11,200 lbs. as well. Probably not the best of ideas. I am thinking of a propane conversion though..... Things to ponder.

Posted By: new v'er on 04/17/05 12:40pm

Since many of us are in the same boat, so to speak, (and the definition of a boat is a hole in the water where you throw money [emoticon]

)I need some suggestions.

I just removed the gray and black water tanks. At first I was going to use Versachem patch but the damage was too severe in both. I need to replace the ROTECH T-1907 H-11 tanks. It seems that that manufactured is not in business.

Have any of you blazed this trail? Does any one know if the Elkhart, IN RV part retail shops have the older tanks in stock?

Tanks in advance [emoticon]

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

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