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Posted By: 79powerwagon on 05/21/08 07:02am

oslotaxi wrote:

Hi !
New member from Norway (europe)
I just imported a 1976 Landau Regency 320 Classe A from Cincinnati OH. It,s built on a Dodge M-500 chassis and a 440-3.It,s in great shape with only 50.000 miles on it.
Can any one head me in the right direction when it comes too spare parts for the M-500 chassis ?
regards.
Johnny Mellum

Hey Johnny! Welcome!

If you are needing parts (and possibly a factory service manual for the chassis), some members here may be able to assist you in obtaining these. Also, register at www.moparts.com and see if you can find some of those Mopar folks in your own homeland (I know there are some). Between these two sites, you will be in good shape to get/repair/troubleshoot just about anything on your RV!

Eric

She ain't purdy, but at least she's slow!

Posted By: Leeann on 05/21/08 07:09am

oslotaxi wrote:

I know rockauto.com ships internationally, but I've never looked there for parts for my MH. NAPA has parts for our rigs, but often you have to talk to the counter guy to look them up in the catalog as opposed to the computer.

In other words, I'm not really sure where to get them in Norway...but welcome!

'73 Concord 20' Class A w/Dodge 440 - see profile for photo

Posted By: 79powerwagon on 05/21/08 10:28am

Hey Leeann

I have mopar friends in Switzerland, Australia, Germany, Japan, and England that I buy parts for locally, then simply ship them over to them. They send a reimbursment via VISA through PayPal (letting PayPal and the CC companies deal with the exchanges), and it works out pretty well! Because they are friends, there is no profit to make, and the dollar amounts work out close enough for me to be comfortable with.

And, for the effort, Kimberley and I have all kinds of "free" abroad vacation destinations! [emoticon]

Works OK for me!

Posted By: oslotaxi on 05/21/08 03:17pm

Hi guys
Thanks for the response [emoticon]

Well, i am used to order parts from USA,so thats not a problem
My problem is to find a good part source.
79powerwagon do you by any chance have norwegian relatives ?
there is a lot of Norwegians up in Wisconsin,Been up there a lot of times.Got family in Green bay and in Eau Clear.heck if i did not like Norway that much i would move there my self [emoticon]

Regards.
Johnny Mellum

Posted By: oslotaxi on 05/22/08 02:17pm

Hi guys !
As i wrote earlyer i got a 1976 Landau regency 320
I have searched the net for some info,but can,t find anything.
Do anyone know anything about this rig ?
Guess it,s kind of rare ?

Johnny.
Norway

Posted By: 79powerwagon on 05/23/08 07:28am

Hi Johnny

The sad truth about these older motorhomes is that not many original buyers kept much of the information provided to them. So, finding information on a specific model is difficult, if not impossible.

This group right here (us on this thread) will be your best bet! [emoticon]

I know, I know! Little consolation... [emoticon]

Keep searching the net. I would almost assure you that there is a group or two out there somewhere that is dedicated to your model.

As far as the chassis goes, we all can help with that part, since a Dodge chassis is pretty much a Dodge chassis, regardless of the house bolted to it.

And am I Nordic? No sir, I am on the south-east end of Wisconsin, which makes me a Polish/German/Irish man! You know, the ones that eat too much fried pork, drink too much beer, and are dumb enough to buy an old Dodge motorhome! [emoticon]

Oh come on, you KNOW I'm simply jesting here! [emoticon]

Eric

Posted By: eyeteeth on 05/23/08 08:37am

I am absolutely furious right now...

The neighborhood I live in has been very laid back, and up till a couple years ago used to be occupied by a bunch of good ole boys... working on their cars, bikes, boats... etc. A few new people have moved in, and now, it seems there's always a problem. The latest problem. My RV.

It has been reported to the city as a "nuisance". One of the new neighbors found one of those little phrases lawyer politicians like to use for future litigation to to twist the codes to their favor. The phrase... "partially dismantled". Just what is partially? Taking ANYTHING off a vehicle makes it "partially dismantled" no?

Since I have 7 days... I have half a mind to park the RV on the street in front of said neighbors house for 6 days, then pull it back in my driveway for 6 days, then park in back in front of their house for 6 days... my driveway for 6 days... and repeat ad nauseum.

Fortunately... I did research earlier, and there is nothing they can do about it parked in the driveway. They just found a technicality because I removed a part. Arrrrgh.... freakin' neighbors. 2 years ago there were three other gear heads within shouting distance. You would walk from one to another without your fresh cold beer breaking a sweat even on a summer day...

Posted By: ALnCORY on 05/23/08 01:01pm

Sorry for your problem there eyeteeth, seems like there is always 1.
I feel fortunate, most of our neighbors have been there long term like us. The guy next door is a good guy, one accross the street has a class c, next to him parks his boat on the street alot, etc etc.... so we don;t have anyone trying to cause problems... good luck with your situation..

I don't think anyones dying statement ever contained the words "I wish I had spent more time in the office", so lets go somewhere!

Posted By: mopar-vw-dieselman on 05/26/08 12:44pm

Hello again. It's been quite some time since I've been on the site. I now have the '74 B300 - The Establishment - Motor Home. I first posted way back in 9/30/07. It has a 360 V8 and everything in the coach works. The coach is a little "rough, but like I say, it all works, even the roof air-conditioner. Any way... Nice to see all the people writing in about the Dodge class "C" motor Homes as well as Dodge Class "A"'s. I've been on and reading from time to time over the past several months. Lots of great information. We plan on our first outing (as owners, not borrowers) in July. We're going "Horse" camping for an extended weekend (3 days) up the Big Bear area here in Southern California. Specifically to the Heart Bar area if any one knows where that it. Most of our camping will be "Horse" camping, but some will be without the horse and trailer. I do have a question though about automatic transmissions. Does any one out there know if the O/D automatic transmissions from the early/mid 1990's will bolt into a 1974 B300 with a 360 V8? I know it will need to have additional wiring added for the O/D, not a problem. The O/D might me nice when not towing the horse trailer. Also.... a note to "oslotaxi" (and every one else). Check out these 2 sites for Dodge chassis information. http://www.durable-dodge.org/links.htm and http://www.moparmanuals.com/mopar/main/home.asp, I noticed a "1976-1977 Dodge Motorhome Chassis Service Manual" at moparmanuals site. I hope you all are having a great Memorial Day weekend.

Posted By: Sound Choice on 05/26/08 05:06pm

Hey Eyeteeth,
I think Good Sam has some kind of legilative commitee that can help...go to home page and start a search. Also, because my wife has handicapped tags on the RV it can legally be parked about anywhere (except in front of fire hydrants) Also, most older communities have restrictions pertaining only to length...25 feet or under are exempt no matter what they are. Also as long as it is "moveable" (not on Jacks) with tires inflated...you are generally allowed to do you own repairs in your own driveway. Another point...if the RV is behind your house behind a 6' privacy fence and on a parking pad...and they still complain they can be charged with invasion of privacy.
Kc
"bases are loaded
and Caseys at bat...
taking it play by play!

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

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