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Posted By: Mr.Mopar! on 05/17/05 05:59pm

Cdog wrote:

FF, I do not have a host site for my pictures and this forum does not allow for hosting pics. Most of the forums I deal with only allow posting for their forums any more. I will say that mine looks a lot like yours, but missing the front overhead right now. If I get a time to find a good host, I will be sure and take some pictures and post them.

give this one a try
http://photobucket.com
it works for me 15 mg an its FREE
Rodney

Rodney
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1978 American Clipper 21 ft. 440 Dodge.

Posted By: westtexus on 05/17/05 06:49pm

Is a 1976 440 supposed to take a 180 or a 195 thermostat? I thought 180, but at the auto parts store they say it calls for a 195.

Westtexus 1991 Fleetwood Flair

Posted By: FrizzleFried on 05/17/05 07:05pm

Google "free image hosting" and you will get a SLEW of options...I use either photobucket as above, or Imageshack (www.imageshack.com).

Posted By: Griff in Fairbanks on 05/18/05 02:43am

Update on 1970 Explorer rebuild:

Removed front and rear endcaps. (Yes, it's a Class A but I prefer the company here in the Class C forum. Besides, it's only 23 foot so it's closer to a Class C than most Class A behemoths.) Shook left (street-side) wall...wall collapsed onto the ground in three large pieces and many smaller pieces.

Having a blast, even if I am measuring progress in terms of how many dumpsters I fill.

Found many interesting things...some of the "bass-ackwards" engineering is truly a sight to behold...radiator could not be removed without removing entire endcap...large areas did not have any insulation, not even the scant R3.75 that was in most areas...plumbing system was awe-inspiring...haven't seen so many twists and turns since Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Still working on website.

1970 Explorer Class A on a 1969 Dodge M300 chassis with 318 cu. in. (split year)
1972 Executive Class A on a Dodge M375 chassis with 413 cu. in.
1973 Explorer Class A on a Dodge RM350 (R4) chassis with 318 engine & tranny from 1970 Explorer Class A

Posted By: xchawk on 05/18/05 09:47am

Hi, thanks for all the great idea's. So far I have flushed the radiator, all belts and hoses are good. I am in the process of adding a Transmission cooler today, have blown out the radiator fins and moved the front lic plate which covered about a 2" x 10" part of the lower radiator. I'll let you know if any of this helps. If not my next two items to check are the fan clutch and radiator core.
Keith

Posted By: munkalido on 05/18/05 12:42pm

xchawk wrote:

You know, after reading a few of these messages, I've noticed my MH does warm a bit while climbing hills. It already has a trans and oil cooler so perhaps I'll also clean out my radiator. My front plate could also be moved out of the way. What do you have to remove to get at the radiator? Grill only?

Posted By: xchawk on 05/18/05 02:42pm

Yes grill only gives good access to the front of the radiator.

Posted By: munkalido on 05/18/05 05:22pm

Did you remove the radiator of flush it in place?

Posted By: unionguy1019 on 05/18/05 07:38pm

Hi all, just got a chance to read over all the entrys. Did some remodeling over the winter on the MH. New ceiling, double check that roof leaks were fixed, some minor fix-its. Was ready for a shake down run. Got together with some of my fellow officers of the Moose Lodge and went on a Moose hopping trip. The old girl run flawlessly. The 440 pulled many a hill at 45 to 50. One of the guys on the trip restores classic cars. All through the trip he keep opening the window nearest the exhaust and kept saying, "Oh my that 440 sounds sweet and strong." One of the other guys could not believe I only paid $800 for the rig last summer, and offered $3500 for it. Had to tell him "not for sale." The governer wanted to know if we can consider this our first annual trip.

Getting the girl ready for labor day. The Mrs. and I never enjoyed campground camping so we take the MH about six miles back into the National Forest. Can't wait. Taking it out on 5-25 and returning 6-4. Keep the constant flow of info coming. It sure is nice to read about the problems someone else encountered on some fix ups so that you don't make that same error.

Here comes the "Chuck Wagon"

Posted By: FrizzleFried on 05/18/05 07:44pm

Perhaps you have mentioned it somewhere throughout this thread...however, could you please tell what "she" is? Year, length, etc...

Nothin' quite like the "barrel" sound of a big block dodge motor....

MMMMM...MMMMM...Good!

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