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Posted By: new v'er on 08/16/06 06:28am

We are out in the old girl and having a ball. All is working well and the many hours have been worth the effort. We are comming to the second complete year she has been in service. I hope you all are having a great RV season [emoticon]

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: anhusky on 08/16/06 01:01pm

Hi everyone,
I just bought a 1978 Dodge Delta with a 440 V8 (52,000 miles) from a friend. This coach is amazing, it looks brand new. The interior is spotless, everything down to night light on floor works. The exterior is in the same excellent condition. His father bought it new and when it wasn't being used it was in a temperature controlled garage. When his father died he didn't have any place to put it. Also, he is not the camping type so he decided to sell it. I've known him for a long time so he sold it to me for $4500.00.
I took it to a RV shop just to make sure everything was in working order. The tech told me he has never seen one this old in this good of condition. I have already had six people want to buy it and I have only had it a month. I really lucked out.
I've always wanted to own a coach but didn't want to spend the 40 thousand up to buy one.
My problem now is I don't know the first thing about owning a MH. Thankfully, I found this excellent forum with all you knowledgeable people to help me through the growing pains.

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* This post was edited 08/28/06 06:45pm by an administrator/moderator *

Posted By: new v'er on 08/17/06 06:26am

Hi ANHUSKY,

WOW [emoticon]

Enjoy!!!

Posted By: Dannbo on 08/21/06 10:07pm

Just took my "new motorhome" on a 500 mile trek thu the cascades and had a great run. It's a 29' 1975 Executive "A" on Dodge with the 440-3. I just replaced the old Thermaquad carb with a new one and loved it. For the people having problems with heat on hills...This is my solution. I have an aftermarket vacuum ,tack, tranny temp and coolant guage. When I get to a large hill, instead of just pinning it and slowly loosing speed in a high gear, I drop down gears as required to keep up rpm and power, watch my guages and never get over 200 deg. My trany temp stays low also. Be patiant, put the flashers on and enjoy the sights. I can pull up any hill without overheating so far. On a large grade mountain pass I may be down to 20mph for 15 minutes or more, but I never have problems with heat. Keeps the fan clutch going as well. This is what works for me. I would love to here of peoples situations with this. I also blew out a rear dual on this trip, but that's another story!

Posted By: Dannbo on 08/21/06 10:10pm

I have no idea why some of my words on my last post are underlined and linked.

Posted By: Leeann on 08/22/06 07:39pm

We just bought a 1975 El Dorado class c - Dodge Sportsman 360 cid - sight unseen on eBay. I'm pretty excited! Though we can't pick it up until Sept. 9th.

Let's see...according to the listing, the motor runs well, the tranny's good, the tires are good. The battery is dead and it might need an alternator (or to have the wire ends replaced/cleaned). It does need a water pump and a toilet. The stove/oven work, as does the tub/shower and dual sink. All the cushions seem to be present and in decent shape. The floor isn't carpeted, it's either linoleum or fake wood made to look like parquet. The fresh water and grey water tanks were replaced, along with all the lines.

No mention is made in the listing of a fridge or generator, though it looks from the outside they exist (or did at some point).

We'll bring a battery, wire ends of all sorts, plugs/wires/cap/rotor, fuel filter, air filter, etc - and all the assorted tools - with us. Is there anything we should look for before we drive this thing 3 1/2 hours home?

Does anyone, by any chance, happen to have a manual for this thing? We're fine with the motor and tranny, but it'd be nice to know about the wiring/plumbing/gas line stuff.

Thanks!

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

Posted By: ksmoscanner on 08/23/06 10:50pm

Has anyone replaced a radiator on a '78 MB400 style MH? I cant seem to find one that has both the connections on the right hand side. This is my last item I need before I can make anymore progress on the rebuild. Seems the bearings in the water pump went out and somehow the fan contacted the radiator and put a circular cut in the core. Have been told it was unrepairable and will need a new radiator. Any info what I could use would be very appreciated. Can a radiator this old be fixed?

1978 Dodge MB400 440-3
VIN F44CD7V052503

Thanks,

Gregg in Kansas City

Posted By: timmac on 08/24/06 03:54pm

Ksmoscanner > I had same problem trying to find a new radiator for my 79 dodge rv with both connections on same side, so I took it to a radiator shop and had them put in a new core and not just any core a 4 core super cooler, this would be the best way to go so all bolts will line back up at install..

Posted By: Sound Choice on 08/25/06 06:17am

To ksmoscanner:
Hey Gregg...Take the radiator to Ed's Radiator about 81st and prospect (Mo side) they did my recore few years back and did a good job. Make sure they replace the internal baffle that distributes the water across the top of the radiator. Good luck on your Rv rebuild. I'm still working on mine and loving it (1974 Cobra Dodge MB-400 chasis, 440-3 engine, 26').
Kc

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

Posted By: ksmoscanner on 08/28/06 12:52am

Thanks for the info on the recore. I will be taking it to Ed's tomorrow!

Thanks again

Gregg

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