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Posted By: whiteknight001 on 09/24/04 07:37pm

Well folks,

No matter whether we have a forum just for us or not,
we can keep this thread alive, and add each other to
our "Buddy List" for Private Messages (PM's). And hello
and welcome Cayce and Lamont- glad you're here. Cayce, don't
give up yet. There are many of these venerable old rigs out
there and if I, or anyone of us, can be of help to you in
finding one, let us know what you need and we'll do our best!
Everyone here is very welcome to PM or email me through the
forum, I'll try to respond asap! Will happily share or locate
stuff too.

Y'know, if we keep this thing going, they might think we've got a movement goin' on...After all there's more than two of us!
Maybe then, a new forum will pop open. There's a lot that can be
said for persistance. As long as folks keep posting I'll reply and help however I can! Thanks for your posting here, it means a lot
to me 'cause I really believe in what we're doing. RVing on our own
terms, in vintage rigs we maintain and make our own. How unique is
that?

Pretty darn unique, I'd say. Until later, like Hues Corporation "Rock
The Boat"- rock on wit' yo bad self and happy trails!!! Love that
burnt orange shag- groovy, man...

the redneck in the next lane over...grinning hugely

Mark a.k.a. whiteknight001

1972 Mobile Traveler 20' Dodge B300 Class C
"The Kobayashi Maru" Trans- Prarie Land Craft
"Requiescat in pace et in amore..."

Posted By: Jay -n- Lori on 09/25/04 12:06am

I just purchased a "new" one in August to replace my "old" one. I currently have a '77 Pace Arrow on the Dodge M400 frame with a 440 engine. In my opinion, it's the best MH i've ever been in. My old one was a Sportsman on the B300 frame with the 318 motor. I loved that old girl but we just outgrew it [emoticon]

Having a place like this to discuss things with other owner's of the same kind is invaluable. Fortunately, before I knew this place existed, I had a friend that used to sell and service these things when they were NEW so he was able to help with just about anything I needed to know including OE part numbers, and what would have been installed originally by the coach manufacturer. He has a ton of paperwork on these things, and I will be happy to share any info I have and ask him if I don't have it.

These were built like a motorhome should be built so let's keep them on the road!!!

Jay

Posted By: whiteknight001 on 09/25/04 08:13am

Hey Jay -n- Lori!! Welcome!!

I'm glad you're here! Jay, you may wind up being the
Forum Archivist- in fact, it'd (!) be interesting to
see just how much info all of us could pool together...
and your old B300- dang bud, I wish I'd known about
you lettin' it go- we could've found a home for it
among our ranks! Cayce aka VAIrishGrl was looking for one.
I'da sent her your way, man!

Stick with us close- there's a few more surprises to come,
and some of the best association to be had on the 'Net!!!
BTW if you get a chance to check out the Roll Call post
here in Class C, hang a shingle and let us know you're in
our l'il convoy hee hee!

This is more than Class A,B or C- this is Vintage/Classic!
Once again Jay and Lori, welcome and please stick around.
It only gets better!

your l'il fat buddy

Mark a.k.a. whiteknight001

Posted By: EdgarTheBear on 09/25/04 10:08am

WhiteKnight001 : Glad to read that our Dodge-based Thread has gotten such a following. My 1977 Dodge "MB300" Class C 24-footer has been parked in storage for a while, awaiting my rebuilding of the 440. I would sure like to hear from other folk, who have done repair/rebuild on the majestic "RB" Block 413/440 engines.

Edgar

Posted By: grousehunter 61 on 09/25/04 10:34pm

Our coach is a 1974 Dodge Fireball, 24'. 360 motor. We replaced all the carpet. reupholstered the couch, replaced the mattress, rewired the lights, rebuilt the motor, trans, rebuilt the carb, window dressing etc. We get 13mpg on the road at 55 mph.
It's called the party model as it is open all the way back, makes it look a lot larger then it is.

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Rodger & Teri

1985 Sportcoach / crosscountry
1983 Camaro / 1971 Chevy 4x4
chessie's named sonny & choc and a red setter named star
http://sportcoach.blogspot.com/

Posted By: munkalido on 09/27/04 03:17pm

I found mine is a MB400. Anyone have any idea what the differences are between an MB400, M400, B300, etc...?

My MB400, Sportsman is a 1976 Beaver Coach, 24' Monterey model. Sleeps 4 adults (two over cab, 2 on converted dinette). There are two lounge chairs next to the dinette.

I've replaced the front brakes, water heater and pump (5.7), carburetor, coil, wires, exhaust and a few tune up items.

I was wondering if there are headers for these and are they worth it? My exhaust manifold has a pin leak in it and I'm afraid they are on their last leg. I've been told that the 440 can really benefit from headers and free flowing exhaust.

I'm also contemplating putting a new intake on it. Is this worth it?

I have so many ideas and projects in mind I'm going to create a matrix in Accel and list them by priority, cost, effort and efficiency gained (if any). It will be fun bouncing these projects off you folks here on this board and help with direction.

Posted By: Jay -n- Lori on 09/27/04 08:50pm

Munkalido,

The difference between the B300 and the M300, M400, and M500 is pretty simple, the B300 is a van frame, class C type. The M300,400,& 500 are class A frames, I am not sure what the MB300 is.

As far as headers and free flowing exhaust on the 440, I noticed more of a HP improvement over an MPG improvement. I had custom headers built for my 440 and found a remarkable increse in powerbut only gained abou 1-1.5 MPG fuel savings.

Jay

Posted By: lyon1976 on 09/28/04 02:58am

I'm Alicia. My father in-law recently moved a dodge "persuader" into my backyard. I think it's a cute rv and i have never been interested in these things until now. I have searched high and low on the internet for any info about dodge rv;s and can't find a single thing. I would love to convince my husband to repair the vehicle but we can't afford to much at one time. Anyways, the only thing even close is a damon? escaper model. I saw the interior pics and it looks exactly like it! I think I was seeing things but i would love any help. The condition is grim. The only good thing about this rv is that it RUNS! the interior is pretty beaten up and all the windoww have been busted by kids etc. i haven't the courage yet to climb the rickety ladder to look in the roof box. i hope you're happy to hear there's one more out there.
Thanks, Alicia.

Posted By: hurseygirl on 09/28/04 04:33am

we have a 76 champion class c 20ft motorhome on a dodge sportsman chasis.It was completely restored inside and out when we bought it.Man who redid it did a great job.we haven't used her as much as we thought we would .just having trouble finding the time.It has a 360.Not sure what kind of gas mileage.Would be interested in finding out what a average mpg is for a rig of this kind.

Posted By: tkahike on 09/28/04 06:36am

Hursygirl I'm running close to yours, and I get about 8-10mpg depending on load and weather.

Its smarter to be lucky then its lucky to be smart!

1986 29' Corsair travel trailer with a 2001 Suburban 1500

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