Forum: Building Your Own
11-02-2020, 11:05 PM
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Views: 5,322
I built mine on a 1982 359. It took over three...
I built mine on a 1982 359. It took over three years and cost a lot. I am glad I did it. You should think about what you plan to use it for. Since I build mine my use has changed . I no longer...
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Forum: Building Your Own
07-09-2018, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 6,958
new build
Welcome, when you put windows in they need to slide forward to open and rearward to close. On the road at speed in the rain lots of water will leak if done wrong. Have fun and keep the pictures...
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Forum: Building Your Own
12-06-2016, 12:18 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 18,385
another 359 cool
Welcome and keep the good work and pictures coming. What engine and transmission are in your rig? How long have you and your wife been building it? What is you total length? close to 45'? When...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
08-25-2016, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 408
Views: 233,915
exhaust
I don't think it sounds any different. I won't get any soot because the generator runs on propane. In my last post I said the top bowl was 18" and it is 13". I will get a chance to test it this...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
08-25-2016, 01:18 AM
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Replies: 408
Views: 233,915
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Forum: Coach In The Making
08-25-2016, 01:12 AM
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Replies: 408
Views: 233,915
plan B or is it C
When I first ran the generator exhaust through the roof, I found the roof got to hot. My quick fix was to run the exhaust pipe through the dome (Walmart salad bowl) and top it with a flapper. That...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
08-22-2016, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 22,017
fuel consumption
Don you do go a long way on a gallon of fuel. My rig is much older and smaller. 1982 Peterbilt 359 with a 450 hp Cummins STC (step timing control). The engine is a 1987. I have a 13 speed manual...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
08-20-2016, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 408
Views: 233,915
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Forum: Coach In The Making
08-11-2016, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 408
Views: 233,915
swaybar
I took several pictures on my smart phone and for some reason I can't get them to load on the computer. The bar is a rear bar. I had to make two plates that are mounted to the bottom of the rear...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
08-10-2016, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 408
Views: 233,915
top heavy
I have been enjoying the completed motorhome but at times it feels very top heavy. I looked at ways to control the rocking and found some motion control units built by SuperSteer. I bough and...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
08-10-2016, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,824
building a truck conversion
I would like to know how long you have been thinking of this. I only say that because the amount of time and $$$ required to convert a truck is LARGER than most people can imagine. I built mine and...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
05-31-2016, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 408
Views: 233,915
2016 ATHS convention
I just got home Sunday afternoon from the American Truck Historical Society convention and show. Wow! about 900 cool trucks from all over the country and Canada. I arrived on Tuesday and got a...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
05-17-2016, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 408
Views: 233,915
got awnings
It has been awhile since I have posted anything. I think I can now call the project done. I have finished the trim on the inside and added a cabinet to hold fire extinguishers. I also have three...
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Forum: Building Your Own
04-20-2016, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,637
Frp
It seems that the term FRP is used for many materials. The FRP that I used is made by Fibertech is Spokane Wa. I think they have a plant in Ohio also. I used 1/2" for the walls and 3/8" for my...
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Forum: Building Your Own
08-16-2015, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,254
air ride cab
I left the air ride on my 1982 Peterbilt and it has not been a problem on rough roads. My cab has about 1 1/2" to 2" of movement. I used the wider seal.
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Forum: Coach In The Making
06-17-2015, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 408
Views: 233,915
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Forum: Coach In The Making
06-17-2015, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 408
Views: 233,915
finished bath
My brother and I finished the bath today. The worst part is trying to get good pictures inside a small space. I had the three drawer boxes build from birch plywood with dovetails. The cost was...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
06-03-2015, 11:47 PM
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Replies: 408
Views: 233,915
bath
I have not worked on the motorhome for a while because of the race car. We are between races so I thought I would try to get the bathroom finished. I have removed the plastic sheeting that I got at...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
02-04-2015, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 408
Views: 233,915
motorhome on hold
I have been working on repairs to the race car body and also making some mechanical upgrades. The race season starts for us in March. I plan to do the bathroom cabinets after the season starts if...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
12-08-2014, 12:05 AM
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Replies: 92
Views: 53,600
staying warm
I like the way you are working in a heated area. I did most of my interior with the motorhome in the carport, dry but not warm. Your cabinet framing looks great, keep the pictures coming.
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Forum: Coach In The Making
11-08-2014, 12:54 AM
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Replies: 408
Views: 233,915
kitchen cabinets
We finished the work on the kitchen cabinets today. I now have six drawers under the counter top. I also finished the folding table with the bent oak trim. Good to be done with the kitchen. Next...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
10-11-2014, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 408
Views: 233,915
counter top
My brother and I have been working on bending oak to trim the white formica counter top. It took several tries but we got it to bend. I used a router to cut a bevel on the edge and then put the...
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Forum: Coach In The Making
10-04-2014, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 128
Views: 78,482
great job
I think 13 1/2 months is getting it done fast. You did a great job and I know just how much head scratching goes into every part of the build. You and your helpers should be very proud.
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Forum: Coach In The Making
10-01-2014, 12:56 AM
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Replies: 408
Views: 233,915
base unit
I have been building the face frames for the base unit in the kitchen. I will have a total of six drawers, three under the cook top and three on the L section. I plan to have a cabinet shop build...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
09-28-2014, 01:12 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 7,284
stuck sensors
I have heard that 50% ATF and 50% acetone works great on rusted bolts. Might be worth a try. Good luck
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