Oppo, what do you think about a winnebago?

"CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist)" (ccpbb) 02/23/2015 at 22:29 • Filed to: None

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A few of my friends and I are thinking about buying this land yacht. 1973 Winnebago with a 454 engine. The guys asking 700. We're planning to gut it out and clean it out, and redo the interior with carpet, recaros, and sofas, and home theater in the back. What do you think?

Only slightly obscured seat.

There was a screen for the screen door.

"bear!!!" -Wildred

This was a cabinet. There is a box of wood screws.

Taking that out for sure, sealing the hole, and taking out the bladder underneath.

There was a used condom. Everything will probably be ripped out and redone. And Ammco 300 dollar paint job will be on the list of things.

(Note we are 17, going to put this under non op, and going to place it in a backyard)

Cherry_man1 > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 02/23/2015 at 22:31

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Get it and then you must enact this song.

Scary__goongala! > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 02/23/2015 at 22:32

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rip out the 454

discard all other remains of said Winnibago

place 454 in cheap old GM muscle car/truck

profit

505Turbeaux > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 02/23/2015 at 22:35

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do your parts research before you pull the trigger. I did a Brave a few years ago for someone and finding brake parts for the the old Dodge HD chassis was pretty difficult

camaroboy68ss > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 02/23/2015 at 22:37

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I instantly thought this

HammerheadFistpunch > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 02/23/2015 at 22:39

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Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 02/23/2015 at 22:44

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plasti dip that fuck

Also if the electrics work and it runs and drives for 700 bucks what could go wrong

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 02/23/2015 at 22:48

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I wonder how many drugs were created and or consumed in this RV.

Steve in Manhattan > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 02/23/2015 at 22:50

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Have a mechanic check the frame, body, for rust. Otherwise, why not? It's so huge that everything - wiring, exhaust, powertrain - is out in the open where you can see it and work on it. What fun - I envy you.

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > HammerheadFistpunch 02/23/2015 at 22:51

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Beige, not burgundy Sally's

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 02/23/2015 at 22:52

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that's waaaay to much plasti dip and work. I think ammcos crappy paint jobs are better

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > Scary__goongala! 02/23/2015 at 22:52

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Perhaps. Perhaps.

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > 505Turbeaux 02/23/2015 at 22:53

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we don't plan to drive it. We plan it to be a private domicile. Aka, parked house.

ly2v8-Brian > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 02/23/2015 at 22:53

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CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > camaroboy68ss 02/23/2015 at 22:56

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WTF....

505Turbeaux > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 02/23/2015 at 22:56

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aha I misread that. A friend of mine has a nice old school bus he spent a bunch of time on. He is a stone mason and master carpenter, as well a s major pimp. It is maybe 300 ft behind his house, cable, tv with captain chair searing, power, wood stove, velour, an a stone deck off the back of it. That is where the party always is

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > Steve in Manhattan 02/23/2015 at 22:58

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we're going to come back on Wednesday and try to get it started. I don't know any mechanics, but I can ask one that lives near me. If it starts, we'll negotiate the price.

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > m-b-w loves his SUBAROO 02/23/2015 at 22:58

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A reason why this is getting gutted. And cleaned thoroughly.

Officer Jim Lahey is not a real cop > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 02/23/2015 at 23:04

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DoItDoItDoItDoItDoIt

Chase > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 02/23/2015 at 23:12

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First thing that came to mind?

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > 505Turbeaux 02/23/2015 at 23:14

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that's our goal. :)

505Turbeaux > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 02/23/2015 at 23:16

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good luck then guys, and don't forget the velour. For the people

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 02/23/2015 at 23:39

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Very wise decision.

shop-teacher > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 02/23/2015 at 23:39

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Watch for roof leaks. If it's leaking, run away. RV bodies are built like shit, and they rot away in no time when they leak ... Which they do often.

Steve in Manhattan > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 02/23/2015 at 23:44

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Good luck.

camaroboy68ss > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 02/23/2015 at 23:45

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never watched Spaceballs? its a Mel Brooks movie that parodies Sci-Fi movies. Its like a Scary Movie

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > shop-teacher 02/24/2015 at 00:10

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A lot of weather sealant. And some leak testing.

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > camaroboy68ss 02/24/2015 at 00:37

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I watched part of it in middle school, that's about it

Gizmo - The Only Good Gremlin, but don't feed me after Midnight > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 02/24/2015 at 01:56

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As "that crazy guy next door," check it well for leaks (roof and sides). Get a water hose and hose it down, wait 15 minutes then check inside for wet or soft spots. If it leaks anywhere AT ALL, run away fast! Take it from a guy thats been chasing three leaks for the last 6 months, they're insidious, can hide anywhere, and can be sheer hell to track down. My bus has three little drips (in a downpour I get a drip every 5 minutes) but I can't figure out their origin. Its driving me crazy! And I can't install my furniture till they're sealed.

Yeah, I'm that guy...."that crazy guy next door."

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > Gizmo - The Only Good Gremlin, but don't feed me after Midnight 02/24/2015 at 02:33

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I think I'm going to check leaks after I clean it out...the headliner/boards are falling apart. It's disgusting in there. But nice RV/Schoolbus/Car Carrier! First time seeing one of these! Did you strengthen the body with square tubing though?

shop-teacher > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 02/24/2015 at 04:16

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Yes, but if it's already been leaking, the damage to the structure is probably so bad, that it's already FUBARed. I hope it's nor, because I like the idea .... But if it is, don't waste your time and money.

Old-Busted-Hotness > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 02/24/2015 at 06:06

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Assuming it doesn't run and/or has no brakes, you'll probably pay more to have it towed than you're buying it for.

Gizmo - The Only Good Gremlin, but don't feed me after Midnight > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 02/24/2015 at 10:20

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Doubled the frame in the rear, added C-channel steel crossmembers, and welded steel supports for rear drop down door. Door is hydraulic activated with cylinders and hoses rated at 4000psi.