Post by dws on Apr 4, 2014 2:37:50 GMT -8
if there is another site or sub forum specifically for Shasta Class C mini-motor homes if so I'd appreciate it If someone can point me in the correct direction.
I just acquired (yesterday) a '76 version based on the Dodge 9000GVW Dually Van chassis with 70K miles on it. It needs a lot of TLC and I'm looking for direction/information.
I need to work on the running gear but I have help for that. I still have not even figured out which engine it has yet.
BUT . . . . .
All the cushions are covered with dry rotted cloth. So I'll need to find a source for replacements. The good side to this is that I live about an hour away for Elkhart County. I have not checked to water system but I imagine there will need to be line replacement at a minimum.
I used a pair of standard BBQ grill propane bottles with my previous old tow-along camper but this has a bottle/tank bolted to the frame. are they still good, can they be refilled, or will this be a mandatory replacement item?
As to be expected after setting almost abandoned for the past 4 years in the lake effect snow belt of SW MI; the roof has had leaks, ceiling stain along the outer edges. there is evidence of major leaks in the "bathroom" (I suspect leakage around the roof mounted air conditioner).
There is some outer skin damage above the rear bumper in the center that looks like someone was trying to back u to hook up a trailer and got pranged by the tongue of the trailer----so skin repairs are in order.
It appears that maybe the front over-the van-cab overhang has sagged a little and the sides of the ffront corner seams have opened up a little in the past and have been "caulked" in a very ugly fashion.
and thats for starters. any tips, pointers, references or suggestions most appreciated.
DWS
I just acquired (yesterday) a '76 version based on the Dodge 9000GVW Dually Van chassis with 70K miles on it. It needs a lot of TLC and I'm looking for direction/information.
I need to work on the running gear but I have help for that. I still have not even figured out which engine it has yet.
BUT . . . . .
All the cushions are covered with dry rotted cloth. So I'll need to find a source for replacements. The good side to this is that I live about an hour away for Elkhart County. I have not checked to water system but I imagine there will need to be line replacement at a minimum.
I used a pair of standard BBQ grill propane bottles with my previous old tow-along camper but this has a bottle/tank bolted to the frame. are they still good, can they be refilled, or will this be a mandatory replacement item?
As to be expected after setting almost abandoned for the past 4 years in the lake effect snow belt of SW MI; the roof has had leaks, ceiling stain along the outer edges. there is evidence of major leaks in the "bathroom" (I suspect leakage around the roof mounted air conditioner).
There is some outer skin damage above the rear bumper in the center that looks like someone was trying to back u to hook up a trailer and got pranged by the tongue of the trailer----so skin repairs are in order.
It appears that maybe the front over-the van-cab overhang has sagged a little and the sides of the ffront corner seams have opened up a little in the past and have been "caulked" in a very ugly fashion.
and thats for starters. any tips, pointers, references or suggestions most appreciated.
DWS
