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MikeS. · 03-27-2013, 07:49 AM

I got a call yesterday from Tony Smith, he'll be leaving KC Saturday with my 1966 motorhome. Should be here with it Sunday. I'm really looking forward to it.

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**Clyde65** · 03-27-2013, 08:02 AM

man that is sweet!

jonzcustomshop · 03-27-2013, 08:31 AM

is he driving it there?

MikeS. · 03-27-2013, 08:34 AM

No it's on his trailer.
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MikeS. · 03-31-2013, 11:51 PM

Here's a pic of it from today while being brought out to me.

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LT1 Burb · 04-01-2013, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeS.

Here's a pic of it from today while being brought out to me.

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That must be a huge trailer, that thing must weigh 12000 pounds.

**Clyde65** · 04-01-2013, 07:56 AM

So Mike, whatcha gonna do with her?

1963c-10 · 04-01-2013, 10:08 AM

Looks like a triple axle trailor....think they are rated around 9ton?

MikeS. · 04-01-2013, 05:48 PM

It is a triple axle. Tony told me the diesel F350 had no problem pulling the load.

The plan is to take it to car shows and cruise-ins. Do so camping at the coast. It is fully self contained but... I'll never get my fat rear in the bathroom.

It needs some work but not a huge amount. The biggest problem I've found so far is a PO cut the back of the cab out and the front of the coach to make a walkway between the 2. There is open air all around, as in you can see the road. Fortunately I have a good friend that owns a sheet metal co. hopefully he can come up with something.

Driving it 16 miles to home today I was comfortable at a max of 55mph. I haven't driven something this big in 35 years. PS & PB work real well. I think the clutch needs adjusting.

It has a 283 and a 4 speed. I'm going to look at going with a 383 nd a 5 speed auto.
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1963c-10 · 04-01-2013, 05:56 PM

glad it got there ok and enjoy the new toy. You know we will want more pics. Wait til you have to wash that beast....haha, be a half day project. Its a very cool truck though

likaroc13 · 04-01-2013, 11:58 PM

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glad it got there ok and enjoy the new toy. You know we will want more pics. Wait til you have to wash that beast....haha, be a half day project. Its a very cool truck though

x2...saw a few pics in your gallery, & it's definitely a large rig...congrats, & have fun with it!

**Clyde65** · 04-02-2013, 08:08 AM

THAT dude would get a diesel conversion in my driveway. with a 5 speed of course.

I think that is very cool and your gonna use it! love it, just love it.

pmkrew · 04-02-2013, 08:17 AM

I don't know about your set up specifically but there should be a cab to box rubber seal. Check at some camper or big truck shops they should have something...
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03-27-2013, 07:49 AM	#1
MikeS. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: FarEastern WVa Posts: 1,691	On it's way I got a call yesterday from Tony Smith, he'll be leaving KC Saturday with my 1966 motorhome. Should be here with it Sunday. I'm really looking forward to it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Past Master Triluminar Lodge #117 GL of WVa My 1963 4x4 Suburban build; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531274 My Gallery, now with pics of my 1966 C30 motorhome. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447

03-27-2013, 08:02 AM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: On it's way man that is sweet! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

03-27-2013, 08:31 AM	#3
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: On it's way is he driving it there? __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

03-27-2013, 08:34 AM	#4
MikeS. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: FarEastern WVa Posts: 1,691	Re: On it's way No it's on his trailer. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Past Master Triluminar Lodge #117 GL of WVa My 1963 4x4 Suburban build; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531274 My Gallery, now with pics of my 1966 C30 motorhome. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447

03-31-2013, 11:51 PM	#5
MikeS. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: FarEastern WVa Posts: 1,691	Re: On it's way Here's a pic of it from today while being brought out to me. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Past Master Triluminar Lodge #117 GL of WVa My 1963 4x4 Suburban build; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531274 My Gallery, now with pics of my 1966 C30 motorhome. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447

04-01-2013, 07:56 AM	#7
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: On it's way So Mike, whatcha gonna do with her? __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

04-01-2013, 10:08 AM	#8
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: On it's way Looks like a triple axle trailor....think they are rated around 9ton? __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

04-01-2013, 05:48 PM	#9
MikeS. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: FarEastern WVa Posts: 1,691	Re: On it's way It is a triple axle. Tony told me the diesel F350 had no problem pulling the load. The plan is to take it to car shows and cruise-ins. Do so camping at the coast. It is fully self contained but... I'll never get my fat rear in the bathroom. It needs some work but not a huge amount. The biggest problem I've found so far is a PO cut the back of the cab out and the front of the coach to make a walkway between the 2. There is open air all around, as in you can see the road. Fortunately I have a good friend that owns a sheet metal co. hopefully he can come up with something. Driving it 16 miles to home today I was comfortable at a max of 55mph. I haven't driven something this big in 35 years. PS & PB work real well. I think the clutch needs adjusting. It has a 283 and a 4 speed. I'm going to look at going with a 383 nd a 5 speed auto. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Past Master Triluminar Lodge #117 GL of WVa My 1963 4x4 Suburban build; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531274 My Gallery, now with pics of my 1966 C30 motorhome. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447

04-01-2013, 05:56 PM	#10
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: On it's way glad it got there ok and enjoy the new toy. You know we will want more pics. Wait til you have to wash that beast....haha, be a half day project. Its a very cool truck though __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

04-02-2013, 08:08 AM	#12
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: On it's way THAT dude would get a diesel conversion in my driveway. with a 5 speed of course. I think that is very cool and your gonna use it! love it, just love it. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

04-02-2013, 08:17 AM	#13
pmkrew Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marietta, Ga Posts: 115	Re: On it's way I don't know about your set up specifically but there should be a cab to box rubber seal. Check at some camper or big truck shops they should have something... Posted via Mobile Device

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