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Forum: General Technical Discussion 04-19-2011, 01:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,905
Posted By James Tuckness
Try Good Sam's insurance. It's for RV coverage. I...

Try Good Sam's insurance. It's for RV coverage. I got twice the coverage for half the price I was paying. It's backed by GMAC a long term company.


James
71 classic.
Forum: Exterior Works 11-05-2010, 09:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,071
Posted By James Tuckness
Imron requires not only respriator but eye and...

Imron requires not only respriator but eye and skin protection. I used a self-contained battery power positive power system from 3-M company. For paint go to a professional automotive or truck paint...
Forum: Exterior Works 10-08-2010, 01:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,071
Posted By James Tuckness
Replaced windshelds on our 71 in 2004. Purchased...

Replaced windshelds on our 71 in 2004. Purchased 2 from Newell along with new rubber seal. Glass company broke one, They didn't charge me for that one. Set the other one in but it looked like a ""bug...
Forum: HVAC 09-01-2010, 02:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,517
Posted By James Tuckness
A good place to start would be checking the ...

A good place to start would be checking the Start/run capacitor for compressor. This is a comon problem in this age of equipment, usauly fails when it gets hot, often showes bulge or deformation of...
Forum: Major Mechanicals 08-03-2010, 04:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,738
Posted By James Tuckness
Mechanical adjustment of steering gear is used to...

Mechanical adjustment of steering gear is used to "set center" the gear. This is when the gear touches and slightly binds in the center position. This keeps you from having to constantly chase the...
Forum: Major Mechanicals 07-14-2010, 02:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,048
Posted By James Tuckness
Newell has windshields to fit even the oldest...

Newell has windshields to fit even the oldest coaches in stock. They will ship direct to you oe your installer. Old coaches like my 71 must have glass cut to fit the opening. You need a good glass...
Forum: Running Gear, Brakes, Tires, Chassis and Pneumatic Systems 07-11-2010, 07:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 15,406
Posted By James Tuckness
Update on change-out of air bags on 71 30' coach....

Update on change-out of air bags on 71 30' coach. One person working it took 24 hours to do all work necessary. Hard work I will say. Just part of why restoration of one of these older coaches takes...
Forum: Running Gear, Brakes, Tires, Chassis and Pneumatic Systems 07-06-2010, 05:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 15,406
Posted By James Tuckness
I found the best price on bags at Stengel Bros....

I found the best price on bags at Stengel Bros. Inc., sales@stengelbros.com. 2b9-201 bags for $113.19 each. About $25 less than the best other price I found. Shipping in USA 3 day UPS $22.16. The 2b...
Forum: Running Gear, Brakes, Tires, Chassis and Pneumatic Systems 07-05-2010, 02:05 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 15,406
Posted By James Tuckness
Has anyone changed out their own bags. Looks like...

Has anyone changed out their own bags. Looks like a couple of 20 ton jacks would be all that you would need.

James Tuckness
71 30' 6 years on restoration, looking good now.
Forum: General Technical Discussion 06-20-2010, 03:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,272
Posted By James Tuckness
I would like to obtain a vent cover. Original...

I would like to obtain a vent cover. Original style is no longer available. It is a two post design that cranks up with the rear side of the cover highter than the front. Also I know of a person that...
Forum: General Technical Discussion 06-17-2010, 08:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,272
Posted By James Tuckness
There is a need for the old parts. I hope some...

There is a need for the old parts. I hope some way is found to perserve them for other owners of these old coaches.

James
Forum: Life on the Road | Livin' in Luxury 06-14-2010, 02:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,282
Posted By James Tuckness
Ken, I have liability, comp and collision on my...

Ken, I have liability, comp and collision on my 71 Newell. Comp and collision will pay up to 80% of the value of my coach. It's value may be hard to determine as there is not an existing "book...
Forum: Life on the Road | Livin' in Luxury 06-11-2010, 01:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,282
Posted By James Tuckness
I have a very old coach 71 vintage. Good Sam had...

I have a very old coach 71 vintage. Good Sam had the best insurance coverage and rate that I have ever had. I insure my 71 as the primary auto and then my family car. By paying for both in full at...
Forum: Major Mechanicals 05-05-2010, 12:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,989
Posted By James Tuckness
Sounds like the rear on my 71 30'. Air compresor...

Sounds like the rear on my 71 30'. Air compresor provided air to the bags using a linkage from top of axel to air valves on each side. This allowed the system to compensate to changes in weight of...
Forum: Plumbing | Fixtures, Tanks and Water Systems 04-14-2010, 12:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,109
Posted By James Tuckness
My 71 has both tank vent and drain vents on the...

My 71 has both tank vent and drain vents on the side of the coach at the drip ledge along the roof. The tank vent if toward the front of the coach with the drain vent about 5' behind. I replaced the...
Forum: Exterior Works 03-10-2010, 06:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,587
Posted By James Tuckness
I have a set of female table supports. PERKO

I have a set of female table supports. PERKO
Forum: Upgrades and Customization 03-05-2010, 02:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,786
Posted By James Tuckness
I replaced my 20" tube type wheels with steel...

I replaced my 20" tube type wheels with steel wheels from the 70's. U-Haul put 22.5 inch wheels on their fleet of Ford trucks. They are 6 hole rims. There are alot of them in salvage yards and they...
Forum: General Technical Discussion 11-25-2009, 03:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,145
Posted By James Tuckness
Good Sam has the best insruance rates for your...

Good Sam has the best insruance rates for your older coach. We insured our coach as a primary vehicle, 71 Newell and our 87 Cadillac as secondary. We saved a bunch on what we thought was very good...
Forum: Running Gear, Brakes, Tires, Chassis and Pneumatic Systems 10-03-2009, 05:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,168
Posted By James Tuckness
Steve, A little phone time would let us cover...

Steve,
A little phone time would let us cover a lot of ground about your Newell.
My E-mail is JSTuckit@aol.com Phone 417-866-0261.
Forum: Running Gear, Brakes, Tires, Chassis and Pneumatic Systems 09-07-2009, 02:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,168
Posted By James Tuckness
Your original owner probably used the tube to...

Your original owner probably used the tube to fill the brake fluid. Systems in that era would often used fluid and you needed to check and top off fluid leval like you do your oil. Newell, would...
Forum: Running Gear, Brakes, Tires, Chassis and Pneumatic Systems 09-06-2009, 08:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,168
Posted By James Tuckness
If you have a Ford chassy, you add fluid to the...

If you have a Ford chassy, you add fluid to the master cylinder located behind the brake pedal. The operating rod off the brake pedal goes down through a rubber cover over the mouth of the master...
Forum: Running Gear, Brakes, Tires, Chassis and Pneumatic Systems 09-04-2009, 03:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,168
Posted By James Tuckness
First task for me was rebuild of the complete...

First task for me was rebuild of the complete braking system. All componets and lines were replaced. I have invoices for parts used that can probably save time. Rear axle and front axle were also...
Forum: Running Gear, Brakes, Tires, Chassis and Pneumatic Systems 09-03-2009, 08:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,168
Posted By James Tuckness
I have been in process of renovation of a 71 30'...

I have been in process of renovation of a 71 30' coach for 6 years. I have upgraded some systems and renewed others. Happy to tell you what I know.

James Tuckness
417-866-0261
Forum: Exterior Works 08-18-2009, 10:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,933
Posted By James Tuckness
Original aluminum on coach was probably clear...

Original aluminum on coach was probably clear coated with Imron. Early coaches were factory painted and clear coated. You can't realy polish it. Wax will help with shine.

James Tuckness
71 30'...
Forum: Introduce Yourself - Welcome Wagon 08-06-2009, 04:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,756
Posted By James Tuckness
71 30' gas coach

We have a 71 30' gas coach. Over the last 5 years have rebult or repaired almost everything on the coach. Happy to answer questions about systems on coach.

James Tuckness
417-866-0261...
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