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Forum: HVAC 12-30-2009, 03:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,175
Posted By blakestar
As a follow-up to this topic for anyone else who...

As a follow-up to this topic for anyone else who may experience similar issues.

Turns out the fan motors on my heaters were toast. They could "maybe" be rebuilt but instead I opted to go with new...
Forum: Interior Works 09-11-2009, 02:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,977
Posted By blakestar
Door latch/post bushing

Recently the door on our 1979 Newell wouldnt latch or close completely. Found that the bushing on the post (attached to the coach) had broke in half. Thankfully I still had the other half, used a...
Forum: Interior Works 09-11-2009, 02:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,374
Posted By blakestar
Interior Window Screen Removal - Is it possible?

1979 Newell, I was wondering if it is possible to remove the interior window screens to clean the windows behind them. I know I can slide them all the way open, then clean the glass but thought maybe...
Forum: Introduce Yourself - Welcome Wagon 08-26-2009, 04:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,659
Posted By blakestar
Hi Fritz, this is Blake; we meet at the KOA in...

Hi Fritz, this is Blake; we meet at the KOA in Winthrop with our 1979 Newell, Welcome!

For those that don’t know, its funny how this worked (I will try to keep it short). My wife hesitated for...
Forum: Exterior Works 08-22-2009, 03:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,021
Posted By blakestar
Well I found the miracle clean for tarnished...

Well I found the miracle clean for tarnished looking anodized aluminum (allthough I think it will increase my polishing frequency as it collects dust!).

A very light rub of Automatic Transmission...
Forum: General Technical Discussion 08-15-2009, 04:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,316
Posted By blakestar
Question about the constuction of late 70's Newell's

Having purchased a 1979 Newell I have had a few comments from fellow rv'ers on "what a neat bus conversion it is!".

This got me thinking however, I am not certain that the coach was a former...
Forum: HVAC 08-15-2009, 04:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,175
Posted By blakestar
Thanks for all the tips and suggestions! ...

Thanks for all the tips and suggestions!

Got one of the furnaces to work properly (center). The other two just make a "Click" noise when you turn up the thermostat. What do you think, could this...
Forum: Exterior Works 08-14-2009, 10:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,021
Posted By blakestar
Richard, it is funny, had it been a Dodge Chinook...

Richard, it is funny, had it been a Dodge Chinook or Minnie Winnie, I would have never thought to drive a 30 yr old coach that far (2200 miles)! With Newell's however you can feel, see and hear the...
Forum: Exterior Works 08-14-2009, 06:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,021
Posted By blakestar
Thanks, I will try the wax first. I believe...

Thanks, I will try the wax first.

I believe the coach you are referring to was the 1980 located in Kenmore (Seattle), Washington? That one had a blue/red stripe, ours has a brown/red stripe. They...
Forum: Exterior Works 08-14-2009, 02:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,021
Posted By blakestar
Thanks guys! chockwald, I believe you are...

Thanks guys!

chockwald, I believe you are correct, it is anodized aluminum. I do not want polish it to a shine, just want to get rid of some of the streaking which has occurred over the years...
Forum: Exterior Works 08-14-2009, 02:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,021
Posted By blakestar
Its the bare aluminum which has not been painted....

Its the bare aluminum which has not been painted.

I have posted some photos, hopefully this link shows up OK?
https://www.newellclassic.com/forum/album.php?albumid=19

She's a great coach!!
Forum: Exterior Works 08-14-2009, 12:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,021
Posted By blakestar
Polishing a 1979 Newell

New "Excited" owner of a 1979 Newell. Purchased from Rich Farr in OK.

I am wanting to buff out some of the streaking and discoloration of the outside aluminum, anyone have suggestions on what...
Forum: HVAC 08-13-2009, 11:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,175
Posted By blakestar
Suburban Propane Heaters - 1979 Newell

I am going to start trouble-shooting two of the three propane heaters in our new 1979 Newell. Two of the heaters do not even "Kick on" or "click" when the thermostat is turned up. Does anyone have...
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