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Forum: Forum Support | Suggestion Box | News 04-04-2017, 06:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,991
Posted By sopicki
One of the reasons I don't come to this site very...

One of the reasons I don't come to this site very often anymore is because no one seems to be home.

Bob
Forum: Member Parts Exchange 11-05-2014, 09:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 18,624
Posted By sopicki
Darn the bad luck, the pics didn't make it. ...

Darn the bad luck, the pics didn't make it.

Lemme try again.
Forum: Member Parts Exchange 10-23-2014, 06:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 18,624
Posted By sopicki
Just an update to this thread. I found these...

Just an update to this thread. I found these laser cut aluminum emblems on e-bay a couple of months ago.

They polished up real nice. We put one on the front, one on the back and one in the...
Forum: Member Parts Exchange 06-12-2014, 02:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 18,624
Posted By sopicki
Wyn and KI, Thank you for your kind offer. ...

Wyn and KI,

Thank you for your kind offer. How cool to have gotten a new old stock emblem! I still search for someone parting out their coach, but I've never actually seen one.

We tow a Honda...
Forum: Introduce Yourself - Welcome Wagon 06-06-2014, 08:51 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 13,269
Posted By sopicki
We took the Carole Ann on a 1200 mile trip from...

We took the Carole Ann on a 1200 mile trip from Ohio to Virginia Beach and back last week. The Newell performed wonderfully up and down the many hills along the way. The new brakes worked great but...
Forum: Introduce Yourself - Welcome Wagon 05-14-2014, 11:58 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 13,269
Posted By sopicki
It's been a while since I've posted since we've...

It's been a while since I've posted since we've been pretty busy on the Carole Ann and other projects. Over the winter I overhauled an Onan 6.5k generator and had an aluminum fuel tank custom built...
Forum: Forum Support | Suggestion Box | News 02-26-2014, 12:21 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 31,161
Posted By sopicki
Ok, I used the wrong term......I've twice taken...

Ok, I used the wrong term......I've twice taken the time to e-mail photos as instructed to the address on the showcase page (gallery@newellshowcase.com). They've never been posted.
Forum: Forum Support | Suggestion Box | News 02-21-2014, 11:50 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 31,161
Posted By sopicki
I tried to upload directly to the showcase with...

I tried to upload directly to the showcase with no results.[/QUOTE]

I've been trying to upload pictures to the gallery for quite a few months with no luck either. I have been able to attach...
Forum: Running Gear, Brakes, Tires, Chassis and Pneumatic Systems 01-23-2014, 01:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,229
Posted By sopicki
So got her home last week, almost 2 months after...

So got her home last week, almost 2 months after starting the brake project. Replaced all 6 wheel cylinders, all 3 brake hoses, left rear brake shoes, master cylinder and both hydrovacs. I'm SURE I...
Forum: Forum Support | Suggestion Box | News 01-23-2014, 01:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,041
Posted By sopicki
Hey Ken, I'll buy 'em a beer if they'll get...

Hey Ken,

I'll buy 'em a beer if they'll get back to you! Just curious where we were on this. I visited the iRV2 site today for the first time looking for info on Generac RV generators. Nice...
Forum: Forum Support | Suggestion Box | News 12-31-2013, 05:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,041
Posted By sopicki
Newell Showcase

Hi folks,

I've tried to post a few pictures of the Carole Ann on the Newell Showcase page using the following address: gallery@newellshowcase.com

I keep getting the e-mail back as...
Forum: Running Gear, Brakes, Tires, Chassis and Pneumatic Systems 12-12-2013, 01:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,229
Posted By sopicki
Well......not so fast......got her off the jacks...

Well......not so fast......got her off the jacks and pedal was soft so......bleed again and no improvement. Looks like fluid is making it past the seals in the master cylinder. I pulled it out (I...
Forum: Running Gear, Brakes, Tires, Chassis and Pneumatic Systems 12-07-2013, 02:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,229
Posted By sopicki
Well the brakes are done, but while we had her up...

Well the brakes are done, but while we had her up in the air we decided to change the motor/transmission mounts too (pictures in the Major Mechanicals Forum) which really slowed us down. I flushed...
Forum: Major Mechanicals 12-07-2013, 02:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,848
Posted By sopicki
While we had the coach in the air we decided to...

While we had the coach in the air we decided to replace the motor/transmission mounts also. Just like the brakes we had to remove the parts to read numbers off and then try to locate something that...
Forum: Forum Support | Suggestion Box | News 12-07-2013, 01:42 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 31,161
Posted By sopicki
Hi all, Our Newell was ordered in 1971 and...

Hi all,

Our Newell was ordered in 1971 and completed in 1972. I contacted Newell earlier this year after we purchased her and was told that the last 2 digits of the serial number represented her...
Forum: Running Gear, Brakes, Tires, Chassis and Pneumatic Systems 11-24-2013, 12:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,229
Posted By sopicki
Keith, Paul at Dover brake recognized the...

Keith,
Paul at Dover brake recognized the brakes immediately as a Bendix setup. I asked him what applications might have used this and he said everyone did. I was hoping I'd be able to find one...
Forum: Major Mechanicals 11-24-2013, 12:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,848
Posted By sopicki
It's my brother in law's shop. He's got enough...

It's my brother in law's shop. He's got enough room to put 2 semi's with trailers or 4 tractors in it's 90 foot length.....yes I love it too! The shop is usually slow around the holidays hence my...
Forum: Running Gear, Brakes, Tires, Chassis and Pneumatic Systems 11-23-2013, 04:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,229
Posted By sopicki
Dover Brake to the rescue! This week we got all...

Dover Brake to the rescue! This week we got all 4 sets of wheels off of Carole Ann to work on the brakes. All 6 wheel cylinders were leaking to some extent, the rear bearings and races were pitted,...
Forum: Major Mechanicals 11-23-2013, 03:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,848
Posted By sopicki
Hello again. We've been working this week on...

Hello again. We've been working this week on rebuilding the brake system and while I have her up on jacks I decided to pull the transmission filter and change the transmission fluid. Since there...
Forum: Introduce Yourself - Welcome Wagon 10-25-2013, 12:31 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 13,269
Posted By sopicki
Keith, I bet that Cummins/Allison setup of yours...

Keith, I bet that Cummins/Allison setup of yours is pretty sweet too! Despite the fact that we had no electrics working on our drive from California to Ohio, she took the mountains with ease. She's...
Forum: Introduce Yourself - Welcome Wagon 10-23-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 13,269
Posted By sopicki
I added quite a few pictures to my Flickr account...

I added quite a few pictures to my Flickr account today. If anyone's interested:

rhkopicki's photosets on Flickr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/bobandpeni/sets/)
Forum: Introduce Yourself - Welcome Wagon 10-23-2013, 02:23 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 13,269
Posted By sopicki
HoosierDaddy, I just noticed your signature...

HoosierDaddy,

I just noticed your signature is "Always Fixing Something!" I can relate as I do just about everything myself, ripped out our kitchen to studs-drywall-wiring-plumbing-cabinets,...
Forum: Introduce Yourself - Welcome Wagon 10-22-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 13,269
Posted By sopicki
HoosierDaddy.....Love the name!!! The Carole Ann...

HoosierDaddy.....Love the name!!! The Carole Ann is a GREAT coach, although very neglected for many years she's got good bones and will be a great hobby for my wife and I hopefully long into our...
Forum: Running Gear, Brakes, Tires, Chassis and Pneumatic Systems 10-17-2013, 12:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,229
Posted By sopicki
Keith, We have a great brake place just south of...

Keith, We have a great brake place just south of us in Dover Ohio called Dover brake. These guys should be able to set us up with whatever we need, however they aren't cheap. If I had part numbers...
Forum: Introduce Yourself - Welcome Wagon 10-17-2013, 12:15 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 13,269
Posted By sopicki
Keith, I've seen that post but since it was a...

Keith, I've seen that post but since it was a couple of years old I didn't think to send a message.....guess it couldn't hurt though. I'm not in need of too many parts but we'll see what's...
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