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jwe648
01-18-2010, 04:31 AM
The Ole' 74 is starting to take shape. Several long weekends have paid off in the process. Bedroom almost done!

Replaced half the outside walls, Rebuilt the windows, replaced all the flooring, changed from a double bed to two large twins.. Can get to the rear closets now... back to the carpet..
Progress photos: Before & After
Wally Arntzen
01-18-2010, 05:05 AM
Jimmy, it looks like your doing a great job of rebuilding the back end. Keep it up.
slateblue911
01-19-2010, 12:30 AM
The changes are looking really great. My '71 has the twins in the back but no closets. this post has given me the incentive to look and see if some type of closet area would be beneficial.
jwe648
01-19-2010, 12:49 AM
The rear section has two fairly large closets a a Vanty of sorts, overhead cabinet and a drawer. now they will be avialiable. I added a photo. If you need I can provide a few better... Let me know..
Jimmy
Hammer
03-07-2010, 02:21 AM
Looks real good keep us up to date working on a 71 myself.
larryweikart
03-07-2010, 02:42 AM
Has anyone had issues with the Norcold Frig/Freezer located in many Newell bays. I just had my second one fail and am told they are a closed system and can't be repaired. Mine will run but not cool and eventually shuts off. At $1400 new, I would prefer to repair, if possible. Any thoughts would be appreciated>
jwe648
03-21-2010, 03:25 AM
Moving Along Here is the "New Entrance" to the Ole' 74
slateblue911
03-21-2010, 10:36 AM
Wow! I really like the update. Thanks for the post.
chockwald
03-21-2010, 01:28 PM
Jimmy, lookin' good!
HoosierDaddy
03-21-2010, 10:04 PM
Larry,
Have you talked to these guys?
National RV refrigeration, Shipshewana, IN 260-768-7059
www.FixYourFridge.com
jwe648
03-29-2010, 03:53 AM
Another weekend .. Behind Schedule..however the rain seems to have subsided .. The old Antenna must have been whacked at some point. The mount was cracked and the years had taken their toll. So I repaired the roof in two places and removed all the water damaged wood.. however to reuse the headliner I'm installing a center cabin light.. just happen to find a 110v line in the ceiling. next week to finish.. Meanwhile a Flying Scaucer landed on the roof....mmm No.. it the new TV antenna..

Jimmy

Added Finished Center Light Photo.. Three level Dimming touch pad.
fulltiming
03-29-2010, 11:22 AM
Looks like you are doing it right Jimmy. Some folks would have left the damaged wood and just replaced the antenna. I always appreciate folks that are able to fix all of the problems they find rather than covering them up.
Richard and Rhonda
03-29-2010, 01:55 PM
What brand and model is the UFO? My old style antenna works well to bring in digital over the air, HOWEVER, a stiff cross wind will lift it up a tad from time to time, and I get antenna up alarm and chime.

A permanently mounted saucer would fix that inconvenience.
HoosierDaddy
03-29-2010, 02:59 PM
Hey Richard,
Last summer I installed an Antennacraft Mini-State (HDMS9100RV). I bought it from :
www.solidsignal.com

$129.95 including ship.

It has worked well.

Dean
jwe648
03-29-2010, 03:32 PM
I used a
Winegard MS2000 Metrostar Omnidirectional Amplified TV Antenna (MS-2000)



Here's the Link:


http://www.solidsignal.com/pview.asp?mc=03&p=SMS2000&d=Winegard-MS2000-Metrostar-Omnidirectional-Amplified-TV-Antenna-(MS2000)&c=TV%20Antennas&sku=615798301705

What brand and model is the UFO? My old style antenna works well to bring in digital over the air, HOWEVER, a stiff cross wind will lift it up a tad from time to time, and I get antenna up alarm and chime.

A permanently mounted saucer would fix that inconvenience.
Richard and Rhonda
03-30-2010, 01:29 PM
Thanks to both for the links.
jwe648
04-16-2010, 04:46 AM
Another weekend and making progress... I think some one may be ready for the rebuild to be over and go somewhere... see photo..

Jimmy
encantotom
04-16-2010, 05:44 AM
having seen this coach before you started, it is absolutely astounding what you have done.

great work

tom
chockwald
04-16-2010, 01:30 PM
Wow.....that cannot be the same coach!
jwe648
04-17-2010, 08:53 PM
I'm on a roll now.. with a little loving pressure... We (Wife actualy went) went on a short drive this am.. and made it back.. Things actually worked...well most of them.... But I now have a short list!!!

Here's the photo...
Neweller
05-05-2010, 06:10 PM
Jimmy, it's looking good. My wife just loves the entry you did. I have to decide whether to redo my reclaimed '78 or move on. Your on a roll now, so keep it going, it's exciting! Your layout is similar to the '76 39 footer I had about 5 years ago. We just went the opposite and removed the twins for a queen. lol. Now she's asking me if we can remove the double for twins in this '78. Um, no! :eek:The bed had been raised by a previous owner to allow clearance for the turbo engine.

Ken W. :)
jwe648
05-05-2010, 08:45 PM
Originally it had a full size mounted across. someone made it a queen. We wanted to have ready access to the closets in the rear so the full size twins were the answer. As I replaced all the flooring and walls it proved to be a relatively easy task. We tried it out last weekend and it sleeps very well. The dog picked my wifes side.. go figure,,,

Regards ... Jimmy