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prairieschooner · 06-05-2013, 01:59 AM

Agreed Ken,
When we bought our '82 it was a toss up if it was worth the work. With the cost of rebuilding and the selling prices these older coaches, they need to have "hands on" owners. The Suspension alone was quoted at $4-5K since there were no Schematics available. Add to that Tires at $3,500.00, Batteries, Interior, Windshields, Interior and Electrical issues these older coaches are not always cost effective.
Luckily we were able to live aboard for the Winter while we did the work. Besides I like to looks of the older rigs and now look at her, our Prairie Schooner is ready to and willing.

06-05-2013, 01:59 AM	#3
prairieschooner Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Idyllwild, CA Posts: 1,340	Agreed Ken, When we bought our '82 it was a toss up if it was worth the work. With the cost of rebuilding and the selling prices these older coaches, they need to have "hands on" owners. The Suspension alone was quoted at $4-5K since there were no Schematics available. Add to that Tires at $3,500.00, Batteries, Interior, Windshields, Interior and Electrical issues these older coaches are not always cost effective. Luckily we were able to live aboard for the Winter while we did the work. Besides I like to looks of the older rigs and now look at her, our Prairie Schooner is ready to and willing. __________________ have Coach will Travel Steve & Tricia 1982 Newell 38' (built before #1) 6V92 DD, 5 Speed Allison, 12.5 KW Kohler, Couch used to make into a Bed but I fixed it! https://newellshowcase.com/thumbnails.php?album=214 2007 Yukon, 1981 CJ7 Laredo, 2002 Honda CRV, 1955 Thunderbird, 1952 Pontiac Sedan Delivery, 1952 Ford 8N, 1958 Airstream, 1959 Glasspar 16' Avalon, Cabin in the Woods........what will I work on next [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]