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04-10-2013, 04:46 PM
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Looks like things are coming together. Thanks for the update and photos. It's always nice to follow along.
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1993 Newell Coach Motorhome
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04-10-2013, 04:58 PM
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Jon, if my memory serves me correctly the Newell factory raised the floor height while increasing the basement height at the time they went to the wide-body which would be your delightful '86 luxury of a coach. For some reason I recall someone on here mentioning that they raised the height back in the early eighties but that doesn't make a lot of sense unless someone comes on here and vouches for their coach not having the humps. The humps would not even be an issue on a twin bed unit or what Rellick is mastering above.
Actually when I dwell on the subject I must admit Newell screwed up on this previous school of thought prior to Karl Blade taking the helm.
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One could still do a raised floor just in the bedroom area leaving a fairly large storage area(s) The humps in mine are 7" high. The only issue would be a step, but it would be a more noticable tripping hazard than a hump. and for those with that peskey turbo box it would be a better height for a bed etc.
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77 38' Newell Coach Repowered from Smokin' V555TA To 325hp 8.3 inline 6 cummins, Allison 3000 series trans
87 40' Newell Coach 475hp 8V92 DD(sold)
22' 350hp Jet Riverboat
79 Ford F250 4x4
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04-10-2013, 05:27 PM
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Keith is this something like what the finished bed will look like when laid out into a bed?
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04-10-2013, 05:43 PM
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Yes very similar, what kind of coach is this? I like it!
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77 38' Newell Coach Repowered from Smokin' V555TA To 325hp 8.3 inline 6 cummins, Allison 3000 series trans
87 40' Newell Coach 475hp 8V92 DD(sold)
22' 350hp Jet Riverboat
79 Ford F250 4x4
Many others to list
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04-10-2013, 06:09 PM
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Sorry I don't know the brand. I saved it a few months ago, I wish I did though. If I happen to run across it again I will come back and be sure to let you know.
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04-11-2013, 12:37 AM
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You're making it happen. I can't wait to see the end results.
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1979 Newell Classic
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07-23-2013, 04:57 PM
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Its time to get back to this project, hope to have the bedroom upholstery and the flooring underway shortly, ill follow up with some pics!
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77 38' Newell Coach Repowered from Smokin' V555TA To 325hp 8.3 inline 6 cummins, Allison 3000 series trans
87 40' Newell Coach 475hp 8V92 DD(sold)
22' 350hp Jet Riverboat
79 Ford F250 4x4
Many others to list
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07-23-2013, 06:00 PM
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Keith, we may start a pic competition on these Newell's. Who can share the most and best pics for the crowd. Well if there's no crowd, we'll just enjoy them ourselves.
Don't know what happened to our LED lighting instruction being done on someones '86?
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Previous Owner of 3 Newell's
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07-23-2013, 06:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Neweller
Keith, we may start a pic competition on these Newell's. Who can share the most and best pics for the crowd. Well if there's no crowd, we'll just enjoy them ourselves.
Don't know what happened to our LED lighting instruction being done on someones '86?
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He took a nap on us!
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If Ain't a Newell, It Ain't Wurt Oonin!
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07-23-2013, 07:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Neweller
Keith, we may start a pic competition on these Newell's. Who can share the most and best pics for the crowd. Well if there's no crowd, we'll just enjoy them ourselves.
Don't know what happened to our LED lighting instruction being done on someones '86?
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Guilty...All I've done so far is outlined in post #77. http://www.luxurycoachlifestyle.com/...ixtures-8.html
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1986 40' Dog House #86
0 hp 8V92 Allison HT740
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07-23-2013, 07:39 PM
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Jon, you're saying you are doing everything by Tom's book and you have nothing new to share with us or advanced details etc... and that you have a broken camera?
Do you have a train emoticon to help me get out of town? Or maybe a cargo ship?
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Previous Owner of 3 Newell's
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07-23-2013, 09:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Neweller
Jon, you're saying you are doing everything by Tom's book and you have nothing new to share with us or advanced details etc... and that you have a broken camera?
Do you have a train emoticon to help me get out of town? Or maybe a cargo ship?
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Can't remember where I put my camera after my friend stopped by.
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1986 40' Dog House #86
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07-24-2013, 05:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Neweller
Keith, we may start a pic competition on these Newell's. Who can share the most and best pics for the crowd. Well if there's no crowd, we'll just enjoy them ourselves.
Don't know what happened to our LED lighting instruction being done on someones '86?
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Sure sounds like a challenge to me Ken!! who else around here is up for it!!
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77 38' Newell Coach Repowered from Smokin' V555TA To 325hp 8.3 inline 6 cummins, Allison 3000 series trans
87 40' Newell Coach 475hp 8V92 DD(sold)
22' 350hp Jet Riverboat
79 Ford F250 4x4
Many others to list
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07-26-2013, 01:01 AM
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Well after some pondering over a couple wobbly pops we decided to gut the 77, did some pretty intense cleaning and removing everything but the kitchen sink. Should be installing flooring tomorrow, I removed the furnaces as well to give them a bench service plus giving us a little more room while we clean everything up
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77 38' Newell Coach Repowered from Smokin' V555TA To 325hp 8.3 inline 6 cummins, Allison 3000 series trans
87 40' Newell Coach 475hp 8V92 DD(sold)
22' 350hp Jet Riverboat
79 Ford F250 4x4
Many others to list
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07-26-2013, 01:22 AM
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Can't wait to see the makeover Keith. Keep them pics coming!
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07-26-2013, 01:23 AM
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Looks like a familiar site! When someone decides to go nuts on one of these, you kind of need a tonic or two to ease the tension build up from should we or should we not syndrome. I'm sure Dean must have went through something similar and the bug has a way of biting us....., soooooooooo !!!!
Will it be ready in time for the family vacation??? Or do you take the back up ride???
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Previous Owner of 3 Newell's
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07-26-2013, 03:13 AM
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Im hoping to have it on the road near the end of next week, ill be burnin' some midnight oil on it!! im going to leave the couch and dinette upholstery for now, just doing the flooring and the bedroom, and a few mecanical things like oil change and grease, check the brakes, new steer tires and change the rear center caps, no back up ride, were taking this one
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77 38' Newell Coach Repowered from Smokin' V555TA To 325hp 8.3 inline 6 cummins, Allison 3000 series trans
87 40' Newell Coach 475hp 8V92 DD(sold)
22' 350hp Jet Riverboat
79 Ford F250 4x4
Many others to list
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07-27-2013, 03:31 AM
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My shop is full of Newell parts!! wow what a pile of work to do in a short time!! ill have some more pics coming, its going to come together
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77 38' Newell Coach Repowered from Smokin' V555TA To 325hp 8.3 inline 6 cummins, Allison 3000 series trans
87 40' Newell Coach 475hp 8V92 DD(sold)
22' 350hp Jet Riverboat
79 Ford F250 4x4
Many others to list
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07-27-2013, 03:39 AM
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I know you love it though! For realssssssssssssss....................... :ba ndit:
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Previous Owner of 3 Newell's
Wanted: Newell Coach Needing Engine Replacement!
If you want to sell, PM or Private Message me. Thanks!
"I know I’m not perfect, and I don't live to be. But before you start pointing fingers, make sure your hands are clean."
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07-27-2013, 03:45 AM
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So Rellick what interior colors are we thinking here? Being a skillful upholsterer as such, do you plan on any wall treatments like fabric or do I need to speak with your wonderful better half to get you in line so you won't have to ask for forgiveness?
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