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05-23-2013, 01:04 AM
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Looks like Newell coach 498 is ready for retirement.
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Previous Owner of 3 Newell's
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"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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05-23-2013, 02:08 AM
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That is a shame ...
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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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05-23-2013, 02:11 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rellick
That is a shame ...
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I agree Keith, What a major shame!
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If Ain't a Newell, It Ain't Wurt Oonin!
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05-23-2013, 02:33 AM
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sometimes cheap is expensive.
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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
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05-23-2013, 03:04 AM
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That's too bad.
So what's the story on it? Was it an electrical fire? or what?
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05-23-2013, 03:29 AM
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Yes do tell how did it end up like that?
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05-23-2013, 03:35 AM
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Folks, I don't want to be quoted on what happened exactly, but shortly after its purchase the owners were supposedly going through a divorce and someone was not happy and $hit happens. The fire started inside and was not due to any faulty workmanship but what sounds to have been intentional neglect. It was tied up by the insurance company for several years.
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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."
-Bob Marley
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05-23-2013, 03:53 AM
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Location: arkansas
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Translation ,, wife got mad at hubby, hubby loved coach, hubby loved others in coach, wife like fire, wife no like coach. Or simply "beaches be crazy".. Just kidding around hope I didn't offend anyone
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05-23-2013, 04:06 AM
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Location: Greensboro, NC
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yachts I think you said it lightly! I guess it was a case of the rich and famous. Look at Tiger Woods ex-wife. Do you think bulldozing may have been in order.
all kidding aside; that is what messed up coach and makes me sad all get out.
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1986 Newell 40' 8v92
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05-23-2013, 04:39 AM
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Member
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It sounds like the current owner purchased it as/is am I correct? How long has he had it?
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05-23-2013, 03:12 PM
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Jack, the current owner purchased the unit from the insurance company about 7 years ago and moved it out to his farm. He had mentioned some of his ideas of what he had planned on doing and liked the idea of making it his own and not have something that looked like an upscale brothel. He was also going to do away with the front slide since another industry expert had told him the fronts were HWH and were junk. I told him, if I decided it was worth building, I would duplicate one or two more slides.
Like Steve mentioned earlier; cheap isn't always cheap. This baby would have been worth the effort and investment back right after it had first happened. If it was maybe a third to half the damage and a few years newer, I would take it on, but I don't think putting $100-150k into a '98 is worth that kind of money just to have what you want in your Newell.
I would rather start with a $75k unit needing much less work and more miles etc.. and go from there. That water damaged '02 or '03 quad slide that sold a few months ago for $140k would have been a better deal. Three things I don't like in a fixer and that is major rust, major electrical work and mass mold. The all suck at repairing, killing off or staying low maintenance unless you start over from scratch.
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Ken
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."
-Bob Marley
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05-23-2013, 04:50 PM
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yeah if the coach is a 1998 and the fire happened shortly after the purchase it's been sitting a long time. Is it even worth $25,000?
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1991 Newell Coach
2011 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
"If I lose today, I can look forward to winning tomorrow, and if I win today, I can expect to lose tomorrow. A sure thing is no fun.”
"Sometimes I pretend to be Normal. But it gets boring. So I go back to being me." lol!
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05-23-2013, 08:24 PM
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Does it look the motor will run? After sitting so long what do you think it will take to get it going again?
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05-24-2013, 02:34 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
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Wow that sure is a shame. That's a sad story of a coach gone bad fast. He probably didn't even get the chance to enjoy it.
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05-24-2013, 06:34 PM
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Location: The U S of A!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wheeler
Wow that sure is a shame. That's a sad story of a coach gone bad fast. He probably didn't even get the chance to enjoy it.
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Well according to Yatchs he may have enjoyed it...just not for very long.
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1993 Newell Coach Motorhome
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05-24-2013, 06:40 PM
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Ken what parts are salvageable? Aquahot, Awnings, Suspension Parts etc and is the owner willing to part it out?
Will
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