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| Keith Wood (Ft6)
Registered Member Username: Ft6 Post Number: 16 Registered: 8-2008 Posted From: 71.198.253.223 Rating: N/A |
Whatever the reason, you have a good shell that needs a good interior. Wouldn't it be nice to get one for pennies, free, or even be PAID to TAKE it? Here's how! Go back to the classifieds. Look at the Tinkertoy motorhome listings, paying extra attention to the ones mentioning "needs engine work," "transmission trouble," "cracked windshield" etc. These will be the ones with the lowest asking prices. Go check these out. They usually belong to someone who just wants to unload something they don't use anymore. But it still has an INTERIOR, doesn't it? Do the appliances work? The water pump? Are the cabinets and counter in good shape? Now you see where I'm going with this. You can buy a couple of thousand dollars' worth of interior, on the hoof, and tow the thing away to take all of the parts out. Other parts which might be of use are the aircons on the roof, genset, awnings, LP tanks, windows, water tanks, level gauges, battery, inverter, leveling system, etc. You bought the thing, so take off anything that might be of value to you! A lot of the older motorhomes are available dirt cheap, thanks to campground restrictions, high gas prices and the cost of paying someone to fix them. I recently bought a 1985 34-footer for $500. The fridge is bad, but it's got a bunch of extras which will fit nicely into my Buffalo. I figure that what I've saved on the big-propane-powered genset alone will pay for the motorhome and my Buffalo! The extra several thousand bucks worth of stuff more than make up for having to buy a new fridge (and the old one was small, anyhow)! Okay, so then what? Now you have a big box on wheels. That box still has an engine, steering, transmission, axles and chassis. This is when you call the local wrecking yards. Someone will be willing to drag away the hulk if they can part it out the rest of the way. You might even get a few bucks from them. Or, even better, you put the thing back in the classifieds, selling it for spare parts! You might even make all of your original money back, especially if it's got The Big Engine or other desirable parts. Don't forget to check out travel trailers, either. These are likewise a glut on the market, and nice ones in the 24 - 28 foot range can be found for under $1000. And what do you have after taking the innards out? You have a big box on wheels, with a trailer hitch and the ability to carry a ton or more. Have you priced big utility box trailers lately? You can sell it, maybe at a profit, or you can keep it. Imagine cutting the rear cap off, replacing it with an aluminum ramp, and using it as a car hauler, towed behind the coach you've moved the innards to. So, you see, even though bus conversions are far and away superior, mere motorhomes still have some value! . . .oh, yeah, you know those parks which only allow "professionally-built motorhomes" . . ? That little oval plate from the RV builder comes right off the Tinkertoy and right onto your coach! If that's not enough, let the nosy gal from the park look inside, and she will see a "professional-built" interior! | ||
| John MC9 (John_mc9)
Registered Member Username: John_mc9 Post Number: 623 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 72.146.79.53  Rating: N/A |
I heard that the Airstream cabinets fit the contour of an MCI nearly perfectly! (btw, check the insurance company listings for wrecked RVs for sale)(your local rv shop can get the specs) | ||
| niles steckbauer (Niles500)
Registered Member Username: Niles500 Post Number: 848 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 71.180.67.29 Rating: N/A |
Is this an infomercial? | ||
| Len Silva (Lsilva)
Registered Member Username: Lsilva Post Number: 163 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 71.99.19.85 Rating: N/A |
The empty running shell could be sold to someone looking for a mobile workshop, vending, display etc. | ||
| George M. Todd (George_mc6)
Registered Member Username: George_mc6 Post Number: 528 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 207.231.75.253 Rating: N/A |
Very good Niles, I was wondering the same thing! | ||
| Keith Wood (Ft6)
Registered Member Username: Ft6 Post Number: 19 Registered: 8-2008 Posted From: 71.198.253.223 Rating: N/A |
"Is this an infomercial?" Yes, and I'll give you the address to send your $29.95 payment . . . | ||
| Buswarrior (Buswarrior)
Registered Member Username: Buswarrior Post Number: 1341 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 76.68.123.249  Rating: |
But during this limited time offer, you only need to send 4 payments of $8.95... What a savings! happy coaching! buswarrior | ||
| John and Barb Tesser (Bigrigger)
Registered Member Username: Bigrigger Post Number: 97 Registered: 9-2007 Posted From: 24.197.246.104 Rating: |
plus shipping and handling... | ||
| Keith Wood (Ft6)
Registered Member Username: Ft6 Post Number: 25 Registered: 8-2008 Posted From: 71.198.253.223 Rating: N/A |
Hey, I didn't say it was the ONLY $29.95 payment, did I . . ? ;) | ||
| Paul Lawry (Dreamscape)
Registered Member Username: Dreamscape Post Number: 326 Registered: 5-2007 Posted From: 75.93.55.100  Rating: |
"But wait, We will double the order for the same price" Shipping and handling is an additional $49.95. | ||
| George M. Todd (George_mc6)
Registered Member Username: George_mc6 Post Number: 533 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 207.231.75.253 Rating: N/A |
And if you call in the next 20 minutes, he will throw in a pocket fisherman! | ||
| Keith Wood (Ft6)
Registered Member Username: Ft6 Post Number: 27 Registered: 8-2008 Posted From: 71.198.253.223 Rating: N/A |
I would, but the price of dynamite has gotten too high . . . | ||
| John MC9 (John_mc9)
Registered Member Username: John_mc9 Post Number: 624 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 66.217.106.114 Rating: |
DISCLAIMER:<br> Some assembly required. Use only as directed. No other warranty expressed or implied. For recreational use only. All models over 18 years of age. May be too intense for some viewers. As seen on TV. Avoid contact with skin. Keep away from fire or flame. No Canadian coins. Driver does not carry cash. Apply only to affected area. No user-serviceable parts inside. Simulated picture. Edited for television. Penalty for private use. Batteries not included. You must be present to win. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Handle with care. Only use in well ventilated areas. Heals skin on contact. May cause irritation! For serious injuries, seek medical attention. Keep away from children. Do not turn upside down. No purchase necessary! Safe to use in households with pets. Close cover before striking. May cause drowsiness. Do not use near fire or flame. High in sodium. Do not insert into any bodily orifice. May warp space-time. Not for home use. Always keep a round in your chamber.<br>  | ||
| Glenn Williams (Glenn)
Registered Member Username: Glenn Post Number: 171 Registered: 6-2006 Posted From: 69.14.125.211 Rating: N/A |
When I parted out my 73 Winnie, I removed all of the appliances, but the avacado paisley countertops weren't going in the orange bus! Be aware though - trailers and motorhomes that are made of fiberglass or foam laminated walls may not be accepted by scrap yards because they have to pay someone to dissasemble/seperate the metals from the other stuff. That is what happened to me. | ||
| R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
Registered Member Username: Chuckllb Post Number: 332 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 70.212.232.92 Rating: N/A |
JTNG...you, sir ....are over the top....as it were...  RCB | ||
| Buswarrior (Buswarrior)
Registered Member Username: Buswarrior Post Number: 1344 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 76.66.16.68 Rating: N/A |
HEY! No Canadian coins??? Remember where this blessed church of the busnut is originated from! happy coaching! buswarrior | ||
| Jack Conrad (Jackconrad)
Registered Member Username: Jackconrad Post Number: 808 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 76.3.173.51 Rating: N/A |
John, I gotta ask "where did you find the program to insert that bug?" I almost scratched a hole in my monitor trying to get the pesky little critter. Can "bugs" be inserted in emails also. I want that! Jack | ||
| marvin pack (Gomer)
Registered Member Username: Gomer Post Number: 285 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 71.55.199.152 Rating: N/A |
Jack I think that John ain't got a lot to do lately and the bugs are taking over LOL.. Oh I would like to send that to a couple and see what the results are HAHA Gomer | ||
| John MC9 (John_mc9)
Registered Member Username: John_mc9 Post Number: 625 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 66.217.108.43 Rating: N/A |
Jack - Assuming you're using "Windows", just "right-click" on the pesky critter, and pick "save picture as"... Save it as a "gif" to any location you want. You can also "copy and paste" the image to a new Email, with most Email programs! You can use Norton, AVG, McAfee, or any other good virus remover to get rid of them later...... AARRAAGGGGGGGHHHH!!!!!!!!!!  , ,  , , They multiply fast!!! | ||
| RJ Long (Rjlong)
Registered Member Username: Rjlong Post Number: 1412 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 67.181.166.160 Rating: N/A |
John - Cool critter! But where did you find it - some source of humorous .gifs? Jack & I both want to see what other critters might be available! | ||
| David Lower (Dave_l)
Registered Member Username: Dave_l Post Number: 50 Registered: 11-2007 Posted From: 99.249.16.254  Rating: N/A |
And for three easy payments if you call in the next 10 minutes these pesky critters can be yours. But call now as this one time offer ( which is played every late night for weeks) is not available in stores!! Dave l | ||
| Jack Conrad (Jackconrad)
Registered Member Username: Jackconrad Post Number: 811 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 76.3.173.51 Rating: N/A |
Thanks john, A friend sent me a couple links. Now if i can figure out how to imbed it into an email (I use OE) RJ, Check out these sites. Jack http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/SwimmingJewel/animations/crawlingbug.gif also you can go here for others: http://j-walkblog.com/index.php?/weblog/comments/walking_insect_animated_gif/ (Message edited by JackConrad on August 26, 2008) | ||
| John MC9 (John_mc9)
Registered Member Username: John_mc9 Post Number: 627 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 66.217.106.109 Rating: N/A |
Sorry for the delay in responding!! I can't for the life of me remember where I got those things. I have a directory with various gifs that I've saved through the years... for whatever purpose I thought was important at the time? I dunno... I'm old.. the memory is gonzo, but the gifs remain. I was surprised when I found them. Just googling for ".gif" (with the quotes) and adding bug, insect, animated, or whatever...outside of, and with no quotes, can produce some real dandies!  | ||
| Nellie Wilson (Vivianellie)
Registered Member Username: Vivianellie Post Number: 47 Registered: 11-2008 Posted From: 76.68.203.15  Rating: N/A |
Myyyyy dear Lord! Call yourself bus NUTS for a good reason. Nellie Wilson |
