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| Chuck Newman (Chuck_newman)
Registered Member Username: Chuck_newman Post Number: 390 Registered: 1-2005 Posted From: 99.153.84.192  Rating: N/A |
Except for some mechanical work in the past and some in progress, we haven’t really started the conversion on our ‘89 102A3. We retired last year and want to get on the road full time before the polar caps melt. The window skinning, floor plan, furniture, etc. have been cast in stone for some time. In fact, except for the generator and Motosat, everything (appliances, sinks, lights, etc.), has been purchased on sale and is sitting in storage. We are looking for someone to skin 4 windows on each side, and do the interior wood work. No deep gloss hand rubbed cherry or rose wood styling. We want some nice looking white wood cabinets and white walls in a side isle design with enclosed bath. Some Ozite or something similar on the ceiling, with Corian counter tops. I will do the AC/DC and electronic wiring and plumbing -- things I do well. I don’t have a clue what the costs of farmed out conversion work would be. I’ve only talked to one converter so far, and I realize I haven’t gone into a lot of detail about our plan here, which is nothing out of the ordinary, but I have been quoted around $50K for skinning windows and interior wood work. That seems somewhat steep to me, but then I really don’t know. Exterior painting , tires and wheels are not included in the above price. I would appreciate comments / advice from anyone with knowledge or experience in the conversion field and realistic costs associated with it. Thank you, Chuck | ||
| Mark Renner (Boomer)
Registered Member Username: Boomer Post Number: 177 Registered: 11-2006 Posted From: 75.211.33.13  Rating: N/A |
I highly recommend Larry at Paradise Coach Interiors in Coburg, Oregon. The best work for by far the most reasonable price. Over 20 years experience, ex Marathon & Country Coach man. Close drive for you too. No sales tax either, that's major. Check his website. Thanks. | ||
| Chuck Newman (Chuck_newman)
Registered Member Username: Chuck_newman Post Number: 391 Registered: 1-2005 Posted From: 99.153.84.192 Rating: N/A |
Thanks Mark. Their web site is not working. Are they still in business? | ||
| Paul Lawry (Dreamscape)
Registered Member Username: Dreamscape Post Number: 542 Registered: 5-2007 Posted From: 64.40.216.18  Rating: N/A |
It worked for me. http://www.pciconversions.com/ | ||
| R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
Registered Member Username: Chuckllb Post Number: 889 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 75.210.61.137 Rating: |
Not real sure how one can put a "price" on conversion work....so many different needs (wants, desires), quality aside. I suppose if one would just say this is what I want and let it go at that there would be many "prices" across the country for the same basic thing. If one were that sure of how and what, it might be best to do as folks do when having a building constructed....put it up for bid. But buyer beware....the cheapest bid is not always (usually) the best way to go. As a courtesy to "one of our own"...contact Fred Hobe for openers. He'll give advice and even (so I've read) will let a person "help" him during the conversion process. Lots of converters out there....contact John Madden...maybe Willie Nelson; I'm sure they'll give you a name or two...  FWIW | ||
| clint hunter (Truthhunter)
Registered Member Username: Truthhunter Post Number: 399 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 24.129.232.219  Rating: N/A |
uhm... priceless , especially when it comes time to liquidate, or darn close to priceless... |
