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Dave M · 12-22-2006, 06:14 AM

Hello!

My wife and I have taken possession of a 1973 motor home that's based on a '73 Chevy C-30 (we're picking it up on the 23rd, actually). We got the motor home for free, and it's really showing it's age. It's my new project vehicle (actually, my first-ever project vehicle). I'm hoping to refurbish it inside and out, along with engine, drivetrain, and suspension, if needed. I've never owned a truck, and never owned anything that wasn't computer controlled, so some one on another board sent me here for advice and to learn. I'm sure to ask some very stupid questions in the future. I have decent experience with cars - I've owned Trans Ams or Firebirds almost my whole driving life - but am unfamiliar with trucks. Hopefully you guys can help me out when I run across something unfamiliar. Whenever I pictured myself restoring a '73 Chevy, I did not have a motor home in mind, but family hadn't happened then yet either. It'll be fun nonetheless. I'm looking forward to learning paint, body and engine work.

See ya around,
Dave M

krue · 12-22-2006, 06:16 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

jsbgump · 12-22-2006, 10:15 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

FarmTruk · 12-22-2006, 01:57 PM

Wow...sounds like 2 or 3 projects in one. Not only a truck resto, but a house remodel too!

Great luck with your project. Old motor homes are super cool, and definately not a dime a dozen.

Welcome from Wallburg, NC.

shaneschevys · 12-22-2006, 10:15 PM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

CAL 58 GMC · 12-23-2006, 11:10 AM

Welcome to the board from central Califorina!

msgross · 12-23-2006, 11:16 AM

welcome from Lebanon, PA...only 30 min east of you! Good luck and be sure to post pics, guys love pics of anything!

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-23-2006, 05:48 PM

From West TN

86swb · 12-25-2006, 06:35 PM

Welcome from Western Kentucky.

**Ron 586** · 01-15-2007, 02:10 AM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

**Canadian694x4** · 01-15-2007, 04:36 AM

Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North!

1969k10stepside · 01-17-2007, 07:43 PM

Welcome to the site

dwaite72lnghrn · 01-20-2007, 05:27 PM

Welcome. Did you pick up your need camper?

tvblazer78 · 01-20-2007, 05:29 PM

Welcome, from east Tennessee

RACINJASON22 · 01-21-2007, 05:22 AM

Also Very New From Pa. Saying Hello Back

kenm78 · 01-21-2007, 10:14 AM

Welcome to the board from oklahoma city

71SWBChevy · 01-23-2007, 09:35 PM

to the board from KY!

12-22-2006, 06:14 AM	#1
Dave M Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 1	Very newbie saying hello from PA Hello! My wife and I have taken possession of a 1973 motor home that's based on a '73 Chevy C-30 (we're picking it up on the 23rd, actually). We got the motor home for free, and it's really showing it's age. It's my new project vehicle (actually, my first-ever project vehicle). I'm hoping to refurbish it inside and out, along with engine, drivetrain, and suspension, if needed. I've never owned a truck, and never owned anything that wasn't computer controlled, so some one on another board sent me here for advice and to learn. I'm sure to ask some very stupid questions in the future. I have decent experience with cars - I've owned Trans Ams or Firebirds almost my whole driving life - but am unfamiliar with trucks. Hopefully you guys can help me out when I run across something unfamiliar. Whenever I pictured myself restoring a '73 Chevy, I did not have a motor home in mind, but family hadn't happened then yet either. It'll be fun nonetheless. I'm looking forward to learning paint, body and engine work. See ya around, Dave M

12-22-2006, 06:16 AM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Very newbie saying hello from PA Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-22-2006, 10:15 AM	#3
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12-22-2006, 01:57 PM	#4
FarmTruk In Memoriam... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wallburg, NC Posts: 1,216	Re: Very newbie saying hello from PA Wow...sounds like 2 or 3 projects in one. Not only a truck resto, but a house remodel too! Great luck with your project. Old motor homes are super cool, and definately not a dime a dozen. Welcome from Wallburg, NC. __________________ '68 C10 SWB 307ci 2BBL *FarmTruk Pics Here* *"You know, doing what is right is easy. The problem is knowing what is right."* Last edited by FarmTruk; 12-22-2006 at 01:57 PM.

12-22-2006, 10:15 PM	#5
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12-23-2006, 11:10 AM	#6
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Very newbie saying hello from PA Welcome to the board from central Califorina! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 12-23-2006 at 11:10 AM.

12-23-2006, 11:16 AM	#7
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Very newbie saying hello from PA welcome from Lebanon, PA...only 30 min east of you! Good luck and be sure to post pics, guys love pics of anything!

12-23-2006, 05:48 PM	#8
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12-25-2006, 06:35 PM	#9
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01-15-2007, 02:10 AM	#10
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01-15-2007, 04:36 AM	#11
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01-17-2007, 07:43 PM	#12
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: Very newbie saying hello from PA Welcome to the site

01-20-2007, 05:27 PM	#13
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	Re: Very newbie saying hello from PA Welcome. Did you pick up your need camper? __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne

01-20-2007, 05:29 PM	#14
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01-21-2007, 05:22 AM	#15
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01-21-2007, 10:14 AM	#16
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01-23-2007, 09:35 PM	#17
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