Bought a F@RD!, big block EFI 460 1-ton... "PROJECT COUSIN EDDIE" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

msgross · 07-06-2009, 02:33 PM

would sound more exciting if it was a 4x4 crewcab but this baby is gonna haul the family for the next few years... 1993 Passport by Cobra, 37,000mi one owner for $4800... Does have some roof rot in the upper passenger nose cone but that will be a winter project... New brakes, great tires, CC, AC (needs recharged), 4,000 watt Onan generator with 13 hours on the meter, stove and microwave never used, fridge and frezer (AC or LP), shower, toilet, full bed in back and over sleeper, couch and dining area turn into beds, swivel chair behind pass seat, awning and other parts included. Couldn't turn it down... Thanks Big Al for the carfax...

63 & 64 Bowties · 07-06-2009, 02:36 PM

Nice score. 4800, what a buy. Where'd you find it?

msgross · 07-06-2009, 02:38 PM

craigslist, momma actually found it...

***Josh*** · 07-06-2009, 10:47 PM

craigslist is evil... Looks like a nice setup. The family will love it, our kids beg us to go camping in the travel trailer all the time.

msgross · 07-06-2009, 10:53 PM

it is evil.. especially if it's local crap for sale!

**special-K** · 07-07-2009, 09:18 PM

Nice move.Your family will love it.

msgross · 07-07-2009, 10:22 PM

Thanks Tim, it might come in handy at a local car show... say.. Carlisle???

Looks like i'm in for a total roof replacement though. After more inspection up top its got some soft spot and the original rubber is dry rotted... Had I known it was that bad I would have asked for another $500 off, since the roof alone is about $700 in product and tons of hours in labor. I think that I can tackle it myself. Now I just have to find some overhead cover to house this beast...

68C15 · 07-08-2009, 08:37 PM

your motorhome and my boat. two completely different creatures but both have the same curse. has the "new purchase grin" wore off yet? mine turned to a frown on day 5.

**88JRFAN** · 07-08-2009, 09:09 PM

Looks like it should be a load of fun. Camping and fixing it. Enjoy whatever you do with it.

big_al_71 · 07-08-2009, 09:13 PM

looks really good mike...Im glad I could help...

msgross · 07-08-2009, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68C15

your motorhome and my boat. two completely different creatures but both have the same curse. has the "new purchase grin" wore off yet? mine turned to a frown on day 5.

gron wore off a little on day 1 when I realized that my 250 lbs butt better not stand on the soggy roof!

buddy is recharging the r12 AC system while I'm gone this week. also found a good plan for overhead cover( which my township requires) a 12x30 tall tarped carport. will keep the snow off And allow me to do the repAir at home

68C15 · 07-09-2009, 06:19 AM

I'd be interested in seeing these canopy plans. I may need to do something as well.

msgross · 07-09-2009, 07:18 AM

the canopy is made from 1 5/8 pole used for chain link fencing and a large tarp. so far I've only found kits online. I'm on the road using my iPhone so searching is a pain

**71blksuper4x4** · 07-09-2009, 10:13 AM

That there's an R.V. Clark!

msgross · 07-09-2009, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

That there's an R.V. Clark!

But, don't you go falling in love with it now, because, we're taking it with us when we leave here next month!!!!!

YouTube - Merry Christmas, ****ter was full

**jaros44sr** · 07-09-2009, 11:50 AM

Lots of luck with the new purchase, our family always had a great time camping and such, hope the same happens to your family.

That is my alltime favorite movie, we watch it every Christmas...crappers full

Sub-versive · 07-09-2009, 06:37 PM

That is freakin' sweet!

You need one of these to go with that:

msgross · 07-09-2009, 11:02 PM

I always end up with the "jelly of the month club" instead of that!

msgross · 07-15-2009, 08:01 PM

good news, found some good RV forums with build pics for the roof. Also made it to an RV surplus near my dads in Indiana. picked up a new rubber roof, trim, glue, 4 new vents, putty tape, and some other little parts for $425. That's about 1/2 price for other places that I found.

msgross · 07-18-2009, 04:48 PM

well, measure twice cut once!!!!

while on vacation I had my buddy take a quick measurement of my roof so that I could buy some rubber roofing material for 1/2 price at a surplus store. Well, he must have misunderstood what I needed and the roofing is 1.5 feet SHORT!!! That's $150 wasted, unless someone needs some roofing on Craigslist... Looks like i'll now have to get more from the same company and pay shipping this time. I could make a seam but I would be PO'd if it leaked after a major reroofing project...

msgross · 07-19-2009, 07:58 AM

hopefully some good news will come out of this.. Craigslist rocks BTW, I put the roof on CL and have someone coming to buy it today. If it works out i'll make $50 on the deal!

That will pay for the shipping for the new roof unless I decide to wait till fall when my dad is visiting, he can just bring it then.

Finally figured out the awning, it was easier than I suspected which is what made it difficult, if that makes since.

msgross · 07-19-2009, 09:02 PM

well, talk about falling into crap and smelling like roses. I sold the $150 (i spent) rubber roof for $200 today! That will cover the cost of shipping out my 30' rubber roof now!

Pulled the swivel chair out today, bought a new mattress, cleaned cushions, filled the LP tank, repaired a LOT of holes in the existing roof as well. I need to keep bandaids on it till I get time to rip the entire roof off and start over...

msgross · 07-20-2009, 09:06 PM

ok, since nobody is watching a motorhome build I won't put much effort in...

After realizing that my intermittent wipers didn't work and the windshield washer was broken as well, I decided to take some engine pieces apart. The washer bottle was buried under the spare battery but after testing the motor I found that it worked. Out comes the multimeter to check and for some reason it's not getting power. A little searching on the web led me to the MFS (multi function switch) as Ford calls it. The turn signal assembly with all the controls on it.

So I pulled the steering column collar apart and was lucky to find that autozone has it for $59 in stock! Rock auto was $84 and who knows what ford wants for one. I'll pick it up tomorrow and see if we have washer fluid (which is an inspection requirement in PA)

I'm shooting for a Canada trip next week so no time to waste with shipping either.

New mattress is installed and I just ordered a 19" LCD w/ DVD and wireless headphones for the kids!!!

Also ordered an Onan generator tune up kit.. man this hobby is $$$$$

68C15 · 07-21-2009, 06:16 AM

and they say a motorhome is cheaper than motels.

msgross · 07-21-2009, 07:50 AM

I here you there, count the 8MPG which doubles your gas bill vs. the Tahoe!

Maybe the kids will behave in the back, right????

07-06-2009, 02:33 PM	#1
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Bought a F@RD!, big block EFI 460 1-ton... "PROJECT COUSIN EDDIE" would sound more exciting if it was a 4x4 crewcab but this baby is gonna haul the family for the next few years... 1993 Passport by Cobra, 37,000mi one owner for $4800... Does have some roof rot in the upper passenger nose cone but that will be a winter project... New brakes, great tires, CC, AC (needs recharged), 4,000 watt Onan generator with 13 hours on the meter, stove and microwave never used, fridge and frezer (AC or LP), shower, toilet, full bed in back and over sleeper, couch and dining area turn into beds, swivel chair behind pass seat, awning and other parts included. Couldn't turn it down... Thanks Big Al for the carfax... Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 07-08-2009 at 06:03 AM.

07-06-2009, 02:36 PM	#2
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07-06-2009, 02:38 PM	#3
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Buying a F@RD!, big block EFI 460 1-ton... craigslist, momma actually found it... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

07-06-2009, 10:47 PM	#4
*Josh* He's got mean nasty FANGS! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 6,514	Re: Buying a F@RD!, big block EFI 460 1-ton... "PROJECT COUSIN EDDIE" craigslist is evil... Looks like a nice setup. The family will love it, our kids beg us to go camping in the travel trailer all the time. __________________ 2004 K2500 Burb 1999 C3500 1985 Cutlass Supreme 1969 C-10 1967 C-10 Panel josh@67-72chevytrucks.com

07-06-2009, 10:53 PM	#5
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Buying a F@RD!, big block EFI 460 1-ton... "PROJECT COUSIN EDDIE" it is evil.. especially if it's local crap for sale! __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

07-07-2009, 09:18 PM	#6
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07-07-2009, 10:22 PM	#7
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Buying a F@RD!, big block EFI 460 1-ton... "PROJECT COUSIN EDDIE" Thanks Tim, it might come in handy at a local car show... say.. Carlisle??? Looks like i'm in for a total roof replacement though. After more inspection up top its got some soft spot and the original rubber is dry rotted... Had I known it was that bad I would have asked for another $500 off, since the roof alone is about $700 in product and tons of hours in labor. I think that I can tackle it myself. Now I just have to find some overhead cover to house this beast... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

07-08-2009, 08:37 PM	#8
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Bought a F@RD!, big block EFI 460 1-ton... "PROJECT COUSIN EDDIE" your motorhome and my boat. two completely different creatures but both have the same curse. has the "new purchase grin" wore off yet? mine turned to a frown on day 5.

07-08-2009, 09:09 PM	#9
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07-08-2009, 09:13 PM	#10
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Bought a F@RD!, big block EFI 460 1-ton... "PROJECT COUSIN EDDIE" looks really good mike...Im glad I could help... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

07-09-2009, 06:19 AM	#12
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Bought a F@RD!, big block EFI 460 1-ton... "PROJECT COUSIN EDDIE" I'd be interested in seeing these canopy plans. I may need to do something as well.

07-09-2009, 07:18 AM	#13
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Bought a F@RD!, big block EFI 460 1-ton... "PROJECT COUSIN EDDIE" the canopy is made from 1 5/8 pole used for chain link fencing and a large tarp. so far I've only found kits online. I'm on the road using my iPhone so searching is a pain __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

07-09-2009, 10:13 AM	#14
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07-09-2009, 11:50 AM	#16
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,766	Re: Bought a F@RD!, big block EFI 460 1-ton... "PROJECT COUSIN EDDIE" Lots of luck with the new purchase, our family always had a great time camping and such, hope the same happens to your family. That is my alltime favorite movie, we watch it every Christmas...crappers full __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 07-09-2009 at 11:51 AM.

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07-09-2009, 11:02 PM	#18
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Bought a F@RD!, big block EFI 460 1-ton... "PROJECT COUSIN EDDIE" I always end up with the "jelly of the month club" instead of that! __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

07-15-2009, 08:01 PM	#19
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Bought a F@RD!, big block EFI 460 1-ton... "PROJECT COUSIN EDDIE" good news, found some good RV forums with build pics for the roof. Also made it to an RV surplus near my dads in Indiana. picked up a new rubber roof, trim, glue, 4 new vents, putty tape, and some other little parts for $425. That's about 1/2 price for other places that I found. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

07-18-2009, 04:48 PM	#20
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Bought a F@RD!, big block EFI 460 1-ton... "PROJECT COUSIN EDDIE" well, measure twice cut once!!!! while on vacation I had my buddy take a quick measurement of my roof so that I could buy some rubber roofing material for 1/2 price at a surplus store. Well, he must have misunderstood what I needed and the roofing is 1.5 feet SHORT!!! That's $150 wasted, unless someone needs some roofing on Craigslist... Looks like i'll now have to get more from the same company and pay shipping this time. I could make a seam but I would be PO'd if it leaked after a major reroofing project... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

07-19-2009, 07:58 AM	#21
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Bought a F@RD!, big block EFI 460 1-ton... "PROJECT COUSIN EDDIE" hopefully some good news will come out of this.. Craigslist rocks BTW, I put the roof on CL and have someone coming to buy it today. If it works out i'll make $50 on the deal! That will pay for the shipping for the new roof unless I decide to wait till fall when my dad is visiting, he can just bring it then. Finally figured out the awning, it was easier than I suspected which is what made it difficult, if that makes since. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

07-19-2009, 09:02 PM	#22
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Bought a F@RD!, big block EFI 460 1-ton... "PROJECT COUSIN EDDIE" well, talk about falling into crap and smelling like roses. I sold the $150 (i spent) rubber roof for $200 today! That will cover the cost of shipping out my 30' rubber roof now! Pulled the swivel chair out today, bought a new mattress, cleaned cushions, filled the LP tank, repaired a LOT of holes in the existing roof as well. I need to keep bandaids on it till I get time to rip the entire roof off and start over... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

07-20-2009, 09:06 PM	#23
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Bought a F@RD!, big block EFI 460 1-ton... "PROJECT COUSIN EDDIE" ok, since nobody is watching a motorhome build I won't put much effort in... After realizing that my intermittent wipers didn't work and the windshield washer was broken as well, I decided to take some engine pieces apart. The washer bottle was buried under the spare battery but after testing the motor I found that it worked. Out comes the multimeter to check and for some reason it's not getting power. A little searching on the web led me to the MFS (multi function switch) as Ford calls it. The turn signal assembly with all the controls on it. So I pulled the steering column collar apart and was lucky to find that autozone has it for $59 in stock! Rock auto was $84 and who knows what ford wants for one. I'll pick it up tomorrow and see if we have washer fluid (which is an inspection requirement in PA) I'm shooting for a Canada trip next week so no time to waste with shipping either. New mattress is installed and I just ordered a 19" LCD w/ DVD and wireless headphones for the kids!!! Also ordered an Onan generator tune up kit.. man this hobby is $$$$$ Attached Images __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 07-20-2009 at 09:10 PM.

07-21-2009, 06:16 AM	#24
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Bought a F@RD!, big block EFI 460 1-ton... "PROJECT COUSIN EDDIE" and they say a motorhome is cheaper than motels.

07-21-2009, 07:50 AM	#25
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Bought a F@RD!, big block EFI 460 1-ton... "PROJECT COUSIN EDDIE" I here you there, count the 8MPG which doubles your gas bill vs. the Tahoe! Maybe the kids will behave in the back, right???? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

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