Sealed all external bolt entries and seams with expanding latex sealer. Ribbed upholstery applied to all doors and door interiors for better insulation. ¼" Oak plywood walls with a light natural stain. Stays cool inb the summer and warmer in the winter! Gas camp stove, with exhaust fans, wing nut bolted to the top of the cabinet, for easy removal for picnic table use, uses the little green propane tanks.ġ½" to 2" Mylar coated foam insulation, as much as could fit behind the walls and Mylar bubble film insulation applied to all small gaps and un-insulated areas. #1977 DODGE SPORTSMAN MOTORHOME ONBOARD PROPANE TANK FULL#Gladiator brand full metal cabinet (lockable) Ice box with matched door pain, custom cabinet with cutting board, hidden storage on top. High quality vinyl laminate linoleum and rear rubber matting. Sadly the top and the ice box are all that were left from the original conversion that was done, so my wife and I took on the task of rebuilding the interior below is a list of what was done followed by the mechanical work, Over $4100.00 invested after initial purchase, all receipts keptįloor, filled ribs and laid 1¾" oriented strand subfloor. We took it to our Transmission shop to have the transmission and rear differential serviced and the transmission shop said that the gasket on the pan was probably the original gasket and that the mileage on the odometer, 75,000, was most likely right, which also matches with the story form the Grandkid about its seldom use and the original gaskets, I also replaced the valve cover gaskets and they looked to be factory original The paint is the original paint we used a fine cut on it and waxed her then the fun started, I have listed all the mechanical and interior upgrades below and have a Youtube video that will help out in the understanding the scale of what we did with her if you want the link! We rescued it from the back of Grandpa's house, but poor Grandpa passed away a few years back and there she sat, but it was started on occasion by the grandson who wanted it to restore for his family, but time and money became an issue and he had to sell, this is where we stepped in and bought it. She shines right up with the perfect amount of patina to call it a survivor and still turn heads! That being saidįor sale a vintage time machine, be prepared to be the center of the universe, every time you drive this vehicle you will be approached, random people will take pictures of it, and tell you about the one their uncle or dad had. The exterior has scratches dings love marks and faded touch-up paint from grandpa. It has factory cruise control but the vacuum diaphragm is blown, and the parking brake handle is stuck closed and the defrost lever is stuck on full, but works fine. Put on the brakes here! This is a 39 year old survivor it has flaws as most of that age do! Here is a breakdown of the bad! There are a few small rusty areas mostly in the door bottoms, lower door areas and under the battery, it does have a small oil leak when she is cold, probably the rear main seal, the (intermittent) spot is about a quarter in size when it is cold only. For those of you looking for perfection whoa.stop. 1977 Dodge B200 Tradesman Camper Conversion Van Full Metal Pop Topġ977 Dodge B200 Tradesman Camper / Conversion Van / Full Metal POP-TOP
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |