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COOPERHAWK
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East Central Minnesota
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| 03/29/2008 9:38 AM |
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Yep, we're growing rapidly now. Welcome one and all. My first task was to weld rear shocks back to frame. Bracket had broken free and the unit was almost undrivable! |
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1985 Airstream 345 Turbo-Diesel
VFW,Legion, NRA
FAA Air Traffic Control Supervisor (Retired)
http://www.cooperhawk.net
mailto:jimcooper@cooperhawk.net
"People are okay in ones and twos. After that number they tend to choose up sides and wear arm bands and berets." |
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mvp1114
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| 04/06/2008 12:51 PM |
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This looks like a good group!
My wife & I ran across a 1979 Champion TransVan Model 604, 19', on a Dodge Sportsman Chassis about a year & a half ago. We put it in mechanical order (about 3x what we paid for it), redid the interior (for the first time - the nasty shag rug was the first to go), and began using it to tow our boat out to state, county, & national parks. It's a little bit of a tight fit to sleep in wintertime (my wife, me, and our two dogs) but in the summer we put a tent up outside for more room. It's nice though for towing our boat. Only other gripe is that as an early transVan, you cannot stand up in the main area (little bit of a crick int he back after a few days).
We're beginnng a new redo - actually pretty much restoring it - this spring, including replacing all of the cabinets inside, repainting the outside, replacing the window tracks in the coach, and replacing the dash.
I'll try to post some photos and where we're going as I figure out the process here - hope this post works; been having a little trouble with the login/update sequence.
Any other TransVan/TransStar owners in this group?
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Balrgn
Moderator
Expert
Posts:805
Registered Users
Southern NH
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| 04/06/2008 6:48 PM |
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| Welcome and thanks for posting here, Please post as we all love these rigs and can never seem to get enuff! |
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1977 Argosy 20
454 V8 Gas
Southern NH
Maintenance Analyst
www.balrgn.com |
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rnr42005
Classic Camper
Posts:105
Registered Users
melbourne, fl.
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| 04/15/2008 2:34 AM |
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welcome to all the new members!!! we think this is a great place for you to have landed for the answers that you are not even sure of the questions yet!
step on up and tell us about yourselves, your rig, your plans, etc. (btw, we love pics!)
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1986 Fleetwood Pace Arrow
Me, Wife, Daughter and two dogs
EVERYTHING IN MODERATION...INCLUDING MODERATION |
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LakeConroePenny
Not a Newbie
Posts:10
Registered Users
Lake Conroe, North of Houston
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| 04/15/2008 10:30 AM |
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Hi, I have a 1982 TransStar, with 4KW Onan. I have had it for about 12 years, and really taken are of it. We had some very happy travels in it. Now that I am widowed, I don't use it, except to carry some long things that won't fit in a car. It has too many memories, and I really don't need it anymore.
I replaced the upper cabinets in mine, too, and made the new ones out of real wood. I also replaced the tracks in my sliding windows, too, but my dash is fine, as it has it's own RVport out of the TX sun ! I added Four Way shocks to the front, it has a sway bar, and Firestone Ride-Rite Air bags on the rear, so it handles great. I added a lot of storage too.
Best wishes with your re-do, we would love to see some pictures. Happy Trails, Penny, TX |
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I loved my dog, he wasn't motivated by money.
Don't Drink and Drive, EVER
1968 19' Fiberglass Venture Class A
1968 18' HiLo Traveler
1982 20' TransStar B+, w. 4 KW Onan.
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goatmaiden
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Portland for now
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| 04/17/2008 10:11 AM |
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Posted By Balrgn on 03/29/2008 7:31 AM First
thing I did with my 77 was the shocks and front springs, drove like a
boat on a rough lake, Hydraulic shock were completely shot. Tune up,
new alternator, Rebuilt the carb, Tires, basically made it safe for the
road. Check out my website for some tips, not a Dodge but interior
renovations are similar http://www.balrgn.com/Airstream.htm
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1978 23' C class Kit ROAD RANGER
Dodge 440
http://photobucket.com/albums/u66/wanderergone/Bertha%20II/ |
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COOPERHAWK
Moderator
Expert
Posts:838
Administrators
East Central Minnesota
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| 04/22/2008 9:23 AM |
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Wow, two more and we top 600. Not bad for a little specialized web site. Welcome aboard one and all. |
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1985 Airstream 345 Turbo-Diesel
VFW,Legion, NRA
FAA Air Traffic Control Supervisor (Retired)
http://www.cooperhawk.net
mailto:jimcooper@cooperhawk.net
"People are okay in ones and twos. After that number they tend to choose up sides and wear arm bands and berets." |
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Balrgn
Moderator
Expert
Posts:805
Registered Users
Southern NH
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| 04/26/2008 6:51 AM |
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Posted By goatmaiden on 04/17/2008 10:11 AM
Posted By Balrgn on 03/29/2008 7:31 AM First thing I did with my 77 was the shocks and front springs, drove like a boat on a rough lake, Hydraulic shock were completely shot. Tune up, new alternator, Rebuilt the carb, Tires, basically made it safe for the road. Check out my website for some tips, not a Dodge but interior renovations are similar http://www.balrgn.com/Airstream.htmI really like all the pics on your site. What random renovations, and on so many different rigs! And that you documented it is really great.
Thanks! I realy enjoy restoration, It helps to have a visual of how to.
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1977 Argosy 20
454 V8 Gas
Southern NH
Maintenance Analyst
www.balrgn.com |
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rnr42005
Classic Camper
Posts:105
Registered Users
melbourne, fl.
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| 04/27/2008 7:56 PM |
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WOW!!!!!!!!!!
the word is really getting around!!
welcome to all the new members!!! you have REALLY found a home here!
tell us about yourself, your rig and what you plan to do. i.e. weekends, full-time, etc.
we LOVE pictures!!
questions of any type regarding anything? you have definitely found the site for correct answers.
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1986 Fleetwood Pace Arrow
Me, Wife, Daughter and two dogs
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rnr42005
Classic Camper
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melbourne, fl.
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| 05/04/2008 12:24 PM |
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