07-31-2014, 09:40 PM
Welcome Paul. We have a number of members who own Classics that should be able to help you with any questions you might have. I am not aware of that specific coach based on the description. If you know the VIN I will see what information I might have. I do have some information on 1986's with sequence numbers 21, 24, 26 and 27 (the last three digits of the VIN was the sequence number). The VIN's for 1986 will begin with 1N9 and have a G as the tenth character.
As to paint, many of the Classics with polish up nicely and if a good wax is kept on them will look surprisingly good. If the paint is in really bad shape if could require a new paint job but s new paint job is expensive. These coaches were originally painted with Imron paint which is no longer used. The Wide Body began during 1986 which was 6" wider at 102". From the front these are easy to identify as the windshield will have a 6" wide vertical section of glass in the center between the standard right and left windshields. The extra width really opens up the interior. The tires should be 11R24.5 load range H. Those are very good tires. Newell had extremely good luck with the Goodyear and Bridgestones in 11R24.5. 1986 was the first year that Newell built coaches with a tag other than one coach they built in 1978.
As to paint, many of the Classics with polish up nicely and if a good wax is kept on them will look surprisingly good. If the paint is in really bad shape if could require a new paint job but s new paint job is expensive. These coaches were originally painted with Imron paint which is no longer used. The Wide Body began during 1986 which was 6" wider at 102". From the front these are easy to identify as the windshield will have a 6" wide vertical section of glass in the center between the standard right and left windshields. The extra width really opens up the interior. The tires should be 11R24.5 load range H. Those are very good tires. Newell had extremely good luck with the Goodyear and Bridgestones in 11R24.5. 1986 was the first year that Newell built coaches with a tag other than one coach they built in 1978.