06-21-2019, 11:15 PM
Michael,
Here is some info on our recently acquired 1984 Newell. I bought it in April 2019 from Ernestine Chambers in Gridley, CA. Ms. Chambers and her late husband (Morgan) owned it for most of its existence, but there have been 4 other owners over the years as well. The blueprint carries the date of Aug 29, 1983 and says it was designed for Kenneth R. (F?) Thomas and last revised on Nov 1, 1983. It is listed as 35' 2" in overall length, has a 6v92 DD engine and an Allison trans with 5 forward gears. The VIN is 1N9502176E1011017. The sticker on the wall near the door says the date of MFR was Jan 1984. GVWR is listed as 34,000 pounds. I recently weighed it at 27,680. A page listing the circuit breakers in a 3 ring binder that is the unofficial owners manual says this is coach #179 but I have seen nothing anywhere else to confirm or contradict that. Several photos of this coach were posted on this site back in March or April of this year.
On a personal note, do you live on Lake Travis near Austin? If so, my wife (Laureen) and I came out to your house and also had BBQ at the Salt Lick with you, your wife and Clarke and Elaine Hockwald several years ago when they were first getting on the road. Laureen and Elaine are sisters. If you would like any more info about this coach just let me know. Best wishes.
Here is some info on our recently acquired 1984 Newell. I bought it in April 2019 from Ernestine Chambers in Gridley, CA. Ms. Chambers and her late husband (Morgan) owned it for most of its existence, but there have been 4 other owners over the years as well. The blueprint carries the date of Aug 29, 1983 and says it was designed for Kenneth R. (F?) Thomas and last revised on Nov 1, 1983. It is listed as 35' 2" in overall length, has a 6v92 DD engine and an Allison trans with 5 forward gears. The VIN is 1N9502176E1011017. The sticker on the wall near the door says the date of MFR was Jan 1984. GVWR is listed as 34,000 pounds. I recently weighed it at 27,680. A page listing the circuit breakers in a 3 ring binder that is the unofficial owners manual says this is coach #179 but I have seen nothing anywhere else to confirm or contradict that. Several photos of this coach were posted on this site back in March or April of this year.
On a personal note, do you live on Lake Travis near Austin? If so, my wife (Laureen) and I came out to your house and also had BBQ at the Salt Lick with you, your wife and Clarke and Elaine Hockwald several years ago when they were first getting on the road. Laureen and Elaine are sisters. If you would like any more info about this coach just let me know. Best wishes.
Glenn & Laureen Parker
Austin, Texas
1984 Newell 35' (Coach #58? - not confirmed)
6v92 TA Detroit Diesel, MT654 Allison 5 speed trans
2005 Honda Element toad
2007 Honda S2000 fun car