09-27-2020, 10:55 AM
hi tony,
i have had 3 newells. 90, 99 and 02. none of them were in the kind of shape you are describing this 95 is. i am totally fearless on doing things on them. the advise you have been given so far is spot on. if anything, a little optimistic. after tires and batteries (10k), then you get into the unknowns. unless you really can get it for a song....like really cheap.....then you are going to spend way more money and time than you think on getting this reconditioned. the miles can be easily checked with either the monitor if it has one (all do not), or using a silverleaf vms pc. or a detroit scanner at a shop. the tach might have an hour meter on it you can look at as well.
my 02 has well over 200k on it and i am not worried about the drive train. that said, i do fluid samples, and have it completely serviced including tranny. having brakes and seals and bearings etc if needed add up big time too. but again, easily inspected by someone who is qualified.
chester suggested an inspector. problem is what kind. one that does the drive train is different than a coach system one and not many of them know newells. that is why so many of us have helped each other with that.
the coach systems can really add up on work, time and money. nothing is cheap on these things.
so, like some have said, unless it is killer cheap, and you have lots of time, and are ok with not knowing for sure how much money you need to spend on it. and have a place to work on it at. and or you just really love it. (thats ok too), then be really sure this is a project you are willing to take on.
like i said, i am fearless on these things. and so is richard, forest and some that have commented here.
you mentioned that you would need help with the real technical stuff. if you have to pay someone 130 bucks an hour to work on your coach, it can eat your wallet up very quickly. a mechanic that does prevosts (like a charter bus company) can do the drivetrain stuff. the coach systems are pretty unique and in general you would be paying someone to learn how to fix your coach.
as many of us say, there is nothing a credit card cant fix on these things.....as long as it has a big enough credit limit. and at least for me, i am my own warranty program. (and my wife sets the credit limit.....ha)
also remember, there is always another coach. enjoy the journey in looking at them.
later
tom
i have had 3 newells. 90, 99 and 02. none of them were in the kind of shape you are describing this 95 is. i am totally fearless on doing things on them. the advise you have been given so far is spot on. if anything, a little optimistic. after tires and batteries (10k), then you get into the unknowns. unless you really can get it for a song....like really cheap.....then you are going to spend way more money and time than you think on getting this reconditioned. the miles can be easily checked with either the monitor if it has one (all do not), or using a silverleaf vms pc. or a detroit scanner at a shop. the tach might have an hour meter on it you can look at as well.
my 02 has well over 200k on it and i am not worried about the drive train. that said, i do fluid samples, and have it completely serviced including tranny. having brakes and seals and bearings etc if needed add up big time too. but again, easily inspected by someone who is qualified.
chester suggested an inspector. problem is what kind. one that does the drive train is different than a coach system one and not many of them know newells. that is why so many of us have helped each other with that.
the coach systems can really add up on work, time and money. nothing is cheap on these things.
so, like some have said, unless it is killer cheap, and you have lots of time, and are ok with not knowing for sure how much money you need to spend on it. and have a place to work on it at. and or you just really love it. (thats ok too), then be really sure this is a project you are willing to take on.
like i said, i am fearless on these things. and so is richard, forest and some that have commented here.
you mentioned that you would need help with the real technical stuff. if you have to pay someone 130 bucks an hour to work on your coach, it can eat your wallet up very quickly. a mechanic that does prevosts (like a charter bus company) can do the drivetrain stuff. the coach systems are pretty unique and in general you would be paying someone to learn how to fix your coach.
as many of us say, there is nothing a credit card cant fix on these things.....as long as it has a big enough credit limit. and at least for me, i am my own warranty program. (and my wife sets the credit limit.....ha)
also remember, there is always another coach. enjoy the journey in looking at them.
later
tom
2002 45'8" Newell Coach 608 Series 60 DDEC4/Allison World 6 Speed HD4000MH