12-26-2013, 06:19 PM
12-27-2013, 05:21 AM
wonder about that rear bumper extension?
nice looking coach
nice looking coach
12-27-2013, 08:31 AM
Yeah, Ernie, I was wondering about that also....have never seen that on any Newell Classic.....makes it look dorky.
12-27-2013, 09:34 AM
Great colors and graphics, just not a fan of Cummins.
12-27-2013, 07:01 PM
(12-27-2013, 09:34 AM)prairieschooner Wrote: [ -> ]Great colors and graphics, just not a fan of Cummins.
Yup Steve, me neither.....looks like the graphics were updated to resemble 90's Newells.
12-27-2013, 07:39 PM
My 1981 classic has the 903 cummins in it and it has performed great for the 7 years that I have owned the bus, had 1 problem with the jake brakes.
If I was ever in the market for another classic it would have a cummins in it.
The only down side I see it parts are getting harder to find.
On the last trip to Cordova, Ill. It averaged 6.5 mpg pulling a 10,000 lb. enclosed trailer. Paul
If I was ever in the market for another classic it would have a cummins in it.
The only down side I see it parts are getting harder to find.
On the last trip to Cordova, Ill. It averaged 6.5 mpg pulling a 10,000 lb. enclosed trailer. Paul
12-28-2013, 08:15 AM
Yeah, I had the often maligned Cummins 555 in my '78 Newel (the 903's little brother)l. It was a little slow on the hills but would run 75 mph all day on the flat and got 6=7 mpg. Also, it didn't leak oil, didn't smoke but a little after we turned the pump up, didn't blow up and sounded great...!
12-28-2013, 08:24 AM
sorry guys I think it is just the Chevy / Dodge thing! I am more a Detroit guy most likely from my Marine experience. All of these 2 Strokes are getting harder to get parts for though.
12-28-2013, 12:06 PM
I'm on your side Steve. Nothing sounds quite like a 2 stroke DD! Especially in a tunnel or underpass. The "Silver" series also seems to have fixed the oil leakage problem. Just harder to find mechanics who know how to work on them though. Haven't had a parts problem yet.
12-29-2013, 08:12 AM
Actually haven't needed anything that wasn't available somehow. The Alternator is specialized and no longer available although when I needed mine rebuilt I was able to go to the Port Of Los Angeles and have it rebuilt. I do carry a few spares but haven't put on the miles that Clarke has.
What I meant about parts is that at least in California they are being replaced with 4 Strokes. That does make it harder here to find someone who knows enough about say the Rack to be able to properly set the adjustments. Luckily I have most of the tools I need so far, still want to get out to see Tom's Bus guy though.
And yes, that sound is unique! I get Truckers hailing me and commenting
What I meant about parts is that at least in California they are being replaced with 4 Strokes. That does make it harder here to find someone who knows enough about say the Rack to be able to properly set the adjustments. Luckily I have most of the tools I need so far, still want to get out to see Tom's Bus guy though.
And yes, that sound is unique! I get Truckers hailing me and commenting