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Vintage project
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Good afternoon.   It seems my wife has decided we needed a vintage Newell coach.

This is our new to us 1976.  2 previous owners 148k miles on it.  It has been sitting since 2015.  

A quick wash and it looks like most of the grime will clean up on the exterior.

Unfortunately it's going to be a complete gut job as there is a leak in the roof and the floor has some pretty substantial water damage.  

I'm sure I am going to be looking for guidance all over the forums.


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JR and Emily Fairchild 
Ridgebury PA

Classic 1976
Everest_the_Newell
Triple nickel Cummins
Allison auto
And a bunch of unknowns.
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#2

it will be fun to watch what you do

tom

2002 45'8" Newell Coach 608  Series 60 DDEC4/Allison World 6 Speed HD4000MH

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#3

(06-05-2024, 01:21 PM)onefaststang1 Wrote:  Good afternoon.   It seems my wife has decided we needed a vintage Newell coach.

This is our new to us 1976.  2 previous owners 148k miles on it.  It has been sitting since 2015.  

A quick wash and it looks like most of the grime will clean up on the exterior.

Unfortunately it's going to be a complete gut job as there is a leak in the roof and the floor has some pretty substantial water damage.  

I'm sure I am going to be looking for guidance all over the forums.

That looks like a nice project! Keep us posted, we enjoy watching someone else work haha..!!

Jeff LoGiudice
Temple Terrace, Fl
1984 Bluebird Wanderlodge PT40
1998 Newell 2000 #490
1986 MCI/TMC 102A3 (sold)
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#4

A little tear down progress.


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JR and Emily Fairchild 
Ridgebury PA

Classic 1976
Everest_the_Newell
Triple nickel Cummins
Allison auto
And a bunch of unknowns.
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#5

You have an excellent coach to spend your time on. Thanks for joining us. We look forward to living your new adventures vicariously.

Michael Day
1992 Newell 43.5' #281
NewellOwner.com
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#6

Sort of brings back memories. Smile Please post pictures and progress. What area are you from?

1999 45'  #504 "Magnolia"
Gravette, Arkansas
1996 40 XL Prevost Marathon 
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#7

Welcome 'Stang! That looks like a very worthy project! I restored a 1978 (555) years ago. I am very interested to follow your progress!

1993 Newell (316) 45' 8V92,towing an Imperial open trailer or RnR custom built enclosed trailer. FMCA#232958 '67 Airstream Overlander 27' '67GTO,'76TransAm,'52Chevy panel, 2000 Corvette "Lingenfelter"modified, '23 Grand Cherokee.
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#8

Welcome !

Was that a WRX hatchback in the picture?

Richard and Rhonda Entrekin
99 Newell, 512
Maverick Hybrid Toad
Inverness, FL (when we're home Cool )
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#9

Looks like the linoleum is still in good shape. Newell uses that as a barrier to protect the wood under it.

Michael Day
1992 Newell 43.5' #281
NewellOwner.com
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#10

(06-06-2024, 06:01 AM)Richard Wrote:  Welcome !

Was that a WRX hatchback in the picture?

No, not a wrx.  My buddies kids car we had to put brakes on it for her.  He is a WRX guy himself though.

JR and Emily Fairchild 
Ridgebury PA

Classic 1976
Everest_the_Newell
Triple nickel Cummins
Allison auto
And a bunch of unknowns.
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