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Wallaby Dan · 12-24-2010, 06:30 PM

Outlaw45, Thats a sweet looking ride there!!!

GOLDWINGER2 · 12-24-2010, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by hdl261olds

Just joined up, here is a pic of our 1983 Jamboree on a flat car. Ready to leave La Junta , Sonora, Mexico for five days over the Sierra Madre mountains, destination Los Mochis. That's our Scottie "Mack" pulling us onto the train. You can see the old MH is in good shape. It's now time to change the 16.5 wheels to 16" since tires are no longer made that can be used on this rig.

We're hoping some one has already done this and can tell us what the correct 16" rim is to fit this 1983 Ford Econoline chassis without having to modify anything.

Thanx, Dave

You can still get them, this shop has them. My buddy has the same MH that you have. He couldn't find them in Perris, Ca, they had plenty of them in L.A. I think they were $120 each.
Fairmount Tire & Rubber - Los Angeles, CA, 90044 - Citysearch
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Wallaby Dan · 12-24-2010, 06:37 PM

Make sure you check the dot date on those tires. They can be "brand New" and be over 8 years old or even older!! I don't remember any of the tire company's still masking them. But some off brand could...

GOLDWINGER2 · 12-24-2010, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Wallaby Dan

Make sure you check the dot date on those tires. They can be "brand New" and be over 8 years old or even older!! I don't remember any of the tire company's still masking them. But some off brand could...

This place has a very high turnover, cars and trucks are lined up down the street everyday. You have to get there early if you are in a rush. They sell all brands in all price ranges.

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Outlaw45 · 12-24-2010, 07:20 PM

dan, thanks. it is a sweet ride. i have never seen one before. i asked the tec at the dealer who has been around MH's for a very long time and he has never seen one either. has anybody ever seen this coach or one like it? i can not find anything about it.

Outlaw

Wallaby Dan · 12-24-2010, 08:43 PM

It is a GMC Sportscoach. A old one but still a sportscoach. I don't know how old that one is but that is the only model they made and the only model i have seen like that one. Looks about a 78-85 era model. There was another model i have maybe got confused with. a GMC They made it for around 6-7 years. Looks like nothing you have there. I am getting old. I liked them and can't remember the darn name!

Outlaw45 · 12-24-2010, 09:13 PM

dan, thanks, now that i look at it i think you are right. has the same lines as sportscoach. one of my fav. coaches. no wonder i like it. it is a 1978 and my title says Midas. but since i have not gotton my title back yet we will see just what it will say. again thanks.

Outlaw

GOLDWINGER2 · 12-24-2010, 10:06 PM

Here is an early sportscoach.
Used 1978 Sports Coach Sports Coach 29 Class A - Gas For Sale - Camping World RV Sales - Omaha
and here is a GMC from the same era
1976 GMC Motorhome
One of these may be what Wallaby Dan is thinking of.
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Outlaw45 · 12-25-2010, 11:54 AM

maybe. mine looks a bit different but on the same line. who's to say, since i can not find any info on this. whatever it is, we like it. thanks.

Outlaw

Wallaby Dan · 12-26-2010, 02:59 PM

Thanks there, I was thinking that that 6 wheeler was a Chevy but I wasn't sure. Midas was another name for Chevy or GMC. Can't remember but i know a friend that had a newer model Sportcoach That looked somewhat like the model that outlaw45 has. His was i think a 82? maybe? Can't remember but that being a midas could have the Chevy name on it/ On the drivers side somewhere on the side you should find a metal tag that tells you the Brand, Model and tear of date. Up on the dash there will be a serial # number. Should be able to get the info off the tag on the wall beside the drivers side. I am not sure they still Make the Midas, I do know that the newer ones were mostly Class C type models.It could be that they stopped making Sportcoachs, and started making Midas. Worth checking out. Sportcoach was bought out by Coachmen and thay used the name on there high end diesel coaches. Tell us what you find out, Dan

BBear · 12-28-2010, 09:18 AM

Here are some pictures of my big girl going thru the US of A:

RustySkills · 12-28-2010, 07:44 PM

Here is a picture of my Pace Arrow in Sedona, AZ.

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Outlaw45 · 12-29-2010, 07:45 PM

rusty, what is the name of the rv park you stayed at in sodona and the prices? did you like the park? sodona is one of my fav places to be. let me know. thanks. Happy New Year.

Outlaw

RustySkills · 12-30-2010, 09:19 AM

Outlaw,
That picture is taken at Rancho Sedona RV Park. I've stayed there twice and I really like it. It is a privately owned park. The rates for my 28 foot motorhome were between $40 and $55 per night depending on what space I had and the different nights we stayed. It's not cheap, but the sites are all shaded, level, have a table and concrete pad, the river is super close for the kids of you have 'em and it's right in town. It's not a boondocking experience so I like being in town. My kids loved the river and had a great time. The owners are fair and helpful. It's a mix of people. Vintage owners, families and then some exective spaces with the big coaches.

http://www.ranchosedona.com/

-Rusty