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Forum: Vintage RV's 03-10-2021, 06:32 AM
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Posted By UV Owners
I get you. (Others reading this post) I'm...

I get you.

(Others reading this post) I'm merely having a conversation, not an argument or anything to stir the waters.

Isn't the meaning of Vintage - 1900 to 1940 or so?
Then you have...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-10-2021, 05:44 AM
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Posted By UV Owners
Nice and I understand it is 20 years old. I still...

Nice and I understand it is 20 years old. I still think of those as being modern and not vintage.

Now these are vintage. 1960's models.. Grin...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-03-2021, 07:19 AM
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Posted By UV Owners
You can turn them around for your need at that...

You can turn them around for your need at that time.

Front = Driving - I hope.. Grin

Face to face = Eating at the table or to turn into a bed.

To the Back of the coach to see and talk to...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-02-2021, 09:19 PM
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Posted By UV Owners
It looks cool. But I thought it was post your...

It looks cool. But I thought it was post your vintage photos - as in your RV...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-02-2021, 02:29 PM
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Posted By UV Owners
The front cab area also transforms into a bed...

The front cab area also transforms into a bed too, for kids.
With the front seats turned facing each other; you remove the table and place a piece of plywood between the two wheel-wells. then place...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-01-2021, 08:25 PM
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Posted By UV Owners
Back to Vintage RVs and what this thread is...

Back to Vintage RVs and what this thread is about...

Here is the other side of Ultravan 256 at the 2009 car show with our 63 Corvair Rampside....
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-01-2021, 04:55 PM
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Posted By UV Owners
I don't know much about FB. But can't you use the...

I don't know much about FB. But can't you use the " UV520 - Our Ultravan with an Olds Toronado 455 Power-Plant " in a search to find that page?

OH, If you are not a FB member - you will not be...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-01-2021, 04:31 PM
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Posted By UV Owners
I've been working on cars and MC since I was in...

I've been working on cars and MC since I was in my teens.
I'm 61 now and a retired ASE and US Army mechanic who has completed a number of projects, restored a few and even built some custom ones...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-01-2021, 06:05 AM
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Posted By UV Owners
Almost half and half. 4 with Corvair air cooled ...

Almost half and half. 4 with Corvair air cooled 3 with water cooled.

But that could change, if someone commissions me to build them a custom one for them.
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-28-2021, 05:48 PM
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Posted By UV Owners
60's Cool style Class A Motorhomes

I started collecting 60's Ultravans.

These following 2, I was blessed to get road worthy in less than a year of becoming care takers or stewards of them.

I purchased this one, UV #256, in...
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-14-2020, 08:56 PM
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Posted By UV Owners
For some reason the picture of our latest...

For some reason the picture of our latest purchase is gone on Post #3171 and there is no way for me to edit the post, now that so much time has passed.

So I'm posting it again, for anyone who...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-08-2020, 07:22 AM
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Posted By UV Owners
It is an Ultravan. I believe this one is a 1970. ...

It is an Ultravan. I believe this one is a 1970.
They made 376 of them with 320 of them having an air cooled Corvair power-plant.
49 or so had V8s and some never got finished by the time the...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-07-2020, 08:24 AM
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Posted By UV Owners
Our latest addition. I dragged this one home...

Our latest addition.

I dragged this one home around August 2019.

https://www.irv2.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=277201&stc=1&d=1583594570
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-08-2017, 08:18 AM
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Posted By UV Owners
First Picture - One of our first Ultravans #256,...

First Picture - One of our first Ultravans #256, in 2009, at a car show with our Corvair 95 Rampside truck

Second Picture - Is Ultravan #520, in 2014, at its first car show.

Both of thees...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-07-2017, 08:34 AM
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Posted By UV Owners
Now This is a Vintage RV

It is a 60's Ultra Van that I saved from becoming scrap. The PO wanted it gone and was going to take it to the scrap yard. I purchased it and paid to have it transported to me as is. Seen in the...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-22-2014, 08:42 PM
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Posted By UV Owners
Bill, we do too. We even own a few Corvair cars,...

Bill, we do too. We even own a few Corvair cars, 2 Corvair boats and a couple Corvair Ultravans.
However, this one (UV520) happens to be an Olds FWD Toronado 455 in the back where the Corvair power...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-22-2014, 06:41 PM
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Posted By UV Owners
Ultravan #520 at its first car show - after years of it not being on the road.

We purchased this rare motor home and I towed it home Aug 1, 2013.
By July 1, 2014 I had it running again and I took it to its first car show shortly thereafter.

That is not me in the pictures....
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-17-2013, 07:15 PM
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Posted By UV Owners
I never gave that a thought. But I wonder if that...

I never gave that a thought. But I wonder if that is why I'm planning to put a Subaru FWD power plant in the back of this coach of ours. :D...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-23-2013, 04:58 PM
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Posted By UV Owners
Cool mine and Tumble Weed's might check all three...

Cool mine and Tumble Weed's might check all three boxes. ggg
1) Vintage
2) Classic and
3) Antique

Now I know there might be many more on this thread that do as well.
However, I can hardly...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-21-2013, 05:40 PM
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Posted By UV Owners
I’m really enjoying this thread. But I'm...

I’m really enjoying this thread.

But I'm curious what makes a vehicle or in this case an RV:
1) Vintage
2) Classic
3) Or Antique

Tony
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-11-2013, 05:59 AM
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Posted By UV Owners
What is OTA? Does the foil go on the inside...

What is OTA?

Does the foil go on the inside or outside?
Does it impact your view?


Thanks, Tony
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-13-2013, 06:30 AM
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Posted By UV Owners
How old is yours and do you happen to know what...

How old is yours and do you happen to know what page it is on?

Thanks, Tony
Forum: Vintage RV's 01-28-2013, 05:18 PM
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Posted By UV Owners
Thank you both!

Thank you both!
Forum: Vintage RV's 01-25-2013, 08:31 AM
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Posted By UV Owners
Thanks. If you are talking about UV352, I think...

Thanks. If you are talking about UV352, I think it sold and now they are hoping to flip it for more. However, the price they purchased it for the first time is what it is worth. Also it is not a...
Forum: Vintage RV's 01-24-2013, 09:06 AM
Replies: 3,704
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Posted By UV Owners
Dave, We have that problem too with our...

Dave,

We have that problem too with our Ultravan(s) no matter what shape they are in.
Even what I call our Ugly Duckling(s).

Here is Ultravan #256 with our 63 Corvair 95 Truck (aka a...
Forum: Vintage RV's 01-24-2013, 08:36 AM
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Posted By UV Owners
Hi Derek, You sound like you fit in the...

Hi Derek,

You sound like you fit in the group of those who feel = if it is worth fixing; it is worth doing it right the first time. :thumb:

I like to think I'm in that group too.


BTW -...
Forum: Vintage RV's 01-18-2013, 08:37 PM
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Posted By UV Owners
Fix it right now = what I call the fast food...

Fix it right now = what I call the fast food effect. We want it now or even yesterday.

As for the mechanic comment - there are "real" mechanics and then there are "parts changes" Please don't...
Forum: Vintage RV's 12-28-2012, 08:41 AM
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Posted By UV Owners
A list of what we have so far for our Ultravan collection.

These are the Ultravan coaches we have been blessed to get, so far, with plans to use and enjoy each and every one as they were meant to be and to display them in our museum collection:

1. UV 248...
Forum: Vintage RV's 12-27-2012, 07:48 AM
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Posted By UV Owners
Floor Layout of UV362 and Interior Pictures

Here is a drawing of the floor layout out on UV362 and some interior pictures. This is one of our latest arrivals, that was delivered on Nov 14th, 2013. Please note: all the interior improvements...
Forum: Vintage RV's 12-26-2012, 11:41 AM
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Posted By UV Owners
Our vintage RV collection as of Dec. 2012

Hello everyone,

My name is Tony and I'm new here.
I still have a ways to go as I've only read up to page 25 of this 85 page thread.

I'm really enjoying this thread and looking at the vintage...
Forum: Vintage RV's 12-26-2012, 10:13 AM
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Posted By UV Owners
I've worked on Vixens and like them

I'm new here and I know this is an old post.

I simply wanted to say as a mechanic; I have worked on Vixen(s) for customers' of a shop I onced worked for and I like them even though I have never...
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