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04-24-2015, 11:08 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Deep East Texas
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Dare to Dream
Hello everyone, I and my little family of wanderers have recently purchased an old, and we hope, a decent RV. We studied, searched, passed on more than a few "road ready" rigs until we finally landed a 1986 Fleetwood Pace Arrow on a Chevy P30 chassis with a fairly low mileage 454 in it. The chassis is solid with no leaks or dents. The roof is tight and everything felt right when we bought her.
We knew she need some work and had budgeted for it.
So far I have replaced one of the roof ac units, the fresh water pump, did a complete tune up, changed the oil, fixed the power steering and transmission line leaks, stripped and resealed all the windows.
Next project will chasing down the wiring for the fuel sending unit and installing a laminate floor. So far I have spent about a month going over the old girl, and the more I prod and dig, the happier I am. I look forward to many memories with this old workhorse.
Sincerely,
John Talbott,
Garrison, Texas
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John Talbott
1986 Pace Arrow M-R
P30 Chassis, 454, 30ft, (The Beast)
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04-25-2015, 12:45 AM
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Community Administrator
Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Marquette, Michigan "Da UP" & Lehigh Acres Florida
Posts: 21,822
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It's good to see you here, good luck with your project.
Looking forward to some pictures of it.
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John & Cathy R.
06 Pace Arrow 38L Workhorse W24
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04-25-2015, 03:04 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Buffalo, IA
Posts: 2,825
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Welcome aboard....
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Terry & Brenda - From the Iowa Banks of the Mighty Mississippi
2011 Winnie Journey 34y, Freightliner / Cummins , 2012 Chevy Colorado Toad
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04-25-2015, 05:16 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2013
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Sounds like a great find! Congratulations!
Safe travels and happy memories.
Andi
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04-25-2015, 05:28 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Spartan Chassis
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Posts: 2,723
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Post some pictures of your progress.
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Tricia & Dennis Lockhart
2010 Ventana 4333
Spartan MM w/Cummins 360 ISC
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04-25-2015, 06:24 AM
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Country Coach Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's
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Location: Ocala, Florida
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Welcome, glad to meet you!
Good luck with your project.
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2012 Airstream Mercedes Interstate Class B
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04-25-2015, 06:49 AM
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Monaco Owners Club KZ RV Club
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Location: Overland Park, Ks
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happy to have you here. glad you found your new ride. sounds like your enjoying the fix process. enjoy the ride..
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04-25-2015, 07:19 AM
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Location: Everywhere USA
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04-25-2015, 09:14 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
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Hi John! Hi Ron! Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined us!
Congrats on the new rig! Keep her between the ditches!
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!
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Joe & Annette
Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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04-25-2015, 09:24 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Lafayette, La.
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Welcome aboard & good luck with your project.
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2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
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04-25-2015, 11:56 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
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Welcome to the forum, John and family. You've joined a group that also have dared to, and currently are living "the dream". Congratulations on your new rig. We love pics...so share some when you have the time. Happy memories are in your future.
- Jerry
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04-25-2015, 12:18 PM
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Community Moderator
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
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Hi John
Glad to have you here with us.
Best of luck with your new coach. I wish you many happy miles with it.
Happy Trails!!!!
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Tony & Ruth........... FMCA#F416727
2016 London Aire 4519, Freightliner chassis, Cummins ISX, 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Blue Ox Avail with AF1. TST 507 TPMS
No amount of money can buy you an extra second of time.
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04-25-2015, 10:16 PM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Deep East Texas
Posts: 41
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Thanks everyone! I took the old girl out today for a test run, running a little too hot for my tastes right now. It is sitting about 210 and hits 225 on hills, not comfortable with that. I am thinking about a cooler thermostat, a radiator flush, and checking the fan clutch as well. I have two auxiliary cooling fans hardwired in and they are in working order.
I will add some pictures as I dig into the restoration project!
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John Talbott
1986 Pace Arrow M-R
P30 Chassis, 454, 30ft, (The Beast)
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04-25-2015, 10:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 1,740
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We sold our 86 34 ft pace arrow last fall . We used it for 3 yrs, & recently were able to upgrade . Enjoy
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