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01-24-2014, 10:23 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
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New Member Here
I am new here and I have done a bit of research here before to get info related to possible purchase of a 1996 KountryStar that I have now decided just wasn't for my wife and I.
I love this site because it has shown me what to look for before making my decision. I finally made the choice to register and become a member here. Oorah!!!!
I now have my eyes on a 1989 Gulf Stream Sun Vista High-Rise with a carbureted Ford 460.
I am very interested in this MH because:
A. I have the chance to purchase it for a VERY good price
B. The interior and exterior are in awesome shape
C. ALL the appliances and components work fantastic
D. NO LEAKS
Only one problem
It doesn't run and the previous owner did not try to get it running or even try turning over the engine but just lived in it for a few months while he was going thru a divorce. Now that the divorce is final, I he just wants out from underneath it.
The question I have is: Is this a "Stripped" ford chassis like the F53?
The steering wheel has the Ford blue oval insignia on it.
Without the chassis designation, I can't find the replacement parts I will need.
I consider myself fully capable of working to get this monster running even if it requires a full engine rebuild and I do have all the tools needed for the task.
Looking forward to hitting the road this summer.
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01-24-2014, 11:42 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Judsonia, AR
Posts: 113
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Good luck on your project and keep us posted on the progress.(Pictures would be nice)
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Roger & Karen Johnson
2015 Discovery 40E
2010 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
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01-24-2014, 11:55 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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Good luck with your search, I just don't have the ability to offer any help with it.
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06 Pace Arrow 38L Workhorse W24
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01-24-2014, 01:57 PM
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Country Coach Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Ocala, Florida
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Welcome and glad to meet you!
Good luck with an answer.
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2012 Airstream Mercedes Interstate Class B
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01-24-2014, 02:12 PM
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Thor Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Wherever the rig is parked
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01-25-2014, 06:22 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Georgia
Posts: 8,638
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Welcome try posting your question on the ford chassis forem.
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01-25-2014, 06:41 AM
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Newmar Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 5,692
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Howdy and welcome to the forum. If you get the vin # and take it the Ford garage they will tell you exactly what you have. From there you can research what you will need to get it up and running. Good luck and hope all works out. Do post some pics of your progress.
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Michigan (Summer) Michigan (Winter For Now)
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01-25-2014, 08:37 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 3
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Thanks alot all for making me feel so welcome.
Steve N Sal, I really appreciate the point in the right direction. I think I am going to get the vin this morning and do a little search in the good ole interwebs with vin decoder.
I'll keep y'all updated with a post later with pics as well.
Thanks again for the warm welcome.
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01-26-2014, 11:24 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 3
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Well, I have an update. This is a John Deere chassis and the vin decoders on the web ALL say that it's a 1988 but the registration and pink slip say its a 1989. I found that odd.
I will post pics later today.
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01-26-2014, 01:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Maryville, TN (Homebase)
Posts: 520
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Chassis made in 1988 and motor home built in 1989.
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2006 Honda CR-V Air Force One
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01-26-2014, 07:49 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 7,469
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2009 Safari Cheetah 40 SKQ
2009 Winnebago Chalet 231CR
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01-27-2014, 09:05 PM
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Senior Member
Vintage RV Owners Club
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Pacific City, OR
Posts: 270
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What waroland said. Not uncommon. The chassis can sit for a while before getting into the shop to have the rest of the motorhome built onto it.
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2 adults who don't know they are adults, 3 furry feline children
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