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Forum: Vintage RV's 08-14-2021, 12:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,102
Posted By ZBHRImperial
Replace the C6 transmission with what?

1989 holiday rambler imperial 37ft with Ford 460 and C6 transmission, it runs 3k rpm just to go 55mph, there’s gotta be a better choice of transmission to help it get up hills without trying to...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 05-29-2021, 01:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,732
Posted By ZBHRImperial
I literally had the same happen to me in Colorado...

I literally had the same happen to me in Colorado with 35 mph gusts that was blowing my awning up and over the roof while hauling the car at 60mph on two lane black top with 12 foot ditches to either...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-06-2021, 08:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,712
Posted By ZBHRImperial
That’s exactly what I don’t want to hear. Okay...

That’s exactly what I don’t want to hear. Okay though, you say low ATF. I’ve had to add a 1/3 qt. So in theory, I could just keep checking that fluid level, basically every time I fuel up and adding...
Forum: Ford Motorhome Chassis Forum 04-05-2021, 01:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,712
Posted By ZBHRImperial
C6 Transmission Issues

Okay, I have a 1989 Holiday Rambler Imperial 37’ w/ Ford 460 with C6 transmission. When the transmission is cold, it immediately engages reverse and drive. Once the transmission has warmed up any,...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 03-29-2021, 07:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,271
Posted By ZBHRImperial
Holy shiitake mushrooms Batman!

Wow, yeah, that’s no bueno frieno, yeah you’re gonna have to pull out all of that material and gunk and completely reset and reseal. I have the same year truck, I can probably get you some pictures...
Forum: Vintage RV's 12-23-2020, 09:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,165
Posted By ZBHRImperial
Aha!! See now the truth comes out, this is why it...

Aha!! See now the truth comes out, this is why it wasn’t being driven, it’s got some serious mechanical issues. Yeah that’s where your $3,500 budget is going
Forum: Vintage RV's 12-23-2020, 09:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,165
Posted By ZBHRImperial
I can respect that aspect of logic. It really...

I can respect that aspect of logic. It really comes down to “once the trigger is pulled the bullet is flying, but in what direction, that’s up to the shooter”
Forum: Vintage RV's 12-23-2020, 09:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 662
Posted By ZBHRImperial
Heyyyyyyy! Welcome to the circle!!! Few people...

Heyyyyyyy! Welcome to the circle!!! Few people have ramblers older than mine. Ima tell you right now, the money you saved by buying the older RV, you’ll spend in making it just the way you want it....
Forum: Vintage RV's 12-21-2020, 06:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,742
Posted By ZBHRImperial
You literally are diving into the same puddle I...

You literally are diving into the same puddle I dove into. Same rig different engine.
Forum: Vintage RV's 12-21-2020, 06:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,742
Posted By ZBHRImperial
You probably have a manual switch for your fans,...

You probably have a manual switch for your fans, might look like an old school choke.
Forum: Vintage RV's 12-21-2020, 04:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,165
Posted By ZBHRImperial
I have the 37’ version of your truck. I got you.

I have the 37’ version of your truck. I got you.
Forum: Vintage RV's 12-21-2020, 03:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,165
Posted By ZBHRImperial
I agree to an extent with this guy, however,...

I agree to an extent with this guy, however, anything major like leaks can be hard to find, I didn’t see a massive leak until I pulled the walls and flooring up. There are lots of layers water will...
Forum: Vintage RV's 12-21-2020, 02:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,165
Posted By ZBHRImperial
I fully remodeled a 1990 holiday rambler imperial...

I fully remodeled a 1990 holiday rambler imperial 37’. I’m in love with it. All cedar plank interior, custom double bunk bed that is the couch and storage, bed room dinette kitchen all of it. Brought...
Forum: Vintage RV's 12-21-2020, 02:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,165
Posted By ZBHRImperial
I can assure you that is FALSE. I completely...

I can assure you that is FALSE. I completely rebuilt a 1990 holiday rambler imperial 37 foot with the Ford 460. Unless your tires are $2000 per tire.
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-01-2020, 09:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 527
Posted By ZBHRImperial
Converter/inverter HELP!!!! S. O. S!!!

Okay, I’ve done a full remodel and still can’t find what everyone else calls the “converter/inverter box”. I have a 1989/1990 Holiday rambler imperial 37 foot Motorcoach with the Ford 460 on a Gillig...
Forum: RV'ing Humor & Crazy but True Stories 09-30-2020, 05:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,635
Posted By ZBHRImperial
.......ha....I get it.

.......ha....I get it.
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-05-2020, 06:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,438
Posted By ZBHRImperial
Oh wow, that’s very nice for 84. Technically you...

Oh wow, that’s very nice for 84. Technically you can tag it as an “antique” vehicle and get a very short list of “must have’s” and cheap cheap insurance that way.
How long have you had this rig?
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-05-2020, 06:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,438
Posted By ZBHRImperial
Very very similar to the 1990 holiday rambler...

Very very similar to the 1990 holiday rambler imperial. I see you have a tag axle too. I Really like your rig though,
How many miles? What’s the interior?
Is that a 35’ gas pusher?
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-05-2020, 06:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 903
Posted By ZBHRImperial
I sealed a split in my skylight on my vent with...

I sealed a split in my skylight on my vent with “through the roof” and it is now one piece and opens and closes.
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-05-2020, 05:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 903
Posted By ZBHRImperial
I use “through the roof!” From Lowe’s, it’s...

I use “through the roof!” From Lowe’s, it’s operation temperature is -20 to 180 degrees Fahrenheit. You can apply it in basically any weather even rain.
It’s about $8.oo a tube or you can get the...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-05-2020, 05:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,676
Posted By ZBHRImperial
How long you got? Cause my HR imperial 37 sits on...

How long you got? Cause my HR imperial 37 sits on a gillig MHF/460 chassis 1989
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-05-2020, 05:27 AM
Replies: 12,874
Views: 2,209,062
Posted By ZBHRImperial
Imma call this a $25,000 dollar rebuild and...

Imma call this a $25,000 dollar rebuild and that’s on the low side. Still cheaper than a new one and better built.
Forum: Just Conversation 08-31-2020, 06:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,210
Posted By ZBHRImperial
How to get rid of chiggers and relieve the itch in 2 minutes

Alright, I’ve seen and heard of everyone’s “calamine lotion” or “nail polish” to suffocate blah blah blah, these don’t work. You’ve tried them, you know it don’t work.

Here’s the back woods secret...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-25-2020, 10:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,033
Posted By ZBHRImperial
I’ve googled and googled, finding one that is...

I’ve googled and googled, finding one that is strong, Light and one that will fit a motorhome can be EXTREMELY EXTREMELY difficult short of fabricating your own. Which is where RoadArmor.com comes...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-25-2020, 12:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,033
Posted By ZBHRImperial
There is a company that does these guards for...

There is a company that does these guards for brushtrucks for the fire department as well as “trailblazer mega trucks” and they have bumpers that are 96” long (my bumper on the imperial 37’ is 92.5”...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-24-2020, 11:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,033
Posted By ZBHRImperial
YES!!!!! I love that!!! Especially in Colorado!...

YES!!!!! I love that!!! Especially in Colorado! Get paid by the mile on the way to the ski lift!!!
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-24-2020, 11:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 912
Posted By ZBHRImperial
Fuel spark air and water make a water heater...

Fuel spark air and water make a water heater work. Are the contacts all clean? You’d be surprised how little corrosion it takes to prevent spark.
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-24-2020, 11:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 912
Posted By ZBHRImperial
May I ask....what’s your budget? Pm me if you...

May I ask....what’s your budget? Pm me if you like on that. I’ve got a 1990 holiday rambler imperial 37 that I’m restoring for full time living with back up systems. (Prepper here!). So I fully...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 08-24-2020, 04:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,033
Posted By ZBHRImperial
Looking for a Steel Bumper/ deer guard for the MotorHome?

I’m Not Selling Or Buying Anything. Let’s make that clear. I’m Here because I’ve got a motorhome that I’ve just dropped more money than I care to admit and I’ll be damned if an elk or deer or hog or...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-23-2020, 08:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,233
Posted By ZBHRImperial
Fuel filters and change your hoses. That fuel...

Fuel filters and change your hoses. That fuel gums up. Also try cleaning your carb with compressed air and carb cleaner. I had a similar issue.
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-23-2020, 08:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,005
Posted By ZBHRImperial
Looks like an old tweaker pad..... look I’m all...

Looks like an old tweaker pad..... look I’m all for restoring old rigs....but there’s severe body damage that you probably won’t find parts for, and jeez man, there’s a lot of rust and lots and lots...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-23-2020, 08:38 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,326
Posted By ZBHRImperial
I got a 1990 holiday rambler imperial 37’ Ford...

I got a 1990 holiday rambler imperial 37’ Ford 460. Keep in mind the cost of a new RV vs the cost to replace your systems. 120k vs 12k. That’s how I determined that it’s cheaper to restore that to go...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-22-2020, 11:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 912
Posted By ZBHRImperial
How many of y’all got an antique rig and need some help with it?

Okay so I mean I may just be a bit ambitious here, I get that the covid has got everyone all “oh no don’t go around any one!”. I totally understand it. However, look we still got lives, we have a...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-22-2020, 11:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,242
Posted By ZBHRImperial
Best I can provide is 1989/1990 gillig MHF/460...

Best I can provide is 1989/1990 gillig MHF/460 chassis manual for 37’ Holiday Rambler Imperial with a Ford 460. The systems should be fairly close. Atleast the basics of the schematics. Would that...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-21-2020, 04:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,529
Posted By ZBHRImperial
This guy here is who I’ve been watching. Which...

This guy here is who I’ve been watching. Which model did you get? What’s the length? Oh here’s the link before I forget.... https://www.youtube.com/c/MyRVWorksInc
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-20-2020, 06:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,242
Posted By ZBHRImperial
How long? What’s your engine?

How long? What’s your engine?
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-20-2020, 06:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 613
Posted By ZBHRImperial
Very nice score there! Yeah water pumps are...

Very nice score there! Yeah water pumps are simpler to replace, I tend to carry a plug in water pump as well just jic. Check converter fuses check to make sure all electrical connections are clean...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-20-2020, 06:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,939
Posted By ZBHRImperial
Marine jb on....?

Marine jb on....?
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-20-2020, 06:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 741
Posted By ZBHRImperial
You’re not gonna like the answer....you really...

You’re not gonna like the answer....you really are better off just buying a new Or newer one. The newer ya get, they tend to be more efficient. But ya may have to go
Yard hopping for them. Parts for...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-20-2020, 04:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,885
Posted By ZBHRImperial
I see a holiday rambler imperial Motorhome!...

I see a holiday rambler imperial Motorhome! What’s that one look like? I’m interested in it, maybe we can get you moved while I buy it?...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-19-2020, 07:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,885
Posted By ZBHRImperial
And also id have to see pictures. Vintage rebuild...

And also id have to see pictures. Vintage rebuild will pull ya back 14k-20k on auction. Immaculate. Custom rebuild well that’s what’s one is willing to take and another is willing to give.
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-19-2020, 06:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,885
Posted By ZBHRImperial
Oh yeah, one of the best insulated too. Ya...

Oh yeah, one of the best insulated too. Ya looking at selling huh? What you looking to put in your pocket?
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-18-2020, 08:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,885
Posted By ZBHRImperial
Ouch. Yeah, if you don’t have a way to move it,...

Ouch. Yeah, if you don’t have a way to move it, ya shouldn’t get it. Do you have a clear title Or atleast bill of sale?.....yeah you’re gonna want it insured, I sure wouldn’t haul that trailer. Don’t...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-17-2020, 11:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,219
Posted By ZBHRImperial
Yeah I got about a 20k budget.... I saw an...

Yeah I got about a 20k budget.... I saw an upgrade for the top end that doubles horse power and explodes the torque on these already torque monsters. I’m glad I ordered that 460 Rebuild book though....
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-17-2020, 11:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,219
Posted By ZBHRImperial
Wait...a what?

Wait...a what?
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-17-2020, 11:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,219
Posted By ZBHRImperial
Well there are some visibly kinked radiator...

Well there are some visibly kinked radiator hoses...might be the culprit. Soooo from Colorado Springs to Dallas with basically just air cooled... yeah 30 year old engine is a tank. There’s a top end...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-17-2020, 11:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,529
Posted By ZBHRImperial
https://youtu.be/ooPAwYEKbUE Here’s the...

https://youtu.be/ooPAwYEKbUE Here’s the link. He’s got LOTS OF STUFF. See most places and mechanics won’t even touch these trucks. They want to work on those new land yachts. These are old...
Forum: Class A Motorhome Discussions 08-17-2020, 11:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,529
Posted By ZBHRImperial
Mkay, so you running the Onan marquis genset? And...

Mkay, so you running the Onan marquis genset? And btw there’s a lot of “figure it out as you go” to these old rigs. However, you CAN work on them. Your rig originally had the wiring schematics with...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-16-2020, 10:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 542
Posted By ZBHRImperial
Ouch man, I’ve gotten pretty familiar with my 90...

Ouch man, I’ve gotten pretty familiar with my 90 imperial 37. I’ve got manuals and books for them. Is your engine a 460? Getting any information is very difficult for these trucks
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-16-2020, 10:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 542
Posted By ZBHRImperial
Ouch man, I’ve gotten pretty familiar with my 90...

Ouch man, I’ve gotten pretty familiar with my 90 imperial 37. I’ve got manuals and books for them. Is your engine a 460? Getting any information is very difficult for these trucks
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