| What a day.. [message #246565] |
Sun, 06 April 2014 18:50  |
PigPen4x4
Messages: 61
Registered: March 2014
Location: Chattanooga Tn
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Hello all, though I have been lurking for quite a while as I was looking for one, I signed up when I bought my Palm Beach. This search took about 7 months, and it ended on March 22 in South Carolina, close to Spartanburg.
When I went to look at it, the guy probably thought I was crazy when I started by sticking my head under and inspecting the frame. When I saw it was OK, I knew the hook was set.
We then looked over the outside as he was telling me about it and what he knew. The 16.5 tires were garbage with cracks wide enough to stick a coin into.
Inside the coach was intact, original and complete! OK, now I'm waiting for the other shoe to fall. Was the price a typo? A (very) short and low speed drive showed the engine runs great, the trans shifts perfectly albeit early, and the brakes feel very good.
A deal was struck, (so much for a typo) and he agreed to let it sit until I could obtain wheels and tires.
Sooo, yesterday we leave early with the new rubber and a butt load of parts and tools. I mean I had hoses, bearings, belts and more. I drove it 3 miles to the local Wal Mart (Thanks Sam!) and changed the tires and oil, greased the front and bogies. While changing the tires, I first found the RF bearing had some looseness, OH CRAP! Continuing, I also found the LR bearings needed replacing, so I did. I then (foolishly?) decided to drive home easily. It took a long time, but the only problem we had was a loose alternator belt and I had to replace the fuel filter. I feel very blessed!
What a day!
This forum was a big part in my preparation, so to all a hearty THANK YOU!
Christopher
Christopher Brewer
Chattanooga Tn
Well, no longer an owner.
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