Abandoned $154,000 Luxury Barth Motor Home Pt.2 (Will it make it home this time???)

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  • I finally attempt the second recovery of our Barth Motor Home! It's stuck 380 miles away deep in Nebraska, and after sitting another 10 months it has problems again... Will it Run and Drive? Will I make it back to Colorado?
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  • @Midwest-RC
    @Midwest-RC 2 роки тому +4

    My grandfather would be proud of these Videos. He is the one who started Barth Motor Coach!

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  2 роки тому +1

      Wow that is really cool to hear! thank you for the comment!

    • @Midwest-RC
      @Midwest-RC 2 роки тому

      @@LifeofLind Any time! My dream is to someday own a Barth. You got a great deal on this one. Normally someone has there hands deep into a remodel on them and runs out of money or time.
      Keep the great content coming 👍

  • @jackp9805
    @jackp9805 2 роки тому +3

    The tool set that he loves..didn’t have what he needed, I felt that. Great stuff lol

  • @brianfletcher9774
    @brianfletcher9774 3 роки тому +2

    North Platte, NE….
    My then wife and I were headed to Denver from South Dakota for our honeymoon. The fuel pump goes out on my 1995 Ford Taurus. The Ford dealer gives us a wedding gift. A 88$ fuel pump…the labor was a GIFT from them. Sooo awesome. It renewed my faith in humanity for sure. We broke down in North Platte, nice town.

  • @andycanable5076
    @andycanable5076 3 роки тому +2

    After watching both these videos I feel like I've already driven across Nebraska, TWICE! Thanks for getting that off my bucket list. Really!

  • @tomkinross7961
    @tomkinross7961 3 роки тому +4

    From an Old Scottish mechanic a tip for you = Next time you get fuel line supply problem, petrol or diesel. Gravity feed the fuel via the fuel line direct from the carburettor or diesel injection pump into a Jerry can ( or bigger ) container sitting above the height of the carb or inj. pump. Fuel will flow downwards to feed engine. It will get you home. Reason you were getting smokey exhaust is cos you overdosed the petrol ( gas ) with fuel additive (( Red X is best ) and it was cleaning out any water and dirt in your fuel tank and fuel lines and carburettor . Also in addition to giving your cylinder head , vales,pistons and upper cylinder a de-carbonising clean and overhaul. The needle valve ( shut off ) in your carb probably got jammed and stuck. Hence why using too much gas and " flooding " the carb and high mileage consumption. A light tap on the carb with a spanner,or similar,usually frees the carb needle valve and solves the problem. It has probably got an electric switch overdrive on it which you did not use. Looks like a brilliant motor home. After you get it cleaned and sorted out I hope you and your family have many happy years with it.

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  3 роки тому +1

      i'll look in to that. I did check for overdrive underneath it and definitely didn't see one.

  • @GwynDefender
    @GwynDefender 3 роки тому +16

    Man - you have patience of a saint. I would have lost it! Great video - looking out for the next one. Take care.

  • @suesanchez5831
    @suesanchez5831 3 роки тому +27

    We had an old motorhome like that. It was a Rockwood I think. Towed our motorcycles to Sturgis. The trip there was an adventure. Went across Nebraska to Rapid City where we stayed. It ran horribly!! Husband would pick up speed going down hill so we could make it to the top of said hill. Made it to our campground and he spent the next 2 days figuring out the problem. He replaced all the fuel filters. There were 2 or 3. Trip home, she ran like a dream.

  • @rrtds9378
    @rrtds9378 3 роки тому +25

    This is definitely brings back memories of me driving our old motorhome home the first time with my family inside no backup car tagging along. The anxiety I had if we break down and it was winter. I do remember those terrible headlights on it as well. We made it and now the motorhome had many upgrades including brighter headlights. Great memories of camping and general trips.

  • @jojo1308716
    @jojo1308716 3 роки тому +81

    I just stumbled across this video. May the algorithm gods be ever in your favor. Your content is pretty good, but I gotta say you have that vice grip garage vibe going, that’s not a bad thing. I’d love to see you two guys do a colab. You got my sub!!

    • @TheTowerMacMaolain
      @TheTowerMacMaolain 3 роки тому +2

      Same here. I have done more of these trips that I can even remember. Funny how you can sum up so much aggravation and it totals up to a great memory.

    • @callmebigpapa
      @callmebigpapa 2 роки тому

      Colabs are tight!

  • @arizonaguy7574
    @arizonaguy7574 3 роки тому +15

    I enjoyed watching someone that know which side of the road to drive on.

  • @optic1972
    @optic1972 3 роки тому +52

    Could have been worse, you could have been here in the UK and paid $1000 for the fuel :) Great video and having a wife with the patience of a saint makes it all the better!

    • @tech4pros1
      @tech4pros1 3 роки тому +1

      It really needs a diesel engine putting in it, maybe a 6bt from an old DAF or something. Though 6bt and similar Cummins engines are expensive in the US in running condition. An old DAF LF with no MOT is only £1000 running and driving over here..

    • @dpz9872
      @dpz9872 3 роки тому

      Dude.
      Bring it to Commie-Fornia.
      At 3 time's the national fuel average tax it'd been $1200 👌.

    • @bill2001
      @bill2001 3 роки тому +1

      @@tech4pros1 would benfit form an old detroit V8

    • @hithere7382
      @hithere7382 3 роки тому

      No rational person wants a front mounted 2 stroke diesel v8. They're for diesel pushers.

  • @squirrellydan4987
    @squirrellydan4987 3 роки тому +35

    Watched the first Barth video a few days ago went searching for a second video and to my dismay there wasn't one. Then lo and behold I'm randomly clicking through UA-cam vids and boom, Barth number two! Subscribed! Looking forward to more on this big beauty.

    • @TheWelcome23
      @TheWelcome23 3 роки тому +2

      Same here 😂

    • @richschroeder3693
      @richschroeder3693 3 роки тому +1

      Me too!

    • @jimnjele.bean-dayone3505
      @jimnjele.bean-dayone3505 3 роки тому

      Me three....Glad to see you got it home...It really is a house on wheels !!!

    • @tommylascelles1918
      @tommylascelles1918 3 роки тому

      There was a direct link to this part 2 video contained in the part 1 video. However it was only posted within a reply to a comment made by a viewer of the part 1 video.
      I got the impression that he'd just finalised his part 2 video that night and stuck it there as a triumphant finale to the story (which I hope it isn't my friend as now we're keen as mustard for a Part 3!)

  • @rodsharp2594
    @rodsharp2594 3 роки тому +24

    Kim is the real hero (heroine) in this saga! What an accomodating wife. God bless you both

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  3 роки тому +5

      she really is!

    • @nehlstay
      @nehlstay 3 роки тому +2

      Your wife is a saint for doing that with you! I have asked mine to do similar tasks in picking up cars/trucks that I bought but she just laughs so I either have to tow it home or phone a friend

  • @doctorjohn-burgtekie
    @doctorjohn-burgtekie 3 роки тому +18

    Barth is built like a tank, just needs some love.

    • @MarttiSuomivuori
      @MarttiSuomivuori 3 роки тому

      Just so that you know, tanks are built to last about 300 miles of driving on hard ground.
      Then they'll get bazooka'ed or something like that. No reason to design them for high mileage.

  • @rickhodges1731
    @rickhodges1731 3 роки тому +2

    Got her done! Congrats on getting it home! Now the actual fun can begin. You will find the good the bad and the ugly of motorhomes of that Era. We started back in 1986 with a new Sportscoach. It to was considered a "highline" coach back then. Drove all through the west and have fond memories of those trips. Believe or not it never let us down. Over the years we've owned 7 different RV's.
    Once we got them squared away all but one were reliable. One very expensive diesel pusher had to be returned as a lemon🍋! That was a nightmare of sorts, but we got our money back, and got another one made to our specs that was fine. Through the years we found that most manufacturers make their customers into their quality control departments. We have to sort out the short comings and issues not corrected at the factory. Sad but its part of the experience.

  • @hriattearalte
    @hriattearalte 3 роки тому +17

    This motorhome is nice, way more advance at his time. Wait to see the Restoration on it, Best of Luck...

  • @themudhutt1
    @themudhutt1 3 роки тому +11

    I don’t know how you stayed so cheerfully positive. I was on edge the entire time for you .

    • @dopeytripod
      @dopeytripod 3 роки тому

      people that don't lose it over the small things are usually the ones living until 105

  • @burgesskj
    @burgesskj 3 роки тому +11

    Thank you so much for recovering this beauty! So nice to follow along with your adventure.

    • @HIGHLANDERNEO2
      @HIGHLANDERNEO2 2 роки тому

      454 cuin. In a chevelle they say it could pass everthing except a gas station . You might be lucky to get 5 to 7 mpg with all that weight.

  • @brookes8680
    @brookes8680 3 роки тому +1

    Just came across this video I was the guy getting gas in the small dirty explorer next to you at Casey’s in Lincoln

  • @huskym6
    @huskym6 3 роки тому +11

    Really looking forward to seeing what needs to be done... Congrats in getting her home. I think a quality Motor home like that will be worth the spend and the hours, good luck and keep us posted :)

  • @nathanpeachs2704
    @nathanpeachs2704 3 роки тому +10

    You did great for her maiden voyage 😄 thank goodness the mrs was there to help ya😄

  • @colinhutchinson1664
    @colinhutchinson1664 3 роки тому +16

    Love those 80s RVs. Just like Classic cars they need saving, plus everything about the 80s was great and will never be repeated. 😁

    • @jeromep
      @jeromep 3 роки тому +1

      I agree, lots of the older RVs need saving. Biggest problem with that isn’t keeping the chassis going, but the house. You have to be very comfortable with RV house systems, along with often working in very cramped spaces, being handy at retrofitting old things to new and vice versa. There are parts availability issues, too, which make keeping a much older RV going a lot harder. To be honest, RV makers seem to build obsolescence and lack of serviceability into their products.

    • @colinhutchinson1664
      @colinhutchinson1664 3 роки тому +1

      @@jeromep I know what you mean. Here in the UK (west country) we don't see a lot of the US style RVs but we do have a lot of (new age) traveller's who travel and live in converted trucks and buses. I know a guy who converted an ex m.o.d Bedford 3tonner and also a 1970 Leyland Bus into campers/motor homes. The Guy next door to me has just bought a 2005 48seater coach to convert into a motor home.(he took down his garden fence so he could park it :) So many vehicles out there that need saving.

    • @jeromep
      @jeromep 3 роки тому

      @@colinhutchinson1664 I love hearing about RVing in Europe. It does seem to have some significant differences than in the U.S. There is a UK based guy who has two channels on UA-cam, Aquaholic and Motoholic, who does walk throughs of mostly modern European RVs, and occasionally shows some modern U.S. RVs that have been imported. Those "new age" travelers you mention we call "van life" over here. Van-lifers are in a different class. Most of them are full time, or close to full time. They tend to be less fully equipped than RVs, frequently without bathroom facilities, so they rely on public facilities, which is possible, so long as your standards for public facilities can be low. There are also a lot of travelers out there that also take buses and convert them, most of them these days seem to be "schoolies", they take retired school buses and turn them into motor homes. Some are very skilled and do a great job of making them a fully functioning motor home, others put in less effort, and money, and end up with just a very spacious "van life" van. There is also a pretty big full time culture in the U.S. These people aren't homeless, they just want to live on the road. I think wanderlust and nomadic tendencies are hard coded into a lot of Americans.

    • @colinhutchinson1664
      @colinhutchinson1664 3 роки тому +1

      @@jeromep Plus America is vast and contains the A-Z of climates and terrains. It must be like having 50 different countries that speak English. No wonder some people choose not to be tied to one place. I'll check those channels out too. 👍

    • @Dadcam_Can
      @Dadcam_Can 2 роки тому

      I'm not up to date on your current videos but I am guessing that because it's an extended length chassis with the trailing axle Barth was speccing a GM 454 / TH400 power train with a 4.56 rear end. That would be the recommended set up for that GVW. Keep in mind when your Barth motorhome was new the double nickel 55 MPH speed limit was still enforced. There wasn't any reason for RV manufacturers to build units capable of going any faster. The RPM's you are seeing match my numbers above. Adding an overdrive would be no easy feat because the chassis does not have an ECM. Gearvendors aux transmission or 4L80e swap (along with adding a TCM) are easiest options available.

  • @SCLARK2112
    @SCLARK2112 3 роки тому +21

    Glad she made it home and I'm looking forward to your next update on this one!

  • @Airwalkz23
    @Airwalkz23 3 роки тому +1

    Them Quadra jet carburetors have a foam float that’s coated ... additives and carb cleaners will eat away the coating on the float And it’s just a sponge after that .... you can buy a brass float if needed

  • @alvarsdzenis4739
    @alvarsdzenis4739 3 роки тому +3

    I had an old bb Chev motorhome. Great machine, served us well. What I did was swap out the old Rochester 4 barrel, for a brand new Edelbrock replacement. Doubled my fuel mileage. Did the same thing to an old square cab too. Doubled the mileage. They just seem to be more efficient than the factory carb. Maybe look into swapping the rear gears. They are common and not expensive.

  • @emilycroot6306
    @emilycroot6306 3 роки тому +19

    love this RV, Cant wait to see you guys out in it for a weekend

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  3 роки тому +3

      Us too! It's like a luxury apartment on wheels

  • @BenBlackEquinoxEngelhard
    @BenBlackEquinoxEngelhard 3 роки тому +1

    Please do a full restoration on that machine. It's nostalgia is absolutely off the chart! If you do modernize it do it surreptitiously.

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  3 роки тому +1

      maybe the carpet... but the rest will stay

  • @BrownPP46
    @BrownPP46 3 роки тому +9

    It definitely needs an overdrive. Glad you made it home. ✌

    • @swalthful
      @swalthful 3 роки тому +5

      Needs new rear end. Switch gears. 3000 Rpm at 65 70 is what you want with that engine. Any faster your just crazy.

  • @garychristison5773
    @garychristison5773 3 роки тому +5

    A big red flag is the tag axle. Back in the day, if the chassis was overloaded, they added a tag axle. I was impressed that you got the engine to fire up.

  • @seekersofrhythm
    @seekersofrhythm 3 роки тому +6

    Great to see you got back home safely. Looking forward to the next installment. stay safe J.

  • @nicolasrose3968
    @nicolasrose3968 3 роки тому +1

    I would probably strip out anything that could be replaced with lighter up to date material , there's probably a ton of 1986 fittings and fixtures that are just unnecessary weight , but thats just me , I'd want the running gear to have as light a load as possible.

  • @allaw1726
    @allaw1726 4 місяці тому +1

    I picked up a RV 40 , ooo original miles very clean came with full tanks of fuel propane and is so nice ... I pd 5hundred ... unbelievable passed safety didn't need anything what a dream ... ... My friends were in shock and kept trying to buy it ... 5,000 up 10,000 .... I almost sold it then as bad luck came my way ... I got my heart broke ! Long story 13 years met her boyfriend unexpectedly when I was at home my car at garage ... So I gave her my blessings and all my love , I prayed for her and I walked away .... No fight .... I am pure love energy unconditional DEVINE love ... Moved back to my hometown and started my life fresh .... Got a great job ,,, doing very well ... Living in myth ... It was a blessing ! 🤗😇 ... Love and light to all , single abundant high paying job , playing in nature daily sending love to all ... I love you all , stay in the light ...

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  3 місяці тому

      always stay in the light! go pick up another RV they are out there

  • @gloppy101
    @gloppy101 3 роки тому +4

    Love this video! Bringing this Barth beast back to life is so cool. This rv has lots of life left in her and happy as heck to see you taking her out for adventure.

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  3 роки тому +1

      more to come! thanks for watching!

    • @johnchalleen3278
      @johnchalleen3278 3 роки тому

      @@LifeofLind You'll end up doing vlog reviews of gas stations.
      ...which COULD be interesting.

  • @101088Albert
    @101088Albert 3 роки тому +5

    What a truly nice man. Looking forward to seeing how the project works out.

  • @jonreiser2206
    @jonreiser2206 3 роки тому +2

    I couldn't have done what I've seen in these two videos. This has reinforced my conviction to never buy old used stuff unless absolutely necessary. I'm glad you all made home safe,

  • @danneumann3274
    @danneumann3274 2 роки тому

    He reminds Me of Myself on car engines. I learned by driving junk when I was younger. A man that can handle all these issues when they come up is becoming very rare these days. Nice watch

  • @T.S.T2014
    @T.S.T2014 3 роки тому +7

    This will be amazing if you fully restore it. Something I’d love to own!

  • @evi1dav3
    @evi1dav3 3 роки тому +3

    Who would put an electric fuel pump at the front of a long ass motorhome? Pumps like that are far better at pushing. Closer to the tank is best. Great vid, glad you made it home safe.

    • @airenesivad2975
      @airenesivad2975 3 роки тому

      He should have added a filter in that spot it would have saved him the carb issues. But sadly he is not the sharpest UA-cam content maker.

  • @Lindylou1947
    @Lindylou1947 3 роки тому +1

    Greetings from West Yellowstone, Montana. Can’t wait for your next video. My uncle had a Barth motor home when I was a child. First time I ever rode in it, we went all through Yellowstone Park and the Grand Tetons. A home on wheels, I was thrilled. I am now 63 and am enjoying your videos. Glad she made it home safely.

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  3 роки тому

      Very cool! thanks for the story

  • @joeguillory8050
    @joeguillory8050 3 роки тому +1

    So glad you finally got her home. My dad had an ‘82 Barth MCC Detroit Diesel for over 30 years and never had any major issues with it. Very well built coaches back then. Sticker price was $161k on that one in ‘82 and only 45 ever made.

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  3 роки тому

      yeah, its still pretty solid

  • @MrMillsfrank
    @MrMillsfrank 3 роки тому +3

    I love when people say 'God bless you" at the end of any video. thank you

    • @jamesspooky9488
      @jamesspooky9488 3 роки тому +1

      Lmao you really need to be reminded constantly huh?

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  3 роки тому

      Thanks!

    • @Baka_Oppai
      @Baka_Oppai 2 роки тому

      @@jamesspooky9488 its the plight of the religious. Have to keep reaffirming the ridiculous

  • @Blahshog
    @Blahshog 3 роки тому +4

    She's a High Maintenance Old Gal that's for sure, maybe an LPG conversion could save a little on fuel costs? Looking forward to the restore and repair vids. Good Luck!

    • @kw57rx8dr.9
      @kw57rx8dr.9 3 роки тому +1

      LPG?? Seriously? If you want to run out if gas and have no way to refuel that'd be great!

  • @rickdixon9933
    @rickdixon9933 2 роки тому

    I bought a 1991 Holiday Rambler Imperial in 2010. It is very similar to this Barth that you purchased. When we went to look at it the guy wanted 11k for it. By the time we left, he sold it to us for $1,500.00 dollars. Every time I pointed out something wrong with it he would knock off a thousand dollars...lol. It had a lot of stuff wrong with it, but it ran like a top. We spent 10k fixing it up and was a great motor home. So much fun to drive!

  • @LynneAnn51
    @LynneAnn51 3 роки тому +1

    Thankful you all made it home safe!

  • @jkltg60
    @jkltg60 3 роки тому +4

    In the 80s 55 was the speed limit,and that big block needs that old emission stuff pulled.upgrade the ignition.

  • @kevlinville
    @kevlinville 3 роки тому +5

    I was anxiously awaiting part 2 and looking forward to seeing the upcoming episodes!

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  3 роки тому

      thanks! we have more coming

  • @trendmassacre8423
    @trendmassacre8423 2 роки тому

    My Dad bought a 1984 Holiday Rambler with the 460 back in 1999, and we used to take it out for a good 200 mile trip a couple times during the summers. That thing ran great! He stored it every winter at my aunts place. He let it sit for over a year without changing out the RV tarps, and when we went to go grab it after it sat for that time it leaked inside and parts of the ceiling caved in. I was angry with him for not taking care of it. Fortunately someone bought it and fixed it up inside, and it still takes trips to and from Florida every Oct.-April.

  • @scottcupp8129
    @scottcupp8129 2 роки тому

    Starting the day off with some ice tea. Yes sir! That is me every morning. It's a must have!

  • @V8Power5300
    @V8Power5300 3 роки тому +6

    Keep the quadrajet please. They are a great carb for economy and performance. Hard to tune but great when running right

    • @cleverkitsune4302
      @cleverkitsune4302 3 роки тому

      Extremely easy to tune actually, could just be becaus eim used to working on corvettes but i know all the fun modifications to make a q jet purr, a few involve a dremel and patience

  • @joaoleiA
    @joaoleiA 3 роки тому +13

    Enjoying your story. Regards from Mozambique 🇲🇿

  • @silby77
    @silby77 2 роки тому +1

    Stumbled upon your channel...saw the first video on this motorhome so of course I had to click on this one! So happy you got her running! Definitely got a new subscriber here!

  • @deputydillhole
    @deputydillhole 3 роки тому +2

    It's pretty awesome. When you were showing it off I felt like I was watching old episodes of The Price Is Right.

  • @tyhogue8316
    @tyhogue8316 3 роки тому +4

    I didn’t know you were a tech! LOL I used to work on them when I was younger. The old ones were built better .

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  3 роки тому +2

      yes, much better quality

  • @nutandboltguy3720
    @nutandboltguy3720 3 роки тому +3

    I bet a Holley Sniper EFI would do wonders for that engine. I’m looking forward to seeing what happens with the Barth.

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  3 роки тому

      im thinking that too

    • @nutandboltguy3720
      @nutandboltguy3720 3 роки тому

      I’m no expert on the aftermarket EFI systems. I’ve seen a few videos on the Holley Sniper but I think there’s also FiTech, FAST, Edelbrock, MSD, and several others. You just need to research them and see which looks good for you. I have a ‘78 Ford Pinto that will be getting EFI but not sure which one. I have a friend that is trying to talk me into an OEM Ford port fuel injection system from a newer 2.3. I’d go with a 2 barrel EFI, which is less popular than the 4 barrel.

  • @afterhoursfab
    @afterhoursfab 3 роки тому +2

    Crazy, glad to see you make it home finally. On those electric fuel pumps, they need to be installed as close to the tank as possible. Everyone installs them next to the engine and it burns them up because they're not made to draw a vacuum.

  • @gaylejean7816
    @gaylejean7816 2 роки тому

    There was an old guy who went to our church. He sold cars for almost 50 years. He would talk about lot rot quite a bit. He had a Porche that had been sitting on the lot for a year or so. Some Chinese engineers were wanting to take a test drive. He went to get the keys and noticed a flat tire. While they were fixing that they decided to start it up so that they could hear it run. The battery was dead. After they jumped it back to life it suddenly died. Fuel pump went out. They could not wait for that to be fixed but said they would be back the next day. They got it started and pulled it into the shop. Got it running good enough for a test drive when the oil pump went out. They had to order a new oil pump so the Porche wasn't ready the next day. The guys decided to buy a new Nissan from them instead. Lot rot 101. Enjoyed the show. Take care folks. Vaughn

  • @milehighcpr
    @milehighcpr 3 роки тому +5

    Love it Dustin! Glad the beast is finally home!

  • @keitht7546
    @keitht7546 3 роки тому +4

    That’s a good rig to make it with just carburetor issues. Great video ✌🏽

  • @JohnFourtyTwo
    @JohnFourtyTwo 3 роки тому +2

    Just came across Part 1 an hour ago and was hoping Part 2 would be soon and there it was queued up ready to go. I just subscribed and look forward to more videos, hopefully Part 3 and maybe Part 4.
    I had an aunt and uncle who had one of those motor homes, can't remember the make, they sold it when they weren't able to drive it anymore but they were quite proud of it and loved driving all over the country in it in their retirement years.
    If you were in Virginia they would've pulled you over without tags, they don't play around here. I'm glad you made it home safe and sound. Still not a bad price for all you've been through so far, beats paying the price the original owner paid. Here when you get towed they charge you daily impound fees as well and they add up very quick, hopefully you didn't have that problem there.
    Hopefully you'll make a Part 3 and show us what else you found wrong with it including the fire damage the previous owner reported.
    Stay safe and looking forward to the next video.

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  3 роки тому +1

      yup lots more coming, thanks for the sub!

  • @DaveD2488
    @DaveD2488 2 роки тому

    Glad to watch part 2 directly after part 1. So glad you made it home safely and in one piece. Going to click on Part 3 now.

  • @tfindley007
    @tfindley007 3 роки тому +4

    Beautiful “classic” motorhome. I’d enjoy it just as it is (except maybe the bathroom)! 😉

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  3 роки тому +1

      yeah it's gonna clean it up

  • @avengedflames01-x44
    @avengedflames01-x44 3 роки тому +5

    Now this is gonna be a blast, excellent job Dustin! Keep up the great work!

  • @edwardteach2625
    @edwardteach2625 3 роки тому +2

    You keep your spirits up even when things go wrong. God Bless you and your cute family! 🌈🌷

  • @rdually
    @rdually 3 роки тому +1

    nothing worse then the smell of an old motorhome, love those kind of adventures

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  3 роки тому

      i guess it was good the window was broken haha

  • @1QKGLH
    @1QKGLH 3 роки тому +14

    I can't believe anyone would put a gasser in something that huge. Man, a Duramax or 6BT and that'd be great.

    • @jb-uw2vt
      @jb-uw2vt 3 роки тому

      That 454 is plenty

    • @pm4813
      @pm4813 2 роки тому

      @@jb-uw2vt think he’s talking fuel economy

    • @RandomGuyDan
      @RandomGuyDan 2 роки тому

      Pretty standard for large class A motor homes of that era.

    • @1QKGLH
      @1QKGLH 2 роки тому +1

      @@pm4813 yeah, fuel economy and the superior torque of a good diesel. I know the 454 is a stump puller, but you can't compete with a diesel.

    • @1QKGLH
      @1QKGLH 2 роки тому

      @@RandomGuyDan Yeah, I'm aware. it still is. I think it's silly, but it's the way things are done.

  • @cmanofthewoodscentralus3217
    @cmanofthewoodscentralus3217 3 роки тому +4

    Been waiting to watch this Part 2. Looking forward to see where your going from here. Maybe will work out good after you get to looking things over. The fuel mileage will probably improve since you finally run all the stale fuel out as when you made Part 1 you had stale fuel to start and added some then. Thanks for sharing your video with us.

  • @crazgirl80
    @crazgirl80 3 роки тому +1

    There is not anything more beautiful than the lights of home.

  • @leslie476
    @leslie476 3 роки тому +1

    We owned a 97 Fleetwood bounder with a 460 with overdrive. The best mileage we go with it was 6.5. We drove it all over the country for 12 years. Loved that old unit.

  • @Saddletramp1200
    @Saddletramp1200 3 роки тому +4

    I got an all day smile. Glad you got home safe. That coach will bring you & your family many happy memories. The one I hauled to NASA, they are still using it as far as I know.

  • @vetteluvnh
    @vetteluvnh 3 роки тому +3

    That was awesome! Thank you for sharing your rv adventure. Can't wait to see what's next!

  • @Van_Der_Lay_Industries
    @Van_Der_Lay_Industries 3 роки тому +2

    I got the recommendation for part 1 a couple of days ago. So glad to see you got home safe. Subscribed and looking forward to more videos. Best wishes from Australia.

  • @davidhotchkiss8766
    @davidhotchkiss8766 3 роки тому +1

    Good job getting the old girl home safely it will be lovley when a full makeover is done respect to you .stay safe and snjoy

  • @rodhoover9158
    @rodhoover9158 3 роки тому +8

    Nice Rig, bring 'er back to life.

  • @fentrin
    @fentrin 3 роки тому +19

    In describing the odors inside the motor home were you giving props to Derek of Vice Grip Garage?

    • @immrnoidall
      @immrnoidall 3 роки тому +2

      love that show. so funny.

    • @Todd512
      @Todd512 3 роки тому +8

      VGG, often imitated...rarely duplicated

  • @JaxsonWaller
    @JaxsonWaller 2 роки тому +2

    Im just watching random videos on UA-cam and i seen this and im like damn this guy is like 3 blocks from my house i take that road almost everyday

  • @richardstump4582
    @richardstump4582 8 місяців тому

    Glad !! You Made it Back To Your Home Stead! Will See you on the Next One!!

  • @jeffreyt2509
    @jeffreyt2509 3 роки тому +5

    Hope it all works out for you mate, nice project.
    Cheers
    From Australia.

  • @sharonclifford7539
    @sharonclifford7539 3 роки тому +3

    Caught part 1 last night and how lucky getting part 2 this afternoon. 🤞 hope it comes home 😊 deffo subbed.

  • @2008alde
    @2008alde 3 роки тому +2

    Just watched parts 1 and 2. This was captivating .... will he get it running? Will it breakdown? Will he get it home finally. I guess we know the answer to that question. I'm eagerly looking forward to see how this old RV progresses!

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  2 роки тому

      it's turning out pretty swell! thanks for watching!

  • @LibbyMia-rz8gk
    @LibbyMia-rz8gk Рік тому +1

    this is why we use cb radios. great range which would elp you guys to communicate legally. you can use the cb whilst driving so if anything goes wrong your backup will know

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  Рік тому

      indeed a good idea to still have them

  • @davidcampos268
    @davidcampos268 3 роки тому +5

    Every buddy was using left lane to pass and respecting one another I'm moving there

  • @jamesandrews1130
    @jamesandrews1130 3 роки тому +4

    I watched part one. two minutes ago. i am not getting chores done today.

  • @timsharpe3498
    @timsharpe3498 3 роки тому +2

    My last motorhome was a fixer upper. The first time I stopped for fuel I stuck it in park and hopped out and took a few steps and quickly realized that it was rolling away. I chocked the wheels and fueled it up. That was when I discovered that the previous owner had disconnected the autopark system.

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  3 роки тому

      thats a big surprise you dont want haha

    • @timsharpe3498
      @timsharpe3498 3 роки тому

      Yeah, the collection of lumber behind the driver seat made perfect sense after that. I didn’t know a thing about an autopark system until then. My first motorhome had air brakes.

  • @stevefonfara6392
    @stevefonfara6392 2 роки тому

    Wow! Love your attitude. It's refreshing to see people who attack problems/opportunities with such gusto.

  • @dipling.pitzler7650
    @dipling.pitzler7650 3 роки тому +43

    This should be powered by a diesel engine, other wise long trips can become really costly!

    • @crnext
      @crnext 3 роки тому +1

      Amen and amen. Stand up. Come by pastor, come on by.

    • @bobbob-fg5wy
      @bobbob-fg5wy 3 роки тому +1

      You cannot do that with that gearing. RPM is too high for a diesel.

    • @mrbenvlogs
      @mrbenvlogs 3 роки тому +2

      @@bobbob-fg5wy gearing would change, there were models with a diesel. The trans is much different on the diesel model. I am also willing to bet that the gearing on the rear end in combo with that 454 is probably well over 4.1:1. but those big blocks were plenty happy at 3-4k all day every day under load like that.

    • @bobbob-fg5wy
      @bobbob-fg5wy 3 роки тому

      @@mrbenvlogs the gearing wouldn’t change, the gearing would need to be changed. = More cost. Possibly even the whole axle to a larger size.
      Transmission may be different but the final ratios/output speed are no different. Direct or slightly over driven. Most Transmissions are found behind either. I worked at a place that had a pair of Louisville trucks, one big block 13spd the other 3208 Allison. Transmissions would interchange on the SAE bellhousings.
      Converting this would depend on how you used it, your projected miles over time would need to be fairly high to warrant the cost of changing the complete driveline to diesel, especially seeing as it’s perfectly useable as is, well once some tune up and maintenance is done.
      A gear vendors or different overdrive transmission however could pay for itself.

    • @ThePeasantsCottage
      @ThePeasantsCottage 3 роки тому

      That one parked behind me for a week surely was. They just pulled out, wonderful smell of diesel being warmed, rumbling engines & all. And LOVED the air horns! That one was a bit more blue too, so this one may be faded a bit. But not too much. So eye-turning!

  • @I_am_BiG_Al
    @I_am_BiG_Al 3 роки тому +63

    Hey I literally just watched pt1 last night

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  3 роки тому +7

      Good Timing!

    • @a777bond3
      @a777bond3 3 роки тому +3

      Yeah I watched it for the first time yesterday 👌👌👌

    • @edwelker6130
      @edwelker6130 3 роки тому +1

      HaHa, me as well. I salute the craziness to go 5 (or 8 ) hours away to pick up the bus!

    • @HDestroyer787
      @HDestroyer787 3 роки тому +1

      Me too

    • @navinbabji
      @navinbabji 3 роки тому +1

      Me too, i just watched the first part yesterday...😊😊

  • @Colabot
    @Colabot 3 роки тому +1

    Wow what a great couple of videos. We have nothing so grandiose in the UK and something that huge running on anything other than diesel for us would seriously break the bank. Here’s looking forward to more.

  • @justinlinnane8043
    @justinlinnane8043 3 роки тому +1

    great to see that beautiful bath recused and taken home . all it needs its a damn good clean and a new carpet . the originality and high end fixtures are stunning !! great layout out too .

  • @kokobwild2413
    @kokobwild2413 3 роки тому +6

    She's a lovely thing mate.
    Gonna be a real labour of love.

  • @ianstanley7230
    @ianstanley7230 3 роки тому +6

    What an awesome drive! Really looking forward to seeing how you get on with the refurb.

  • @packingten
    @packingten 3 роки тому +1

    I worked @ a heavy truck Chevy dealer in 1972&73,I worked on a handful of these back when.They had Big blocks I think&TH 400 Transmissions.I remember a guy who done shows with models
    (Women😁),It was full of clothes.I repaired something inside like electrical??,Maybe fuse..

  • @nightjar9021
    @nightjar9021 3 роки тому +1

    Greetings from across the pond 🇬🇧.Glad you made it home ok, looking forward to watching how this project develops. 😎👍

  • @Jouco
    @Jouco 3 роки тому +3

    NICE! Just finished watching "part 1" yesterday

  • @chrisdavid3510
    @chrisdavid3510 3 роки тому +3

    Used to have an Emerson factory in my town. Princeton IN. The one here made tv’s.

    • @MrShootersDad
      @MrShootersDad 3 роки тому

      I used to frequent your fine, fine movie theater.

  • @scottcupp8129
    @scottcupp8129 2 роки тому

    I lived in Scott's Bluff Nebraska for about two weeks back in 2001 or so. The girl that I was seeing lived there. Well that relationship lasted about 2 weeks (met her online. Go figure haha) hence my relocation back to my home state (California). I've be in New Mexico for almost 5 years and my wife and I really like it. The reason I said Scott's bluff is that the little town at 22:52 really reminds me of it. it most definitely does need overdrive though! Really glad you made it home. God bless you and your family my brother!

  • @raffonysmccoy
    @raffonysmccoy 3 роки тому +1

    Good job. Glad you made it home. Looking forward to seeing it clean

  • @jackshepherd2660
    @jackshepherd2660 3 роки тому +5

    I think it is cheaper to charter a private jet, then rent the entire wing of the motel you want to stay at! Also no need to pack. Just go buy new clothes! Happy RV ing to you!

    • @10HDFLHX
      @10HDFLHX 3 роки тому

      Well, you know what they say about RVing.. Pay thousands of dollars so you can pretend like you're homeless for a weekend.

    • @jackshepherd2660
      @jackshepherd2660 3 роки тому

      @@10HDFLHX I live in mine in the desert southwest, which makes it economically feasible. I think it’s going to be a utility hook up and curb appeal for an underground bunker house here in the desert. It’s nice and cool underground

  • @Captain_Zero_
    @Captain_Zero_ 3 роки тому +3

    Maybe a diesel swap would help the mpg. Definitely needs more gears or longer legs in the rear end.

    • @crazeguy26
      @crazeguy26 3 роки тому

      if go longer gears it may take the engine out of the power band. the engine is already having a hard time moving that.

    • @Captain_Zero_
      @Captain_Zero_ 3 роки тому

      @@crazeguy26 yeah, that's true. It's hard to get a gas engine to push something that big efficiently at highway speeds. He could probably get a drive train from a bus cheap enough. It just sounds like it's not shifting into a higher gear.

  • @glennthomas7435
    @glennthomas7435 3 роки тому +2

    Great life adventure with the family along! Your little girl will probably remember this trip for life. All good things don't come cheap even the time it took?

  • @keen1994
    @keen1994 3 роки тому +2

    Is your choke opening all the way? That would be the small butterfly on the top of the carb. It should be open all the way within 5 min.

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  3 роки тому

      it opened when we broke down