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Looking for parts

We just Purchased a 1994 Unihome u280  I am looking for anyone parting out one of these units
I need the passenger side front windshield.
We live in The Dallas Tx area

Gary

Re: Looking for parts

Reply #1 –
Gary,

Welcome to the Forum.  We are always glad to have new Grand Villa owners join our group.  The more the merrier!

You will not have much luck finding early 90's Grand Villas in recycling yards.  If you do find one, it will be pretty well picked over, and they will want high dollar for anything that is left.  I think you would be much better off looking at new replacement windshields for your '94 U280.

Since you live in the Dallas area, you are close to to the Foretravel factory and to Motorhomes of Texas - both are located in Nacogdoches.  Both places will be happy to sell and install new windshield glass.  If you join the Motorcade Club, you will get a 10% discount on parts at the factory.

FORETRAVEL

You can also get the glass installed at independent glass shops.  I am providing a couple links below to recent Forum discussions on this topic.  They might give you some idea on the cost of replacement windshields, and places to check for prices.

Grandvilla windshield replacement/ repair

93 GV windshield number?
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Looking for parts

Reply #2 –
Quote from: Gwschubert –
We just Purchased a 1994 Unihome u280  I am looking for anyone parting out one of these units
I need the passenger side front windshield.
We live in The Dallas Tx area
Gary
We still need an engine compartment door. Has to be from a 102" coach, U280/U300.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

Re: Looking for parts

Reply #3 –
Pierce,

Have you spoken to James at Extreme.  They may have a take off from doing their door conversion.

Keith
Keith, Joyce & Smokey the Australian Cattle Dog
1995 U320 SE Extreme 40' WTBI Build # 4780, with a Honda CR-V hopefully still following behind.
Motorcade # 17030
FMCA # F422159

Re: Looking for parts

Reply #4 –
Xtreme could likely fix yours no matter how bad it is FT likely still has the molds and if so could make one. Might be a bit spendy.
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: Looking for parts

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Tim Fiedler –
Xtreme could likely fix yours no matter how bad it is FT likely still has the molds and if so could make one. Might be a bit spendy.
It's aluminum and absolutely crushed. I can make one but lazy and too many items on the list.. Will talk to James at Extreme for a take off. Not in the market for "spendy."

Thanks,

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)
 

Re: Looking for parts

Reply #6 –
Hi Gary. My coach wind shields got destroyed in a horrible  hail storm last  summer. I called fortravel direct and they had them drop shipped to me. They came from a company in Ohio. The cost was $700 per windshield, plus $200 for freight totaling $1600. Install was another $500. Others on here have gotten them cheaper.
92 Grand Villa
Silver 6v92
 side isle.
build# 3973