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Lots of Firsts [New owner of a Foretravel]

March 03, 2023, 02:51:58 pm

We are now the proud owners of a 1986 Grand Villa.  It's our 1st Grand Villa, 1st Foretravel, 1st motorhome.  We are big vintage camper fans, having restored Shastas, Scottys, Holiday Travelers and a Boles Aero.  Hoping this will be even more fun.
It's a 29' diesel front engine with lots of potential (if it doesn't break us first).
I'll have some "before" pictures as soon as she comes home from the Cummins garage with a new fuel pump.
Looking forward to learning more from the vintage Grand Villa owners in the group.

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Reply #1 – March 03, 2023, 03:32:47 pm

It's a beauty.
                    Clark
        Congrats and welcome

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Reply #2 – March 03, 2023, 03:44:44 pm

Nice size.  Love the window .  welcome .

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Reply #3 – March 03, 2023, 04:35:24 pm

Excellent! Lots of advatages to being front engined.

Pierce

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Reply #4 – March 03, 2023, 04:40:57 pm

Congrats on your new to you purchase!  Wishing you safe travels and zero issues.  Looking forward to seeing your renovations.

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Reply #5 – March 03, 2023, 08:21:00 pm

Clark and cousin Eddie are soon to be evicted. 

Looking forward to learning more about the diesel front engine.  Seems pretty loud when we drove her home.  Since then I have pulled up the carpet and added Rattletrap sound deadening mat. Hopefully that helps after the new carpet is down.

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Reply #6 – March 04, 2023, 10:02:33 am

Welcome aboard.  Wow, you haven't wasted any time making improvements!!!  Looks like your experiences with vintage camper resto's will pay great dividends.  Also looking forward to seeing your progress. 

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