Coach Build Numbers

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Coach Build Numbers

November 29, 2010, 09:10:48 am

I wonder how many of the older coaches are still around and how many were built in the earlier years (without guessing).

I am trying to finish up a few projects and I am looking for Coach Build numbers on any coach:
1988 or earlier
1989 or earlier
1990 Build Numbers between 3497 - 3755
1991 Build Numbers between 3756 - 3959
1992 Build Numbers between 3960 - 4170
1993 Build Numbers between 4171 - 4389
1994 Build Numbers between 4390 - 4593

If you have one of these coaches could you send me a photo of the ID plate OR
the "model number" under the VIN number on the ID plate showing
year - build number - size - Floorplan - Model - Engine (Which Engine)
Example: F 03 6024 4023 AGDS U320T E31

03 = Year
6024 = Coach Build Unit #
4023 = Internal Designations
AGDS = Floorplan
U320T = Chassis
E31 = Internal Engine Designations

If you have already sent it to me previously, I have it.

barrybeam@beamalarm.com

Re: Coach Build Numbers

Reply #1 – November 29, 2010, 01:58:23 pm

Barry,

Don't quite understand your request. There are some gaping holes in your # set series. My '91 300GV Unihome happens to fall into one of those cracks.

Were the series breaks intentional?

John

Re: Coach Build Numbers

Reply #2 – November 29, 2010, 02:15:55 pm

Quote from: GMC_jon – November 29, 2010, 01:58:23 pm

Barry,
Don't quite understand your request. There are some gaping holes in your # set series. My '91 300GV Unihome happens to fall into one of those cracks.
Were the series breaks intentional?
John

Yes it was intentional.
I am trying to see when one year ends and the other year starts.
I dont have your build number.
With the model number I can match the build number with what type coach it goes to.

Re: Coach Build Numbers

Reply #3 – November 29, 2010, 04:27:02 pm

Barry,

Here you go.

John

Re: Coach Build Numbers

Reply #4 – December 01, 2010, 09:14:53 pm

Sounds like a interesting project. Doesn't look like my coach number falls in the brackets you requested but maybe you'll find it useful in some other way:
(Same month build as GMC_jon

Re: Coach Build Numbers

Reply #5 – January 23, 2011, 11:56:30 pm

Hi there

I am a newbie who just purchased FTX801447538RED. Nice machine, kind of in a time warp. Cummins VT225 Allison MT643.

Having trouble finding shocks and it drives pretty bad since the old ones are completely shot. I am looking for any info I can find as I hope to get some good use out of this fine classic. I am an accomplished truck mechanic by the way

thanks

Re: Coach Build Numbers

Reply #6 – February 12, 2011, 08:36:08 pm

Hello..I am a new memeber and just used your post to learn where to find the build # that was requested in the profile.
My Model # is G91 3910 36SBI U240 250
Hope this helps.
Jerry

Re: Coach Build Numbers

Reply #7 – April 03, 2011, 07:11:28 pm

HI I have 86' GV 3208t 131000 miles 12 mpg at 63 miles per hour been all around the US 4 times love the old girl. my rig # 12562. paulerik

Re: Coach Build Numbers

Reply #8 – April 16, 2011, 11:19:46 pm

ok try this one and tell me what it is g90375236sb1dored8.2

Re: Coach Build Numbers

Reply #9 – April 16, 2011, 11:25:26 pm

3752. If you ever call James T. @ the factory give him this number first and he can bring up ALL the information on your coach.

Re: Coach Build Numbers

Reply #10 – April 16, 2011, 11:38:17 pm

36 foot Grand Villa side bath Oshcosh chassis rear engine diesel with Detroit Diesel 8.2 'fuel pincher'
Possibly a 1990 with an Allison MT643.

Re: Coach Build Numbers

Reply #11 – April 17, 2011, 08:02:02 am

where do you find this stuff

Re: Coach Build Numbers

Reply #12 – April 17, 2011, 09:59:30 am

Quote from: mike – April 17, 2011, 08:02:02 am

where do you find this stuff

Reading the VIN code

Re: Coach Build Numbers

Reply #13 – April 17, 2011, 10:54:32 am

Quote from: Barry Beam – April 17, 2011, 09:59:30 am

Quote from: mike – April 17, 2011, 08:02:02 am
where do you find this stuff

Reading the VIN code

i understand that but where do you find the info to compare it to. alos where can i get books on the rv

Re: Coach Build Numbers

Reply #14 – April 17, 2011, 12:51:01 pm

Contacting the manufacturer.
The manufacturer determines the data elements and provides the breakdown to the guvmint.
from the NHTSA website:

A manufacturer of motor vehicles, including trailers that are manufactured for sale in the U.S., must submit to NHTSA information needed to decipher the characters of its VINs at least 60 days prior to offering for sale the first vehicle assigned such a VIN.

Manufacturers must also submit to NHTSA identifying information on themselves and the vehicles they manufacturer to the FMVSS no later than 30 days after their vehicles are offered for sale in the U.S. Manufacturers located outside the U.S. must designate a U.S. resident as their agent for service of process.

As far as 'books on the RV' - if you are talking a factory manual, replacements are no longer available. Try contacting your previous owner if they did not come with the coach.

If that is a non starter, there have been people here who copied their manuals for people in the same boat (RV). The Oshcosh manual info, for eample is pretty much the same year over year. You 'might' be able to get copies of wiring diagrams from the factory.

Re: Coach Build Numbers

Reply #15 – April 17, 2011, 11:18:35 pm

Quote from: mike – April 17, 2011, 10:54:32 am

i understand that but where do you find the info to compare it to. alos where can i get books on the rv

Mike,
I sent you a GV owners manual.

Re: Coach Build Numbers

Reply #16 – April 18, 2011, 08:22:36 am

thanks Barry ill print it out

Re: Coach Build Numbers

Reply #17 – May 02, 2011, 04:05:39 pm

Barry, mine falls in one of thoses gaps. Its G90369340SAIU3006V, Glad to hepl out. Jeff I haven't seen another coach like mine.

Re: Coach Build Numbers

Reply #18 – August 21, 2011, 08:40:22 am

Hello Barry, I am new to Foretravel and would like to know more about my Coach. Ha, I don't even know what the build number is. But want to learn. Here is what I found on the tag. FTX 866935 SBI. Can You help? Thanks alot Sam

Re: Coach Build Numbers

Reply #19 – August 21, 2011, 07:49:09 pm

Quote from: jeff and Victoria Moses – May 02, 2011, 04:05:39 pm

Barry, mine falls in one of thoses gaps. Its G90369340SAIU3006V, Glad to hepl out. Jeff I haven't seen another coach like mine.

I'll bet that is 3693.

Re: Coach Build Numbers

Reply #20 – August 22, 2011, 11:36:46 pm

Hi Barry - My 1995 U300 Unihome (Cat 3176B) was build #4774. I think one of the last Unihomes produced.

Re: Coach Build Numbers

Reply #21 – August 23, 2011, 09:59:12 am

Jon, I have a 1996 U280 36ft with build number 4822

Re: Coach Build Numbers

Reply #22 – November 02, 2011, 01:30:57 pm

Barry... my 1993 u225 has a VIN of 1F96D5367PN054519

I'm 240 miles east of the coach so don't have anything on the placard but when I get a chance I'll send you a picture of it.

Thanks for all your work!!!

Craig

Re: Coach Build Numbers

Reply #23 – December 05, 2011, 07:27:37 pm

I took a pic of the placard and attaching it. Here is the model number:

G934117736SBIU225E12

Date is May 1992 but model says 1993... I think they did this a lot.

Photo is below.

Craig

Re: Coach Build Numbers

Reply #24 – February 02, 2012, 09:59:11 pm

Barry the Model # on the ID pate for my coach is G92402336SBIDU225E12. Hope this will help you.
Robert

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