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1973 Foretravel Super Luxura

I have the opportunity to buy a foretravel super luxura rv, the ad says that it's 25 foot and uses a Chevy Chassis and the seller believes a 396 Chevy V8. I haven't been able to find very much information on this particular year foretravel rv. The ad says that runs well and I'm looking for any information I can get so I can make an informed decision. Thanks for any information anyone can provide.

Re: 1973 Foretravel Super Luxura

Reply #1 –
WOW!  I don't think we have any members on this Forum who own a '73 model, but we do have a lot of general Foretravel knowledge that may be helpful.  Others will chime in.  You would be a brave person, indeed, to take on that restoration project.  However, if you possess the skills and the resources to do the job, or the money to pay someone else to do it, then you would surely end up with a wonderful, historically significant, classic motor coach.

Good luck, and if you decide to jump on it, please keep us posted on your Great Adventure (with lots of photos).
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
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Re: 1973 Foretravel Super Luxura

Reply #2 –
Found this in one of our excellent tech libraries.  Not a '73, but should be close, although they were all "hand built" in those days and probably each one was a little different.

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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: 1973 Foretravel Super Luxura

Reply #4 –
Very cool, would be a one-of-a-kind project. Maybe the OP should start a thread about "Gramma & Grandpa" coaches!
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Re: 1973 Foretravel Super Luxura

Reply #5 –
How much will they pay you to take it?
1996 U295 36' WTBI

Re: 1973 Foretravel Super Luxura

Reply #6 –
Obviously if you are considering such an old rv, you have to be very handy at fixing stuff. That thing is beautiful in its own way. If you get it, i'll look forward to hearing the story of fixing it up and using it!
95 U300SE

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Reply #7 –
Quote from: RvTrvlr –
  That thing is beautiful in its own way.

Plus, if that one pulled in next to one of us at a park, the beer would flow!
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: 1973 Foretravel Super Luxura

Reply #8 –
Old Foretravels respond very well to TLC. And are well worth it!! ^.^d
Nitehawk,  Demolition Lady, & our NEW master, Zippy the speeding BB cat.
1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
Oshkosh chassis, 8.2 DD V8
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Re: 1973 Foretravel Super Luxura

Reply #9 –
   IMHO  the big block motor in there is probably a GMPD 400/401 it's basically 396 but by 71' or 72' they were all GMPD 400's. Much like when you popped the hood on a late 70's Oldsmobile and the 'Rocket' was gone and a GMPD 350 ci was lurking there.
88 Grand Villa 36' ORED 3208 (throwaway)Cat.
 Build # 3150
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Re: 1973 Foretravel Super Luxura

Reply #10 –
Quote from: Olde English –
  IMHO  the big block motor in there is probably a GMPD 400/401 it's basically 396 but by 71' or 72' they were all GMPD 400's. Much like when you popped the hood on a late 70's Oldsmobile and the 'Rocket' was gone and a GMPD 350 ci was lurking there.

My guess would be a 454 Chevy, That and the Ford 460 and Mopar 440 were the gas engines of choice back then.
1995 U320C SE 40'
Jeep 4x4 Commander - Limited - Hemi
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Re: 1973 Foretravel Super Luxura

Reply #11 –
Agree, if chevrolet, probably 454. I had one once, had plenty of power for my 33 foot motorhome (Holiday Rambler).  I had a little issue with overheating and should be less of problem with smaller coach.  Most of parts for it were really cheap with regard to brakes, wheel bearings, calipers etc.  I would also love to see you get that bad boy going.  Certainly a doable project for the right person.  Agree also, I would have to offer you a beer to see it if we were in same campground.  Best wishes either way you decide. 
Best of Travels