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What’s my chassis?

Hello All!

I'm helping a friend and fellow forum member, @ZHammer, work on the brakes for his 1990 29ft GV SBI. It's a front engine Ford 460 on an Oshkosh chassis.

We need a master cylinder rebuild kit, but I can't find that chassis/engine combo on any of the auto parts stores websites.

I learned with my coach that the secret was that I Had a Chevy P-30, which was the magical bit that allows all the auto parts places to find my needed parts.

Any idea what the magical but is I need to find parts for this coach?

Thanks!
Husband & Wife Team. 3 Kids. 8 yo boy, 4 yo girl, 19 mth girl. Mostly Finished Renovating 1986 Grand Villa 3300 GVF SBI for a multi year trip around the country with the kids.

Re: What’s my chassis?

Reply #1 –
It should be on the chassis ID plate below the driver's window or maybe in the glove compartment. This should show the model number.
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake

Re: What’s my chassis?

Reply #2 –
Because it is on an Oshkosh chassis the id plate might not be of much help. Try a 1990 E-350 Ford for parts.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: What’s my chassis?

Reply #3 –
This is a copy of a id plate on a 1992 29 ft rear bath
Jimmy Freytag,  Ardmore, Ok
1999 36ft U320. — -SOLD—-
1988 40ft GV        1990 36ft U280
1993 40ft U280      1996 36ft U280
  TRAVEL WHILE YOU CAN THE TIME WILL COME
            WHEN YOU NO LONGER CAN.

Re: What’s my chassis?

Reply #4 –
The craneman has lots of wisdom. Your friend would do well to start up a relationship with the local Sticks and Bricks parts place. The problem with online shopping is you know the cost of everything, but the value of nothing.
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake

Re: What’s my chassis?

Reply #5 –
That originally started as a John Deere chassis, then Oskosh bought out John Deere for the motorhome chassis. I doubt that an auto parts place will be able to find a listing for parts for that chassis. If you have a good heavy duty brake place with an older parts guy at the counter and you take the master cylinder into him that he may be able to help you finding parts. I don't think looking up Ford parts will help much on this brake system.
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins

Re: What’s my chassis?

Reply #6 –
See if any of these numbers match. Does it have a Hydrovac system? They have a master cyl. and a slave cyl. The slave cyl. is usually mounted along the frame.
John Deere / Oshkosh Brake Parts | Mill Supply, Inc.


1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: What’s my chassis?

Reply #7 –
We have a 91 GV on an Oshkosh chassis (bought out by Freightliner) and there just aren't parts available for my chassis thru Freightliner.  Call Freightliner and give them your vin# and see if they may be able to help in your case.  As for me and my rig, we are on our own!!  Have a great day  ----  Fritz
Fritz & Kathy Johnson
1991 36'

Re: What’s my chassis?

Reply #8 –
For all the Oshkosh drivers.
If you need help with parts try M&M coach located in CA. (909) 627-6000
James Holder
'83 3500 FTX ORED LIMITED

Re: What’s my chassis?

Reply #9 –
 I take a picture of suspect item to my NAPA dealer. 100% so far.