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Solid brass Foretravel belt buckle

Sandy and I have been cleaning 13 years of living in our coach. One thing found was this brass belt buckle and I have no idea where it came from. It's very heavy solid brass. The back side small print is "1989 hand made solid brass Anacortes, WA USA lifetime guarantee". The front side appears to picture a 1989 Grand Villa with double stainless steel front bumpers. I do not believe it has ever had a belt on it.  If anyone is interested in this buckle, it's yours for the asking. Please send me a message on private email.
2foretravel1@gmail.com 

  Gary O




Gary O
2000 U320 4210

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Reply #1 –
Pretty amazing!
Michael Hayley; Barry Brennan
2001 U320, 36', IFS, build #5909
Buster and Shelby, (Boxers)

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Reply #2 –
You could action it off (to Forum members only) with the proceeds going to your favorite charity.  I bet it would draw quite a few bids!
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"

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I would think the Factory would be interested, or the Camper Museum in Elkhart IN.  It's Cool  8)
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Gerry & Brenda
CHARLOTTE HARBOR, FL
1994 Grand Villa - # 4466
U300 Unihome - 6V92 Detroit
4 speed Allison - Jake Brake

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Reply #4 –
Wow! I wonder if some proud owner had it made? I'm from that area, never even knew there was a foundry there!
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'

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Reply #5 –
I have a silver and my son has a brass bucket both purchased when I was club mechanic. Ernie James had one.
George Ray 1992 U280 40'

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I have one and wear it all the time with my western belt. I it when I worked at the Tampa Foretravel store. I think that I got it from Warren McKensie when he was a motorcade director or leading motorcade events.
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

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I like Chuck's idea.  Or, send it to A GV owner in exchange for a contribution to the charity of your choice.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

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Sure looks to me it's a double bumper GV. I've got a 1990 with same and think an auction for charity is a stellar idea.
Be happy to join in and good Shriner that I am would be going to the Sacramento Shrine Hospital. Post the details up. Believe there will be a lot of interest.
The Starship- 1990 Grandvilla Unihome U300 40ft
6V92 Detroit Diesel w/ 4 spd Allison w/ retarder. Build# 3575 , Foretravel# 17895
The Shuttlecraft- 2015 Ford Explorer
Steve ( N6EKV ) & Lori ( N6JTD ) Faries  w/ Marlee our precious pup.
Patterson CA.

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Reply #9 –
Sent a message.. Gotta have it.
Dub McBride 1996 270

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Being a belt buckle AND a GV 280 Foretravel fanatic this is special. Thanks again buddy.
Dub McBride 1996 270

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Reply #11 –
The buckle has found a new owner. I knew that this buckle is very rare and would generate a lot of interest. I had first thought of the auction idea and I am sure the bidding would have been active and fun to watch but what I was looking for was an owner of a 1989, double bumper,40', GV . That is exactly what the buckle was designed after and I did not want that owner to have to fight for it. I really have no idea who gifted it to me but tomorrow it will be shipped and gifted to the new owner.
 I had contacted the first responder and told him of my plan and he immediately said,"let it ride and see  what happens."He is happy that we found the right owner. Thank you for all the responses.
  I still think and an on line auction would be fun to do. Maybe someone has a rare FT item to start with.
  Thank you, 
  Gary O


Gary O
2000 U320 4210

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Reply #12 –
Warren McKenzie had ordered silver colored and gold ones. I got mine from him if I remember. The gold were some what more money.They kept were kept secured in his office. It's been a long time ago ,so the story is foggy
George Ray 1992 U280 40'

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Reply #13 –
  George,  This one is solid brass and is very heavy.
Gary O
2000 U320 4210

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Reply #14 –
Solid buckle
George Ray 1992 U280 40'

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Reply #15 –
Glad it found a good home. Yes I own an 89 but I'm a skinny belt type in favor of small buckles,  and it would have probably ended up in the drawer again. Pretty cool find nonetheless.
Old Phart Phred, EIEIO
89 GV ored 36' #3405 300 hp cat 3208 ATAAC side radiator, mountain tamer exhaust brake

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I'm putting it on a new belt and under my large stomach muscles. Will work on smaller muscles for easier viewing. Also will increase my yearly donation to St. Jude to keep the Karma circle going. That will pay Gary's good deed forward. Got my word on it.
Dub McBride 1996 270

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Reply #17 –
Looks even better in hand.. Going to the leather shop now to have a belt hand made.
Dub McBride 1996 270