Making my dad proud..or just bragging..

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Making my dad proud..or just bragging..

August 29, 2018, 11:36:36 pm

So as I have said before, my father bought my Grand Villa brand new in 1994. He got cancer in 1995 and passed away in 1996. Although my mom could not drive it, she insisted on keeping it. The last time it was registered was in 2001; she died after a long illness in 2005. It sat in storage from 2001 until I finally made a decision to get it back on the road in 2014. Even though it only had +/- 25K miles, it took until April 2015 in order to even get it started and in gear. Over the past 3+ years I have put many hours and many CB's into the transformation. I have come to this forum many a time for help and suggestions and with your help I have brought this amazing machine back to life...better and nicer than even I could have hoped. Thank you!! As always, there are still items on the list, but most of the major modifications and replacements are done. So ...now for the bragging...all cleaned up this is what she looks like. Thanks again for all the help!!

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Reply #1 – August 29, 2018, 11:41:51 pm

A few more...

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Reply #2 – August 29, 2018, 11:45:07 pm

Looking good!!!

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Reply #3 – August 29, 2018, 11:45:53 pm

Just one word. WOW.

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Reply #4 – August 29, 2018, 11:54:58 pm

I am sure your Dad would be proud of his (now your) coach and more of you for honoring his memory in such a special way.

Very nice job Karl

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Reply #5 – August 29, 2018, 11:56:42 pm

You had good bones and you built a beautiful body on them. A very talented person and it shows in your pictures. You will get many years of use out of the grand lady. Congratulations on a job very well done.

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Reply #6 – August 29, 2018, 11:59:27 pm

My thought is.....Fantastic!!!

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Reply #7 – August 30, 2018, 01:20:56 am

WELL DONE!!!!

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Reply #8 – August 30, 2018, 05:55:43 am

Nice! Any pics of the outside???

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Reply #9 – August 30, 2018, 06:31:43 am

Great Job

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Reply #10 – August 30, 2018, 07:06:48 am

Karl, Lots of hard work there, absolutely a beautiful outcome. Your Dad & Mom would be VERY proud. Hope to meet you on the road someday!

Best, Jeff and Kristen

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Reply #11 – August 30, 2018, 07:09:23 am

Good job, your Dad would be proud! I own build number 4466 also a 1994 but completed in Oct. Of 1993. Yours is just after mine great coaches.

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Reply #12 – August 30, 2018, 07:55:05 am

Now it's time to put some miles on that beautiful baby! We hope to see you soon in Alaska and other great places.

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Reply #13 – August 30, 2018, 08:00:37 am

Outstanding !

Mine, same vintage is in progress.. is your wood oak?

Wood from the cockpit to the bedroom? Nice stairs...
What did you use in the cockpit area?
Did you make the valences?

Great job

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Reply #14 – August 30, 2018, 08:10:19 am

Wow. Waaayyy special, now. Incredible transformation. It's time to take it beyond the Aggie games.

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Reply #15 – August 30, 2018, 08:37:33 am

Looks good Karl,where do you store the tv during traveling?

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Reply #16 – August 30, 2018, 09:18:23 am

Awesome job Karl, most folks would have wrote the old girl off as not worth fixing. (Not knowing the quality of a FT). Glad that you saw the potential in your Parents old coach and had the desire and fortitude to put it back in shape and on the road again where it belongs and not in a trailer park somewhere.
Your parents are smiling!
Justin

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Reply #17 – August 30, 2018, 09:59:28 am

Speechless. Amazing transformation, a lot to be proud of. This is the nicest remodel I've seen.

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Reply #18 – August 30, 2018, 10:01:35 am

Are the kitchen counters granite?

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Reply #19 – August 30, 2018, 11:16:24 am

Karl,

Beautiful remodel/upgrade job. Not many 36' WTBI Grand Villas here on the forum!

Jerry

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Reply #20 – August 30, 2018, 12:09:09 pm

Inspiring works...very well done

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Reply #21 – August 30, 2018, 12:47:07 pm

Karl,
We can see the pride in your workmanship, well done.
What type of floor did you install?
GeoffH

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Reply #22 – August 30, 2018, 12:58:38 pm

One word: beautiful!!

Keith

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Reply #23 – August 30, 2018, 01:10:10 pm

What a beautiful job of restoration.

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Reply #24 – August 30, 2018, 03:11:58 pm

Karl, I sure don't call that bragging! How nice of you to let us see the fruit of your labors. Absolutely great choices and a great job. Thank you.
Van

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