<VV> [UV] UltraVan 338

[Owen Strawn]

http://www.corvair.org/chapters/ultravan/used/used338.html




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>To: UltraVan Group <UltraVan at yahoogroups.com> 
>Cc: Virtual Vairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> 
>Sent: Monday, August 12, 2013 10:31 PM
>Subject: [UV] UltraVan 338
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>We don't really use 338 much any more and I hate to see it just sit there, I do take it out about once a week and drive it around the block. There was a note on the UV list about someone looking for one in the Northwest and I answered it half in jest. I have received several E-mails since then about it so I thought I would send this out:
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> #338: purchased from Ken Wildman in 2007 , drove from Ada, Ohio to Pensacola,  Florida- Not entirely without incident, but nothing serious.
> We have made several trips to south Florida, Jacksonville, Fla. and Biloxi , Miss. Our last long trip was to Hilton Head, S.C. for the Hilton Head Invitational (where we won a Palmetto Award). We go weekend camping occaisionally. Whenever we take it to a car show there is usually a line of people wanting to look at it.
>I have been Tinkering and "improving" on it since I got it and it is a pretty useable and reliable coach now. It is a 47 year old class A motorhome that  (As far as I know)  has been on the road all that time.
> Here is a list of some of the things that I can think of...Not in any particular order..
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> Mustang II rack and pinion steering-Awful turning radius , but good driving feel. Have Dodge Steering Rack from Norm Standal-Haven't gotten around to putting it in yet
>Buick tilt/ locking steering column
>4 way flashers
>dual brake master cylinder
>replaced most steel brake lines/hoses
>relocated E-brake handle
>Swivel/reclining Captains chair seats
>Spyder dash
>AM/FM/CD/8 Track radio
>2.8 Onan Generator
>13000 BTU Coleman rooftop Air/Heat
>Catalytic propane heater
>Removed Original oven-installed Microwave Oven
>New lined "Peace sign" curtains throughout
>New windshields and gaskets
>Replaced all Plexiglas windows
>Polished  aluminium window frames
>Removed Leaking water heater (planned on installing point of use heater-didn't do it)
>installed two under counter TV/Radios
>Replaced/painted 3/4 " plywood in rear
>Replaced all exterior marker lights with LED lights
>Installed '59 Buick taillight lenses and LED taillights
>replaced tag light
>Polished Aluminium wheels
>Replaced Engine /Trans/Diff with known good resealed low mileage units(sub 20,000 mi) -according to Ken-Runs real nice.
>Installed "Stinger" exhaust-Sounds/looks good
>LED belt loss warning light on dash-can't miss it !
>replaced radio speakers with BOSE speakers
>Mounted '60 Corvair grille bar on wall
>Blade dump valves on gray/black water tanks
>installed two new batteries ($300)
>Halogen headlights
>Electric Fuel Pump (Cheap Chinese Crap) about all you can get now.
>Fresh Mobil 1 Oil Change
>has Transmission cooler
>Built in battery charger
>Stainless steel fresh water tank
>New "Wolf" Carburettors
>Coach has flush mounted windows and door hinges
>Ryerson Manuals
>Extras.....Lots of Extras...............
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>And now the Negatives........
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>Crack in Windshield-But it is a new shiny crack.. in a $1500 windshield
>Switch in Refrigerator bad-Worked fine until the next time I tried it-wouldn"t turn.
>Onan Generator won't shut down from inside switch-got a good idea what the problem is, just haven't got "Roundtoit"
>Propane tank out of date-By about 30 years..
>Tires are over 7 years old- still look/ride good
>Needs new Porta -Potty-PO removed Flush Toilet
>Bathroom could use a ReDo.
>Speedo reading off-I use GPS instead
>Fuel Guage  reading Questionable
>Trans linkage needs adjustment..Shift points off.
>Paint job is 10+ years old ....Still a good 20 footer
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>If you want to know what it looks like-Go to the home page...
>New pictures will be available if I ever get this &*%^&$ computer to work right.
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>Forgot to mention .... #407 could be included in on the deal....
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>                         Offers............
>We Don't need to sell it,  but like I said, we just don't use it any more................ 
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