Yahoo Message Number: 4682 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/4682)
Here's a couple of tips on dressing up the ole coach in an effort to squelch the desire to buy a new one:
Stainless steel exhaust extensions: I noticed that the new coaches come standard with ss tips. I called CC parts and they quoted me $150.00. I bought the same thing (I believe) through JC Whitney catalog. Available on the net. $49.95!! Easy to install. Remove the rusted old steel one by undoing the c'clamp. Install the new one!
Rusted and ugly generator exhaust pipe: I replaced my generator exhaust pipe with a chrome one by using a pipe wrench to unscrew the old one, then cut the threaded end off with a hacksaw. I bought the proper length of pipe and curved exhaust tip from a muffler shop and had them weld the threads on to the new pipe.
I then took the pipe to a chrome shop and had it chromed for $95.00. I re-hung it with stainless steel hangers to prevent rust and I have to clean it frequently.(of course)
Polished radiator grille and air intake grille: I found that the radiator grille and air grille are both made of aluminum. (my coach is a 99) I took them off and had them stripped and polished at a local shop. In Salt Lake, our shop is called Metalmasters. They charged me $80.00 to polish both pieces. They look pretty snazzy and, of course, require polishing together with the wheels, etc. whenever.
What are my hobbies? Golf and motor homes! What else?
Larry
Intrigue 10762
Yahoo Message Number: 4686 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/4686)
to squelch the desire to buy a new one:
come standard with ss tips. I called CC parts and they quoted me $150.00. I bought the same thing (I believe) through JC Whitney catalog. Available on the net. $49.95!! Easy to install. Remove the rusted old steel one by undoing the c'clamp. Install the new one!
Larry,
I went to a Mack Truck repair facility. I got a piece of chrome exhaust pipe they had from a wrecked truck. I paid $10.00 for a piece that was long enough to be cut to do 2 exhaust extensions. You are right. It does make the coach look better.
Dave G.
2000 Allure, 30491
Millheim, PA