New is great - back to the future 1978-79-80 Lindy 25' 86-2531 440
Ok, everyone who is in love with new travel rv solutions, move on. Thanks.
OK, I am still auditing the 1978 aka 1979 aka 1980 ( Iacocca would be proud - the federal bailout parts and build data mess) - well, I found a last of most 25' Skyline Lindy Bunkhouse - all optioned -aluminum skin up and below intact, Cab and house frame perfect, all options work - 440/727 Dana 70 MB400 artifact from1979/80. ALL undercarriage rubber and such is soft - brake-lines, etc... All wiring is soft - no cracks wtf.... not one little crack -the weather of inland coastal southern cal near Knots Berry Farm is not ozone and UV heavy many years ago?
The bad - dumping the 16.5's
Still need 2 coined 16" dodge rims. I have got 5 ( 4 rear and the spare) w/ 225/75/16rn LT Load E Michelin.
The general issue - drop the rpm - need a lower gear-set for the Dana 70 - 3.73 or even 3.55 - carrier to - I think I have the 4.56 - will check THIS WEEKEND.
Terry A. Imschweiler
Hey Mike.
I also have a Lindy in near mint condition. Mine however is a 1982 Chevy 350. Sorry I can't help you with the gear set issue, but I can give some advice regarding the rims. I was having quite the dilemma finding tires to fit the 16.5 rims. Seems as if 8.0 R16.5 LT is now what they call a "dead size". I too was ready to ditch my 16.5's for 16's! But after talking with several different tire guys about my problem I discovered that the Firestone Transforce tires are available in an 8.75 R16.5 LT. Not only do they look good, but the .375 inch on each side of the tire has no detrimental effect on performance whatsoever. Plenty of room between the duels, good ride, good tread warranty, etc. It certainly made more economic sense for me just to buy new tires instead of buying tires AND rims. Hope this helps you out. Terry
Oct 11, 2015
Mike Tors
OK, the tires are out of the way and we found a 23 gallon gray water tank... Finding the tires was a big save 5 from one and 2 from a latter deal - geez. We have covered the RV with a white reversed Billboard vinyl sheet - last for years and years in Vegas sun - one out back is over 10 years old and still as new.
Oct 12, 2015
Mike Tors
SO, jack stands and Jacks - I am learning that declared tonnage ratings for stands and jacks are unqualified.
Scenerio - Boondocking a 25 footer old school C - 4 ton naked - max GVW 9,800 = OK, boom a tire goes flat - in the dirt - .
I currently have a 2 ton barrel jack that is in need of wood to lift anything ( axles included) and zero stands.
What is recommended?
I find little help with Amazon and Ebay ratings.
Oct 12, 2015