Will This 1977 Winnebago Run And Drive 400 Miles After 20 Years Abandoned???

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  • @gtr1952
    @gtr1952 Месяц назад +86

    I'm 72, and I had one of those back in the day!! We used to take it to stock car races all over! The 440 ran great, never gave us a bit of trouble. In fact, the whole thing never gave us any problems ever!! Way different than the junk we've had since!! I hope your not going to cut it up and destroy it 8( They are a solid old unit, and built very well! Tires, springs, shocks, all rod ends and anything that holds grease and it could be a solid driving unit!! Some weekends and TLC would make it a great old camper!!
    Well you sure got my heart pumping with great old memories!! It's a great old unit!! 8) Peace --gary

  • @bakosdavid
    @bakosdavid Месяц назад +56

    You just knew the old lady wants to live when she turned the music on half way through. She's a keeper.

  • @paulhodgson6200
    @paulhodgson6200 28 дней назад +10

    When I was a boy we owned a campground outside of Toronto and every once in awhile a Winnebago would pull in to camp and I'd be in awe knowing that these people drove hundreds or thousands of miles to camp with us, great memories, please restore it to its original condition. Thanks for finding it.

  • @brianrosborough9240
    @brianrosborough9240 Месяц назад +54

    Back in the early 2000sI lived out of a 1976 21ft Brave for five years, It had a crate motor 440 big block with a six pack 475 hp. Where every I went, I was the life of the party!

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  Месяц назад +8

      they are so awesome! I'm gonna have to keep saving these!

    • @michaelanthony3816
      @michaelanthony3816 Месяц назад +4

      Check oil. Water. Trans. Power staring and wind shield wiper fluid often.

  • @LeeAnneBeal
    @LeeAnneBeal 25 дней назад +10

    I'm 83 yrs old. , Back in September of 1975, I bought a 1975 Winnie "Brave" 23 ft with a Dodge 440 engine. At that time I was a mechanic at SFO for United Airlines and I lived in it for about three and a half years. I loved it. Some of the most enjoyable years of my life in my "Winnie" It looked just like the one in this video except it was a little shorter.

  • @2AZSUN
    @2AZSUN Месяц назад +33

    This one is definitely a keeper. As great shape as it's in, it deserves a period restoration. Keep it as true to itself as possible and have yourself a real old fashioned Winnebago! This one will be real fun to watch.

  • @gregmccarter3243
    @gregmccarter3243 Месяц назад +15

    My dad had a 78 Winnebago chiefton he bought in 82 my whole family raced motocross for 5 years in in all over the us...brings back such great memorys....

  • @PhaQ2
    @PhaQ2 Месяц назад +18

    What a time capsule. The fact that it was kept dry and out of the sun this long has preserved this old girl so well.

    • @markthomas2436
      @markthomas2436 28 дней назад +1

      That is the reason he didn't have that much trouble with it. It was kept indoors alotta years.

  • @jeffcicale
    @jeffcicale Месяц назад +34

    OH YEAH! Grabbing some popcorn so I can thoroughly enjoy this one. Love these RV videos!!!

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  Месяц назад +8

      Its a long one! hope you enjoy!

    • @jeffcicale
      @jeffcicale Месяц назад +9

      @LifeofLind I enjoyed every second of it! I personally think it's perfect as-is in terms of the interior as it's all original and damn near perfect. Maybe add a few things here and there, fix up the little things and take her down the road again. These old rigs tend to fix themselves if they want to and this one didn't let us down!

    • @sparklemonkey11
      @sparklemonkey11 Месяц назад +4

      I'm watching too🎉

  • @georgewilson1184
    @georgewilson1184 Месяц назад +15

    Good Luck Walt & Jesse

    • @coryscomputerrepair
      @coryscomputerrepair 4 дня назад +1

      I just came here to make sure there was a Breaking Bad reference, its 11:45pm PST, I can go to bed now. lol

  • @cjv6052
    @cjv6052 Месяц назад +26

    The window coverings in your barn find were called woven wood blinds , very expensive and popular in the 70’s

  • @meninomichael
    @meninomichael 24 дня назад +1

    You two are nuts! Great find, and a great video. It's amazing that you got that puppy running. Good luck, look forward to where it ends up.

  • @BorealisNights
    @BorealisNights Месяц назад +8

    LOL... from the thumbnail, I thought you somehow got your hands on the RV used in "Breaking Bad"... now THAT would be ICONIC!!!

    • @angelagrant9163
      @angelagrant9163 29 дней назад +1

      Hehe, same thought😅 looks exactly like breaking bad, hehe😊 such a great program 😊😊

  • @dieterlange7581
    @dieterlange7581 Месяц назад +15

    That Winnebago is screaming to have another life indeed👍👌💯🔥

  • @samkin9667
    @samkin9667 Месяц назад +19

    It's worth all the effort and fatigue.. It's special.. Clean.. And strong..

  • @stephenkauk7809
    @stephenkauk7809 Месяц назад +17

    What a classic! Our family had a '77 Dodge 440 Sportman C class. Lots of good times but almost needed the fuel truck to run beside it 🙂

  • @scottscott6794
    @scottscott6794 21 день назад +1

    Great rescue great video I'm glad you boys are safe keep up their great work I think you have a gem.

  • @dankeith6756
    @dankeith6756 Месяц назад +9

    I have a 77 motorhome that looks close to that one and has the 440 in it . I drove it to Bozeman and was cruising at 80 MPH. I got 6 MPG going there. It's been sitting for 15 years.

  • @johnhenryholiday4964
    @johnhenryholiday4964 27 дней назад +2

    Our first family motorhome was a Winnebago Brave.... It was a beast... We stripped it out and rebuilt it ... When we finished it was in top shape... I loved taking it because it was perfect for a couple of people and it was relatively cheap to operate... It had a 318 with a torque flight... We actually sold it for way more then what we bought it for... Doc.

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  24 дня назад

      yeah this is my third one and id say the best so far!

  • @Samtzu
    @Samtzu Месяц назад +5

    Just did 950 miles in one day from Sonora CA to Elko NV to pick up a skoolie.... you have my deepest sympathy. FORTUNATELY ours ran well..... still, we did it in one extremely long day....gaaack.....

  • @panthersblow
    @panthersblow 7 дней назад +1

    That is an awesome RV, in amazing condition for its age! I'm finishing up a restore on an 83 brave with a 454 that I bought for $100 about 2 years ago. I love the all metal shells. You can make those 70s Winnebago's into awesome resto-mods. It will last another 50 years.

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  8 часов назад

      they are the best looking rv's out there!

  • @vincekartes7145
    @vincekartes7145 Месяц назад +3

    Keep it all retro and use it! She’s a beaut! I had a Chieftain back in the day and loved it! Nicknamed her Chieftaint😬

  • @dodgeguyz
    @dodgeguyz Месяц назад +7

    Another great video. I would love to see it stay vintage looking with a good inside and outside detail.
    Once you get the chassis side of it figured out I think a good bolt in EFI kit would make it run even better with better mileage!
    Looking forward to this video series.

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  Месяц назад +2

      I was just looking up EFI kits actually, hmmm 1200 CFM with a 2.5 bar map... wonder what we could do with that ...

    • @dodgeguyz
      @dodgeguyz Месяц назад +1

      @
      That would make for a good content for a couple of videos. I’m sure there are a lot of people with older carb engines that would looked to update the fuel system.

  • @jimsjacob
    @jimsjacob Месяц назад +6

    Mr. White!! They’ve found your mobil lab! 😂😂

  • @marjoriesmith4839
    @marjoriesmith4839 Месяц назад +4

    I should have mentioned we had sway bars installed and best decision we ever made. At 65mph I had a right front blow out and motor home never swayed and didn't even realized there was a blowout. Best money spent

  • @deestrawser2423
    @deestrawser2423 Месяц назад +2

    Love the coordinating woven wood shades and shag carpet. Still pretty after all these years!

  • @kathyboshart7695
    @kathyboshart7695 Месяц назад +3

    Keep that time capsule in tact, and get it on the road again! Those decals are gorgeous! And that carpet is amazing!

  • @Magnathyr
    @Magnathyr 27 дней назад +2

    Healing itself a little at a time..... better get rid of it before the "Christine" sketch starts! LOL

  • @wmalden
    @wmalden Месяц назад +3

    Cousin Eddie’s “RV”from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation!😜

  • @KyryxKoopa
    @KyryxKoopa Месяц назад +3

    Ive owned a 77 elledan II. I loved my rv, Those engines are bulletproof, and they are built way better then the stuff you see in modern class A.

  • @jenateer2518
    @jenateer2518 Месяц назад +9

    Definitely clean enough to restore.

  • @akshonclip
    @akshonclip Месяц назад +9

    This channel is the “Vice Grip Garage” of recreational vehicles 👍👍

    • @patrickthebaptist-sharingt428
      @patrickthebaptist-sharingt428 Месяц назад

      Except this guy is real without adding fake clown stuff, VGG is just an actor/show, since he got fam on TV I ignore his channel, I'm not into fakery but just watching plp be real. This is def a good channel, just found it today.

    • @benztech2262
      @benztech2262 Месяц назад

      @@patrickthebaptist-sharingt428
      Except Derick has real trouble shooting skills developed by working alone most of his life. These two aren’t funny either.

  • @gutsngorrrr
    @gutsngorrrr 22 дня назад +2

    I'd rather have one of this vintage, than any of the new stuff, as they were made properly back then and were made to last. Some of the new junk come off the lot already broken.
    This would be fantastic to see brought back to its former glory.

    • @tacey01
      @tacey01 15 дней назад

      The new ones are bristling with electronics and sensors. Everywhere. Sensors can be your friend but they also can be very very frustrating and expensive

  • @TNTweaponx
    @TNTweaponx Месяц назад +3

    Thanks for the adventure. Do what you can to restore it. it is a piece of history.

  • @gymsim
    @gymsim 9 дней назад +1

    I watched your travel home journey and it was a miracle. Driving on MayPop (May pop) tires was amazing and the engine performed incredible to suck down so much rust to run.

  • @caroltorres134
    @caroltorres134 Месяц назад +2

    Keep it, it's an awesome find, I Thank God you are able to work on it, I got a 1982 pace arrow, waiting for someone to look at my engine to bring it back to life. For now I'm just making interior renovations and living in it, everything works in it.

  • @brianmorrison4330
    @brianmorrison4330 15 дней назад +1

    This is my bucket list all time dream RV.

  • @philbro1829
    @philbro1829 Месяц назад +2

    Thanks for the look down memory lane... I lived in the same model parked in lovely Victoria B.C. Canada... oh, the fun we had ^&$^>(😮

  • @julianneavery6995
    @julianneavery6995 Месяц назад +1

    Love it. Make me feel old. I was 14 When this was New. Lol. Great to se it. Looking forward to see it revived.

  • @darleneharenberg3219
    @darleneharenberg3219 Месяц назад +2

    I had a tonka version of this rv and loved it Still in a box in my basement. Love to see more videos on the restore of this beauty

  • @starlight8298
    @starlight8298 Месяц назад +2

    Scored Bro 👍she’s a goer. Restore it , for sure .

  • @labsrule2045
    @labsrule2045 Месяц назад +3

    That thing is super cool and deserves restoration and maybe a modern drive train!

  • @joshmoore8049
    @joshmoore8049 Месяц назад +4

    Awesome find and I would keep it too.

  • @rhiantaylor3446
    @rhiantaylor3446 Месяц назад +2

    Clean fuel, new plugs and leads, she'll be fine. As you said, you've got some great friends there.

  • @stbenardnot510
    @stbenardnot510 Месяц назад +2

    I was a welder at Winnebago in 1966 & 67 brings back memories.

  • @DanT271
    @DanT271 Месяц назад +3

    If you could go 70 plus miles per hour. Imagine how fast it could go. Not that you would want to, but imagine how fast it could go tuned up with a fresh fuel system. Great video! Love it!

  • @Dodger2204
    @Dodger2204 27 дней назад +1

    Some friends of ours had one just like this back then. The classic Winnebago. And that powertrain is bulletproof. I've had several 440/Torqueflites, and they were great. Keep this one and enjoy it!

  • @PapaDutch
    @PapaDutch 13 дней назад +2

    16:30 What's the loose wire down by the throttle pedal?
    28:30 Dude - IT's a CAMPER! Sleep in it... 🙄
    29:00 I thought plugs & wires from the git go...
    34:00 And the carb finally loosens up! What a ride man, congratulations

  • @Grock66
    @Grock66 Месяц назад +1

    Can’t wait to see some armor all on that dashboard 😊

  • @colinhutchinson1664
    @colinhutchinson1664 Месяц назад +7

    I might be the same age as old people but they really did make engines nigh on indestructible back then 😊

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  Месяц назад +2

      it's super nice for it's age!

  • @petermccarthy3046
    @petermccarthy3046 26 дней назад +2

    Worth some love! Just think of the fuel economy in smiles per gallon

  • @SteveK6470
    @SteveK6470 Месяц назад +1

    Love these old RV treasures! Some major work but I think it's worth it.

  • @jayslittleprojects1431
    @jayslittleprojects1431 Месяц назад +1

    This is an awesome camper, a real tidy example. do keep it and do it proud

  • @Ray96744
    @Ray96744 Месяц назад +4

    So excited! I love these

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  Месяц назад +1

      thanks me too, its my favorite kind of video to make!

  • @jimcphelan
    @jimcphelan Месяц назад +1

    I spend 4 years restoring a 1976 24’ ft Swinger by Georgie Boy. It was parked next door to me at the ocean for several years while the owner lived in it while he was building his home. I replaced EVERYTHING that was metal bolted to the engine and elsewhere. The 440 ran great.

  • @leazer44
    @leazer44 Месяц назад

    Wow! Great find! It has the bones to turn out really nice! Can’t wait to see what you do with it!

  • @JBM_Autodipz
    @JBM_Autodipz Месяц назад +2

    my absolute favourite camper of all time,they just have a cool angry face.

  • @charliefreeman2260
    @charliefreeman2260 Месяц назад

    So glad I ran into your channel the other day! Seems very honest and sincere, not to mention highly entertaining.

  • @meninomichael
    @meninomichael 24 дня назад +1

    I can't believe that you drove on that tire!!
    Still, you have some great friends, and a really sweet project, right down to the shag carpet!
    I've just picked up a mint 1995 Dodge B350 Coachmen Saratoga that hasn't been started in three years, so your video gives me hope.
    Subscribed, and following the fun.😊

  • @davidrains6751
    @davidrains6751 Месяц назад +1

    I was gonna watch this before bed but now I’m gonna have to wait for sure 48m long hell yeah that’s so awesome and it’s about rescueing an old camper I can’t wait !!!!

  • @feekey21
    @feekey21 Месяц назад +1

    The front end looks so cool.

  • @keithclickner3923
    @keithclickner3923 Месяц назад +3

    Keep it and keep it original

  • @DachsAutos
    @DachsAutos Месяц назад +1

    This is pretty cool! I remember going out to the Oshkosh airshow in one of these with my family as a kid! For what to do with it.. - I would get it mechanically sound, bring the interior back to it's original glory, but make some tech improvements long the way (LED swaps, backup camera, etc) - That's what I'm going to be doing on my Coach rescue..

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  24 дня назад

      i think this is the route im gonna go

  • @Truckjunkie1980
    @Truckjunkie1980 Месяц назад +1

    What a nice classic rv👌👍
    Greetz from the netherlands

  • @garthgraves6497
    @garthgraves6497 Месяц назад +2

    Just got a 1980 Brave 23' on a Chevy chassis for free!! It ran & drove, brake master had no fluid in it! Thankfully both front tires were new! Sold it in two days for $1,200 bucks! They are surprisingly solid rigs!! 😎

  • @comicalhomestead
    @comicalhomestead 5 дней назад +1

    I was on the edge of my seat for you guys. So glad yal made it safely. I did all the clickity clicks lol.

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  8 часов назад +1

      It was a drive for sure! Thanks for watching!

  • @cherylcameron9972
    @cherylcameron9972 Месяц назад

    Just love your videos and your adventures getting these great pieces back home, already waiting for the follow-up,

  • @tibideauxdodson5378
    @tibideauxdodson5378 8 дней назад +1

    Nice find good job getting it running. But the big question is, does the horn work? LOL?

  • @mariebaxter473
    @mariebaxter473 Месяц назад

    Was that the right music for this on the radio ? Heart of gold ,and im getting old . That old camper was talking to you boys. LOL

  • @barrydoyl4102
    @barrydoyl4102 Месяц назад +1

    Great video. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

  • @nancymarie1963
    @nancymarie1963 25 дней назад +1

    I love it. 10 years ago I drove a 1976 class C motorhome from Baltimore to the Florida Keys. Lots of oil and gas but she made it. Made it back home to Baltimore and she died outside the gate of the backyard. That was her last voyage. 😊

  • @glentucker4250
    @glentucker4250 Месяц назад +1

    Definitely a keeper. What a fantastic time capsule!

  • @daynadiggle8169
    @daynadiggle8169 Месяц назад +3

    O Riley's best customers ! 😊

  • @troyinater
    @troyinater Месяц назад

    Everyday you work on that you'll grow more and more fond of it. The workmanship and quality far exceeds things of today. I acquired a 23ft '79 Triple E, class "A" 11 months ago. It has a 440 also. It is in excellent shape and have people always asking if I want to sell. The thing rides like a big boat catching the surf.
    Enjoy and congrats!

  • @nickadamson6053
    @nickadamson6053 27 дней назад +1

    $500? I feel like the 440 is worth that alone, but man that thing is CLEAN! I say you'd be crazy to get rid of it. Maybe get a different trans and rear end to put the 440 to better use and enjoy it!

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  24 дня назад +1

      looking a a gear vendors overdrive to make it a 6 speed rig!

    • @nickadamson6053
      @nickadamson6053 24 дня назад

      @@LifeofLind Hell yeah! I'm looking forward to updates!

  • @steveshanabarger4108
    @steveshanabarger4108 Месяц назад +2

    Upgrade the wheels and tires to common size, change both gas tanks,fuel lines. Keep it ;it's cool.

  • @nigelmulvee994
    @nigelmulvee994 Месяц назад +1

    Hi i did have a Winnebago brave 23ft had a 6.5 diesel engine year was a 1976 it was brilliant, Great video guys

  • @Scorpiogirl88
    @Scorpiogirl88 2 часа назад +1

    Good job 👍🏾😊

  • @benzinfeuer732
    @benzinfeuer732 Месяц назад +2

    This camper van is really superb.

  • @iandorling
    @iandorling 27 дней назад +1

    I love how you sit in your lounge whilst working on the engine

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  24 дня назад

      convenient and comfortable

  • @sunshineandsmiles9668
    @sunshineandsmiles9668 Месяц назад +1

    I had some time with a 76' she had a rotted out roof on the mid section so i cut out the bad roof and raised the mid section 2 feet and put in a long opening window to vent the desert heat from the peak. Some 2x4s, plywood and metal roof and flashing and you're done. She sits in TorC N.M.

  • @stuntcardriver
    @stuntcardriver Месяц назад +1

    That radio looks like a clarion 8 track player. Had one in my 1979 ford pickup.

  • @rustyrelicsfarm2406
    @rustyrelicsfarm2406 Месяц назад +1

    This Winnebago is perfect just the way it is.

  • @randshelton9588
    @randshelton9588 Месяц назад

    Brave man.. We had a 77 class C.. had the hood cover off once.. didn't switch tanks quick enough and it didn't want to start.. Had both front doors open.. starting fluid and turned over, about the 3rd try it threw flames out of the carb! No doors on that one to escape!! Loved the 440-4bl

  • @jaytitus902
    @jaytitus902 Месяц назад +3

    Kevin at Junkyard Digs calls the Mopar starter "sick dolphin".

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  Месяц назад +2

      Kevin is the man! haha and yes it does sound like that

  • @harolddeyoung
    @harolddeyoung Месяц назад +1

    Professional Tech tip: Those clear filters do great at giving the visual clues about the condition of the fuel...and the massive rust in the tanks.. But, in the future. Run a couple of those clear filters... Then a 2008 ford taurus fuel filter. It's only $13.00 and it's designed to catch all the debris. It has a massive filter internally.... and if the carb was good. (which yours seemed to be) You will save yourself the issue of messing with the carb. Those small filters allow an amazing amount of rust to pass and it will all end up in the fuel bowl. Now, you may have had to clean out the fuel bowls anyway... But, that motor sounded amazing at the first key hit. Also... that yellow fuel... will have a very stick property to it If you didn't have any sticky valves...that sticky fuel will gum them up... and foul the plugs... hence the dead hole. VGG still hasn't learned this lesson. No Nonsense Know How... also .. as brilliant as Chris is... still makes that same mistake over and over. Sorry Chris... Sticky fuel... gummy fuel... is a NO NO.

  • @doughaga3542
    @doughaga3542 12 дней назад

    That would be a dream come true for this old man. I don't guess i will ever have any kind of vehicle again. Had plans to retire and live on the road, boondockimg . But bad health, crap time with 401k, losing what i was going to sale n buy some kind of unit to travel and camp in . But it does me good to see you try n bring that beauty back to life. Ill never have anything to drive but i can still dream.life is hell when u can't get to see a dr. Pure hell trying to get to the store forva little food.great video, should be playing that song " Dream On" by airosmith

  • @bradleybolton3843
    @bradleybolton3843 Месяц назад

    This was a great vlog. Looking forward to see it all cleaned up

  • @nosoupforyou425
    @nosoupforyou425 16 дней назад

    This is remarkably similar to my 2015 Winnebago Brave - they nailed it

  • @alfredalbrecht1119
    @alfredalbrecht1119 Месяц назад +2

    Luck was with you in so much that the engine kept running and that the tires didn't fail.

  • @BillGorman
    @BillGorman Месяц назад +1

    That nest next to the carb can catch fire, I had to use a gas station windshield wash bucket to but one out on a bus once. The manifold heat riser ignited it.

  • @VintageGearMan
    @VintageGearMan Месяц назад

    This was a fun vid! Subscribed. Thanks a bunch!

  • @mariokart8715
    @mariokart8715 Месяц назад +1

    This is the same layout as a Winnebago Indian. It’s a Chieftain but has the Winnebago Indian layout, except that the back bathroom has a shower on the right and the closet on the left instead of a tub on the left and a closet on the right. Have you ever seen the Tonka versions of these motorhomes?

  • @retirednavychief6983
    @retirednavychief6983 28 дней назад +2

    I rescued two Winnie Chiefs, a 69 Dodge pop-up and a 70 Coronado when I was younger. This is all armchair, but I've never attempted to rescue a RV without having a Holley Economaster and a Pertronix electronic ignition along for the ride.

  • @foamyflightmaster9385
    @foamyflightmaster9385 Месяц назад

    Been a while since I visited your channel, epic video. Very entertaining 🤩

  • @MrBNARick
    @MrBNARick Месяц назад +4

    5:16 Herculon is the fabric

  • @garylane6868
    @garylane6868 26 дней назад +1

    The trans fluid didn’t leak from the front seal. The fluid leaked back from the torque converter and overfilled the sump. The fluid that came out, came from the vent which is inside the bell housing.

  • @JR-playlists
    @JR-playlists 7 дней назад +1

    If you beat this up, I will hate you forever. and never, ever, call it a turd! This is the floor plan of the 28' 69 I grew up vacationing in. Gosh I miss that thing! I remember messing with the reading lights and the smell, oh the smell was glorious as a 9 Y.O. That is called Therrmopane construction. Aluminum skin, foam, plywood. State of the art in the 60's

    • @LifeofLind
      @LifeofLind  8 часов назад

      it's getting sealed up and restored so it will be around for a long time!

  • @paulwicklund5044
    @paulwicklund5044 Месяц назад +4

    The tires must have inner tube's otherwise you would have had a few blowouts.

  • @SteveInsidious
    @SteveInsidious Месяц назад +3

    Howdy from London.