Vintage motorhome?

timebandit · 01-18-2009, 05:39 PM

Not sure if the right place to put this but, as anybody ever seen one of these or know anything about them?

This would be nice to rebuilt and use for traveling!

dantama · 01-18-2009, 05:45 PM

After we discuss this, I'll move it over to the off motorcycle topic forum, but lets still give it a look here.

I'm thinking the grill is from Home Depot :)

audiogooroo · 01-18-2009, 09:30 PM

Interesting. Almost looks home-made.

**coacha** · 01-18-2009, 09:55 PM

I'm thinking it may be home built too.

pirate · 01-18-2009, 11:22 PM

My first impression was that it's probably homemade as well.

oldbikers · 01-19-2009, 07:32 AM

May no be homemade take a lot of skill to make something like this. Back in the day just about every company made some type of motor home but unless you have a lot of time and a lot of money I would stay in a motel or get a tent trailer to pull behind your bike.I have some knowledge of rebuilding and building motors but please don't ask how.

bkmaxvrb · 01-19-2009, 10:55 AM

That could be fun to tinker around with. Looks like a tank and looks like it has about the same amount visability. I wonder what the view from the driver's seat really is. It doesn't look like you can see too much from there. I bet you'd get a ton of comments at a vintage motorhome rally.

Now, the real question.....Is there a place to tow or carry your bike?

cactusjack · 01-19-2009, 02:27 PM

The back end on that thing looks like it belongs on the Nautilus! Anybody seen Captain Nemo around?

**glwilson** · 01-19-2009, 09:51 PM

Couldn't find anything yet when searching. That is rather odd looking. Not much visibility from the driver's seat.

Had to laugh at Dan's observation about the grill -- that's exactly what it looks like -- Ha!

**schoeney** · 01-22-2009, 01:35 AM

Two thoughts.

1) I am sure that shape was perfected in a wind tunnel. Aerodynamics look perfect for best MPG.

2) You could probably find out some info by contacting the RV Hall of Fame in South Bend Indiana.

fish · 01-25-2009, 06:21 AM

the lower 2/3s of the front end could pass for a cab over International :-/

rhunt4 · 01-25-2009, 12:14 PM

iT REMINDS ME OF AN OLD Airstreamer with a Brinks truck front end

skeeter · 01-26-2009, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by rhunt4

iT REMINDS ME OF AN OLD Airstreamer with a Brinks truck front end

My thoughts exactly. Looks like a conversion by a sheetmetal expert. Maybe an old city bus. rear engine diesel?

kenb · 01-26-2009, 08:49 PM

Meth Lab On Wheels!

skeeter · 01-26-2009, 09:22 PM

LOL!

01-18-2009, 05:39 PM	#1
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01-18-2009, 05:45 PM	#2
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01-18-2009, 09:30 PM	#3
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bkmaxvrb Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N. E. Pennsylvania Posts: 206	Vintage motorhome? That could be fun to tinker around with. Looks like a tank and looks like it has about the same amount visability. I wonder what the view from the driver's seat really is. It doesn't look like you can see too much from there. I bet you'd get a ton of comments at a vintage motorhome rally. Now, the real question.....Is there a place to tow or carry your bike? __________________ Russ Fraternal Order of Police, NY Lodge 50 American Legion, NY Post 616 Legion Riders, NY Post 259 Patriot Guard Riders "A democracy is two wolves deciding on lunch, freedom is a well armed sheep contesting the results of that decision." - Ben Franklin
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01-19-2009, 09:51 PM	#9
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Vintage motorhome? Couldn't find anything yet when searching. That is rather odd looking. Not much visibility from the driver's seat. Had to laugh at Dan's observation about the grill -- that's exactly what it looks like -- Ha! __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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