Sources for body parts? 1983 winnebago brave needs front top cap

[Schwarzkopf9]

Hey guys, I'm wondering if anyone knows of a supplier for old body parts. The plastic valance above the cab is badly deteriorated and I need a replacement. Was thinking of just making something else for it, just wanted some input someone who may have insight. Thanks!

[Stripe]

Well from what I know of Minnesota you have Jake's RV Salvage in Fairmont ( http://www.jakesrvsalvage.com/ ), not been in MN since 2000, so not sure if they are still in biz. Also, give Harmony Enterprises a call 507-886-6666.  they are supposed to have components available for any Harmony roof-lift system. Heco camper canvasses are available for Palomino, Puma, Trade Winds, Winnebago and many more.

[Oz]

Salvage yards and parting-out rigs.  There's a salvage yard list if you look to your right.

[jphoenix]

I bought a front trim piece from http://www.lichtsinn.com/request-a-part.aspx for my 85 Itasca. I looked up the part in his catalog, sent him an email and he called back within an hour quoting $16 and 2-3 weeks delivery. The part arrived a week anmd a half later, with shipping came to just over $30 (it was a long piece, 36" long, so shipping was something like $15 from IA to WA.

He actually had the Winnebago factory across the street make the part (reason for 2-3 week delivery estimate) and it was shipped directly from Winnebago Industries.

I am very pleased with that experience - I don't know if I ever would have found that part, I think my 22' Sunflyer is not very common, most Itasca's of mid-eighties vintage I see on the road around here are longer models.

Jim

[Schwarzkopf9]

I just got a quote from them, almost 1100$! Thinking of making my own piece with fiberglass for that price. Anyone ever seen that done on here?  I guess im a little hesitant to get one from a salvage yard because if mines deteriorated that bad, im sure others are as well. but i geuss it cant hurt to check.

[jphoenix]

Ouch! For that much I'd pull a mold off the old piece and make a new part from fiberglass. Could be a lot of work, but less than $1100 fifth sure.

[ClydesdaleKevin]

Another option would be to laminate another layer of fiberglass over the piece.  You could even do that in place without removing it.  Then sand it well and re-gell coat it, or paint it.

Kev

[Schwarzkopf9]

That's true, it would work and be a lot easier. I'm sure with these old rigs, a couple extra few pounds won't matter. It's getting cold here so, I got a while now before I can do glass work anyway....