Klattu
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| 23 Feb 2007 06:51 PM |
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Where is the 310 that has been sitting a long time?
I may be interested.
Any contact info?
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| 24 Feb 2007 07:48 AM |
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klattu,
which on are you referring too? Balgrn posted about a 345 (or maybe it was a 370) in NH that was sitting. |
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Klattu
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| 24 Feb 2007 09:02 AM |
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It does not list who posted it.
And no option to make response at photo.
Has at bottom 310 in a snow covered yard.
I think is a 370
Well, where is option to put a photo in a post?
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| 24 Feb 2007 10:01 AM |
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Yeah, that's the one Balgrn was talking about. It's in NH. I think he asked the owner a few times about selling but they were not interested. You might want to send Balgrn a PM about it. I think it's down the road from his house.
It's definately not a 310 (tag axels) could be a 345/350/370
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Balrgn
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| 24 Feb 2007 05:14 PM |
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It is a 310. It has been there for years and years. I wonder what the inside looks like someday I'll haveta stop. |
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Klattu
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| 24 Feb 2007 07:49 PM |
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Sure looks like a 370 |
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Balrgn
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| 25 Feb 2007 05:47 AM |
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Geez, you know you may be rigth, I din't wat to get too close and get shot at... They made a 37'er? |
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Klattu
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| 25 Feb 2007 08:24 AM |
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My thoughts...
Spare tire cover is flush,
Bed in 370s are north south, centered, you walk around each side of bed, starting at foot, your head is under rear window.
That gives room to store spare horizontally under bed from outside, so, no hump.
Bad for me is they have Ford engines.
Theres not many out there. |
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| 25 Feb 2007 09:20 AM |
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Rumor has it that AS only made 8 370s. They were built on a Gillig bus chassis with the Ford 460. The bus gearing is an issue as at hwy speed it's screaming the engine to maintain 55 mph.
They floorplan is awesome. there is a long bench dinette on the curbside wall across from the kitchen. Lots of room inside.
This one looks like it's really taking a beating in the weather. Really a shame to let it sit.
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COOPERHAWK
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| 25 Feb 2007 09:31 AM |
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Pat370 of our group has a 370 just
like that. I haven't seen it but I know he has it. I would
guess that he could answer any questions on it.
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Balrgn
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| 26 Feb 2007 05:06 PM |
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Now I know I haveta get over there and check it out! I'll keep ya posted! |
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Pat370
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| 26 Feb 2007 06:31 PM |
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The photo that you are seeing is a 1989 370LE. You can tell by the width of the front axel.
There were 15 total made in 1989 all with Gillig chasis with full air ride. All Gilligs had HD Ford 460 truck
engines with no pollution equipment and Holly double pumper four barell carb hooked up with a special
Ford C-6 transmision without a park lockup. The front I-Beam axel is also Ford 9,000# with Alcoa alum.
wheels. The 370 is 16 inches higher and 8 inches wider than all other Classic Motorhomes on the P-30
chassis. The bedroom was availlable in two plans, twins and double bed north and south.
Pat370
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Balrgn
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| 26 Feb 2007 07:43 PM |
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That's cool info, when the weather turns I'll stop by and see if there is a story? |
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Pat370
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| 26 Feb 2007 07:54 PM |
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I don't know when the weather will clear here but I live in Minnesota.
That picture of that 370 is not mine. I live in Minnesota.
Thanks,
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| 03 Mar 2007 08:42 PM |
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I see that the 1969 Winnebago thats on eBay right now made it into the gallery. Sure is a nice looking Winne for a 69. It's only $1300 right now....hmmm. |
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frenchtaylor
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| 01 May 2007 08:23 PM |
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I just purchased "exhibiit D" on Fred's Airstream Archives. I am currently replacing the entire drive train, adding an over/under drive as well as a header system. I would like to learn more about other owners stories. I am looking for a "banana" roadside rear corner... Airstream discontinued the part, and the 345 part won't work. I wonder where the totaled 370 is -- parts bonanza! |
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Steven T Webster
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| 01 May 2007 09:11 PM |
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frenchtaylor,
welcome and congratulations! 370's have very nice floorplans. Sounds like you have your work cut out for you on the drivetrain. Let us know if we can lend any advice. |
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Steven Webster
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JK Woodrow
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| 15 Aug 2007 12:34 PM |
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The 370 was made only in 1989 and they built 15 of them. They were a lot more expensive than the 345 and the functional differance was very little. The 370 and all of the Airstreams of that vintage were geared for 55MPH which is too low for 70MPH. The answer is the Gear Vendor's under/overdrive unit. Traveled from Ohio to Texas last year in a 370 equipped with the Gear Vendor's unit and had no problem at highway speeds. I just returned from a trip in the mountains of West Virginia towing a heavy enclosed trailer with my G/V equipped 345.
Having 6 gears was a huge help in the mountains. |
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