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Per Newell, the change occurred with coach 670, a 2003 when they changed to Sikkens.
Michael Day
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(08-01-2014, 02:55 PM)Fulltiming Wrote: If the coach number you have listed is correct (and it is in a feasible range) then Jon's coach would be #86.
Looks like I have an extremely rare coach then, a 1986 #86. Won't happen again until something like #2026 in 2026.
Jon & Chris Everton
1986 40' Dog House #86
450 hp ISM 5 spd ZF Ecomat 2
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I took the VIN from below the steering pedestal and the coach # from the factory prints. Photos of both available. Dec of '85 was on the mfg plate. Is that sounding out-of-line.
I'm told this coach was re powered after a fire near turbo from a hydraulic leak. The factory refreshed the interior about '96. Very close to the drawing from factory. Huge stack of McIntosh hi-fi in owner's cabin...er...bedroom. Whirlpool tub. Crazy options. Going back this week. Might bring the ol' girl some flowers!?
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mcintosh? thats killer audio gear.
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Thanks again Paul. Having the sources for information allows me to confirm several other coach numbers in my database that I didn't not have definitive sources for. Your diligence is greatly appreciated.
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Agree with Tom, McIntosh is great equipment. There tube amps are some of the best ever built and if you have priced any lately the market knows it.
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