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Old 01-14-2013, 02:40 AM   #1
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1972 31' Excella 500
Mount Vernon , Is For Lovers
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'72 e/t 500

'72 Excella 31' T2J front double/ L seating.This is my first travel trailer that is really just an aluminum tent right now since it will need all new appliances/systems etc.Some of the interior is salvageable and yet to be determined. I noticed termite/ant damage to the bath door.The skin is weathered but in good shape. I put a deposit/hold on it 1/3/13/ when I first looked at it.1/10 I returned to remove the wheels for tires and inspect the brakes. I ordered tires and dropped the rims off at another local shop to be cleaned up and polished 1/12. I have forgotten to bring my camera for pictures but that will change. It looks like I'm in for a Full Monte. After I get it home (1/17 hopefully) and have had a chance to give it a thorough inspection I will post more.I got a good deal on tires I think.They are being delivered to the tire shop.I am literally starting a "ground up" resto/reno! 235/75R15 36210 Michelin LTX M/S 2
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Old 02-04-2013, 07:47 PM   #2
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'72 Excella 500

Here are some pics of the interior as delivered to lot.
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Old 02-04-2013, 07:48 PM   #3
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Old 02-04-2013, 07:50 PM   #4
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Old 02-04-2013, 07:55 PM   #5
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I haven't touched a thing...can you tell?

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Old 02-04-2013, 08:01 PM   #6
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Old 02-04-2013, 08:06 PM   #7
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Battery life limits

All for now. I've got some clean up and new camera batterries in my future
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Old 02-17-2013, 08:53 PM   #8
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