I have had this Brave I call "Marines Dream" for 20 years. If all goes well I seek to make this a kick bum home run driving project. Is there anything else anyone can think of I need to pay attention to or check on on Thursday when I am at the donor motor home site? What is the offset difference between 17.5 rims and 19.5 or are they the same? Why wouldn't they be the same? Besides the length of the motor home they are the same year 1973 and same Class A right? Frame and coach should all be the same width and all right?ĭid all the 27 plus foot class A Winnebago's use Dana 70's is there such a a thing as a Dana 80 or larger that was used in 1973? Was there a standard ratio used on the long ones or was there an option to pick higher rations? I am under impression that all the long ones (Indian Chief) used 4:88's Thoughts and questions I have maybe someone can help with? My plan on Thursday is to measure rim offsets, rim widths, axel width, tire heights, and determine ratio as well as confirm it is a Dana 70. I am confident this one also has a Dana/Spicer 70 rear end but not sure on ratio yet? suspect it is a 4:88 but this can be changed as I have seen the ring and pinion parts are available in several ratios? But the data tag did say 1973 D24CL whatever that means. The donor Motorhome is a 1973 with 440 engine with 19.5 rims and I think it was a 27 footer (Chief Indian)? It is only a frame with engine and wheels nothing else right now. I discovered it has a Dana/Spicer 70 rear end with 4:56 ratio. My motor home is a 20 foot Brave 1973 440 engine with 17.5 rims. That aside, this is what I have so far and will have more on this Thursday when I can inspect and measure some things: I thought maybe we could determine from the rims sizes and designations if the vehicles were 300-400-500. I can not find anything with Dodge Chassis numbers on it. I gave the D20T and the D24CL because that is all I have from the data tags. The height I don't think will be a problem, it is the width I now worry about because of the rim offset which I will have more info on Thursday. Check it out in the video below.Ok guys I appreciate any and all thoughts the Rim offset is a good one and is important and can be the make and break of this (I had not really thought about that). While I can't comment on whether it's worth the asking price, this Brave sounds fantastic with that 440 V8 between the front seats. Listed on RV Trader for $17,990, the motorhome is located in Centennial, Colorado. The odometer in the dash shows 56,500 miles (90,928 km), only 800 miles (1,287 km) more since the rebuilt 440 V8 was dropped between the front wheels. The same goes for the interior, which showcases new upholstery, solid cabinets, and like-new wood trim. There's no word on whether the camper's exterior has been restored up until now, but it appears to be in great condition. On the flip side, the fuel gauge, generator, rear fuel tank switch, and windshield washer need to be fixed. On top of that, the original roof A/C unit, oven, water heater, water outlets and drains, refrigerator, and cruise control system still work. The starter, thermostat, propane system, and audio system have also been upgraded. It also comes with a long list of new and rebuilt features, including the exhaust system, radiator, fuel pump, brakes, and steering gearbox. We're probably looking at a seriously hot-rodded motorhome.īut this Brave is not just about an engine swap. Output is a mystery in this case, but video footage of the Winnebago reveals a muscle car-like exhaust note. The RB delivered up to 390 horsepower in "Six Pack" and "6-BBL" forms during the muscle car era, but ratings dropped to 255 horses toward the late 1970s. But it also motivated the Dodge Ram van, the Ramcharger SUV, as well as the Plymouth Trail Duster. It was offered in all Mopar muscle cars during the golden era, so you'll find it in classics like the Dodge Challenger and Charger, Plymouth Barracuda and Road Runner, as well as the Chrysler 300. Part of the Chrysler B series, this 440 was introduced in 1965 and soldiered on until 1978. There's no word as to which vehicle it was sourced from, but it's most likely of the RB variety. The engine is part of a restoration process that started sometime in 2017. Its owner (and seller) opted for a 440-cubic-inch, big-block V8 of the Mopar variety. Well, this 1974 didn't take the LS route. One had a 6.0-liter sourced from a 2010 Chevrolet Express, while the other one had an unidentified version of the same small block. I recently stumbled across a pair of 1972 Braves fitted with LS engines.
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