Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
03-03-2018, 04:58 AM
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Replies: 89
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Last Post
Hi Team,
This will probably be my last post on the site here, as the RV is now gone. The new owners came by yesterday, loaded up the RV with supplies, and took it camping! They went to Lake...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
02-25-2018, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 89
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Hi Team,
The RV has sold. The new owners...
Hi Team,
The RV has sold. The new owners have completed the paperwork and are scheduled to pick up the RV and everything else to go with it next weekend.
Good Luck to the new Owners!!
I'll...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
02-20-2018, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 89
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For Sale
https://www.sunlineclub.com/forums/f76/1979-datsun-sunline-solaris-mini-motorhome-18398.html#post142045
I want to thank everyone for being so helpful along the way!! I know it made the process...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
02-19-2018, 05:57 AM
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Replies: 89
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Update
I am sorry to report this, but it looks like our time of owning the RV is drawing to a close. Our personal relationship is breaking up and she is adamant about selling the RV (since its in her...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
12-27-2017, 06:35 AM
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Replies: 89
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Wheel Covers
Nah, I have them stored in the garage....so they don't "walk away" while its parked on/near the street.
I wish I'd put them on for that short cruise....:cool:
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
12-23-2017, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 89
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Christmas on the Island
Hi Team,
Sorry its been a while since I've posted, still working on the RV. We have paneling going on and preparing to install the ceiling in the berthing area.
Took the Sunline out for a short...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
10-29-2017, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 89
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
10-29-2017, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 89
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Roof - Berthing - Parts Updates
Here are some shots of the A/C unit we recovered from the Dolphin RV, it looks to be in great shape! Maybe it's not 40 or so years old?
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
10-29-2017, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 89
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1978 Datsun Dolphin RV - no more
Yes, it was! We'd pulled everything we needed from the camper section, and the GF had some aggression to release, so I gave her a sledge hammer and a crowbar. We started in the front berthing area,...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
10-28-2017, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 89
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1978 Datsun Dolphin RV - no more
We finally pulled the rest of the usable parts from the Dolphin, leaving only the Datsun truck, its a camper no longer....
https://www.sunlineclub.com/forums/members/9495-albums674-picture5174.jpg...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
10-17-2017, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 89
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Very Close Now
Its taken a while, and was a ton of work, but I've finally finished repairing the front end berthing area. Well, the outside anyway. I have the structure reassembled and back in place, some...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
10-01-2017, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 89
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Upper Berthing Area rebuild
Sorry its been a while since my last post, we have been working on the RV in the interim.
The upper berthing area was still needing repairs due to water damage, and as we took more apart we found...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
10-01-2017, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 89
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1978 Datsun Dolphin
Pulled the door tag from the 1978 Datsun Dolphin, posting for posterity.
https://www.sunlineclub.com/forums/members/9495-albums674-picture5109.jpg
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
09-05-2017, 04:07 AM
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Replies: 89
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Thanks for the input John. Yes, that is the...
Thanks for the input John. Yes, that is the exact same corner molding on this RV, it wraps around from the bottom to the side. I'll take a close pic and post. The floor siding is only held up to...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
09-04-2017, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 89
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Upper Berthing Area
We had some small rain showers hit today, so I decided to forego the roof sealant job until later this week when we have multiple dry days forecast. Instead, we went ahead with the disassembly of...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
09-02-2017, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 27,118
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
09-02-2017, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 89
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Roof Vent - Installed
Now that Harvey has left the area and the Sun has taken his place, I was able to get back to work on the RV. I had everything in place for the day of fun in the Sun, or work on the Sunline. All the...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
08-29-2017, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 89
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Harvey
We're still here, sheltering in place. We didn't get hit with any real stormage until the past few hours. Its been raining hard since Tuesday @ 10pm, and just now tapering off a tiny amount (noon...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
08-22-2017, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 89
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More Parts Pulled
We stopped by to pull more parts from the '78 tonight. We got the water pump and the entire Power Converter, Fuse Box and Extension Cable assembly.
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
08-22-2017, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 89
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Truck Repairs
Well, while the body and frame seems to be decent, the truck cab leaves a lot to be desired. Not sure I'm in for an entire rebuild....
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
08-21-2017, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 89
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Parts Vehicle Update
So, we finally got the parts vehicle down to the Island, and started pulling parts. Some good news there, it looks like we got a bit lucky on this one.
Here are some shots of this RV:...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
08-15-2017, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 89
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Roof Repair in progress
Finally have the engine out of the GT and off to the rebuilder, so I'm back to the Sunline project.
Started building the frame to put the roof back together. I went with a very thin sheet of...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
08-04-2017, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 27,118
Datsun Long Bed Pickup
Don't think for a moment I haven't already considered it! Unfortunately, the GF has put her foot down, 2 big projects are all I'm allowed at any one time. I have the Spirit torn down right now...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
08-03-2017, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 27,118
Parts Vehicle
We found a parts vehicle locally for us here, same '79 Datsun, but looks like it's not a Sunline.
Going to check it out Saturday, but for the asking price of $300 I think I'll get the parts I need...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
08-02-2017, 06:00 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 27,118
Roof Vent
The new roof vent/escape hatch arrived yesterday. We did a quick test fitment and its almost exactly the correct size for the existing hole. Maybe 1/4" to 1/8" shorter on width, not really any at...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
07-27-2017, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 27,118
Repairing the Roof
Hi Team,
Here are some pics of the inside now that I have everything stripped back and ready to repair.
Here's a shot showing the different siding styles, textured to...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
07-19-2017, 04:09 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 27,118
Tuesday
Went back to work on the inside of the skylight area. Removed all the rotten wood pieces of the ceiling frame. Found some pieces screwed together, some nailed together and many of them stapled. ...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
07-14-2017, 04:23 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 27,118
Amc
Yea, at the cruise-ins around here, I spend most of my time educating people about America's 4th car company.
I picked up the GT in summer of 2014, bought 3 more of them over the next year. A...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
07-13-2017, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 27,118
Skylight/Escape Hatch
Thanks Team!
The posts made me question the application of this skylight, in regards to an actual escape hatch. I started pouring over the few pics I could find online about this RV and it seems...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
07-11-2017, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 27,118
Skylight - removed
Yes, this skylight sits directly over the forward berthing area. Although it could be used as an escape, since the stove is in front of the camper door, I would think we could just drop down into...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
07-11-2017, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 27,118
Skylight
The size is -> 17" x 24"
At least that's how big it is from the inside. We've been able to find several skylights that are 18" x 24", so that should work. But we're not sure how much "flange"...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
07-11-2017, 06:14 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 27,118
Skylight
Agreed! And that was my plan all along. However, this particular skylight doesn't appear to open in any fashion, just a window to the stars. Its missing the plastic dome on top, so we had been...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
07-10-2017, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 89
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Monday Monday
GF installed the front grille, now we're showing Datsun again:)
I managed to finally get the last of the screws out of the skylight, and then broke the skylight loose from the last of the sealant to...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
07-10-2017, 06:14 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 27,118
Inspected
Saturday morning I took the RV up for the state safety inspection, and it passed!:D
Now we're on to getting the title changed, and registration for license plates. Then we'll be on the road. Well,...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
07-05-2017, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 27,118
Decals, Badges and Vehicle Info
I found a couple more tags, just to document the RV.
Found this Sunline tag on the driver-side inner fender well, under the hood. Same number as the other tag, I guess that makes this RV "numbers...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
07-02-2017, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 27,118
Steering Wheel Lock
Unfortunately, this model does not have a steering wheel lock. I was moving the RV around earlier and verified after parking, no lock.
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
06-30-2017, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 27,118
Coil
Hi John,
Thanks for the reply and compliment!
Actually, that is the coil. I have the coil wire pulled as a theft deterrent. Since this vehicle is older, I'm figuring to pop the door locks and...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
06-25-2017, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 27,118
Rear Brakes Update
Rear Brakes - Replaced both wheel cylinders and shoes , bled rear brakes - 6/25/17
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
06-24-2017, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 27,118
Skylight
Pulled the makeshift cover from the skylight, found it to be in pretty good shape, although it is leaking around the frame.
https://www.sunlineclub.com/forums/members/9495-albums659-picture4866.jpg...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
06-24-2017, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 27,118
Brakes
The RV was a bit short on brakes, and here's the culprit, a leaky wheel cylinder on the drivers side. I went ahead and bought two new units, figuring to replace both over the weekend.
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
06-22-2017, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 27,118
More initial pics
Here are some additional pics of the RV in the original state, inside and engine compartment.
In the camper, looking back
https://www.sunlineclub.com/forums/members/9495-albums659-picture4859.jpg...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
06-22-2017, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 27,118
1979 Datsun Sunline Solaris Mini Motorhome
Welcome to the project thread for the Islanders RV. This thread will document info for the unit, and any reconditioning we do to it over time.
We'll be going to "RestoMod" route, that is, "Restored...
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