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: Classifieds Archive
02-25-2018, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,930
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
02-25-2018, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 27,047
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
Views: 27,047
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: Classifieds Archive
02-20-2018, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,930
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
02-19-2018, 05:57 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 27,047
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
Views: 27,047
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
Views: 27,047
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
Views: 27,047
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
10-29-2017, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 27,047
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
Views: 27,047
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
Views: 27,047
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
Views: 27,047
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: Classifieds Archive
10-02-2017, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,220
Sold sold sold
...and just like that, the windows have been sold. That was a fast 24hrs to be available, and now they are gone....
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Forum: Classifieds Archive
10-01-2017, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,220
Windows for Sale
Hello Campers,
We're busy stripping down the donor/parts vehicle, and here are the first items for sale....windows.
https://www.sunlineclub.com/forums/members/9495-albums674-picture5110.jpg
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
10-01-2017, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 27,047
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
Views: 27,047
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
Views: 27,047
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
Views: 27,047
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: 27,047
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
09-02-2017, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 27,047
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
Views: 27,047
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
Views: 27,047
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
Views: 27,047
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
Views: 27,047
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
Views: 27,047
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: 27,047
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: 27,047
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: 27,047
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: 27,047
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: 27,047
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: 27,047
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: 27,047
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: 27,047
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: 27,047
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: 27,047
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
Views: 27,047
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: 27,047
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: 27,047
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 Community
07-05-2017, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 559
Views: 96,745
4th of July
Started the day on the taillights. Finally got the mess under the camper straightened out enough to get the taillights working correctly. Took a few wire-splice endeavors, but they all work now.:p...
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Forum: Sunline Community
07-03-2017, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 559
Views: 96,745
External Power
Hey Jon, Yes, we have a 30' extension power cord, so we're good there. Where we ran into trouble was trying to connect the 30Amp circuit last weekend. We're having diffculty finding that supply....
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Forum: Sunline Community
07-03-2017, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 559
Views: 96,745
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Forum: Sunline Community
07-03-2017, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 559
Views: 96,745
Monday
Stopped by the local RV parts place and picked up some raw materials to keep me busy tomorrow. New AL drip rails, caulk, screws, vent covers and leveling blocks for parking on an incline (which we...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
07-02-2017, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 27,047
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 Community
07-02-2017, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 559
Views: 96,745
Sunday
Reassembled the taillights and cleaning them thoroughly and repairing some rust damage, and some lubrication for the light sockets.
Here's showing the amount of rust damage , prior to reassembly......
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Forum: Sunline Community
07-01-2017, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 559
Views: 96,745
Saturday
Began the day by jacking up the front end and doing an inspection of the front brakes. Turns out, they have practically new pads, and the rotors look decent. So we're good there! We went ahead and...
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Forum: Sunline Community
07-01-2017, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 559
Views: 96,745
Taillights
In fact those are exactly what we have, thanks a bunch for that link! We're going to try and reuse what we have....but....we do have cracked taillight lenses, so we will need those at some point...
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Forum: Sunline Motorhomes
06-30-2017, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 27,047
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 Community
06-30-2017, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 559
Views: 96,745
Exterior/Interior Lighting
Went ahead with the project, stated pulling the exterior lighting. Removed the tail-lights, they were a mess. One side is beat up a bit, been leaking and is pretty rusty. The other side, while in...
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Forum: Sunline Community
06-28-2017, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 559
Views: 96,745
Wednesday
Got the wipers installed. Ran the new tubing for the washer fluid. I bought 4' and had less than 1" left over, so that was a good estimate.
Pulled and cleaned the washer reservoir. Started...
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