[1990 Dolphin - Total Makeover... from Old to Chic!!!]

having this to reference is great. i am not even down dissassembly to the shell yet, but white is what I had in mind. Its black and red right now. Links to specific paint products would be quite helpful and much appreciated.

[A project that might yield an MH someday from the ghost of an '86 Conquest]

Hi Linda,

Thanks again. There doesnt appear to be anything in the water heater space then from a cursory look space. It has likely been cleaned up but I havent opened it yet. 

Mr car was starting fine until it sat for a week. Tried jumping with the tiny 400A charger and didnt have good luck. The charger saw too much starting current and shut down. Plan on getting a set of jumper cables today to try with a real car battery, also have a black and decker trickle charger coming.

Have multimeters handy. Including the Harbor Freight ones.  The battery is just low, not dead. The cab battery also has some charge. Not dead, but not sure how much capacity is left. Am holding off plugging in until I have checked the wiring.

The coach battery probably gets disconnected today, along with the converter charger whenever I can get wire labels and loose wire management setup.

[A project that might yield an MH someday from the ghost of an '86 Conquest]

thank you linda. yes, the seats are coming off as soon as i can manage it. That will be wednesday at the earliest. Other things take up the time until then, so i csn probably only do supply runs for the next few days. the dollar store solution is great. will give it a go.

From reading up it looks like the seats go first, then any remains of the carpet. Then a putty knife to get rid of stuck on bits of padding. Then some wire brush and steel wool type solutions. Then some cleanup with degreasers and solvents.  Does that sound about right? Lets see what a first round of tire cleaner shows.

Is rustoleum or the like something to aim for eventually? Or is there a cabin paint alternative There isnt all that much rust now, but there will surely be plenty of unavoidable crapping to expose metal.

There is a dried up leak of some kind here. And its not likely water. This cleanup is happening now just to make the environment a bit friendlier to nose and lungs.  The leak will get investigated when the demolition/cleanup is done.

Anyone know if the 1986 toyota conquest had a water heater then where one is likely to find it? There is an empty port on the driver side and one on the passanger side by the entry door. Both have sheet metal on them now, with no clue as to what if anything was ever installed.

The seats too will need to be completely redone. The foam and the fabric are ruined. But one thing at a time.

The floor will eventually get new padding and fabric just for sound/noise management.

2nd set of questions: is it reasonable to disconnect the coach battery so it can be assessed individually? How does the converter/charger distribute charge in these things? Can I disconnect at the converter/charger and hope the alternator will still charge up the truck battery? Or does the converter charger supply both? The truck battery isnt holding all that much charge either. What amps does the truck want with a dead battery for a jump? 400 seemed to do it no good. The little smart charger immediately threw an error when the key was turned.

[A project that might yield an MH someday from the ghost of an '86 Conquest]

Ok, so here is my first question. Whats the recommendation for cleaning this mess? Please advise regarding solvents/cleaners and so on. I havent done anything like this before.

[Circuit Diagram For A Toyota Based 1986 Gulfstream Conquest]

Thank you folks for the kind attention. I have noted the conundrum in a new discussion in DIY threads. There will be questions, of course. But its too early for them yet. Do wander over to the gallery to observe the misery inflicted on poor mr. car.

[A project that might yield an MH someday from the ghost of an '86 Conquest]

Howdy folks,

 

I open this discussion in the spirit of dissuading the next person.  And the argument for not doing this would be a LOT stronger if I had documented the grave as I started digging. But the skeleton is scary enough. That said, may be this isn't a huge deal for knowledgeable folks. I know nothing of the subject spare the readings of threads here.

Here is what I dug up: a 1986 Toyota Conquest. Slightly different than the one gloriously decapitated on YouTube. But similar enough. Rear bath. automatic. 100+k miles but smogged and registered.  That's all the good news.

In the opposing corner, we have: no or near no appliances. The propane piping is complete. The convertor/charger exists. There is a water pump, and its operating circuit. That's about it.  The floor will want its due share of attention. The roof has two spots that seem to need immediate care, but once dissected are likely to reveal nasty surprises. The front will need a total redoing. As will the bath. All cabinets, and so on.

Here, I document Mr. car as it is today, please peruse at leisure, the time to ask you questions about life and everything will be upon us whenever I can complete a dissection and cursory inspection.

http://imgur.com/a/MTLDz

Will add as I make meaningful discoveries or rectification/repair. Thanks for reading.

 

 

 

 

[Circuit Diagram For A Toyota Based 1986 Gulfstream Conquest]

thanks Linda, searching the interwebs seems to suggest Gulfstream requests haven't been real productive for other folks. I will try, but certainly not hold any hopes. the Yahoo board linked elsewhere is supposed to have some files but its members only and I am not a member.

[Circuit Diagram For A Toyota Based 1986 Gulfstream Conquest]

any chance anyone found manuals for the conquest. i have recently waded into the mirky waters of an 86 conquest needing a lot of tlc and am lost without books. any help/pointers much appreciated.