benbraymer Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 I haven't been on here in a while and I feel I owe a lot to this site for helping with my decision to purchase and improve a Toy. I bought our 1984 Dolphin last August and since have taken many trips up and down the coasts of Michigan, plus one 8,000 mile trek from Michigan out to Oregon and down the California coast surfing and kiting. Any problems? Just a flat tire, no fault of the rig. Mountain passes where slow and the shlog back along I-80 in the heat was slightly disheartening, but other than that I couldn't have imagined it any better. So, here is what we did to our rig. Nothing major, just some adjustments. First I needed a roof rack to get my surfboards out of the living space, and I wanted a box up there for kiteboarding gear. I installed a Yakima roof rack by drilling into the roof. I was scary but I needed to get the gear up there. Then my wife and I repainted the inside and replaced the carpet with a overlapping laminate floor that made it water proof for all the wetsuits and beach sand. My wonderful wife also sewed all new curtains (with a cool beach style pattern) and we bought some fitted sheets to go over the old upholstery. Mechanically, I had all new brakes done, new tires, and a new exhaust system. Here are some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adeibold Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 The inside looks amazing! DId it come with cabinetry like that? Looking to do and overhaul of the interior of my new (to me) 84 Sunrader. What kind of motor do you have, Im interested in replacing my exhaust system, wondering what you have and what it cost? Thanks for any help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krilov Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 WOW! That looks AWESOME! How long did it take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiter Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Darn, Your setting a very high standard. Don't let my wife see these pictures :-) Very, Very Nice. John Mc 88 Dolphin 4 Auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDoverGuppy Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 That looks great, but actually we have nearly the exact same interior. We have a 1985 Coachmen. The only difference i can see is that you have two cabinets under your sink. We went a different direction with our interior remodel, but check it out at www.thedoverguppy.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Very nice glad some one likes to paint I get more on me then the walls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbit Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 That is beautiful. Did it come with 2 chairs and couch, or with the 2 couches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdboltdude Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 great job look fantastic very comfy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaChinook Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Somebody needs to check dates on threads before pulling them out the depths! Unless you have been, and are just hoping these people are still around and active. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaChinook Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I was wondering why it's so quiet...that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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