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Old 05-09-2013, 07:46 PM   #1
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2004 Vectra 40AD completed upgrade

Hello folks,

Just wanted to share with the group the album with the completed upgrade of a 2004 Vectra 40ad I just finished ...Enjoy.

https://picasaweb.google.com/1026441...ImD8K-Gs_nzqgE

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Old 05-09-2013, 08:22 PM   #2
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I'm totally speechless, Marius, that is one BEAUTIFUL job. My hat is off to you. You certainly have more patience than I do and many others I am sure.
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Old 05-09-2013, 08:25 PM   #3
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Fantastic job. I'm really impressed.
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Old 05-11-2013, 04:02 PM   #4
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Yeah,yeah,yeah.....now I have to go get in my ratty old 05 Horizon. Thanks Pal!
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Old 05-11-2013, 04:31 PM   #5
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Very nice. I see you like LED's? LOL. Really like your ceiling treatment with the lights. Thanks for sharing
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Old 05-11-2013, 05:28 PM   #6
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Hello folks,

Just wanted to share with the group the album with the completed upgrade of a 2004 Vectra 40ad I just finished ...Enjoy.

https://picasaweb.google.com/1026441...ImD8K-Gs_nzqgE

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" My God Marius " What a fantastic job! I'm a kind of do it yourselfer type of guy, but you win the prize. How long did it take you to complete the job? Also it appears you made some modifications to your dash. Can you explain those mods?

Thanks, Sammie
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Old 05-12-2013, 09:31 AM   #7
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I can make that "ratty old 05 Horizon" look like this Vectra.....
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Old 05-12-2013, 09:37 AM   #8
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Hello Sammie,

Thank you, appreciate the kind words!
Worked on it over the winter so it took 6 months....could have been done in 3 if I had a heated building.....

As to the dash, I added the touch screen Fujitsu Windows Tablet that runs the Silverleaf VMSPC Engine communication program, replaced the radio/CD with a Nesa 6.5" touch screen DVD/Radio/iPod /Navigation unit, added the CB and the Doran TPMS - the rest is pretty much stock...

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Old 05-12-2013, 07:31 PM   #9
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WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 05-12-2013, 08:59 PM   #10
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If anybody is interested in the Infinity Art Light Medallions for the ceilings here is the source:

RV Infinity Lights - Luxury and artistic decorative ceiling light medallions for your RV coach boat shop or home.
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Old 05-12-2013, 09:56 PM   #11
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magav,
Without a doubt, the nicest renovation/conversion/alteration that I've seen and yet, still a "Down to earth" machine, not some ultra high dollar celebrity thing that's too gaudy.

I have always had a kind of obsession with LED lights and, have changed almost all of the interior and, all the compartment lights to them. I am truly fascinated with the ceiling lights you've installed. Could you elaborate on the procurement, building and installation of those "Star Trek" type lighting systems in both the living and bedroom quarters? I'd surely appreciate it. Outstanding job.
Scott

ON EDIT: I just saw your post above mine about the infinity lights. I'll check those out.
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Wanna trade??
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Old 05-16-2013, 08:02 AM   #13
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It is listed in the classifieds and on ebay.
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Old 05-27-2013, 09:39 AM   #14
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What is going on with this market ????

People are just not buying........ Hardly any motorhomes sell...and the ones that sell are cheap trash.......not getting any decent offers.....is my price out of line ?
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What is going on with this market ????

People are just not buying........ Hardly any motorhomes sell...and the ones that sell are cheap trash.......not getting any decent offers.....is my price out of line ?
what are you asking for it? do you have the ebay link to your Vectra?
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Old 05-27-2013, 11:00 AM   #16
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here it is:

2004 Winnebago Vectra - "The Ritz" - Full upgrade- Custom Coach- Unique- 40AD in RVs & Campers | eBay Motors

Started at 124.9, reduced to 117 this morning...
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It's over book price but considering the condition and improvements you've made I'd say the price is very good. Have you listed it in other places like:
Rvs - Forest River, Keystone, Jayco, Coachmen, Heartland - Rvtrader.Com
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RVT.comŽ - RV For Sale, Used RV, Travel Trailer, Motorhome, Camper Trader - Buy or Sell RVs Online
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Sell Your RV, Motorhome Trade In, Recreational Vehicle (Sell Your RV) - RVs.com

Good luck. I just heard on the news the other day that RV sales have gone up this year a lot so it should sell. Just on Ebay may not work because a lot of people never use ebay. spread it around.
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I agree with LaJuene...many people won't use eBay, myself included, so posting it in other venues would be recommended.
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Old 06-05-2013, 12:14 PM   #19
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What is going on with this market ????

People are just not buying........ Hardly any motorhomes sell...and the ones that sell are cheap trash.......not getting any decent offers.....is my price out of line ?
A good used Vectra is selling for $85/95K with 50K miles. It's going to take someone very special to cough up the additional $25/30K you are asking. I agree, its a fantastic looking upgrade, but that's a whole lot extra. With so many RV's for sale today; new and used; those that are going to spend money on RV's in todays economy have lots of choices.
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Old 06-05-2013, 08:34 PM   #20
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Sorry I asked....
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