What model is my Winnebago? I know it's a 1979

[teamfalcon]

Can anyone help? I'm starting to have problems and I don't know that model my Winnebago is.



Problems:
-Gear shifter busted (where do I get it)
-Gas tank leaking
-Headlight out (can I get it at autozone?)

Thanks.

Jerry

[teamfalcon]

Can anyone help? I'm starting to have problems and I don't know that model my Winnebago is.



Problems:
-Gear shifter busted (where do I get it)
-Gas tank leaking
-Headlight out (can I get it at autozone?)

Thanks.

Jerry

[Savannah]

Call Winnebago and ask them.

[Wayne M]

Agree Winnebago should be able to tell you if you have the VIN#

Or check this
CARFAX VIN CHECK

[teamfalcon]

Great!

I'll get the vin# and go from there.

Now, the next question. Buying parts for a 1979 Winnebago, any trusted sites?

Thanks.

Jerry

[porscheracer]

It looks like a 27' Chieftain.

Gas tank leaking: Remove and take to radiator shop. they should be able to repair it.

Headlight: Assuming it's just the lamp assembly, it should be available at any auto parts store. 1979 was back when everything had to meet DOT (as dictated by GE) approval - everything was one of 4 or 5 different sealed beam units.

Gear shifter: What's broken?? Linkage? Cable? Handle?? I believe it's on a Chevrolet chassis. Chevy dealer, or possibly Winnebago (doubtful).

[teamfalcon]

Great advice. The Handle is intact, it's the cable. We're going to get under it tonight. I'll take some pictures.


Be back soon.

Jerry

[cbeierl]

If you take a look here Winnebago has online the brochures for each model year: Winnebago 1979 Model Year. Their online plumbing and wiring diagrams don't go back that far, but they do have parts catalogs on microfiche for most 1979 models: 1975 - 1985 Parts Catalogs (Fiche). If you contact them they may be able to supply you with some plumbing and wiring info as well.

[Ding-a-ling]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Savannah:
Call Winnebago and ask them. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Jerry,
Call here:
Service Administration-... 1-800-537-1885
For information about your current Winnebago
Industries motor home, service or dealer inquiries

They may help steer you in the right direction.

And by the way - Welcome to the forum and the Winnebago forum! You'll not get any better help than around here.

[teamfalcon]

We removed the gas tank and purchased some 'gas tank sealer/repair kit'.

We also found the problem with the gear shifter cable. It's not 'tight' anymore. Here is a picture of it.

Anyone recommend how to 'tighten' it?

[Lorna]

The mechanicals for the chassis can often be located in auto parts stores if you know the chassis is (like a "P30"). I buy parts for my vintage Class C (orphan) buy telling them it's on a GMC Vandura G3500 full-size van chassis. They are lost if I tell them it's a Midas Mini. Motor parts tend to work if I tell them what the motor is. You do not focus on it being a motorhome.