1973 Winnebago Brave with a Cummins 12 valve, Transmission and Paint, episode #14

We have a working 4 speed with overdrive and torque converter lock up!
But the most obvious difference is the New Paint Job, check it out!
Thank you Chase for helping with the vinyl stencil that made this paint job complete.

[@lucaslopez121]

We miss your videos thanks to you now I have a 1974 Winnebago and I love it thank you for everything I hope to see you soon god bless

[@kenreynolds6152]

You did kick ass on that paint!!!

[@loyalsonofamerica5185]

Fantastic. The John Deer green looks championship caliber. What a super motorhome! God bless and good luck out on the road to you and your family. As I said in another one of your vids I think a minute ago it was, or so, hahahaha, I go look at one in a few hours and fired up like 2 locomotives going downhill. Later, great fam.

[@medicman1]

Best mechanic in the entire Phoenix, AZ area. HIGH RECOMMEND!!

[@wotracer49]

Thanks Gary👍

[@terrybrannigan9963]

That looks amazing, Great work!

[@bgd73]

this is awesome. Found this by chance. I have been looking at all the 454 winnebagos sinking in peoples yards. this build is really interesting. That big engine down low must help in windshear as well. Awesome build.

[@wotracer49]

Its my first RV and I never drive it really with the old setup, so I have nothing to compare it to. But it doesn't sway in the wind much👍

[@holguinrl]

Awesome job and thank you for the videos.... Just purchased a 73 Brave and needs lots of work..

[@Murlocsforthewin]

Great looking Bagel!! The color really makes it look new again!

[@Zarddog]

Agreed

[@joelsmith4709]

Sounds great man! Glad to see an update! Now go enjoy it!

[@rev.philthyphil6839]

It's a long road to perfection... Love your videos...

[@rockatanskyrodshop8533]

That's awesome we just purchased a 74 brave for 400 bucks wanting to do something like this with it

[@Maverickmatt86]

Great series! Awesome work. Would love to see an update discussing some of your adventures traveling in the rig when you have a chance.

[@shawnnewsome4778]

That’s really cool that’s a project that I’m looking to get into very soon 27 foot chieftain

[@johntovar554]

Looks and sounds awesome! Great job man! I'm working on 1986 Winnebago Chieftain.

[@totallyleftfield]

Wow totally awesome job =D

[@HotRodder82]

Outstanding job! I have a '72 Brave D18, so I can appreciate your hard work. My white paint is getting chalky too, and my side badge broke in the driveway, haha. Keep up the great work and thanks for the vids!

[@jimcrick3854]

Done to my taste especially the diesel conversion if I was looking to rebuild one I would defiantly go the way you have it's so cool and yet modern ,enjoy it. If you ever come across a D18 that's for sale on your travels let me know..

[@ChadLisonbee]

Incredible job man. Looks fantastic!!! Any idea what your MPG’s are now?

[@rvninnorthcarolina3377]

Been following this for a a while now. I actually found the 1972 Wiinebago Indian D24 that my family bought new, found it on the side of the house of the guy who bought it from us in 2001. Run down but seems to be all there. Looking to make a deal with him. I do want to restore it but more of a retro-mod and I was thinking of the 12V Cummins as well. The Winnie has the 413 V8 in it now but I am sure it has not turned over in 10 years so instead of rebuilding I want to upgrade....may reach out to you at some point to see if I can get your cliff notes :-) You rig is looking very nice and the job on the power train is awesome

[@wotracer49]

Anytime, I'm glad to help

[@bobbyfishcancerandamyloido6112]

That’s crazy! I bet you will draw a lot of attention from diesel owners.

[@Tiger-df3eo]

Episode #5 is where you mention that you rebuilt your windows replaced the C channel and seal but I haven’t found any video showing how you did it or even where you found the parts from b/c Winnebago doesn’t support all the seals anymore. If you remember anything please share parts or places that you bought from. Thanks the Winnebago looks great

[@wotracer49]

I purchased the "C" channel from www.winnebagoparts.com as well as the bigger exterior glass seal, the smaller exterior glass seal I found at a local glass store (made for shower glass seals)

[@Tiger-df3eo]

Lambson Auto Thanks man I didn’t want to buy just two of the three seals but if I can find the smaller seal at a local shower store for the small seal I’ll try that Thanks man

[@pmag3200]

Super awesome restoration and upgrade that is an awesome Winnebago. Would like to know after you taking on a trip or so what the fuel economy is with the diesel engine

[@wotracer49]

The lowest I've seen is 13 mpg, but normally I get 15-16 mpg

[@pmag3200]

@@wotracer49 thank you so much for responding well that's pretty good mileage I'm looking into buying one myself and was thinking about a diesel but it looks like you already have done one and it turned out to be fantastic and I wish you the best and having fun with it and the family

[@egten]

Man I have loved watching you video.groetjes Eddy

[@R.E.HILL_]

Beefing up the engine bay frame rails, you mentioned that.. Did you do it or...? Btw that diesel only warning... Red angry letters would be a better choice... 😊 Very cool rebuild you did.

[@xozindustries7451]

Any idea of fuel mirage yet, and how loud is it inside of the cabin with the cummins

[@FargleSnartches]

Please make a performance video. Let’s see the mpg and power! And love to know if the engine swap is worth it. I’ve been dreaming of doing this. Also would be interested in purchasing yours. Lol

[@caleb_treediddy1647]

Duude I need you help. I just got me one. Need ur tips and pointers on how u like gutted it out and replaced interior

[@wotracer49]

Supports to keep its shape and to keep you safe, add alot of glue to bond it all together, and add metal where you can. Good luck

[@brodiew1650]

Love the videos, Just bought a 72 Brave on the M300 dodge chassis. I was wondering what you did for your wheels? I need to buy new wheels for ours and I have heard conflicting info. Thanks

[@wotracer49]

My RV had two piece coined rims, i found that theDodge Ram dually from the late 80's had one piece rims that were still coined.

[@AlbertaAdventurerFamily]

Nice Work! Did you sand off the old paint first? Were looking at painting ours as well

[@wotracer49]

We didn't take all the old paint off, just a few spots where it needed a fix. Mostly just scuffed it up

[@Mattppak]

Love the videos.. please post of video of the drive quality. I've been wanting to do a bagged Brave Duramax W/ Allison for about 4 years now but the Cummins looks like it's a cheaper and more efficient route even though I'd love to have a allison trans.

[@wotracer49]

There are some years of school buses that come with the allison transmission behind the 12 valve Cummins

[@Tiger-df3eo]

Man I have loved watching you video my family and I own a 1976 Winnabago chieftain and man it’s been a project did you ever rebuild your window in the camper

[@wotracer49]

Yes, we did. I have an earlier video on it👍

[@james10739]

What was the cost for a company to paint it I imagine a lot so much area to sand

[@wotracer49]

I dont want to know, I'm really happy with how the paint is holding up. It's been almost a year now

[@jaysonmccrea]

I have a 1976 dodge sportsman. It has the 318. I want to do a Cummins swap in it. Should I do a 6bt? The gas engine just is all original and a gas hog

[@wotracer49]

If you have $15-20,000, but I have heard that a good running 318 can get ok gas mileage (still won't get up those hills as fast as a 6BT though.

[@Tiger-df3eo]

Just want to ask what air pressure do you have in your tires and what size tires do you have 9.50-16.5 on the rear four of them and 215/75R-17.5 front?

[@garyzobian7291]

Dude great job , mine has a problem with the lights , as soon as I turn them on it drains the battery's and dies … help please

[@wotracer49]

Before replacing anything, make sure all of your wires are good. Ground points are clean and solid. With all those things taking care of there is really only one last issue. The alternator needs to be replaced

[@wotracer49]

And that would be if you have an internal voltage regulator. If it's external check that first

[@gatti5002]

drive impressions ?

[@wotracer49]

Drives great, thinking of installing some taller gears though

[@ianwhitehead3086]

I wonder if you have any experience with having a Indian towed to a shop. Can if be towed from the rear?

[@wotracer49]

You should ask the tow truck, but I think it can 👍🏼

[@shanesink8073]

What did you use for an intercooler???

[@wotracer49]

It was 100% custom, a local speed shop had a dented core that they installed tanks on for me. AGP in Phx Arizona

[@shanesink8073]

@@wotracer49 thanks for the reply! Looks like I'm going to be spending some money

[@wotracer49]

@@shanesink8073 it didn't cost too much, maybe $200

[@mikesally1876]

I just want to know are you from Arizona ???

[@wotracer49]

Pretty much

[@mikebednar7842]

That thing looks amazing! Super jealous. How loud is the Cummins while driving it?

[@wotracer49]

It's not bad at all, I insulated it a bit and I don't think it's any louder then any other engine

[@mikebednar7842]

@@wotracer49 That's great! I'd love to see a video from the inside of it while driving. I love these old winnies, and I always thought a Cummins or Duramax would be killer in one.

[@williamgroover8546]

How hard was the diesel conversion? Did you have to change the fuel tanks?

[@wotracer49]

I did not replace the fuel tank, both engines had a mechanical fuel pump on the side of the engine. It is easier then putting the 6bt in anything else

[@williamgroover8546]

Is there a particular reason you went with the transmission you did?

[@wotracer49]

@@williamgroover8546 I am running the 46rh...its the transmission that can with the donor Ram. And I picked the 1994 because it is the first year for the P pump for the fuel delivery and the last year for the mostly hydraulic transmission (I had three speeds without hooking any electrical up)

[@williamgroover8546]

Lambson Auto thanks for getting back to me so quick I appreciate It. When you did your cabinets what did you anchor them to did you glue them to the walls? Also did you use any insulation in your van?

[@wotracer49]

I installed it just like in a house, there are studs behind that I screwed it into, on two walls

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

May I ask what model trans please

[@wotracer49]

46rh ( the one that came on the my 1994 Dodge Ram donor trucks)

[@64lesud8]

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