Hi folks, I just picked up a 1985 35' Regency last night. 41k miles, 8.2 turbo with a bunch of bells and whistles (so to speak). Nicely kept and in good shape execpt for a lack of electrical skills!
Its needs a little polishing up but it in pretty nice shape.
All part of hte mastr plan - I just finished up the 40x60 storage building attached to my workshop - so the Barth has a nice home now.
It s main use will be to get me and teh family out to track event - I instruct road course racing with the Porsche and BMW clubs.
The '85 Barth will bw doing a lot of towing of the '86 Porsche. Nice match!

Congrats on the purchase and welcome the site. We always like to see pictures of any new purchases.

Can I clean it first?

OK, chrisW, I'll bug you just like everyone else. Please post the data tag number on your new toy. And welcome.
Nick

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Originally posted by chrisW:
Hi folks, I just picked up a 1985 35' Regency last night.

Welcome to the site. Please tell us about the purchase and some photos to wet our appetite. As Nick pointed out, please add your info to the Data Tag project and maybe request a place on our map. It'll be nice to have another NY'er on our map

Chris, we do allow all newly purchased Barths to be cleaned before photos, but please hurry we are all anxious to see your new Barth

I'm cleaning as fast as I can! it needs a good buffing.....and 35' is a lot to buff out!
I will post more info / pics this weekend.
I did find the original bill of sale - $194k!

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Originally posted by Mary Ray:
Chris, we do allow all newly purchased Barths to be cleaned before photos, but please hurry we are all anxious to see your new Barth

Actually, The Rule is: You have 20 minutes to clean the windshield and headlights, then you MUST start the photo session. Demerits can ensue otherwise!

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Originally posted by Rusty:
Actually, The Rule is: You have 20 minutes to clean the windshield and headlights, then you MUST start the photo session. Demerits can ensue otherwise!

The Barth has only moved 200 miles in the last 8 years....lots of dust and oxidation! Can I apply for a special dispensation on the 20 minute rule?

Heres some more data -
Coach number - 8501/0055/35RBD
Chassis - 1RP1A586XF1US1058

Does that mean anything to you folks?!

I have a real mixed bag of documentation - lots of info/manuals on the appliances and other add ons but no wiring / electracal info. In fact I don't know what half the switches do (not the dash but the ones around the coach)!!

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Originally posted by chrisW:

Heres some more data -
Coach number - 8501/0055/35RBD
Chassis - 1RP1A586XF1US1058

Does that mean anything to you folks?!

8501 built January 1985
0055 55th Regency Built ( there is only about 200)
35RDB 35 Foot Regency Diesel MCC chassis

We went through the same thing finding out what all the switches controlled.
Nick

Pictures make our Barth look shinier than it really
is. The 20 min rule is reinstated.
Tere

Chris,
Any connections to Crucible Steel?

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Originally posted by Jim and Tere:
Pictures make our Barth look shinier than it really
is. The 20 min rule is reinstated.
Tere

Damn...and I am wasting my time changing the oil(s) and fixing wiring....

As far as Crucible - the only connection is that I drive by it every day! I hate it when they are running the big steel furnace - it smells just like really hot brakes as you drive by on the Interstate!!

Jim is retired from the Charlotte,NC office of Crucible. Sorry about the smell.
tere

Hi, Chris! Another MCC chassis owner! Careful, that smell you speak of just may be the brakes. I have an 84 MCC Regency and while I think the chassis design is second to none for ride and handling, the brakes need regular maintenance to operate at their fullest capacity. Do you know how to service calipers so they "float" well? Critical that you do so, because if you don't they are only "grabbing half way", so to speak. With this unit you need to take care of them, too, as the rotors/disk units are EXPENSIVE. And gear that puppy down like it's a semi with a load going down long hills. You will smoke these brakes if you are not careful, with potentially tragic consequences. But, don't let me scare you, these are great coaches. Unfortunately, any 25 year old motor vehicle is going to need maintenance, but, the ride is worth it!

Cheers,

Duteman