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[GMCnet] Restoration. Great news on the budget for our GMC [message #300185]

Thu, 05 May 2016 10:18

BobDunahugh

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We've blown past it. So now that's not a concern anymore. And was that a surprize? Of course not. The windshields are starting to shade at the edges. And the awning has some age on it. So that will take another $4,000. That's great news also. RIGHT.Bob DunahughAnd the Mouse House.
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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Great news on the budget for our GMC [message #300189 is a reply to message #300185]

Thu, 05 May 2016 11:38

Justin Brady

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It's funny how that works isn't it?
You'd think it would get more and more stressful as you go further over budget.
At this point I just don't care anymore, just buy the best and be done with it!

Justin Brady http://www.thegmcrv.com/ 1976 Palm Beach 455

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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Great news on the budget for our GMC [message #300193 is a reply to message #300185]

Thu, 05 May 2016 13:46

jknezek

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I have found throughout my life that the words "budget" and "hobby" simply don't fit together. Doesn't matter if your hobby is fishing, golf, painting or 40 year old motorhomes...

Thanks,
Jeremy Knezek
1976 Glenbrook
Birmingham, AL

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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Great news on the budget for our GMC [message #300194 is a reply to message #300193]

Thu, 05 May 2016 13:52

werewilfs

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I prefer to call it more of a "guideline" than a budget.

On Thursday, May 5, 2016 2:47 PM, Jeremy wrote:

I have found throughout my life that the words "budget" and "hobby" simply don't fit together. Doesn't matter if your hobby is fishing, golf, painting
or 40 year old motorhomes...
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Thanks,
Jeremy Knezek
1976 Glenbrook
Birmingham, AL

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Jared & Stefanie Kohl Rappahannock County, VA 1973 Painted Desert "Onslow"

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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Great news on the budget for our GMC [message #300195 is a reply to message #300194]

Thu, 05 May 2016 14:14

James Hupy

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Having built a couple of dozen hot rods and various wheeled devices, I
would say that the word "budget" does not apply. I think if you really want
to keep record of how much money you spend on a project, add up all those
receipts you have collected in the box on the back of your work bench.
Scary stuff, that.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or.
On May 5, 2016 11:53 AM, "Jared & Stefanie Kohl"
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> I prefer to call it more of a "guideline" than a budget.
>
>
>
>
> On Thursday, May 5, 2016 2:47 PM, Jeremy wrote:
>
>
> I have found throughout my life that the words "budget" and "hobby"
> simply don't fit together. Doesn't matter if your hobby is fishing, golf,
> painting
> or 40 year old motorhomes...
> --
> Thanks,
> Jeremy Knezek
> 1976 Glenbrook
> Birmingham, AL
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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Great news on the budget for our GMC [message #300204 is a reply to message #300194]

Thu, 05 May 2016 16:41

Justin Brady

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So same concept as speed limits and stop signs Very Happy

werewilfs wrote on Thu, 05 May 2016 13:52

I prefer to call it more of a "guideline" than a budget.

On Thursday, May 5, 2016 2:47 PM, Jeremy wrote:

I have found throughout my life that the words "budget" and "hobby" simply don't fit together. Doesn't matter if your hobby is fishing, golf, painting
or 40 year old motorhomes...
--
Thanks,
Jeremy Knezek
1976 Glenbrook
Birmingham, AL

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Justin Brady http://www.thegmcrv.com/ 1976 Palm Beach 455

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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Great news on the budget for our GMC [message #300215 is a reply to message #300185]

Fri, 06 May 2016 01:15

BobDunahugh

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The thing with these GMC's. There's the old saying that money can't buy happiness. I'm thinking. I can build it. So the challenge began. We bought the burned Royale 13 years ago. And 40,000 miles plus latter. Never got left to the side of the road. Linda, and I have had a tremendous amount of enjoyment going to as many GMCMI rallies as we have. If you haven't attended one. Or a local group. You haven't really experienced the true fun of owning one of these GMC's. REALLY. I enjoy my 4 COPO Yenko's. Alot. But the GMC just goes to a higher level. As to this build that we embarked on last November. It's involve some effort. But the truth. I love the challenges of extensive projects. The thinking of interesting ideas. It's truly been fun. This has given us a chance to build this 78 Royale. Into the GMC that we only dreamt of before. As to the money involved. I just don't really care what the end total comes too. So it comes back to the beginning remark of buying happiness. I'm just loving the building of it.

Bob DunahughMember GMCMI
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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Great news on the budget for our GMC [message #300224 is a reply to message #300215]

Fri, 06 May 2016 08:49

James Hupy

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You have pretty much nailed down the logic behind why people do stuff like
this. It really doesn't matter if it is cost effective. Life is to live.
Enjoy yourself. Be happy with the choices you make. Time to rest is when
they place you in the box and fold your arms over your lap. My opinion
anyway.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or.
78 GMC ROYALE 403.
On May 5, 2016 11:15 PM, "Bob Dunahugh" wrote:

>
> The thing with these GMC's. There's the old saying that money can't buy
> happiness. I'm thinking. I can build it. So the challenge began. We bought
> the burned Royale 13 years ago. And 40,000 miles plus latter. Never got
> left to the side of the road. Linda, and I have had a tremendous amount of
> enjoyment going to as many GMCMI rallies as we have. If you haven't
> attended one. Or a local group. You haven't really experienced the true fun
> of owning one of these GMC's. REALLY. I enjoy my 4 COPO Yenko's. Alot. But
> the GMC just goes to a higher level. As to this build that we embarked on
> last November. It's involve some effort. But the truth. I love the
> challenges of extensive projects. The thinking of interesting ideas. It's
> truly been fun. This has given us a chance to build this 78 Royale. Into
> the GMC that we only dreamt of before. As to the money involved. I just
> don't really care what the end total comes too. So it comes back to the
> beginning remark of buying happiness. I'm just loving the building of it.
>
>
>
> Bob DunahughMember GMCMI
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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Great news on the budget for our GMC [message #300238 is a reply to message #300224]

Fri, 06 May 2016 16:02

Hal StClair

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Anyone that thinks these things are an investment are only fooling themselves. The fun of working on them, no matter your skill level and the joy of meeting and sharing with others of the same persuasion makes it all worth while, IMHO. We try to keep all the receipts from work on the coach but the idea of ever tallying up the total costs will never happen. I'm sure we've put out north of $10K on the diesel swap and related incidentals over the past year or so and will never recoup that amount when we sell but it never was about the money. We just pray that we'll be permitted the time to travel and meet more of the same minded folks here. That's where the investment will pay dividends.
Hal

"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind, except you happen to be insane." 1977 Royale 101348, 1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered, 1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout, Rio Rancho, NM

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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration. Great news on the budget for our GMC [message #300239 is a reply to message #300238]

Fri, 06 May 2016 16:17

James Hupy

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My last show car, a 1961 Cadillac Coupe Deville small roof, I had over
$50,000.00 including original purchase price. Worked on it over 2 years,
kept it for over 10. Drove it to Hot August Nites in Reno several times.
Many time trophy winner. Sold it when Mary got sick and needed money for
hospital bills. $18,000.00 Cash. Yeah, they are great investments. Shelter
a lot of income. But, what is the price on good times and memories these
days? Good times have no price tag. Invaluable, I would say.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403
On May 6, 2016 2:03 PM, "Hal StClair" wrote:

> Anyone that thinks these things are an investment are only fooling
> themselves. The fun of working on them, no matter your skill level and the
> joy of
> meeting and sharing with others of the same persuasion makes it all worth
> while, IMHO. We try to keep all the receipts from work on the coach but the
> idea of ever tallying up the total costs will never happen. I'm sure we've
> put out north of $10K on the diesel swap and related incidentals over the
> past year or so and will never recoup that amount when we sell but it
> never was about the money. We just pray that we'll be permitted the time to
> travel and meet more of the same minded folks here. That's where the
> investment will pay dividends.
> Hal
> --
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>
> 1977 Royale 101586,
>
> 1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout
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