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Parts unit [message #342601]

Wed, 17 April 2019 11:19

tmsnyder

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What is the value, if any, of having a parts unit available? Would it be a good idea to have an extra motor, transmission, glass etc on hand just in case? Or will it be less hassle and about the same money to just buy these items as needed over time?

How much is reasonable for a parts unit? $600?

Todd Snyder, Buffalo NY 1976 Eleganza II

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Re: [GMCnet] Parts unit [message #342604 is a reply to message #342601]

Wed, 17 April 2019 11:28

Dolph Santorine

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From the parts coach in the last 24 hours:

1 Two way solenoid
1 Three way solenoid

Yes, I could buy new. Those two would have cost me $250 (less if I shopped it hard)

Or it was about 1/4 of what I paid for the parts coach.

Dolph

DE AD0LF

Wheeling, West Virginia

1977 26’ ex-PalmBeach
Howell EFI & EBL, Reaction Arms, Manny Transmission

“The Aluminum and Fiberglass Mistress"

> On Apr 17, 2019, at 12:19 PM, Todd Snyder via Gmclist wrote:
>
> What is the value, if any, of having a parts unit available? Would it be a good idea to have an extra motor, transmission, glass etc on hand just in
> case? Or will it be less hassle and about the same money to just buy these items as needed over time?
>
> How much is reasonable for a parts unit? $600?
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> Todd Snyder, Buffalo NY
> 1976 Eleganza II
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Re: [GMCnet] Parts unit [message #342605 is a reply to message #342604]

Wed, 17 April 2019 11:35

tmsnyder

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What are those solenoids for?

Todd Snyder, Buffalo NY 1976 Eleganza II

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Re: [GMCnet] Parts unit [message #342606 is a reply to message #342604]

Wed, 17 April 2019 11:53

Kingsley Coach

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For $600 I'd grab it, and store other GMC stuff in it. You won't be sorry,
you'll always need some little bit!

Mike in NS

On Wed, Apr 17, 2019 at 1:29 PM Dolph Santorine via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:

> From the parts coach in the last 24 hours:
>
> 1 Two way solenoid
> 1 Three way solenoid
>
> Yes, I could buy new. Those two would have cost me $250 (less if I shopped
> it hard)
>
> Or it was about 1/4 of what I paid for the parts coach.
>
>
> Dolph
>
> DE AD0LF
>
> Wheeling, West Virginia
>
> 1977 26’ ex-PalmBeach
> Howell EFI & EBL, Reaction Arms, Manny Transmission
>
> “The Aluminum and Fiberglass Mistress"
>
>> On Apr 17, 2019, at 12:19 PM, Todd Snyder via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> What is the value, if any, of having a parts unit available? Would it
> be a good idea to have an extra motor, transmission, glass etc on hand just
> in
>> case? Or will it be less hassle and about the same money to just buy
> these items as needed over time?
>>
>> How much is reasonable for a parts unit? $600?
>> --
>> Todd Snyder, Buffalo NY
>> 1976 Eleganza II
>>
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Re: Parts unit [message #342609 is a reply to message #342601]

Wed, 17 April 2019 13:23

Matt Colie

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tmsnyder wrote on Wed, 17 April 2019 12:19

What is the value, if any, of having a parts unit available? Would it be a good idea to have an extra motor, transmission, glass etc on hand just in case? Or will it be less hassle and about the same money to just buy these items as needed over time?

How much is reasonable for a parts unit? $600?

Todd,

For 600$, think about it real hard. The donor coach in my back yard is not mine, but I still do very well by it. The only big snare is that it is a 77/8 with a 403 so there is a lot that is different than our 73-23 but it has still helped a good number of friends.

If it is close to what you have, go for it.....

Matt

Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit

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Re: Parts unit [message #342610 is a reply to message #342609]

Wed, 17 April 2019 13:29

tmsnyder

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It's close, and it's the same year. I'm just thinking of the increasing scarcity of the TH425 and those unique TZE only parts especially related to the suspension. I'll probably be kicking myself if I don't snag it.

Todd Snyder, Buffalo NY 1976 Eleganza II

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