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Thu, 03 May 2012 09:37  |
 Darryl
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Well, we finally did it. After six months of lurking here, four months of checking the Internet “For Sale” sites, a couple of thousand miles of driving to check out coaches and having to show up at the Western States Rally towing our Airstream trailer, we are finally the proud owners of a 1978 Eleganza II, TZE168V0101307. 53,000 original miles, original interior and paint but has always been stored under cover and is one of the best looking and best running original coaches we have seen. Alcoas, one year-old tires, and headers with 3” stainless steel exhaust. Permanent queen bed in the back, newer radio with a CD player, a newer low-profile air conditioner, day/night window coverings, a like-new awning and a large storage pod in very good condition. Now I need to build a shelter so she can remain under cover.
Darryl Meyers
1978 Eleganza II
El Dorado Hills, CA
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| Re: We finally did it [message #168353 is a reply to message #168352 ] |
Thu, 03 May 2012 09:42  |
xplorid
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Hey another new bee, just like me! Congrats, sounds like a good find.
1973 Transmode/94 GMCII in Boise 76 455 with headers and Patterson Distributor,Manny 1 ton front, quad bags back, Manny Precision Steering Gearbox
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| Re: [GMCnet] We finally did it [message #168355 is a reply to message #168352 ] |
Thu, 03 May 2012 09:49 |
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hnielsen2
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Welcome on board.
Howard
Alpine Ca
----- Original Message -----
From: "Darryl Meyers" <hospacctg@att.net>
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 07:37
Subject: [GMCnet] We finally did it
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> Well, we finally did it. After six months of lurking here, four months of
> checking the Internet “For Sale” sites, a couple of thousand
> miles of driving to check out coaches and having to show up at the Western
> States Rally towing our Airstream trailer, we are finally the proud owners
> of a 1978 Eleganza II, TZE168V0101307. 53,000 original miles, original
> interior and paint but has always been stored under cover and is one of
> the best looking and best running original coaches we have seen. Alcoas,
> one year-old tires, and headers with 3” stainless steel exhaust.
> Permanent queen bed in the back, newer radio with a CD player, a newer
> low-profile air conditioner, day/night window coverings, a like-new awning
> and a large storage pod in very good condition. Now I need to build a
> shelter so she can remain under cover.
> --
> Darryl Meyers
> El Dorado Hills, CA
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| Re: [GMCnet] We finally did it [message #168356 is a reply to message #168352 ] |
Thu, 03 May 2012 09:53 |
Gary Worobec
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Darryl, Are you near Shingle Springs?
Thanks
Gary and Joanne Worobec
1973 GMC Glacier
Anza, CA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Darryl Meyers" <hospacctg@att.net>
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 7:37 AM
Subject: [GMCnet] We finally did it
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> Well, we finally did it. After six months of lurking here, four months of
> checking the Internet “For Sale” sites, a couple of thousand
> miles of driving to check out coaches and having to show up at the Western
> States Rally towing our Airstream trailer, we are finally the proud owners
> of a 1978 Eleganza II, TZE168V0101307. 53,000 original miles, original
> interior and paint but has always been stored under cover and is one of
> the best looking and best running original coaches we have seen. Alcoas,
> one year-old tires, and headers with 3” stainless steel exhaust.
> Permanent queen bed in the back, newer radio with a CD player, a newer
> low-profile air conditioner, day/night window coverings, a like-new awning
> and a large storage pod in very good condition. Now I need to build a
> shelter so she can remain under cover.
> --
> Darryl Meyers
> El Dorado Hills, CA
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| Re: We finally did it [message #168357 is a reply to message #168352 ] |
Thu, 03 May 2012 10:14 |
JohnL455
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Welcome aboard. Sounds like you did all your reasearch first and you ended up with one of the "newest" coaches with a GM fit interior and all the improvements. By the way is it EL1 or ELII on the Electrolevel system? Just curious.
John Lebetski
Chicago, IL
77 Eleganza II
Source America First
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| Re: [GMCnet] We finally did it [message #168359 is a reply to message #168356 ] |
Thu, 03 May 2012 10:22 |
Darryl
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Gary
We're about ten miles below Shingle Springs and five miles above Folsom.
Darryl
Darryl Meyers
1978 Eleganza II
El Dorado Hills, CA
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| Re: [GMCnet] We finally did it [message #168361 is a reply to message #168352 ] |
Thu, 03 May 2012 10:19 |
ljdavick
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On behalf of everyone here, it’s clear you show rare wisdom and intelligence in your choice of motorhome ;~)
It sounds like you’ve really found a nice one - now how about some pictures? I’ve very greedy when it comes to pictures!
Larry Davick
The Mystery Machine
1976(ish) Palm Beach
Fremont, CA
On May 3, 2012, at 7:37 AM, Darryl Meyers wrote:
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> Well, we finally did it. After six months of lurking here, four months of checking the Internet “For Sale” sites, a couple of thousand miles of driving to check out coaches and having to show up at the Western States Rally towing our Airstream trailer, we are finally the proud owners of a 1978 Eleganza II, TZE168V0101307. 53,000 original miles, original interior and paint but has always been stored under cover and is one of the best looking and best running original coaches we have seen. Alcoas, one year-old tires, and headers with 3” stainless steel exhaust. Permanent queen bed in the back, newer radio with a CD player, a newer low-profile air conditioner, day/night window coverings, a like-new awning and a large storage pod in very good condition. Now I need to build a shelter so she can remain under cover.
> --
> Darryl Meyers
> El Dorado Hills, CA
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| Re: We finally did it [message #168364 is a reply to message #168357 ] |
Thu, 03 May 2012 10:37 |
Darryl
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John
I believe it should be an Electrolevel II system but The switch plate just says "Electrolevel". If I find it's an ELI I'll let you know.
Darryl
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Welcome aboard. Sounds like you did all your reasearch first and you ended up with one of the "newest" coaches with a GM fit interior and all the improvements. By the way is it EL1 or ELII on the Electrolevel system? Just curious.
John Lebetski
Chicago, IL
77 Eleganza II
Source America First
Darryl Meyers
1978 Eleganza II
El Dorado Hills, CA
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| Re: We finally did it [message #168366 is a reply to message #168352 ] |
Thu, 03 May 2012 10:55 |
Matt Colie
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Daryl,
Welcome to the group/family/cult/asylum....
If you have been reading long, then you are aware that this coach will become more a part of your life than you may now anticipate. As it seems more like the connection a waterman (like me) has to his boat, I like to greet new owners as I might in my own world. So, I offer you this:
May the Good Lord bless this coach and all those that set forth within her.
Welcome Daryl and co.
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie
'73 Glacier 23 Chaumière (say show-me-air)
Now with 4 working Rear Brakes
SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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| Re: [GMCnet] We finally did it [message #168370 is a reply to message #168368 ] |
Thu, 03 May 2012 11:48 |
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Hi Darryl, Congrats! I ocassionaly drive my '73 to EDH to visit my dau who lives on Knollridge, overlooking the valley. I'd like to see your nice coach someday.
geo groth '73 260 Sequoia
Carson City Nevada 89703
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| Re: [GMCnet] We finally did it [message #168375 is a reply to message #168368 ] |
Thu, 03 May 2012 13:09 |
Darryl
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Gary
We were the "wannabees" in the Airstream trailer.
Darryl
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Darryl, were you at the Casa de Fruta rally last week?
Thanks,
Gary Worobec
Darryl Meyers
1978 Eleganza II
El Dorado Hills, CA
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| Re: [GMCnet] We finally did it [message #168376 is a reply to message #168370 ] |
Thu, 03 May 2012 13:13 |
Darryl
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And we occasionally get to Carson City to see my son and his family. Let us know when you're in the area. We'll try to do the same.
| ggroth wrote on Thu, 03 May 2012 09:48 |
Hi Darryl, Congrats! I ocassionaly drive my '73 to EDH to visit my dau who lives on Knollridge, overlooking the valley. I'd like to see your nice coach someday.
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Darryl Meyers
1978 Eleganza II
El Dorado Hills, CA
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| Re: [GMCnet] We finally did it [message #168378 is a reply to message #168376 ] |
Thu, 03 May 2012 13:56 |
Stick Miller
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This might be heresy, but why dump the Airstream?. I am so mechanically challenged that I've thought maybe a trailer would be the way for me to go. I don't think I'll ever have the ability to keep an old motorhome on the road. ???
Stick Miller
'78 Royale - she left me for another man
'76 Eleganza
Americus, Georgia
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| Re: [GMCnet] We finally did it [message #168379 is a reply to message #168378 ] |
Thu, 03 May 2012 14:46 |
Darryl
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Well, the Airstream is only 20 feet and the more time you spend in it the smaller it gets. More important is that I need to have a vehicle capable of towing it and that means my daily driver, a GMC Envoy, only gets 15mpg, 11.5 towing. Granted the GMC only gets 10mpg or less but it's parked most of the time and I can have a daily driver that gets 30mpg or more.
The Airstream has been fun. I've had it for 15 years and my father had it for 12 or so before that (it's a 1975). I spent one whole summer stripping off the clear-coat and polishing it. When my son found I was looking for a GMC he let me know he'd like to have the Airstream so it will stay in the family.
Interestingly, the GMC is only six feet longer than the Airstream and most of that 6 feet is in the cab but because of the openness and all the windows it feels much larger. Plus, with the bed in the back we won't have to make up the bed every day as we did in the Airstream.
| Stick Miller wrote on Thu, 03 May 2012 11:56 |
This might be heresy, but why dump the Airstream?. I am so mechanically challenged that I've thought maybe a trailer would be the way for me to go. I don't think I'll ever have the ability to keep an old motorhome on the road. ???
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Darryl Meyers
1978 Eleganza II
El Dorado Hills, CA
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| Re: [GMCnet] We finally did it [message #168380 is a reply to message #168379 ] |
Thu, 03 May 2012 15:22 |
Kingsley Coach
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Darryl
I like your math. Welcome !!
Mike in NS
On Thu, May 3, 2012 at 4:46 PM, Darryl Meyers <hospacctg@att.net> wrote:
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> Well, the Airstream is only 20 feet and the more time you spend in it the
> smaller it gets. More important is that I need to have a vehicle capable
> of towing it and that means my daily driver, a GMC Envoy, only gets 15mpg,
> 11.5 towing. Granted the GMC only gets 10mpg or less but it's parked most
> of the time and I can have a daily driver that gets 30mpg or more.
>
> The Airstream has been fun. I've had it for 15 years and my father had it
> for 12 or so before that (it's a 1975). I spent one whole summer stripping
> off the clear-coat and polishing it. When my son found I was looking for a
> GMC he let me know he'd like to have the Airstream so it will stay in the
> family.
>
> Interestingly, the GMC is only six feet longer than the Airstream and most
> of that 6 feet is in the cab but because of the openness and all the
> windows it feels much larger. Plus, with the bed in the back we won't have
> to make up the bed every day as we did in the Airstream.
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> Stick Miller wrote on Thu, 03 May 2012 11:56
> > This might be heresy, but why dump the Airstream?. I am so mechanically
> challenged that I've thought maybe a trailer would be the way for me to go.
> I don't think I'll ever have the ability to keep an old motorhome on the
> road. ???
>
>
> --
> Darryl Meyers
> El Dorado Hills, CA
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1977 Kingsley 26-11
1977 Eleganza II 26-3
Antigonish, NS
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| Re: We finally did it [message #168389 is a reply to message #168352 ] |
Thu, 03 May 2012 18:03 |
Adrien G.
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Darryl, Congrats and welcome, sound like a very good find.
”When we avoid the mistakes we might have made, we sometimes make the mistakes that we might have avoided.”
Adrien & Jenny
75 Glenbrook
Yuba City,Ca.
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| Re: We finally did it [message #168395 is a reply to message #168364 ] |
Thu, 03 May 2012 19:07 |
Bob de Kruyff
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""John
I believe it should be an Electrolevel II system but The switch plate just says "Electrolevel". If I find it's an ELI I'll let you know.
Darryl
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Sounds like you have a very nice coach Daryll. If you have EL ll, there will be 2 pumps under the electrical cabinet on the driver's side as well as electronic height sensors. Late 78's have EL ll. Congratulations!!
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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