| 1973 GMC Coach for Sale [message #295923] |
Sun, 21 February 2016 18:57 |
Lane Burrow
Messages: 29
Registered: October 2013
Location: Western NC
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1973 GMC Motorhome, extensively renovated! 66,000 original miles, runs and drives great, interior has been stripped down to the frame and almost entirely redone. This coach is in very good shape mechanically and is usable just the way it is. However, in order to make it totally complete, some interior work still needs to be finished.
We began this restoration by completely removing the interior walls and floor down to the frame, then thoroughly cleaning the frame and existing foam insulation of 40 years worth of grime. The floor frame was then painted and ¾" treated plywood installed on the floor. The plywood was painted on both sides prior to installation. After this, another layer of ¼" plywood was glued and stapled to the first layer, making a total thickness of 1" for the floor. This plywood was also painted with porch enamel for added durability and waterproofing. We added ½" aluminized foam board to the walls and ceilings, taping all joints. Once this was accomplished, wall coverings and walls were built in. I am a retired contractor and construction instructor, and all work was completed with care and skill. The only remaining major work that needs to be done is: carpet; wall and ceiling cladding; and interior finish work, which can be completed to your personal taste.
The following is a list of all of the improvements which we have made to this 43-year-old classic:
Factory rebuilt 455 engine (less than 2500 miles on this now)
Rebuilt transmission (less than 2500 miles on this now)
3:70 final drive ratio (less than 50 miles on this now)
215/75/16 Radial tires (1500 miles)
Eagle aluminum wheels and centers
Spare tire matches all new tires and has fiberglass tire cover
New cab A/C compressor, seals and valves
15,000 btu Dometic roof a/c unit (front) with heat strips
13,500btu Dometic roof a/c unit (rear)with heat strips
2 new Fantastic fans with roof covers
New electrical center and breaker panel with built-in battery minder
2000/4000 inverter for 12 volt to 120 volt power
New 30 gal fresh water tank
New 32 gal grey/black water tank
Macerator
10 cu ft Whirlpool residential refrigerator/freezer
30" x 30" shower stall with 16" x 16" skylight in ceiling
Dometic 310 ceramic toilet with spray
24" vanity with sink
Medicine chest above sink
4 leather captain's chairs that recline and swivel (driver and co-pilot and floor seating)
New hickory kitchen cabinets and countertops
Quad air bags
New shocks all around
New brakes on all six wheels with new calipers and rotors on front with new master cylinder
New front bearings, upper and lower ball joints and tie rod ends
New belts and hoses
Intake cross-over blocked
Rebuilt carburetor with electric choke
New A/C Delco heavy duty clutch fan
New fiberglass shroud which completely covers radiator
New radiator
Tachometer, oil pressure, water temperature and voltage gauges
3 new deep cycle house batteries
New engine starting battery
New generator starting battery
Repainted silver 5 years ago
New memory foam mattress
Shades on all windows
Curtains on all windows
Cab partition curtain
Original 6000 watt Onan generator which runs great
Literally hundreds of man-hours have gone into this restoration so far! We hate to be this close and not finish it, but we just don't have the time or the money. Our loss is your gain! Take this coach and enjoy it now, and add the finishing touches to the interior as you have the time and money.
We have over $20,000 invested in this coach. However, in order to sell it, we are asking $18,000.
Lane & Nancy Burrow
73 Canyonlands (silverbullet)
Columbus, NC
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