| Finally found it!! [message #52360] |
Mon, 10 August 2009 08:53  |
steve n
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Registered: July 2007
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After an unbelievable amount of time (almost 2 years), I finally found exactly what I was looking for. A 1978 GMC Center Kitchen Royale that WASN'T altered or modified in any way. It has all original paint & interior trim and all the equipment I was looking for (dual roof a/c, vacuum, microwave, roof rack/ladder,etc., etc.), and NOT a project coach.
No accident history or repaint history. It has been updated as far as the mechanicals & chassis are concerned (air bags, 3" exhaust, etc., etc.).
I'd just like to thank all the folks that helped me in my search. It was unbelieveable how many calls, emails, etc., I received with leads to what turned out to be my ultimate coach.
The one I found was the 2nd from the last coach built (by TZE #).
I guess what I need now is to find a good reliable mechanic that can perform the normal (and not so normal) servicing when the need arises. -
If anyone knows of a good service shop/technican somewhere in the northwest suburban Chicago area, plese let me know.
Again, thanks to all for your help. 
Steve Nowak
Steve Nowak
F26083
'78 Royale Center Kitchen
TZE368V101877
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| Re: Finally found it!! [message #52590 is a reply to message #52360] |
Tue, 11 August 2009 16:08  |
Firefly
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Registered: May 2008
Location: Augusta, Maine
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I believe Pete Marchiando's brother Dave lives near Chitown and he has his own shop where many GMCs have seen superb work performed, including Pete's frame-off restoration. Here's the whole IL section of Roger Black's GMC Assist List:
ILLINOIS
X Archer Richard E. DeSoto IL 618-867-2346 Gcbr@aol.com I do have a few tools. I do know a few to get things done (understatement).
X Boultinghouse Rick & Rachel 618 S. Lombard Ave Oak Park IL 60304 708.383.3910 312.595.5136 312.617.1302 773.551.9012 r_boultinghouse@yahoo.com I could dig upshort term parking space in an emergency. We have bedroom space to offer stranded GMC'ers. I have an assortment of hand tools, bearing tool, have some spares and all manuals for a '77 model. I have broadband internet and phones to assist with searches. Willing to help as I can with anyone needing assistance in the Greater Chicago area, even if it is just coffee, a meal and company. Also, hboultinghouse@mpea.com 10/12/07
X Grissom Dan and Judy 3859 Douglas Downers Grove IL 60515 630 968 4629 630 356 8381 pretty good mechanic too many tools (so wife says) will go 100 mi radius some good sources for parts also have brother in-law w/ certs in heating /air/appliances that owes me favors. ps. 2 -12 cup
X Hagans George 3111 Edgewood Park Marion IL 62959 618-993-8375 618-889-3170 g.hagans@verizon.net Yes Live in Southern Illinois, exit #53 off Interstate 57. Have access to Tools and to "Bob Stone" Master GMC Mechanic (he doesn't have a computer). Lots of GMC "Conclave Knowledge" around this area thus will get you back on the road in a timely manner. I'm a good "Go For" and will guide you to other services you may desire. 11/29/08
X Marchiando Dave 340 59th St. Downers Grove IL 60516 630 969-0149 630 408-2275 March@sbcglobal.net Have tools, place to park, dump station and can help.
X Marsenic Milan 35848 N Marine Dr. Fox Lake IL 60020 847-354-1968 marsenic2007@sbcglobal.net Lots of tools and know how and some extra parts
X Minor Bill 2817 Shoshone Road Waukegan IL 60087 847-623-4909 wdminor@earthlink.net Currently own 3 GMC's. Pretty knowledgeable about most of the GMC's systems.
X Nelson Ed & Donna 1316 Norley Ave Joliet IL 60435 815 729-1629 Eddonnanelson@webtv.net Always have fresh strong coffee & welcome GMC visitors. Aware of local rv service centers and trans service. Have tools but am new to working on my 77 Eleganza.
X Reid Dick 100 W Adams St Biggsville IL (309)627-2825 309-337-9476 We live on Highway 34 about 15 miles west of Burlington, Iowa I would be glad to help. I have a shop 30'X70' and most of the tools. I do not have the bearing pullers , but I have welders , air, jacks, and a lot of hand tools. I have a dump station. I al
X Smith Paul and Alberta 138 South Main Street Virginia IL 62691 217-452-3520 Will be happy to provide taxi service - bed and breakfast - do have some mechanical knowledge and some hand tools. Also have some knowledge of local services. 1977 Royale
X Wall Mark 21690 Hampton Court Kildeer IL 60047 847-550-6146 847-840-3782 Suburb 40 minutes from Ohare airport. Have a garage that will fit the GMC, tools, torch, manuals. No bearing tool but there are some in the area. Fairly handy and willing to help. Plenty of room if you need to spend the night. Call anytime - day or night. Still have a day job but if I can help, I will.
Mark Scoble, Lunenburg, MA - 1973 23' Palm Beach Stretched to 32' and in residence at the GMC Co-Op in Orlando, FL
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