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| 1 Year GMC MH Ownership Anniversary [message #110039] |
Tue, 28 December 2010 17:18  |
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1977Production#0001
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My first post: "...it seems like everything works" I was looking at the glass half full! haha!
| 1977Production#0001 wrote on Fri, 08 January 2010 12:16 |
Hi everyone! Just picked up this 1977 GMC kingsley. I grabbed this for very CHEAP. I'm not sure the true value of this motorhome...any ideas? Bad advertising + uneducated seller = great deal for ME! Only 29,000 miles, interior in great condition with rear twin beds, full bath with shower stall; It's been sitting for a few years but it seems everything works, new tires and batteries but just some minor issues to work through. The Vin sequence is # 100001 which I'm assuming means it was the first 1977 produced. I bought it and put it straight into storage last week. I will be driving it 150 miles to bring it home to Vallejo next week... any advice for the first trip home? Thanks guys!
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Okay so for anyone that has followed any of my posts over the past year knows I only paid $3000, but also that I had more than "minor issues". After $1300 in "get it home" repairs then the "minor" started: First of all it needed a New engine, new sewage tank, fresh water pump, new brakes all around, new shocks, and all those other small things associated with an engine overhaul. Then came "the list" New Alcoas and BFG Comm T/A's, repaint the bathroom, and a whole load of ther $hit that has been repressed from my memory but not my bank account. But guess what? I could not be HAPPIER! 
link to post with the very first photos of Carbon Footprint(was "the Locomotive") http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&goto=70074&rid=1798#msg_70074
Giovanni(Carlo) 1977 GMC Kingsley 26ft
"Carbon Footprint"
Rear Twin, Dry Bath, Original Headliner
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| Re: [GMCnet] 1 Year GMC MH Ownership Anniversary [message #110043 is a reply to message #110039] |
Tue, 28 December 2010 17:44  |
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ljdavick
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Location: Fremont, CA
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Carlo,
I just read your note to Isabel (with a little dramatic license) and we both laughed and laughed!
When we bought ours the fellow said "runs great, no issues!". That was about $12,000 ago, but just like you two, we couldn't be happier! Yesterday we decided to try out the RV park Costanoa just south of Pescadero. It's the nicest KOA I've seen and very near the ocean.
Trip report? Runs great. No issues!
Larry Davick
The Mystery Machine
On Dec 28, 2010, at 3:18 PM, Giovanni <carlodifabio@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> My first post: "...it seems like everything works" I was looking at the glass half full! haha!
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> 1977Production#0001 wrote on Fri, 08 January 2010 12:16
>> Hi everyone! Just picked up this 1977 GMC kingsley. I grabbed this for very CHEAP. I'm not sure the true value of this motorhome...any ideas? Bad advertising + uneducated seller = great deal for ME! Only 29,000 miles, interior in great condition with rear twin beds, full bath with shower stall; It's been sitting for a few years but it seems everything works, new tires and batteries but just some minor issues to work through. The Vin sequence is # 100001 which I'm assuming means it was the first 1977 produced. I bought it and put it straight into storage last week. I will be driving it 150 miles to bring it home to Vallejo next week... any advice for the first trip home? Thanks guys!
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> Okay so for anyone that has followed any of my posts over the past year knows I only paid $3000, but also that I had more than "minor issues". After $1300 in "get it home" repairs then the "minor" started: First of all it needed a New engine, new sewage tank, fresh water pump, new brakes all around, new shocks, and all those other small things associated with an engine overhaul. Then came "the list" New Alcoas and BFG Comm T/A's, repaint the bathroom, and a whole load of ther $hit that has been repressed from my memory but not my bank account. But guess what? I could not be HAPPIER! :lol:
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> link to post with the very first photos of Carbon Footprint(was "the Locomotive") http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&goto=70074&rid=1798#msg_70074
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> Giovanni(Carlo) 1977 GMC Kingsley 26ft
> "Carbon Footprint"
> Rear Twin, Dry Bath, Original Headliner
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| Re: [GMCnet] 1 Year GMC MH Ownership Anniversary [message #110059 is a reply to message #110043] |
Tue, 28 December 2010 21:21 |
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Only $12,000 later? Cheap by any measure. You must not be done yet.
Byron Songer
1978 Royale by Coachmen
Louisville, KY
Personal - http://web.me.com/bnsonger
Eastern States - http://www.gmceast.com
Larry Davick wrote:
> Carlo,
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> I just read your note to Isabel (with a little dramatic license) and we both
> laughed and laughed!
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> When we bought ours the fellow said "runs great, no issues!". That was about
> $12,000 ago, but just like you two, we couldn't be happier! Yesterday we
> decided to try out the RV park Costanoa just south of Pescadero. It's the
> nicest KOA I've seen and very near the ocean.
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> Trip report? Runs great. No issues!
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> Larry Davick
> The Mystery Machine
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| Re: 1 Year GMC MH Ownership Anniversary [message #110066 is a reply to message #110039] |
Tue, 28 December 2010 22:23 |
RadioActiveGMC
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Location: Hot AZ desert
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$35,000 approx here and still CAN'T drive it right but shes getting better!!However I'm currently bankrupt!
Love the story gives me hope! LOL
ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
***"Gettin There"-1973 23' Sequoia-
Michael, Onans smell, "Go solar/wind power!"
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| Re: [GMCnet] 1 Year GMC MH Ownership Anniversary [message #110073 is a reply to message #110059] |
Wed, 29 December 2010 03:25 |
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ljdavick
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You're not supposed to count the gas!
Larry Davick
Sent from my iPad
On Dec 28, 2010, at 7:21 PM, Byron Songer <bsonger@songerconsulting.net> wrote:
> Only $12,000 later? Cheap by any measure. You must not be done yet.
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> Byron Songer
> 1978 Royale by Coachmen
> Louisville, KY
> Personal - http://web.me.com/bnsonger
> Eastern States - http://www.gmceast.com
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> Larry Davick wrote:
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>> Carlo,
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>> I just read your note to Isabel (with a little dramatic license) and we both
>> laughed and laughed!
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>> When we bought ours the fellow said "runs great, no issues!". That was about
>> $12,000 ago, but just like you two, we couldn't be happier! Yesterday we
>> decided to try out the RV park Costanoa just south of Pescadero. It's the
>> nicest KOA I've seen and very near the ocean.
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>> Trip report? Runs great. No issues!
>>
>> Larry Davick
>> The Mystery Machine
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1976(ish) Palm Beach
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Howell EFI + EBL + Electronic Dizzy
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| Re: 1 Year GMC MH Ownership Anniversary [message #110089 is a reply to message #110069] |
Wed, 29 December 2010 10:25 |
idrob
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Carlo who goes out to the motorhome to eat some of his meals and pretend he's camping.
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I was about 18, we got a new 13' Shasta camp trailer for Christmas. I was so excited I put a hitch on my 36 HP VW and towed it to the rest stop on the interstate about 5 miles from the house and camped overnight. Winter, Upstate New York, and a very poor furnace in the new rig. Froze, but loved it.
Hooked on RV's.
Rob Allen
former owner of '76 x-PB
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| Re: 1 Year GMC MH Ownership Anniversary [message #110114 is a reply to message #110113] |
Wed, 29 December 2010 14:01 |
Dennis S
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| 1977Production#0001 wrote on Wed, 29 December 2010 13:35 |
Has anyone seen a new owner sink, rather than swim? I've seen a couple post of people with money shortages take on a coach...even doing all the labor these things are not inexpensive. (obviously still less than a new RV payment)
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Carlo,
Unfortunately we have had more than a few join the GMCnet over the last few years and then disappear. Some I suspect may have "drowned" under the problems and expense of GMC ownership. Others got frustrated very quickly by lots a little things, and some big ones, and sold out. There were a couple who thought GMC ownership was free -- not wanting to accept that any rv is a luxury (maybe not luxurious) but a discretionary expense and not an investment. One or two may have bought the GMC to flip -- and did so.
Most just drifted away, one left calling names and pointing his finger.
And, a couple that really liked the GMC but found it was not the right time in their life still frequent our forum and contribute.
I more often wonder about those who have owned the coach for a while and may now find the expense too great at a time when they might most enjoy the coach. Would be nice to able to help them -- and I expect perhaps we do -- lots of excellent advice, work rallies and even occassional free spares.
Dennis
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: 1 Year GMC MH Ownership Anniversary [message #110119 is a reply to message #110114] |
Wed, 29 December 2010 14:41 |
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mike miller
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| Dennis S wrote on Wed, 29 December 2010 12:01 |
| 1977Production#0001 wrote on Wed, 29 December 2010 13:35 |
Has anyone seen a new owner sink, rather than swim? I've seen a couple post of people with money shortages take on a coach...even doing all the labor these things are not inexpensive. (obviously still less than a new RV payment)
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Carlo,
Unfortunately we have had more than a few join the GMCnet over the last few years and then disappear. Some I suspect may have "drowned" under the problems and expense of GMC ownership. Others got frustrated very quickly by lots a little things, and some big ones, and sold out. There were a couple who thought GMC ownership was free -- not wanting to accept that any rv is a luxury (maybe not luxurious) but a discretionary expense and not an investment. One or two may have bought the GMC to flip -- and did so.
Most just drifted away, one left calling names and pointing his finger.
And, a couple that really liked the GMC but found it was not the right time in their life still frequent our forum and contribute.
I more often wonder about those who have owned the coach for a while and may now find the expense too great at a time when they might most enjoy the coach. Would be nice to able to help them -- and I expect perhaps we do -- lots of excellent advice, work rallies and even occassional free spares.
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Another group are the ones who buy a coach and have big dreams about the changes (or repairs) they want to make. As they get started, they think: "As long as I got this apart to do "a," I might as well do "b." This leads them to try and do to much. Many have ended up with a gutted coach and big bills... without ever using the coach! They loose interest, let the coach set for a few years and sell the coach at a very big loss.
Sad to see. Both for the owner and the coach... seen nice coaches loose most of there value this way. (Like the Wallace coach.)
I -almost- always suggest get it safe, fairly reliable and usable and then USE it for a while. (Even IF "the wife" doesn't like the color!) Use it on short (time and distance) trips until you and your family gets and idea of how you want to use the coach.
After using it for a season or two... THEN make repairs, changes and improvements.
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo'
http://m000035.blogspot.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] 1 Year GMC MH Ownership Anniversary [message #110140 is a reply to message #110119] |
Wed, 29 December 2010 17:26 |
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USAussie
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Mike,
My hand is up! Guilty as charged! Mea Culpa - Mea Culpa - Mea Maxima Culpa!
That's what happened to me with The Blue Streak! EXCEPT I haven't lost
interest, I just overwhelmed myself with it.
At least I learned from my mistake and didn't repeat it with Double Trouble!
Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue StreakTZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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Another group are the ones who buy a coach and have big dreams about the
changes (or repairs) they want to make. As they get started, they think:
"As long as I got this apart to do "a," I might as well do "b." THIS LEADS
THEM TO TRY AND DO TO MUCH. MANY HAVE ENDED UP WITH A GUTTED COACH AND BIG
BILLS... WITHOUT EVER USING THE COACH! They loose interest, let the coach
set for a few years and sell the coach at a very big loss.
Sad to see. Both for the owner and the coach... seen nice coaches loose
most of there value this way. (Like the Wallace coach.)
I -almost- always suggest get it safe, fairly reliable and usable and then
USE it for a while. (Even IF "the wife" doesn't like the color!) Use it on
short (time and distance) trips until you and your family gets and idea of
how you want to use the coach.
After using it for a season or two... THEN make repairs, changes and
improvements.
--
Mike Miller
#01 - `73 26' X Painted D. "The Spare"
#02 - `78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath "The User"
#03 - `77 23' Birchaven Side Bath "The Keeper"
Hillsboro, OR
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Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] 1 Year GMC MH Ownership Anniversary [message #110153 is a reply to message #110149] |
Wed, 29 December 2010 18:57 |
roy1
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Also one of the things Iam doing is updating the radio, I talked to a Vintage radio co. but they didn't have a record of which radio was put in the MH, anyone know what other gmc vehicle radio would be compatable?
Thanks, this is a great site.
If it were up to me I would cut out the existing radio opening to a rectangular hole and install a single din radio cd player such as you would find at walmart or just about anywhere. Keep in mind you will need to connect all the speakers with 2 separate wires . Your 75 has one wire feeding each speaker and the other is grounded.
Roy
Roy Keen
Minden,NV
76 X Glenbrook
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I'd be in a world of hurt then. I scared myself when I tore out the kitchen to install the new furnace. We left Mo. with no kitchen, but we had heat. I want to do the headliner but just can not find what I want to use to replace this one. I like the carpeted headliner and it has held up good. Oh well, I can still sleep in it with no headliner.