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Wed, 06 June 2012 21:37  |
grif339
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Hello again,
I purchased my first GMC, actually my first motor home of any kind, about three weeks ago now, 75 Eleganza II. After countless hours cleaning and refreshing my mechanical skills that I haven't used since everything went to electronics, I've decided to gut it and start fresh. I was able to get the 455 running pretty smooth, although it still needs some carburetor work. You guys might have known the previous owner, Dave Fugit from Auburn, Washington. According to his great-nephew, who lives in Nebraska, his uncle bought this new and put 165,000 miles on it in his lifetime. He passed away and his aunt wanted to sell it. He flew out to Boise about a month ago, put new tires on it, checked the fluids and drove it 1200 miles back to Nebraska. I'm a little suprised it made it that far with the condition of the air bags and the fact it had been in storage for about three years. Against my wifes input, my brother and I drove to Nebraska, and brought it home. I've been out in the driveway most nights and part of the weekends tinkering, and bleeding, and cursing, and questioning my purchase. You've been a great help so far in my venture, and I will continue to pester you with questions throughout the refurbish. I'd like to get the inside done by this fall, depending on finances. From what I've read in previous posts, I'd be better off rewiring and replumbing it as well. I was a plumber in my younger days, so that shouldn't be an issue, electrical might be another situation all together though. I've included a couple of exterior pics as she currently sits at http://s1249.photobucket.com/albums/hh515/grif339/ and will update as I progress. Any input or advice is always appreciated. Thanks
Kelly G
75 Eleganza II
Central Iowa
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