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[GMCnet] coaches for sale [message #203238] Mon, 01 April 2013 05:54 Go to next message
Burt and Faye curtis is currently offline  Burt and Faye curtis   United States
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We have a friend that is actively looking for a GMC. We all know that you
should buy the best one that you can afford, and that is what she is doing.
However, her pocketbook doesn't allow her to purchase one that is
completely restored. So, she knows that she will need to do work and spend
money on it as she goes - as so many of the rest of us have done and are
doing. This said, it is been really disappointing that of the 6 coaches
that she or a surrogate has spent time and effort to go and look at - at
dealers and personal parties that are actively advertising them - she has
only been able to hear two of them run and has not been able to test drive
any of them. It seems that if a person wants to sell their coach they would
have tires that hold air and or are not going to explode when it is moved
and or engine batteries that will start the engine. The last one she looked
at and would probably have bought, she couldn't take it for a test drive as
the tags weren't current and there was no insurances on it, so the owner
wouldn't even let her drive it up their 50 foot driveway. It is very
disheartening to drive 6 hours, after making an appointment, to see a coach
and not even be able to know if the engine turns over or if the trani works.
So, if you are selling your coach, please make sure it can be taken on a
test drive or let the potential buyer know before hand that it will need to
be towed/jumped/or have tires put on before it can be moved, before they
come to see it. Should be sales 101, but from her experience, it sure
isn't. And she is a serious buyer that came with cash in her pocket each
and every time..

Bert and Fay Curtis
'76 Glenbrook
Kneeland, Ca where we can see the edge of the Earth
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Re: [GMCnet] coaches for sale [message #203239 is a reply to message #203238] Mon, 01 April 2013 06:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I see this repeatedly on the craigslist ads and agree with you that it would help the sale. That said, I'll note that it's been my experience that tires, suspension, and/or brake issues are among the leading reasons a vehicle gets taken out of service and put on the much-dreaded project list in the first place. After that, a cascade of things happen to deepen the hole; the license needs renewing, but that might be dependent upon an annual inspection. Then the insurance bill comes and it seems like it's a waste to keep that ...and the spiral continues.

SOLD 77 Royale Coachmen Side Dry Bath
76 Birchaven Coachmen Side Wet Bath
76 Eleganza
Elizabeth City, NC
Re: [GMCnet] coaches for sale [message #203243 is a reply to message #203238] Mon, 01 April 2013 08:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
carguy is currently offline  carguy   United States
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I would expect any GMC being offered for $5K or more to be drivable and any GMC being offered at $3K or less to be not running/drivable.

Bill Brown - '77 Buckeye Cruiser
Coshocton OH
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Re: [GMCnet] coaches for sale [message #203245 is a reply to message #203238] Mon, 01 April 2013 08:14 Go to previous messageGo to next message
kerry pinkerton is currently offline  kerry pinkerton   United States
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I'd suggest that she ask some very direct questions before she heads out to see the coach. If they say it's not drivable stay home. Also the phone is a good place to say things like this:

Quote:

Sir, your coach might be worth $25,000 if everything worked and was drivable. If I can't start and drive it the price is going to have to come WAAAAY down. If you are firm on your asking price, I'll save us both some time and trouble and stay home.


I'd also suggest she make a list from info on here, or better yet, get Jim B, Jim K, or her restoration shop of choice to give them a list on company letterhead.

TOWING to?? $??? ($3/mile)
New engine installed $whatever
New tranny installed $whatever
New tires $1000 +
COMPLETE rebuild brakes, MC, Lines, wheel cylinders, etc.

ETC

She can then negotiate with the sellers like this:

Quote:

Sir it would be worth $X if everything worked. That it ran 5 years ago doesn't mean anything and sitting is the worst possible thing you can do to these things. As it is, I'm looking at complete unknowns and major repair costs like this list.


Show him the list and reduce the offer accordingly IF EVERYTHING ELSE LOOKS GOOD. Frequently, it will help apply some reality to the seller. I've bought a lot of old cars using this approach.

Worst case she buys the coach for a lot less and DOES have to pay for a new motor etc....at least she would know what she's getting.

Last year we drove 1000 miles to look at a coach that we INTENDED to buy and drive home. The photos looked good but the dealer mentioned it 'wasn't perfect and needed some tlc'. Unwilling to make such a long trip with no assurance at the price, I made an offer under these conditions:

Quote:

We're willing to pay a maximum of $X subject to inspection. We reserve the right to walk away or further negotiate based on inspecting the coach but we need to be sure that the most we would have to pay is $X.


The dealer contacted the seller who agreed and we made the trip. Upon arrival we quickly saw that the coach was much more of a project than we had expected and we decided not to pursue further negotiations and came home empty handed with no hard feelings. On the upside, we learned a lot.

The next coach we looked at was only 100 miles away. Talked to the guy who owned it and who was asking $10K for a 76 Royale with perfect walnut cabinets. I asked a lot of questions and was told the coach was in great shape and would drive anywhere.

Drove up and immediately expected the worst. Holes in the headliner and floor, major deterioration of the cabinets, fogged glass. The seller said
Quote:

I've never tried to use the plumbing so I don't know if it works...


What that means is used car speak is
Quote:

all the water lines and tanks froze and burst


The seller volunteered
Quote:

I've always had any need work done. Just last month I had the right front brake caliper and pads replaced.
(Only did one side...really???) said volumes about the real state of his coach.

The motor started and ran good but we never even asked to drive it. The seller saw we were concerned and offered
Quote:

I'll take $5K.


Wow a 50% reduction in 5 minutes without saying a word!!!

I don't understand this sales approach either.


Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L

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Re: [GMCnet] coaches for sale [message #203247 is a reply to message #203238] Mon, 01 April 2013 08:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Chr$ is currently offline  Chr$   United States
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I'm selling my coach. It is ready for anyone to come look, drive, taste, smell, it, etc. It probably needs engine overhaul or rebuild, but can be driven. My problem is people make an appointment to come see it and they don't show up.

Genny starts right up, Michelins are less than 2 yrs old with less than 1000 miles, Airbags (Qbag) hold air. It is insured, and tags are good until may, then will need emissions testing.

Perfect coach for someone who wants to do some of the work.

Both sides of this fence suck.

Burt and Faye curtis wrote on Mon, 01 April 2013 03:54

We have a friend that is actively looking for a GMC. We all know that you
should buy the best one that you can afford, and that is what she is doing.
However, her pocketbook doesn't allow her to purchase one that is
completely restored. So, she knows that she will need to do work and spend
money on it as she goes - as so many of the rest of us have done and are
doing. This said, it is been really disappointing that of the 6 coaches
that she or a surrogate has spent time and effort to go and look at - at
dealers and personal parties that are actively advertising them - she has
only been able to hear two of them run and has not been able to test drive
any of them. It seems that if a person wants to sell their coach they would
have tires that hold air and or are not going to explode when it is moved
and or engine batteries that will start the engine. The last one she looked
at and would probably have bought, she couldn't take it for a test drive as
the tags weren't current and there was no insurances on it, so the owner
wouldn't even let her drive it up their 50 foot driveway. It is very
disheartening to drive 6 hours, after making an appointment, to see a coach
and not even be able to know if the engine turns over or if the trani works.
So, if you are selling your coach, please make sure it can be taken on a
test drive or let the potential buyer know before hand that it will need to
be towed/jumped/or have tires put on before it can be moved, before they
come to see it. Should be sales 101, but from her experience, it sure
isn't. And she is a serious buyer that came with cash in her pocket each
and every time..

Bert and Fay Curtis
'76 Glenbrook
Kneeland, Ca where we can see the edge of the Earth
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Re: [GMCnet] coaches for sale [message #203253 is a reply to message #203247] Mon, 01 April 2013 09:34 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Chris has the coach I would buy. We have seen every improvement and heard every cuss word as he worked it over. His frustrations were similar to most of our's here on the net. I know Chris, in person, and feel like I know his coach. I suspect it might be out of Bert and Fay's friend's price range but I still feel like I know the coach. I would stretch my "Dave Ramsey budget" to get it.
It is sad for prospective owners when they get disappointed upon arrival but I bet she has learned to ask more pointed questions now.
Fay, let us know more and we might find her the coach she is looking for. No way I would want to drive a 5,000.00 coach very far though. That would need to be a local pick up only.
Fay, gasoline is much cheaper on this side of the mountains, come see Teri and me. I want to show you our new window that we put in the door.
Dan


3 In Stainless Exhaust Headers One Ton All Discs/Reaction Arm 355 FD/Quad Bag/Alum Radiator Manny Tran/New eng. Holley EFI/10 Tire Air Monitoring System Solarized Coach/Upgraded Windows Satelite TV/On Demand Hot Water/3Way Refer
Re: [GMCnet] coaches for sale [message #203254 is a reply to message #203238] Mon, 01 April 2013 09:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Has anyone noticed if the prices for GMCs has started moving up again? It seems like the economy is getting at least a little better, and at some point I'd expect the selling prices to start moving back toward what they were five years ago. OTOH, I suppose $4 gas is going to put the skids on any appreciation on anything that gets 8-10mpg.

I'll add to this thread by saying it's amazing how good the photos can look, even if the coach is a near basket case. I helped a buddy take a look at a Royale rear bath near Albuquerque - the photos looked nice. Heck, I would have looked at it myself before I bought my Royale center kitchen, but really didn't want the rear bath layout. We got there and the "nice coach" turned out to be more than a little rough around the edges (cabinets in horrible shape, upholstery in serious need of total restoration, generator wouldn't start, etc., etc., etc.). At least we did get to test-drive it, though even with a 455 it seemed to have about 1/2 the power my 403 does, if that - plus the tranny fluid got really hot, really fast. The price dropped precipitously before we left, but I drug my buddy away before he could bury himself in the never-ending project coach.



Mark Hickey Mesa, AZ 1978 Royale Center Kitchen
Re: [GMCnet] coaches for sale [message #203259 is a reply to message #203238] Mon, 01 April 2013 10:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I have a site that I'm putting, for lack of a better term, "editor's choice" gmc's that catch my eye. It's usually because they seem to represent good value but there are others that make the short list like the diesel conversion.

http://www.motorhomemarketplace.com/gmc/


>anyone noticed if the prices for GMCs has started moving up again?

I have over 160 gmcs in my pricing database now that have passed through craigslist in the last 4 months. I guess I'm almost qualified to make a call on what's happening with prices. ...The good news is --like housing-- they seem to have hit bottom. The bad news is that the bottom is really, really low.


SOLD 77 Royale Coachmen Side Dry Bath
76 Birchaven Coachmen Side Wet Bath
76 Eleganza
Elizabeth City, NC
Re: [GMCnet] coaches for sale [message #203267 is a reply to message #203259] Mon, 01 April 2013 10:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Sammy Williams is currently offline  Sammy Williams   United States
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Of course if one posts a craigslist ad, it should be a REAL ad. The last 3
coaches I called emailed about turned out to be scammers.

Sammy Williams

It seems while the intent was there originally-- a place for local free
honest ads Craigslist is becoming the new scammer playground.... and dont
get me started on clicking an ad that looks honest (YES GMC FOR SALE ADS)
only to find someone "flagged" it and it won't come up. :)


On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 10:22 AM, RC Jordan <rc@rcjordan.com> wrote:

>
>
> I have a site that I'm putting, for lack of a better term, "editor's
> choice" gmc's that catch my eye. It's usually because they seem to
> represent good value but there are others that make the short list like the
> diesel conversion.
>
> http://www.motorhomemarketplace.com/gmc/
>
>
> >anyone noticed if the prices for GMCs has started moving up again?
>
> I have over 160 gmcs in my pricing database now that have passed through
> craigslist in the last 4 months. I guess I'm almost qualified to make a
> call on what's happening with prices. ...The good news is --like housing--
> they seem to have hit bottom. The bad news is that the bottom is really,
> really low.
>
> --
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> 76 Birchaven Coachmen Side Wet Bath
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Re: [GMCnet] coaches for sale [message #203268 is a reply to message #203238] Mon, 01 April 2013 10:58 Go to previous messageGo to next message
dan molnes is currently offline  dan molnes   United States
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If your friends don't mind traveling to Seattle I have a real clean 75 EL
11 I,m selling for a friend. this is really one of the nicest unmolested
coaches around , as usual always under cover (really) around 42k he was the
2nd owner


On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 3:54 AM, Burt and Faye curtis <
curtisunlimitedbandf@gmail.com> wrote:

> We have a friend that is actively looking for a GMC. We all know that you
> should buy the best one that you can afford, and that is what she is doing.
> However, her pocketbook doesn't allow her to purchase one that is
> completely restored. So, she knows that she will need to do work and spend
> money on it as she goes - as so many of the rest of us have done and are
> doing. This said, it is been really disappointing that of the 6 coaches
> that she or a surrogate has spent time and effort to go and look at - at
> dealers and personal parties that are actively advertising them - she has
> only been able to hear two of them run and has not been able to test drive
> any of them. It seems that if a person wants to sell their coach they would
> have tires that hold air and or are not going to explode when it is moved
> and or engine batteries that will start the engine. The last one she looked
> at and would probably have bought, she couldn't take it for a test drive as
> the tags weren't current and there was no insurances on it, so the owner
> wouldn't even let her drive it up their 50 foot driveway. It is very
> disheartening to drive 6 hours, after making an appointment, to see a coach
> and not even be able to know if the engine turns over or if the trani
> works.
> So, if you are selling your coach, please make sure it can be taken on a
> test drive or let the potential buyer know before hand that it will need to
> be towed/jumped/or have tires put on before it can be moved, before they
> come to see it. Should be sales 101, but from her experience, it sure
> isn't. And she is a serious buyer that came with cash in her pocket each
> and every time..
>
> Bert and Fay Curtis
> '76 Glenbrook
> Kneeland, Ca where we can see the edge of the Earth
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Re: [GMCnet] coaches for sale [message #203275 is a reply to message #203238] Mon, 01 April 2013 11:31 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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In California, I'd check this one out. Price just reduced.

http://www.gmcmotorhomesforsale.com/forsale/CA/sfbay/3687213960/


SOLD 77 Royale Coachmen Side Dry Bath
76 Birchaven Coachmen Side Wet Bath
76 Eleganza
Elizabeth City, NC
Re: [GMCnet] coaches for sale [message #203276 is a reply to message #203238] Mon, 01 April 2013 11:32 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Burt and Faye curtis wrote on Mon, 01 April 2013 05:54

We have a friend that is actively looking for a GMC. We all know that you should buy the best one that you can afford, and that is what she is doing. However, her pocketbook doesn't allow her to purchase one that is completely restored. So, she knows that she will need to do work and spend money on it as she goes - as so many of the rest of us have done and are doing. This said, it is been really disappointing that of the 6 coaches that she or a surrogate has spent time and effort to go and look at - at dealers and personal parties that are actively advertising them - she has only been able to hear two of them run and has not been able to test drive any of them. It seems that if a person wants to sell their coach they would have tires that hold air and or are not going to explode when it is moved and or engine batteries that will start the engine. The last one she looked at and would probably have bought, she couldn't take it for a test drive as the tags weren't current and there was no insurances on it, so the owner wouldn't even let her drive it up their 50 foot driveway. It is very disheartening to drive 6 hours, after making an appointment, to see a coach and not even be able to know if the engine turns over or if the trani works. So, if you are selling your coach, please make sure it can be taken on a test drive or let the potential buyer know before hand that it will need to be towed/jumped/or have tires put on before it can be moved, before they come to see it. Should be sales 101, but from her experience, it sure isn't. And she is a serious buyer that came with cash in her pocket each and every time..

Bert and Fay Curtis
'76 Glenbrook
Kneeland, Ca where we can see the edge of the Earth
Looking for 23 or 26 foot model?
I will sell either or both of mine. $8,000 for the 73 Sequoia 23' with new tires and batteries and Best Offer on the 73 CanyonLands 23' with rusted frame. Drive the Sequoia or trailer the Canyonlands. Canyonlands might be made to run if we put some effort into it (I have started it, but didn't put it in gear or test the brakes). Pictures of the Sequoia are here: http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/73-sequoia-23-footer-for-sale/p45598-w-027.html
Re: [GMCnet] coaches for sale [message #203280 is a reply to message #203275] Mon, 01 April 2013 11:40 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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rcjordan wrote on Mon, 01 April 2013 09:31

In California, I'd check this one out. Price just reduced.

http://www.gmcmotorhomesforsale.com/forsale/CA/sfbay/3687213960/


I like this: "... with the work being done by the GMC people in Fremont."

Very Happy

For California, it is good to have a 1975. Most of the improvements of the later coaches, but no emissions testing.


Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
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Re: [GMCnet] coaches for sale [message #203286 is a reply to message #203268] Mon, 01 April 2013 11:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Do you have a link to an advertisement ?

Sully
77 royale
Seattle

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On Apr 1, 2013, at 8:58 AM, dan molnes <dansquarehead@gmail.com> wrote:

> If your friends don't mind traveling to Seattle I have a real clean 75 EL
> 11 I,m selling for a friend. this is really one of the nicest unmolested
> coaches around , as usual always under cover (really) around 42k he was the
> 2nd owner
>
>
> On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 3:54 AM, Burt and Faye curtis <
> curtisunlimitedbandf@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> We have a friend that is actively looking for a GMC. We all know that you
>> should buy the best one that you can afford, and that is what she is doing.
>> However, her pocketbook doesn't allow her to purchase one that is
>> completely restored. So, she knows that she will need to do work and spend
>> money on it as she goes - as so many of the rest of us have done and are
>> doing. This said, it is been really disappointing that of the 6 coaches
>> that she or a surrogate has spent time and effort to go and look at - at
>> dealers and personal parties that are actively advertising them - she has
>> only been able to hear two of them run and has not been able to test drive
>> any of them. It seems that if a person wants to sell their coach they would
>> have tires that hold air and or are not going to explode when it is moved
>> and or engine batteries that will start the engine. The last one she looked
>> at and would probably have bought, she couldn't take it for a test drive as
>> the tags weren't current and there was no insurances on it, so the owner
>> wouldn't even let her drive it up their 50 foot driveway. It is very
>> disheartening to drive 6 hours, after making an appointment, to see a coach
>> and not even be able to know if the engine turns over or if the trani
>> works.
>> So, if you are selling your coach, please make sure it can be taken on a
>> test drive or let the potential buyer know before hand that it will need to
>> be towed/jumped/or have tires put on before it can be moved, before they
>> come to see it. Should be sales 101, but from her experience, it sure
>> isn't. And she is a serious buyer that came with cash in her pocket each
>> and every time..
>>
>> Bert and Fay Curtis
>> '76 Glenbrook
>> Kneeland, Ca where we can see the edge of the Earth
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Re: [GMCnet] coaches for sale [message #203295 is a reply to message #203268] Mon, 01 April 2013 12:34 Go to previous messageGo to next message
dan molnes is currently offline  dan molnes   United States
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"75" EL 11 , 42 k I haven't gotten that far yet, Dan 206 5795361


On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 8:58 AM, dan molnes <dansquarehead@gmail.com> wrote:

> If your friends don't mind traveling to Seattle I have a real clean 75 EL
> 11 I,m selling for a friend. this is really one of the nicest unmolested
> coaches around , as usual always under cover (really) around 42k he was the
> 2nd owner
>
>
> On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 3:54 AM, Burt and Faye curtis <
> curtisunlimitedbandf@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> We have a friend that is actively looking for a GMC. We all know that you
>> should buy the best one that you can afford, and that is what she is
>> doing.
>> However, her pocketbook doesn't allow her to purchase one that is
>> completely restored. So, she knows that she will need to do work and spend
>> money on it as she goes - as so many of the rest of us have done and are
>> doing. This said, it is been really disappointing that of the 6 coaches
>> that she or a surrogate has spent time and effort to go and look at - at
>> dealers and personal parties that are actively advertising them - she has
>> only been able to hear two of them run and has not been able to test drive
>> any of them. It seems that if a person wants to sell their coach they
>> would
>> have tires that hold air and or are not going to explode when it is moved
>> and or engine batteries that will start the engine. The last one she
>> looked
>> at and would probably have bought, she couldn't take it for a test drive
>> as
>> the tags weren't current and there was no insurances on it, so the owner
>> wouldn't even let her drive it up their 50 foot driveway. It is very
>> disheartening to drive 6 hours, after making an appointment, to see a
>> coach
>> and not even be able to know if the engine turns over or if the trani
>> works.
>> So, if you are selling your coach, please make sure it can be taken on a
>> test drive or let the potential buyer know before hand that it will need
>> to
>> be towed/jumped/or have tires put on before it can be moved, before they
>> come to see it. Should be sales 101, but from her experience, it sure
>> isn't. And she is a serious buyer that came with cash in her pocket each
>> and every time..
>>
>> Bert and Fay Curtis
>> '76 Glenbrook
>> Kneeland, Ca where we can see the edge of the Earth
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Re: [GMCnet] coaches for sale [message #203417 is a reply to message #203238] Tue, 02 April 2013 11:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Chr$ is currently offline  Chr$   United States
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Thanks Dan!


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Re: [GMCnet] coaches for sale [message #203418 is a reply to message #203238] Tue, 02 April 2013 12:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Luvn737s is currently offline  Luvn737s   United States
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This is the prime time of the year to buy/sell. Once we're into the 2nd half of June folks are already thinking about the fall and aren't planning more Motorhome trips

Randy
1973 26' Painted Desert
Ahwatukee (Phoenix) AZ
Re: [GMCnet] coaches for sale [message #203425 is a reply to message #203418] Tue, 02 April 2013 13:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
dan molnes is currently offline  dan molnes   United States
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http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/danmolnes/profile/ here are some pics on
photobucket .the coach is really nice, It was a friend of mine who has
little time left on this earth. it's one of the cleaner ones a few little
defects , nothing major alway's under cover he was the second owner and was
good friends with the first, 16 " wheels ,new furnace,rebuilt carb, there
is a small exhaust leak that goes away right after warming up and there is
a little paint chipping off on drivers side front corner and no previous
owner unknowns thanks Dan 206 5795361 11.5k or offer


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Re: [GMCnet] coaches for sale [message #203429 is a reply to message #203276] Tue, 02 April 2013 13:43 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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This is a beautiful coach AHamilton has available. It is in beautiful original condition. One of the best I've seen.

Devin Wells Nashville, Tennessee 1974 GMC Sequoia 260 "Gilligan"
Re: [GMCnet] coaches for sale [message #203430 is a reply to message #203425] Tue, 02 April 2013 14:17 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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dan molnes wrote on Tue, 02 April 2013 11:02

http://s1066.photobucket.com/user/danmolnes/profile/ here are some pics on photobucket .the coach is really nice, It was a friend of mine who has little time left on this earth. it's one of the cleaner ones a few little defects , nothing major alway's under cover he was the second owner and was good friends with the first, 16 " wheels ,new furnace,rebuilt carb, there is a small exhaust leak that goes away right after warming up and there is a little paint chipping off on drivers side front corner and no previous owner unknowns thanks Dan 206 5795361 11.5k or offer


Interesting 16 inch wheels. Very much like the old (no longer being produced) style of Eagle wheels I picked up last year. These look to "rounder" in design. Are they steel or Aluminum?

Definitely not something you'll be seeing on other coaches at the rally. (Kind of like how some women dislike someone else wearing the same dress... )



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