| opinions on rv for sale [message #213856] |
Wed, 10 July 2013 02:18  |
cadelec
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My wife and i have been searching for our new gmc and have come across this unit in Louisville
Not sure if the link is working so i here is the URL
http://www.gmcmotorhomesforsale.com/forsale/KY/louisville/3660683975/
for our purposes of shipping to Australia the rear opening hatch means we wont have to relocate the door
we will have to build a bed shower toilet and table but we think a new interior will be easier than dealing with exterior mods.
does anybody know this vehicle and have an opinion
thanks
trevor
Trevor
Brisbane Australia
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71 Cadillac Eldo Convert
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| Re: [GMCnet] opinions on rv for sale [message #213874 is a reply to message #213856] |
Wed, 10 July 2013 09:15  |
powerjon
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Trevor,
It appears to be a good deal. If you plan on doing the interior to your own taste then I would try and have someone in the area look. JR Slaten lives in Looaville, that how he pronounces it. He doesn't follow the net very often. He can be reached at jrslaten@aol.com. His phone is five 0 two-8 three six-two 0 nine 7. He should be able to help you out.
JR Wright
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GMC Eastern States
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1975 Avion (Under Reconstruction)
Michigan
On Jul 10, 2013, at 3:18 AM, Trevor Pordage <junk@cadelec.com.au> wrote:
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> My wife and i have been searching for our new gmc and have come across this unit in Louisville
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> http://www.gmcmotorhomesforsale.com/forsale/KY/louisville/3660683975/
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> Not sure if the link is working so i here is the URL
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> http://www.gmcmotorhomesforsale.com/forsale/KY/louisville/3660683975/
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> for our purposes of shipping to Australia the rear opening hatch means we wont have to relocate the door
> we will have to build a bed shower toilet and table but we think a new interior will be easier than dealing with exterior mods.
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> does anybody know this vehicle and have an opinion
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> thanks
> trevor
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> Trevor
> Brisbane Australia
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| Re: [GMCnet] opinions on rv for sale [message #213879 is a reply to message #213875] |
Wed, 10 July 2013 09:33 |
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I didn't see any reference to a topside access. The escape route out the back is neat, though!
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> From: mickeysss@me.com
> Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:22:04 -0700
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] opinions on rv for sale
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> I like the design myself, with the top escape route and view. Very bold design. mickey anaheim ca. 77 palm beach,
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> On Jul 10, 2013, at 6:15 AM, Daniel Jarvis wrote:
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> > A great tailgating vehicle. Looks like way more than $17k put into it...
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> > Dan in NC
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> > On 7/10/2013 3:18 AM, Trevor Pordage wrote:
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> >> My wife and i have been searching for our new gmc and have come across this unit in Louisville
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> >> http://www.gmcmotorhomesforsale.com/forsale/KY/louisville/3660683975/
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> >> for our purposes of shipping to Australia the rear opening hatch means we wont have to relocate the door
> >> we will have to build a bed shower toilet and table but we think a new interior will be easier than dealing with exterior mods.
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> >> does anybody know this vehicle and have an opinion
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> >> thanks
> >> trevor
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| Re: opinions on rv for sale [message #213880 is a reply to message #213856] |
Wed, 10 July 2013 09:43 |
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Perhaps the rear hatch will allow licensing the coach in Australia, but it won't really be much of a virtue when/if the coach is converted back to a "liveable coach" (unless you want a full-size hatch as part of your bedroom - along with the leaks that would likely come with it). And even if you re-seal the rear hatch, you will be entering/exiting the coach from the wrong (street) side from then on.
To me, it seems that it would be preferable to find a more liveable coach in great mechanical condition as a starting point, unless you plan to gut anything you buy and start over (intriguing, but costly). A lot of the value with the Louisville coach is in the toy hauler conversion, which (correct me if I'm wrong) will actually be a detriment to rebuilding this coach up to its final configuration.
Not to mention Louisville isn't too close to any shipping point...
Mark Hickey
Mesa, AZ
1978 Royale Center Kitchen
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| Re: [GMCnet] opinions on rv for sale [message #213883 is a reply to message #213879] |
Wed, 10 July 2013 10:08 |
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Richard RV
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| k2gkk wrote on Wed, 10 July 2013 07:33 |
I didn't see any reference to a topside access. The escape route out the back is neat, though!
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It is odd that the topside access wasn't mentioned, but Mickey picked up on it. I had to go back and look. The roof deck railing opening is at the front, and there's a ladder visible through the window going up through the enlarged AC framed opening.
Richard
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| Re: opinions on rv for sale [message #213884 is a reply to message #213856] |
Wed, 10 July 2013 10:09 |
hertfordnc
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| cadelec wrote on Wed, 10 July 2013 02:18 |
for our purposes of shipping to Australia the rear opening hatch means we wont have to relocate the door
we will have to build a bed shower toilet and table but we think a new interior will be easier than dealing with exterior mods.
does anybody know this vehicle and have an opinion
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Oh, EVERYBODY has an opinion,
That is a very cool coach for its intended purpose but you gotta' really love diamond plate.
Will you make an extended trip to the States for your final purchase?
Do i understand correctly that the entrance door has to be on the left? Do you have to convert to right hand drive also?
If i were in your situation i would start with Jim K in California or Jim B in Florida and get a price for the door conversion and get one of them to help help you find a coach in their area.
The door conversion might not be so bad if you can leave the existing and get a donor for the other side, which either of the jims is likely to have.
Dave & Ellen Silva
Hertford, NC
76 Birchaven, 1-ton and other stuff
Currently planning the Great american Road Trip Summer 2021
It's gonna take a lot of Adderall to get this thing right.
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| Re: [GMCnet] opinions on rv for sale [message #213892 is a reply to message #213884] |
Wed, 10 July 2013 10:25 |
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Dave,
FYI modifications to vehicles in Australia must be reviewed and meet AUSTRALIAN regulations.
Converting to RHD in New South Wales must be overseen by an engineer with a degree in automotive engineering that holds a "ticket"
to approve said modification.
If you add a second door you loose approximately 24 inches of wall / floor space which is at a premium in a GMC.
Regards,
Rob
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Oh, EVERYBODY has an opinion,
That is a very cool coach for its intended purpose but you gotta' really love diamond plate.
Will you make an extended trip to the States for your final purchase?
Do i understand correctly that the entrance door has to be on the left? Do you have to convert to right hand drive also?
If i were in your situation i would start with Jim K in California or Jim B in Florida and get a price for the door conversion and
get one of them to help help you find a coach in their area.
The door conversion might not be so bad if you can leave the existing and get a donor for the other side, which either of the jims
is likely to have.
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| Re: opinions on rv for sale [message #213911 is a reply to message #213856] |
Wed, 10 July 2013 11:48 |
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not sure if I would want to travel accross the US without a bathroom. one of the best parts of having a motorhome is to have your own bathroom when you are needed, and the family needs it.
I would think the cost of installing a bathroom, would be equal to moving or adding a door?
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
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| Re: [GMCnet] opinions on rv for sale [message #213927 is a reply to message #213892] |
Wed, 10 July 2013 13:59 |
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| Robert Mueller wrote on Wed, 10 July 2013 08:25 |
Dave,
FYI modifications to vehicles in Australia must be reviewed and meet AUSTRALIAN regulations.
Converting to RHD in New South Wales must be overseen by an engineer with a degree in automotive engineering that holds a "ticket"
to approve said modification.
If you add a second door you loose approximately 24 inches of wall / floor space which is at a premium in a GMC.
Regards,
Rob
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Rob,
What would happen if you had the modifications done here in the US (by Jim Bounds, maybe) and THEN shipped it to Australia? Would it still need to be certified by an engineer?
That might be an easier way to do it.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] opinions on rv for sale [message #214001 is a reply to message #213887] |
Thu, 11 July 2013 05:11 |
cadelec
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| Robert Mueller wrote on Thu, 11 July 2013 01:17 |
Trev,
The rear door may not cut it, NevilleC out in WA added a door there but someone else wanted to do that and the authorities in that
state said it was too far from the driver seat.
According to QLD transport question 7 is
Does the vehicle have an outward facing or sliding door on the left hand side of the vehicle?
Note The door must allow a normal size person to easily enter or exit the living cabin of the vehicle without use of external fixtures and must be free of impediments
Here is a link
we will either get it registered first and then do the interior or place a beed each side in the rear and leave between them free to exit in an emergency .
we dont plan on using this door at all it is just to satisfy the rego requirements
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Brisbane Australia
Siesta Koala 76 Edgemont (old Bobby Moores)
71 Cadillac Eldo Convert
58 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Project
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| Re: [GMCnet] opinions on rv for sale [message #214002 is a reply to message #213927] |
Thu, 11 July 2013 05:18 |
cadelec
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| Carl S. wrote on Thu, 11 July 2013 04:59 |
| Robert Mueller wrote on Wed, 10 July 2013 08:25 |
Dave,
FYI modifications to vehicles in Australia must be reviewed and meet AUSTRALIAN regulations.
Converting to RHD in New South Wales must be overseen by an engineer with a degree in automotive engineering that holds a "ticket"
to approve said modification.
If you add a second door you loose approximately 24 inches of wall / floor space which is at a premium in a GMC.
Regards,
Rob
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Rob,
What would happen if you had the modifications done here in the US (by Jim Bounds, maybe) and THEN shipped it to Australia? Would it still need to be certified by an engineer?
That might be an easier way to do it.
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from my discussions with an engineer
he will charge around $2000 due to the age of the vehicle i can carry out the work my self but i need to document and he needs to see the conversion at various stages.
If i get the GVM reduced to 4500 KG i only need a car licence to drive this and then as the vehicle is over 30 years old it classifies as a special interest vehicle therefore i can leave it LHD
if the work was carreied out overseas if there were photos taken and documentation to back up the photos we will be able to get it engineered.
Trevor
Brisbane Australia
Siesta Koala 76 Edgemont (old Bobby Moores)
71 Cadillac Eldo Convert
58 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Project
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| Re: opinions on rv for sale [message #214004 is a reply to message #213911] |
Thu, 11 July 2013 05:20 |
cadelec
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| lqqkatjon wrote on Thu, 11 July 2013 02:48 |
not sure if I would want to travel accross the US without a bathroom. one of the best parts of having a motorhome is to have your own bathroom when you are needed, and the family needs it.
I would think the cost of installing a bathroom, would be equal to moving or adding a door?
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have though about that but last trip was in a conversion van
porta potties are only 150 dollars for night time convenience.
we are used to these inconveniences out here .
Trevor
Brisbane Australia
Siesta Koala 76 Edgemont (old Bobby Moores)
71 Cadillac Eldo Convert
58 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Project
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| Re: opinions on rv for sale [message #214005 is a reply to message #213880] |
Thu, 11 July 2013 05:31 |
cadelec
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| habbyguy wrote on Thu, 11 July 2013 00:43 |
Not to mention Louisville isn't too close to any shipping point...
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we will have about a month of holiday when we fly over to pick up
we have found a cheap flights Brisbane to FIJI 4 hours stay a few days
Fiji to LA 8 hours
LA to St Louis or Dallas
rent a car have a look around take a 3-5 days to get to Louisville
then go for a drive
drop off at a port either new york
or LA we don't care where we go
Fly home Direct 13 hours
we are flexible with our travel destinations it will all depend on where we purchase a vehicle
Trevor
Brisbane Australia
Siesta Koala 76 Edgemont (old Bobby Moores)
71 Cadillac Eldo Convert
58 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Project
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| Re: [GMCnet] opinions on rv for sale [message #214006 is a reply to message #214002] |
Thu, 11 July 2013 06:01 |
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| cadelec wrote on Thu, 11 July 2013 03:18 |
from my discussions with an engineer
he will charge around $2000 due to the age of the vehicle i can carry out the work my self but i need to document and he needs to see the conversion at various stages.
If i get the GVM reduced to 4500 KG i only need a car licence to drive this and then as the vehicle is over 30 years old it classifies as a special interest vehicle therefore i can leave it LHD
if the work was carreied out overseas if there were photos taken and documentation to back up the photos we will be able to get it engineered.
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I wonder how much that coach weighs? They pulled a bunch of stuff out, but they added a lot, too. You might be ripping off a lot of the expensive and best features of that already-once-converted coach to modify it to conform to Australian regulations, and to get it down under the weight limit you mentioned.
Considering that the rear hatch and skydeck do nothing to aid in that conversion - the main issue is the left hand door, right? - wouldn't a more stock GMC with all of the conveniences already in place be an easier and cheaper modification? Then it's "just" swapping the dinette/bed and door.
I guess what I'm asking is whether there are other reasons that that coach does it for you. Why choose that one over a more standard and fully stocked coach?
Richard
'77 Birchaven TZE...777;
'76 Palm Beach under construction;
‘76 Edgemont waiting its turn
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