| New to GMCs – Asking what these should go for or what most of you would be willing to pay? [message #234120] |
Fri, 27 December 2013 11:07  |
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Hello Everyone,
Some of you may already know that I need to get some items that are out west, back east to our place.
Right now I’m seriously looking at purchasing 2 GMCs to do so.
I’ll also end up with something for my money over renting a truck and trailer to do the same job.
One to use in the future and one for all the parts stuff I need/want and I should be able to drive both back east.
The following is for my education and to hopefully help me from over paying when I do purchase.
I have been looking for something to suit my needs and I could use some guidance.
Because I’m new to the GMC MH world I have no clue what GMC MH coaches and parts coaches are going go.
I do understand that a lot has to do with what someone is willing to pay.
(FYI – I have been paying $1,000 to $1,500ea for our (6) Ultravans that need full restoration. My feeling is that they are rare compared to the GMC. There were only around 375 Ultravans made compared to what around 8,000 GMCs. So my way of thinking may be way off – But why would a GMC coach for parts or that needs restoration cost more?)
What would a knowledgeable GMC person be willing to pay for the following 3 items – if you were interested in buying any of them?
Item #1
The first one I looked at was a 73 GMC HM rolling frame only with a complete 455 power plant.
Small Bonus: It does have a Rockwell aluminum intake
Bad it has no rear air bags.
At one point I was interest – but I felt it was too pricey for what one was getting.
Owner asking $1,800 for item #1.
I would have paid $500 and maybe $750. (How close am I with my value?)
What I wanted #1 for:
I wanted the power plant, the wider front frame section than what one would find in the Toronado car and the rear frame section to turn into a trailer.
I needed a way to haul a rare boat back east and I thought I might put a platform on the rear frame section to place the boat and trailer on top of and use a tow bar to tow it all back east.
(However, that would mean I had to (a) drive out there and back or (b) fly out rent a truck and tow it back = either way I felt I was wasting money and with (a) I would have been away from home too long.)
Item #2 (I do plan to purchase #2 – if an agreement can be reached that both parties can live with.)
While looking for other options I came across a 73 GMC that runs.
It is in sad shape, good for parts; it runs but might not be fully road worthy at this time.
It also has front end play – to be figured out.
It might need a steering box to get it across country.
But I should be able to get it on the road for at least one trip back east and then I could part it out – like I want.
I would use what I wanted, sell what I could to recoup some of the cost and give way (pay it forward to help others with some stuff too).
Things that are missing or it never had:
It has no awnings. The generator, some interior and the front grill have been removed.
I have no idea how old the tires are.
I believe it was last driven (kind of local) in 2009 to get it to the current owner’s house.
One Bonus and why I’m interested: It has a 455 with TBI and Electronic distributor.
What I want #2 for:
I want to use the same stuff as with item #1.
However, I would tow the rare boat and trailer and end up with a TBI system over a carburetor.
Owner wants: $2,500 firm for item #2.
I would like to pay $1,500 and maybe $2,000 as a parts coach. (More so if it does need a steering box?)
Item #3 (I also plan to purchase #3 - if an agreement can be reached by all parties.)
A 76 GMC MH I came across a couple of weeks after talking to the owner’s of item #2.
I was told this GMC was last used 2 years ago.
This GMC looks nicer inside and out than #2 and it has a generator and 3 awnings which #2 does not.
It should be saved and used for what it was meant for and not to become a parts coach.
The interior is original and from pictures it looks clean. However, the headliner is falling down in places.
I was told it has a newer refrigerator and roof AC both less than 5 years old was their guess.
This coach I would not only use it to get back east but we should be able to start camping much sooner than any of our other coaches.
They want $3,500 for item #3.
I’m thinking more like $2,500 and maybe $3,000 for what I know and have seen in pictures.
Are my valuations close or would I be over paying?
Thank you so much for your advice!
Tony (Ontario Canada)
Marie and I are blessed to have had a 2nd chance to buy our farm.
Still hoping and more importantly praying to be able to build a garage.
Our 1970 Ultravan #520 has an Olds Toronado 455 in back.
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