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| GMC for sale in Mesa, AZ [message #238254] |
Fri, 31 January 2014 17:42  |
habbyguy
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Just tripped over this one while I was out running errands this afternoon. Pretty rough, but it's possible it could be brought up to operating condition if the mechanicals are better than the external aesthetics.
It's located at 840 West University Drive, in Mesa, AZ (that's a couple miles east of the 101 for you local types).
Maybe a good candidate for a parts coach or for a REAL fixer-upper. Bring a spare air bag with you...
Here are a bunch of photos I snapped of it (note the TZE number for the archives):
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/fyi/p52726-not-mine-thankfully-but-the-seller.html
Mark Hickey
Mesa, AZ
1978 Royale Center Kitchen
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| Re: GMC for sale in Mesa, AZ [message #238270 is a reply to message #238267] |
Fri, 31 January 2014 18:37  |
mojoe
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Looks like a real solid restore to me if it runs and stops.
Joe Kemenczky..
1975 Eleganza ll " Odie " 75,000 miles..
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." - Mark Twain.
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| Re: GMC for sale in Mesa, AZ [message #238290 is a reply to message #238254] |
Fri, 31 January 2014 19:55 |
Chr$
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I've seen this one a few times. Last time on University around Dobson...
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"
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| Re: GMC for sale in Mesa, AZ [message #238301 is a reply to message #238254] |
Fri, 31 January 2014 21:00 |
BRDRVR
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Called him. Hes a lawyer looking to get 10k out of it. He said he wont sell it the way it is right now because its unsafe. His mechanic told him its unsafe to drive because the "hub boot" was bad that they are no longer available.
David Gourdine
http//www.blackrockdesertrvrental.com
booking@blackrockdesertrvrental.com
727-657-1955
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| Re: GMC for sale in Mesa, AZ [message #238341 is a reply to message #238301] |
Sat, 01 February 2014 07:07 |
habbyguy
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| BRDRVR wrote on Fri, 31 January 2014 20:00 |
Called him. Hes a lawyer looking to get 10k out of it. He said he wont sell it the way it is right now because its unsafe. His mechanic told him its unsafe to drive because the "hub boot" was bad that they are no longer available.
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If he can get $10k out of this rig, I'm going to drive over every vehicle I own and have him sell them for me. I hope you were able to gently break the harsh reality of the situation to him...
Mark Hickey
Mesa, AZ
1978 Royale Center Kitchen
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| Re: GMC for sale in Mesa, AZ [message #238371 is a reply to message #238254] |
Sat, 01 February 2014 11:53 |
BRDRVR
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Some men you just cant reach. I referred him to appliedgmc and thanked him for his time. Learned long ago not to argue with lawyers.
David Gourdine
http//www.blackrockdesertrvrental.com
booking@blackrockdesertrvrental.com
727-657-1955
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| Re: [GMCnet] GMC for sale in Mesa, AZ [message #238384 is a reply to message #238341] |
Sat, 01 February 2014 12:56 |
sgltrac
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True that Mark. That guy is delusional. I've run across many sellers like that. Time will educate him.
Todd Sullivan
Sully
77 royale
Seattle
> On Feb 1, 2014, at 5:07 AM, Mark <mark@habcycles.com> wrote:
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> BRDRVR wrote on Fri, 31 January 2014 20:00
>> Called him. Hes a lawyer looking to get 10k out of it. He said he wont sell it the way it is right now because its unsafe. His mechanic told him its unsafe to drive because the "hub boot" was bad that they are no longer available.
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> If he can get $10k out of this rig, I'm going to drive over every vehicle I own and have him sell them for me. I hope you were able to gently break the harsh reality of the situation to him...
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> Mark Hickey
> Mesa, AZ
> 1978 Royale Center Kitchen
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| Re: [GMCnet] GMC for sale in Mesa, AZ [message #238385 is a reply to message #238384] |
Sat, 01 February 2014 12:59 |
Ronald Pottol
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It would be nice if people like that could be reached before their coaches
rot away and end up junked.
:-(
On Sat, Feb 1, 2014 at 10:56 AM, Todd Sullivan <sgltrac@gmail.com> wrote:
> True that Mark. That guy is delusional. I've run across many sellers like
> that. Time will educate him.
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> Todd Sullivan
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> Sully
> 77 royale
> Seattle
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> > On Feb 1, 2014, at 5:07 AM, Mark <mark@habcycles.com> wrote:
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> > BRDRVR wrote on Fri, 31 January 2014 20:00
> >> Called him. Hes a lawyer looking to get 10k out of it. He said he wont
> sell it the way it is right now because its unsafe. His mechanic told him
> its unsafe to drive because the "hub boot" was bad that they are no longer
> available.
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> > If he can get $10k out of this rig, I'm going to drive over every
> vehicle I own and have him sell them for me. I hope you were able to
> gently break the harsh reality of the situation to him...
> > --
> > Mark Hickey
> > Mesa, AZ
> > 1978 Royale Center Kitchen
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| Re: [GMCnet] GMC for sale in Mesa, AZ [message #238387 is a reply to message #238385] |
Sat, 01 February 2014 13:07 |
sgltrac
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The beauty is that everything that rots is easily replaceable. Not only that but if that one is original the rot is already there.
Todd Sullivan
Sully
77 royale
Seattle
> On Feb 1, 2014, at 10:59 AM, Ronald Pottol <ronaldpottol@gmail.com> wrote:
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> It would be nice if people like that could be reached before their coaches
> rot away and end up junked.
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> :-(
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>> On Sat, Feb 1, 2014 at 10:56 AM, Todd Sullivan <sgltrac@gmail.com> wrote:
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>> True that Mark. That guy is delusional. I've run across many sellers like
>> that. Time will educate him.
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>> Todd Sullivan
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>> Sully
>> 77 royale
>> Seattle
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>>> On Feb 1, 2014, at 5:07 AM, Mark <mark@habcycles.com> wrote:
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>>> BRDRVR wrote on Fri, 31 January 2014 20:00
>>>> Called him. Hes a lawyer looking to get 10k out of it. He said he wont
>> sell it the way it is right now because its unsafe. His mechanic told him
>> its unsafe to drive because the "hub boot" was bad that they are no longer
>> available.
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>>> If he can get $10k out of this rig, I'm going to drive over every
>> vehicle I own and have him sell them for me. I hope you were able to
>> gently break the harsh reality of the situation to him...
>>> --
>>> Mark Hickey
>>> Mesa, AZ
>>> 1978 Royale Center Kitchen
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| Re: GMC for sale in Mesa, AZ [message #238434 is a reply to message #238254] |
Sat, 01 February 2014 21:30 |
BRDRVR
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He said he paid 13k and over the last couple years he had taken 2 trips to Nevada.
David Gourdine
http//www.blackrockdesertrvrental.com
booking@blackrockdesertrvrental.com
727-657-1955
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| Re: GMC for sale in Mesa, AZ [message #238448 is a reply to message #238254] |
Sat, 01 February 2014 23:39 |
BRDRVR
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Starting from the stand point that we all drive 40yo RVs, what do any of us know what reasonable is? All I know is that a 10k unit will not work in my business model and Im not gonna embarrass him or me by offering his 2500. Its better to smile, thank him for his time and move on. But I still have his contact info if your a buyer at $10000. Let me know
David Gourdine
http//www.blackrockdesertrvrental.com
booking@blackrockdesertrvrental.com
727-657-1955
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| Re: GMC for sale in Mesa, AZ [message #238455 is a reply to message #238254] |
Sun, 02 February 2014 00:28 |
BRDRVR
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My units have to be drivers in the fact that they dont leak fluids
burn oil and start when you turn the key. It is true that when Im looking at a potential unit I am concerned less with the drive-ability than the operational functions of the coach but regardless I cant rent out a unit for 5k with a rod knock or no 3rd gear. Most of the coaches I have came from estates of owners that cared for them and the trustee doesnt know the value and just wants them gone. In the past I have towed them out and driven them out. I have found that I have better luck with the coaches that have made the 3000 mile trip as opposed to those that havent. Burning Man is held only 12 miles from our ranch but when the gates open on Sunday there can be a 7 hr wait stretched back to our property. Our units got to be able to handle a slow 7 hr stop and go idle without vapor locking or overheating in 100 degrees @ 4500ft above sea level.
David Gourdine
http//www.blackrockdesertrvrental.com
booking@blackrockdesertrvrental.com
727-657-1955
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| Re: GMC for sale in Mesa, AZ [message #238463 is a reply to message #238371] |
Sun, 02 February 2014 07:45 |
Joe Weir
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| BRDRVR wrote on Sat, 01 February 2014 11:53 |
Some men you just cant reach. ..
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Delusional is the word you are searching for. Unfortunately, the spike in prices a few years back put a few folks into GMCs at astronomical prices. Still, this example may have been worth 13k a few years back, but the market has cooled and it doesn't look like he has maintained it at all.
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Learned long ago not to argue with lawyers.
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You are both frustrated, but the lawyer enjoys it?
76 Birchaven - "Wicked Mistress" - New engine, trans, alum radiator, brakes, Sully airbags, fuel lines, seats, adult beverage center... those Coachmen guys were really thinking about us second hand owners by including that beverage center...
Columbia, SC.
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| Re: GMC for sale in Mesa, AZ [message #238464 is a reply to message #238455] |
Sun, 02 February 2014 07:49 |
Bob de Kruyff
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| BRDRVR wrote on Sat, 01 February 2014 23:28 |
My units have to be drivers in the fact that they dont leak fluids
burn oil and start when you turn the key. It is true that when Im looking at a potential unit I am concerned less with the drive-ability than the operational functions of the coach but regardless I cant rent out a unit for 5k with a rod knock or no 3rd gear. Most of the coaches I have came from estates of owners that cared for them and the trustee doesnt know the value and just wants them gone. In the past I have towed them out and driven them out. I have found that I have better luck with the coaches that have made the 3000 mile trip as opposed to those that havent. Burning Man is held only 12 miles from our ranch but when the gates open on Sunday there can be a 7 hr wait stretched back to our property. Our units got to be able to handle a slow 7 hr stop and go idle without vapor locking or overheating in 100 degrees @ 4500ft above sea level.
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Well now all this has my curiosity going and I'm going to drive by and have a look at it--hope I don't catch anything 
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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