| Interested in finding a Coach [message #240407] |
Tue, 18 February 2014 19:06  |
HappyinWI
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Hi forum,
My family of 5 is looking for a GMC to travel around in. I have a fair amount of experience with cars (owned over 20 of them in 20 years). And with 1970's campers. Here's a picture of our last camper, a 1972 VW Contempo conversion. We made it reliable and drove it to Toronto and to KC from Wisconsin a few times.
Hated to get rid of that rig, but the family was growing and it just was not big enough. We transitioned to a large pop-up camper, but the family has grown once again, which has brought us to this GMC.
Anyway, I have posted a request to the facebook group, but figured I'd post it here as well. The wife and I are looking for a rig that sleeps 6 in the upper midwest (I've been burned traveling to buy a camper in the past and would like it to be somewhat local). We are looking to spend 8-15K for a livable reliable rig. We have seen a few hopeful units, but nothing we have settled on. There is a nice Palm Beach for sale in Indianapolis that we may go look at in the next week or so, but if you know of any others please point me in that direction.
Joshua and family
Hopefully searching for our mobile adventure wagon
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| Re: Interested in finding a Coach [message #240426 is a reply to message #240421] |
Tue, 18 February 2014 20:42  |
Keith V
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that one looks decent enough definitly not pretty...
If you want help I live in Minneapolis Minnesota.
Keith Vasilakes
Mounds View. MN
75 ex Royale GMC
ask me about MicroLevel
Cell, 763-732-3419
My427v8@hotmail.com
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| Re: Interested in finding a Coach [message #240436 is a reply to message #240407] |
Tue, 18 February 2014 23:01 |
Rowlie
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I know of a couple for sale in Indy if you're heading this way. One priced a little high, but the guy may be willing to come down. The other is priced low, but needs a lot of love.
Eric Rowland
'76 Palm Beach
Indianapolis, Indiana
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| Re: Interested in finding a Coach [message #240462 is a reply to message #240407] |
Wed, 19 February 2014 08:52 |
habbyguy
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You're money ahead if you can find a very well-maintained / updated coach. Find the right one and the previous owners will have spent far more than your budget on preparing your "new" coach to travel the country reliably and comfortably. Buy a project and your get to spend lots of hours working on it, which can be rewarding as well, but will no doubt end up costing you lots more by the time you're done.
There is a mountain of info on the various GMC-related websites and forums, so I'd recommend absorbing as much of it as you can. Don't get in a hurry, and the right coach will turn up. I scoured the country for months before finally (and realistically) limiting my search to the southwest. I finally found the "right one" in west Los Angeles and have never had a moment's regret.
You'll want to make sure you save some of your budget for the inevitable glitches that might render your "new" coach not-quite-ready for the great American road trip (like tires that are out of date, suspension components that need a little love, air bags that are past their expiration date, etc.). But your path is a great one - you'll be driving a classic that has yet to be truly equaled (IMHO, that is...).
Mark Hickey
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1978 Royale Center Kitchen
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| Re: Interested in finding a Coach [message #240471 is a reply to message #240411] |
Wed, 19 February 2014 09:54 |
HappyinWI
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David, I've called on that one and spoke to the owner for a while. He is really attached to it and is not sure about selling. They had the some head work done to it and would most likely need some work before it would make it back to Madison. Really nice guy though and you can tell he cares a lot for the old girl.
Joshua and family
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| Re: Interested in finding a Coach [message #240473 is a reply to message #240436] |
Wed, 19 February 2014 10:04 |
HappyinWI
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| Rowlie wrote on Tue, 18 February 2014 23:01 |
I know of a couple for sale in Indy if you're heading this way. One priced a little high, but the guy may be willing to come down. The other is priced low, but needs a lot of love.
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We are looking at two of them at Mount Comfort RV near Indy.
Looking at the options, this one seems to be the best option.
It already has Alcoa rims and the awnings which are big savings. The body and interior are in good shape and the rig has low miles (40K).
Joshua and family
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| Re: [GMCnet] Interested in finding a Coach [message #240474 is a reply to message #240456] |
Wed, 19 February 2014 10:08 |
HappyinWI
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Rob,
Thanks, that is a pretty good looking option. Though I am not certain that there is enough sleeping space.
Thanks,
Joshua
Joshua and family
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| Re: [GMCnet] Interested in finding a Coach [message #240494 is a reply to message #240456] |
Wed, 19 February 2014 15:28 |
cadelec
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this one has been for sale for almost year i sent them an email in may last year in june at that time they had it at $9500
could be time to make a silly offer
Trevor
Brisbane Australia
Siesta Koala 76 Edgemont (old Bobby Moores)
71 Cadillac Eldo Convert
58 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham Project
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| Re: Interested in finding a Coach [message #240495 is a reply to message #240462] |
Wed, 19 February 2014 15:35 |
cadelec
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i agree do not rush. i would keep looking at everything no matter where one day the right one will show up . this community pointed me in the correct direction. with these peoples support i would be confident to let them help choose with you.
i did and bought sight unseen a coach in Indiana i flew in and it is now in Australia. i did blow a transmission and to be fair i should of had it serviced before i went on the trip. but i am still very happy.
| habbyguy wrote on Wed, 19 February 2014 08:52 |
You're money ahead if you can find a very well-maintained / updated coach. Find the right one and the previous owners will have spent far more than your budget on preparing your "new" coach to travel the country reliably and comfortably. Buy a project and your get to spend lots of hours working on it, which can be rewarding as well, but will no doubt end up costing you lots more by the time you're done.
There is a mountain of info on the various GMC-related websites and forums, so I'd recommend absorbing as much of it as you can. Don't get in a hurry, and the right coach will turn up. I scoured the country for months before finally (and realistically) limiting my search to the southwest. I finally found the "right one" in west Los Angeles and have never had a moment's regret.
You'll want to make sure you save some of your budget for the inevitable glitches that might render your "new" coach not-quite-ready for the great American road trip (like tires that are out of date, suspension components that need a little love, air bags that are past their expiration date, etc.). But your path is a great one - you'll be driving a classic that has yet to be truly equaled (IMHO, that is...).
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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] Interested in finding a Coach [message #240504 is a reply to message #240474] |
Wed, 19 February 2014 17:01 |
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USAussie
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Joshua,
Here's a link to the 26 foot Avion Brochure: http://www.bdub.net/publications/Avion2/avion-int-261.htm
The brochure shows that you have the twin beds down the back and the dinette converts to bed as well.
Unfortunately the seller is asking a bit too much for the coach, I'd say today it's worth what NADA says it is which is about $5000.
DEPENDING on it's condition up close and personal.
Regards,
Rob M.
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From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Joshua
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Interested in finding a Coach
Rob,
Thanks, that is a pretty good looking option. Though I am not certain that there is enough sleeping space.
Thanks,
Joshua
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| Re: [GMCnet] Interested in finding a Coach [message #240510 is a reply to message #240504] |
Wed, 19 February 2014 17:34 |
tphipps
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Tough to get 6 in an Avion. 2adults, and two small children would be sleeping capacity. The dinette is not long enough for an Adult or big kid. No bunks.
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: [GMCnet] Interested in finding a Coach [message #240516 is a reply to message #240512] |
Wed, 19 February 2014 19:03 |
C Boyd
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I`ll check tomorrow Rob. I can`t member. It would be a good place for a streetcar type strap for us graceful folks that trip over the ski box.
I'm probably wrong but I could have sworn that my parts Avion had brackets in the ceiling for bunks but no bunks. I couldn't figger
out why that was.
Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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| Re: Interested in finding a Coach [message #240526 is a reply to message #240407] |
Wed, 19 February 2014 20:35 |
Joe Weir
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Welcome to the fun from a fellow VW refugee:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6405/kermit.jpg
Lots of good info here. You will have an easier time finding the right coach with this group.
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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