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RandyM
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I have officially joined the fraternity, yesterday I purchased a 1978 Royale Rear Bath GMC.
It is bare on the inside, and ready for refurbishing. The motor and trans are in good shape, the trip home, about 80 miles, went without a hitch. Alcoa's all around including the spare, and lots of spare parts. It has an awning, but the cover will have to be replaced. This will be a long term project, but I look forward to the process.
Anybody in the San Antonio area, that has some advice or tips, I am all ears.
Randy
San Antonio, TX
1978 Royale
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| Re: [GMCnet] New owner [message #242767 is a reply to message #242759] |
Sat, 08 March 2014 12:13  |
Kimberlea Weeks
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On behalf of GMC Motorhomes International, I would personally like to
invite you to the GMC Motorhome Community!
Check us out! We are having a spring convention in Montgomery, Texas from
March 21-27, 2014. The GMC Classics (your local club) will be utilizing the
Convention as their spring rally. Alot of Texans will be there.
Check it out:
Registration, etc.: http://www.gmcmi.com/2014s_conv_info/
Current information on vendors, schedule, etc.:
http://www.gmcmi.com/gmcmi-online/
And follow us on facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/GMCMI
If you have any questions (like you would like to come for a couple days)
please do not hesitate to contact me directly!
Welcome aboard....kim
On Sat, Mar 8, 2014 at 11:32 AM, Randy Meek <randallmeek@sbcglobal.net>wrote:
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> I have officially joined the fraternity, yesterday I purchased a 1978
> Royale Rear Bath GMC.
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> It is bare on the inside, and ready for refurbishing. The motor and trans
> are in good shape, the trip home, about 80 miles, went without a hitch.
> Alcoa's all around including the spare, and lots of spare parts. It has an
> awning, but the cover will have to be replaced. This will be a long term
> project, but I look forward to the process.
>
> Anybody in the San Antonio area, that has some advice or tips, I am all
> ears.
>
> Randy
> San Antonio, TX
> 1978 Royale
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| Re: New owner [message #242768 is a reply to message #242759] |
Sat, 08 March 2014 12:25 |
Jim Rountree
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Location: San Antonio, TX
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Hi Randy
I am Jim Rountree in SA. call 210-860-5834
Jim Rountree
San Antonio,TX
76 PB,
76 Royale RB
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| Re: New owner [message #242777 is a reply to message #242759] |
Sat, 08 March 2014 14:28 |
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Matt Colie
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| RandyM wrote on Sat, 08 March 2014 12:32 |
I have officially joined the fraternity, yesterday I purchased a 1978 Royale Rear Bath GMC.
It is bare on the inside, and ready for refurbishing. The motor and trans are in good shape, the trip home, about 80 miles, went without a hitch. Alcoa's all around including the spare, and lots of spare parts. It has an awning, but the cover will have to be replaced. This will be a long term project, but I look forward to the process.
Anybody in the San Antonio area, that has some advice or tips, I am all ears.
Randy
San Antonio, TX
1978 Royale
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Randy,
Welcome to the group/family/cult/asylum....
You came to the right place. It is a good thing that you said upfront that it is a Royale (Coachman build), because there are differences, but there are also people here that can tell you exactly what those differences are and mean.
Do you have the manuals? If no, they can all be downloaded at http://www.bdub.net/GMCLinks.html Then, when you need answers (and you will), you will know the correct names for the parts you are dealing with.
Montgomery is probably a 4 hour drive for you, but it would easily be worth a couple of days to get to see what all goes on. Just after we bought the coach, we got to spend the day at the last day of a rally. Big Mistake. We should have blown off the Friday business meeting and gone to the rally. (Thanks again Emery)
Finally, I realized when I got in with this crowd that it was much the same as the watermen that I have know all my life. So, I decided to paraphrase the way a new owner or vessel is greeted in that world. So,
My the Good Lord bless this coach and all those that set forth within her.
Welcome Randy
Hope to see you at Montgomery.
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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| Re: New owner [message #242794 is a reply to message #242759] |
Sat, 08 March 2014 18:09 |
Steve
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Location: East Greenville, Pa
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Welcome aboard!
1978 GMC Royal
Eastern Pennslyvania
1968 Chevrolet C20 396 Camper Special
1969 Chevrolet C20 Camper Special
1985 Buick Electra Park Avenue
1992 Camaro 25th Anniversary Heretage Edition Black
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| Re: New owner [message #242814 is a reply to message #242759] |
Sat, 08 March 2014 19:28 |
kerry pinkerton
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Location: Harvest, Al
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Congrats Randy. You got one of the best floor plans imo.
You will really do yourself a big favor if you can make it to the Montgomery GMCMI rally in a couple weeks. You'll see more coaches, options, and products than you ever be able to see in one place...well at least without going to another GMCMI rally and you're not going to get much closer than Montgomery. Plus you'll get to meet a ton of knowledgeable folks and get a ton of great ideas.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: New owner [message #242829 is a reply to message #242768] |
Sat, 08 March 2014 21:24 |
Carl S.
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| Jim Rountree wrote on Sat, 08 March 2014 11:25 |
Hi Randy
I am Jim Rountree in SA. call 210-860-5834
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I was just about to suggest getting in touch with Jim Rountree. I met him about a year ago when I delivered a generator to him for Rob M. He is a wealth of GMC knowledge and experience, not to mention parts. You are lucky to have a guy like him near you.
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] New owner [message #242847 is a reply to message #242829] |
Sat, 08 March 2014 23:00 |
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USAussie
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G'day,
Jim I one hell of a fabricator, his GMC has the ULTIMATE front end in it!
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/shawnee-ok-convention-spring-2012/p43537-some-serious-front-bra.html
The control arms are forged steel!
Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Carl Stouffer
Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2014 2:25 PM
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] New owner
I was just about to suggest getting in touch with Jim Rountree. I met him about a year ago when I delivered a generator to him for
Rob M. He is a wealth of GMC knowledge and experience, not to mention parts. You are lucky to have a guy like him near you.
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Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: New owner [message #242856 is a reply to message #242854] |
Sun, 09 March 2014 07:59 |
tphipps
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Short drive from S.A. To Conroe. Drive over Saturday morning, tour coaches, spend night in area motel, visit your new GMC friends, drive home Sunday. Only thing I would add is bring significant other.
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: [GMCnet] New owner [message #243178 is a reply to message #242759] |
Wed, 12 March 2014 13:32 |
Rob
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Congrats and another new owner here! I get to move from lurker to owner!
I picked up my GMC in Eugene, Oregon on Sunday - the seller came across from the coast to meet me. I got in and drove it back the 350ish miles to Victoria, BC - it ran great!
Many mechanical upgrades done (EFI, quad bags with wireless, 1 ton front-end, etc...), just needs some roof sealing and interior finishing...
Rob
76 Royale - Rear Twins/Dry Bath
Victoria, BC
gmc@thebaileys.ca
On 2014-03-08, at 9:32 AM, Randy Meek wrote:
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> I have officially joined the fraternity, yesterday I purchased a 1978 Royale Rear Bath GMC.
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> It is bare on the inside, and ready for refurbishing. The motor and trans are in good shape, the trip home, about 80 miles, went without a hitch. Alcoa's all around including the spare, and lots of spare parts. It has an awning, but the cover will have to be replaced. This will be a long term project, but I look forward to the process.
>
> Anybody in the San Antonio area, that has some advice or tips, I am all ears.
>
> Randy
> San Antonio, TX
> 1978 Royale
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| Re: New owner [message #243179 is a reply to message #242759] |
Wed, 12 March 2014 13:45 |
George Beckman
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| RandyM wrote on Sat, 08 March 2014 09:32 |
I have officially joined the fraternity, yesterday I purchased a 1978 Royale Rear Bath GMC.
It is bare on the inside, and ready for refurbishing. The motor and trans are in good shape, the trip home, about 80 miles, went without a hitch. Alcoa's all around including the spare, and lots of spare parts. It has an awning, but the cover will have to be replaced. This will be a long term project, but I look forward to the process.
Anybody in the San Antonio area, that has some advice or tips, I am all ears.
Randy
San Antonio, TX
1978 Royale
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Welcome! The advice I would give is this. The GMC community is not a judging group. Folks show up in rigs that could make you drool and folks show up with primer and who knows what inside. No one cares. So start attending GMC rallies. A fixed date trip will spur you into action to get the water working better or the stove or the refrigerator. Start enjoying before it is "ready".
'74 Eleganza, SE, Howell + EBL
Best Wishes,
George
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| Re: New owner [message #243185 is a reply to message #243184] |
Wed, 12 March 2014 14:12 |
Otterwan
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POIDH!!!
1977 Birchaven, Lynnwood WA - "We may not be able to stop all evil in the world, but I know that how we treat one another is entirely up to us."
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| Re: [GMCnet] New owner [message #243192 is a reply to message #243178] |
Wed, 12 March 2014 14:38 |
dwayne jacobson[1]
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Rob
Welcome to a great group of Highly Intelligent Individuals.
Next in line is to Join FMCA www.*fmca*.com
then join GMC-Cascaders www.gmc-cacaders.com
Then look up the link to the Black List and download it.
Then plan on attending our next Cascaders Rally to be held in Wilsonville,
OR - May 22nd weekend
We havbe another coming in July to be held at the Arlington Airport and
then in August one in Victoria
you can contact Gordon for info on the Victoria one. Gordon is on the
Island.
We are in white Rock and look forward to meeting.
Best regards
Dwayne and Sharon Jacobson
77 Kingsley
On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 11:32 AM, Rob <gmc@thebaileys.ca> wrote:
> Congrats and another new owner here! I get to move from lurker to owner!
>
> I picked up my GMC in Eugene, Oregon on Sunday - the seller came across
> from the coast to meet me. I got in and drove it back the 350ish miles to
> Victoria, BC - it ran great!
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> Many mechanical upgrades done (EFI, quad bags with wireless, 1 ton
> front-end, etc...), just needs some roof sealing and interior finishing...
>
> Rob
> 76 Royale - Rear Twins/Dry Bath
> Victoria, BC
> gmc@thebaileys.ca
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> On 2014-03-08, at 9:32 AM, Randy Meek wrote:
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> > I have officially joined the fraternity, yesterday I purchased a 1978
> Royale Rear Bath GMC.
> >
> > It is bare on the inside, and ready for refurbishing. The motor and
> trans are in good shape, the trip home, about 80 miles, went without a
> hitch. Alcoa's all around including the spare, and lots of spare parts. It
> has an awning, but the cover will have to be replaced. This will be a long
> term project, but I look forward to the process.
> >
> > Anybody in the San Antonio area, that has some advice or tips, I am all
> ears.
> >
> > Randy
> > San Antonio, TX
> > 1978 Royale
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| Re: New owner [message #243203 is a reply to message #242759] |
Wed, 12 March 2014 17:12 |
Ultravan Owners
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Randy,
Congrats on your new coach and welcome to the site.
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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| Re: [GMCnet] New owner [message #243228 is a reply to message #243179] |
Wed, 12 March 2014 19:47 |
Ken Henderson
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George,
Your advice is certainly true. I've never been as badly harassed by GMCers
as I was at GMCMI, Marion, NC in the Fall of '98 when I'd just bought the
GMC in May and had it completely gutted. I got NO sympathy from anyone
when we showed up in our ''97 40' pusher instead of the decrepit GMC: "...What
do you mean, depriving us of the opportunity to see the innards of a
coach?..." "...We don't care if you'd have had to sleep on the floor..."!
Few coaches receive as much attention as the one Paul and Nancy Doane have
been refurbishing for a couple of years. The total absence of walls,
furniture, dashboard, etc., doesn't slow them down at all. :-)
Ken H.
On Wed, Mar 12, 2014 at 2:45 PM, George Beckman <gbeckman@pggp.com> wrote:
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> RandyM wrote on Sat, 08 March 2014 09:32
> > I have officially joined the fraternity, yesterday I purchased a 1978
> Royale Rear Bath GMC.
> >
> > It is bare on the inside, and ready for refurbishing. The motor and
> trans are in good shape, the trip home, about 80 miles, went without a
> hitch. Alcoa's all around including the spare, and lots of spare parts.
> It has an awning, but the cover will have to be replaced. This will be a
> long term project, but I look forward to the process.
> >
> > Anybody in the San Antonio area, that has some advice or tips, I am all
> ears.
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] New owner [message #243233 is a reply to message #243192] |
Wed, 12 March 2014 20:08 |
Rob
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Thanks!
Yes - I had the Black List with me for the drive back, just in case... I stopped briefly in Wilsonville - but I doubt I'll be able to get there in May.
I was watching the upcoming Victoria meet - but then realized it was "without GMC's"! That's no fun!
Rob
76 Royale - Rear Twins/Dry Bath
Victoria, BC
gmc@thebaileys.ca
On 2014-03-12, at 12:38 PM, dwayne jacobson wrote:
> Rob
> Welcome to a great group of Highly Intelligent Individuals.
>
> Next in line is to Join FMCA www.*fmca*.com
> then join GMC-Cascaders www.gmc-cacaders.com
> Then look up the link to the Black List and download it.
> Then plan on attending our next Cascaders Rally to be held in Wilsonville,
> OR - May 22nd weekend
> We havbe another coming in July to be held at the Arlington Airport and
> then in August one in Victoria
> you can contact Gordon for info on the Victoria one. Gordon is on the
> Island.
> We are in white Rock and look forward to meeting.
>
> Best regards
> Dwayne and Sharon Jacobson
> 77 Kingsley
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