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Wed, 02 July 2014 16:34  |
Sammy Williams
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Short version.... found a GMC it was given to me from an estate. ..gifted
to me. The p.o. was wanted to use it to tour the US its stock. Year
currently unknown its a 26. Ill post pics shortly. It may have 455 so it
may not be a 78. More info shortly
Sammy Williams
Manhattan ks
Unknown year GMC 26...
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| Re: [GMCnet] Found a GMC! [message #254150 is a reply to message #254149] |
Wed, 02 July 2014 16:45  |
cbryan
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Sammy,
You get the prize. Next guy who gets paid to haul one away will get it next. Can't beat zero. You can still get hurt, as you know, but most of the rest of us pay for that privilege. Congratulations!
Carey
Carey from Ennis, Texas
78 Royale, 500 Cadillac, Rance Baxter EFI.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Found a GMC! [message #254151 is a reply to message #254149] |
Wed, 02 July 2014 16:44 |
powerjon
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Sammy,
What the TZE number on the plate, it will give us some info.
JR Wright
GMC Great Laker MHC
GMC Eastern States
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78 GMC Buskirk 30’ Stretch
1975 GMC Avion (Under Reconstruction)
Michigan
On Jul 2, 2014, at 5:34 PM, Sammy Williams wrote:
> Short version.... found a GMC it was given to me from an estate. ..gifted
> to me. The p.o. was wanted to use it to tour the US its stock. Year
> currently unknown its a 26. Ill post pics shortly. It may have 455 so it
> may not be a 78. More info shortly
> Sammy Williams
> Manhattan ks
> Unknown year GMC 26...
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78 30' Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion Under Reconstruction
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| Re: [GMCnet] Found a GMC! [message #254152 is a reply to message #254149] |
Wed, 02 July 2014 16:45 |
James Hupy
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Finally!! Now the actual education begins. Have you ever won a live
goldfish at a carnival? By the time you buy the tank, pump, fish food, ick
stop, etc. that gold fish is no longer free. Same for GMC's. Welcome aboard
any how.
Jim Hupy
Presently in Ukiah, California on the way home to Salem, Or up Hwy 101 6210
miles on the clock so far. Been gone since May 22. What a ride. Use em,
don't park em.
On Jul 2, 2014 2:35 PM, "Sammy Williams" wrote:
> Short version.... found a GMC it was given to me from an estate. ..gifted
> to me. The p.o. was wanted to use it to tour the US its stock. Year
> currently unknown its a 26. Ill post pics shortly. It may have 455 so it
> may not be a 78. More info shortly
> Sammy Williams
> Manhattan ks
> Unknown year GMC 26...
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| Re: [GMCnet] Found a GMC! [message #254155 is a reply to message #254150] |
Wed, 02 July 2014 17:25 |
Sammy Williams
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I'll get a TZE when I get there to fire it up to drive it out. Was told it
runs, just needs jumping. We'll see. As stated, not the education and "fun"
begins.
Sammy Williams
Unknown yr GMC 26'
Manhattan, KS
On Wed, Jul 2, 2014 at 4:45 PM, Carey Bryan wrote:
> Sammy,
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> You get the prize. Next guy who gets paid to haul one away will get it
> next. Can't beat zero. You can still get hurt, as you know, but most of
> the
> rest of us pay for that privilege. Congratulations!
>
> Carey
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> 78 Royale, 500 Cadillac, Rance Baxter EFI.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Found a GMC! [message #254156 is a reply to message #254149] |
Wed, 02 July 2014 17:40 |
Carl S.
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Sammy Williams wrote on Wed, 02 July 2014 14:34Short version.... found a GMC it was given to me from an estate. ..gifted
to me. The p.o. was wanted to use it to tour the US its stock. Year
currently unknown its a 26. Ill post pics shortly. It may have 455 so it
may not be a 78. More info shortly
Sammy Williams
Manhattan ks
Unknown year GMC 26...
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Way to go! Can't wait to see the pictures.
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] Found a GMC! [message #254158 is a reply to message #254152] |
Wed, 02 July 2014 17:47 |
Bullitthead
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Congratulations! Man...some guys have all the luck...welcome to the ____ (fill in the blank)!
Terry Kelpien
ASE Master Technician
73 Glacier 260
Smithfield, Va.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Found a GMC! [message #254160 is a reply to message #254158] |
Wed, 02 July 2014 17:53 |
Bullitthead
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If it has been sitting for a long time you might want to take a 5 gallon can of fresh fuel and some fuel hose to avoid bad fuel in the tanks that will really mess things up right away.
Terry Kelpien
ASE Master Technician
73 Glacier 260
Smithfield, Va.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Found a GMC! [message #254166 is a reply to message #254149] |
Wed, 02 July 2014 18:32 |
glenn2726
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Congrats, I'm just up the road from you in Topeka, so any help needed give me a shout, I'm a new owner as well and still learning....Glenn
Glenn W
Topeka, KS
1974 GMC 26 ft. Color:Camel Interior:Canyon Land
Side Bath, Rear Sitting Area
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| Re: [GMCnet] Found a GMC! [message #254170 is a reply to message #254166] |
Wed, 02 July 2014 18:47 |
Sammy Williams
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PICS!
(Im using the email side so here goes...) Its squatting in the rear, but I
am told it runs. I am sure the air suspension may work, too.
[IMG]http://i57.tinypic.com/2m4oj60.jpg[/IMG]
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On Wed, Jul 2, 2014 at 6:32 PM, Glenn Whitt wrote:
> Congrats, I'm just up the road from you in Topeka, so any help needed give
> me a shout, I'm a new owner as well and still learning....Glenn
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> Glenn W
> Topeka, KS
> 1974 GMC 26 ft. Desert Sand
> Side Bath
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| Re: [GMCnet] Found a GMC! [message #254175 is a reply to message #254170] |
Wed, 02 July 2014 19:18 |
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Sammy Williams wrote on Wed, 02 July 2014 16:47Its squatting in the rear, but I
am told it runs. I am sure the air suspension may work, too.
Uh, that isn't "squatting", that's "grounded". You may want to pick up some schrader fittings and a small compressor. If the onboard air system is dead or leaking, you can at least air up the bags and get the old girl's butt up off the ground.
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] Found a GMC! [message #254179 is a reply to message #254149] |
Wed, 02 July 2014 19:46 |
bryant374
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Just a wild GUESS, just for the heck of it:
1973 Canyons Land/Painted Desert
TZE between 500 & 1800
color, Camel
Need a better picture for a better guess ;^)
Bill Bryant
PO 1976~PB (owned 34 years)
1914 Ford (owned 70 years)
1965 Corvette (owned 39 years)
GMC Motorhome History
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| Re: [GMCnet] Found a GMC! [message #254186 is a reply to message #254149] |
Wed, 02 July 2014 20:02 |
cbryan
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Sammy,
I'm guessing a 1974 Painted Desert. Who else can guess? Can it even be done from a picture? Looks like the stripes at least have been replaced. Loads of potential. I am a fan of stronger, halogen 7" headlights if the headlights aren't adequate, losing those auxiliary lights. At least you don't have air horns on the roof! But, as a period piece, both accessories belong.
Wonder why horns aren't more popular any more. Used to hear "Dixie" played over and over. "La Cucaracha" also had a time of popularity.
Good luck. It was good advice about the spare gas can, I'll bet. Drive slowly on those tires, or get to a Firestone (to buy some of their Transforce 16.5" tires) before going home any distance. Make sure they are aired up. but hide your face from the tire as you air them up. If you see sidewall cracks in a circular direction, it's getting ready to let go. I see someone has your spare, unless it is inside. At the very least, air up that spare before you take off and locate the jack and tire tool. I apologize if this stuff is elementary to you. I am so glad you found a coach. Didn't you have a Cadillac 500 in your garage, Sammy?
This is the edited part: Looking at that door latch with the big stainless plate, Bill and Sean were right. It has to be a 1973 because that plate was needed to put the replacement latch on the door. Story was that some GM executive wives were taken to a big fancy function in an early production GMC. They got locked inside, the latch malfunctioned. It wasn't any time at all that top management replaced all the production latches with those we are familiar with, but it required a stainless steel escutcheon that you can see in the picture. So, early production 1973. Note also that I saw the horns mounted over the passenger side at the front later. It's really a period piece.
Second edit: Sammy, note the lack of rear view mirrors on the sides of the coach. Wouldn't care to drive any distance at all without them. Maybe they are inside the coach. Something to think about.
Best,
Carey
Carey from Ennis, Texas
78 Royale, 500 Cadillac, Rance Baxter EFI.
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| Air horns noticed finally. [message #254188 is a reply to message #254186] |
Wed, 02 July 2014 20:08 |
cbryan
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Sammy,
Just located those air horns on the passenger side roof! It does look like a period restoration. One thing seems certain and that is that the front ride height is either right or not far wrong.
Best,
Carey
Carey from Ennis, Texas
78 Royale, 500 Cadillac, Rance Baxter EFI.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Found a GMC! [message #254190 is a reply to message #254189] |
Wed, 02 July 2014 20:21 |
Bullitthead
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If there is no reefer vent, does that mean the fridge does not operate on gas? Mine is a 73, but it has the vent, so now I'm wondering if it was added later because the fridge has been replaced.
Terry Kelpien
ASE Master Technician
73 Glacier 260
Smithfield, Va.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Found a GMC! [message #254196 is a reply to message #254193] |
Wed, 02 July 2014 21:13 |
Steve Jess
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Sammy,
In case you haven't heard, the GMC community has a dedicated photo web site: http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/.
It's free to use, donation-supported, and you don't have to explain why you're looking at ads for a Christian Dating site. :-)
Steve Jess - Aguanga, CA
1977 GMC Palm Beach "The DreamLiner"The 10,000 pound antique Home Theater with plumbing
> Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2014 19:51:10 -0600
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> From: Seankidd@ptd.net
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Found a GMC!
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> Bill Bryant can tell the story better...the vent was "forgotten" on the early models which also were AC/DC refrigerators. There was a
> recall...actually for some it was a house call, if I remember correctly, the GMC techs would arrange to visit the owner and install the refrigerator
> vent wherever the coach was. I had to install my side vent (as well as roof vent) in order to add my propane fridge. Got my parts from JimK
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> Sean and Stephanie
> 73 Ex-CanyonLands 26' #317 "Oliver"
> Hubler 1-Ton, Quad-Bags, Rear Disc, Reaction Arms, PHuber TBs, 3.70:1 LSD
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