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Chr$ is currently offline  Chr$   United States
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Sick of the spammers.
Sick of the tire kickers.
Not interested in driving to nevada to check out a trade.
I think I am going to part out my coach.
I have done a very conservative estimate of the parts on a spreadsheet, and it is very much worth my while to part the coach out.
Sorry to say it, but my personal finances trump "Saving another one."

I may someday get another one, but a 23 footer If I do, and it will be when I have the time and money to pull it off the frame and do a complete mechanical upgrade to the power train when I do.

I will probably adapt the rear suspension to my current travel trailer. Trailers have shitty suspensions, if you can call it that.
I have already appropriated many parts from the coach for the trailer, like the $500 custom sofa, and the Carrier low profile, why not take a few more things and sell the rest?

Summer is almost over, and I've made up my mind. If no sale by the end of October, parting out it is.




-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"
Re: Parting Out [message #256143 is a reply to message #256142] Tue, 22 July 2014 18:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
lotsofspareparts is currently offline  lotsofspareparts   United States
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Am sorry to hear that Chris, what were you asking for your coach? There has to be someone out there who wants it.

Jared


Jared & Tina Lazaron + 14yr old Daughter..... 77 Eleganza II "Recherché"..... 73 Canyon Lands 230 "Elephant"
Re: [GMCnet] Parting Out [message #256168 is a reply to message #256142] Tue, 22 July 2014 21:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Kathy and Fred Estabr is currently offline  Kathy and Fred Estabr   United States
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Hi Chris

Sorry to hear of your dilemma about your coach but if you do decide to part
it out please post your parts on the net. I personally would be interested
in the driver side windshield.

Fred Estabrook
76 Ell and 77 King ( casitas
Florence AZ


On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 4:47 PM, Chris Choffat wrote:

> Sick of the spammers.
> Sick of the tire kickers.
> Not interested in driving to nevada to check out a trade.
> I think I am going to part out my coach.
> I have done a very conservative estimate of the parts on a spreadsheet,
> and it is very much worth my while to part the coach out.
> Sorry to say it, but my personal finances trump "Saving another one."
>
> I may someday get another one, but a 23 footer If I do, and it will be
> when I have the time and money to pull it off the frame and do a complete
> mechanical upgrade to the power train when I do.
>
> I will probably adapt the rear suspension to my current travel trailer.
> Trailers have shitty suspensions, if you can call it that.
> I have already appropriated many parts from the coach for the trailer,
> like the $500 custom sofa, and the Carrier low profile, why not take a few
> more
> things and sell the rest?
>
> Summer is almost over, and I've made up my mind. If no sale by the end of
> October, parting out it is.
>
>
>
> --
> -Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
> Scottsdale, AZ
> 77 Ex-Kingsley Featuring: 455, Power Drive, 3:21, Rockwell, Jim B QJET,
> Qbag. Now for Sale
> 2010 Nomad 24 Ft Travel Trailer
>
> Photosite: Chrisc "It has Begun"
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Re: Parting Out [message #256169 is a reply to message #256142] Tue, 22 July 2014 21:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Luvn737s is currently offline  Luvn737s   United States
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Get your wife to write to Overhaulin'. Just don't blow it by doing a cartwheel when somebody "investigating from the sheriff's office" calls you. You gotta cry and get upset and then a week later cry when Chip Foose reveals your new coach.

Randy
1973 26' Painted Desert
Ahwatukee (Phoenix) AZ
Re: Parting Out [message #256170 is a reply to message #256142] Tue, 22 July 2014 22:03 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Chr$ is currently offline  Chr$   United States
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I'm asking $7,500, a lot considering it does not run, and what can be had for less, or can it? BUT, then take the $3K coaches and add 10K and you have what I have, but running, with a motor you know nothing about. At least with my coach, everything I have done is done right, and the buyer would be able to get the motor done so they know what they have, and have a spare, and the interior is not nasty. Either way you would still need paint.

I'll let everyone know what I do, and when I'm ready to start, I will post a list. first come first served. Shipping will be based on disassembly order, not whomever chimes in first to maximize efficiency of the disassembly. Inside to outside. This will be done for a set series of weekends, limited to what I can do on one weekend day, every other weekend, until it is all to a manageable level of inventory that costs me nothing to store. I will not let it monopolize my time. Some things will be cut out. saving time. All wiring will be recycled except the main front to rear battery cable. That I need for another project.

Small stuff like all the house electrical stuff will be one lot, chassis electrical another, etc. Plumbing fittings I will keep, they are relatively new PEX, were expensive and Lowes no longer has them, I need them.

Parts will be photographed, then packed in process, for ease of storage. No further photos will be taken once packed. The body will be torn down, so panels will be made available. The frame will be offered until I am done, then if not sold within 2 weeks of sharing photos, sent to the metal scrapyard for the going rate per pound.

The frame is perfect for a coach that is good other than a rotted out frame. There are plenty of those out there. Not so many good frames.

I scrap a lot of equipment in my work, and this is my method. It is cost and time effective.


-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"
Re: Parting Out [message #256173 is a reply to message #256142] Tue, 22 July 2014 22:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Chr$ wrote on Tue, 22 July 2014 17:47
Sick of the spammers.
Sick of the tire kickers.
Not interested in driving to nevada to check out a trade.
I think I am going to part out my coach.
I have done a very conservative estimate of the parts on a spreadsheet, and it is very much worth my while to part the coach out.
Sorry to say it, but my personal finances trump "Saving another one."

I may someday get another one, but a 23 footer If I do, and it will be when I have the time and money to pull it off the frame and do a complete mechanical upgrade to the power train when I do.

I will probably adapt the rear suspension to my current travel trailer. Trailers have shitty suspensions, if you can call it that.
I have already appropriated many parts from the coach for the trailer, like the $500 custom sofa, and the Carrier low profile, why not take a few more things and sell the rest?

Summer is almost over, and I've made up my mind. If no sale by the end of October, parting out it is.



Chris--I know you are frustrated and I understand why.. I do think there's a better resolution to this and also save a nice coach!


Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
Re: Parting Out [message #256174 is a reply to message #256142] Tue, 22 July 2014 22:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
A Hamilto is currently offline  A Hamilto   United States
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Chr$ wrote on Tue, 22 July 2014 18:47
Sick of the spammers.
Sick of the tire kickers.
Not interested in driving to nevada to check out a trade.
I think I am going to part out my coach.
I have done a very conservative estimate of the parts on a spreadsheet, and it is very much worth my while to part the coach out.
Sorry to say it, but my personal finances trump "Saving another one."

I may someday get another one, but a 23 footer If I do, and it will be when I have the time and money to pull it off the frame and do a complete mechanical upgrade to the power train when I do.

I will probably adapt the rear suspension to my current travel trailer. Trailers have shitty suspensions, if you can call it that.
I have already appropriated many parts from the coach for the trailer, like the $500 custom sofa, and the Carrier low profile, why not take a few more things and sell the rest?

Summer is almost over, and I've made up my mind. If no sale by the end of October, parting out it is.
Subsequent post says it is not running. What's wrong with it?
Re: [GMCnet] Parting Out [message #256215 is a reply to message #256142] Wed, 23 July 2014 09:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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> I think I am going to part out my coach.
>
​is this because the electric radiator fans never worked?
erf



> ​
> Summer is almost over, and I've made up my mind. If no sale by the end of
> October, parting out it is.
>
>
>


>
> --
> -Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
> Scottsdale, AZ
> 77 Ex-Kingsley Featuring: 455, Power Drive, 3:21, Rockwell, Jim B QJET,
> Qbag. Now for Sale
> 2010 Nomad 24 Ft Travel Trailer
>
> Photosite: Chrisc "It has Begun"
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Re: Parting Out [message #256265 is a reply to message #256170] Wed, 23 July 2014 14:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Chr$ wrote on Tue, 22 July 2014 20:03
I'm asking $7,500, a lot considering it does not run, and what can be had for less, or can it? BUT, then take the $3K coaches and add 10K and you have what I have, but running, with a motor you know nothing about. At least with my coach, everything I have done is done right, and the buyer would be able to get the motor done so they know what they have, and have a spare, and the interior is not nasty. Either way you would still need paint.

I'll let everyone know what I do, and when I'm ready to start, I will post a list. first come first served. Shipping will be based on disassembly order, not whomever chimes in first to maximize efficiency of the disassembly. Inside to outside. This will be done for a set series of weekends, limited to what I can do on one weekend day, every other weekend, until it is all to a manageable level of inventory that costs me nothing to store. I will not let it monopolize my time. Some things will be cut out. saving time. All wiring will be recycled except the main front to rear battery cable. That I need for another project.

Small stuff like all the house electrical stuff will be one lot, chassis electrical another, etc. Plumbing fittings I will keep, they are relatively new PEX, were expensive and Lowes no longer has them, I need them.

Parts will be photographed, then packed in process, for ease of storage. No further photos will be taken once packed. The body will be torn down, so panels will be made available. The frame will be offered until I am done, then if not sold within 2 weeks of sharing photos, sent to the metal scrapyard for the going rate per pound.

The frame is perfect for a coach that is good other than a rotted out frame. There are plenty of those out there. Not so many good frames.

I scrap a lot of equipment in my work, and this is my method. It is cost and time effective.


Crris,

All that sounds like a LOT more trouble than rebuilding the engine.


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
Re: Parting Out [message #256281 is a reply to message #256142] Wed, 23 July 2014 17:29 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Chris, I truly hope it doesn't come to this but if it does I'll offer these comments. When I bought my first GMC it was as a parts coach to only use the running gear. I offered it for parts and did sell a few hundred dollars worth of stuff. BUT, most the stuff that folks inquired about was too large/expensive to ship or they wanted me to deliver it. In addition, the prices I was offered for many things just wasn't worth the effort to remove. I had one guy want the shower curtain clips and offered me $2.00.

Body panels, windows, etc seemed to have little value. If your windshields are clear, you can probably sell them but if not, they don't see to be worth anything.

I guess my point is that I'd suggest you get a firm commitment on things BEFORE you make the decision.

Have you talked to the Burning Man guy?


Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
Re: Parting Out [message #256308 is a reply to message #256281] Wed, 23 July 2014 20:11 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Chr$ is currently offline  Chr$   United States
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Yeah, David just bought a bunch of coaches, He really doesn't need more...

The sum of the parts is worth 3X the coach, even if I have it running.


-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"
Re: Parting Out [message #256334 is a reply to message #256308] Wed, 23 July 2014 23:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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The sum of the parts is ALWAYS worth more than the assembled collection, even when a vehicle is brand new, but all the parts have to be sold. Sell the whole thing to someone that really wants one and be done with it. Then you can move on to your next objective unencumbered.

Terry Kelpien ASE Master Technician 73 Glacier 260 Smithfield, Va.
Re: Parting Out [message #256338 is a reply to message #256308] Thu, 24 July 2014 00:19 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Chr$ wrote on Wed, 23 July 2014 18:11


The sum of the parts is worth 3X the coach,
That's how Fred Sanford got started. Do you want to be Fred Sanford? "The coach is comin' to join ya 'lizabeth! It's the Big One!" Very Happy


Randy
1973 26' Painted Desert
Ahwatukee (Phoenix) AZ
Re: [GMCnet] Parting Out [message #256351 is a reply to message #256265] Thu, 24 July 2014 08:21 Go to previous message
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Chris,
I am with Carl on this, if you think that you're going to recover large amounts of money parting our the coach you will sadly be mistaken! Get the engine rebuilt and then either use it or sell it!

JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion
Michigan

On Jul 23, 2014, at 3:26 PM, Carl Stouffer wrote:

> Chr$ wrote on Tue, 22 July 2014 20:03
>> I'm asking $7,500, a lot considering it does not run, and what can be had for less, or can it? BUT, then take the $3K coaches and add 10K and you
>> have what I have, but running, with a motor you know nothing about. At least with my coach, everything I have done is done right, and the buyer
>> would be able to get the motor done so they know what they have, and have a spare, and the interior is not nasty. Either way you would still need
>> paint.
>>
>> I'll let everyone know what I do, and when I'm ready to start, I will post a list. first come first served. Shipping will be based on disassembly
>> order, not whomever chimes in first to maximize efficiency of the disassembly. Inside to outside. This will be done for a set series of weekends,
>> limited to what I can do on one weekend day, every other weekend, until it is all to a manageable level of inventory that costs me nothing to store.
>> I will not let it monopolize my time. Some things will be cut out. saving time. All wiring will be recycled except the main front to rear battery
>> cable. That I need for another project.
>>
>> Small stuff like all the house electrical stuff will be one lot, chassis electrical another, etc. Plumbing fittings I will keep, they are
>> relatively new PEX, were expensive and Lowes no longer has them, I need them.
>>
>> Parts will be photographed, then packed in process, for ease of storage. No further photos will be taken once packed. The body will be torn down,
>> so panels will be made available. The frame will be offered until I am done, then if not sold within 2 weeks of sharing photos, sent to the metal
>> scrapyard for the going rate per pound.
>>
>> The frame is perfect for a coach that is good other than a rotted out frame. There are plenty of those out there. Not so many good frames.
>>
>> I scrap a lot of equipment in my work, and this is my method. It is cost and time effective.
>
>
> Crris,
>
> All that sounds like a LOT more trouble than rebuilding the engine.
>
> --
> Carl Stouffer
> '75 ex Palm Beach
> Tucson, AZ.
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