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Thu, 23 April 2015 10:18

misnomer

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Hello everybody, just wanted to introduce myself. I'm John from Reno, I've been a car and motorbike tinkerer for a while and have finally found a project the missus is at least as excited as I to be a part of - restoring, renovating, and travelling in a GMC coach! When we find our coach and start digging in I'm sure we'll have more questions and hopefully soon will be able to help provide answers as well.

We've been on the hunt for a 23' rear bath model for a couple of months, in "driveable project" condition and would appreciate any leads (ideally somewhere nearish the west coast).

Thanks for having us, we're pretty excited to be here.
~John & Adriana

77 Birchaven 23 w/ 455 Reno, NV

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Re: Greetings! [message #276529 is a reply to message #276523]

Thu, 23 April 2015 10:44

Dennis S

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misnomer wrote on Thu, 23 April 2015 10:18

Hello everybody, just wanted to introduce myself. I'm John from Reno, I've been a car and motorbike tinkerer for a while and have finally found a project the missus is at least as excited as I to be a part of - restoring, renovating, and travelling in a GMC coach! When we find our coach and start digging in I'm sure we'll have more questions and hopefully soon will be able to help provide answers as well.

We've been on the hunt for a 23' rear bath model for a couple of months, in "driveable project" condition and would appreciate any leads (ideally somewhere nearish the west coast).

Thanks for having us, we're pretty excited to be here.
~John & Adriana

Welcome aboard!

If you like to tinker -- you found the right vehicle and the right forum.

Dennis
Happy owner of a 23 ft GMC

Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro

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Re: Greetings! [message #276536 is a reply to message #276523]

Thu, 23 April 2015 11:40

jhbridges

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Welcome John!
I >may< be turning my 23' rear bath in for a 26' which is coming available locally. If it works out, I'll let you know.. although North Georgia ain't all that close to Reno.

--johnny

Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons. Braselton, Ga. I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell

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Re: Greetings! [message #276538 is a reply to message #276523]

Thu, 23 April 2015 12:21

kerry pinkerton

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Welcome to the cult John. Not that close but one of the Facebook GMCers posted the Craigslist ad for his 23' Birchaven this week. They got a 26' Royale and are selling the Birchaven.

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/rvs/4986896531.html

Find the coach you want and drive it home. If you wait for one to show up nearby you'll miss a lot of jewels.

Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L

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Re: Greetings! [message #276539 is a reply to message #276523]

Thu, 23 April 2015 12:33

misnomer

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Yup, saw that guy in Ohio. It's pretty much exactly what I want! Already priced my plane ticket and gas. Unfortunately have one more week of work travel between me and a free weekend! Gonna contact the seller tonight and see what the odds are of it being around two more weeks Smile

Smile

North Georgia won't be much more road trip than Ohio, so can't count that one out.

Thanks for the warm welcomes, I think I'm gonna like it here!
~John

77 Birchaven 23 w/ 455 Reno, NV

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Re: [GMCnet] Greetings! [message #276541 is a reply to message #276529]

Thu, 23 April 2015 13:08

bdub

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Welcome to the GMCnet, John.

Ya get that Birchaven of Tom Bernardino's bought yet?

John is a refugee from Facebook.
bdub

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misnomer wrote on Thu, 23 April 2015 10:18
> Hello everybody, just wanted to introduce myself. I'm John from Reno,
> I've been a car and motorbike tinkerer for a while and have finally
> found a project the missus is at least as excited as I to be a part of -
restoring, renovating, and travelling in a GMC coach! When we find our coach
and start digging in I'm sure we'll have more questions and hopefully soon
will be able to help provide answers as well.
>
> We've been on the hunt for a 23' rear bath model for a couple of
> months, in "driveable project" condition and would appreciate any leads
(ideally somewhere nearish the west coast).
>
> Thanks for having us, we're pretty excited to be here.
> ~John & Adriana

Welcome aboard!

If you like to tinker -- you found the right vehicle and the right forum.

Dennis
Happy owner of a 23 ft GMC

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73 Painted Desert 230
Germantown, TN
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Re: [GMCnet] Greetings! [message #276542 is a reply to message #276539]

Thu, 23 April 2015 13:18

ljdavick

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I bought our coach from a fellow in Cleveland who advertised it as a ’78, runs great, no issues on ebay. Well, buying it sight unseen was a mistake because it’s a ’76 (big deal for me - I wanted the ’78’s improvements) and it had issues.

Fortune did shine on this fool because Tom Hampton’s place is in Marysville, Ohio and I had a fellow drive it down to him. The steering wheel only came off once…

Taking the coach to Tom was probably the smartest thing I could have done. He gave it a look over and and told me what needed to be done. He told me about some of the wonderful things that a PO had done and then I asked him to do the work to make it safe to drive across country. New stainless steel brake lines, serviced the engine, front bearings, brakes, and so on. The one thing I didn’t have him do that I really should have was to replace all the fuel lines. On our first fill-up we dubbed her the Valdez. Also I cheap-o’d out and put the 16.5” FireSTONE tires on instead of new wheels and 16” tires as the “they look new - lot of tread" tires were 12 years old.

It was a successful trip home and we’ve loved this coach ever since. Tinkering is about half the fun.

Larry Davick
A Mystery Machine
1976(ish) Palm Beach
Fremont, CA

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Re: [GMCnet] Greetings! [message #276543 is a reply to message #276541]

Thu, 23 April 2015 13:17

Jerry Wheeler

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John from Reno,
Go a little further east and get the 77 Birch rear bath unit I have for
sale. You can read the ad on Craigslist, Winston Salem, NC; dated April
22. Read what I have done. It even looks better than the coach in
Cincinnati.
JR Wheeler 78 Royale NC/OR

On Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 2:08 PM, Billy Massey wrote:

> Welcome to the GMCnet, John.
>
> Ya get that Birchaven of Tom Bernardino's bought yet?
>
> John is a refugee from Facebook.
> bdub
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Dennis
> Sexton
> Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 10:45 AM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Greetings!
>
> misnomer wrote on Thu, 23 April 2015 10:18
>> Hello everybody, just wanted to introduce myself. I'm John from Reno,
>> I've been a car and motorbike tinkerer for a while and have finally
>> found a project the missus is at least as excited as I to be a part of -
> restoring, renovating, and travelling in a GMC coach! When we find our
> coach
> and start digging in I'm sure we'll have more questions and hopefully soon
> will be able to help provide answers as well.
>>
>> We've been on the hunt for a 23' rear bath model for a couple of
>> months, in "driveable project" condition and would appreciate any leads
> (ideally somewhere nearish the west coast).
>>
>> Thanks for having us, we're pretty excited to be here.
>> ~John & Adriana
>
>
> Welcome aboard!
>
> If you like to tinker -- you found the right vehicle and the right forum.
>
> Dennis
> Happy owner of a 23 ft GMC
>
> --
> Dennis S
> 73 Painted Desert 230
> Germantown, TN
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Re: [GMCnet] Greetings! [message #276544 is a reply to message #276543]

Thu, 23 April 2015 13:30

kerry pinkerton

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Jerry Wheeler wrote on Thu, 23 April 2015 13:17

John from Reno,
Go a little further east and get the 77 Birch rear bath unit I have for
sale. You can read the ad on Craigslist, Winston Salem, NC; dated April
22. Read what I have done. It even looks better than the coach in
Cincinnati.
JR Wheeler 78 Royale NC/OR...

I'm guessing this is your JR? http://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/rvs/4971299644.html

NICE coach with much of the work already done.

Certainly worth a look John from Reno.

It's funny... sometimes 23'ers are impossible to find, especially rear bath, and currently there are a few around.

Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L

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Re: Greetings! [message #276546 is a reply to message #276523]

Thu, 23 April 2015 14:05

thesmith

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some 23s here

http://www.bethunesales.com/listings/index.html

Pete

misnomer wrote on Thu, 23 April 2015 10:18

Hello everybody, just wanted to introduce myself. I'm John from Reno, I've been a car and motorbike tinkerer for a while and have finally found a project the missus is at least as excited as I to be a part of - restoring, renovating, and travelling in a GMC coach! When we find our coach and start digging in I'm sure we'll have more questions and hopefully soon will be able to help provide answers as well.

We've been on the hunt for a 23' rear bath model for a couple of months, in "driveable project" condition and would appreciate any leads (ideally somewhere nearish the west coast).

Thanks for having us, we're pretty excited to be here.
~John & Adriana

Cary, NC 1978 Center Kitchen Royale.

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Re: [GMCnet] Greetings! [message #276548 is a reply to message #276539]

Thu, 23 April 2015 13:59

Guy Lopes

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John,

Yes, welcome to the "cult" as so many of us call it.

If you're considering the coach in GA, I will offer a suggestion that should
you buy it, I might consider a shorter first drive to the Orlando area. Drop
it off at Jim Bound's place (www.gmccoop.com) and let him check it over for
you. Have him do any important items before you pick it up and launch on a
~2,500 mile drive.

Just a thought if you hadn't considered it.

Good luck on the hunt!

Guy Lopes
76 Birchaven "Orion"
Sacramento, CA
W6TOL

www.GMC-Guy.com

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Yurtinus
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 10:34 AM
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Greetings!

Yup, saw that guy in Ohio. It's pretty much exactly what I want! Already
priced my plane ticket and gas. Unfortunately have one more week of work
travel between me and a free weekend! Gonna contact the seller tonight and
see what the odds are of it being around two more weeks :)

North Georgia won't be much more road trip than Ohio, so can't count that
one out.

Thanks for the warm welcomes, I think I'm gonna like it here!
~John
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Re: [GMCnet] Greetings! [message #276556 is a reply to message #276548]

Thu, 23 April 2015 16:09

Ken Henderson

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I'd suggest a MUCH shorter drive to just as competent a GMC specialist:
Zeb Frady in Buford, GA.

Ken H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, etc., etc.
www.gmcwipersetc.com

On Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 2:59 PM, Guy Lopes wrote:

> John,
>
> Yes, welcome to the "cult" as so many of us call it.
>
> If you're considering the coach in GA, I will offer a suggestion that
> should
> you buy it, I might consider a shorter first drive to the Orlando area.
> Drop
> it off at Jim Bound's place (www.gmccoop.com) and let him check it over
> for
> you. Have him do any important items before you pick it up and launch on a
> ~2,500 mile drive.
>
> Just a thought if you hadn't considered it.
>
> Good luck on the hunt!
>
> Guy Lopes
> 76 Birchaven "Orion"
> Sacramento, CA
> W6TOL
>
> www.GMC-Guy.com
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of John
> Yurtinus
> Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 10:34 AM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Greetings!
>
> Yup, saw that guy in Ohio. It's pretty much exactly what I want! Already
> priced my plane ticket and gas. Unfortunately have one more week of work
> travel between me and a free weekend! Gonna contact the seller tonight and
> see what the odds are of it being around two more weeks :)
>
> North Georgia won't be much more road trip than Ohio, so can't count that
> one out.
>
> Thanks for the warm welcomes, I think I'm gonna like it here!
> ~John
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Re: [GMCnet] Greetings! [message #276557 is a reply to message #276541]

Thu, 23 April 2015 16:11

Guy Lopes

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Good idea Ken! I wasn't aware of him.

Guy Lopes
76 Birchaven "Orion"
Sacramento, CA
W6TOL

www.GMC-Guy.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Ken
Henderson
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 2:09 PM
To: gmclist
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Greetings!

I'd suggest a MUCH shorter drive to just as competent a GMC specialist:
Zeb Frady in Buford, GA.

Ken H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL, Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, etc., etc.
www.gmcwipersetc.com

On Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 2:59 PM, Guy Lopes wrote:

> John,
>
> Yes, welcome to the "cult" as so many of us call it.
>
> If you're considering the coach in GA, I will offer a suggestion that
> should you buy it, I might consider a shorter first drive to the
> Orlando area.
> Drop
> it off at Jim Bound's place (www.gmccoop.com) and let him check it
> over for you. Have him do any important items before you pick it up
> and launch on a
> ~2,500 mile drive.
>
> Just a thought if you hadn't considered it.
>
> Good luck on the hunt!
>
> Guy Lopes
> 76 Birchaven "Orion"
> Sacramento, CA
> W6TOL
>
> www.GMC-Guy.com
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of
> John Yurtinus
> Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 10:34 AM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Greetings!
>
> Yup, saw that guy in Ohio. It's pretty much exactly what I want!
> Already priced my plane ticket and gas. Unfortunately have one more
> week of work travel between me and a free weekend! Gonna contact the
> seller tonight and see what the odds are of it being around two more
> weeks :)
>
> North Georgia won't be much more road trip than Ohio, so can't count
> that one out.
>
> Thanks for the warm welcomes, I think I'm gonna like it here!
> ~John
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Re: [GMCnet] Greetings! [message #276558 is a reply to message #276557]

Thu, 23 April 2015 16:36

Jerry Wheeler

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Kerry,
Yes, that is the Birch I have for sale; not mine, I just work on it for
free.
JR Wheeler 78 Royale NC/OR

Leaving Winston Salem, NC; May 4th and heading for the Oregon coast in my
78 Royale. Will be towing a 96 Suzuki Sidekick; white with white canvas
top. Original Royale paint job. Haven't decided on a route yet. Want to
be in Mountain Home, ID, May 12th.

On Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 5:11 PM, Guy Lopes wrote:

> Good idea Ken! I wasn't aware of him.
>
> Guy Lopes
> 76 Birchaven "Orion"
> Sacramento, CA
> W6TOL
>
> www.GMC-Guy.com
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Ken
> Henderson
> Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 2:09 PM
> To: gmclist
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Greetings!
>
> I'd suggest a MUCH shorter drive to just as competent a GMC specialist:
> Zeb Frady in Buford, GA.
>
> Ken H.
> Americus, GA
> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL, Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, etc., etc.
> www.gmcwipersetc.com
>
> On Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 2:59 PM, Guy Lopes wrote:
>
>> John,
>>
>> Yes, welcome to the "cult" as so many of us call it.
>>
>> If you're considering the coach in GA, I will offer a suggestion that
>> should you buy it, I might consider a shorter first drive to the
>> Orlando area.
>> Drop
>> it off at Jim Bound's place (www.gmccoop.com) and let him check it
>> over for you. Have him do any important items before you pick it up
>> and launch on a
>> ~2,500 mile drive.
>>
>> Just a thought if you hadn't considered it.
>>
>> Good luck on the hunt!
>>
>> Guy Lopes
>> 76 Birchaven "Orion"
>> Sacramento, CA
>> W6TOL
>>
>> www.GMC-Guy.com
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> John Yurtinus
>> Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 10:34 AM
>> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Greetings!
>>
>> Yup, saw that guy in Ohio. It's pretty much exactly what I want!
>> Already priced my plane ticket and gas. Unfortunately have one more
>> week of work travel between me and a free weekend! Gonna contact the
>> seller tonight and see what the odds are of it being around two more
>> weeks :)
>>
>> North Georgia won't be much more road trip than Ohio, so can't count
>> that one out.
>>
>> Thanks for the warm welcomes, I think I'm gonna like it here!
>> ~John
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Re: [GMCnet] Greetings! [message #276560 is a reply to message #276558]

Thu, 23 April 2015 16:41

Ken Henderson

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Jerry,

You ARE coming by Bean Station, aren't you?

Ken H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, etc., etc.
www.gmcwipersetc.com

On Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 5:36 PM, Jerry Wheeler wrote:

> Kerry,
> Yes, that is the Birch I have for sale; not mine, I just work on it for
> free.
> JR Wheeler 78 Royale NC/OR
>
> Leaving Winston Salem, NC; May 4th and heading for the Oregon coast in my
> 78 Royale. Will be towing a 96 Suzuki Sidekick; white with white canvas
> top. Original Royale paint job. Haven't decided on a route yet. Want to
> be in Mountain Home, ID, May 12th.
>
> On Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 5:11 PM, Guy Lopes wrote:
>
>> Good idea Ken! I wasn't aware of him.
>>
>> Guy Lopes
>> 76 Birchaven "Orion"
>> Sacramento, CA
>> W6TOL
>>
>> www.GMC-Guy.com
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Ken
>> Henderson
>> Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 2:09 PM
>> To: gmclist
>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Greetings!
>>
>> I'd suggest a MUCH shorter drive to just as competent a GMC specialist:
>> Zeb Frady in Buford, GA.
>>
>> Ken H.
>> Americus, GA
>> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL, Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, etc.,
> etc.
>> www.gmcwipersetc.com
>>
>> On Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 2:59 PM, Guy Lopes
> wrote:
>>
>>> John,
>>>
>>> Yes, welcome to the "cult" as so many of us call it.
>>>
>>> If you're considering the coach in GA, I will offer a suggestion that
>>> should you buy it, I might consider a shorter first drive to the
>>> Orlando area.
>>> Drop
>>> it off at Jim Bound's place (www.gmccoop.com) and let him check it
>>> over for you. Have him do any important items before you pick it up
>>> and launch on a
>>> ~2,500 mile drive.
>>>
>>> Just a thought if you hadn't considered it.
>>>
>>> Good luck on the hunt!
>>>
>>> Guy Lopes
>>> 76 Birchaven "Orion"
>>> Sacramento, CA
>>> W6TOL
>>>
>>> www.GMC-Guy.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>> John Yurtinus
>>> Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 10:34 AM
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>>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Greetings!
>>>
>>> Yup, saw that guy in Ohio. It's pretty much exactly what I want!
>>> Already priced my plane ticket and gas. Unfortunately have one more
>>> week of work travel between me and a free weekend! Gonna contact the
>>> seller tonight and see what the odds are of it being around two more
>>> weeks :)
>>>
>>> North Georgia won't be much more road trip than Ohio, so can't count
>>> that one out.
>>>
>>> Thanks for the warm welcomes, I think I'm gonna like it here!
>>> ~John
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Re: [GMCnet] Greetings! [message #276577 is a reply to message #276560]

Thu, 23 April 2015 18:56

Jerry Wheeler

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Ken,
No, I will not be able to attend. Too much to do before we leave on May
4th; Bean Station will be over when we hit the road.
JR Wheeler 78 Royale NC/OR

On Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 5:41 PM, Ken Henderson
wrote:

> Jerry,
>
> You ARE coming by Bean Station, aren't you?
>
> Ken H.
> Americus, GA
> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
> Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, etc., etc.
> www.gmcwipersetc.com
>
> On Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 5:36 PM, Jerry Wheeler
> wrote:
>
>> Kerry,
>> Yes, that is the Birch I have for sale; not mine, I just work on it for
>> free.
>> JR Wheeler 78 Royale NC/OR
>>
>> Leaving Winston Salem, NC; May 4th and heading for the Oregon coast in my
>> 78 Royale. Will be towing a 96 Suzuki Sidekick; white with white canvas
>> top. Original Royale paint job. Haven't decided on a route yet. Want
> to
>> be in Mountain Home, ID, May 12th.
>>
>> On Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 5:11 PM, Guy Lopes
> wrote:
>>
>>> Good idea Ken! I wasn't aware of him.
>>>
>>> Guy Lopes
>>> 76 Birchaven "Orion"
>>> Sacramento, CA
>>> W6TOL
>>>
>>> www.GMC-Guy.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Ken
>>> Henderson
>>> Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 2:09 PM
>>> To: gmclist
>>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Greetings!
>>>
>>> I'd suggest a MUCH shorter drive to just as competent a GMC specialist:
>>> Zeb Frady in Buford, GA.
>>>
>>> Ken H.
>>> Americus, GA
>>> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL, Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, etc.,
>> etc.
>>> www.gmcwipersetc.com
>>>
>>> On Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 2:59 PM, Guy Lopes
>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> John,
>>>>
>>>> Yes, welcome to the "cult" as so many of us call it.
>>>>
>>>> If you're considering the coach in GA, I will offer a suggestion that
>>>> should you buy it, I might consider a shorter first drive to the
>>>> Orlando area.
>>>> Drop
>>>> it off at Jim Bound's place (www.gmccoop.com) and let him check it
>>>> over for you. Have him do any important items before you pick it up
>>>> and launch on a
>>>> ~2,500 mile drive.
>>>>
>>>> Just a thought if you hadn't considered it.
>>>>
>>>> Good luck on the hunt!
>>>>
>>>> Guy Lopes
>>>> 76 Birchaven "Orion"
>>>> Sacramento, CA
>>>> W6TOL
>>>>
>>>> www.GMC-Guy.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>>> John Yurtinus
>>>> Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 10:34 AM
>>>> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
>>>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Greetings!
>>>>
>>>> Yup, saw that guy in Ohio. It's pretty much exactly what I want!
>>>> Already priced my plane ticket and gas. Unfortunately have one more
>>>> week of work travel between me and a free weekend! Gonna contact the
>>>> seller tonight and see what the odds are of it being around two more
>>>> weeks :)
>>>>
>>>> North Georgia won't be much more road trip than Ohio, so can't count
>>>> that one out.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for the warm welcomes, I think I'm gonna like it here!
>>>> ~John
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Re: [GMCnet] Greetings! [message #276578 is a reply to message #276523]

Thu, 23 April 2015 18:59

Len Novak

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Welcome to the group/fold/asylum/really good group of owners!

Len and Pat Novak
1978 GMC Kingsley
The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule@Roadrunner.Com
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375

www.bdub.net/novak/

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From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of John
Yurtinus
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 8:18 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] Greetings!

Hello everybody, just wanted to introduce myself. I'm John from Reno, I've
been a car and motorbike tinkerer for a while and have finally found a
project the missus is at least as excited as I to be a part of - restoring,
renovating, and travelling in a GMC coach! When we find our coach and start
digging in I'm sure we'll have more questions and hopefully soon will be
able to help provide answers as well.

We've been on the hunt for a 23' rear bath model for a couple of months, in
"driveable project" condition and would appreciate any leads (ideally
somewhere nearish the west coast).

Thanks for having us, we're pretty excited to be here.
~John & Adriana
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Re: Greetings! [message #276582 is a reply to message #276523]

Thu, 23 April 2015 19:33

George Beckman

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Location: Colfax, CA

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misnomer wrote on Thu, 23 April 2015 08:18

Hello everybody, just wanted to introduce myself. I'm John from Reno, I've been a car and motorbike tinkerer for a while and have finally found a project the missus is at least as excited as I to be a part of - restoring, renovating, and travelling in a GMC coach! When we find our coach and start digging in I'm sure we'll have more questions and hopefully soon will be able to help provide answers as well.

We've been on the hunt for a 23' rear bath model for a couple of months, in "driveable project" condition and would appreciate any leads (ideally somewhere nearish the west coast).

Thanks for having us, we're pretty excited to be here.
~John & Adriana

Welcome, John and Adriana,

Our first coach was a 23' and my wife, Ruth, still mourns "Baby". We drove that rig from CA to see the colors in Vermont. The longer we drive GMC motor homes the more I am impressed with the engineering and workmanship both of the mechanicals and the interior. Clever folks dreamed this up.

You are going to enjoy this adventure very much.

'74 Eleganza, SE, Howell + EBL
Best Wishes,
George

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Re: [GMCnet] Greetings! [message #276628 is a reply to message #276556]

Fri, 24 April 2015 10:27

thesmith

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Registered: February 2015
Location: Cary, NC

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Cool, someone a little nearer than PA or Florida.

Pete
Cary NC

Ken Henderson wrote on Thu, 23 April 2015 16:09

I'd suggest a MUCH shorter drive to just as competent a GMC specialist:
Zeb Frady in Buford, GA.

Ken H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, etc., etc.
www.gmcwipersetc.com

On Thu, Apr 23, 2015 at 2:59 PM, Guy Lopes wrote:

> John,
>
> Yes, welcome to the "cult" as so many of us call it.
>
> If you're considering the coach in GA, I will offer a suggestion that
> should
> you buy it, I might consider a shorter first drive to the Orlando area.
> Drop
> it off at Jim Bound's place (www.gmccoop.com) and let him check it over
> for
> you. Have him do any important items before you pick it up and launch on a
> ~2,500 mile drive.
>
> Just a thought if you hadn't considered it.
>
> Good luck on the hunt!
>
> Guy Lopes
> 76 Birchaven "Orion"
> Sacramento, CA
> W6TOL
>
> www.GMC-Guy.com
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of John
> Yurtinus
> Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2015 10:34 AM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Greetings!
>
> Yup, saw that guy in Ohio. It's pretty much exactly what I want! Already
> priced my plane ticket and gas. Unfortunately have one more week of work
> travel between me and a free weekend! Gonna contact the seller tonight and
> see what the odds are of it being around two more weeks
>
> North Georgia won't be much more road trip than Ohio, so can't count that
> one out.
>
> Thanks for the warm welcomes, I think I'm gonna like it here!
> ~John
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