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| Re: [GMCnet] GMC For Sale Downunder [message #289926 is a reply to message #289919] |
Wed, 04 November 2015 08:42   |
GMC.LES
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Nice coach.
I find it odd that the entrance door is still on the right side. After following Peter's efforts, It was my understanding that a door on the left was required by the Aussie authorities, with a rear door being a tolerable alternative. I guess either I misunderstood, or the requirements vary depending on where the coach is registered in Aussieland.
Les Burt
Montreal
'75 Eleganza 26'
The EWIP (Eternal Work In Progress)
> On Nov 4, 2015, at 7:57 AM, Robert Mueller wrote:
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> G'day,
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> Look what Peter Bailey found!
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> Regards,
> Rob M.
> The Pedantic Mechanic
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> From: Peter Bailey [mailto:bugeye@internode.on.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, 4 November 2015 3:53 PM
> To: 'robmueller@iinet.net.au'
> Subject: GMC
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> Rob,
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> Here is the GMC I spoke about:
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> http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/buy/private/SSE-AD-3608464/1974-GMC
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> Regards,
> Peter
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| Re: [GMCnet] GMC For Sale Downunder [message #289927 is a reply to message #289919] |
Wed, 04 November 2015 08:52 |
George Beckman
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USAussie wrote on Wed, 04 November 2015 04:57G'day,
Look what Peter Bailey found!
Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
From: Peter Bailey [mailto:bugeye@internode.on.net]
Sent: Wednesday, 4 November 2015 3:53 PM
To: 'robmueller@iinet.net.au'
Subject: GMC
Rob,
Here is the GMC I spoke about:
http://www.caravancampingsales.com.au/buy/private/SSE-AD-3608464/1974-GMC
Regards,
Peter
Rob and Pete,
While I am not planning to move Down Under nor am I looking to spend $100K I was wondering what the conversion to right hand drive is worth? It can't be overly easy to convert.
My second question is about the door. It looks like a really nice kitchen is in the way if it were to be put on the left side. What do your laws say about having to step out into traffic?
'74 Eleganza, SE, Howell + EBL
Best Wishes,
George
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| Re: [GMCnet] GMC For Sale Downunder [message #289930 is a reply to message #289919] |
Wed, 04 November 2015 09:20 |
jhbridges
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That's just under $104 Large American. A bit dear, it seems.
--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: [GMCnet] GMC For Sale Downunder [message #289933 is a reply to message #289923] |
Wed, 04 November 2015 11:19 |
rjw
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thesmith wrote on Wed, 04 November 2015 08:41Looks nice, but at 100,000 USD perhaps not 
at least the steering wheel is on the correct side not like all the ones here!
Pete
It seems to me that if you are selling something in that price range you might do a better job of describing the motorhome. To list things like "Carin DPS navigation system" or "450 HP fullt rebuilt in 2001" for the motor. Are HP ratings different in Australia? Maybe that is how its done in Australia.
Richard
76 Palm Beach
SE Michigan
www.PalmBeachGMC.com
Roller Cam 455, TBI+EBL, 3.42 FD, 4 Bag, Macerator, Lenzi (brakes, vacuum system, front end stuff), Manny Tranny, vacuum step, Tankless + OEM water heaters.
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| Re: [GMCnet] GMC For Sale Downunder [message #289937 is a reply to message #289933] |
Wed, 04 November 2015 11:30 |
Carl S.
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If I'm not mistaken, that's a Cinnabar restoration:
http://www.thegmcmotorhomepeople.com/slideshow.php?page=006&gmc=8
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] GMC For Sale Downunder [message #289966 is a reply to message #289926] |
Thu, 05 November 2015 06:04 |
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USAussie
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Les,
Moving the door depends on the state; NSW, Victoria, and South Australia want it moved Queensland doesn't require it Western
Australia let Neville put one in the rear.
The Blue Streak was registered without moving the door as was Peter's GMC which was imported into NSW by a dentist here in Sydney. I
don't know how the PO's got that to happen.
Peter's GMC was the first GMC Helen and I ever saw.
Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
-----Original Message-----
From: Les Burt
Nice coach.
I find it odd that the entrance door is still on the right side. After following Peter's efforts, It was my understanding that a
door on the left was required by the Aussie authorities, with a rear door being a tolerable alternative. I guess either I
misunderstood, or the requirements vary depending on where the coach is registered in Aussieland.
Les Burt
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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: [GMCnet] GMC For Sale Downunder [message #289967 is a reply to message #289927] |
Thu, 05 November 2015 06:09 |
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George,
The Blue Streak's PO spent $12,000 to convert it to RHD, including having it certified by an engineer with a degree in Automotive
Engineering and a "Ticket" that allowed him to do so.
When I drove The Blue Streak from Mudgee to Sydney, I stopped on when I got to the freeway west of Sydney, I went to get out on the
traffic side as a semi passed and it nearly sucked me out the door. I screwed a hook and chain to the wall to restrain the door to
stop that from happening again. I open the door until the chain is taught look rearward and if nothings coming open it and get out.
Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: George Beckman
Rob and Pete,
While I am not planning to move Down Under nor am I looking to spend $100K I was wondering what the conversion to right hand drive
is worth? It can't be overly easy to convert.
My second question is about the door. It looks like a really nice kitchen is in the way if it were to be put on the left side. What
do your laws say about having to step out into traffic?
George
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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: [GMCnet] GMC For Sale Downunder [message #289969 is a reply to message #289937] |
Thu, 05 November 2015 06:13 |
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Carl,
Well spotted and you are correct re the RHD conversion, I doubt VERY much it was done by Cinnabar which will become apparent a few
paragraphs down.
Motorhomes are WAY more expensive here in Australia so this price is not out of line for what it is.
All the figures noted below are SWAG or pulled out of the place the where the sun never shines at current http://www.xe.com/
exchange rates.
Now for a few reasons why that GMC is being sold for $145,000 AUD or as Johnny pointed out $104,000 USD Large.
If my memory serves me well I've seen Cinnabar restorations listed on their website for around $85,000 USD. So let's say that's what
the restoration of this vehicle cost (it was probably more).
Shipping The Blue Streak from the USA to Australia cost my PO around $10,000 USD.
That makes the landed cost (vehicle and shipping cost) $95,000 USD or $133,000 AUD.
The importer is up for 10% GST on the landed cost which brings the amount to $146,000 AUD.
Next comes the conversion to RHD and Peter is correct as the PO of The Blue Streak paid $10,000 for that PLUS $2,000 to an engineer
(with a degree in automotive engineering and a "ticket" from the New South Wales Roads and Transport Department) to certify the
conversion. So now we're at $158,000 AUD. If you note in the ad the seller says he's spent $175,000 on it. He notes that it has been
rewired to 240 (RV's in Australia MUST use stranded wire - solid is a no no). I'm a bit confused by the twin A/C's, the ones he has
on the roof are Dometic and they do sell a 240 VAC / 50 HZ model here. It could be that he installed 240VAC units in the 120VAC
shells.
Peter is also correct about the door, in NSW and Victoria it's supposed to get moved, however, it wasn't done on the GMC he
purchased from a dentist here in NSW nor was mine. When I bought mine the PO told me to NEVER let it run out of registration; when I
asked why not he told me that I might have problems when I went to re-register it. I didn't ask what the problems might be.
Victorian "H" reggo: https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/registration/limited-use-permits/club-permit-scheme/car-club-permits
Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] GMC For Sale Downunder [message #289972 is a reply to message #289969] |
Thu, 05 November 2015 06:49 |
Dolph Santorine
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Now if there could just be a left hand drive modification of the Australian Falcon XB GT
Great styling!
Dolph Santorine
DE N8JPC
Wheeling, West Virginia
1977 ex-Palm Beach TZE167V100820
1-ton, Sullybuilt Bags, Reaction Arms, 3.70 LSD, Manny Transmission, EV-6010,
> On Nov 5, 2015, at 7:13 AM, Robert Mueller wrote:
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> Carl,
>
> Well spotted and you are correct re the RHD conversion, I doubt VERY much it was done by Cinnabar which will become apparent a few
> paragraphs down.
>
> Motorhomes are WAY more expensive here in Australia so this price is not out of line for what it is.
>
> All the figures noted below are SWAG or pulled out of the place the where the sun never shines at current http://www.xe.com/
> exchange rates.
>
> Now for a few reasons why that GMC is being sold for $145,000 AUD or as Johnny pointed out $104,000 USD Large.
>
> If my memory serves me well I've seen Cinnabar restorations listed on their website for around $85,000 USD. So let's say that's what
> the restoration of this vehicle cost (it was probably more).
>
> Shipping The Blue Streak from the USA to Australia cost my PO around $10,000 USD.
>
> That makes the landed cost (vehicle and shipping cost) $95,000 USD or $133,000 AUD.
>
> The importer is up for 10% GST on the landed cost which brings the amount to $146,000 AUD.
>
> Next comes the conversion to RHD and Peter is correct as the PO of The Blue Streak paid $10,000 for that PLUS $2,000 to an engineer
> (with a degree in automotive engineering and a "ticket" from the New South Wales Roads and Transport Department) to certify the
> conversion. So now we're at $158,000 AUD. If you note in the ad the seller says he's spent $175,000 on it. He notes that it has been
> rewired to 240 (RV's in Australia MUST use stranded wire - solid is a no no). I'm a bit confused by the twin A/C's, the ones he has
> on the roof are Dometic and they do sell a 240 VAC / 50 HZ model here. It could be that he installed 240VAC units in the 120VAC
> shells.
>
> Peter is also correct about the door, in NSW and Victoria it's supposed to get moved, however, it wasn't done on the GMC he
> purchased from a dentist here in NSW nor was mine. When I bought mine the PO told me to NEVER let it run out of registration; when I
> asked why not he told me that I might have problems when I went to re-register it. I didn't ask what the problems might be.
>
> Victorian "H" reggo: https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/registration/limited-use-permits/club-permit-scheme/car-club-permits
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> The Pedantic Mechanic
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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