| [GMCnet] A Project, not for the weary... [message #294295] |
Sun, 24 January 2016 09:23  |
Tony
Messages: 59
Registered: January 2016
Karma: 0
|
Member |
|
|
Thanks for all the great advice. I've done a lot of boat rescues, but this
is my first entry into motorhomes. I'm leaning towards continuing my search
to find one I can start using with little work, then tinker/upgrade as I
read on this forum. I am an avid old BMW motorcycle enthusiast and one of
the great, great benefits is the following. Crafty folks generous with
their knowledge and willingness to help others learn. I see that same
camaraderie in the GMC group. It certainly has focused my search for an
interesting motorcoach that I can manage myself, as I'll travel alone
frequently. Tombstone, AZ. Annapolis, MD. Athens, GA. and lots in between.
So, I'll pass on the project GMC in Largo. There are a few near Athens, GA
but can't seem to get a reply from the sellers. Might be sold and I'll
continue to look and read on the forum.
Cheers,
Tony
Bennett
Watkinsville, GA
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
|
|
|
|
| Re: [GMCnet] A Project, not for the weary... [message #294302 is a reply to message #294295] |
Sun, 24 January 2016 11:19  |
Guy Lopes
Messages: 499
Registered: April 2004
Location: Sacramento, CA
Karma: 3
|
Senior Member |
|
|
Tony, you are absolutely correct about the many nice people here willing to share their knowledge. I'm not sure where you are specifically, but you at least live in the same State as one of the most knowledgeable guys here on the Net. Ken Henderson responded to your post yesterday and offered his help and to stay in touch. I would HIGHLY recommend that you take him up on his offer. His help alone could not only help you find that "perfect" GMC for you, but potentially save you thousands of dollars in the process. Plus, he's just a generally nice guy with an awesome GMC maintenance pit! Haha
Good luck on your hunt!
Guy Lopes
76 Birchaven "Orion"
Sacramento, CA
W6TOL
www.GMC-Guy.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Tony
Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2016 7:24 AM
To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] A Project, not for the weary...
Thanks for all the great advice. I've done a lot of boat rescues, but this is my first entry into motorhomes. I'm leaning towards continuing my search to find one I can start using with little work, then tinker/upgrade as I read on this forum. I am an avid old BMW motorcycle enthusiast and one of the great, great benefits is the following. Crafty folks generous with their knowledge and willingness to help others learn. I see that same camaraderie in the GMC group. It certainly has focused my search for an interesting motorcoach that I can manage myself, as I'll travel alone frequently. Tombstone, AZ. Annapolis, MD. Athens, GA. and lots in between.
So, I'll pass on the project GMC in Largo. There are a few near Athens, GA but can't seem to get a reply from the sellers. Might be sold and I'll continue to look and read on the forum.
Cheers,
Tony
Bennett
Watkinsville, GA
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
_______________________________________________
GMCnet mailing list
Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
Guy Lopes
76 Birchaven "Orion"
Sacramento, CA
W6TOL
www.GMC-Guy.com
|
|
|
|
| Re: [GMCnet] A Project, not for the weary... [message #294304 is a reply to message #294295] |
Sun, 24 January 2016 11:44 |
jhbridges
Messages: 8412
Registered: May 2011
Location: Braselton ga
Karma: -74
|
Senior Member |
|
|
Tony -
I'm just up the road (53) from you, if I can help lemme know. Also in the area Georga Zhookoff, the Knowltons, and a few more.
--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
|
|
|
|
| Re: [GMCnet] A Project, not for the weary... [message #294362 is a reply to message #294295] |
Mon, 25 January 2016 09:04 |
 |
Matt Colie
Messages: 8547
Registered: March 2007
Location: S.E. Michigan
Karma: 7
|
Senior Member |
|
|
Tony,
We got into a GMC only to go places we couldn't sail to - Like Yellowstone. I am a lifelong and genetic waterman.
Finally, I figured out what the really big difference is between a boat and an RV. Water can leak out of an RV.
We have a friendly line around here that works out to be very true.
"A reliable and ready to travel GMC will cost about 25K$. All at once or as a kit."
I thought this was wrong. We did get the coach for a lot less. Then I started fixing and replacing things. If you thrown in my time (at about 1$/hr), we blew past that number a while back. It has been every bit worth it.
There is also a standard understanding that we watermen share. "A waterman and is boat, they take care of each other."
When you have a coach, and think of not doing something that you think she might need, remember that.
Let us know when you find her. There are lots to choose from.
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
|
|
|
|
GMCforum
Search
Help
Register
Login
Home
