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Sat, 29 October 2016 13:53   |
Michael Bozardt
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Location: College Station, Texas
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Hi Deb, tell you what,I am working on my GMC now after three years in storage where it decided not to run. We moved and repeated trips to Houston to get it drivable to our new location 100 miles away did not work, so I had it trailered here and am now working to solve a few problems before marketing it.
I will be selling it for under $10,000 once I have it up and ready. Further, I will drive it to Canada for you to decide. It is a 1974, 26ft, yellow GMC. The engine was rebuilt before we bought it. Mileage unknown but we have added 25,000 to it plus having the suspension rebuilt.
I have owned it since 2001 and have receipts for over $30,000 spent in maintenance and upgrades. I can send copies of the receipts by year to you. We paid $14,500 for it initially plus the $30k. It will come with brand new tires on 16 inch wheels(original 16.5 inch tires are getting hard to find-plus, if you have a blow out as I did with used tires(big mistake) you could get stiffed as I did with a $265 tire that was the wrong size. After that I bought aluminum wheels and new Bridgestone tires which never failed. However, the Aluminum wheels are reserved for the other GMC and will not be sold.
We are selling this coach to upgrade another GMC motorhome we already have as a result of my business of selling used GMC M/H parts. This one was upgraded by the prior owner whose son kept it after dad passed away.
The roof air is working fine after storage as is the fridge which was new in 2008. We had new carpet and pad installed before storing it and it has not been used-no dogs, nothing. I have runners down to protect it. Recently had the cushion covers dry cleaned and not installing them until all work inside is done. Will be checking all systems-furnace, water pump, lines and tank, electrical, plumbing,etc. Oh, under the carpet was parquet flooring. Unfortunately, it has stapple holes from the old carpet, but it is still there like an extra insulation for the flooring.
Please feel free to ask any questions about our coach or any other you may be interested in.
Today, I have asked other owners for assistance elsewhere on this forum with a mechanical issue.
My email is gemrecs@yahoo.com or cell phone at 713-373-7775. Thx, Michael
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| Re: Hello! Hunting for my GMC! [message #309600 is a reply to message #309233] |
Sat, 29 October 2016 13:54 |
Michael Bozardt
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Registered: January 2007
Location: College Station, Texas
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Hli Deb, tell you what,I am working on my GMC now after three years in storage where it decided not to run. We moved and repeated trips to
Houston to get it drivable to our new location 100 miles away did not work, so I had it trailered here and am now working to solve a few problems before marketing it.
I will be selling it for under $10,000 once I have it up and ready. Further, I will drive it to Canada for you to decide. It is a 1974, 26ft, yellow GMC. The engine was rebuilt before we bought it. Mileage unknown but we have added 25,000 to it plus having the suspension rebuilt.
I have owned it since 2001 and have receipts for over $30,000 spent in maintenance and upgrades. I can send copies of the receipts by year to you. We paid $14,500 for it initially plus the $30k. It will come with brand new tires on 16 inch wheels(original 16.5 inch tires are getting hard to find-plus, if you have a blow out as I did with used tires(big mistake) you could get stiffed as I did with a $265 tire that was the wrong size. After that I bought aluminum wheels and new Bridgestone tires which never failed.
However,, the Aluminum wheels are reserved for the other GMC and will not be sold.
We are selling this coach to upgrade another GMC motorhome we already have as a result of my business of selling used GMC M/H parts. This one was upgraded by the prior owner whose son kept it after dad passed away.
The roof air is working fine after storage as is the fridge which was new in 2008. We had new carpet and pad installed before storing it and it has not been used-no dogs, nothing. I have runners down to protect it. Recently had the cushion covers dry cleaned and not installing them until all work inside is done. Will be checking all systems-furnace, water pump, lines and tank, electrical, plumbing,etc. Oh, under the carpet was parquet flooring. Unfortunately, it has stapple holes from the old carpet, but it is still there like an extra insulation for the flooring.
Please feel free to ask any questions about our coach or any other you may be interested in.
Today, I have asked other owners for assistance elsewhere on this forum with a mechanical issue.
Oh, I forgot. Call Dick Paterson also in Ontario I think, THE GMC expert in Canada. Springfield Ignition, 705-325-4554. Tell him I said Howdy.
My email is gemrecs@yahoo.com or cell phone at 713-373-7775. Thx, Michael
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| Re: Hello! Hunting for my GMC! [message #309601 is a reply to message #309233] |
Sat, 29 October 2016 14:09 |
Michael Bozardt
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Registered: January 2007
Location: College Station, Texas
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Hi Deb, tell you what,I am working on my GMC now after three years in storage where it decided not to run. We moved and repeated trips to Houston to get it drivable to our new location 100 miles away did not work, so I had it trailered here and am now working to solve a few problems before marketing it.
I will be selling it for under $10,000 once I have it up and ready. Further, I will drive it to Canada for you to decide. It is a 1974, 26ft, yellow GMC. The engine was rebuilt before we bought it. Mileage unknown but we have added 25,000 to it plus having the suspension rebuilt.
I have owned it since 2001 and have receipts for over $30,000 spent in maintenance and upgrades. I can send copies of the receipts by year to you. We paid $14,500 for it initially plus the $30k. It will come with brand new tires on 16 inch wheels(original 16.5 inch tires are getting hard to find-plus, if you have a blow out as I did with used tires(big mistake) you could get stiffed as I did with a $265 tire that was the wrong size. After that I bought aluminum wheels and new Bridgestone tires which never failed. However, the Aluminum wheels are reserved for the other GMC and will not be sold.
We are selling this coach to upgrade another GMC motorhome we already have as a result of my business of selling used GMC M/H parts. This one was upgraded by the prior owner whose son kept it after dad passed away.
The roof air is working fine after storage as is the fridge which was new in 2008. We had new carpet and pad installed before storing it and it has not been used-no dogs, nothing. I have runners down to protect it. Recently had the cushion covers dry cleaned and not installing them until all work inside is done. Will be checking all systems-furnace, water pump, lines and tank, electrical, plumbing,etc. Oh, under the carpet was parquet flooring. Unfortunately, it has stapple holes from the old carpet, but it is still there like an extra insulation for the flooring.
Please feel free to ask any questions about our coach or any other you may be interested in.
Today, I have asked other owners for assistance elsewhere on this forum with a mechanical issue.
My email is gemrecs@yahoo.com or cell phone at 713-373-7775. Thx, Michael
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 Re: [GMCnet] hunting [message #310783 is a reply to message #309602] |
Tue, 22 November 2016 21:44 |
Deb
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Location: Logan Lake, BC
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Well... Did it.. Found my coach. Although I won't be able to bring her up here till spring - not enough time to move her till the students are done, and by then it's mid-winter in the BC mountains  . So, it looks like April (maybe March if the weather takes a nice turn for me!)
Off the frame restore/reno, so many updates and upgrades, '77 Kingsley 403, wet-bath.
My thanks to everyone for their input, advice and suggestions. Hope to run into you on the road (not literally!) over the next few years. Cheers. Deb
Deb McWade
Logan Lake, BC, CAN
GMC Alumnus
It's Bigger on the Inside!
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| Re: Hello! Hunting for my GMC! [message #310790 is a reply to message #309233] |
Wed, 23 November 2016 07:43 |
Handyman
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Congratulations, Deb !!!
Glad to hear you found your dream RV.
Tell us some more and perhaps show us some pics.
Daniel
Daniel Jacobs, NL-USA 1977 GMC Eleganza II, Rebuild 455 (2019) 3.55 FD. FiTech and (Modified) FCC, Electric Pump, insulated GasTanks, 100A Alternator, APC, McDash, Schräder Valves + extern Fills, Ceramic Film, TPMS, FlexSteel Seats
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| Re: [GMCnet] hunting [message #310791 is a reply to message #310783] |
Wed, 23 November 2016 08:10 |
Neil Roach
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Congrats! Glad you finally found the one. Sounds like a twin to Elvis. Love to see pics.
Neil Roach
1977 Kingsley 403 wet-bath (Elvis)
Mostly stock with new (used) Zip-Dee awning
Calgary, Alberta
From: "Deb McWade"
To: "gmclist"
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2016 10:44:37 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] hunting
Well... Did it.. Found my coach. Although I won't be able to bring her up here till spring - not enough time to move her till the students are done,
and by then it's mid-winter in the BC mountains x( . So, it looks like April (maybe March if the weather takes a nice turn for me!)
Off the frame restore/reno, so many updates and upgrades, '77 Kingsley 403, wet-bath.
My thanks to everyone for their input, advice and suggestions. Hope to run into you on the road (not literally!) over the next few years. Cheers.
Deb
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| Re: Hello! Hunting for my GMC! [message #310878 is a reply to message #309233] |
Thu, 24 November 2016 12:31 |
Handyman
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Very nice! I like it.
Wishing you many nice and safe miles with your GMC.
Daniel
Daniel Jacobs, NL-USA 1977 GMC Eleganza II, Rebuild 455 (2019) 3.55 FD. FiTech and (Modified) FCC, Electric Pump, insulated GasTanks, 100A Alternator, APC, McDash, Schräder Valves + extern Fills, Ceramic Film, TPMS, FlexSteel Seats
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| Re: [GMCnet] hunting [message #310886 is a reply to message #310882] |
Thu, 24 November 2016 20:05 |
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Matt Colie
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Deb wrote on Thu, 24 November 2016 18:03Out of Washington. Still haven't got her. Won't be till spring  No time and winter weather prohibit getting her up here.
Naming will wait until I have a chance to get to know her better.
Deb,
That is the idea. She knows her name already if you ask and she doesn't say but you have an idea, ask her if she likes yours. Some are shy.
Oh, and welcome to the group, family, cult, asylum.... (Just in case I didn't say that before.)
I hope you know that being the keeper of a GMC brings into a community like few others. This is why a GMC is not just another toy. Because of the community of amazing supporting and helping people, she will be a wonderful part of your life. Because this is a community so much like that of the watermen of my world, I have taken to welcoming new owners much as a new owner or vessel is welcomed there. Even though she is not coming home real soon, this still should be. So,
May the Good Lord bless this coach and all those that set forth within her.
Welcome Deb.
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
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| Re: Hello! Hunting for my GMC! [message #310989 is a reply to message #309233] |
Sun, 27 November 2016 12:19 |
homer
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Hi Deb, Welcome to the GMC family, I have a 1973 Sequoia bought years ago has been my baby ever since she is in need of nothing, to long a list at this time. All-though we live close by unable to show you at this time, we are in Sun lakes AZ until the 14 dec then off to Mexico for 3 mths, before heading north and home to Armstrong, will arrive around the 15th April. My first mate has broached the subject of age, and maybe its time retire from motor homing and move on to new adventures? If you are still looking at that time give me a bell at 602- 239-4132. My AZ # 480-326-5222. Good luck. Les /
homer
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| Re: Hello! Hunting for my GMC! [message #311027 is a reply to message #309233] |
Mon, 28 November 2016 14:00 |
homer
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Hi Deb, Welcome to the GMC family. I have 73 GMC sequoia, I may be parting with when I return to BC in the spring. I have owned her for 7 years she is in first class condition and needing nothing other than love and care, my list of have dones, is to long for now will get into that later if you wish. I am in PHX AZ at this time with the coach on my way to Mexico a trip she has done many times before,mid April when do return to Armstrong BC If you have not found the Right GMC I will be happy to show you mine. I do tow a car, 1978 Fiat spider convertible which will be going for sale. Good luck in your search. Les Holmes.
homer
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| Re: [GMCnet] Hello! Hunting for my GMC! [message #311028 is a reply to message #311027] |
Mon, 28 November 2016 14:22 |
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Woudl that be a 124 Spider, Les? I owned a '68 version while I was stationed in Germany 1967-1971.
Mine had a smallish engine; maybe 1400 cc or so (don't remember exactly). I think Fiat put bigger engines in after mine.
I'm not a big fan of the new 124 Mazda version due to cost.
Might be interested in yours.
P.S. Attempted to send the above direct to email shown as originator below, but it bounced.
D.C. "Mac" Macdonald
'76 ex-PB (The Money Pit)
Oklahoma City, OK________________________________________
From: Gmclist [gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] on behalf of les holmes [angelhomer@hotmail.ca]
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2016 14:00
To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Hello! Hunting for my GMC!
Hi Deb, Welcome to the GMC family. I have 73 GMC sequoia, I may be parting with when I return to BC in the spring. I have owned her for 7 years she
is in first class condition and needing nothing other than love and care, my list of have dones, is to long for now will get into that later if you
wish. I am in PHX AZ at this time with the coach on my way to Mexico a trip she has done many times before,mid April when do return to Armstrong BC If
you have not found the Right GMC I will be happy to show you mine. I do tow a car, 1978 Fiat spider convertible which will be going for sale. Good
luck in your search. Les Holmes.
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homer
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| Re: Hello! Hunting for my GMC! [message #311039 is a reply to message #311027] |
Mon, 28 November 2016 18:58 |
Deb
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homer wrote on Mon, 28 November 2016 12:00Hi Deb, Welcome to the GMC family. I have 73 GMC sequoia, I may be parting with when I return to BC in the spring. I have owned her for 7 years she is in first class condition and needing nothing other than love and care, my list of have dones, is to long for now will get into that later if you wish. I am in PHX AZ at this time with the coach on my way to Mexico a trip she has done many times before,mid April when do return to Armstrong BC If you have not found the Right GMC I will be happy to show you mine. I do tow a car, 1978 Fiat spider convertible which will be going for sale. Good luck in your search. Les Holmes.
Thanks Les. You are doing about what I hope to be doing in 2 more winters - getting away from the snow! Thanks for thinking of me but I have found my coach. Haven't got her yet, but that will sort itself out come spring! However, that doesn't preclude me from wanting to see yours anyway when you get back to home base - always nice to looky-loo around and see what everyone else is doing with theirs..
Good to see another local. I will definitely be in touch once I have the girl in the driveway!. It would make a nice shake-down run for me! A few short trips around the "neighbourhood" before I look at the run back to Ontario to visit family.
Enjoy the sunshine
Deb McWade
Logan Lake, BC, CAN
GMC Alumnus
It's Bigger on the Inside!
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