| Considering buying a GMC Motorhome, looking for advice. [message #336382] |
Sat, 25 August 2018 22:48  |
PeakOil
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Registered: August 2018
Location: Cold Lake, AB, Canada
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Hello everyone.
As the main page stated, I saw one of these beauties a few years ago at a racetrack and have been a fan ever since. I obviously don't need to tell this forum about the cool factor they have, but I definitely have some questions before I consider an actual purchase.
So first off, let me tell you the little I know about the vehicle. It is a 1975 (the owner is unsure, which scares me a tiny bit), lighter blue at the bottom and white up top. The interior has been completely gutted. All that remains is what I think is the original flooring. Owner says it runs and drives fine, he has had it for 3 years and said he doesn't have the time anymore. Owner says it has 126,000 kms (about 80k miles) and he is asking just over 3k for it.
I am a relatively handy person as far as renovations, carpentry etc goes. Certainly not a master but I consider myself capable. Mechanically I would rate my skills a bit lower, I can change the oil or an alternator if I have to, but beyond that I would be in a little over my head.
It looks ok in pictures. Definitely needs a clean and is missing a piece of exterior trim. I like the colour scheme so wouldn't change it.
What I am hoping the fine people here can help me with is some general guidance and giving me the right things to look for if I do decide to go and take a look. The vehicle is a few hours away so it isn't too big a trek but I would be going cash in hand and driving it home if I did end up buying.
I am fine with putting a lot of labour in, and to be honest the part of making something your own and starting with a blank slate is a definite plus.
I have so many questions but I will leave it at this for now. Any help or advice offered would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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