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Greg C.
Messages: 224
Registered: October 2019
Location: Knoxville, TN
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Hi everyone: I have been lurking on this site and others for quite some time as I have always admired and wanted to own a GMC. I have been to a couple of GMC gatherings, and I live about 3 miles from Chuck Boyd (on the Black List) who along with his wife Cathy have been very kind in answering my annoying questions and given me tours of their coaches.
My wife and I currently have a buyer for our second home, which, once it closes, will give me the ability to purchase a GMC. The point of my post is to gain some knowledge of what the majority of the brain trust here would consider a "must have" for a prospective coach. Below are a few of my preferences, open to suggestion:
*Coach is ready to use, with minor mechanical or cosmetic upgrades needed.
*Updated interior
*26' or 23'
*Rebuilt trans with 3:55 gearing (is this a good idea?)
*Rebuilt front end with grease fittings added to the bearings
*Newer paint
*Renovated fuel tanks, new fuel lines
*Working generator
*Ability to tow a Jeep Wrangler
I have the ability to do all things mechanical including an engine replacement, but I'm not as young or gung ho as I used to be. I like doing upgrades and improvements, and putting personal touches on my projects. But I don't have enough life left to get into a full blown restoration, hence the desire for a coach that is pretty much done, or nearly so. I realize that these can be purchased for amounts starting at practically zero to in excess of six figures, and I think I've read somewhere on here that one should figure to spend $30,000 at a minimum, either up front, or along the way, to get a GMC that can be reliably cruised around the country.
My goal right now is to start looking actively after the first of the year and hopefully get a coach by summer.
What should I be thinking about on my preferences? I appreciate any and everyone's advice on this adventure.
Thank you.
Greg Crawford
KM4ZCR
Knoxville, TN
"Ruby Sue"
1977 Royale
Rear Bath
403 Engine
American Eagle Wheels
Early Version Alex Sirum Quad bags
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