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Promoting the GMC*- What can we do? - LONG [message #60797]

Tue, 20 October 2009 10:26

hertfordnc

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Registered: September 2009
Location: East NC

Karma:

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In the course of parting out the GMC I was asked about, and gave some consideration to keeping it intact. I think keeping as many on the road as possible is good for everyone.

There were even fewer Revcons made and far fewer still on the road. It is in our interest to keep as many of both of these fine machines out of the scrap yard.

But the world still needs a properly engineered, efficient, safe motorhome under 30 feet. The Eurovan-based Winnie ain't it.

Right now there are several drivable GMC's and one Revcon on Craigslist, east of the missisppi for around $5K - Will some new person seek one out and lovingly restore it?

In some cases the sellers do not appear to appreciate what they have. They are probably not members of this group.

Does this group or any other group do anything to activly promote the coach to a new audience?

What could be done?

How about a national caravan? Circumnavigate the country and have people join in wherever they can. Hold rallies in some different places, with the goal of interacting with the rest of the RV crowd.

Here's a nutty idea- what if we went to a trade show?

Obviously no one could afford the fees but perhaps if we offer trade show organizers a collection of vintage RV's that they could promote to draw people in- in exchange for a discount on space. We collect product info and a small contribution from the various GMC vendors to join forces.

We could promote it on the regular RV boards and maybe get some press.

People are afraid to take on something older than they are. Afraid of relying on a scatered band of net aquaintances for guidance and support.

But when I browse the Class A forums on RV.net and see how much time and money conventional people spend fixing leaks, reinforcing structure, overcoming bad design, and getting screwed by the manufacturers, i think- what I'm doing is a lot more fun.

I hope this inspires some conversation.

-- About the parted out 74. All the good stuff you can see in the pictures is gone, including the interior. Remaining is the drive train less hubs and knuckles.

Ultimately, it was not as nice as it looked. Mostly original stuff held together by paint. The engine and trans are fresh and it seems to run good. A test drive is forthcoming.

Dave

Dave & Ellen Silva Hertford, NC 76 Birchaven, 1-ton and other stuff Currently planning the Great american Road Trip Summer 2021 It's gonna take a lot of Adderall to get this thing right.

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		Promoting the GMC*- What can we do? - LONG By: hertfordnc on Tue, 20 October 2009 10:26
		Re: [GMCnet] Promoting the GMC*- What can we do? - LONG By: Jim Bounds on Tue, 20 October 2009 11:59
		Re: [GMCnet] Promoting the GMC*- What can we do? - LONG By: Fin Beven on Tue, 20 October 2009 12:17
		Re: [GMCnet] Promoting the GMC*- What can we do? - LONG By: Jim Galbavy on Tue, 20 October 2009 13:11
		Re: [GMCnet] Promoting the GMC*- What can we do? - LONG By: ljdavick on Tue, 20 October 2009 13:44
		Re: [GMCnet] Promoting the GMC*- What can we do? - LONG By: armandminnie on Tue, 20 October 2009 14:21
		Re: Promoting the GMC*- What can we do? - LONG By: WayneB on Tue, 20 October 2009 14:23
		Re: Promoting the GMC*- What can we do? - LONG By: Chr$ on Tue, 20 October 2009 14:47
		Re: [GMCnet] Promoting the GMC*- What can we do? - LONG By: Jim Bounds on Tue, 20 October 2009 17:42
		Re: Promoting the GMC*- What can we do? - LONG By: Jim Galbavy on Tue, 20 October 2009 18:06
		Re: [GMCnet] Promoting the GMC*- What can we do? - LONG By: Rick Denney on Tue, 20 October 2009 15:04
		Re: [GMCnet] Promoting the GMC*- What can we do? - LONG By: hertfordnc on Tue, 20 October 2009 15:14
		Re: Promoting the GMC*- What can we do? - LONG By: Dave Wilson on Tue, 20 October 2009 17:31
		Re: Promoting the GMC*- What can we do? - LONG By: Bob M on Tue, 20 October 2009 20:23
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		Re: [GMCnet] Promoting the GMC*- What can we do? - LONG By: emerystora on Wed, 21 October 2009 08:07
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