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Mon, 26 October 2009 12:28  |
Tripp 33
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I wanted to tell all GMC Motorhome owners and other motorhome owners about how the cash for clunker program has helped me with my 78 Transmode.
My buddy owns a junkyard here in Toledo, OH and told me that he received about 22 conversion vans into his inventory thanks to the Cash for Clunkers program. I have stripped my GMC down to bare bones because I am dedicating mine to football tailgating and the "golf trip" mobile so I am basiclaly starting from scratch on how I want my GMC setup.
So, in these vans I found great "aircraft type lighting" and 9 beautiful leather chairs.
I know, "who wants all those chairs" but I do, because of the design of my coach. However, these junkyards have fans, electric fixtures and an assortment of other RV/Van items.
I picked up 9 leather chairs (that do match) for $225 and 6 aircraft lights for an additional $10.
This is not tradional GMC stuff but it can be incorporated into those "projects" or to replace some existing equipment. I am sure this is not right for everyone but it sure was fun digging around some spectacular vans.
Best of luck to everyone. I am really enjoying modifying my GMC.
JMac
Toledo, OH
78' Transmode/Limo
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| Re: [GMCnet] Cash for clunkers pay's off for GMC Motorhome owners [message #61757 is a reply to message #61756] |
Mon, 26 October 2009 12:32  |
Ray Erspamer
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Sounds like a great deal, and happy to hear that you're making your coach YOURS. It will be great no matter how you configure it.....just do it your way and ENJOY IT !! That's what they're for !
Ray
Ray & Lisa Erspamer
78 Royale Center Kitchen
The Malosco Cruiser (TZE368V101144)
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From: Tripp 33 <trippguy@hotmail.com>
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Subject: [GMCnet] Cash for clunkers pay's off for GMC Motorhome owners
I wanted to tell all GMC Motorhome owners and other motorhome owners about how the cash for clunker program has helped me with my 78 Transmode.
My buddy owns a junkyard here in Toledo, OH and told me that he received about 22 conversion vans into his inventory thanks to the Cash for Clunkers program. I have stripped my GMC down to bare bones because I am dedicating mine to football tailgating and the "golf trip" mobile so I am basiclaly starting from scratch on how I want my GMC setup.
So, in these vans I found great "aircraft type lighting" and 9 beautiful leather chairs.
I know, "who wants all those chairs" but I do, because of the design of my coach. However, these junkyards have fans, electric fixtures and an assortment of other RV/Van items.
I picked up 9 leather chairs (that do match) for $225 and 6 aircraft lights for an additional $10.
This is not tradional GMC stuff but it can be incorporated into those "projects" or to replace some existing equipment. I am sure this is not right for everyone but it sure was fun digging around some spectacular vans.
Best of luck to everyone. I am really enjoying modifying my GMC.
JMac
Toledo, OH
78' Transmode/Limo
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| Re: [GMCnet] Cash for clunkers pay's off for GMC Motorhome owners [message #61762 is a reply to message #61756] |
Mon, 26 October 2009 13:25 |
tmaki
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Tripp 33 wrote:
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> My buddy owns a junkyard here in Toledo, OH and told me that he received about 22
> conversion vans into his inventory thanks to the Cash for Clunkers program.
>
> So, in these vans I found great "aircraft type lighting" and 9 beautiful leather chairs.
Hear, Hear!!
> However, these junkyards have fans, electric fixtures and an assortment of
> other RV/Van items.
Hear, Hear!!
>
> This is not tradional GMC stuff but it can be incorporated into those "projects"
> or to replace some existing equipment. I am sure this is not right for everyone
> but it sure was fun digging around some spectacular vans.
Tre cool! Yes, some of those van conversions are truly
great. And, as you're discovering, the components are meant
for road use - not a re-worked or re-packaged housing solution.
High end junkyard vans are my favorite source of mod parts.
If you get the chance, check out handicapped and shuttle
vans/buses. The very best automotive electrical components
are in there. Get all the Intellitec stuff you can find.
You'll figure out a way to use it somewhere. Lots of
aluminum extrusions, stainless, etc.
Don't be afraid to cross-pollinate with the components you
can use and that work for you, no matter what the source.
One of the dirty little secrets about the GMC motorhome is
that outside of the GM-designed/manufactured stuff, nearly
everything else is just plain, old RV stuff found in any
Winnebago, brand-F, etc. during that period. Almost anything
you can find even in van conversions is better than that stuff.
Good luck with it. Trick it out!
Toby Maki
'73 Glacier 230
Riverside, CA
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| Re: [GMCnet] Cash for clunkers pay's off for GMC Motorhome owners [message #61782 is a reply to message #61762] |
Mon, 26 October 2009 15:47 |
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ljdavick
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I wonder if now is the time to get some tail lights and Lumina Van wiper arms? (Except that I already bought my wiper arms from Jim K.)
I know that Gene's site has a listing for Junk Yard Gems - - time to brush up!
Larry Davick
The Mystery Machine
----- Original Message -----
From: "tmaki" <tmaki@earthlink.net>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 11:25:27 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Cash for clunkers pay's off for GMC Motorhome owners
Tripp 33 wrote:
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> My buddy owns a junkyard here in Toledo, OH and told me that he received about 22
> conversion vans into his inventory thanks to the Cash for Clunkers program.
>
> So, in these vans I found great "aircraft type lighting" and 9 beautiful leather chairs.
Hear, Hear!!
> However, these junkyards have fans, electric fixtures and an assortment of
> other RV/Van items.
Hear, Hear!!
>
> This is not tradional GMC stuff but it can be incorporated into those "projects"
> or to replace some existing equipment. I am sure this is not right for everyone
> but it sure was fun digging around some spectacular vans.
Tre cool! Yes, some of those van conversions are truly
great. And, as you're discovering, the components are meant
for road use - not a re-worked or re-packaged housing solution.
High end junkyard vans are my favorite source of mod parts.
If you get the chance, check out handicapped and shuttle
vans/buses. The very best automotive electrical components
are in there. Get all the Intellitec stuff you can find.
You'll figure out a way to use it somewhere. Lots of
aluminum extrusions, stainless, etc.
Don't be afraid to cross-pollinate with the components you
can use and that work for you, no matter what the source.
One of the dirty little secrets about the GMC motorhome is
that outside of the GM-designed/manufactured stuff, nearly
everything else is just plain, old RV stuff found in any
Winnebago, brand-F, etc. during that period. Almost anything
you can find even in van conversions is better than that stuff.
Good luck with it. Trick it out!
Toby Maki
'73 Glacier 230
Riverside, CA
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| Re: [GMCnet] Cash for clunkers pay's off for GMC Motorhome owners [message #61796 is a reply to message #61782] |
Mon, 26 October 2009 17:52 |
Chr$
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Umm... YES! I got my lumina wiper arms and some other Conv van tidbits from clunkers recently. Just watch out for the light green paint! None of the vans had nice enough tailights however, but there are more out there...
| ljdavick wrote on Mon, 26 October 2009 13:47 |
I wonder if now is the time to get some tail lights and Lumina Van wiper arms? (Except that I already bought my wiper arms from Jim K.)
I know that Gene's site has a listing for Junk Yard Gems - - time to brush up!
Larry Davick
The Mystery Machine
----- Original Message -----
From: "tmaki" <tmaki@earthlink.net>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 11:25:27 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Cash for clunkers pay's off for GMC Motorhome owners
Tripp 33 wrote:
>
> My buddy owns a junkyard here in Toledo, OH and told me that he received about 22
> conversion vans into his inventory thanks to the Cash for Clunkers program.
>
> So, in these vans I found great "aircraft type lighting" and 9 beautiful leather chairs.
Hear, Hear!!
> However, these junkyards have fans, electric fixtures and an assortment of
> other RV/Van items.
Hear, Hear!!
>
> This is not tradional GMC stuff but it can be incorporated into those "projects"
> or to replace some existing equipment. I am sure this is not right for everyone
> but it sure was fun digging around some spectacular vans.
Tre cool! Yes, some of those van conversions are truly
great. And, as you're discovering, the components are meant
for road use - not a re-worked or re-packaged housing solution.
High end junkyard vans are my favorite source of mod parts.
If you get the chance, check out handicapped and shuttle
vans/buses. The very best automotive electrical components
are in there. Get all the Intellitec stuff you can find.
You'll figure out a way to use it somewhere. Lots of
aluminum extrusions, stainless, etc.
Don't be afraid to cross-pollinate with the components you
can use and that work for you, no matter what the source.
One of the dirty little secrets about the GMC motorhome is
that outside of the GM-designed/manufactured stuff, nearly
everything else is just plain, old RV stuff found in any
Winnebago, brand-F, etc. during that period. Almost anything
you can find even in van conversions is better than that stuff.
Good luck with it. Trick it out!
Toby Maki
'73 Glacier 230
Riverside, CA
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Scottsdale, AZ
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| Re: [GMCnet] Cash for clunkers pay's off for GMC Motorhome owners [message #61884 is a reply to message #61796] |
Tue, 27 October 2009 00:12 |
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ljdavick
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It will be like a safari! I'll go hunting this weekend for big game!
Larry Davick
The Mystery Machine
On Oct 26, 2009, at 3:52 PM, Chris Choffat wrote:
>
>
> Umm... YES! I got my lumina wiper arms and some other Conv van
> tidbits from clunkers recently. Just watch out for the light green
> paint! None of the vans had nice enough tailights however, but
> there are more out there...
>
> ljdavick wrote on Mon, 26 October 2009 13:47
>> I wonder if now is the time to get some tail lights and Lumina Van
>> wiper arms? (Except that I already bought my wiper arms from Jim K.)
>>
>> I know that Gene's site has a listing for Junk Yard Gems - - time
>> to brush up!
>>
>> Larry Davick
>> The Mystery Machine
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "tmaki" <tmaki@earthlink.net>
>> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
>> Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 11:25:27 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada
>> Pacific
>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Cash for clunkers pay's off for GMC
>> Motorhome owners
>>
>> Tripp 33 wrote:
>>>
>>> My buddy owns a junkyard here in Toledo, OH and told me that he
>>> received about 22
>>> conversion vans into his inventory thanks to the Cash for
>>> Clunkers program.
>>>
>>> So, in these vans I found great "aircraft type lighting" and 9
>>> beautiful leather chairs.
>>
>>
>> Hear, Hear!!
>>
>>
>>> However, these junkyards have fans, electric fixtures and an
>>> assortment of
>>> other RV/Van items.
>>
>>
>> Hear, Hear!!
>>
>>
>>>
>>> This is not tradional GMC stuff but it can be incorporated into
>>> those "projects"
>>> or to replace some existing equipment. I am sure this is not
>>> right for everyone
>>> but it sure was fun digging around some spectacular vans.
>>
>>
>> Tre cool! Yes, some of those van conversions are truly
>> great. And, as you're discovering, the components are meant
>> for road use - not a re-worked or re-packaged housing solution.
>>
>> High end junkyard vans are my favorite source of mod parts.
>> If you get the chance, check out handicapped and shuttle
>> vans/buses. The very best automotive electrical components
>> are in there. Get all the Intellitec stuff you can find.
>> You'll figure out a way to use it somewhere. Lots of
>> aluminum extrusions, stainless, etc.
>>
>> Don't be afraid to cross-pollinate with the components you
>> can use and that work for you, no matter what the source.
>> One of the dirty little secrets about the GMC motorhome is
>> that outside of the GM-designed/manufactured stuff, nearly
>> everything else is just plain, old RV stuff found in any
>> Winnebago, brand-F, etc. during that period. Almost anything
>> you can find even in van conversions is better than that stuff.
>>
>> Good luck with it. Trick it out!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Toby Maki
>> '73 Glacier 230
>> Riverside, CA
>> _______________________________________________
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> 77 Ex-Kingsley 455: The Engineer's Motorhome
> Scottsdale, AZ
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