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[GMCnet] Traded Coaches [message #85401] Thu, 20 May 2010 16:38 Go to next message
Bob Raef is currently offline  Bob Raef   United States
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Hi Billie & Lanny:



Well we did it!



Pat and I traveled to Arkansas on May 5, 2010, and finalized a trade of our
GMC for the 1989 Winnebago Spectrum 2000 (32ft 8in long) with the 7.3L Ford
turbo power stroke diesel pusher. It is Winnebago's version of a larger and
updated classic GMC. It had less than 500 miles on it when we left El
Dorado, Arkansas heading back to San Antonio.



We averaged 11.5 MPG before we developed fuel starvation problems east of
Tyler on Sunday, May 9, 2010.



We look forward to continuing our association with the GMCMI (if you will
allow us) and attending as many rallies as we can.



We plan to travel as much as we can subject to our allowable budget for
diesel fuel.



For pictures of our new toy - The Eagle (Pat says it is my new toy) go to:



http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=34004
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=34004&title=eagle-8-p
sdp-floorplan&cat=500> &title=eagle-8-psdp-floorplan&cat=500





C'ya when we can,



Bob & Pat

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Re: [GMCnet] Traded Coaches [message #85405 is a reply to message #85401] Thu, 20 May 2010 17:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
WD0AFQ is currently offline  WD0AFQ   United States
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Bob, Can you give us the website of the dealer? That way we can share your old coach with prospects.
Dan


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Re: [GMCnet] Traded Coaches [message #85419 is a reply to message #85405] Thu, 20 May 2010 19:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Bob Raef is currently offline  Bob Raef   United States
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Dan:

http://www.special-interest-veh.com/page_1.html

Here is the link to my former 1977 Royale Rear Bath. This company is owned by Mr. Don Hearin and I know he is interested in selling it as well as some of his other Spectrum 2000s. Some of the Spectrums have been renovated (new paint, freshened interiors and new Ford Triton V10s with the 4R100 4 speed automatic tranny). Others have had the engine and tranny changed out for the above setup but need to be finished as to interior and paint. While others are as he bought them needing the works (projects).

Pictures to my former coach (The Colonel) are at this link:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=33983&title=the-colonel-a-1977-roy&cat=500

I am sorry they are all mixed together. I tried to sort them but I could not figure that out. I may have to delete some and then reenter them.

Thanks,
Bob The Beancounter
Formerly owned The Colonel (1977 Royale Rear Bath)
Now own The Eagle (1989 Winnebago Spectrum 2000 - SIV Custom Coach with a 2002 7.3L Ford Trition Turbo Power Stroke Diesel Pusher)
Re: [GMCnet] Traded Coaches [message #85420 is a reply to message #85401] Thu, 20 May 2010 20:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Rosebud is currently offline  Rosebud   United States
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Bob & Pat,

WOW! That looks beautiful! Very nice photos. I'm sure Pat is thrilled. Now the Colonel needs a nice home. How about bringing the Eagle to the Cent. Tx. Lunch Bunch June 12 so we can all check it out in person? We're happy for y'all & still expect to see you both at the GMC rallies.

Lanny & Billie
Kingsland, Tx.


From: Bob Raef - Professional <braef@att.net>
Subject: [GMCnet] Traded Coaches
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Date: Thursday, May 20, 2010, 4:38 PM


Hi Billie & Lanny:

Well we did it! Winnebago's version of a larger and updated classic GMC. Bob & Pat



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Re: [GMCnet] Traded Coaches [message #85422 is a reply to message #85419] Thu, 20 May 2010 20:33 Go to previous messageGo to next message
WD0AFQ is currently offline  WD0AFQ   United States
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Thanks Bob. There used to be an FMC rebuilder there in Eldorado, I think.
dan


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Re: [GMCnet] Traded Coaches [message #85480 is a reply to message #85401] Fri, 21 May 2010 08:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Ray Erspamer is currently offline  Ray Erspamer   United States
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Looks like a great rig Bob !! Very nice ! Congrats !!

Ray


Ray & Lisa Erspamer
78 Royale Center Kitchen
TZE368V101144
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226
Email: 78GMC-Royale@att.net
414-745-3188
Web Site: http://ray-lisa.page.tl/




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Sent: Thu, May 20, 2010 4:38:20 PM
Subject: [GMCnet] Traded Coaches

Hi Billie & Lanny:



Well we did it!



Pat and I traveled to Arkansas on May 5, 2010, and finalized a trade of our
GMC for the 1989 Winnebago Spectrum 2000 (32ft 8in long) with the 7.3L Ford
turbo power stroke diesel pusher. It is Winnebago's version of a larger and
updated classic GMC. It had less than 500 miles on it when we left El
Dorado, Arkansas heading back to San Antonio.



We averaged 11.5 MPG before we developed fuel starvation problems east of
Tyler on Sunday, May 9, 2010.



We look forward to continuing our association with the GMCMI (if you will
allow us) and attending as many rallies as we can.



We plan to travel as much as we can subject to our allowable budget for
diesel fuel.



For pictures of our new toy - The Eagle (Pat says it is my new toy) go to:



http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=34004
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=34004&title=eagle-8-p
sdp-floorplan&cat=500> &title=eagle-8-psdp-floorplan&cat=500





C'ya when we can,



Bob & Pat

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Re: [GMCnet] Traded Coaches [message #85610 is a reply to message #85401] Sat, 22 May 2010 09:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
druber is currently offline  druber   United States
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Hi Bob,
I have one of those beasts too, but it has the original 460 V8 and 3 speed
?C6? transmission. I won't post pictures because everyone would laugh at it
compared to yours. I saw yours several times when at ElDorado visiting Don
and getting copies of the sketchy documentation he has on wiring diagrams,
etc. They are great looking coaches, but unfortunately don't have the
support group we enjoy here, and I think Don is winding down his
involvement.

If you email me off line, I will send you copies of the documentation I
scanned if you are interested. It is spotty, at best, but far better than
nothing!
Druber

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Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 5:38 PM
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Subject: [GMCnet] Traded Coaches

Hi Billie & Lanny:



Well we did it!



Pat and I traveled to Arkansas on May 5, 2010, and finalized a trade of our
GMC for the 1989 Winnebago Spectrum 2000 (32ft 8in long) with the 7.3L Ford
turbo power stroke diesel pusher. It is Winnebago's version of a larger and
updated classic GMC. It had less than 500 miles on it when we left El
Dorado, Arkansas heading back to San Antonio.



We averaged 11.5 MPG before we developed fuel starvation problems east of
Tyler on Sunday, May 9, 2010.



We look forward to continuing our association with the GMCMI (if you will
allow us) and attending as many rallies as we can.



We plan to travel as much as we can subject to our allowable budget for
diesel fuel.



For pictures of our new toy - The Eagle (Pat says it is my new toy) go to:



http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=34004
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=34004&title=eagle-8-p
sdp-floorplan&cat=500> &title=eagle-8-psdp-floorplan&cat=500





C'ya when we can,



Bob & Pat

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Re: [GMCnet] Traded Coaches [message #85616 is a reply to message #85610] Sat, 22 May 2010 12:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
stick miller is currently offline  stick miller   United States
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Dumb question here about the colonel: Is that some sort of satellite dome on the front of the colonel and does it work? Also, i notice a picture of "central air". Does that lower the overall ceiling height?
Thanks, in advance. Stick Miller


Stick Miller
'78 Royale - "White Trash" - she left me for another man
'76 Eleganza - "Cousin Eddie" Sold
'84 Bluebird Wanderlodge - "Past Tents"
Americus, GA
Re: [GMCnet] Traded Coaches [message #85640 is a reply to message #85616] Sat, 22 May 2010 16:21 Go to previous message
Bob Raef is currently offline  Bob Raef   United States
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Hi Stick:

The dome on the forward part of the roof of The Colonel is a satelite disk for the TV made by King Dome. The on in The Colonel was a stationary system only now they have the in motion systems. Yes they work if you also sign up for either Direct TV or the Disk Network.

The picture showing the central AC is not for The Colonel. It is a picture of the cebtral AC in my new to me SOB.

If you have any questions, just give me a shout. I will be glad to provide you any information about The Colonel and the contact information of Mr. Don Hearin the owner of SIV. He is currently in Florida visiting with his daughter's family.

Bob "Beancounter" Raef
San Antonio, TX
210-641-1334 home
210-288-2678 mobile
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