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Buying a GMC - Looking for assistance [message #98837]

Tue, 07 September 2010 09:55

Doug in Nova Scotia

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Hello:

My wife and I are in the process of buying a GMC coach located in the Atlanta area - not sure where yet - owner is currently out of town.

We live in Nova Scotia, so buying a coach at a distance is a little daunting for us.

I'm looking for help - to go look at the coach and perhaps take it for a short drive - probably in the next week or two.

I know that there may be mechanical issues that need attention, but my main goal in asking for assistance is to make sure that
1. the coach is worth purchasing and
2. it will at least make it to Southland Motorhome for an oil change, lube, brake check, etc. prior to the long drive home. I know it needs new tires.

Thanks for any and all help. We're really looking forward to our own GMC!

Doug in Conquerall Bank on the South Shore of Nova Scotia

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Re: Buying a GMC - Looking for assistance [message #98875 is a reply to message #98837]

Tue, 07 September 2010 17:23

RF_Burns

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Location: S. Ontario, Canada

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Doug,
FYI
Have you seen this one in Peterborough Ontario:
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-RVs-campers-trailers-RVs-motorhomes-Motorhome-W0QQAdIdZ212097487

Several others in the Toronto Kijiji if you want something on this side of the border.

Bruce Hislop
ON Canada
77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC.
1 ton front end
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29001
My Staff says I never listen to them, or something like that

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Re: Buying a GMC - Looking for assistance [message #98885 is a reply to message #98875]

Tue, 07 September 2010 18:54

Doug in Nova Scotia

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Hello Bruce:

Thanks for the heads up. I have seen all but one of the TO ones.

Doug

Doug Mason Wannabe GMC Owner Conquerall Bank, Nova Scotia

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Re: Buying a GMC - Looking for assistance [message #98932 is a reply to message #98837]

Wed, 08 September 2010 07:07

RF_Burns

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Doug,
Dick Patterson has a '77 Eleganza with a 455 for sale as well. I don't know anything about it, but he described it as "rock solid"

Dick is the go-to guy for engine, carb and distributor rebuilds and lives near Barrie Ont.

Give him a call at 705-325-4554

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Buying tip [message #99063 is a reply to message #98837]

Wed, 08 September 2010 22:55

bukzin

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You have likely heard this already but...

Spend more money now for less hassles later.

(wish I would have!)

Take care

Bukzin
1977 Palm Beach

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Re: [GMCnet] Buying tip [message #99067 is a reply to message #99063]

Thu, 09 September 2010 01:36

bill schurman

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How true. I'm living truth of this.

William S. Schurman
P.O. 773325
Steamboat Springs, CO at the foot of Rabbit Ears Pass
970-846-4212

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> You have likely heard this already but...
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> Spend more money now for less hassles later.
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> (wish I would have!)
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> Take care
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> Bukzin
> 1977 Palm Beach
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Re: Buying a GMC - Looking for assistance [message #99079 is a reply to message #98837]

Thu, 09 September 2010 07:09

hasbeen

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I have finally decided to bite the bullet and sell my 1977 GMC . I thought I would offer it here first before I put it on the “C” list or the “E” list. I just don’t use it enough to justify all the expense with insurance and such. I cannot get my wife into it anymore since we got our other camping set-up. It sits around to much now and after seeing all the wannabees on the site getting what they are looking for I know somebody out there would surely get a bunch of enjoyment from this motor home. It is by no means finished and does need some cosmetic and interior help. I have added a poster on the GMC Motorhome Picture site with some info described. I will answer as many questions as I can and would appreciate contact via the PM service. Thanks in advance. Jim

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Re: Buying a GMC - Looking for assistance [message #99163 is a reply to message #98837]

Thu, 09 September 2010 18:45

Doug in Nova Scotia

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My wife and I had another serious discussion this morning over coffee and realized we had to choose between finishing the kitchen and/or buying a GMC coach.

I hated to admit it, but it makes more sense to finish the kitchen first. Then at least it's not hanging over my head when we want to go someplace in the coach. Besides, winter's coming and I'd already committed to building a couple of strip-built wooden kayaks as a winter project. And I really couldn't use a coach until next summer anyway!

So......when the kitchen's done, I'll be back.

In the meantime, THANKS so much for the tips about spending more up front. I was starting to get a little concerned that the coach we had picked out was a great bargain, but I wondered how much it would take to make it safe and road worthy.

All the best,

Doug

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Re: Buying a GMC - Looking for assistance [message #99164 is a reply to message #99163]

Thu, 09 September 2010 19:04

kjmartin

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Hi Doug
When you start looking again, start here in NS, I know of a few that are either up for sale or coming up for sale in the next 6 months or so.
Kathy& Tim
One of many NS GMCers
74 Canyon Lands
halifax ns

Kathy & Tim Martin 74 Canyon Lands Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Re: [GMCnet] Buying a GMC - Looking for assistance [message #99165 is a reply to message #99163]

Thu, 09 September 2010 18:59

storm'n

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--- On Thu, 9/9/10, Doug <gmc.palmbeach.bum@gmail.com> wrote:

My wife and I had another serious discussion this morning over coffee and realized we had to choose between finishing the kitchen and/or buying a GMC coach.
�

�
�Doug.
�
�I've been sitting on the fence following the market for GMC's now for about 2 1/2 years & watching the prices slowly falling. I believe they have bottomed out due to a slight resurgence in the economy a growing interest in�the coachs by the younger generation. I think now is a good time to buy even if sat for a few months before you have time to work on it.
� Regards,
� Wannabe Norm.

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Re: Buying a GMC - Looking for assistance [message #99168 is a reply to message #98837]

Thu, 09 September 2010 19:45

jaholland

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Doug in Nova Scotia wrote on Tue, 07 September 2010 09:55

Hello:

My wife and I are in the process of buying a GMC coach located in the Atlanta area - not sure where yet - owner is currently out of town.

We live in Nova Scotia, so buying a coach at a distance is a little daunting for us.

I'm looking for help - to go look at the coach and perhaps take it for a short drive - probably in the next week or two.

I know that there may be mechanical issues that need attention, but my main goal in asking for assistance is to make sure that

1. the coach is worth purchasing and

2. it will at least make it to Southland Motorhome for an oil change, lube, brake check, etc. prior to the long drive home. I know it needs new tires.

Thanks for any and all help. We're really looking forward to our own GMC!

Doug in Conquerall Bank on the South Shore of Nova Scotia

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Doug;
Check This One Out ~
~ Joe ~

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Hey gang!! After the summer we've had, it's come time for a reality check
and we've decided it's time for our '75 Glenbrook to go to another family to enjoy.
1975 with about 75k miles showing.
New michelin tires,
new air compressor,
new toilet pump,
new airbags,
venetian blinds,
new carpet,
new mufflers,
new clearance lenses,
Glass all good with some fogging on windshields,
maintenance manuals.
Newly inspeceted in Nova Scotia.

Asking $8700 but certainly open to offers.
(Ph.902,485,6055)
(ve1bes@eastlink.ca) or (stanhcan@yahoo.com)
[Updated on: Thu, 09 September 2010 19:14]

Stan---VE1BES-pilot--( '75 Glenbrook )
Brenda-VE1IKK-other seat
Parking spot...Pictou,Nova Scotia

~

/_]*[__][] *[__|] ~ * '73 TZE063V101887 "
" O----------OO--]* ~ '78 TZE168V100234 "
" " Joe & Lavelle " "
" 'sweet home alebamy'

[Updated on: Thu, 09 September 2010 19:46]

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Re: Buying a GMC - Looking for assistance [message #99179 is a reply to message #99163]

Thu, 09 September 2010 20:26

mike miller

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Doug in Nova Scotia wrote on Thu, 09 September 2010 16:45

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In the meantime, THANKS so much for the tips about spending more up front. I was starting to get a little concerned that the coach we had picked out was a great bargain, but I wondered how much it would take to make it safe and road worthy. ...

Watch out for "Bargain" coaches.

A while back a fixer coach was the probably best "bargain." BUT... With the current market and economy, complete coach prices are depressed. Mean while, parts and labor are not depressed. (For the most part.) SO... The best bargain is the coach that doesn't need many of the "non-depressed" items.

IE: Buy the best coach you can afford and that will be the best bargain.

While I do not think the market will go much lower, I am not sure it will start recovering anytime soon. SO... my advice is to take your time and look for the right coach. Use the time to learn more about what you want and get you finances ready to jump when the right coach is found.

Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo' http://m000035.blogspot.com

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