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Re: [GMCnet] Dreams Crushed in Muskegon, MI [message #247438 is a reply to message #247369] Mon, 14 April 2014 20:10 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Kosier is currently offline  Kosier   United States
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Kevin,

If I had to eat the damage I would fix it. First thing is to seal it up to
keep the weather out. Duck tape and visqueen. Then a jack and a four by
four to raise the roof into a semblance of it's original shape. Replace the
damaged airbag and get it to a safe spot. A used windshield and more duck
tape makes it roadable. I've seen pictures of crashed coaches and it was
determined that there is not that much attaching the complete roof
section to the body sides. Find a coach being scrapped and change the roof.
Then continue the restoration. In the words of the late Jim Valvano, "Don't
give up, don't ever give up!".

Gary Kosier
77 PB w/500 Cad
Newark, Oh

-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2014 11:44 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] Dreams Crushed in Muskegon, MI



While enjoying the first trip of the year - to Muskegon State Park in MI -
we were met with disaster as unexpected tornadoes moved into the region and
felled a 50 foot white pine - directly on top of us. Fortunately, we only
had minor injuries due to the limbs that came down with the tree. But, our
'75 Eleganza did not fare so well.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6590-crushing-disaster.html

I've uploaded some pictures here. I'm afraid the vehicle is totaled, but
would appreciate any other feedback/advice regarding what we can do with it
at this point other than have it towed to the salvage yard.
We unfortunately only had liability coverage on it as we were waiting to
complete our rehab before getting it fully assessed - big mistake.

We've salvaged the new refrigerator, oven, awning and batteries, but we lack
the means to salvage the generator, engine/trans, new Dave Lenzi knuckles,
etc.

We'd definitely appreciate any suggestions for what we can possibly due to
salvage anything at this point.
We definitely want to get back on the road someday - and hopefully in
something as fine as our beloved '75.

The vehicle still sits at the Muskegon State Park campground as I work out
what to do next.

Appreciate any suggestions via this thread or PM -
Kevin
Chicago, IL
'75 Eleganza II

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