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| Re: New Owner [message #93845 is a reply to message #93844] |
Thu, 29 July 2010 14:15   |
Bob de Kruyff
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| stickmiller wrote on Thu, 29 July 2010 13:05 |
Well, I finally did it. For better or for worse, I bought John Sharpe's 78 Royale. He's going to deliver it to Americus.
From all accounts it is a pretty decent GMC. I look forward to working on some "little" things and hoping to dodge the big bullet. Maybe I can keep this thing rolling with a little help from Ken Henderson.
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It sure looks like a nice unit!! I'm sure you are excited!
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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| Re: [GMCnet] New Owner [message #93852 is a reply to message #93844] |
Thu, 29 July 2010 15:00 |
Kosier
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Congratulations, Stick,
Now Henderson can show you all the interesting changes you can
make to the coach.
And don't forget to change your signature, you're no longer a
"wannabe"
Gary Kosier
77EII & 77PB
Newark, Ohio
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stick Miller" <stickmiller@bellsouth.net>
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 3:05 PM
Subject: [GMCnet] New Owner
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> Well, I finally did it. For better or for worse, I bought John
> Sharpe's 78 Royale. He's going to deliver it to Americus.
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> From all accounts it is a pretty decent GMC. I look forward to
> working on some "little" things and hoping to dodge the big
> bullet. Maybe I can keep this thing rolling with a little help
> from Ken Henderson.
> --
> Stick (I used to be skinny) Miller
> Wannabe
> Americus, Georgia
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| Re: [GMCnet] New Owner [message #93855 is a reply to message #93844] |
Thu, 29 July 2010 15:11 |
Charles
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Stick,
I'm sure you will be happy with your choice. I've know John for quite a few
years
and if I had been looking I would have bought his coach myself. Like Carlo
said,
"You did your home work and shopped around". You should not have a lot of
expense keeping this one on the road.
Charles
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Charles Wersal
Duncanville, Texas
26 foot 1975 Glenbrook
Pandora's Box
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| Re: [GMCnet] New Owner [message #93867 is a reply to message #93844] |
Thu, 29 July 2010 16:49 |
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Stick,
I had written you off. You've surprised me. That's good news. Now, about
joining GMCES ---
You got the model I didn't know existed. From the looks of the photos, you
may be able to fit on the dinette. Ha!
Now, about the big bullet thing -- that's and old ceiling I see in place.
Add that to the list of "little" things. Oh, the microwave needs to be
relocated. You can get more counter space if you replace the stove. The
light fixtures are OK. Lucky you. Does it have a macerator, electric wipers
and cruise?
OK. I'll stop. Welcome to the fold.
By the way, you didn't really want a Wanderlodge. It's just a bigger money
pit.
Byron
Stick Miller wrote:
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> Well, I finally did it. For better or for worse, I bought John Sharpe's 78
> Royale. He's going to deliver it to Americus.
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> From all accounts it is a pretty decent GMC. I look forward to working on some
> "little" things and hoping to dodge the big bullet. Maybe I can keep this
> thing rolling with a little help from Ken Henderson.
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Byron Songer
Full-timing to enjoy the USA
Former owner but still an admirer
GMC paint schemes at -
http://www.songerconsulting.net
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| Re: [GMCnet] New Owner [message #93873 is a reply to message #93867] |
Thu, 29 July 2010 17:13 |
gmcrv1
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Byron,
Stick,
Never say never or give up on someone buying a coach. I monitored this net
for almost a year chasing down every GMC that was mentioned for sale. Guess
you could say I was a real lurker. It's not easy trying to decide on
exactly what you want. When I first saw how many floor plans there were and
models, I picked a floor plan that I liked and an EL II. Well, since there
was nothing that ever showed up close to me, I bought a locally available
Glacier - with a different floor plan. Just what happens.
But, along with you and the other's I welcome Stick (who used to be skinny)
to the fraternity.
Tom Eckert N2VWN
73 Glacier
Oakland, TN
n Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 4:49 PM, Byron Songer
<bsonger@songerconsulting.net>wrote:
> Stick,
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> I had written you off. You've surprised me. That's good news. Now, about
> joining GMCES ---
>
> You got the model I didn't know existed. From the looks of the photos, you
> may be able to fit on the dinette. Ha!
>
> Now, about the big bullet thing -- that's and old ceiling I see in place.
> Add that to the list of "little" things. Oh, the microwave needs to be
> relocated. You can get more counter space if you replace the stove. The
> light fixtures are OK. Lucky you. Does it have a macerator, electric wipers
> and cruise?
>
> OK. I'll stop. Welcome to the fold.
>
> By the way, you didn't really want a Wanderlodge. It's just a bigger money
> pit.
>
> Byron
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> Stick Miller wrote:
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> >
> > Well, I finally did it. For better or for worse, I bought John Sharpe's
> 78
> > Royale. He's going to deliver it to Americus.
> >
> > From all accounts it is a pretty decent GMC. I look forward to working on
> some
> > "little" things and hoping to dodge the big bullet. Maybe I can keep this
> > thing rolling with a little help from Ken Henderson.
>
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] New Owner [message #93878 is a reply to message #93868] |
Thu, 29 July 2010 17:36 |
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1977Production#0001
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| 980 wrote on Thu, 29 July 2010 14:53 |
Carlo,
I bought the first one I looked at, but that was after I put on about
1000 miles looking at some others. I came back.
DC
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Desmond,
That's a great story! How many did you tour? I bought this one for $3,000 and it needed an engine. I did put mine up for sale briefly shopped around before starting to restore (restore = empty bank account and sell 1 car) Carbon Footprint. The $ was about equal, but I also had to add the labor which was fine for the peace of mind knowing everything is fresh. No regrets(anymore). Stick and you did the right thing. I did not know about this site until after the purchase.
Giovanni(Carlo) 1977 GMC Kingsley 26ft
"Carbon Footprint"
Rear Twin, Dry Bath, Original Headliner
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| Re: [GMCnet] New Owner [message #93882 is a reply to message #93878] |
Thu, 29 July 2010 18:31 |
stick miller
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Thanks to everyone for the encouraging words. I think I bought just what I wanted, except for the length of the rear beds. My wise-ass brother said to take a sawzall and cut two holes in the passenger side closet. John Sharpe has already devised a brilliant fix for this problem. Until I get over the sticker shock I'll get to work on this. Until then, it is dinette city for me.
I didn't need a big project. I made up my mind I was going to wait for an Edgemont (77" twins), but really wanted the latest model I could get. This one can be made into a suitable sleeper, I believe.
The most important thing was the confidence that was instilled in me by contributors to this site, both locally and afar, and a couple of phone calls. To the last one, they had high praise and character and mechanical ability and truthfulness of John Sharpe. I look forward to meeting him and seeing my new coach.
Stick Miller
'78 Royale - "White Trash" - she left me for another man
'76 Eleganza - "Cousin Eddie" Sold
'84 Bluebird Wanderlodge - "Past Tents"
Americus, GA
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| Re: [GMCnet] New Owner [message #93939 is a reply to message #93844] |
Fri, 30 July 2010 00:02 |
Mike Miller[1]
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On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 12:05 PM, Stick Miller <stickmiller@bellsouth.net>wrote:
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> Well, I finally did it. For better or for worse, I bought John Sharpe's 78
> Royale. He's going to deliver it to Americus.
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> From all accounts it is a pretty decent GMC....
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Stick, John,
From the pictures.... Nice coach! It is the kind of buy that makes you wish
you had a pile of cash waiting for the right coach.
I really like the modification of the bathroom. Enlarging the doorway and
turning the stool sideways, making the hallway into part of the bathroom,
but only when using "the room." I have been thinking of this modification
for my "keeper" coach.
Stick, Welcome to the obsession.
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| Re: [GMCnet] New Owner [message #93954 is a reply to message #93950] |
Fri, 30 July 2010 06:12 |
stick miller
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I have added the link to the pictures in my first post.
Stick Miller
'78 Royale - "White Trash" - she left me for another man
'76 Eleganza - "Cousin Eddie" Sold
'84 Bluebird Wanderlodge - "Past Tents"
Americus, GA
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| Re: [GMCnet] New Owner [message #93974 is a reply to message #93970] |
Fri, 30 July 2010 09:47 |
John Sharpe
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Location: Texas
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Ya'll are too kind. The bar has been raised higher than I would have liked. I may be 'the previous owner' but, Stick, remember I am really just 'a previous owner' 
And Byron, two out of three ain't bad.
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Byron wrote: ......Does it have a macerator, electric wipers
and cruise?
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John Sharpe
Humble,TX
'78 Eleganza TBI
'89 Spectrum 2000 MPI V-10
'40 Ford Panel Delivery TPI
johnasharpe@gmail.com
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