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A Couple of Questions From a New Member [message #100556] Tue, 21 September 2010 12:43 Go to next message
Chad is currently offline  Chad   United States
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Several years ago, I saw an image of a GMC Motorhome and fell in love with its great looks. Now, I've decided to buy an rv and think that a GMC might be a good choice for me but have never seen one "in the flesh".

Are there any owners within a 100 or so miles of the St. Croix Valley area of MN/WI that would be willing to let me take a look at theirs and answer some questions?

I've seen several different models listed but have been unable to discover what differentiates one from another. Are the different models based on the floor plan chosen? I know that there were several floor plan options available for both the 23' and 26' models.

Any information that anyone can provide me will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Chad
Re: [GMCnet] A Couple of Questions From a New Member [message #100565 is a reply to message #100556] Tue, 21 September 2010 13:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Richard MacDonald is currently offline  Richard MacDonald   United States
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If you are really interested, go to the GMCMI Rally starting this
Weekend at DuQoin, ILL. It is more than a couple hundred miles but it
will be worth your while. There will be more GMC's there during the
Rally than any other place on Earth.


On 9/21/2010 1:43 PM, Chad wrote:
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> Several years ago, I saw an image of a GMC Motorhome and fell in love with its great looks. Now, I've decided to buy an rv and think that a GMC might be a good choice for me but have never seen one "in the flesh".
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> Are there any owners within a 100 or so miles of the St. Croix Valley area of MN/WI that would be willing to let me take a look at theirs and answer some questions?
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> I've seen several different models listed but have been unable to discover what differentiates one from another. Are the different models based on the floor plan chosen? I know that there were several floor plan options available for both the 23' and 26' models.
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> Any information that anyone can provide me will be greatly appreciated.
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> Thanks, Chad
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Re: A Couple of Questions From a New Member [message #100566 is a reply to message #100556] Tue, 21 September 2010 14:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Keith V is currently offline  Keith V   United States
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Chad wrote on Tue, 21 September 2010 12:43

Several years ago, I saw an image of a GMC Motorhome and fell in love with its great looks. Now, I've decided to buy an rv and think that a GMC might be a good choice for me but have never seen one "in the flesh".

Are there any owners within a 100 or so miles of the St. Croix Valley area of MN/WI that would be willing to let me take a look at theirs and answer some questions?

I've seen several different models listed but have been unable to discover what differentiates one from another. Are the different models based on the floor plan chosen? I know that there were several floor plan options available for both the 23' and 26' models.

Any information that anyone can provide me will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Chad



Hi Chad. I'm in the northern suburbs of the twin cities. 35w and 694
about 1/2 hour from you.
I have a 75 ex Royalle. I say ex because the interior has been completely redone.
Pictures are here;
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5170

I'm just finishing up redoing the front wheel bearings and will be on the road again this weekend fer sure.

I also have a friend that has a '73 we could go visit..

Let me know if you want to come out.
Keith


Keith Vasilakes
Mounds View. MN
75 ex Royale GMC
ask me about MicroLevel
Cell, 763-732-3419
My427v8@hotmail.com
Re: A Couple of Questions From a New Member [message #100618 is a reply to message #100556] Tue, 21 September 2010 22:14 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Larry is currently offline  Larry   United States
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Chad wrote on Tue, 21 September 2010 12:43

Several years ago, I saw an image of a GMC Motorhome and fell in love with its great looks. Now, I've decided to buy an rv and think that a GMC might be a good choice for me but have never seen one "in the flesh".

Are there any owners within a 100 or so miles of the St. Croix Valley area of MN/WI that would be willing to let me take a look at theirs and answer some questions?

I've seen several different models listed but have been unable to discover what differentiates one from another. Are the different models based on the floor plan chosen? I know that there were several floor plan options available for both the 23' and 26' models.

Any information that anyone can provide me will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Chad

Chad,
We live in Menomonie, WI. We are on the road now and plan to be home by October 6th. After that if you'd like, call me and we can arrange for you to see our coach and we can talk some about the process of owning a GMC. So, after October 6th call at
715-235-7422

TTYL
Larry


Larry Smile
78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.
Re: A Couple of Questions From a New Member [message #100629 is a reply to message #100556] Wed, 22 September 2010 04:41 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Chad wrote on Tue, 21 September 2010 10:43

Several years ago, I saw an image of a GMC Motorhome and fell in love with its great looks. Now, I've decided to buy an rv and think that a GMC might be a good choice for me but have never seen one "in the flesh".

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Any information that anyone can provide me will be greatly appreciated.


Chad,

For the first two years, models basically where the colors/patterns of the interior furnishings and the color choices of the exterior. Starting with the Eleganza S.E. in 1974, and other models in 1975, model MAY indicate some furnishings and SOME layouts. This is especially true of the "transmodes" (GMC's sold by GM as shells for others to install interiors) Like the Royale, Birchaven, Avion and others. Keep in mind it has been a long time and many owners have changed their coaches from original.

You should bookmark this link: <http://gmcmotorhome.info/>

Once there, click on: "SO YOU WANT TO BUY A GMC ?"

You'll find some information and links there.

Here are some other links... just watch out for information overload!
<http://www.bdub.net/>
<http://www.gmcmhregistry.com/>
<http://www.gmcmotorhome.com/index.html>

Keep in mind that currently the prices of complete coaches has gone the same as the economy (down), while prices on parts and labor have stayed (more or less...) the same.

ie: It is a good time to buy a nice coach.

Good luck


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
Re: A Couple of Questions From a New Member [message #100813 is a reply to message #100566] Thu, 23 September 2010 14:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Chad is currently offline  Chad   United States
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Hi Keith,

Thanks for the invitation. I would definitely like to take a look at your beautiful GMC. I tried to email you but was unable to do so. Let me know how I can contact you. Thanks again. Chad
Re: A Couple of Questions From a New Member [message #100819 is a reply to message #100813] Thu, 23 September 2010 18:05 Go to previous message
Keith V is currently offline  Keith V   United States
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Chad wrote on Thu, 23 September 2010 14:54

Hi Keith,

Thanks for the invitation. I would definitely like to take a look at your beautiful GMC. I tried to email you but was unable to do so. Let me know how I can contact you. Thanks again. Chad


Hey Chad,
I had it out last night:-D

send me an email, my427v8 at hot mail dot com


Keith Vasilakes
Mounds View. MN
75 ex Royale GMC
ask me about MicroLevel
Cell, 763-732-3419
My427v8@hotmail.com
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