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| I just bought a '76 Royal in Albuquerque, NM, so you Blacklisters be ready! [message #112663] |
Sat, 22 January 2011 14:11  |
thorndike
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Location: Conifer, Colorado
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Well, after looking and a bit of hemming and hawing, my wife and I agreed to purchase a 76 Royal. The vehicle is currently in Albuquerque, NM and I expect to be picking it up on Friday morning/afternoon and then begin my drive back to the Northern, Virginia area. If everything goes right, I plan on being back to work on Tuesday (knock on wood.)
This coach was previously owned by Alan Dempsey in Fla, (a previous sale listing can be found here http://www.gmcmh.com/New_Folder3/1976%20Royal.html) and has had work done by Golby's, and Alex Sirum's shops. The 'Alex Sirum' shop completed some incredible interior work on this coach last year. Jeff from Alex Sirum spent time on the phone with me just this morning and spent a good bit of time detailing what they had done to the coach. Jeff's confidence in this coach was the deciding factor. Thanks Jeff!
When I head out from Albuquerque (I have written that city name more today then I have in all the rest of my 46 years!) I will be heading east on 40 before turning to the NE to hit St. Louis to see my son. From there it will be 70E until I get close to home! So Blacklisters beware! If I find myself near one of you near meal time, I may call on you and offer you a meal in order to pick your brains!
Bob
Robert Peesel
1976 Royale 26'
Side Dry Bath
Conifer, Colorado
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| Re: [GMCnet] I just bought a '76 Royal in Albuquerque, NM, so you Blacklisters be ready! [message #112665 is a reply to message #112663] |
Sat, 22 January 2011 14:23  |
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USAussie
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Bob,
Nice looking Royal!
Do yourself a favor; download and review the owners manual before you go and
pick it up.
http://www.bdub.net/manuals/coachmen_owners_manual-1978.pdf
Have a safe trip home!
Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Robert Peesel
Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2011 7:11 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] I just bought a '76 Royal in Albuquerque, NM,so you
Blacklisters be ready!
Well, after looking and a bit of hemming and hawing, my wife and I agreed to
purchase a 76 Royal. The vehicle is currently in Albuquerque, NM and I
expect to be picking it up on Friday morning/afternoon and then begin my
drive back to the Northern, Virginia area. If everything goes right, I plan
on being back to work on Tuesday (knock on wood.)
This coach was previously owned by Alan Dempsey in Fla, (a previous sale
listing can be found here
http://www.gmcmh.com/New_Folder3/1976%20Royal.html) and has had work done by
Golby's, and Alex Sirum's shops. The 'Alex Sirum' shop completed some
incredible interior work on this coach last year. Jeff from Alex Sirum
spent time on the phone with me just this morning and spent a good bit of
time detailing what they had done to the coach. Jeff's confidence in this
coach was the deciding factor. Thanks Jeff!
When I head out from Albuquerque (I have written that city name more today
then I have in all the rest of my 46 years!) I will be heading east on 40
before turning to the NE to hit St. Louis to see my son. From there it will
be 70E until I get close to home! So Blacklisters beware! If I find myself
near one of you near meal time, I may call on you and offer you a meal in
order to pick your brains!
Bob
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Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] I just bought a '76 Royal in Albuquerque, NM, so you Blacklisters be ready! [message #112666 is a reply to message #112663] |
Sat, 22 January 2011 14:22 |
Ken Henderson
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Bob,
Congratulations & welcome to the cult.
You've apparently lurked enough to learn most of the "rules", but before you
pick up the coach, be SURE to have a good road service membership effective.
I have every confidence that you won't have any trouble, but if some little
thing should leave you beside the road, that investment could save you a lot
of money. I had a lot of confidence in my "new" GMC on 1 May 98 -- until
reaching the 875th of the 950 miles home. The road service reported that
one tow service (which they didn't dispatch) wanted $500 just to come to me
-- then talk about charges. Don't let yourself be in that position with no
protection.
Ken H.
On Sat, Jan 22, 2011 at 3:11 PM, Robert Peesel <thorndike@pldsllc.com>wrote:
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> Well, after looking and a bit of hemming and hawing, my wife and I agreed
> to purchase a 76 Royal. The vehicle is currently in Albuquerque, NM and I
> expect to be picking it up on Friday morning/afternoon and then begin my
> drive back to the Northern, Virginia area. If everything goes right, I plan
> on being back to work on Tuesday (knock on wood.)
>
> This coach was previously owned by Alan Dempsey in Fla, (a previous sale
> listing can be found here
> http://www.gmcmh.com/New_Folder3/1976%20Royal.html) and has had work done
> by Golby's, and Alex Sirum's shops. The 'Alex Sirum' shop completed some
> incredible interior work on this coach last year. Jeff from Alex Sirum
> spent time on the phone with me just this morning and spent a good bit of
> time detailing what they had done to the coach. Jeff's confidence in this
> coach was the deciding factor. Thanks Jeff!
>
> When I head out from Albuquerque (I have written that city name more today
> then I have in all the rest of my 46 years!) I will be heading east on 40
> before turning to the NE to hit St. Louis to see my son. From there it will
> be 70E until I get close to home! So Blacklisters beware! If I find myself
> near one of you near meal time, I may call on you and offer you a meal in
> order to pick your brains!
>
> Bob
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76 X-Birchaven
76 X-Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] I just bought a '76 Royal in Albuquerque, NM, so you Blacklisters be ready! [message #112667 is a reply to message #112666] |
Sat, 22 January 2011 14:34 |
thorndike
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Ken,
Absolutely! I will be purchasing the RV add-on to my AAA membership.
I need to go back through the list as I remember a thread discussing this very topic. I want to review what folks thought was the best road assistance plan and get signed up before I leave.
As usual, ALL thoughts and suggestions are appreciated.
Bob
Robert Peesel
1976 Royale 26'
Side Dry Bath
Conifer, Colorado
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| Re: [GMCnet] I just bought a '76 Royal in Albuquerque, NM, so you Blacklisters be ready! [message #112668 is a reply to message #112663] |
Sat, 22 January 2011 14:39 |
storm'n
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Hi Bob.
Congratulations on your purchase. I was interested in this coach but it was so far away. When it was 1st listed in RV Trader they were asking $56,000. Over the weeks it slowly came down to $18,900. If you negotiated an even better price, you got one heck of a deal.
I'll be following your progress with interest.
Regards, Norm.
http://www.rvtraderonline.com/find/listing/1976-GMC-ROYAL-26-97373214
Well, after looking and a bit of hemming and hawing, my wife and I agreed to purchase a 76 Royal. The vehicle is currently in Albuquerque, NM and I expect to be picking it up on Friday morning/afternoon and then begin my drive back to the Northern, Virginia area. If everything goes right, I plan on being back to work on Tuesday (knock on wood.)
This coach was previously owned by Alan Dempsey in Fla, (a previous sale listing can be found here http://www.gmcmh.com/New_Folder3/1976%20Royal.html) and has had work done by Golby's, and Alex Sirum's shops. The 'Alex Sirum' shop completed some incredible interior work on this coach last year. Jeff from Alex Sirum spent time on the phone with me just this morning and spent a good bit of time detailing what they had done to the coach. Jeff's confidence in this coach was the deciding factor. Thanks Jeff!
When I head out from Albuquerque (I have written that city name more today then I have in all the rest of my 46 years!) I will be heading east on 40 before turning to the NE to hit St. Louis to see my son. From there it will be 70E until I get close to home! So Blacklisters beware! If I find myself near one of you near meal time, I may call on you and offer you a meal in order to pick your brains!
Bob
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| Re: [GMCnet] I just bought a '76 Royal in Albuquerque, NM, so you Blacklisters be ready! [message #112673 is a reply to message #112663] |
Sat, 22 January 2011 16:25 |
Dennis S
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Bob,
Congratulations!
We are near Memphis -- where you may turn north on I 55 for St Louis -- call if you need anything.
Dennis
Dennis Sexton
73 GMC
Germantown, TN
USA
-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Peesel <thorndike@pldsllc.com>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Sat, Jan 22, 2011 2:11 pm
Subject: [GMCnet] I just bought a '76 Royal in Albuquerque, NM, so you Blacklisters be ready!
Well, after looking and a bit of hemming and hawing, my wife and I agreed to
urchase a 76 Royal. The vehicle is currently in Albuquerque, NM and I expect
o be picking it up on Friday morning/afternoon and then begin my drive back to
he Northern, Virginia area. If everything goes right, I plan on being back to
ork on Tuesday (knock on wood.)
This coach was previously owned by Alan Dempsey in Fla, (a previous sale listing
an be found here http://www.gmcmh.com/New_Folder3/1976%20Royal.html) and has
ad work done by Golby's, and Alex Sirum's shops. The 'Alex Sirum' shop
ompleted some incredible interior work on this coach last year. Jeff from Alex
irum spent time on the phone with me just this morning and spent a good bit of
ime detailing what they had done to the coach. Jeff's confidence in this coach
as the deciding factor. Thanks Jeff!
When I head out from Albuquerque (I have written that city name more today then
have in all the rest of my 46 years!) I will be heading east on 40 before
urning to the NE to hit St. Louis to see my son. From there it will be 70E
ntil I get close to home! So Blacklisters beware! If I find myself near one of
ou near meal time, I may call on you and offer you a meal in order to pick your
rains!
Bob
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73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: [GMCnet] I just bought a '76 Royal in Albuquerque, NM, so you Blacklisters be ready! [message #112676 is a reply to message #112663] |
Sat, 22 January 2011 17:23 |
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Robert,
It's it closer to go I-64 from STL to VA? The northern route gets congested.
Now, if you take I-64 you can roll right past where I live in Louisville,
KY. And, if you come through Louisville, you should plan for a brief stop at
least.
You got a bargain. The Sirum's do nice work.
We have AAA with RV Plus coverage. I'm getting CoachNet on top of that.
I think you'll like your Royale configuration.
One more thing. Since you're in Virginia you should plan on joining FMCA and
becoming a member of GMC Eastern States. If you're not a member of FMCA,
contact me. Coupons can be used for a reduction in membership fees.
Also, see if you can head to northeastern Georgia March 17-20. That's our
spring rally time in Dillard.
Everyone else, please excuse the shameless plug for FMCA and GMCES.
Byron Songer
1978 Royale by Coachmen
Louisville, KY
Personal - http://web.me.com/bnsonger
Eastern States - http://www.gmceast.com
Robert Peesel wrote:
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> Well, after looking and a bit of hemming and hawing, my wife and I agreed to
> purchase a 76 Royal. The vehicle is currently in Albuquerque, NM and I expect
> to be picking it up on Friday morning/afternoon and then begin my drive back
> to the Northern, Virginia area. If everything goes right, I plan on being
> back to work on Tuesday (knock on wood.)
>
> This coach was previously owned by Alan Dempsey in Fla, (a previous sale
> listing can be found here http://www.gmcmh.com/New_Folder3/1976%20Royal.html)
> and has had work done by Golby's, and Alex Sirum's shops. The 'Alex Sirum'
> shop completed some incredible interior work on this coach last year. Jeff
> from Alex Sirum spent time on the phone with me just this morning and spent a
> good bit of time detailing what they had done to the coach. Jeff's confidence
> in this coach was the deciding factor. Thanks Jeff!
>
> When I head out from Albuquerque (I have written that city name more today
> then I have in all the rest of my 46 years!) I will be heading east on 40
> before turning to the NE to hit St. Louis to see my son. From there it will
> be 70E until I get close to home! So Blacklisters beware! If I find myself
> near one of you near meal time, I may call on you and offer you a meal in
> order to pick your brains!
>
> Bob
>
>
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Former owner but still an admirer
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| Re: I just bought a '76 Royal in Albuquerque, NM, so you Blacklisters be ready! [message #112690 is a reply to message #112663] |
Sat, 22 January 2011 20:09 |
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Matt Colie
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Bob,
Welcome to the group/cult/asylum.
You have a towing plan, I hope you also have some tools and the complete set of books or CDs for the trip and that you have forgotten where they were stowed by the time you get home. In short, I am wishing you a boring a dull trip. There will be plenty of time for excitement in the future.
There was a really nice rest stop on I-40 in Amarillo. It is south of the highway and the truck stop where you could fuel, water and dump is on the north side at the same exit. It did, like many Texas rest areas, have free WiFi - too.
If you have been reading this group long you know that I hate to miss greeting a new owner with a paraphrase of the waterman's greeting to a new vessel or owner. So -
May the Good Lord bless this coach and all those that set forth within her.
Welcome Bob and family
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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| Re: I just bought a '76 Royal in Albuquerque, NM, so you Blacklisters be ready! [message #112718 is a reply to message #112663] |
Sun, 23 January 2011 06:37 |
Oldngray
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Bob,
Congrats on the purchase and trust you will enjoy it as much as we do ours.
That is a really nice Coach. It may well have been ours if (big if) the original owner had brought it to Sirums a little earlier. I went all through that Coach a short time after I bought ours. Our Coach has the twins and dry side bath too and we love it.
Richard MacDonald
Punta Gorda, Florida
Sold our TZE April 2015
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