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Fri, 04 February 2011 17:00  |
hertfordnc
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Photos are here: www.davesilva.com/scrap
I posted Sunday morning on our local yahoo-freecycle group that I had this aluminum motorhome that needed to go.
I got about 10 response. Despite my best effort to convey the whole story, with phrases like "this is absolute scrap, all useful bits of the motorhome are gone, there is nothing here but scrap metal, this will be very difficult"; i still got one response form someone looking to live in it.
Anyway, from the list of applicants I picked one who seemd to have a clue and he showed up on time the following evening,
He started the next morning (Tuesday) when i got home from work one whole side was gone (first photo)
And so it went for the rest of the week. This morning it was 35 degrees and freezing rain, i had the day off, i was on my third cup of coffee when i heard the sawzall.
By the end of the day he was putting frame sections in his truck
I'll report back this week with the total weight.
I felt bad for the guy and told him to help himself to the junk 1985 Saab and a dozen or so batteries i had planned to take to the recycler.
Dave & Ellen Silva
Hertford, NC
76 Birchaven, 1-ton and other stuff
Currently planning the Great american Road Trip Summer 2021
It's gonna take a lot of Adderall to get this thing right.
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| Re: It's over- the scrap GMC is removed one peice at a time [message #114239 is a reply to message #114234] |
Fri, 04 February 2011 18:40  |
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| GeorgeRud wrote on Fri, 04 February 2011 18:24 |
The windshields, bumper, and rear window all looked like they were still usable. Unfortunately, none are very easy to ship inexpensively.
Never know what someone may need!
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The drivers window broke, pass window is good but badly fogged. I'm keeping the bumper, trailer hitch and tire carrier for a rainy day.
They are free for the taking- or the cost of shipping.
Dave & Ellen Silva
Hertford, NC
76 Birchaven, 1-ton and other stuff
Currently planning the Great american Road Trip Summer 2021
It's gonna take a lot of Adderall to get this thing right.
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| Re: It's over- the scrap GMC is removed one peice at a time [message #114257 is a reply to message #114224] |
Fri, 04 February 2011 20:36 |
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| hertfordnc wrote on Fri, 04 February 2011 15:00 |
Photos are here: www.davesilva.com/scrap
I posted Sunday morning on our local yahoo-freecycle group that I had this aluminum motorhome that needed to go. ...
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Sad to see.
But some coaches are beyond an "economically feasible" recovery. At least some of the parts live on in other GMC's.
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'
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| Re: It's over- the scrap GMC is removed one peice at a time [message #114320 is a reply to message #114257] |
Sat, 05 February 2011 16:55 |
Larry C
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Why was this one that far gone?
It sounds like it took a couple days just to try to cut up the body and a day to cut the frame, the frame doesnt look that bad in the pics, but pics can lie...
Its not unusual to replace the interiors or engines. Jim B tears them apart anyway, so what was so far gone on this one?? Sorry ifsomeone mentioned it before, I did not see a comment.
But seeing it deconstructed is kind of interesting to see the inards.... No Wud I meen?
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| Re: It's over- the scrap GMC is removed one peice at a time [message #114328 is a reply to message #114320] |
Sat, 05 February 2011 18:16 |
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It was a sad story.
I bought the coach for parts last year. The forensic assesment of the the coach and the paperwork told the story.
In the late 90's the owner had a lot of work done, fresh engine & trans, redone upholstery etc.
But his home address was less than a block from the Atlantic Ocean (virginia Beach) and the coach had spent some time earlier in its life in Ohio.
The frame had pockets of rot from end to end.
Now someone needs to buy the $1200 coach in Delaware or I may be tempted to buy that one for parts, now that I have someone willing to take away the carcass. 
Dave & Ellen Silva
Hertford, NC
76 Birchaven, 1-ton and other stuff
Currently planning the Great american Road Trip Summer 2021
It's gonna take a lot of Adderall to get this thing right.
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| Re: It's over- the scrap GMC is removed one peice at a time [message #114439 is a reply to message #114413] |
Mon, 07 February 2011 11:09 |
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| CBWoodSR wrote on Mon, 07 February 2011 06:28 |
Frames can be replaced...
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Anything can be done. But, does it make economical sense?
In todays market, unless the coach is REALLY nice, replacing a rotted frame costs more than the coach is worth.
Still, sad to see.
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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| Re: It's over- the scrap GMC is removed one peice at a time [message #114443 is a reply to message #114442] |
Mon, 07 February 2011 11:31 |
hertfordnc
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| CBWoodSR wrote on Mon, 07 February 2011 11:19 |
IIRC, buying a GMC itself doesnt make economical sense...
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I disagree. From a $2000 project to a $50,000 dream machine, i would argue that you'll see more money back on a GMC than any other motorhome. THe rest are junk to begin with and deteriorate badly.
I learned a lot about how these things are put together as I watched it come apart. It is pretty amazing.
For the record, I bought the GMC last year to get parts for my Revcon but before I made the decision to part it out I conferred with several true believers about whether this coach could or should be saved.
It looked nice and had a lot of work done on the drive train but it was still all stock, with original glass, wheel, brakes, suspension and aspiration. And no title.
So you'd be $5000 into it before the restoration could really begin.
THere are too many intact coaches with good frames to make that a viable option, at least, no one was asking me what it would take to stop me from parting it out. I would have taken just what i had in it.
Meanwhile, there'sa nice coach in Delaware for $1200 someone needs to jump on.
dave
Dave & Ellen Silva
Hertford, NC
76 Birchaven, 1-ton and other stuff
Currently planning the Great american Road Trip Summer 2021
It's gonna take a lot of Adderall to get this thing right.
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| Re: It's over- the scrap GMC is removed one peice at a time [message #114459 is a reply to message #114449] |
Mon, 07 February 2011 15:06 |
tphipps
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Dave, Is that Delaware? or Eastern Maryland? Just curious. I saw a nice GMC, near Dover, that was sitting in high grass. The lawn had been neatly mowed around it. NO other details.
Tom Phipps, Who got some stuff from Dave's GMC.
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
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| Re: It's over- the scrap GMC is removed one peice at a time [message #114460 is a reply to message #114449] |
Mon, 07 February 2011 15:10 |
tphipps
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Dave, Is that Delaware? or the coach on Maryland's Eastern Shore? I saw a nice GMC, near Dover, Del. They had nicely mowed the grass around it, but the remaining grass was very high. Probably had not moved in awhile.
Tom Phipps, Who got some useful parts from Dave's GMC
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
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| Re: [GMCnet] It's over- the scrap GMC is removed one peice at a time [message #114470 is a reply to message #114443] |
Mon, 07 February 2011 16:10 |
UziYaH
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I'd love to sell my coach for what I have in it. The problem is, eveyone wants
to pay $2,000 for a coach in which I've invested $20,000. Guess I'll just leave
it for the kids to fight over.
Howard Nylander
Royale Class of '78', 'Rocinante'
Greeneville, Tn.
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Sent: Mon, February 7, 2011 12:31:50 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] It's over- the scrap GMC is removed one peice at a time
CBWoodSR wrote on Mon, 07 February 2011 11:19
> IIRC, buying a GMC itself doesnt make economical sense...
I disagree. From a $2000 project to a $50,000 dream machine, i would arguye that
you'll see more money back on a GMC than anything other motorhome. THe rest are
junk to begin with and deteriorate badly.
I learned a lot about how these things are put together as I watched it come
apart. It is pretty amazing.
For the record, I bought the GMC last year to get parts for my Revcon but before
I made the decision to part it out I conferred with several true believers about
whether this coach could or should be saved.
It looked nice and had a lot of work done on the drive train but it was still
all stock, with original glass, wheel, brakes, suspension and aspiration. And no
title.
So you'd be $5000 into it before the restoration could really begin.
THere are too many intact coaches with good frames to make that a viable
option, at least, no one was asking me what it would take to stop me from
parting it out. I would have taken just what i had in it.
Meanwhile, there'sa nice coach in Delaware for $1200 someone needs to jump on.
dave
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Dave & Ellen Silva
Happy owners of a 1972 Flatnose Revcon
Here by the generosity of the GMC community
http://www.davesilva.com/revcon
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| Re: [GMCnet] It's over- the scrap GMC is removed one peice at a time [message #114479 is a reply to message #114470] |
Mon, 07 February 2011 17:54 |
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Howard,
The ceiling liner in your GMC and the work you put into it is worth twenty
grand by itself! ;-)
Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 9:10 AM
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I'd love to sell my coach for what I have in it. The problem is, eveyone
wants to pay $2,000 for a coach in which I've invested $20,000. Guess I'll
just leave it for the kids to fight over.
Howard Nylander
Royale Class of '78', 'Rocinante'
Greeneville, Tn.
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Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] It's over- the scrap GMC is removed one peice at a time [message #114485 is a reply to message #114479] |
Mon, 07 February 2011 18:39 |
UziYaH
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Thank you brother. I sincerely appreciate your kind words.
I am honored you remembered our coach.
Howard Nylander
Royale Class of '78', 'Rocinante'
Greeneville, Tn.
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From: Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au>
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Sent: Mon, February 7, 2011 6:54:09 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] It's over- the scrap GMC is removed one peice at a time
Howard,
The ceiling liner in your GMC and the work you put into it is worth twenty
grand by itself! ;-)
Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 9:10 AM
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] It's over- the scrap GMC is removed one peice at a
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I'd love to sell my coach for what I have in it. The problem is, eveyone
wants to pay $2,000 for a coach in which I've invested $20,000. Guess I'll
just leave it for the kids to fight over.
Howard Nylander
Royale Class of '78', 'Rocinante'
Greeneville, Tn.
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