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Re: [GMCnet] Rear bogie arrangement question [message #115722] Sat, 19 February 2011 15:23 Go to next message
KB is currently offline  KB   United States
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> On that note - Karen! You have 2 as well? It seems so many people here have more than one..

Weeeeelll, you know, once you start looking for them, it's hard to stop. So you get one,
learn more about them, maybe decide there are features on other models you'd rather have.
And then a deal you can't refuse shows up, so you have two. And you justify keeping
both because the parts alone are worth far more than you could get for the whole coach...

Yes, they are addictive.

The prices have come down so much, it's hard to resist. If I were to do it again though,
I'd put more money up front to get a better coach. Even with free labor, you simply can't
do the upgrades for the price. For what we've got in these two projects, we could have gotten
one *really* nice coach.


Karen
1973 23'
1975 26'

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Coach collectors (Was:Rear bogie arrangement question) [message #115781 is a reply to message #115722] Sun, 20 February 2011 03:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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KB wrote on Sat, 19 February 2011 13:23

...
Yes, they are addictive.

The prices have come down so much, it's hard to resist. If I were to do it again though,
I'd put more money up front to get a better coach. Even with free labor, you simply can't
do the upgrades for the price. For what we've got in these two projects, we could have gotten
one *really* nice coach.


Tell me about!

I do not have any more space and would have to "dump" one if another "Offer I can't refuse" comes along.


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: Coach collectors (Was:Rear bogie arrangement question) [message #115792 is a reply to message #115781] Sun, 20 February 2011 08:19 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Mike! 3? As in -three- as in... Mike - spring cleaning time perhaps? Shocked How about tossing one over my way? I'll take good care of it? Very Happy

Do you tow them all together like a train or on a road trip is it one of those cases where you have to keep running back to get the next one to catch up...over and over and over...

Gord Wink
Re: Coach collectors (Was:Rear bogie arrangement question) [message #115815 is a reply to message #115792] Sun, 20 February 2011 11:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message
mike miller   United States
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gordh1 wrote on Sun, 20 February 2011 06:19

Mike! 3? As in -three- as in... Mike - spring cleaning time perhaps? Shocked How about tossing one over my way? I'll take good care of it? Very Happy

Do you tow them all together like a train or on a road trip is it one of those cases where you have to keep running back to get the next one to catch up...over and over and over...


They DO kind of look like a train:
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=37682>

While they all do run and move on their own, only one is really "usable." (The '78 Birch in the middle.) The '77 is my "keeper." The '73 26 foot holds my tools and some parts. Currently the total value of all three of mine is less than the value of a lot of single coaches. (I'd put the value at about 12 to 13k, most being just the '78.)

You can find coaches, in the same condition, much closer to you for less than the cost of shipping one of mine to you.... even if I gave you the coach!


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: Coach collectors (Was:Rear bogie arrangement question) [message #115978 is a reply to message #115815] Mon, 21 February 2011 12:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Hi Mike - space permitting perhaps? Laughing

1976 GMC PALM BEACH for PARTS (Portland, OR)

http://portland.daype.com/autos/recreational-vehicles/1976-GMC-PALM-BEACH-for-PARTS-welches-Ad-2142263.html

Just onnnne more?

Gord Wink

Re: Coach collectors (Was:Rear bogie arrangement question) [message #116062 is a reply to message #115978] Tue, 22 February 2011 02:12 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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gordh1 wrote on Mon, 21 February 2011 10:45

Hi Mike - space permitting perhaps? Laughing

1976 GMC PALM BEACH for PARTS (Portland, OR)

http://portland.daype.com/autos/recreational-vehicles/1976-GMC-PALM-BEACH-for-PARTS-welches-Ad-2142263.html

Just onnnne more?

Gord Wink




<http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/rvs/2222873281.html>

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1976 GMC PALM BEACH for PARTS (welches)
Date: 2011-02-19, 7:13AM PST
Reply to: sale-vajty-2222873281@craigslist.org

1976 gmc palm beach motorhome does not run for parts or restore $2500 or best offer or trade (503)789-9209

* Location: welches
* it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

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$2500 for a "parts" coach in THIS market?

My "keeper" cost me $2000 and I drove it home... not without problems though.


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: Coach collectors (Was:Rear bogie arrangement question) [message #116190 is a reply to message #116062] Wed, 23 February 2011 07:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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mike miller wrote on Tue, 22 February 2011 02:12

$2500 for a "parts" coach in THIS market?

My "keeper" cost me $2000 and I drove it home... not without problems though.


$375 for our parts transmode. But $800 to get it hauled 100 miles to here.


Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
Re: [GMCnet] Coach collectors (Was:Rear bogie arrangement question) [message #116193 is a reply to message #116190] Wed, 23 February 2011 07:40 Go to previous message
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G'day,

$1200 for the wrecked front end parts Avion plus $600 to move it.

Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426

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mike miller wrote on Tue, 22 February 2011 02:12
> $2500 for a "parts" coach in THIS market?
>
> My "keeper" cost me $2000 and I drove it home... not without problems
though.


$375 for our parts transmode. But $800 to get it hauled 100 miles to here.
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Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
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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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