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[GMCnet] 1978 Royale for sale [message #122960] Sat, 23 April 2011 21:58 Go to next message
rtroberts is currently offline  rtroberts   United States
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I have not been active on this list for the last few years but have been lurking from time to time.

I have a 78 Royale that I was in the process of refurbishing, but have not worked on it in the last couple of years (many other projects have taken priority). Since I have been paying for storage on the unit for several years I want to sell it to someone who wants to complete the project.

The coach has a factory port fuel injected 500ci Cadillac engine (easy to upgrade to modern fuel injection or I have parts to return to carbureted engine) with less than 5,000 miles since it was rebuilt. Transmission was also rebuilt at the same time. Until recently (last 6 months) the engine was started about every two months and driven around the storage lot. Presently one of the fuel pumps is not working and I will replace it and have engine running prior to sale.

The coach is located in the San Diego area but is registered in North Dakota. (Unable to smog in California due to non original engine)

I have a power point presentation I can email to anyone who is interested. The power point presentation includes much more information about the coach.

I probably have over $15,000 invested but know things are not worth what they were a few years ago.

I am asking somewhere around $3,000 but am open to all reasonable offers.

If interested send me an email and I will send the power point presentation. I would put the pictures on the GMC photo site but it would take me too long to transfer all the information from power point.

Richard Roberts
San Diego area
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Re: [GMCnet] 1978 Royale for sale [message #122963 is a reply to message #122960] Sat, 23 April 2011 22:14 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Sammy Williams is currently offline  Sammy Williams   United States
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Sent an email for interest. I may have found a GMC! Thanks to the list!!
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Re: [GMCnet] 1978 Royale for sale [message #122964 is a reply to message #122960] Sat, 23 April 2011 22:14 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Robin Hood is currently offline  Robin Hood   United States
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Heck yeah! It runs, right? :)

Robin

On Sat, Apr 23, 2011 at 9:58 PM, <rtroberts@cox.net> wrote:
> I have not been active on this list for the last few years but have been lurking from time to time.
>
> I have a 78 Royale that I was in the process of refurbishing, but have not worked on it in the last couple of years (many other projects have taken priority).  Since I have been paying for storage on the unit for several years I want to sell it to someone who wants to complete the project.
>
> The coach has a factory port fuel injected 500ci Cadillac engine (easy to upgrade to modern fuel injection or I have parts to return to carbureted engine) with less than 5,000 miles since it was rebuilt.  Transmission was also rebuilt at the same time.  Until recently (last 6 months) the engine was started about every two months and driven around the storage lot.  Presently one of the fuel pumps is not working and I will replace it and have engine running prior to sale.
>
> The coach is located in the San Diego area but is registered in North Dakota. (Unable to smog in California due to non original engine)
>
> I have a power point presentation I can email to anyone who is interested.  The power point presentation includes much more information about the coach.
>
> I probably have over $15,000 invested but know things are not  worth what they were a few years ago.
>
> I am asking somewhere around $3,000 but am open to all reasonable offers.
>
> If interested send me an email and I will send the power point presentation.  I would put the pictures on the GMC photo site but it would take me too long to transfer all the information from power point.
>
> Richard Roberts
> San Diego area
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Re: [GMCnet] 1978 Royale for sale [message #122966 is a reply to message #122960] Sat, 23 April 2011 22:35 Go to previous messageGo to next message
dkoug is currently offline  dkoug   United States
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Hi

Would appreciate the power point presentation.

thanks

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Re: [GMCnet] 1978 Royale for sale [message #122967 is a reply to message #122960] Sat, 23 April 2011 22:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
tex-n is currently offline  tex-n   United States
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I would like a copy as well. I could put it on a website of mine for people to download if you wish.

tex
Re: [GMCnet] 1978 Royale for sale [message #122968 is a reply to message #122960] Sat, 23 April 2011 22:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Mr ERFisher is currently offline  Mr ERFisher   United States
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I would like to see it
gene


On Sat, Apr 23, 2011 at 7:58 PM, <rtroberts@cox.net> wrote:

> I have not been active on this list for the last few years but have been
> lurking from time to time.
>
> I have a 78 Royale that I was in the process of refurbishing, but have not
> worked on it in the last couple of years (many other projects have taken
> priority). Since I have been paying for storage on the unit for several
> years I want to sell it to someone who wants to complete the project.
>
> The coach has a factory port fuel injected 500ci Cadillac engine (easy to
> upgrade to modern fuel injection or I have parts to return to carbureted
> engine) with less than 5,000 miles since it was rebuilt. Transmission was
> also rebuilt at the same time. Until recently (last 6 months) the engine
> was started about every two months and driven around the storage lot.
> Presently one of the fuel pumps is not working and I will replace it and
> have engine running prior to sale.
>
> The coach is located in the San Diego area but is registered in North
> Dakota. (Unable to smog in California due to non original engine)
>
> I have a power point presentation I can email to anyone who is interested.
> The power point presentation includes much more information about the
> coach.
>
> I probably have over $15,000 invested but know things are not worth what
> they were a few years ago.
>
> I am asking somewhere around $3,000 but am open to all reasonable offers.
>
> If interested send me an email and I will send the power point
> presentation. I would put the pictures on the GMC photo site but it would
> take me too long to transfer all the information from power point.
>
> Richard Roberts
> San Diego area
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Re: [GMCnet] 1978 Royale for sale [message #122979 is a reply to message #122964] Sun, 24 April 2011 01:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Len Novak is currently offline  Len Novak   United States
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Please send the power point.

Cheers,

Len and Pat
78 Kingsley, The Beast II with dash lights that work
Fallbrook, CA

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375

www.bdub.net/novak/

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Heck yeah! It runs, right? :)

Robin

On Sat, Apr 23, 2011 at 9:58 PM, <rtroberts@cox.net> wrote:
> I have not been active on this list for the last few years but have been
lurking from time to time.
>
> I have a 78 Royale that I was in the process of refurbishing, but have not
worked on it in the last couple of years (many other projects have taken
priority).  Since I have been paying for storage on the unit for several
years I want to sell it to someone who wants to complete the project.
>
> The coach has a factory port fuel injected 500ci Cadillac engine (easy to
upgrade to modern fuel injection or I have parts to return to carbureted
engine) with less than 5,000 miles since it was rebuilt.  Transmission was
also rebuilt at the same time.  Until recently (last 6 months) the engine
was started about every two months and driven around the storage lot.
 Presently one of the fuel pumps is not working and I will replace it and
have engine running prior to sale.
>
> The coach is located in the San Diego area but is registered in North
Dakota. (Unable to smog in California due to non original engine)
>
> I have a power point presentation I can email to anyone who is interested.
 The power point presentation includes much more information about the
coach.
>
> I probably have over $15,000 invested but know things are not  worth what
they were a few years ago.
>
> I am asking somewhere around $3,000 but am open to all reasonable offers.
>
> If interested send me an email and I will send the power point
presentation.  I would put the pictures on the GMC photo site but it would
take me too long to transfer all the information from power point.
>
> Richard Roberts
> San Diego area
> _______________________________________________
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Re: [GMCnet] 1978 Royale for sale [message #122980 is a reply to message #122960] Sun, 24 April 2011 01:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
tex-n is currently offline  tex-n   United States
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I posted it for him at:

https://spideroak.com/browse/share/tex/1978_royale
Re: [GMCnet] 1978 Royale for sale [message #122991 is a reply to message #122980] Sun, 24 April 2011 08:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
powerjon is currently offline  powerjon   United States
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Looks like a good coach for a rebuild, has all the stuff and parts.
Did notice that the shower was not original, as the rear bath Royal
had a tub/shower setup. Appears to be a nice modification.

JR Wright

On Apr 24, 2011, at 2:23 AM, tex nielsen wrote:

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>
> I posted it for him at:
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> https://spideroak.com/browse/share/tex/1978_royale
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Re: [GMCnet] 1978 Royale for sale [message #122992 is a reply to message #122960] Sun, 24 April 2011 08:42 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jhb1 is currently offline  jhb1   Canada
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Please send the power point check your private messages

John H. Bell
77 Royale; QuadBag,Manny OneTon,Honda EV4010, FITech
Montreal Qc.
Re: [GMCnet] 1978 Royale for sale [message #123007 is a reply to message #122964] Sun, 24 April 2011 09:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Ray Erspamer is currently offline  Ray Erspamer   United States
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Sounds like a heck of a deal !!!

Ray


Ray & Lisa Erspamer
78 Royale Center Kitchen
TZE368V101144
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226
Email: 78GMC-Royale@att.net
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From: Robin Hood <loxley@gmail.com>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Sat, April 23, 2011 11:14:48 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] 1978 Royale for sale

Heck yeah! It runs, right? :)

Robin

On Sat, Apr 23, 2011 at 9:58 PM, <rtroberts@cox.net> wrote:
> I have not been active on this list for the last few years but have been
>lurking from time to time.
>
> I have a 78 Royale that I was in the process of refurbishing, but have not
>worked on it in the last couple of years (many other projects have taken
>priority). Since I have been paying for storage on the unit for several years I
>want to sell it to someone who wants to complete the project.
>
> The coach has a factory port fuel injected 500ci Cadillac engine (easy to
>upgrade to modern fuel injection or I have parts to return to carbureted engine)
>with less than 5,000 miles since it was rebuilt. Transmission was also rebuilt
>at the same time. Until recently (last 6 months) the engine was started about
>every two months and driven around the storage lot. Presently one of the fuel
>pumps is not working and I will replace it and have engine running prior to
>sale.
>
> The coach is located in the San Diego area but is registered in North Dakota.
>(Unable to smog in California due to non original engine)
>
> I have a power point presentation I can email to anyone who is interested. The
>power point presentation includes much more information about the coach.
>
> I probably have over $15,000 invested but know things are not worth what they
>were a few years ago.
>
> I am asking somewhere around $3,000 but am open to all reasonable offers.
>
> If interested send me an email and I will send the power point presentation. I
>would put the pictures on the GMC photo site but it would take me too long to
>transfer all the information from power point.
>
> Richard Roberts
> San Diego area
> _______________________________________________
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Re: [GMCnet] 1978 Royale for sale [message #123058 is a reply to message #122991] Sun, 24 April 2011 16:42 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Byron Songer is currently offline  Byron Songer   United States
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No sink back there that I can see. Good idea, however.

What happened that all the cabinets in the front look severely weathered?
They will take some sanding, restaining and elbow grease, however, and come
out looking nice. Two roof air units.

Potential. Should not become a donor.

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John Wright wrote:

> Looks like a good coach for a rebuild, has all the stuff and parts.
> Did notice that the shower was not original, as the rear bath Royal
> had a tub/shower setup. Appears to be a nice modification.
>
> JR Wright
>
> On Apr 24, 2011, at 2:23 AM, tex nielsen wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> I posted it for him at:
>>
>> https://spideroak.com/browse/share/tex/1978_royale
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Re: [GMCnet] 1978 Royale for sale [message #123064 is a reply to message #123058] Sun, 24 April 2011 17:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Sammy Williams is currently offline  Sammy Williams   United States
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Positives for what I am looking for in a coach:

Good asking price
Good tires
Cadillac 500 engine (hey I like big engines)
Fuel Injection
Good mechanical condition
Good solid project
Solar power panels
newer generac
1978 model year (all improvements GMC made are in the coach)

Negatives:
Forward Kitchen
Rear Bath
no sink in bath

I agree its a good project. I plan to talk farther with the owner soon

S. Williams
GMCless for now
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Re: [GMCnet] 1978 Royale for sale [message #123073 is a reply to message #122960] Sun, 24 April 2011 20:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
berndh is currently offline  berndh   United States
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I'm interested. What floorplan? Working? Refrigerator, air conditioner?
Dash- Roof? Wheels/tires glass in tact?
Thanks

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Subject: [GMCnet] 1978 Royale for sale

I have not been active on this list for the last few years but have been
lurking from time to time.

I have a 78 Royale that I was in the process of refurbishing, but have not
worked on it in the last couple of years (many other projects have taken
priority). Since I have been paying for storage on the unit for several
years I want to sell it to someone who wants to complete the project.

The coach has a factory port fuel injected 500ci Cadillac engine (easy to
upgrade to modern fuel injection or I have parts to return to carbureted
engine) with less than 5,000 miles since it was rebuilt. Transmission was
also rebuilt at the same time. Until recently (last 6 months) the engine
was started about every two months and driven around the storage lot.
Presently one of the fuel pumps is not working and I will replace it and
have engine running prior to sale.

The coach is located in the San Diego area but is registered in North
Dakota. (Unable to smog in California due to non original engine)

I have a power point presentation I can email to anyone who is interested.
The power point presentation includes much more information about the coach.

I probably have over $15,000 invested but know things are not worth what
they were a few years ago.

I am asking somewhere around $3,000 but am open to all reasonable offers.

If interested send me an email and I will send the power point presentation.
I would put the pictures on the GMC photo site but it would take me too long
to transfer all the information from power point.

Richard Roberts
San Diego area
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Re: [GMCnet] 1978 Royale for sale [message #123100 is a reply to message #122960] Mon, 25 April 2011 09:51 Go to previous message
rtroberts is currently offline  rtroberts   United States
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There have been a couple comments regarding the lack of a sink in the bathroom.
When I was remodeling, I felt that a full size dry shower that you could stand
up and turn around in was a high priority. I had planned to install a pullman
(folds in wall) sink or install one above the toilet (either tilting or sliding)
or install in the corner of the shower on some kind of swivel.

This is the great thing about redoing the GMC. It can be a little different
which gives it it's own personality. This is probably one of very few with a
full size shower. The reason there is a window in the shower is to have full
access to the potable water tank if necessary. The plan was to install a
removable frame (can be seen in picture of shower) covered by a waterproof material (such as shower curtain) to
cover the opening.

The kitchen cabinets and the back of the dinette are just dirty. The PO and two
kids lived in the motorhome for several months and were not very clean. The
dinette needs to be reupholstered and the cabinets clean up very well with a
good sanding. Note one drawer has been sanded. All the wood is Walnut if I
remember correctly.

I am out of town but will return to the San Diego area (National City) later
this week. I hope to have it running again by next weekend.


Sammy Williams wrote

Positives for what I am looking for in a coach:

Good asking price
Good tires
Cadillac 500 engine (hey I like big engines)
Fuel Injection
Good mechanical condition
Good solid project
Solar power panels
newer generac
1978 model year (all improvements GMC made are in the coach)

Negatives:
Forward Kitchen
Rear Bath
no sink in bath

I agree its a good project. I plan to talk farther with the owner soon

S. Williams
GMCless for now


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