| [GMCnet] Update on 78 Royale for sale. [message #123016] |
Sun, 24 April 2011 11:12  |
rtroberts
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I have had a lot of interest in the coach so far and want to clarify a few things so there is no misunderstanding.
Even though I probably have over $15,000 in the coach it is not a $15,000 coach. When I bought it over 12 years ago I paid about $9,000 for a coach that needed a lot of work. (the good old days when $5,000 for a parts coach was considered a bargain).
When I bought it the coach had a recently rebuilt engine (500 ci Cadillac) and transmission and had 6 solar panels installed. It also has the Wallace front hubs which some like and others don't.
I rebuilt and recovered the dash, installed the new gauge panel (that needs modification), installed new shocks, tires, front and rear sway bars, new generator and electrical panels. I also installed the fuel injection from a 76 Cadillac. I did a lot of interior work and more needs to be done. Exterior needs paint.
Hoses, belts and brake lines have not been replaced. Fuel lines and in tank strainers (socks) were replaced but that was almost 12 yrs ago.
I have probably put less than 200 miles on it since I have owned it and have no idea how it handles on the freeway.
Overall I believe $3,000 is a fantastic price for what you get, but before I drove it a long distance I would have it checked out by someone who is very knowledgeable. Miguel from MGM is probably the closest GMC mechanic. (about 100 miles)
Tex Nielsen was kind enough to post pictures and description on https://spideroak.com/browse/share/tex/1978_royale
Byron Songer is also going to list it on the GMC eastern states website in the for sale section. I appreciate their help.
I will gladly answer any further questions.
Richard Roberts
San Diego area
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| Re: [GMCnet] Update on 78 Royale for sale. [message #123022 is a reply to message #123016] |
Sun, 24 April 2011 11:45  |
midlf
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Registered: July 2007
Location: SE Wisc. (Palmyra)
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| rtroberts wrote on Sun, 24 April 2011 11:12 |
I have had a lot of interest in the coach so far and want to clarify a few things so there is no misunderstanding.
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I will gladly answer any further questions.
Richard Roberts
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What better deal can you get. A good honest assessment of the GMC from the owner. This one will be somewhat of a project but you will have a known starting point. Not like our Smurffie. I'm not complaining, we are doing OK with ours. Other than 1/2 the spare parts that came with it were not spares but the needed parts for needed maintenance. Thank goodness ours did not come with a "spare" set of engine bearings and gaskets.
Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
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| Re: [GMCnet] Update on 78 Royale for sale. [message #123063 is a reply to message #123016] |
Sun, 24 April 2011 17:32 |
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I've posted Richard's description, two photos and the PowerPoint
presentation to the Eastern States website.
http://www.gmceast.com/ads/
In the body of the Richard's description you'll find the clickable link to
download the .zip file. Your OS may unzip the file after downloading. When I
get the opportunity (I need to grade exams tonight) I'll redo the file so
you won't need PowerPoint (or Keynote) to view the presentation. The
presentation retains Richard's comments.
By the way, I appreciate Richard's honesty with respect to this unit. I
suspect the only thing he hasn't told us is what he doesn't know. Note that
the bags and tread on the tires looks in good shape. It ought to roll down
hill without a problem even if the Cadillac refuses to cooperate. It is a
shame, however, that you could spend another $30K and still have a 20K coach
but don't think of that as a problem. It's just the price of having
experiences beyond monetary value. And, after all, isn't that what gives us
comfort at the end of the road? I've never performed a funeral for anyone
that wished they had made more money or spent more time at the office.
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Byron Songer
1978 GMC Royale
Louisville, KY
http://www.gmceast.com
http://web.me.com/bnsonger
rtroberts@cox.net wrote:
> Tex Nielsen was kind enough to post pictures and description on
> https://spideroak.com/browse/share/tex/1978_royale
>
> Byron Songer is also going to list it on the GMC eastern states website in the
> for sale section. I appreciate their help.
>
> I will gladly answer any further questions.
>
> Richard Roberts
> San Diego area
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