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Tue, 06 September 2011 15:56  |
Carl S.
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I have just posted some pics of that GMC at the Copart auction in Tucson. It would be a major, major project, if anyone wanted to tackle it. I am afraid it will be destined to become a parts coach, although it seems to be pretty sound. It has a 403 with a Holley carburetor on it. No generator, although it does have a Generac control panel next to the driver's seat. The air system consists of some sort of a compressor with a long hose on it, mounted in front of the propane tank. Schrader valves on the air bags. A home made interior that leaves a bit to be desired.
The strangest thing is the landau vinyl sides. The sided are covered from the belt line to the roof, and from the front cap to the rear, with vinyl over foam. It is all dried and cracked up by the Arizona sun. It also has some very different windows, leading me to believe it may have been some sort of airport limo at one time. The windows appear to have been reconfigured and the holes covered up by the vinyl sides.
Strange!
I apologize in advance for the small photos, I took them with my smart phone and don't know how to re-size them.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: Copart Tucson GMC [message #142619 is a reply to message #142617] |
Tue, 06 September 2011 16:01  |
Carl S.
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| Carl S. wrote on Tue, 06 September 2011 13:56 |
I have just posted some pics of that GMC at the Copart auction in Tucson. It would be a major, major project, if anyone wanted to tackle it. I am afraid it will be destined to become a parts coach, although it seems to be pretty sound. It has a 403 with a Holley carburetor on it. No generator, although it does have a Generac control panel next to the driver's seat. The air system consists of some sort of a compressor with a long hose on it, mounted in front of the propane tank. Schrader valves on the air bags. A home made interior that leaves a bit to be desired.
The strangest thing is the landau vinyl sides. The sided are covered from the belt line to the roof, and from the front cap to the rear, with vinyl over foam. It is all dried and cracked up by the Arizona sun. It also has some very different windows, leading me to believe it may have been some sort of airport limo at one time. The windows appear to have been reconfigured and the holes covered up by the vinyl sides.
Strange!
I apologize in advance for the small photos, I took them with my smart phone and don't know how to re-size them.
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Oh, forgot the link:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=40465&title=copart-tucson-gmc&cat=5770
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: Copart Tucson GMC [message #142632 is a reply to message #142619] |
Tue, 06 September 2011 17:50 |
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mike miller
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| Carl S. wrote on Tue, 06 September 2011 14:01 |
I have just posted some pics of that GMC at the Copart auction in Tucson. It would be a major, major project, if anyone wanted to tackle it. I am afraid it will be destined to become a parts coach, although it seems to be pretty sound. It has a 403 with a Holley carburetor on it. ...
... The windows appear to have been reconfigured and the holes covered up by the vinyl sides.
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http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=40465&title=copart-tucson-gmc&cat=5770
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Looks like between this coach and the one that is for sale in Florida, (cheap, bad frame) You could build one nice coach. Even better If you go down the road from Copart and get the wheels from the parts coach behind the fence before shipping this one.
Two bad they are not closer together. A team of about 8 workers could swap out the chassis is a couple of week-ends.
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: Copart Tucson GMC [message #142661 is a reply to message #142617] |
Tue, 06 September 2011 23:52 |
Chr$
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Carl If this one goes parts, I've got a few I need off of her. Does she have an awning?
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
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| Re: Copart Tucson GMC [message #142793 is a reply to message #142661] |
Thu, 08 September 2011 10:15 |
Carl S.
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| Chr$ wrote on Tue, 06 September 2011 21:52 |
Carl If this one goes parts, I've got a few I need off of her. Does she have an awning?
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Chr$,
The Copart coach does have an awning. I don't think it is anything you would want though. It is a small, maybe 12 - 14 foot long, Carefree box awning. Kind of funky looking and mounted to the flat side of the roof platform. If it does go to someone for parts, I wouldn't know how to track that. Maybe by keeping an eye on the auction site???
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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