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What model GMC would best fit our needs? [message #227877] Thu, 31 October 2013 10:10 Go to next message
Ultravan Owners is currently offline  Ultravan Owners   Canada
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Hello Everyone,

I have to say Marie and I already own a number of rare Ultravans.
But they are all in need restoration before we can use them.

If we were to purchase a GMC - what model would best fit our needs?

I'm thinking 1976 or 1978. I'm odd ball - I prefer an even number..

We have no children, only cats.

Marie would like to be able to work from the bedroom area and we both need our own bed. Yes we both toss and turn keeping each other up. After 2 to 3 nigths of that we are not fun people to be around. Ha ha ha Plus I'm in my 50's and have the many trips to the bathroom at night problem. I would hate crawling out of bed. I like rolling over and plating my feet on the ground. So twin beds were a table could be installed in between during the day is a must.

BTW - Is there a door that could be closed between the bedroom and the front of the coach which would help to keep the noise down?

Also I like to have a couch layout to be able to lay down and watch TV (Football - movies).

Are there floor plan drawings/model types available to view?

Tony


Tony (Ontario Canada)
Marie and I are blessed to have had a 2nd chance to buy our farm.
Still hoping and more importantly praying to be able to build a garage.
Our 1970 Ultravan #520 has an Olds Toronado 455 in back.
Re: What model GMC would best fit our needs? [message #227883 is a reply to message #227877] Thu, 31 October 2013 10:41 Go to previous messageGo to next message
GMC Cruse is currently offline  GMC Cruse   United States
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Ultravan Owners wrote on Thu, 31 October 2013 11:10

Hello Everyone,

I have to say Marie and I already own a number of rare Ultravans.
But they are all in need restoration before we can use them.

If we were to purchase a GMC - what model would best fit our needs?

I'm thinking 1976 or 1978. I'm odd ball - I prefer an even number..

We have no children, only cats.

Marie would like to be able to work from the bedroom area and we both need our own bed. Yes we both toss and turn keeping each other up. After 2 to 3 nigths of that we are not fun people to be around. Ha ha ha Plus I'm in my 50's and have the many trips to the bathroom at night problem. I would hate crawling out of bed. I like rolling over and plating my feet on the ground. So twin beds were a table could be installed in between during the day is a must.

BTW - Is there a door that could be closed between the bedroom and the front of the coach which would help to keep the noise down?

Also I like to have a couch layout to be able to lay down and watch TV (Football - movies).

Are there floor plan drawings/model types available to view?

Tony


https://www.google.com/search?q=gmc+motorhome+floor+plans&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=jHlyUtjtHaLiyAHGnIGgCA&sqi=2& ved=0CCkQsAQ&biw=1207&bih=692


Mike K. '75 PB Southeast Michigan
Re: What model GMC would best fit our needs? [message #227884 is a reply to message #227877] Thu, 31 October 2013 10:42 Go to previous messageGo to next message
SteveW is currently offline  SteveW   United States
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Tony -

You have just open a huge set of flood gates !!

A simple "gmc motorhome floorplans" into google yields this as the first response:

https://www.google.com/search?q=gmc+motorhome+floorplans&newwindow=1&espv=210&es_sm=93&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X& ;ei=oXlyUoP6CqbI2AWw6oHQAw&ved=0CC4QsAQ&biw=1680&bih=882

You're gonna be drinking from a fire hose for a few days now... Smile

Steve W
1973 23'
Southern California


Steve W 1973 : 23' Southern California
Re: What model GMC would best fit our needs? [message #227885 is a reply to message #227884] Thu, 31 October 2013 10:43 Go to previous messageGo to next message
SteveW is currently offline  SteveW   United States
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Dang. Mike K beat me by one minute.

What an incredible place this is.

Steve W


Steve W 1973 : 23' Southern California
Re: What model GMC would best fit our needs? [message #227886 is a reply to message #227877] Thu, 31 October 2013 10:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Ultravan Owners is currently offline  Ultravan Owners   Canada
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Thanks guys!

Tony (Ontario Canada)
Marie and I are blessed to have had a 2nd chance to buy our farm.
Still hoping and more importantly praying to be able to build a garage.
Our 1970 Ultravan #520 has an Olds Toronado 455 in back.
Re: What model GMC would best fit our needs? [message #227893 is a reply to message #227877] Thu, 31 October 2013 11:20 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Dan Borlase is currently offline  Dan Borlase   Canada
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Tony...I have a great 29.5 stretch with twin beds for sale!!
Re: What model GMC would best fit our needs? [message #227904 is a reply to message #227877] Thu, 31 October 2013 12:14 Go to previous message
Ultravan Owners is currently offline  Ultravan Owners   Canada
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PM sent Dan.

Tony (Ontario Canada)
Marie and I are blessed to have had a 2nd chance to buy our farm.
Still hoping and more importantly praying to be able to build a garage.
Our 1970 Ultravan #520 has an Olds Toronado 455 in back.
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