| [GMCnet] Market for GMCs [message #294808] |
Mon, 01 February 2016 06:11  |
Dale Texas
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I am executor for an estate that includes two GMCs and I'm trying to
decide how to dispose of them. They are both in poor cosmetic condition
though one is reputed to be nearly drivable.
I plan to take some photos and post them on my Google+ page.
Here is an example URL:
https://plus.google.com/102434734002949174273/posts/RhazWavsWDZ
Is that going to be generally accessible to those on this list?
If someone will direct me to the location of the VIN, I'll be sure to
get photos of those.
Are there businesses that specialize in refurbishing GMCs?
The location is central Texas.
All suggestions welcome!
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| Re: [GMCnet] Market for GMCs [message #294809 is a reply to message #294808] |
Mon, 01 February 2016 07:31  |
rcjordan
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Dale, to give you an idea of the bottom end pricing, even known-to-be-sound, road-worthy coaches are selling for only $8000 now. Non-drivers are going for as low as $300. Some, you can't even give away or have scrapped as the junkyards won't take them (though I'd bet that won't be a problem in central TX).
VIN starts with letters "TZE" --there should be a plate riveted on the passenger-side firewall straight ahead when you open the hatch.
About half our members read this via email, but I think Google+ is a good option for just about anyone with a browser.
Pictures! Lots of pictures! Inside and out.
SOLD 77 Royale Coachmen Side Dry Bath
76 Birchaven Coachmen Side Wet Bath
76 Eleganza
Elizabeth City, NC
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| Re: [GMCnet] Market for GMCs [message #294810 is a reply to message #294808] |
Mon, 01 February 2016 07:49 |
rcjordan
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As an executor, I'm not sure how I'd value rough-ish GMCs on the initial inventory --probably $1000 each.
Ebay might help with the your due diligence --but they tend to be over-priced and most often do not actually sell. Craigslist has more action.
Yes, there are several GMC restoration businesses but a restoration can take years and will end up costing the estate much more than the improved coach will sell for.
SOLD 77 Royale Coachmen Side Dry Bath
76 Birchaven Coachmen Side Wet Bath
76 Eleganza
Elizabeth City, NC
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| Re: [GMCnet] Market for GMCs [message #294811 is a reply to message #294808] |
Mon, 01 February 2016 08:20 |
jhbridges
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Location: Braselton ga
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Dale, do please share the V.I.N.s off the coaches to John Shotwell so they get into the Registry.. or updated if they're already there. You can do so by posting them here if you aren't able to email them.
For email:
registermygmc<at>gmail.com
Thanks,
Johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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| Re: [GMCnet] Market for GMCs [message #294986 is a reply to message #294876] |
Wed, 03 February 2016 11:36 |
Don A
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Dale, bdub's email is bdub at gmcclassics dot com
There are many Central TX GMC'rs that would be glad to give you a hand. Give us an email or phone number.
I know Don Joseph in San Marcos is looking for a GMC project.
3O3 four 78 69thousand or
ddmjoseph at hotmail
I too have an estate to settle, lots of fun.
Don Adams Dallas, TX
'76 26' Glenbrook, '90 Sidekick
rebuilt by R Archer, powered by J Bounds, Koba
[IMG]http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6109/G2.jpg[/IMG]
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| Re: [GMCnet] Market for GMCs [message #295044 is a reply to message #295041] |
Thu, 04 February 2016 12:16 |
Ken Henderson
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Those are about the saddest looking GMC's I've ever seen, aside from those
that rolled or burned. Didn't Walt have a 3rd GMC? Those don't look like
the one he actually used -- though it's been several years since we visited
him. I'd guess you'll be lucky to get a junk yard to accept those two --
especially if they have to come get them.
JMHO.
Ken H.
On Thu, Feb 4, 2016 at 1:00 PM, Dale Texas wrote:
> On 02/01/2016 06:11 AM, Dale Texas wrote:
>
>> I am executor for an estate that includes two GMCs and I'm trying to
>> decide how to dispose of them. They are both in poor cosmetic condition
>> though one is reputed to be nearly drivable.
>>
>> I plan to take some photos and post them on my Google+ page.
>> Here is an example URL:
>> https://plus.google.com/102434734002949174273/posts/RhazWavsWDZ
>> Is that going to be generally accessible to those on this list?
>> If someone will direct me to the location of the VIN, I'll be sure to get
>> photos of those.
>>
>> Are there businesses that specialize in refurbishing GMCs?
>>
>> The location is central Texas.
>>
>> All suggestions welcome!
>>
>> As promised/threatened:
> https://plus.google.com/102434734002949174273/posts/9WkCzVYkhJ8
> Feel free to pose questions and comments to individual photos. Though you
> MAY need a Google account to do that. Feedback solicited.
>
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Market for GMCs [message #295058 is a reply to message #294808] |
Thu, 04 February 2016 18:01 |
rcjordan
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Here's one on ebay in similar shape. Asked $800, no bids.
SOLD 77 Royale Coachmen Side Dry Bath
76 Birchaven Coachmen Side Wet Bath
76 Eleganza
Elizabeth City, NC
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| Re: [GMCnet] Market for GMCs [message #295076 is a reply to message #294808] |
Thu, 04 February 2016 19:50 |
jhbridges
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Well, now we have the TZE's, Shorwell can list them... probably as scrapped. If you can find an individual or salvage yard who will tkae them away for you, let them.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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| Re: [GMCnet] Market for GMCs [message #295083 is a reply to message #295076] |
Thu, 04 February 2016 21:06 |
Burt and Faye curtis
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Some great parts on those coaches that should be saved before they are
scrapped - if that is where they are headed. Bumpers, propane/generator
doors, GMC ladder and roof "Rack", awning, front a - arms for just a
quick example.
Fay
76 Glenbrook aka Tumbleweed
Kneeland, CA
On Thu, Feb 4, 2016 at 5:50 PM, Johnny Bridges wrote:
> Well, now we have the TZE's, Shorwell can list them... probably as
> scrapped. If you can find an individual or salvage yard who will tkae them
> away
> for you, let them.
>
> --johnny
> --
> '76 23' transmode Norris upfit
> Braselton, Ga.
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> "Sometimes I wonder what tomorrow's gonna bring when I think about my
> dirty life and times" --Warren Zevon
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| Re: [GMCnet] Market for GMCs [message #295096 is a reply to message #295083] |
Fri, 05 February 2016 06:54 |
tphipps
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Dale, Your best bet would find a pull a part junk yard to receive the carcasses. Get them to the disposal site. Then invite the Central Texas group to disassemble and purchase those parts that are useful. I was recently involved in such a task in Florida. I believe that this coach resulted in the junk yard gaining about $1000. This was a coach without an engine or transmission. This would help you get the best return for the estate and save other GMCs.
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: [GMCnet] Market for GMCs [message #295105 is a reply to message #295103] |
Fri, 05 February 2016 11:48 |
Ken Henderson
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Dale,
The Onan's in GMC motorhomes are gasoline fueled, NOT propane. They are
also 120 vac ONLY. Very difficult to convert to 240 vac -- "not worth it"
difficult. But that doesn't mean they're not suitable for emergency backup
use -- what in your home uses 240 vac besides the electric stove, which you
can probably do without easily in an emergency?
Glad to hear you're going to part them out so they're not lost to the
"cult". Fortunately, I don't expect to need anything, but many will.
I'm not surprised at the transmission being out -- Walt was notoriously
hard on them with his penchant for hauling heavy car trailers all over the
country.
Ken H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, etc., etc.
www.gmcwipersetc.com
On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 12:41 PM, Dale Texas wrote:
> Thank you all for the guidance!
>
> I'll have to first check with the beneficiary but I expect I'll be parting
> them out at the Elroy location for the next six months or so. A "pull your
> part" kind of deal. Once the decision is made, I'll try to post to the
> facebook page also.
>
> Please reply off list with offers and/or questions. Setting up
> inspections should be easy and convenient. wmmtexas at gmail dot com
>
> I first thought the generators might be attractive to me personally as
> "grid down" back up. My perception is that the propane generators are
> relatively long lived and trouble free. That is, the generators are likely
> to be close to running. Can anyone confirm or deny? I then realized that
> the generators are almost certainly 120vac and therefore not well suited as
> back up power. Can anyone confirm that they are 120vac? Is it
> possible/reasonable to convert them to 240vac?
>
> The first vehicle photographed was the one I thought was "close to
> running". It didn't come out well in the photos but the transmission is
> out. At least the flywheel is visible at the rear of the engine. The
> second vehicle seems to have the drive train in place.
>
>
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