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[GMCnet] Gutted GMC [message #344347] Wed, 19 June 2019 11:21 Go to next message
Dean Hanson is currently offline  Dean Hanson   United States
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Stu; Could you (and others) give us a definition of a "mechanically decent"
GMC or maybe specific to your 74 Eleganza? Inquiring minds would like to
know.



Dean C. Hanson 75 Avion (Phoenix Rising)

P.O.Box 2096

Fremont, Ca. 94536

(510) 657-9600



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Re: [GMCnet] Gutted GMC [message #344350 is a reply to message #344347] Wed, 19 June 2019 11:47 Go to previous message
Stu Rasmussen is currently offline  Stu Rasmussen   United States
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Well, I'm pretty sure that depends on the rosy hue of your spectacles
and whether you're a buyer or a seller :)

In the case of my soon to be surplus '74 Eleganza it means:

The good:
Engine compression @165 pounds ± 5 on all cylinders

Runs and drives down the road, transmission shifts appropriately

No major body damage (minor scrapes and scritches)

All glass intact and not fogged - but the sliders need a bit of TLC to
slide.

New Batteries, starter

The not mechanical but also not good:

PO #1 or #2 stripped the interior. Is empty except for shell of
bathroom. Some of the pieces remain.

Furnace, propane tank and fresh water tank all AWOL

Old tires

Airbags seem to hold air but look like original equipment - there are
leaks in the suspension feeder control system so she sags after 24 hours.

Needs a paint job.

So, depending on your role as buyer or seller she is either "Good bones,
ready for restoration" or "OMG, you want how much for that POS???"

Stu Rasmussen W7QJ
Silverton, Oregon
'74 gutted Eleganza II
'77 Birchhaven

On 6/19/2019 9:21 AM, Dean Hanson via Gmclist wrote:
> Stu; Could you (and others) give us a definition of a "mechanically decent"
> GMC or maybe specific to your 74 Eleganza? Inquiring minds would like to
> know.
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> Dean C. Hanson 75 Avion (Phoenix Rising)
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> P.O.Box 2096
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> Fremont, Ca. 94536
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> (510) 657-9600
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