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| Re: [GMCnet] Revcon / GMC thread [message #68004 is a reply to message #67932] |
Mon, 21 December 2009 15:26   |
Kingsley Coach
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Netters
Simply a site posting for the uneducated. Do they consider upgrades as
maintenance..of course they would! Let them wallow in their infinate
wisdom!
And I for one am getting a little bit tired of hearing, make that seeing,
the word Revcon on this site.
Mike in NS... who doesn't have a bloody Revcon, has no interest in a Revcon
and who turned down a Revcon for a GMC !
On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 3:32 AM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au>wrote:
> Dick,
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> I've posted a response:
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> http://tinyurl.com/yfrvr49
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> http://www.motorhomemagazine.com/boards/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/2349
> 6791/gotomsg/23501091/p/1.cfm#23501091
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> Regards,
> Rob Mueller
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Dick Missett
> Sent: Monday, 21 December 2009 3:30 PM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: [GMCnet] Revcon / GMC thread
>
> Thought some of you might enjoy reading a short thread from the Motorhome
> Magazine.com board. If you click on the link to the Revcon picture it turns
> out to be a GMC that can be purchased for 2K. A few interesting comments
> about GMC's
>
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> http://www.motorhomemagazine.com/boards/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/2349
> 6791.cfm
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> Dick Missett
> Wyoming, PA
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| Re: [GMCnet] Revcon / GMC thread [message #68005 is a reply to message #68004] |
Mon, 21 December 2009 15:28 |
Kingsley Coach
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My comments are not directed to anyone in particular guys...
Mike
On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 5:26 PM, Kingsley Coach <kingsleygmc@gmail.com>wrote:
> Netters
> Simply a site posting for the uneducated. Do they consider upgrades as
> maintenance..of course they would! Let them wallow in their infinate
> wisdom!
>
> And I for one am getting a little bit tired of hearing, make that seeing,
> the word Revcon on this site.
>
> Mike in NS... who doesn't have a bloody Revcon, has no interest in a Revcon
> and who turned down a Revcon for a GMC !
>
>
>
>
> On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 3:32 AM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au>wrote:
>
>> Dick,
>>
>> I've posted a response:
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/yfrvr49
>>
>>
>> http://www.motorhomemagazine.com/boards/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/2349
>> 6791/gotomsg/23501091/p/1.cfm#23501091
>>
>> Regards,
>> Rob Mueller
>> Sydney, Australia
>> AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
>> USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
>> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Dick Missett
>> Sent: Monday, 21 December 2009 3:30 PM
>> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
>> Subject: [GMCnet] Revcon / GMC thread
>>
>> Thought some of you might enjoy reading a short thread from the Motorhome
>> Magazine.com board. If you click on the link to the Revcon picture it
>> turns
>> out to be a GMC that can be purchased for 2K. A few interesting comments
>> about GMC's
>>
>>
>> http://www.motorhomemagazine.com/boards/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/2349
>> 6791.cfm
>>
>>
>> Dick Missett
>> Wyoming, PA
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> Michael Beaton
> 1977 Kingsley 26-11
> Antigonish, NS
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| Re: [GMCnet] Revcon / GMC thread [message #68006 is a reply to message #68004] |
Mon, 21 December 2009 15:41 |
Chr$
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Nothing wrong with Robert getting a few folks into the GMC and increasing our numbers, eh?
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"
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| Re: [GMCnet] Revcon / GMC thread [message #68008 is a reply to message #68005] |
Mon, 21 December 2009 15:44 |
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I found the snobbish comments on the website quite humorous. I'll be that
the Revcon faithful don't have any idea what percentage of their
"well-built" units are still rolling. In fact, of those I've seen they've
been in original shape. Some looked like something 85 years old and not 35
years old. But, they were "original".
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think we have much better visual
acuity. Agree?
Byron
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| Re: [GMCnet] Revcon / GMC thread [message #68013 is a reply to message #68004] |
Mon, 21 December 2009 15:59 |
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Mike,
I worded my response carefully to try and expose reltor to the positive side
of owning a GMC and so I wouldn't get flamed by the other people that had
posted. I see J.R. Wright has provided some additional websites for reltor
to check out.
Frankly this guy is the type that causes problems for "US." He buys a thirty
year old coach for "under $2000" and is surprised when it breaks down 100
yards down the road from where he picked it up. He then complains what a
lousy deal he got and how unreliable GMC's are! Douh!
Hmmm, maybe it would be better if we just let him buy the Revcon!
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Kingsley Coach
Sent: Tuesday, 22 December 2009 8:26 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Revcon / GMC thread
Netters
Simply a site posting for the uneducated. Do they consider upgrades as
maintenance..of course they would! Let them wallow in their infinate
wisdom!
And I for one am getting a little bit tired of hearing, make that seeing,
the word Revcon on this site.
Mike in NS... who doesn't have a bloody Revcon, has no interest in a Revcon
and who turned down a Revcon for a GMC !
--
Michael Beaton
1977 Kingsley 26-11
Antigonish, NS
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Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] Revcon / GMC thread [message #68016 is a reply to message #68006] |
Mon, 21 December 2009 16:03 |
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USAussie
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Chr$,
Got it in one!
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Chris Choffat
Sent: Tuesday, 22 December 2009 8:41 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Revcon / GMC thread
Nothing wrong with Robert getting a few folks into the GMC and increasing
our numbers, eh?
--
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
77 Ex-Kingsley 455, Power Drive, 3:21 FD The Engineer's Motorhome
S T I L L - U N D E R - C O N S T R U C T I O N
Scottsdale, AZ
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Sydney, Australia
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'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] Revcon / GMC thread [message #68017 is a reply to message #68013] |
Mon, 21 December 2009 16:04 |
Dennis S
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Rob,
Way too many people think the GMC is an economical RV -- buy it cheap and operate/maintain it on the cheap. Some have found their way onto our forum and despite lots of supportive comments and help they still complain that if "they had known how expensive a GMC could be they would not have gotten one". The truth is no matter how inexpensive they may be -- some can not afford them and should not buy them.
RV's are a luxury --
Dennis
Dennis Sexton
73 GMC
Germantown, TN
USA
-----Original Message-----
From: Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Mon, Dec 21, 2009 3:59 pm
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Revcon / GMC thread
Mike,
I worded my response carefully to try and expose reltor to the positive side
f owning a GMC and so I wouldn't get flamed by the other people that had
osted. I see J.R. Wright has provided some additional websites for reltor
o check out.
Frankly this guy is the type that causes problems for "US." He buys a thirty
ear old coach for "under $2000" and is surprised when it breaks down 100
ards down the road from where he picked it up. He then complains what a
ousy deal he got and how unreliable GMC's are! Douh!
Hmmm, maybe it would be better if we just let him buy the Revcon!
Regards,
ob Mueller
ydney, Australia
US '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
SA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
rom: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Kingsley Coach
ent: Tuesday, 22 December 2009 8:26 AM
o: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
ubject: Re: [GMCnet] Revcon / GMC thread
Netters
imply a site posting for the uneducated. Do they consider upgrades as
aintenance..of course they would! Let them wallow in their infinate
isdom!
And I for one am getting a little bit tired of hearing, make that seeing,
he word Revcon on this site.
Mike in NS... who doesn't have a bloody Revcon, has no interest in a Revcon
nd who turned down a Revcon for a GMC !
--
ichael Beaton
977 Kingsley 26-11
ntigonish, NS
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| Re: [GMCnet] Revcon / GMC thread [message #68024 is a reply to message #68017] |
Mon, 21 December 2009 16:33 |
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USAussie
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Dennis,
Agreed, they are the type of people who go through life with their hands out
looking for "something for nothing."
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of dennisfsexton@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, 22 December 2009 9:04 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Revcon / GMC thread
Rob,
Way too many people think the GMC is an economical RV -- buy it cheap and
operate/maintain it on the cheap. Some have found their way onto our forum
and despite lots of supportive comments and help they still complain that if
"they had known how expensive a GMC could be they would not have gotten
one". The truth is no matter how inexpensive they may be -- some can not
afford them and should not buy them.
RV's are a luxury --
Dennis
Dennis Sexton
73 GMC
Germantown, TN
USA
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Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] Revcon / GMC thread [message #68026 is a reply to message #68017] |
Mon, 21 December 2009 16:45 |
Rick Denney
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dennisfsexton@aol.com writes...
> Rob,
> Way too many people think the GMC is an economical RV
Dennis, it IS an economical RV. If you consider the total cost of
ownership, a GMC is a good deal, especially for those who will also
enjoy doing their own mechanicking and consider that part of the
hobby. But it's a good deal even if they pay someone else to do all
the work.
It's a good deal if you buy one already renovated, and it's a good
deal even if you buy a junker and renovate it. It's just a matter of
when and to whom you write the check. But unlike many other options,
buying one at the lower end and then doing the work to it allows a
pay-as-you-go approach which makes it possible for many to own an RV
that would not otherwise be able to, especially these days. GMC's are
falling in value, but so what? Personally, I hope mine is worth
nothing by the time I'm done with it--that means I will have gotten
all the enjoyment it has to offer and it will be time for the
boneyard.
I think what you are saying is that some expect it to go way beyond
being merely economical, and expect it to be a steal. Those are the
folks bound for disappointment no matter what approach they take.
Rick "who, despite being occasionally angry at the coach, doesn't
regret owning it, even on purely economic grounds" Denney
'73 230 Ex-Glacier "Jaws"
Northern Virginia
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| Re: [GMCnet] Revcon / GMC thread [message #68036 is a reply to message #68013] |
Mon, 21 December 2009 18:21 |
powerjon
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I am only going to make one small comment here and not to knock or
flame the Revcon Guys. But I found reading alot of the threads on
that site is that they have no concept of what a GMC really is and
especially the comment by one poster that GM copied the superior
Revcon design when GM did the design. I need to stop here, I don't
want to upset anyone. I have always tried to helpful to anyone who
ask for information.
J.R. Wright
On Dec 21, 2009, at 4:59 PM, Rob Mueller wrote:
> Mike,
>
> I worded my response carefully to try and expose reltor to the
> positive side
> of owning a GMC and so I wouldn't get flamed by the other people
> that had
> posted. I see J.R. Wright has provided some additional websites for
> reltor
> to check out.
>
> Frankly this guy is the type that causes problems for "US." He buys
> a thirty
> year old coach for "under $2000" and is surprised when it breaks
> down 100
> yards down the road from where he picked it up. He then complains
> what a
> lousy deal he got and how unreliable GMC's are! Douh!
>
> Hmmm, maybe it would be better if we just let him buy the Revcon!
>
> Regards,
> Rob Mueller
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Kingsley Coach
> Sent: Tuesday, 22 December 2009 8:26 AM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Revcon / GMC thread
>
> Netters
> Simply a site posting for the uneducated. Do they consider upgrades
> as
> maintenance..of course they would! Let them wallow in their infinate
> wisdom!
>
> And I for one am getting a little bit tired of hearing, make that
> seeing,
> the word Revcon on this site.
>
> Mike in NS... who doesn't have a bloody Revcon, has no interest in a
> Revcon
> and who turned down a Revcon for a GMC !
>
> --
> Michael Beaton
> 1977 Kingsley 26-11
> Antigonish, NS
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Revcon / GMC thread [message #68037 is a reply to message #68026] |
Mon, 21 December 2009 18:34 |
Dennis S
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Rick,
Yes, and perhaps I should restate, while it is an economical RV, some people think it is a cheap Motorhome as in, buy it for less than $5,000 and drive it anywhere, anytime --
Still an RV is a luxury item.
Dennis Sexton
73 GMC
Germantown, TN
USA
-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Denney <rick@rickdenney.com>
To: dennisfsexton@aol.com <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Mon, Dec 21, 2009 4:45 pm
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Revcon / GMC thread
dennisfsexton@aol.com writes...
> Rob,
Way too many people think the GMC is an economical RV
Dennis, it IS an economical RV. If you consider the total cost of
wnership, a GMC is a good deal, especially for those who will also
njoy doing their own mechanicking and consider that part of the
obby. But it's a good deal even if they pay someone else to do all
he work.
It's a good deal if you buy one already renovated, and it's a good
eal even if you buy a junker and renovate it. It's just a matter of
hen and to whom you write the check. But unlike many other options,
uying one at the lower end and then doing the work to it allows a
ay-as-you-go approach which makes it possible for many to own an RV
hat would not otherwise be able to, especially these days. GMC's are
alling in value, but so what? Personally, I hope mine is worth
othing by the time I'm done with it--that means I will have gotten
ll the enjoyment it has to offer and it will be time for the
oneyard.
I think what you are saying is that some expect it to go way beyond
eing merely economical, and expect it to be a steal. Those are the
olks bound for disappointment no matter what approach they take.
Rick "who, despite being occasionally angry at the coach, doesn't
egret owning it, even on purely economic grounds" Denney
'73 230 Ex-Glacier "Jaws"
orthern Virginia
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| Re: [GMCnet] Revcon / GMC thread [message #68054 is a reply to message #68013] |
Mon, 21 December 2009 22:22 |
dngmissett
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Hi Rob
Looks like I may have ruffled a few feathers with this thread and that certainly wasn't my intention. I thought others might be as amused as I was with the misinformation in some of the posts or might be familiar with the GMC in the picture. Looks like a nice unit from here and the poster said he "THINKS" he can get it for 2K. I had some folks that thought they could get my 73 for thousands less but that didn't happen. <G> Sorry I used the R word Mike <G> and I never would have posted without the GMC content.
Dick Missett
Wyoming, PA
--- On Mon, 12/21/09, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
From: Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au>
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Revcon / GMC thread
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Date: Monday, December 21, 2009, 4:59 PM
Mike,
I worded my response carefully to try and expose reltor to the positive side
of owning a GMC and so I wouldn't get flamed by the other people that had
posted. I see J.R. Wright has provided some additional websites for reltor
to check out.
Frankly this guy is the type that causes problems for "US." He buys a thirty
year old coach for "under $2000" and is surprised when it breaks down 100
yards down the road from where he picked it up. He then complains what a
lousy deal he got and how unreliable GMC's are! Douh!
Hmmm, maybe it would be better if we just let him buy the Revcon!
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Kingsley Coach
Sent: Tuesday, 22 December 2009 8:26 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Revcon / GMC thread
Netters
Simply a site posting for the uneducated. Do they consider upgrades as
maintenance..of course they would! Let them wallow in their infinate
wisdom!
And I for one am getting a little bit tired of hearing, make that seeing,
the word Revcon on this site.
Mike in NS... who doesn't have a bloody Revcon, has no interest in a Revcon
and who turned down a Revcon for a GMC !
--
Michael Beaton
1977 Kingsley 26-11
Antigonish, NS
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| Re: [GMCnet] Revcon / GMC thread [message #68070 is a reply to message #68017] |
Tue, 22 December 2009 07:41 |
Steven Ferguson
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Dennis,
I think we all would like to say, "if I had it to do over again,
knowing then what I know now......) but that's life. Yes, it does
cost to own a GMC but the affordability means no payment booklet and
the upgrades and repairs usually come out of our back pockets. That
is where the affordability comes in. There aren't many automobiles,
30 plus years old that don't need a lot of maintenance or a careful
preflight checkout before use. Heck, the same goes for houses 30 plus
years old. No one in their right mind could expect otherwise and to
do so results in the kind of complaints we see here from some.
I think that given the buy in, cost of upgrades and repairs, the GMC
continues to provide a way of life most of us are very reluctant to
give up. There just isn't any other way to get there from here for
the price.
On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 2:04 PM, <dennisfsexton@aol.com> wrote:
>
> Rob,
> Way too many people think the GMC is an economical RV -- buy it cheap and operate/maintain it on the cheap. Some have found their way onto our forum and despite lots of supportive comments and help they still complain that if "they had known how expensive a GMC could be they would not have gotten one". The truth is no matter how inexpensive they may be -- some can not afford them and should not buy them.
> RV's are a luxury --
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Steve Ferguson
'76 EII
Sierra Vista, AZ
Urethane bushing source
www.bdub.net/ferguson/
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| Re: [GMCnet] Revcon / GMC thread [message #68071 is a reply to message #68036] |
Tue, 22 December 2009 07:50 |
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Your comments remind me of something else discussed on this listserve and
something I just wrote to Roger. It is this. How can someone knock something
else when they've never experienced it or owned it? Its a little like a kid
saying they don't like fried green tomatoes when they've never tasted any.
Or, a person saying they don't like Macs when they've never used one.
Byron
John Wright wrote:
> I am only going to make one small comment here and not to knock or
> flame the Revcon Guys. But I found reading alot of the threads on
> that site is that they have no concept of what a GMC really is and
> especially the comment by one poster that GM copied the superior
> Revcon design when GM did the design. I need to stop here, I don't
> want to upset anyone. I have always tried to helpful to anyone who
> ask for information.
>
> J.R. Wright
> On Dec 21, 2009, at 4:59 PM, Rob Mueller wrote:
>
>> Mike,
>>
>> I worded my response carefully to try and expose reltor to the
>> positive side
>> of owning a GMC and so I wouldn't get flamed by the other people
>> that had
>> posted. I see J.R. Wright has provided some additional websites for
>> reltor
>> to check out.
>>
>> Frankly this guy is the type that causes problems for "US." He buys
>> a thirty
>> year old coach for "under $2000" and is surprised when it breaks
>> down 100
>> yards down the road from where he picked it up. He then complains
>> what a
>> lousy deal he got and how unreliable GMC's are! Douh!
>>
>> Hmmm, maybe it would be better if we just let him buy the Revcon!
>>
>> Regards,
>> Rob Mueller
>> Sydney, Australia
>> AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
>> USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
>> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Kingsley Coach
>> Sent: Tuesday, 22 December 2009 8:26 AM
>> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Revcon / GMC thread
>>
>> Netters
>> Simply a site posting for the uneducated. Do they consider upgrades
>> as
>> maintenance..of course they would! Let them wallow in their infinate
>> wisdom!
>>
>> And I for one am getting a little bit tired of hearing, make that
>> seeing,
>> the word Revcon on this site.
>>
>> Mike in NS... who doesn't have a bloody Revcon, has no interest in a
>> Revcon
>> and who turned down a Revcon for a GMC !
>>
>> --
>> Michael Beaton
>> 1977 Kingsley 26-11
>> Antigonish, NS
>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Revcon / GMC thread [message #68073 is a reply to message #68054] |
Tue, 22 December 2009 07:53 |
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Since there are subject lines in the emails, if someone doesn't like seeing
any discussion about Revcon they shouldn't read. There is the "delete" key
that works quite well for such times. I do believe the key is standard on
all keyboards. Of course, if you have an iPhone just swipe across the
subject and hit the delete button.
Byron
Dick Missett wrote:
> Hi Rob
>
> Looks like I may have ruffled a few feathers with this thread and that
> certainly wasn't my intention. I thought others might be as amused as I was
> with the misinformation in some of the posts or might be familiar with the GMC
> in the picture. Looks like a nice unit from here and the poster said he
> "THINKS" he can get it for 2K. I had some folks that thought they could get my
> 73 for thousands less but that didn't happen. <G> Sorry I used the R word
> Mike <G> and I never would have posted without the GMC content.
>
> Dick Missett
> Wyoming, PA
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