| [GMCnet] Buying a GMC that has sat for decades [message #339360] |
Thu, 06 December 2018 20:33  |
BobDunahugh
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Registered: October 2010
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
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A person showed up to look at the GMC that I'm selling. He has concerns about the 30 years that it hasn't been used. He has a point. And caution is wise. Things like. Where was it stored. Outside, inside of a build. Well vented, or not. On dirt, rock, or concrete. Was it started during that time. MICE. There's a 77, that's about a mile from my house. It got parked outside about 30 years ago. The owner is now down to $900. If he gave it to me. Or even gave me $900. Then delivered it. I'm not interested. Full of mice. And sunk in the dirt. Mine was parked in a machine shed with an open side to the South. On concrete. He said that he started each year. Tail pipe showed that. What I don't understand. Is why I found no mouse nest anywhere in it. And no bad smalls. Our 78 Royale that I built for us. Was a mouse condo. But was the exact 78 Royale floor plan that we had to have. Then 3 miles from my house. I think that I've negated the problems of long storage on the one that I'm selling. Replaced the gas tanks, gas hoses, rebuilt carb, and new fuel pump. New wheel cylinders, calipers, all rubber brake hoses, and master cyl. 16 inch aluminum rims/tires. Some engine hoses, water pump, thermostat, all belts, and anti freeze. Greased rear wheel bearings. Rebuilt 78 rear suspention. 6 KYB shocks. Changed all oils, fluids, filters. Points, spark plugs and wires. NOS roof A/C, frig, cook top, and replacement furnace. Never put in use. Most still in boxes. New plywood paneling, countertop, head liner, LED lighting, wiring, and 110 to 12v modern charger. House water pump. New cushions, and flooring. The frame has all been cleaned with some painting behind the rear suspention. The frame has only light surface rust. No pitting anywhere. So with all these things replaced, and done. Is there now an issue with the long time of setting so long anymore? If you were buying it. Should that be a concern to you? Bob Dunahugh
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