Finally about to start looking for that GMC of my dreams

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So, in mid December, I will finally have enough cash to start shopping, but I'm still trying to figure out a few things about what I want. I plan to
live in it year round, in the San Francisco bay area, so it's a temperate climate, very rarely, I'll need to blow the water lines out, though it may
get kinda warm in the summer days.

First off, I'm in California, and Manny's diesel conversion isn't in the budget for a long time, so if I go for one made after December 31, 1975, I'll
have to smog it every other year.

Is there an FI unit that will pass smog in California? I don't think I want to have to keep the carb around, and swap it in every two years to get
smoged.

Windows. I'd like the late windows (mid 1975 and on), how much am I giving up with the old style windows? I know you have to open the screens to
adjust the windows (bugs are not a huge issue, but I do worry that when I have my kids, they are more likely to trash them, or leave them open a bit).
I understand the old style do not seal as well, and are nosier.

And of course, the usual that the later models are incrementally nicer, but those seem like the big points for me, and the ones that are more
experiential and opinion (no one argues that the chassis AC got better every two years, but was never all that great, for example).

I'm looking for a 26' with four beds (rear, couch/bunk, dinette, I expect)

Thank you all so much for your experience and opinions!
Ron

cross posted to both the forum and the facebook group

--
prospective owner in the San Francisco Bay Area
 
Ron,

First, you need to talk to JimK about smogging. As I understand CARB rules, you cannot have a modified engine unless it is type approved. Then, just
about everything got better with time. (I happen to think that HEI is unreliable and provides no advantage over an early distributor with Pertonix
and a good CDI.) Even if you get a '75, it should fall off the books in a just a few more years.

Next, find one that has been loved and cared for and used recently. An old field unit may have expensive problems. So, keep an eye out here and on
Bdub's FB site. and be ready to jump. Watching both CL and Kijiji would not be stupid. Just make a habit of it.

Last, find your local GMC friends now. You will need one to hold your leash when a "nice" one shows up, but it has issues. There is nothing that can
be a problem that the people that inhabit this site don't already know about.

> So, in mid December, I will finally have enough cash to start shopping, but I'm still trying to figure out a few things about what I want. I plan
> to live in it year round, in the San Francisco bay area, so it's a temperate climate, very rarely, I'll need to blow the water lines out, though it
> may get kinda warm in the summer days.
>
> First off, I'm in California, and Manny's diesel conversion isn't in the budget for a long time, so if I go for one made after December 31, 1975,
> I'll have to smog it every other year.
>
> Is there an FI unit that will pass smog in California? I don't think I want to have to keep the carb around, and swap it in every two years to get
> smoged.
>
> Windows. I'd like the late windows (mid 1975 and on), how much am I giving up with the old style windows? I know you have to open the screens to
> adjust the windows (bugs are not a huge issue, but I do worry that when I have my kids, they are more likely to trash them, or leave them open a
> bit). I understand the old style do not seal as well, and are nosier.
>
> And of course, the usual that the later models are incrementally nicer, but those seem like the big points for me, and the ones that are more
> experiential and opinion (no one argues that the chassis AC got better every two years, but was never all that great, for example).
>
> I'm looking for a 26' with four beds (rear, couch/bunk, dinette, I expect)
>
> Thank you all so much for your experience and opinions!
> Ron
>
> cross posted to both the forum and the facebook group

--
Matt & Mary Colie - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
'73 Glacier 23 - Still Loving OE Rear Drum Brake with Applied Control Arms
Now with both true Keyless and remote entry
SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
 
With an additional note:

> Ron,
>
> First, you need to talk to JimK about smogging. As I understand CARB rules, you cannot have a modified engine unless it is type approved. Then,
> just about everything got better with time. (I happen to think that HEI is unreliable and provides no advantage over an early distributor with
> Pertonix and a good CDI.) Even if you get a '75, it should fall off the books in a just a few more years.
>
> Next, find one that has been loved and cared for and used recently. An old field unit may have expensive problems. So, keep an eye out here and
> on Bdub's FB site. and be ready to jump. Watching both CL and Kijiji would not be stupid. Just make a habit of it.
>
> Last, find your local GMC friends now. You will need one to hold your leash when a "nice" one shows up, but it has issues. There is nothing that
> can be a problem that the people that inhabit this site don't already know about.
>
> Matt

Ron,

I forgot to mention that GMCs were built to be about a 3.5 season coach. (Goes for the GM/Gemini fit-out, I don't know about all the others.) The
potable plumbing and drains are all in the heated spaces, so you should not have to winterize the coach if you keep it a livable internal temperature.
The black (and gray tanks when fitted) were never that I know of, fitted with heaters to facilitate dumping at sub-freezing temperatures. So, you
may have to plan this for a warmer time. We once existed for 3 days in sub-freezing and had no serious difficulties.

Good luck


> So, in mid December, I will finally have enough cash to start shopping, but I'm still trying to figure out a few things about what I want. I plan
> to live in it year round, in the San Francisco bay area, so it's a temperate climate, very rarely, I'll need to blow the water lines out, though it
> may get kinda warm in the summer days.
>
> First off, I'm in California, and Manny's diesel conversion isn't in the budget for a long time, so if I go for one made after December 31, 1975,
> I'll have to smog it every other year.
>
> Is there an FI unit that will pass smog in California? I don't think I want to have to keep the carb around, and swap it in every two years to get
> smoged.
>
> Windows. I'd like the late windows (mid 1975 and on), how much am I giving up with the old style windows? I know you have to open the screens to
> adjust the windows (bugs are not a huge issue, but I do worry that when I have my kids, they are more likely to trash them, or leave them open a
> bit). I understand the old style do not seal as well, and are nosier.
>
> And of course, the usual that the later models are incrementally nicer, but those seem like the big points for me, and the ones that are more
> experiential and opinion (no one argues that the chassis AC got better every two years, but was never all that great, for example).
>
> I'm looking for a 26' with four beds (rear, couch/bunk, dinette, I expect)
>
> Thank you all so much for your experience and opinions!
> Ron
>
> cross posted to both the forum and the facebook group
[/quote]

--
Matt & Mary Colie - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
'73 Glacier 23 - Still Loving OE Rear Drum Brake with Applied Control Arms
Now with both true Keyless and remote entry
SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
 
Unfortunately, the start date for smog is fixed in California law. I think it was 30 years at one point, but not any more. I expect I will stay stock,
until I'm ready to go fully electronic (FI, O2, knock, timing, the works).

I've been lurking (and occasionally opening my big mouth) for many years. I've been to the Fleet Week meet on TI, and checked out coaches there, and
Applied GMC is a place I just happen to drive by now and then ;)

Thanks,
Ron
--
prospective owner in the San Francisco Bay Area
 
> Ron,
>
> First, you need to talk to JimK about smogging. As I understand CARB rules, you cannot have a modified engine unless it is type approved. Then,
> just about everything got better with time. (I happen to think that HEI is unreliable and provides no advantage over an early distributor with
> Pertonix and a good CDI.) Even if you get a '75, it should fall off the books in a just a few more years.
>
> Next, find one that has been loved and cared for and used recently. An old field unit may have expensive problems. So, keep an eye out here and
> on Bdub's FB site. and be ready to jump. Watching both CL and Kijiji would not be stupid. Just make a habit of it.
>
> Last, find your local GMC friends now. You will need one to hold your leash when a "nice" one shows up, but it has issues. There is nothing that
> can be a problem that the people that inhabit this site don't already know about.
>

> > So, in mid December, I will finally have enough cash to start shopping, but I'm still trying to figure out a few things about what I want. I
> > plan to live in it year round, in the San Francisco bay area, so it's a temperate climate, very rarely, I'll need to blow the water lines out,
> > though it may get kinda warm in the summer days.
> >
> > First off, I'm in California, and Manny's diesel conversion isn't in the budget for a long time, so if I go for one made after December 31,
> > 1975, I'll have to smog it every other year.
> >
> > Is there an FI unit that will pass smog in California? I don't think I want to have to keep the carb around, and swap it in every two years to
> > get smoged.
> >
> > Windows. I'd like the late windows (mid 1975 and on), how much am I giving up with the old style windows? I know you have to open the screens
> > to adjust the windows (bugs are not a huge issue, but I do worry that when I have my kids, they are more likely to trash them, or leave them open
> > a bit). I understand the old style do not seal as well, and are nosier.
> >
> > And of course, the usual that the later models are incrementally nicer, but those seem like the big points for me, and the ones that are more
> > experiential and opinion (no one argues that the chassis AC got better every two years, but was never all that great, for example).
> >
> > I'm looking for a 26' with four beds (rear, couch/bunk, dinette, I expect)
> >
> > Thank you all so much for your experience and opinions!
> > Ron
> >
> > cross posted to both the forum and the facebook group

Welcome Ron. I'm in the same place. On the hunt. This forum and GMCer's (both local to me & around the country!) are a wealth of information and
support. They will have your back if you let them. And... What Matt said... I need someone on the other end of my leash - both to direct me and to
slow me down in my enthusiasm. Good luck in your search. Deb
 
EFI is not always an answer to reliability and performance.
Also looking for 73-75 is not wise, just to aoid the Smog test.

> > Ron,
> >
> > First, you need to talk to JimK about smogging. As I understand CARB
> rules, you cannot have a modified engine unless it is type approved. Then,
> > just about everything got better with time. (I happen to think that HEI
> is unreliable and provides no advantage over an early distributor with
> > Pertonix and a good CDI.) Even if you get a '75, it should fall off the
> books in a just a few more years.
> >
> > Next, find one that has been loved and cared for and used recently. An
> old field unit may have expensive problems. So, keep an eye out here and
> > on Bdub's FB site. and be ready to jump. Watching both CL and Kijiji
> would not be stupid. Just make a habit of it.
> >
> > Last, find your local GMC friends now. You will need one to hold your
> leash when a "nice" one shows up, but it has issues. There is nothing that
> > can be a problem that the people that inhabit this site don't already
> know about.
> >

> > > So, in mid December, I will finally have enough cash to start
> shopping, but I'm still trying to figure out a few things about what I
> want. I
> > > plan to live in it year round, in the San Francisco bay area, so it's
> a temperate climate, very rarely, I'll need to blow the water lines out,
> > > though it may get kinda warm in the summer days.
> > >
> > > First off, I'm in California, and Manny's diesel conversion isn't in
> the budget for a long time, so if I go for one made after December 31,
> > > 1975, I'll have to smog it every other year.
> > >
> > > Is there an FI unit that will pass smog in California? I don't think I
> want to have to keep the carb around, and swap it in every two years to
> > > get smoged.
> > >
> > > Windows. I'd like the late windows (mid 1975 and on), how much am I
> giving up with the old style windows? I know you have to open the screens
> > > to adjust the windows (bugs are not a huge issue, but I do worry that
> when I have my kids, they are more likely to trash them, or leave them open
> > > a bit). I understand the old style do not seal as well, and are
> nosier.
> > >
> > > And of course, the usual that the later models are incrementally
> nicer, but those seem like the big points for me, and the ones that are more
> > > experiential and opinion (no one argues that the chassis AC got better
> every two years, but was never all that great, for example).
> > >
> > > I'm looking for a 26' with four beds (rear, couch/bunk, dinette, I
> expect)
> > >
> > > Thank you all so much for your experience and opinions!
> > > Ron
> > >
> > > cross posted to both the forum and the facebook group
>
>
> Welcome Ron. I'm in the same place. On the hunt. This forum and GMCer's
> (both local to me & around the country!) are a wealth of information and
> support. They will have your back if you let them. And... What Matt
> said... I need someone on the other end of my leash - both to direct me and
> to
> slow me down in my enthusiasm. Good luck in your search. Deb
>
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Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
jimk
http://www.appliedgmc.com
1-800-752-7502
 
Well, I'd like FI for better running in the Sierras, in cold, etc, it's not
smog I'm worried about, except failing because I put a non compliant FI
system on the coach.

> EFI is not always an answer to reliability and performance.
> Also looking for 73-75 is not wise, just to aoid the Smog test.
>

>

> > > Ron,
> > >
> > > First, you need to talk to JimK about smogging. As I understand CARB
> > rules, you cannot have a modified engine unless it is type approved.
> Then,
> > > just about everything got better with time. (I happen to think that
> HEI
> > is unreliable and provides no advantage over an early distributor with
> > > Pertonix and a good CDI.) Even if you get a '75, it should fall off
> the
> > books in a just a few more years.
> > >
> > > Next, find one that has been loved and cared for and used recently. An
> > old field unit may have expensive problems. So, keep an eye out here and
> > > on Bdub's FB site. and be ready to jump. Watching both CL and Kijiji
> > would not be stupid. Just make a habit of it.
> > >
> > > Last, find your local GMC friends now. You will need one to hold your
> > leash when a "nice" one shows up, but it has issues. There is nothing
> that
> > > can be a problem that the people that inhabit this site don't already
> > know about.
> > >

> > > > So, in mid December, I will finally have enough cash to start
> > shopping, but I'm still trying to figure out a few things about what I
> > want. I
> > > > plan to live in it year round, in the San Francisco bay area, so it's
> > a temperate climate, very rarely, I'll need to blow the water lines out,
> > > > though it may get kinda warm in the summer days.
> > > >
> > > > First off, I'm in California, and Manny's diesel conversion isn't in
> > the budget for a long time, so if I go for one made after December 31,
> > > > 1975, I'll have to smog it every other year.
> > > >
> > > > Is there an FI unit that will pass smog in California? I don't think
> I
> > want to have to keep the carb around, and swap it in every two years to
> > > > get smoged.
> > > >
> > > > Windows. I'd like the late windows (mid 1975 and on), how much am I
> > giving up with the old style windows? I know you have to open the screens
> > > > to adjust the windows (bugs are not a huge issue, but I do worry that
> > when I have my kids, they are more likely to trash them, or leave them
> open
> > > > a bit). I understand the old style do not seal as well, and are
> > nosier.
> > > >
> > > > And of course, the usual that the later models are incrementally
> > nicer, but those seem like the big points for me, and the ones that are
> more
> > > > experiential and opinion (no one argues that the chassis AC got
> better
> > every two years, but was never all that great, for example).
> > > >
> > > > I'm looking for a 26' with four beds (rear, couch/bunk, dinette, I
> > expect)
> > > >
> > > > Thank you all so much for your experience and opinions!
> > > > Ron
> > > >
> > > > cross posted to both the forum and the facebook group
> >
> >
> > Welcome Ron. I'm in the same place. On the hunt. This forum and
> GMCer's
> > (both local to me & around the country!) are a wealth of information and
> > support. They will have your back if you let them. And... What Matt
> > said... I need someone on the other end of my leash - both to direct me
> and
> > to
> > slow me down in my enthusiasm. Good luck in your search. Deb
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > GMCnet mailing list
> > Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
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> >
>
>
>
> --
> Jim Kanomata
> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
> jimk
> http://www.appliedgmc.com
> 1-800-752-7502
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I wouldn't worry about running in the sierras with a carb I have run over the sierras between Nevada and California for a lot of years with the stock
quadrojet with no problem at times more then 8000 ft. Having a set of lower gears is more of a concern. I had a set of 3:70 gears in mine which is a
necessity if you are towing a small car.
--
Roy Keen
Minden,NV
76 X Glenbrook
 
If you are going to full time in it, simply register it in another state.
--
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
 
I'm still going to live in the bay area, real estate is so crazy that for
less than a year of rent payments, I could buy a very nice GMC. And mind
you, that's sharing an apartment or a house.

> If you are going to full time in it, simply register it in another state.
> --
> Ken Burton - N9KB
> 76 Palm Beach
> Hebron, Indiana
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Plato seems wrong to me today.
 
> I'm still going to live in the bay area, real estate is so crazy that for
> less than a year of rent payments, I could buy a very nice GMC. And mind you, that's sharing an apartment or a house.

I hope you have somewhere to park it. Places like Walmart don't allow overnight parking anywhere near the Bay Area since they would be over-run by
people trying to stay there for too long. If you try to park on the street, you will continuously have to move it and are likely to be hassled. In
places like Treasure Island and San Francisco, sleeping in a vehicle overnight is illegal and you will be ticketed/towed. RV parks typically cost a
minimum of $65/night for a narrow spot in a parking lot. They often have age limits and only allow RVs less than 10 years old. Some parks have 14 to
30 day time limits. There are very few places to dump if you're not in a park. Traffic is often horrible, which is harder to navigate in a large
vehicle. If you can find someone to allow you to park on their property (probably illegally), you'll still have to pay for the privilege.

It's a great place to live in many ways, but cost of living isn't one of them.

good luck,

Karen
1975 26'
 
> If you are going to full time in it, simply register it in another state.

It's illegal to have an out of state vehicle here too long with out registering it. I can't remember the time limit, but it's pretty short,
and law enforcement will intervene if it's too obvious.

Karen
1975 26'
 
As for year of vehicle, we got a 75 specifically to avoid the hassle and expense of bi-annual smog checks, and because I wanted to install fuel
injection. You couldn't pay me to go back to a carb (well... you probably could, but it'd have to be a LOT and include a Paterson carb and
distributor). :)

Karen
1975 26'
 
You can register your California vehicle in a different county to avoid biennial smog inspection:
These counties do not require smog check (if you have a friend with an address there).
Alpine, Amador,Calaveras,Del Norte, Humboldt, Imperial,Inyo,Lake,Lassen,Mariposa,Mendocino,Modoc,Mono,Plumas,Sierra,Siskiyou,Trinity,Tuolumne

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/vr/smogfaq

--
Bill Wevers GMC49ers, GMC Western States
1975 Glenbrook - Manny Powerdrive, OneTon
455 F Block, G heads
San Jose
 
I can park it at work much of the time, and at my ex's (we get along better
than when we were married, less to argue about, I currently rent a room
from her and her husband (makes seeing my kids/childcare easy)) and dump
there too. There are plenty of sleasy RV parks on the bay side of 101 in
Redwood City, and it's legal to sleep in one there (at least in industrial
areas, they are very common, including one GMC).

> You can register your California vehicle in a different county to avoid
> biennial smog inspection:
> These counties do not require smog check (if you have a friend with an
> address there).
> Alpine, Amador,Calaveras,Del Norte, Humboldt, Imperial,Inyo,Lake,Lassen,
> Mariposa,Mendocino,Modoc,Mono,Plumas,Sierra,Siskiyou,Trinity,Tuolumne
>
> https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/vr/smogfaq
>
>
>
> --
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> 1975 Glenbrook - Manny Powerdrive, OneTon
> 455 F Block, G heads
> San Jose
>
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> I can park it at work much of the time, and at my ex's (we get along better
> than when we were married, less to argue about, I currently rent a room
> from her and her husband (makes seeing my kids/childcare easy)) and dump
> there too. There are plenty of sleasy RV parks on the bay side of 101 in
> Redwood City, and it's legal to sleep in one there (at least in industrial
> areas, they are very common, including one GMC).

Interestingly, even the sleazy rv parks around here seem to have the 10 year age rule (at least all the ones I looked at).
And they still charge a lot of money for a really crummy campsite. Supply and demand.

Glad to hear you have a place to park it.

Karen
1975 26'
 
Ronald,
No need to go out of state to avoid smog requirement. Several counties in Cal(mostly high desert or mountainous, low population counties) don't
require smog inspections except when transferring ownership. All of my vehicles 93 &04 Jeeps 89 Chevy Suburban, 74 Porsche 914, 2 1976 Gmc motorhomes,
my niece's mid 80's jeep are all registered in Plumas county(location of vavation cabin)-no smog check required. Primary residence and permanent
mailing address is in Tehama county- smog required.
DMV makes a distinction between "garaged address" and "mailing address" just like insurance companies.
Lassen and Modoc counties have no smog requirements. There are others.

Having said all that; I wouldn't hesitate to buy a 76-78-GMC and register it in Los Angeles/San Francisco if necessary. A well maintained properly
tuned 455 or 403 has no problem passing the smog test in California. Check with Jim K. or Miguel Mendez they deal with this every day.

I had 3 GMCs before moving to Pumas County never had a problem passing smog checks in San Diego, San Bernardino, or Orange county.

I'm now down to one GMC- An unmoleste,d low mileage, Late 1976 Eleganza-Not ready to sell yet but may be in the near future. If you don't find a smog
exempt coach let me know and I can send info and pictures or you can see it in person when I visit the Bay Area.

--
Gene Barrow
Lake Almanor, Ca.
1976 Palm Beach
 
I feel lot of people get overly concerned with smog testing.
Should your engine be in average mechanical condition and carb and ignition
in good condition, it will pass the test.
Lot of owners have me handle the smog for them, and I get it passed with
minimal work, unless it a
is a bad engine.

> Ronald,
> No need to go out of state to avoid smog requirement. Several counties in
> Cal(mostly high desert or mountainous, low population counties) don't
> require smog inspections except when transferring ownership. All of my
> vehicles 93 &04 Jeeps 89 Chevy Suburban, 74 Porsche 914, 2 1976 Gmc
> motorhomes,
> my niece's mid 80's jeep are all registered in Plumas county(location of
> vavation cabin)-no smog check required. Primary residence and permanent
> mailing address is in Tehama county- smog required.
> DMV makes a distinction between "garaged address" and "mailing address"
> just like insurance companies.
> Lassen and Modoc counties have no smog requirements. There are others.
>
> Having said all that; I wouldn't hesitate to buy a 76-78-GMC and register
> it in Los Angeles/San Francisco if necessary. A well maintained properly
> tuned 455 or 403 has no problem passing the smog test in California. Check
> with Jim K. or Miguel Mendez they deal with this every day.
>
> I had 3 GMCs before moving to Pumas County never had a problem passing
> smog checks in San Diego, San Bernardino, or Orange county.
>
> I'm now down to one GMC- An unmoleste,d low mileage, Late 1976
> Eleganza-Not ready to sell yet but may be in the near future. If you don't
> find a smog
> exempt coach let me know and I can send info and pictures or you can see
> it in person when I visit the Bay Area.
>
>
> --
> Gene Barrow
> Lake Almanor, Ca.
> 1976 Palm Beach
>
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Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
jimk
http://www.appliedgmc.com
1-800-752-7502
 
It's not the smog test that bothers me, it's being able to fit FI at some
point and still be good. I expect to own this coach a long time and put
many miles on it.

> I feel lot of people get overly concerned with smog testing.
> Should your engine be in average mechanical condition and carb and ignition
> in good condition, it will pass the test.
> Lot of owners have me handle the smog for them, and I get it passed with
> minimal work, unless it a
> is a bad engine.
>

>
> > Ronald,
> > No need to go out of state to avoid smog requirement. Several counties in
> > Cal(mostly high desert or mountainous, low population counties) don't
> > require smog inspections except when transferring ownership. All of my
> > vehicles 93 &04 Jeeps 89 Chevy Suburban, 74 Porsche 914, 2 1976 Gmc
> > motorhomes,
> > my niece's mid 80's jeep are all registered in Plumas county(location of
> > vavation cabin)-no smog check required. Primary residence and permanent
> > mailing address is in Tehama county- smog required.
> > DMV makes a distinction between "garaged address" and "mailing address"
> > just like insurance companies.
> > Lassen and Modoc counties have no smog requirements. There are others.
> >
> > Having said all that; I wouldn't hesitate to buy a 76-78-GMC and register
> > it in Los Angeles/San Francisco if necessary. A well maintained properly
> > tuned 455 or 403 has no problem passing the smog test in California.
> Check
> > with Jim K. or Miguel Mendez they deal with this every day.
> >
> > I had 3 GMCs before moving to Pumas County never had a problem passing
> > smog checks in San Diego, San Bernardino, or Orange county.
> >
> > I'm now down to one GMC- An unmoleste,d low mileage, Late 1976
> > Eleganza-Not ready to sell yet but may be in the near future. If you
> don't
> > find a smog
> > exempt coach let me know and I can send info and pictures or you can see
> > it in person when I visit the Bay Area.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Gene Barrow
> > Lake Almanor, Ca.
> > 1976 Palm Beach
> >
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Miguel Mendez is in SoCal and has said, on facebook, he has no problem smogging FI engines. But, call and talk directly with JimK about it. (Applied
GMC) He is in the Bay area.

> It's not the smog test that bothers me, it's being able to fit FI at some
> point and still be good. I expect to own this coach a long time and put
> many miles on it.
>

>
> > I feel lot of people get overly concerned with smog testing.
> > Should your engine be in average mechanical condition and carb and ignition
> > in good condition, it will pass the test.
> > Lot of owners have me handle the smog for them, and I get it passed with
> > minimal work, unless it a
> > is a bad engine.
> >

> >
> >> Ronald,
> >> No need to go out of state to avoid smog requirement. Several counties in
> >> Cal(mostly high desert or mountainous, low population counties) don't
> >> require smog inspections except when transferring ownership. All of my
> >> vehicles 93 &04 Jeeps 89 Chevy Suburban, 74 Porsche 914, 2 1976 Gmc
> >> motorhomes,
> >> my niece's mid 80's jeep are all registered in Plumas county(location of
> >> vavation cabin)-no smog check required. Primary residence and permanent
> >> mailing address is in Tehama county- smog required.
> >> DMV makes a distinction between "garaged address" and "mailing address"
> >> just like insurance companies.
> >> Lassen and Modoc counties have no smog requirements. There are others.
> >>
> >> Having said all that; I wouldn't hesitate to buy a 76-78-GMC and register
> >> it in Los Angeles/San Francisco if necessary. A well maintained properly
> >> tuned 455 or 403 has no problem passing the smog test in California.
> > Check
> >> with Jim K. or Miguel Mendez they deal with this every day.
> >>
> >> I had 3 GMCs before moving to Pumas County never had a problem passing
> >> smog checks in San Diego, San Bernardino, or Orange county.
> >>
> >> I'm now down to one GMC- An unmoleste,d low mileage, Late 1976
> >> Eleganza-Not ready to sell yet but may be in the near future. If you
> > don't
> >> find a smog
> >> exempt coach let me know and I can send info and pictures or you can see
> >> it in person when I visit the Bay Area.
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Gene Barrow
> >> Lake Almanor, Ca.
> >> 1976 Palm Beach
> >>
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> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Jim Kanomata
> > Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
> > jimk
> > http://www.appliedgmc.com
> > 1-800-752-7502
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