First time buyer

[pam]

Is that a 23' or 26' model????

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> From: YOOGEEBEAR
> To: gmcmotorhome
> Subject: Re: GMC: First time buyer
> Date: Thursday, November 06, 1997 12:03 PM
>
> I have a few points; but first look at mine;
> 1975 Glenbrook,
> 30,000 original miles: excelent running order!
> interior carpet, uphaulstery, captains chairs, blinds and full size bed
> upgrade/new
> Microwave, coffee maker, fiber glass spare tire cover, instrument
gauges,etc.
> NEW!
> Many of the little fixes mentioned in the last two years of the GMC
MOTORHOME
> MARKETPLACE MAGAZINE have been completed.
> vin. no. TXE165V100968
> Am willing to work out additional changes if required and delivery at
cost.
> (not a dealer just need to sell)
> lite blue&gray Berber carpet and great upaulstery, Mohogoney style
cabinets.
> color; factory yellow...
> $18,000
> what do you say?
>
> jim

 

[john szalay]

>Is that a 23' or 26' model????
>
>> vin. no. TXE165V100968
>> ^
^
26 foot.

GMC Motorhome

VIN Decoding
Example TZE167V102359
T Manufactured by General Motors
Z 3 Axle Motorhome
E Gasoline Engine
Interior Code
"1" - GM Interior from 1975 to 1978
1 "0" - GM Interior from 1973 to 1974
"2" - Twin Bed Interior from 1976 to 1977
"3" - Transmode(sold without interior or
windows)
Model
6 "6" - Model 260(26 feet long)
"3" - Model 230(23 feet long)
7 Model Year(1977)

V Manufacturing Plant Code
"V" - Pontiac, Michigan

1 First Digit of Production Series Number
All production started with "1"

0 Since total production was less than 13,000,
all GMC Motorhomes had a zero in this position
2359 Production sequence number

 

[john nepper jr.]

>
> Looking for some honest thoughts about Purchasing a 1976 GMC Eleganza.
> depending upon the feed back I hope to make a purchase by Nov 15
> Is there any specfic areas I should look at or know problems
> Thanks for any help
> Later Ron Flynn

I just bought a 1976 Palm Beach $17,000

It needed a new fresh water tank and a rebuild of the air suspension.
Everything else is just 21 years old. Have the seller demonstrate the
water system including the water heater, furnace, A/C, Toilet,
generator, and engine. Anything that does not work right can be used as
bargaining chips on price. By the way, what is the price you're
starting at?

John

 

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Ron

I am in no way a pro here I just bought my 76 Glenbrook about a month
ago. Tires are an issue the stock 16.5 rims and tires are a thing of the past
from what my tire dealer has told me. I am putting on the Alcoa 16 inch
rims. Be sure to check the distrubitor. Mine was very worn out. Check
out air system. Mine was in sad shape. Dont buy anything for it untill
you get your first copy of GMC Marketplace. I bought an air tank from
Cinnabar only to find I could have bought a stainlesteel one cheaper.

Its all about love. I presently have a much newer motorhome But I bought
this one because I have always been in love with them. Is it the best idea?
I dont know or care this is about love. Will it be the best one on the road
when I am done? Yes to the best of my abilities and resources. Will I give
up on it? NO! Will everyone approve of what I do to it? NO! This is my
dream I will build it to meet my needs when I retire in 2 years. Its not
not about weekness I can show you plenty of problems with new ones.
I belong to a camping club and believe me the people with newer
Motorhomes complain a lot more than thoes who have older ones.
When I mention this to our oldest member (92 year old woman who
drives a 79 Southwind) she told me that the people with new Motorhomes
have not learned to dance with their new partner. I will leave it at that.

Take Care
Arch

 

[john szalay]

>Ron
>
> Tires are an issue the stock 16.5 rims and tires are a thing of the past
>from what my tire dealer has told me.

Thats interesting, cause I just bought 3 16.5 Mich XPS for our 73.
I guess next time I go with the 16 rims and tires...

> Will everyone approve of what I do to it? NO!

Hey Its your rig, what you do with it, is your business

I,m still working on ours, had it 9 years and still working on it ,
even as we use it.

John & Brenda Szalay
Louisville Ky

 

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John

2 weeks ago Mich and Goodyear announced that they would cease
production of 16.5 tires at the end of 97.

Take Care
Arch

 

[john szalay]

>John
>
>2 weeks ago Mich and Goodyear announced that they would cease
>production of 16.5 tires at the end of 97.
>
>Take Care
>Arch
>
Oh well, I guess the next time I have to buy tires, I,ll have to
resort to new wheels and tires too. wonder who else produces 16.5's
there are several tire warehouse centers near here, have to see what
thier plans are.

 

[gus anthony]

>I have a few points; but first look at mine;
>1975 Glenbrook,
>30,000 original miles: excelent running order!
>interior carpet, uphaulstery, captains chairs, blinds and full size bed
>upgrade/new
>Microwave, coffee maker, fiber glass spare tire cover, instrument gauges,etc.
>NEW!
>Many of the little fixes mentioned in the last two years of the GMC MOTORHOME
>MARKETPLACE MAGAZINE have been completed.
>vin. no. TXE165V100968
>Am willing to work out additional changes if required and delivery at cost.
>(not a dealer just need to sell)
>lite blue&gray Berber carpet and great upaulstery, Mohogoney style cabinets.
>color; factory yellow...
>$18,000
> what do you say?
>
>jim

Pls forward your location, picture and lowest price.

Thank you,

Gus Anthony

C. A. Anthony
1539 Teal Drive
Ocean City, MD 21842
(410) 289-5260 Voice
(410) 289-2500 Fax

 

[patrick flowers]

>

> >
> >2 weeks ago Mich and Goodyear announced that they would cease
> >production of 16.5 tires at the end of 97.
> >
> Oh well, I guess the next time I have to buy tires, I,ll have to
> resort to new wheels and tires too. wonder who else produces 16.5's
> there are several tire warehouse centers near here, have to see what
> thier plans are.

John,

We've had pretty good luck with Generals, but they are "D" load range.
AFAIK, Michelin and Goodyear where the only companies making "E" load
range 16.5's.

I think I see Alcoa in my future too.
Patrick
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Mailtoatri63

The GMC Motorhome Page
http://www.gmcmotorhome.com

 

[yoogeebear]

Albuquerque, New Mexico
$18,000...I continue to upgrade...detail...insulation etc....
The picture is a Windows paintbrush file; .bmp. ...won't send
New Mexico...dry, very little corrosion..

let me know what you think
Jim Biava
701 Manzano NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110

505-265-7342
505-265-0722 fax