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[dan jacquot]

I am new to the group but always been a GMC enthusiast with hopes of
ownership someday. Now I am actively searching for a coach and need
information which I have not been able to find at one of the GMC web sites.
I thought I had gotten on the list last week and posted a question about
factory changes during the 6 year production of the GMC and also the
difference between models. I have been able to look at a couple of palm
beeches and both had overhead louvered doors on the cabinents. I've seen
pictures with a different style of cabinent on other models and wondered
what differences were caracteristic of each. If anyone has this information
or knows of a web site that it is available please let me know. I apologize
to anyone who may have answered this question when first posted because of
complications with the mail list I did not recieve it. Also if any of you
know of a GMC coach available at the entry level and is fully fuctionable
without having to have all components rebuilt please email me. I am located
in north Wyoming.

Daniel Jacquot
307 672-7236

 

[gene]

Have you looked here through all of the original brochures ?? there is not
much detail, but it is the only reference I know of.

http://www.california.com/~eagle/list.html

gene

>I am new to the group but always been a GMC enthusiast with hopes of
>ownership someday. Now I am actively searching for a coach and need
>information which I have not been able to find at one of the GMC web sites.
>I thought I had gotten on the list last week and posted a question about
>factory changes during the 6 year production of the GMC and also the
>difference between models. I have been able to look at a couple of palm
>beeches and both had overhead louvered doors on the cabinents. I've seen
>pictures with a different style of cabinent on other models and wondered
>what differences were caracteristic of each. If anyone has this information
>or knows of a web site that it is available please let me know. I apologize
>to anyone who may have answered this question when first posted because of
>complications with the mail list I did not recieve it. Also if any of you
>know of a GMC coach available at the entry level and is fully fuctionable
>without having to have all components rebuilt please email me. I am located
>in north Wyoming.
>
>Daniel Jacquot
>307 672-7236
>
>
Genef -- 77PB/ore/ca
GMC MOTORHOME INFORMATION
mr.erf
http://www.california.com/~eagle/

 

[dave mumert]

Hi Dan

I am a novice at all this GMC stuff. I bought my GMC in December and have never been to a rally
(yet), but I will give you of my opinions.

My first choice for a coach would be a 1977 before s/n TZE 167V101284. That is the last coach to
use the 455 engine.
Second choice would be a later 77 or 78.
Third would be a 75-76.
Forth would be a 73-74.

The later models have some refinements, the 77-78 models have a cleaner dash with the air-ride
controls on the left armrest. Later use an electronic air-ride system.

As far as I can tell the different models are mainly cosmetic changes. i.e. color, upholstery,
carpet, and cabinet finish.

I would not let the year or model be a major decision point.

The most important thing to do is look as many as you can find and take along the check list at
http://www.california.com/~eagle/buyer.htm and check each one against the list. You will find many
things using the list that are easy to overlook without the list. It also gives the seller the
impression you know what you are doing. The checklist can help bring the price into line if they
are asking too much.

Expensive things to avoid:
rusted frame ($$$$$),
worn out rear bogie shafts and bearings ($$),
worn out front end ($$),
worn out engine ($$$$$),
worn out transmission ($$$$).

Things to expect:
drooping headliner,
discolored and perhaps cracked plastic endcaps,
faded paint,.
out of round steel wheels with old tires mounted on them,
ugly upholstery, carpet, and drapes.

Good Luck in your search

Dave Mumert
dave
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Jacquot"
To:
Sent: May 17, 2000 3:18 PM
Subject: GMC: information

> I am new to the group but always been a GMC enthusiast with hopes of
> ownership someday. Now I am actively searching for a coach and need
> information which I have not been able to find at one of the GMC web sites.
> I thought I had gotten on the list last week and posted a question about
> factory changes during the 6 year production of the GMC and also the
> difference between models. I have been able to look at a couple of palm
> beeches and both had overhead louvered doors on the cabinents. I've seen
> pictures with a different style of cabinent on other models and wondered
> what differences were caracteristic of each. If anyone has this information
> or knows of a web site that it is available please let me know. I apologize
> to anyone who may have answered this question when first posted because of
> complications with the mail list I did not recieve it. Also if any of you
> know of a GMC coach available at the entry level and is fully fuctionable
> without having to have all components rebuilt please email me. I am located
> in north Wyoming.
>
> Daniel Jacquot
> 307 672-7236
>

 

[dave mumert]

Hi Dan

I am a novice at all this GMC stuff. I bought my GMC in December and have never been to a rally
(yet), but I will give you of my opinions.

My first choice for a coach would be a 1977 before s/n TZE 167V101284. That is the last coach to
use the 455 engine.
Second choice would be a later 77 or 78.
Third would be a 75-76.
Forth would be a 73-74.

The later models have some refinements, the 77-78 models have a cleaner dash with the air-ride
controls on the left armrest. Later use an electronic air-ride system.

As far as I can tell the different models are mainly cosmetic changes. i.e. color, upholstery,
carpet, and cabinet finish.

I would not let the year or model be a major decision point.

The most important thing to do is look as many as you can find and take along the check list at
http://www.california.com/~eagle/buyer.htm and check each one against the list. You will find many
things using the list that are easy to overlook without the list. It also gives the seller the
impression you know what you are doing. The checklist can help bring the price into line if they
are asking too much.

Expensive things to avoid:
rusted frame ($$$$$),
worn out rear bogie shafts and bearings ($$),
worn out front end ($$),
worn out engine ($$$$$),
worn out transmission ($$$$).

Things to expect:
drooping headliner,
discolored and perhaps cracked plastic endcaps,
faded paint,.
out of round steel wheels with old tires mounted on them,
ugly upholstery, carpet, and drapes.

Good Luck in your search

Dave Mumert
dave
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Jacquot"
To:
Sent: May 17, 2000 3:18 PM
Subject: GMC: information

> I am new to the group but always been a GMC enthusiast with hopes of
> ownership someday. Now I am actively searching for a coach and need
> information which I have not been able to find at one of the GMC web sites.
> I thought I had gotten on the list last week and posted a question about
> factory changes during the 6 year production of the GMC and also the
> difference between models. I have been able to look at a couple of palm
> beeches and both had overhead louvered doors on the cabinents. I've seen
> pictures with a different style of cabinent on other models and wondered
> what differences were caracteristic of each. If anyone has this information
> or knows of a web site that it is available please let me know. I apologize
> to anyone who may have answered this question when first posted because of
> complications with the mail list I did not recieve it. Also if any of you
> know of a GMC coach available at the entry level and is fully fuctionable
> without having to have all components rebuilt please email me. I am located
> in north Wyoming.
>
> Daniel Jacquot
> 307 672-7236

 

[john wright]

Dan,
Have you tried this sites: http://www.california.com/~eagle/
or: http://www.gmcmi.com/
or: http://www.gmcws.org/

>
> I am new to the group but always been a GMC enthusiast with hopes of
> ownership someday. Now I am actively searching for a coach and need
> information which I have not been able to find at one of the GMC web sites.
> I thought I had gotten on the list last week and posted a question about
> factory changes during the 6 year production of the GMC and also the
> difference between models. I have been able to look at a couple of palm
> beeches and both had overhead louvered doors on the cabinents. I've seen
> pictures with a different style of cabinent on other models and wondered
> what differences were caracteristic of each. If anyone has this information
> or knows of a web site that it is available please let me know. I apologize
> to anyone who may have answered this question when first posted because of
> complications with the mail list I did not recieve it. Also if any of you
> know of a GMC coach available at the entry level and is fully fuctionable
> without having to have all components rebuilt please email me. I am located
> in north Wyoming.
>
> Daniel Jacquot
> 307 672-7236

- --
J.R. Wright
GMC GreatLakers
77 Eleganza II
Michigan

 

[dan jacquot]

John

I have looked at these sites for hours and still have questions. Dave in
the post before this gave me some insight such as get the latest model
before the engine change. Also about the airide control changes. Since
being a 1st timer I would like to start with the best that I can afford and
like to go into it with my eyes open.
Thanks
Dan
- -----Original Message-----
From: John R. Wright
To: gmcmotorhome
Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2000 4:03 PM
Subject: Re: GMC: information

>Dan,
>Have you tried this sites: http://www.california.com/~eagle/
>or: http://www.gmcmi.com/
>or: http://www.gmcws.org/
>

>>
>> I am new to the group but always been a GMC enthusiast with hopes of
>> ownership someday. Now I am actively searching for a coach and need
>> information which I have not been able to find at one of the GMC web
sites.
>> I thought I had gotten on the list last week and posted a question about
>> factory changes during the 6 year production of the GMC and also the
>> difference between models. I have been able to look at a couple of palm
>> beeches and both had overhead louvered doors on the cabinents. I've seen
>> pictures with a different style of cabinent on other models and wondered
>> what differences were caracteristic of each. If anyone has this
information
>> or knows of a web site that it is available please let me know. I
apologize
>> to anyone who may have answered this question when first posted because
of
>> complications with the mail list I did not recieve it. Also if any of
you
>> know of a GMC coach available at the entry level and is fully fuctionable
>> without having to have all components rebuilt please email me. I am
located
>> in north Wyoming.
>>
>> Daniel Jacquot
>> 307 672-7236
>
>--
>J.R. Wright
>GMC GreatLakers
>77 Eleganza II
>Michigan

 

[dan jacquot]

Many Thanks Dave
This is the kind of thing I'm trying to learn. I checked a 75 palm beech
out with the buyers guide on Monday and about 1/2 way through the list
decided the coach would be a great parts coach??
Dan
- -----Original Message-----
From: Dave Mumert
To: gmcmotorhome
Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2000 3:57 PM
Subject: Re: GMC: information

>Hi Dan
>
>I am a novice at all this GMC stuff. I bought my GMC in December and have
never been to a rally
>(yet), but I will give you of my opinions.
>
>My first choice for a coach would be a 1977 before s/n TZE 167V101284.
That is the last coach to
>use the 455 engine.
>Second choice would be a later 77 or 78.
>Third would be a 75-76.
>Forth would be a 73-74.
>
>The later models have some refinements, the 77-78 models have a cleaner
dash with the air-ride
>controls on the left armrest. Later use an electronic air-ride system.
>
>As far as I can tell the different models are mainly cosmetic changes.
i.e. color, upholstery,
>carpet, and cabinet finish.
>
>I would not let the year or model be a major decision point.
>
>The most important thing to do is look as many as you can find and take
along the check list at
>http://www.california.com/~eagle/buyer.htm and check each one against the
list. You will find many
>things using the list that are easy to overlook without the list. It also
gives the seller the
>impression you know what you are doing. The checklist can help bring the
price into line if they
>are asking too much.
>
>Expensive things to avoid:
>rusted frame ($$$$$),
>worn out rear bogie shafts and bearings ($$),
>worn out front end ($$),
>worn out engine ($$$$$),
>worn out transmission ($$$$).
>
>Things to expect:
>drooping headliner,
>discolored and perhaps cracked plastic endcaps,
>faded paint,.
>out of round steel wheels with old tires mounted on them,
>ugly upholstery, carpet, and drapes.
>
>Good Luck in your search
>
>Dave Mumert
>dave
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Dan Jacquot"
>To:
>Sent: May 17, 2000 3:18 PM
>Subject: GMC: information
>
>
>> I am new to the group but always been a GMC enthusiast with hopes of
>> ownership someday. Now I am actively searching for a coach and need
>> information which I have not been able to find at one of the GMC web
sites.
>> I thought I had gotten on the list last week and posted a question about
>> factory changes during the 6 year production of the GMC and also the
>> difference between models. I have been able to look at a couple of palm
>> beeches and both had overhead louvered doors on the cabinents. I've seen
>> pictures with a different style of cabinent on other models and wondered
>> what differences were caracteristic of each. If anyone has this
information
>> or knows of a web site that it is available please let me know. I
apologize
>> to anyone who may have answered this question when first posted because
of
>> complications with the mail list I did not recieve it. Also if any of
you
>> know of a GMC coach available at the entry level and is fully fuctionable
>> without having to have all components rebuilt please email me. I am
located
>> in north Wyoming.
>>
>> Daniel Jacquot
>> 307 672-7236
>>
>

 

[bob mclaughlin]

Dan,
I'd like to echo Dave's advice to you. He hit it perfect. I've owned a '77
with a 455 for 14 years now and he puts the information very succinctly.
Bob McLaughlin

 

[dave mumert]

Hi Arch
You and your coach are an inspiration! It looks very good. Maybe I should get out some polish and
a buffer and clean up mine.

Did you replace the stripe? Mine is faded to the same color as vomit, at least I assume it is that
color by age and not by design. ;-)

The new Alcoas sure look good.

My GMC doesn't steer real bad it just has a serious disinterest in going straight. It is good to
hear there is hope for it.

Dave Mumert
dave

- ----- Original Message -----
From:
To:
Sent: May 17, 2000 7:16 PM
Subject: Re: GMC: information

> In a message dated 05/17/2000 4:57:43 PM Central Daylight Time,

>
> > Things to expect:
> > drooping headliner,
> > discolored and perhaps cracked plastic endcaps,
> > faded paint,.
> > out of round steel wheels with old tires mounted on them,
> > ugly upholstery, carpet, and drapes.
> >
> AWH HECK
>
> If you are going to accept all of that buy one from a junk yard.
>
> Take Care
> Arch
>

 

[peter brandt]

Dan,

Here's another site for you to check out:
http://gmcmotorhome.homepage.com/gmcsearch/index.html

I bought a 77 with a 455 last fall, so I'm a "GMC rookie"
myself.
Good luck with your search!

Peter
77 Eleganza II
Colorado

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Jacquot"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2000 3:18 PM
Subject: GMC: information

> I am new to the group but always been a GMC enthusiast with hopes of
> ownership someday. Now I am actively searching for a coach and need
> information which I have not been able to find at one of the GMC web
sites.
> I thought I had gotten on the list last week and posted a question about
> factory changes during the 6 year production of the GMC and also the
> difference between models. I have been able to look at a couple of palm
> beeches and both had overhead louvered doors on the cabinents. I've seen
> pictures with a different style of cabinent on other models and wondered
> what differences were caracteristic of each. If anyone has this
information
> or knows of a web site that it is available please let me know. I
apologize
> to anyone who may have answered this question when first posted because of
> complications with the mail list I did not recieve it. Also if any of you
> know of a GMC coach available at the entry level and is fully fuctionable
> without having to have all components rebuilt please email me. I am
located
> in north Wyoming.
>
> Daniel Jacquot
> 307 672-7236
>
>