1977 GMC Motorhome 23’ RESTORED
Birchhaven Class A
$27,500 (OVER $40,000 invested)
Pics (100+) and specs at http://1977gmcmotorhomerestored.shutterfly.com/
Contact Dayton Taylor
949-689-3964
Email to DaytonTaylor@VintageTrailerCrazy.com
More info at http://vintagetrailercrazy.com/_wsn/page8.html
GMC Historical info at http://squob.com/motorhomes/gmc-the-hot-wheels-rv/
"Frequently asked questions about GMC's" see http://www.gmcmotorhomes.com/faq.html
Remember “The Urban Assault Vehicle” from the 1970’s cult movie,
“Stripes” with Bill Murray? Well, this is it!
Historical info:
It’s the Blue Angels and The A-Team rolled into one, a low and sleek sports coach that stunned the RV industry when it launched in late 1972. Today, exactly thirty-two years after production stopped, the GMC Motorhome is becoming a cult icon.
The GMC is the muscle car of the RV world. It holds the land speed record for motorhomes, clocking 106mph at Bonneville last year. It’s been immortalized several times as a Hot Wheels toy.
It’s even had a movie career, starring in the 1981 Bill Murray comedy Stripes. But for those of you who grew up in the 70s, the GMC will always be known as Captain America’s van.
That’s pretty remarkable for an RV that only had a six-year production run. But there are many, many remarkable things about the GMC. For starters, it was the first RV created and built by an automaker—and to this day, no other automaker has taken that risk.
My GMC 23’ info:
Because my below GMC is the last of the 23’, big engine GMC’s it is VERY easy and peppy to drive. It literally floats on its air bags and is SUPER smooth. It handles like a van and can navigate even the tightest suburban cul-de-sacs!! Unlike a 26’ GMC or other motorhomes you are NOT land locked looking desperately for an “out”!!! I know, as I also own a 40’ diesel pusher. Driving my pusher I am constantly looking for a way out BEFORE I even attempt to drive down a road or enter a shopping center! But not with my Hot Rod GMCJ Piece of cake!!!
We even load up a dozen friends and view the winners of the local Christmas Light Home contest every year without fear of getting stuck (land locked) in a typical, suburban, tract house neighborhood. Try that in any other Motorhome!
This “blast from the past” is rattle free and turns heads everywhere!
Exterior Restoration:
· New VERY Custom “Flamed” paint ($14,500)
o Car Show Quality
o 1999 Jaguar Champagne base
o 1989 Mustang Orange flames
o Gold Pearl on Orange base flames
o Black Pearl on Black base flames
o Clear Coated / Color sanded / Buffed
o Flames drop shadowed to create depth
o Flames Pinstriped in blue
· 7 New Alcoa aluminum rims ($2,500)
· 7 Newer tires ($1,450)
· New custom painted roof storage pod
· New custom painted, matching Vintage 150cc Scooter (less than 100 miles)
Interior Restoration:
· New upholstery ($3,500)
· New carpet ($500)
· New bathroom wall treatment in vintage copper tin ($1,500)
· New toilet ($300)
· New faucet ($100)
· Original Built in Party Blender behind kitchen sink
· Perfect condition working stove / oven / sink
· Original perfect cabinetry
· Sleeping for 5 adults
o Booth makes into Double Bed
o Couch makes into Double Bed and Single Bunk above
Mechanical Restoration:
· Only 82,000 original miles on frame
o That’s less than 2500 miles / year
o But just enough mileage to keep everything working
· Front Wheel Drive
· Power Steering, Power Brakes, A/C, Auto Transmission
· Rebuilt 455 Big Block Oldsmobile Engine…only 4500 miles ($3,200)
o No leaks and perfect compression
o 10 miles / gallon
§ On a 10,000 pound vehicle…(the weight of 3 midsized cars)
§ Unbelievable mileage!!
§ Most gas powered motorhomes of this size get only 3 – 5 miles / gallon
o Already “Broken in” and ready to go
· Rebuilt and regeared Olds Tornado Front Wheel Drive ($2,500)
o Vastly improves gas mileage
· New FloMaster dual exhaust ($1,200)
· Rebuilt 2 Barrel carburetor
· New Doug Thorley headers ($650)
o Cools the engine considerably while providing more power with better gas mileage
· New A/C compressor and Dash Control Unit ($1,500)
· New “Push Button On” Propane Hot Water Heater ($600)
o Water stays hot while traveling WITHOUT being turned on
· New Dometic Propane / 110v Fridge ($750)
· New in dash DVD / TV / Back up Camera
o New 3 LCD TV’s ($750)
· New Speakers / Monster Sub Woofer / Amplifier ($850)
· New rooftop, crank up Satellite Dish ($425)
· New 4k Onan generator computer mother board ($400)
o Only 584 original hours on generator (barely broken in)
o 4k Onan Generator motor is perfect with NO leaks
· New Shur Flo high output water pump ($125)
· New Firestone Air Suspension Bags ($1,500)
· New Air Suspension Pump and lines ($700)
· Holding Tanks
o Fresh, Gray, Black
· TOTALLY self contained
Documentation:
· All manuals in 3 Ring Binders
o Owner AND Repair
o Sure helps save dollars spent on “repair shop research” when it comes time for repairs
· Thousands of dollars in receipts
· GMC Motorhome clubs everywhere to stay current
o Yes, this is a “collector” Motorhome
o And we know what that does to value …… keeps it very strong
· All parts are READILY available as this coach was totally built and designed as a Motorhome, ground up using GM parts, by General Motors, not an off brand company using inferior parts.SOLD
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