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I recall there used to be a few of these around, but never see them anymore.  If I'm remembering this right, didn't they have a Toronado drivetrain?

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/yarmouth/plast-from-the-past/1699841414

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77 GMC front wheel drive... frame is in amazing condition... interior has been scavenged but would make an excellent and solid beginning as a restoration... it is complete except for the engine but I do have another complete unit for spare parts that goes with... the air bags on the rear suspension have had air in them for about 2 years and have not last a bit...I was going to put a diesel and fix it but just do not have the time... $2500

 



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1977-78 models would've run an Oldsmobile 403, where 1973-76 ran 455 power. Scavenged interior is an opportunity to redo it with modern stuff and get rid of 1970s shag & appliances.

Did they ever do a Pace Car version?

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I've been in love with these GMC motorhomes since first seeing them in the early 70's. I watch my share of YouTube videos on them, and they say to get them usable and rolling down the road is $30K US minimum. That's not all prettied up, but usable.
This unit will not be for the faint of heart, but for someone familiar with them it might be a good project. Or maybe it'll just be used for parts.

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I have A 1976 23 footer that was redone in the 90s. Haven't used it in about 4 years. Needs a bit of TLC and not much else if any body is interested.



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66 Grande guy wrote:

I have A 1976 23 footer that was redone in the 90s. Haven't used it in about 4 years. Needs a bit of TLC and not much else if any body is interested.

 Hey Ken

Was your's redone in Richmond Hill, Ontario?

When I lived there in the 90s a fellow with last name Sheridan (can't remember first) had a shop restoring

GM motor homes. Had room for four in the shop with many parked outside.

Don't know whatever became of that deal...no



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Those GMC Motor Homes used an Oldsmobile Toronado complete drivetrain unit. The Eldorado shared the same unit but with Cadillac power.

Since it is all in the family and these were the Cadillac of motor homes, I never understood why they didn't run Eldorado 500 cid. V8s or the subsequent 425s. I remember seeing a new '76 GMC and it came with a 3-spoke 1976 Cadillac steering wheel with the round wood-grain feature and wreath in the centre.



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Mine was done by a company down in Florida if I remember correctly. They went through the drivetrain and replaced the old interior with leather and 1990s updates like a VCR, CD player, square headlights and Alcoa wheels. It was repainted in epoxy and branded as a GMC II. i believe they did about 30, most of which were 26 footers, Mine is a 23 footer which is a bit more maneuverable and still good for 4 people. I used it around Alberta for my very mobile Air Attack Job for about 4 seasons but had an engine fire that forced me to redo quite a bit of wiring.  It wasn't  its fault. I had parked it for the winter where leaves blew under the engine and they caught once i had warmed it up. Just about lost it!

Still now I just cant seem to want to do long distances with it as I  keep seeing that.  (PTSD?)

I can post pics if anybody wants.



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Engine fire? I have seen a few motorhomes burnt, and leaky propane fittings or hoses are often the culprit. I saw a neat old 1969-ish Argosy motorhome (looks sort of like a BIG bloated Dodge A100) in Pickering, soon after I saw the firetrucks extinguishing it in a grocery store parking lot near my house.

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I  know too well what caused this one.



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As a certified tire kicker, I'd love to see photos.

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Heres a quick one from a couple of years ago.  Right now it need a pressure wash real bad. The only thing not on it is the fairing between the wheels.

 

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Here's another one  biggrin

 

Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 1977 GMC 26 Motorhome at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #159,228.
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66 Grande guy wrote:

I have A 1976 23 footer that was redone in the 90s. Haven't used it in about 4 years. Needs a bit of TLC and not much else if any body is interested.

 Bill Murray or Harold Ramis might be interested.



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I'll check and see if the missile launchers still work. You may read about me in the news...



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I'll check and see if the missile launchers still work. You may read about me in the news...

 ha ha, glad you got the joke...wasn't sure if anyone would.



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back at ya!



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I was far far from home and could not snap pictures but this company has specialized in these RVs for years, the locals tell me.

About one-hour North East of Stratford, Ontario.

Borrmann's Garage | Bluevale, Ontario (borrmannsgarage.com)

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If you put the address into Google maps, satelite view, you will see that he has lots out back !

 



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Wow - this is nice - still out there biggrin

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-gmc-motorhome-6/?utm_source=dm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2024-09-26

Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 47-Years-Family-Owned 1973 GMC 26 MotorHome at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #165,065.
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bjburnout wrote:

Wow - this is nice - still out there biggrin

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-gmc-motorhome-6/?utm_source=dm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2024-09-26

Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 47-Years-Family-Owned 1973 GMC 26 MotorHome at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #165,065.
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 That is really nice!  They should temporarily rename the site for this auction... Bring A BIG Trailer!  :D



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Don't you love the parts bin approach?

Same taillights as GMC Van:

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Same Sport steering wheel as Olds:

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Current bid only US$8200. with 8 hours to go..........no



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CdnGMfan - no Pace Car edition, but Pontiac did a special one up back in the 80's, as part of the Trans Am Territory promotions.


Link to pic: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ba/44/33/ba4433a3e8c92a7bda2816f221933633.jpg

There is a big cult following for these motorhomes in general, but the focus seems to be more on restomods and custom paint,rather than restoration.

 



-- Edited by Bob F on Wednesday 2nd of October 2024 11:43:28 AM

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Current bid only US$8200. with 8 hours to go..........no

 SOLD US$19,500..........now that is a good deal......smile



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