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1977 GMC Motorhome 23' Restored

1977 GMC Motorhome 23’ RESTORED

Birchhaven Class A

$27,500 (OVER $40,000 invested)

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/

 

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:

 

 

Interior Restoration:

 

 

Mechanical Restoration:

 

 

Documentation:

 


Pictures

2009-03-26

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Front.JPG 2009-03-18
Front Driver Side.JPG
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Front Driver Side.JPG 2009-03-18
Rear Passenger Side.JPG
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Rear Passenger Side.JPG 2009-03-18
Rear 2a.JPG
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Rear 2a.JPG 2009-03-18
Rear Matching Scooter.JPG
Rear Matching Scooter.JPG
Rear Matching Scooter.JPG 2008-10-30
Rear 1.JPG
Rear 1.JPG
Rear 1.JPG 2009-03-18
Rear Camera Outside.JPG
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Rear Camera Outside.JPG 2009-03-18
Rear Gold Black Pearl Flames 1.JPG
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Rear Gold Black Pearl Flames 1.JPG 2009-03-18
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Black Pearl over Black Base 1.JPG
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Black Pearl over Black Base 2.JPG 2009-03-18
Window Logo.JPG
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Water Heater 1.JPG
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Roof Front to Rear.JPG
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Roof Cargo Pod 3.JPG
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Dash.JPG
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Dash Gauges Engine Running 1.JPG 2009-10-01
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Dash Gauges Engine Running 2.JPG 2009-10-01
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Dash Gauges Engine Running Cold and NOT overheating.JPG 2009-10-01
Dash Driver.JPG
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Dash Driver.JPG 2009-03-18
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Dash 2.JPG
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Seat Passenger 2.JPG
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Seat Driver 2.JPG
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Booth 1.JPG
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Booth Dining Table.JPG
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Booth Cocktail Table.JPG
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Booth Cocktail Table.JPG 2009-03-18
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Kitchen 1.JPG
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Kitchen 1.JPG 2009-03-18
Looking Rear to Front.JPG
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Looking Rear to Front.JPG 2009-03-18
Kitchen Sink 1.JPG
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Air Ride Pump Cabinet 1.JPG
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Air Ride Pump Cabinet 2.JPG 2009-03-18
Air Ride Pump.JPG
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Air Ride Pump.JPG 2009-03-18
Hot Wheels GMC.JPG
Hot Wheels GMC.JPG
Hot Wheels GMC.JPG 2009-03-18
Passenger Side Couch - Double Bed 1.JPG
Passenger Side Couch - Double Bed 1.JPG
Passenger Side Couch - Double Bed 1.JPG 2009-03-18
Let's Party.JPG
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Let's Party.JPG 2009-03-18
Passenger Side Couch - Double Bed 2.JPG
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Passenger Side Upper Cabinets.JPG
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Driver Side Upper Cabinets.JPG
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Kitchen Fridge 1.JPG
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Systems Control Panel 2.JPG
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Systems Control Panel 1.JPG 2009-03-18
Electrical Panels - Charger - Convertor Cabinet 1.JPG
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Electrical Panels - Charger - Convertor Cabinet 1.JPG 2009-03-18
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Electrical Panels - Charger - Convertor.JPG
Electrical Panels - Charger - Convertor.JPG
Electrical Panels - Charger - Convertor.JPG 2009-03-18
Furnace Thermostat.JPG
Furnace Thermostat.JPG
Furnace Thermostat.JPG 2009-03-18
Bathroom Privacy Door Closed.JPG
Bathroom Privacy Door Closed.JPG
Bathroom Privacy Door Closed.JPG 2009-03-18
Bathroom Privacy Door Open.JPG
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Bathroom Privacy Door Open.JPG 2009-03-18
Bathroom Mascot.JPG
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Bathroom Mascot.JPG 2009-03-18
Bathroom Medicine Cabinet 1.JPG
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Bathroom Medicine Cabinet 1.JPG 2009-03-18
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Bathroom Medicine Cabinet 2.JPG 2009-03-18
Bathroom Closet 1.JPG
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Bathroom Closet 1.JPG 2009-03-18
Bathroom Closet 2.JPG
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Bathroom Closet 2.JPG 2009-03-18
Bathroom Toilet - Sink.JPG
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Bathroom Toilet - Sink.JPG 2009-03-18
Bathroom Sink Water.JPG
Bathroom Sink Water.JPG
Bathroom Sink Water.JPG 2009-03-18
Bathroom Toilet Closed.JPG
Bathroom Toilet Closed.JPG
Bathroom Toilet Closed.JPG 2009-03-18
Bathroom Toilet Open.JPG
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Bathroom Toilet Open.JPG 2009-03-18
Bathroom Tub - Shower.JPG
Bathroom Tub - Shower.JPG
Bathroom Tub - Shower.JPG 2009-03-18
Bathroom Shower 2.JPG
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Bathroom Shower 1.JPG
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Bathroom Shower 1.JPG 2009-03-18
Bathroom Shower Water.JPG
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Bathroom Shower Water.JPG 2009-03-18
Bathroom Shower Copper Wall - Ceiling Light.JPG
Bathroom Shower Copper Wall - Ceiling Light.JPG
Bathroom Shower Copper Wall - Ceiling Light.JPG 2009-03-18
Ceiling Air Conditioner 1.JPG
Ceiling Air Conditioner 1.JPG
Ceiling Air Conditioner 1.JPG 2009-03-18
Ceiling Air Conditioner 2.JPG
Ceiling Air Conditioner 2.JPG
Ceiling Air Conditioner 2.JPG 2009-03-18
Ceiling AC Blowing.JPG
Ceiling AC Blowing.JPG
Ceiling AC Blowing.JPG 2009-10-01
Ceiling AC 42 degrees.JPG
Ceiling AC 42 degrees.JPG
Ceiling Air 42 degrees.JPG 2009-10-01
Ceiling Fantastic Fan.JPG
Ceiling Fantastic Fan.JPG
Ceiling Fantastic Fan.JPG 2009-03-18
Movie Poster.jpg
Movie Poster.jpg
Movie Poster.jpg 2009-03-19
Street Side of the Urban Assault Vehicle.jpg
Street Side of the Urban Assault Vehicle.jpg
Street Side of the Urban Assault Vehicle.jpg 2009-03-19
Blasting through the barricade.jpg
Blasting through the barricade.jpg
Blasting through the barricade.jpg 2009-03-19
Rockets 2.jpg
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Rockets 2.jpg 2009-03-19
Rockets 1.jpg
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Rockets 1.jpg 2009-03-19

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