The Future of the GMC Motorhome
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- This week, the AYL crew is down in sunny Orlando, Florida where a small team of dedicated and knowledgeable individuals are working to preserve the one-of-a-kind GMC Motorhome. Only produced between 1973 and ‘78, the GMC Motorhome is an incredible feat of engineering which needs to be updated for the new generation who are discovering just how gorgeous and capable these aerospace-engineered machines really are. Jim Bounds and Jason Stryker at the GMC Co-op are committed to not only restoring coaches, but also bringing them into the next century with new drivetrains and features which will secure the future for these special RVs unlike any other.
This brings so many fond memories. We didn't own one but our neighbors did. What I really like is how pragmatic and well-built these are. Why spend $1MM on a new poorly built RV when you can get one of these, fix it up, and spend a fraction.
I remember going on a test drive in one of these coaches with my dad and mother back in 1973. My dad wanted one so badly but they were so expensive, about $18,000 back then. He and my mom were just starting out and I was a little kid. It was so fantastic. Even as a child, I recognized how special it was.
Two of my coaches are in this video……that is so exciting. I’ve never left a comment on UA-cam but this time I was compelled. The one that Jim is standing in front of I ended up acquiring when the shop was closing down and the blue one with the white stripe that gets featured a few times is also, one of the blessed possessions that I get to call mine. It’s really just stewardship at the end of the day. Carrying this forward is a definite passion and deserves all of the gumption and forward thought that we can muster. Long live the GMC motorhome!!!
We are honored to be one of the first to enjoy your comments. Thank you! We definitely feel you, Long live the GMC motorhome!!
So, the gmc coop shop closed down? No longer in business?
This is my dream RV. I have wanted one for decades.
same here!
I am an Australian & l ❤ these old Coaches. 26 ft isn't 2 long. There not massively wide & definitely not tall like a Bus Coach . A very Sensible Size . Gr8 2 see 👀 U building new Chassis, Drive Line & Engine. The really require a very very tight Lobe Centre Line Camshaft like 108 or 106 for Torque & better economy 😅
I love that there's a passionate community behind these things. They're gorgeous, spacious and far ahead of their time
That said, just seeing these specialized businesses pop up tells me there's no way I could own one of these and not perpetually drain my bank account in the process lol
We couldn't agree more, we couldn't be more grateful for their efforts and team work
Awesome video. I hated to see it end.
Loving the style , never seen one in person
Wow! More Jim Bounds! Excellent!
oh yeah 😉
Awesome video! Like most people, I've heard of the GMC Motorhome. I've seen a few over the years. Given their overall dimensions of 26' in length, I would think they'd be easier to drive than most motorhomes offered today.
If I bought a GMC Motorhome, I'd keep what I can as original as possible, but I'd also upgrade a few things. Among the upgrades I'd have done would be either a Detroit 6.5 litre Turbo Diesel engine, or if possible a Duramax 6.6 litre Diesel engine. 🙂
You understand these are front wheel drive and must remain that way. There is no driveshaft to the rear and no room or space to accommodate one
We call ours "the Imperial Shuttle"
Epic
Back to the future
What if a gmc Motorhome would look like as a Time Machine?
See movie STRIPES. WITH BILL MURRAY...WE HAVE ONE HEAVILY ARMED RECREATIONAL. VEHICLE
I own 2 of them and love them. I live full time in mine with my wife
that is awesome!
What a great video! Thank you.
Thank you!
So cool
Ben10
If I decide to purchase a 1978 GMC motorhome just like this one I would put a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 3800 Mopar series Pontiac engine in it and install a 55 inch tv in the back of the bedroom with an Atari 2600 flashback gaming console and an aluminum alloy frame with updated racing brakes tuned for higher loading capacity for its weight distribution and a custom exhaust system with cherry bomb exhaust sounds cool I really love older rvs
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Except No… theyrfront wheel drive
I want one!
There’s a guy in Empire Nevada who has a dozen of these rigs sitting in the desert east across Hwy 447 from the town and gypsum wall board factory. You can see the rigs on Google Earth.
Why USSR doesn't make the counterpart rivals of it?
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
What if Donatello build a battle vehicle out of gmc Motorhome or prevost motor coaches or the peacemaker bus or freightliner mt45?
Donatello's GMC motorhome would definitely take flight 🛸
Aww they shutdown with parts auction. Last month in. Fla
Too sad
ben 10
That's why I'm here haha
Ben 10 rust bucket
Unfortunately, Jim is out of business! Just bankrupt a month ago... So sad!
The GMC CO-OP is out of business and was liquidating assets at the time this story aired in April. However, the Motorhome Rehab Ranch is not out of business as Jim is still rich with his knowledge of Motorhome Restoration.
Would you convert them diesel hybrid 6x6
There’s a guy in Empire Nevada who has a dozen of these rigs sitting in the desert east across Hwy 447 from the town and gypsum wall board factory. You can see the rigs on Google Earth.