GMC Motorhome walk through from the 70's to a Beach Cabana on wheels!
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- GMC Motorhome, Eleganza II, DIY, Restomod, Solar, Airhead Composting Toilet, Glamping, Fulltime Living, Tiny House Living, Home is where you park it, NOMAD, Boondocking
Nice job on the interior update and keeping a small patch of the original materials and colours is brilliant. A surf board mounted to the exterior side wouldn't look out of place.
Very nice work, and your originality shines thru. You get it when it comes to travel in REAL style. The enthusiasts envy you
Definitely a model worthy of such an upgrade! Great bones on that girl! You did a marvelous job! Happy travels!
Beautiful machine. The old GMC Motorhomes were the best looking RV I ever saw. Gorgeous machines.
The GMC is one of my favorite motorhome's 👍 You did a beautiful job on decorating 😁
Very nice. The TV elevator at the end ... sweet!
What did you use for your headliner?
Awesome job on fixing it up ! Those GMC motor homes where awesome! Definitely unique! 1978 was the last yr for them .
Looks beautiful really ,really nice ,hope you have some good vacations in it
Beautiful looking RV. This is my idea of what a motorhome should be.
exatly, but somehow those motorhomes have vanished, so sad
Great video. Nice restoration. Fun build I am sure. Some great ideas as I look for a GMC motorhome to buy and restore
Very nicely done.
This is one of the best thought out RVs ever built. You two did a fantastic job on it. Another guy on You tube replaced the big Olds engine with a Diesel out of a Hum Vee and expects to get around 20 MPG on the Highway. That would be nice. Defiantly big enough for 2 people. Especially if you get a nice awning and have it set up to spend a lot of time outside on the good days. I wish I was that lucky. God bless you on your journeys.
Went to Joseph Joseph and got the silverware tray in three minutes! For my 1976 GMC. And then I went to eBay to get a brand-new Glacier Bay 883 432 faucet. Lucid mattress next!
You’ve done a heack of a job remodeing that rv ! & making it your own ! It looks very cozy on the inside ! I’m impressed !
I find the GMC Motorhome way more attractive than anything offered today.
Even better than the Oscar Myer Wienner mobile?
@@michaelmelling9333 I've never driven an Oskar Meyer Wienermobile. So I'm afraid I wouldn't know.
@@michaelmelling9333 That thing is a TOTAL cop magnet. They just pull you over to LOOK at your weiner. Then, write you a warning - to cover their ass. (Dogs chase you, too - for who knows WHAT reason.)
Very classy and cool. Y'all will enjoy this. Be safe
This has to be one of the best conversions of one of the coolest vintage RV's I have ever seen .. beautiful!
Thank you.
Thanks for the walk through. Very nice. I have a 1978 GMC 26 Foot almost just like yours. I've put a lot into it, but need to sell. If you know someone that would like to have one please leave me a comment. I will comment back giving details. Thank you again for the walk through.
Look for Bill Massey on GMC sites on Facebook. He keeps a master list of all gmc vin#'s and may have resources for you.
@@ournewneighborhood581 Thank you. Your reply is appreciated.
My husband and I, just got a gmc motorhome gave to us! We are so excited to strip it down an get started on the rebuild. You gave me such great insight. You've done a beautiful job. I hope we can do half as good as you have done!
You did an incredible job. You could even add one of those really thin fireplaces in front of the pop-up TV. It looks so comfortable too.
Best presentation ever!
Man these Motorhomes are so nice.One of the Best Rvs ive ever seen.Just way Awesome.You guys did a great Job..😃
I could park this on a piece of land and live, Happy Trails To You Both 💖
Can be a tricky thing. If ever pull trigger on that, do due diligence. Sadly, lotta places have weird zoning laws about not, even on your own land, if has wheels.
I love the look outside on the Eleganzas, but the inside looks really cramped.
If you look @ at other GMC MHs, they don't seem so cramped. (Though, relative/in eye of beholder, etc.) The GMCs are considered roomier feeling, & actually, as no drive train/a lower floor -hence, center of gravity. And roomier rep also much to do with airplane fuselage shape & large/lotsa windows -bringing in light, etc. (Not sure this video quite captured those aspects. Was great on upgrades/customizations orientation, though IMO.)
Looks great. I am updating a 2003 Winnebago, not as much work as you have done. subbed for updates.
Beautiful, y'all have done a great job!
I’m glad to help you guys with the tv love ❤️ you guys for ever
We love you too - you are the best grandson anyone could hope to have in their lives!
Aww how sweet
Wow! This looks incredible.. I hope the rebuild of our 1999 Roadtrek will look as good!
Great Work, very professional. Kudos1
Looks absolutely beautiful! Loving it!
never a boring day in a rv HOT WHEELS park it,LIVE litterally where you want too!!!!!
Cool!
This turned out so fun! I love the colors and beach theme.
Thank you!
I LOVE IT! I have watched and visited a dozen different GMC Motorhome renovations. This is my 2nd favorite of all time. Really well done.
Thank you, I appreciate your compliment! We love it.
That is like star ⭐️ wars... super futuristic
Beautiful
You have done an awesome job and it is beautiful! I know how they can look until remodeled. Again you have done a remarkable job. I love it.
Thank you. It was a job but I really like it too.
This is great, I love it!
beautiful
Thank you!
Love you Motor Home! Last of the very unique ones! Good Luck and keep up the good work....
Thank you. (loving the interaction from The Roads We Roam friends!)
wonderful job restoring this thing!
This is my very favorite rv. It's gorgeous! Wonderful job ! Love everything about it! Great tour! Thanks! New fan. 🤗❤❤ Leta in Reno
So sweet of you, thank you! We like it too!
Nice work!
Thank you!
That's a great makeover
Thank you!
Nice
I am not Neil , you did a beautiful job , love the kitchen , well done from Canada .
Thank you!
@@ournewneighborhood581 would like to know more information on this. Where to look for one, price etc?
@@stevensaxon8888 It's as open ended as you could imagine price wise, $1000 - $30,000 and up. You can look on RV trader or follow GMC sites on Facebook.
Super....super....
Amazing old design from outside, it has strange sort of attraction towards eyes not in modern design ... Keep up
This is stunning! Thank you for sharing!!!
Thank you!
I'd love to find a GMC MH if I could get a decent one for a good price & not an overly inflated "Vintage" tag.
Great job on your rebuild.
Shaggilicious, baby ! Love it !
Wow, that looks great. Kudos on your design and deployment.
Thank you!
awesome, baby
Love the interior decor! Every pops and feels homey :)
Thank you!
Great remodel!
Thank you!
this is gorgeous would love to find a gmc but no luck here
Have you checked out GMC Marketplace on Facebook? When people find them on line they forward the sales/information there. Good Luck!
Great work!
we have a 76 elagonza2, keeping the table, and the bunk beds, wer had to use them one night, looks good folks
Joined, can’t wait for the other videos.. we may copy you.
You did a WONDERFUL job of the tour, the customizing, the efficiency - and I'm sorry your husband uses your passenger seat as a foot rest:)
1st of your series I've watched. Will NOT be the last. I would have liked to have known the basic cost before refurbish/customization, then the total at time of this tour.
Though, I REALLY appreciate the naming your sourcing for accoutrements. (Oh, would like to know solar, too.)
35 years, Lucky man. Tell him to get his feet in order, or else! :)
*Oh, you did mention wireless for boonies:) TV is satellite, I presume? And internet? How spotty, and/or where spotty? Some wireless dongle plan, or cell phone hotspot?
Thanks! That was GREAT!
*Apologies, if/probably many of those answers in other of your vids. REALLY good job, all around. Cheers!
DOH! Never mind my questions. I found your blog: ournewneighborhood.blog/
(The link you have below in the comments is broken, btw.)
Simply GOLD. Starting from before the buy, the trials & errors, all of it. What a joy. (Here, btw, as I've been keeping a file and dream; which look to be near following suit. )
Thanks, again!
*Btw, I've stumbled on a few other sites & resources over last couple years. Yours is very special.
@@AlexSack I will see if I can figure out how to fix the link! Thanks. And thank you for your kind words!
@@ournewneighborhood581 Thank YOU for the wonderful rsource; an obvious labor of love.
I've had a file on this dream for about 2 years, and am close to pulling the trigger.
I can't imagine after all the due diligence you & your husband put into this, that you were ready to & did pull the trigger in the spring of 2020! Sad, but kinda of funny. Will go back and red more on how you handled it, later.
I'm a lifelong drummer, music major and thinker, who will be hoping to get in with a traveling gypsy community - for safety, education & inspiration.
As I plan the back room to be a small studio where i could teach, in addition to odd jobs, busking, gigs and a Java certification - security will be a big conconsideration - when out biking for groceries, etc.
You may have addressed that, and I have yet to get to those tips/considerations. But, in case not, please post some tips on securing your GMC, and viz towing, ticketing, late nigt police inspections/rights, etc.
I was a cab driver in SF for 9 years, and was pretty privy to whereour homeless & drug addled communities parked (mainly on the indistrial outskirts of town; and their experience with police & neighbor complaints. (Which I think have been dialed back during CoV; complete with sanctioned & serviced encampments, visible on public lands. Though, that is sure to ened sooner than later.
Many, many thanks for the gold you and your husband have provided on your blog.
Cheers,
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Im going to do this as my new home 😁
Was the refrigerator a 3 way ( 110,lp, 12 volt) or 2 way ( 110,lp. )? Also get RV cabinet hardware. The spring tension clip might not keep your cabinets door from poping open.
The fridge is 110 and 12 volt. The cabinets seem to be staying closed now, with the small modifications we made. Thank you
Wow it's a beauty.i want to sale mine in north fla.
Excellent tour. Very helpful. :)
Love it gives us good insight!
Hello.great rv! I use to have a gmc but it was in bad shape and a money pit so i sold it.
Thank you. I kinda quit recording the expenses - I have all the receipts but can't quite make myself write the last bits down in the notebook!
We are thinking about the nature’s head toilette... but we will have to wait for budget $$ reasons.. ;-)
We chose the Airhead because it has a 'real' toilet seat, you don't have to remove cover from solids tank to remove urine container and there is a seal on the seat and lid. It really is an investment but no black tank and the smell of soil instead of 'the other' is worth saving for!
Our New Neighborhood definitely going to save up.
;-)
I love the interior. If I bought one, I'd upgrade it with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. What year is this GMC Motorhome? :)
There it is in all it's glory - love your GMC!! You have done an amazing job :-) Are the cellular blinds you got specific for RVs? I'm looking for some for our remodel and I love the look of yours. BTW, congrats on 35 years!
Thank you - for everything, especially the encouragement! I ordered the blinds online from Blinds.com.
i like =)
I love this💖
Thank you. I'm planning on driveway surfing on this rainy day so I can feel like I'm somewhere warm!
:26 Ooooh, door handle is what I call a fingernail killer! I can't tell you how many times I broke a nail on that sort of handle. AMC vehicles in the '70s all had those door handles. Obviously designed by men for men.
awesome video. love the restoration. where did u get your key less entry lock i like that a lot. got the seat belts installed on my 74. im still a ways away from being done. i like the fridge cork as well great use of the space for like pics or post cards of your travels. great video
I'm glad you were able to use the seatbelts! We ordered the keyless entry off ebay - I will look to see if I can find the specific name. It's certainly a process, but worth the time. Thank you for watching and commenting!
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Thank you for not going with fugly gray everything
Very nice reno! I'm about to start renovating a 1979 Chevy Camper Van. What did you use to paint the dash?
Duplicolor vinyl plastic spray paint.
Please GMC building is again.
No table for eating so I guess you eat outside or in your recliners?
any updates on the solar?
Did you do the remodel yourself or did you take it somewhere?
It was all us from beginning to end.
We have 30 subcriber and your #30 thank you
I found a guy in Orlando, FL who fixes these GMC's up and resells them. He likely has plenty of parts if you need them. www.gmccoop.com/
Beautiful
Thank you!