I used to deliver these GMC Motorhomes all over the country back in the 70's. I loved these things It was like getting paid to be on vacation. I have not to this day driven a motorhome of this class that handled so well and rode so nice. I'm jealous of anyone who is lucky enough to have one.I would pick them up at the factory in Pontiac Mich, and have delivered as far south as Miami, and west to Texas, and in between. You have done a fabulous job on this piece of Art....enjoy.
It's amazing that no one has copied the GMC concept for RV's. Maybe I'm just stuck in the seventies, but those things always look contemporary even though they are forty years old.
I was just 17 years of age, working as a night cleaner at a restaurant in Simsbury, Ct when the owners drove up with one of these! My jaw dropped! It looked massive and so unique and "modern". How fortunate you are to be able to own one today.
this guy deserves an award for his hard work and innovation. theres only a handfull of these gmc classics left so its always nice to see people update amd preserve theirs.
They may be the best RVs ever built. They would have been built much longer if the price of gas had not risen so sharply and the Mid East oil embargo had not occurred. So ahead of their time.
Doug Weatherup the new ones are so poorly built. We bought two new ones last year for work. They both had to be put in the shop after each use. Water leaks, malfunction, and the things were just falling apart. I’d never buy a another
My employer converted one of these rigs to a full scale TV production truck in 78 that was still in use until about ten years ago. It was heavy and lumbered down the road, but was a smooth ride. This owner is in incredible craftsman to have envisioned the mods and then been able to produce them in such incredible quality. Those rigs were quite visionary for their time. Kind-of a shame they didn't produce them for a longer period of time. Nice job with the tour video. I really enjoyed the step back in time.
BEAUTIFUL !! My uncle had one and I loved it, but he warned me about one drawback of the front wheel drive that he hadn’t predicted. One morning he was ready to roll out but all he did was spin tires. He had no choice the night before but to park on grass. The combination of six tires very slightly sinking into the turf, and dew on the grass in the morning, and he was stuck. A couple of shovels full of gravel solved it but he was shaking his head and laughing, as were his camp neighbors.
The GMC motor home was designed by my stepfather Paul H. Deesen Sr. ~ GM Tech, Warren, Mich. He was with GM from the 50s until retirement, but went on to designing private planes also. He drew the 67 Camaro on our formica dining room table, he designed the 70 SS Chevelle, both cars we had as "family" cars in spite of there being 7 kids. 😂 Too many details to list here are among his designs. In my biased opinion GM always had the most beautiful designs. What a beautiful reno here!
Back about 2001 when we were looking for our 1st RV, I looked at one of these in good shape, and had a chance to buy it at a very reasonable price. Wish I had it now. Great work.
Great set up! I lived on a GMC motorhome during the summer of ‘76, driving it from venue to venue for a Virginia US Senatorial campaign. It was amazing on the highway and handled exceptionally well with its low center of gravity. I’m surprised the design hasn’t been duplicated today.
I liked the flat screen storage area, I'm going to copy that. The bathroom is nice, very nice. I wish y'all would have shown more of the outside/roof areas, and what's underneath. Loved this video!
@@AdventureVanMan I heard the man say I did this and I and that and I have also seen people saying the same thing only to have others do the work. It's like saying I built this house when you might have had a plumber do work you might have had an electrician do work and so on.
Usually I can't stand to see someone butcher up an RV and remove the factory furniture or paint walls which really always looks like trash but this guy did the absolute BEST job on his renovation that I have seen yet! Love the TV set up how it looks all built in..Everything looks built in and the way it should look..Excellent job! He actually raised the resale value of this coach soo much!! This is one of the few coaches that it does raise the resale value by doing renovations...had this been a 1987 Southwind with painted walls and Wal-Mart curtains, Target fur rugs it would look like trailer trash!! These GMC coaches only go up in value and It's great to see a high end job done to one!
@Charles Toles I hate shabby chic too..I was talking to a buddy at Lazy Days, a large Tampa area dealer, and he said they end up having to run those altered trades through the auction as they just can't sell them..nobody wants a painted or altered RV..the worst is the ones who remove the factory sofa and put two recliners! They won't give them much at all on trade if they have painted or removed factory furniture or built ins..even if it was a 3 year old coach once you paint the walls, forget it..any resale is gone..I have bought and sold for years and I won't even look at one if it's been altered, painted or had factory furniture removed..I can't resell them easy enough or even get much out of them..It's like this..would you take a 3 year old Mercedes and paint the dash? No! A RV is more like a car than a house when it comes to improvements..You can't tell that to the people on the RV forums..they love that Shabby shit I mean Chic..Just information from a dealer/flipper/re-seller's standpoint!!
@Charles Toles I sold my 1983 Wanderlodge 35FC SB back in 2007..Bought in 2006..paid $20K, invested $10K sold for $32K..it was a HUGE money pit but such a cool coach! I miss it..not the upkeep...or slow speed!! Max speed pedal to the floor on the 3208 CAT turbo diesel was 65mph!! (Front diesel) I am familiar with HMC..(Hawkins)..they did make a high quality coach..solid wood cabinets etc...everything that went into a HMC was the best of it's time..the A/C units..Penguin low profile, the best at the time..Hard to find a HMC now days..gas or diesel...
Nice job on that. I’d love to buy one and do something similar but I’m already addicted to MCI busses and have one thats already converted . Maybe one day…
Beautiful looking GMC Motorhome. That, to me, is the perfect motorhome. At 26' in length, it's small enough that anyone with a standard driver's license could drive it without problems, and yet it's large enough that two people could easily live in it while traveling the country.
Love their GMC, such a classic!! Wow, a 76”. That’s what you need a person that’s handy! Just a stunning re-model! So impressed 😮 I know they come with heaters. So the wood stove must be for saving fuel. The kitchen lay out is fabulous! Beautiful, just beautiful! The size of these is perfect! The food storage in the liquor cabinet , genius! 😢
I have an older, class A, 30' motorhome with a 454 gas engine. It wont get out of it's own way, while getting no more than 6.5 mpg. Seriously it's a road hazard. I simply must pull over every 5 minutes to let folks pass (including a fully-loaded cement mixer.) Think about this next time you start feeling nostalgic.
I really love these rigs. I have researched them for about 5 years now and fully intend to buy one. I have always told my best buddy that when I get one I will need a wood stove as I live in Canada. This by far is the most beautiful renovation Ive seen. The owners of this outstanding bus are living my dream. Its so gorgeous! What an incredible job.
Very cool GMC travel vehicle! Early retirement sounds so inviting. Seems like RV living, boondocking, and life on the road is gaining in popularity. Amazing how many UA-cam channels are out there on this way of life. Of course, this is one of the best!
This Motorhome was way ahead of its time in the mid 70’s. And very expensive for the day. An average 3 bedroom house was $50000. And these were real close to that price tag.
Talented guy and to someone who works out himself, it looks like Pat does also. I remember these campers from the day. It turns out that this camper is indeed timeless.
Love this RV Brian...one of my favorites....maybe its because back in the 70's my Dad was ready to buy one of these but fell ill and passed away a few months later so we never could do it. I always wanted to finish his dream but never had the time or money at the same time (married and kids) throughout the years....THANK YOU for showing this wonderful project, makes me still dream....
An RV is an extension of one's personality and Pat is quite an organised guy who has a great mix of form and function. Usually people either prefer go with a functional design and ruin the looks or the other way. This guy and his rig are truly rare! Should be a veteran!
Absolutely beautiful! Timeless classic. My favorite "truck" when I was a kid. I had the Hess Toy version in the 70s back when Hess gas stations had the coolest toys. That blue color is perfect!
Just come across your video. WoW!.... This is absolutely gorgeous. You've thought about all your customisations and upgrades and made it perfect..... Well done and thank you for sharing with us....
That is one of the finest remodels I have seen of a GMC motorhome. I better get busy on mine...which is still in the possession of my neighbor. I guess its time to buy!
Just beautiful! so well laid out, looks lovely and airy, not claustrophobic like some of the RV's, brilliant idea with the TV, and all the beautiful woodwork, even a little home for their cat! Happy traveling😃
Who would do a Van build when you could have THIS? SO MUCH ROOM. UNBELIEVABLE. Never heard or seen these b4. Just love it. That no co has tried to remake or make a similar is their loss
one year my wife and I were at East Harbor State Park near Sandusky, OH and there was a GMC club gathering. It was cool to see so many of these GMCs at one time. Pat, yours is beautiful!
Thats a really great job on this unit. The TV/pantry cabinet is a super idea. Plus several other ideas worth keeping in mind for anybody undertaking a remodel of RV or boat.
I love to see fine workmanship. Very few people have the mental makeup to pull off a meticulous re-construction like this. Admittedly, the GMC motorhome was a fine base to start from. It was a bargain and a tech wonder in its day, and still compares well against anything in its price range. I think a modern engine could triple the gas mileage, but running any other engine with this drive train might be difficult. Thanks for an enjoyable look into your motorhome.
Wife and I both jumped back in shock when he pulled open the TV to reveal storage. Did not see that coming! Awesome tour. That guy is an amazing craftsman!!!
Love love love the GMC Motorhome, ever since Hot Wheels released the Palm Beach scale model. Still looks modern today. Way ahead of there time. They have done a fantastic job on the refit well done love it. We don't see them here in Australia. 👍👍👍👍👍
Seriously, what is not to like here? There's actually people who gave this video thumbs down? I have been involved in the GMC MoHo community (Minnesota locally as well as GMCMI which is the GMC Int'l club) for 10+ years, and I've seen what I believe to be just about every possible configuration and modification done on these fine machines, but this one is particularly impressive - both in concept and execution. I enjoyed this very much! Thanks, and best of wishes to Brian! Thank you!
Gorgeous!! Great job Pat. It’s stunning. That wood stove is a cool idea. Can’t get over that pantry behind the TV. LOVE the ceiling!! Thanks for showing us Brian.
I just love the contrasts of all the different materials used for the interior and how nicely they fit together. Who would have thought that corrugated metal would have blended in so well and added so much character, well done on the interior design. Now I have to find out what kind of system is being used with all those solar panels. I didn't think these had a basement, where's the electronics? Time for "Part 2".
Brian Boni , No basement is correct. There is a dead space under the closet floor, it's tight but it all fit. I went with a single 300 amp hour lithium battery to make it work. The nice thing with it being tight is, all my cable runs are really short. I also vented the space to prevent heat build up.
Love what he's done with that thing. I generally don't like big renovations, but it looks awesome! I love the look with the wood and the ceiling. It really comes together nicely.
I used to deliver these GMC Motorhomes all over the country back in the 70's. I loved these things It was like getting paid to be on vacation. I have not to this day driven a motorhome of this class that handled so well and rode so nice. I'm jealous of anyone who is lucky enough to have one.I would pick them up at the factory in Pontiac Mich, and have delivered as far south as Miami, and west to Texas, and in between. You have done a fabulous job on this piece of Art....enjoy.
Pretty sweet, actually quite charming and homey. Personal choice, I would seriously upgrade that shower.
It's amazing that no one has copied the GMC concept for RV's. Maybe I'm just stuck in the seventies, but those things always look contemporary even though they are forty years old.
That's what I want!!! TV pantry is brilliant.
@@TPsynth I said the EXACT same thing..........GAMER HERE:)
It was copied, as the EM-50 Urban Assault Vehicle (GMC) and used by Bill Murray and (sgt) Big Toe in ‘Stripes’!
Mickey Xtian
It wouldn’t be profitable for RV makers
Nofear2trek
LMAO!
I was just 17 years of age, working as a night cleaner at a restaurant in Simsbury, Ct when the owners drove up with one of these! My jaw dropped! It looked massive and so unique and "modern". How fortunate you are to be able to own one today.
this guy deserves an award for his hard work and innovation. theres only a handfull of these gmc classics left so its always nice to see people update amd preserve theirs.
This man did an excellent job renovating this thing. Massive effort I can see
Was about to say the same thing. BIG respect to his craft!
Gosh that is beautiful and totally livable. Sleek outside and cozy and almost elegant inside.
The guy sounds like a really decent Man just trying to live a good life with his family, God bless him and his family
I remember when GMC started making these. I though they were the coolest things ever. They still are.
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Yes, me too! They were the coolest back then
They may be the best RVs ever built. They would have been built much longer if the price of gas had not risen so sharply and the Mid East oil embargo had not occurred. So ahead of their time.
The absolute BEST motor home ever built. Hands down.
Amazing build!
I would have that GMC over any new RV today. Amazing rv.
Doug Weatherup the new ones are so poorly built. We bought two new ones last year for work. They both had to be put in the shop after each use. Water leaks, malfunction, and the things were just falling apart. I’d never buy a another
My employer converted one of these rigs to a full scale TV production truck in 78 that was still in use until about ten years ago. It was heavy and lumbered down the road, but was a smooth ride. This owner is in incredible craftsman to have envisioned the mods and then been able to produce them in such incredible quality. Those rigs were quite visionary for their time. Kind-of a shame they didn't produce them for a longer period of time. Nice job with the tour video. I really enjoyed the step back in time.
Beautiful, just beautiful, seriously beautiful.
this is probably my FAVORITE GMC RV conversion project. i would so LOVE to own a rig like this. :)
BEAUTIFUL !! My uncle had one and I loved it, but he warned me about one drawback of the front wheel drive that he hadn’t predicted. One morning he was ready to roll out but all he did was spin tires. He had no choice the night before but to park on grass. The combination of six tires very slightly sinking into the turf, and dew on the grass in the morning, and he was stuck.
A couple of shovels full of gravel solved it but he was shaking his head and laughing, as were his camp neighbors.
The GMC motor home was designed by my stepfather Paul H. Deesen Sr. ~ GM Tech, Warren, Mich. He was with GM from the 50s until retirement, but went on to designing private planes also. He drew the 67 Camaro on our formica dining room table, he designed the 70 SS Chevelle, both cars we had as "family" cars in spite of there being 7 kids. 😂 Too many details to list here are among his designs. In my biased opinion GM always had the most beautiful designs.
What a beautiful reno here!
Someone on Reddit was claiming that their grandfather designed the 67 camaro a month or so ago, I wonder if you're related?
It's really got to be the best looking motorhome ever designed. It's a shame they stopped production early.
It really is. A timeless design. You could sell it today and it would be a huge hit. And the renovations are really great
Thats a beautiful remodel of one of the best American classic rvs.
Very nice RV. Way ahead of it's time. A GM classic. Tastefully upgraded.
yes to all dat !
I m from Germany and I love this car so much. What a futuristic design for the seventies. Absolute timeless!
Back about 2001 when we were looking for our 1st RV, I looked at one of these in good shape, and had a chance to buy it at a very reasonable price. Wish I had it now. Great work.
Great set up! I lived on a GMC motorhome during the summer of ‘76, driving it from venue to venue for a Virginia US Senatorial campaign. It was amazing on the highway and handled exceptionally well with its low center of gravity. I’m surprised the design hasn’t been duplicated today.
Love those vintage motor homes just got make them modern looking on the inside
I've always loved those GMC MH's. That flatscreen pantry door is awesome. Thanks for the tour Brian!
I liked the flat screen storage area, I'm going to copy that. The bathroom is nice, very nice. I wish y'all would have shown more of the outside/roof areas, and what's underneath. Loved this video!
He really did a great job renovating that GMC motorhome! I completely appreciate it and have admiration for his craftsmanship.
Marina Capri you don't know if he has personally done all the work or paid others to do the job. Even so a great has been on this RV!!
@@robertbutler8004 , You don’t know if he has personally done most or all of the work either, do you? Ha ha
@@MissMarinaCapri You are correct I don't know who did the good work but you are the one that believed he did the job HaHa.
To clear this up, yes he did all of the work himself. I thought we clarified that in the video. Thanks for watching!
@@AdventureVanMan I heard the man say I did this and I and that and I have also seen people saying the same thing only to have others do the work. It's like saying I built this house when you might have had a plumber do work you might have had an electrician do work and so on.
Beautifully done. And you have head room WOW
Usually I can't stand to see someone butcher up an RV and remove the factory furniture or paint walls which really always looks like trash but this guy did the absolute BEST job on his renovation that I have seen yet! Love the TV set up how it looks all built in..Everything looks built in and the way it should look..Excellent job! He actually raised the resale value of this coach soo much!! This is one of the few coaches that it does raise the resale value by doing renovations...had this been a 1987 Southwind with painted walls and Wal-Mart curtains, Target fur rugs it would look like trailer trash!! These GMC coaches only go up in value and It's great to see a high end job done to one!
@Charles Toles I hate shabby chic too..I was talking to a buddy at Lazy Days, a large Tampa area dealer, and he said they end up having to run those altered trades through the auction as they just can't sell them..nobody wants a painted or altered RV..the worst is the ones who remove the factory sofa and put two recliners! They won't give them much at all on trade if they have painted or removed factory furniture or built ins..even if it was a 3 year old coach once you paint the walls, forget it..any resale is gone..I have bought and sold for years and I won't even look at one if it's been altered, painted or had factory furniture removed..I can't resell them easy enough or even get much out of them..It's like this..would you take a 3 year old Mercedes and paint the dash? No! A RV is more like a car than a house when it comes to improvements..You can't tell that to the people on the RV forums..they love that Shabby shit I mean Chic..Just information from a dealer/flipper/re-seller's standpoint!!
@Charles Toles I sold my 1983 Wanderlodge 35FC SB back in 2007..Bought in 2006..paid $20K, invested $10K sold for $32K..it was a HUGE money pit but such a cool coach! I miss it..not the upkeep...or slow speed!! Max speed pedal to the floor on the 3208 CAT turbo diesel was 65mph!! (Front diesel) I am familiar with HMC..(Hawkins)..they did make a high quality coach..solid wood cabinets etc...everything that went into a HMC was the best of it's time..the A/C units..Penguin low profile, the best at the time..Hard to find a HMC now days..gas or diesel...
Nice job on that. I’d love to buy one and do something similar but I’m already addicted to MCI busses and have one thats already converted . Maybe one day…
Great interview Brian, you let him go on and explain his rig without getting in the way. They have something to really enjoy there!
I totally agree, he does a great job of being a guest being careful not to step on the hosts toes.
Beautiful looking GMC Motorhome. That, to me, is the perfect motorhome. At 26' in length, it's small enough that anyone with a standard driver's license could drive it without problems, and yet it's large enough that two people could easily live in it while traveling the country.
this van... out of dozens and dozens.. has to be one of my favorites!!!
Theres an entire club for these around wisconsin/mn area
Love their GMC, such a classic!! Wow, a 76”. That’s what you need a person that’s handy! Just a stunning re-model! So impressed 😮
I know they come with heaters. So the wood stove must be for saving fuel. The kitchen lay out is fabulous! Beautiful, just beautiful!
The size of these is perfect! The food storage in the liquor cabinet , genius!
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One of the the best living spaces I have seen in a RV, including Euro rvs, its timeless""
I love you calling this a "tiny home on wheels". It is exactly that.... but not hip!
Still hip, not Hipster is what you mean huh
👍 Love that RV. Talented guy! Thanks Brian and God bless ✌️
Ditto!
The rig is "creative and nice", the owner is "creative and nice". 😃
I have an older, class A, 30' motorhome with a 454 gas engine. It wont get out of it's own way, while getting no more than 6.5 mpg. Seriously it's a road hazard. I simply must pull over every 5 minutes to let folks pass (including a fully-loaded cement mixer.)
Think about this next time you start feeling nostalgic.
I really love these rigs. I have researched them for about 5 years now and fully intend to buy one. I have always told my best buddy that when I get one I will need a wood stove as I live in Canada. This by far is the most beautiful renovation Ive seen. The owners of this outstanding bus are living my dream. Its so gorgeous! What an incredible job.
Nice setup on his vintage rig. I like this dude the way he talks. He doesn’t start his sentences with “so” like so many people do nowadays.
Also doesn't say "like" & "basicly" constantly.
Carol Crane exaaactly. Those type of filler words gets reeeaal irritating after a while.
Since I am a truck driver I really appreciate what he has done.
Very nice. You've given me some cool ideas to think about with my GMC. The paint job is stunning, also!
Very cool GMC travel vehicle! Early retirement sounds so inviting. Seems like RV living, boondocking, and life on the road is gaining in popularity. Amazing how many UA-cam channels are out there on this way of life. Of course, this is one of the best!
Full of surprises. The use of the space behind the TV shows some real ingenuity.
This Motorhome was way ahead of its time in the mid 70’s. And very expensive for the day. An average 3 bedroom house was $50000. And these were real close to that price tag.
Talented guy and to someone who works out himself, it looks like Pat does also. I remember these campers from the day. It turns out that this camper is indeed timeless.
Love this RV Brian...one of my favorites....maybe its because back in the 70's my Dad was ready to buy one of these but fell ill and passed away a few months later so we never could do it. I always wanted to finish his dream but never had the time or money at the same time (married and kids) throughout the years....THANK YOU for showing this wonderful project, makes me still dream....
Absolutely gorgeous! I remember the t.v. commercials for these. Yes commercials, not ads lol, I'm old. Love what they've done with it.
GMC did fantastic work on these originally, and earned serious loyalty from those that realized this timeless traveler
GM products are garbage
An RV is an extension of one's personality and Pat is quite an organised guy who has a great mix of form and function. Usually people either prefer go with a functional design and ruin the looks or the other way. This guy and his rig are truly rare! Should be a veteran!
"Gentleman, this is the EM-50 Urban Assault Vehicle"
LoL "That's The Fact... Jack!" (Bill Murray) ua-cam.com/video/8ERd5p4RAzs/v-deo.html
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stripes !!! lo
That RV is so damn cool I bet you could really give someone the Aunt Jemima treatment in it lol.
@Davey Smith ua-cam.com/video/-hOhhgrM3bs/v-deo.html it's from the movie stripes with Bill Murray
Why does this look better than most RVs I've seen on UA-cam. I guess they really put thought into making these things back in the day.
I love the GMC Motorhome. It's more attractive than anything being offered today.
First time ever seeing a wood-burning stove in an RV, awesome!
Can't understand why anyone would thumbs down Brian's channel. The videos are always great.
Too many people doing drugs these days , pretty sad !
@Patriot Jefferson A Prius with a Bolshevik Bernie sticker will save humanity!
People’s creativity never ceases to amaze me. This really amazed me.
Thank you for the tour. I am a bit envious of that rig. Great job!
Probably the best set-up I can imagine. Now i have to find one..what a nice man...really great to see folks like you on the road.
Absolutely beautiful!
Timeless classic.
My favorite "truck" when I was a kid. I had the Hess Toy version in the 70s back when Hess gas stations had the coolest toys.
That blue color is perfect!
Just come across your video. WoW!.... This is absolutely gorgeous. You've thought about all your customisations and upgrades and made it perfect..... Well done and thank you for sharing with us....
I've wanted to restore an old gmc and this guy took one right from my blueprints witht the tin celing. Love how it looks!
Dynamite rig, owner & interviewer! Refreshing to meet genuinely kind people. Thanks for the vid.
My husband loves this type of RV. He did a nice job on this make over.
We always say. See you down the road. 💜💜💋💋🎈🎈🎸🎸
Handy dude with a minimalist wife who knows less is more. Lucky Bastards. Very nice....love the toy hauler.
Love this make over, I would take it in a minute!
Nice, so nice, and more nice
That is one of the finest remodels I have seen of a GMC motorhome. I better get busy on mine...which is still in the possession of my neighbor. I guess its time to buy!
Wow, top notch design and construction! Good job!
That ceiling is what we used for our backsplash in our kitchen. It’s beautiful but a “dandy” to cut. Lol…looks great on that ceiling.
WOW! This guy did such a fantastic job on reno, he's really good. Good job on the interview also Brian
Just beautiful! so well laid out, looks lovely and airy, not claustrophobic like some of the RV's, brilliant idea with the TV, and all the beautiful woodwork, even a little home for their cat! Happy traveling😃
Wow. Seriously just wow! What a great rig!
Lola I agree with you and loved the bathroom.
A thing of great beauty. I'm green with envy. The TV solution is just genius. Thanks for sharing. Hope you have a wonderful retirement.
Love this RV, esp the tiny wood stove. If I had this rig, I may want to return home again! Thanks fellas for this amazing show and tell ;o)
Who would do a Van build when you could have THIS? SO MUCH ROOM. UNBELIEVABLE. Never heard or seen these b4. Just love it. That no co has tried to remake or make a similar is their loss
Nice clean vintage RV. He did a great job on the upgrades. Thanks for sharing Brian
So much bigger on the inside than I expected! Wow
The captains chair looks like a pretty sweet setup too!
I've thought those GMC motor homes were cool since I was a kid.
I think this is the loveliest remodel I have ever seen!
Boom chakka lakka boom chakka lakka. Army training sir! I love those Classic GMC's!
Yeap. The good old "Urban Assault Vehicles". Lol
one year my wife and I were at East Harbor State Park near Sandusky, OH and there was a GMC club gathering. It was cool to see so many of these GMCs at one time. Pat, yours is beautiful!
I just saw this rig on Kevin's channel as he was pulling into this area. Beautiful rig, love when people have skills for the remods 👍🌞🌞🌞🌞
Thats a really great job on this unit. The TV/pantry cabinet is a super idea. Plus several other ideas worth keeping in mind for anybody undertaking a remodel of RV or boat.
Thanks Brian! Excellent interview and wicked cool RV!
I love to see fine workmanship. Very few people have the mental makeup to pull off a meticulous re-construction like this. Admittedly, the GMC motorhome was a fine base to start from. It was a bargain and a tech wonder in its day, and still compares well against anything in its price range. I think a modern engine could triple the gas mileage, but running any other engine with this drive train might be difficult. Thanks for an enjoyable look into your motorhome.
What a gem! Thanx Brian & Pat for tour & conversation
Wife and I both jumped back in shock when he pulled open the TV to reveal storage. Did not see that coming! Awesome tour. That guy is an amazing craftsman!!!
This ia a beautiful, well thought out environment & thanks for the tour.
Love love love the GMC Motorhome, ever since Hot Wheels released the Palm Beach scale model. Still looks modern today. Way ahead of there time. They have done a fantastic job on the refit well done love it. We don't see them here in Australia. 👍👍👍👍👍
Seriously cool RV! Very tasteful, retro in many details and well thought out!
Seriously, what is not to like here? There's actually people who gave this video thumbs down? I have been involved in the GMC MoHo community (Minnesota locally as well as GMCMI which is the GMC Int'l club) for 10+ years, and I've seen what I believe to be just about every possible configuration and modification done on these fine machines, but this one is particularly impressive - both in concept and execution. I enjoyed this very much! Thanks, and best of wishes to Brian! Thank you!
Gorgeous!! Great job Pat. It’s stunning. That wood stove is a cool idea. Can’t get over that pantry behind the TV. LOVE the ceiling!! Thanks for showing us Brian.
Definitely got to say dude from Wisconsin is a true craftsman. Well done.
I just love the contrasts of all the different materials used for the interior and how nicely they fit together. Who would have thought that corrugated metal would have blended in so well and added so much character, well done on the interior design. Now I have to find out what kind of system is being used with all those solar panels. I didn't think these had a basement, where's the electronics? Time for "Part 2".
Brian Boni , No basement is correct. There is a dead space under the closet floor, it's tight but it all fit. I went with a single 300 amp hour lithium battery to make it work. The nice thing with it being tight is, all my cable runs are really short. I also vented the space to prevent heat build up.
Very nice rig love the tv cabinet idea what a space saver. I think this gmc looks so much better than the vintage airstream.
Simply gorgeous! Wishing GMC still made them
Do they still exist?
In REAL life? (-:
Coolest motorhome ever made
Beautiful. They are a neat looking coach. You do not see them on the road very often. Thanks for showing it.
Super nice RV..........really like the accommodations for the kitty.
I've had my eye on the GMC. Theyre still getting solid resale on them "as is". Great design by GMC and superb Reno on this one Pat.
Love what he's done with that thing. I generally don't like big renovations, but it looks awesome! I love the look with the wood and the ceiling. It really comes together nicely.