A long search for the perfect vintage motorhome led two friends and I on a 2000 mile journey through three states in just 30 hours. Meet Adam and Yancy, two crazy, vintage loving guys in search of adventure.
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@johnhull63635 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one who thinks GM would have a winner if they made this exact body style with a little modern mechanical upgrades
@donwat915 жыл бұрын
I agree with you. There is a company buying them up and doing just that and painting them with the modern paint schemes. They look great inside and out. I like the shell of it , don't think you will worry about rain getting inside.
@jackmacer7185 жыл бұрын
I've been talking for a while now about Northstar drivetrain swaps or even better fwd 5. 3 LS swaps that were in SS Monte Carlos, Impalas and a couple other GM full-size cars. imagine getting one of these cars that were rear-ended or T-boned. I'm sure there's lots more you could use besides just the drivetrain.... The brake system alone would be a nice upgrade!?! ABS, traction control, etc...
@tonedeadmusic90895 жыл бұрын
@@jackmacer718 Don't northstar swap it, those things are unreliable as hell. I'd go for the LS though, or a diesel swap.
@badams63adams484 жыл бұрын
Absolutely is buy one if price was right. Love the oldies
@wildcoyote344 жыл бұрын
@Jacob Mason the diesel they swap in these is the 6.5 turbodiesel out of a truck ,the old IDI diesels are quiet
@kenhanson40155 жыл бұрын
I worked for Forrester R V in Amarillo Texas the last half of 1974. We were a GMC Motorhome dealer until the dealership closed in early 75 due to the oil embargo. I had the chance to drive these wonderful machines on quite a few occasions. I had one of them up to 105 MPH, and it had more left in it. It rode and handled as good as it ran and looked. Good times.
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
Wow, that’s amazing. I would love to see one that is untouched from the factory. They drive fantastic, even by today’s standards. I think they drive better than new RVs.
@frozenbits485 жыл бұрын
my dad had one, bought it new. put 150,000 miles on it with no problems. he did burn up one transmission because he insisted on driving it 80 miles per hour! terrific vehicle. wish i would have had the chance to buy if from him. fantastic motorhome!
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
ron haynes great memories I'm sure! There's greater than 50% chance that it's still out there on the road today!
@terrymjinks4 жыл бұрын
Had a '77. Drove from GA to Seattle up to Vancouver then back across Canada then home. Loved it. I miss that GMC. Side note: made that trip at the height of the gas crisis.
@TheWolfeFam4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like it was a fantastic trip! I’m editing a video now or of our trip of 4 GMCs up the Pacific Coast Hwy. you should go rescue another 77’.
@terrymjinks4 жыл бұрын
The Wolfe Fam It was great other than always searching for gas. When we crossed into Canada I asked about the gas crisis at the 1st filling station I came to. The attendant said "What crisis". Lol
@maribethspence94585 жыл бұрын
Love the sound of that carburetor engine! Reminds my of when I was young and thought I had plenty of time to do what ever it was I was born to do. That was a fun video! Thank you!
@NicholasMaietta5 жыл бұрын
Can't believe you found one that clean! Very nice. Take good care of it!
@johnstrauss80616 жыл бұрын
You were lucky to have buddies along. I could not persuade any of my friends to go with me on my adventure - 1272 miles from SLC to Austin. I had looked at this one too as it was closer to me but I am 6'3" and the dry bath shower is just too small for me. That and I really wanted a 455. My 1975 E2 made it with no problems, like yours, but I did it over 3 days and spent two nights in the MH. It was a real bonding experience between myself and the machine.
@TheWolfeFam6 жыл бұрын
John Strauss I followed your adventure as well on Facebook! Adam had considered that one as well and ultimately decided on the other floor plan. Looks like you had a fun journey and got a really great coach!
@anitablades60335 жыл бұрын
?? Don't 455 engines use a lot of fuel ?? My old vehicle is 1996 Chevy dually 8ft bed truck D. Fuel. Each to his own, and live in Oklahoma !!!
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
Am. Blades Yes, they use A LOT of fuel, but they're bulletproof and have a lot of low end torque!
@dangerousfreedom49655 жыл бұрын
John Strauss what was the price?
@johnstrauss80615 жыл бұрын
I got 8mpg on the trip but found out when I got home I was only running on 7 cylinders. I hope to do 10mpg on my next trip that is long enough to measure. Taking it to Lubbock in November for the Texas-Texas Tech football game.
@johnjones44534 жыл бұрын
It was nice meeting u today Adam
@adamb61204 жыл бұрын
Great to meet you as well. Check out the new tires next time you drive by.
@johnjones44534 жыл бұрын
@@adamb6120 will do👍👍
@topsecretjosh88655 жыл бұрын
that's a sweet old rv I have a 1976 dodge class c motor home one owner my great aunt she sold it to me for a whopping 500 bucks all original everything 9945 klms on it . I sold my house and moved right in lol.
@davebarry52695 жыл бұрын
Brings back memories. I drove one of the first two off the assembly line. One went to Florida and I drove ours to my family’s dealership in Santa Ana Ca. Several problems occurred on the way but General Motors sent techs out in a jet every time we broke down. Spindle overheated and broke in Amarillo, trans in Albuquerque, major electrical in Flagstaff. 3 week journey. But,,,, at the Anaheim RV show we sold 31 orders in one weekend. Decades ahead of there time. I personally liked the 23 ft over the 26 ft.
@adamb61205 жыл бұрын
Dave Barry that’s an adventure!!
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
It's good to know they're as reliable now as the day they rolled off the assembly line!! Haha. That is a GREAT story! Thanks for sharing!
@walterbright1396 Жыл бұрын
Very nicely done. Haven’t been to the Breaking Bad house yet. It was nice seeing it. Did Cadillac Ranch years ago. Had it all to myself. My drive back was not as long or interesting except for the start. My previous owner was a “Beltway Bandit” and a real weasel ( he was a pilot too) who lived on a private island in the Severn River. The bridge to his house was narrow and in terrible shape and he drove the GMC across at full throttle bouncing and heaving but we made it in one piece. Luckily the 200 mile drive back to.NJ after that was uneventful.
@rennkitllc68003 жыл бұрын
One of the best videos I’ve ever seen! Great production. Surprised you made it home without a major breakdown. Always dreamed of one of these GMCs, just don’t have the time for the upkeep and improvements needed. Best of luck on the journey...
@TheWolfeFam2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the nice comment. Yeah, it takes some TLC to keep these things on the road
@me72294 жыл бұрын
Ive been wanting one of those RV for a long time. That one is nice
@TheWolfeFam4 жыл бұрын
Yea, it’s really nice and he’s don’t a lot of upgrades since then!
@badams63adams484 жыл бұрын
Ozzy Osbourne, you had me right off the bat. I love the go old time rock and roll, and love the good old time motor homes.
@TheWolfeFam4 жыл бұрын
We feel about as cool as Ozzy when we’re driving the GMCs. Thanks for the comment. Rock on buddy
@foxedupgarage4 жыл бұрын
I will do a year long road trip around the country someday in one of these with my friends!
@dannymaddox6665 жыл бұрын
Great entertaining video and looking to get one of these. Keep us updated in the future.
@Jadecrest1235 жыл бұрын
Used to have one, forgot what year and loved the wrap around window.
@danielfarley11185 жыл бұрын
1983 Winnebago from Arizona now in Connecticut bought in 2011 for $1250 no rust a little care runs great
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
Daniel Farley That's great! I follow a Winnebago group on Facebook. I really like those.
@forterierocks6 жыл бұрын
My parents have a 73 with the Olds 455 and TH425 trans, it was full updated and tuned up a few years back by Alex Sirunm GMC 1800 HWY 70 East, Okeechobee, FL 34972, United States and it looks amazing.
@TheWolfeFam6 жыл бұрын
Derek Joon That's awesome!
@tjlarson98595 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I should have waited until the end to comment! It all got cleared up between minute 5 and minute 7. GREAT trip, guys! I loved seeing that part of the country again, I probably did it 30 times before I was 30 years old, but havent been able to get back there since early 80's.
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
TJ Larson Thanks for the nice comment, TJ!
@kenrobinson85225 жыл бұрын
Diggin' the Rathaniel Rateliff and the night sweats music.. MORE!!
@robdonnelly65375 жыл бұрын
6:00 Welcome to Oklahoma and our wonderful roads!
@kenhanson40155 жыл бұрын
Let me tell the "Rest of the Story". I hope it's not too long. I was 19 in '74 when I worked at Forrester RV. I was an hourly flunky that did everything the commissioned mechanics didn't get paid for. That meant I did all the fun stuff like drive new GMC motorhomes to fill them up with gas and propane before delivery. The dealership had a used '74 yellow "Painted Desert" 26 footer they would rent out to hunters during deer season. We had a regular client in Lubbock, and I would drive "Old Yeller" down on Friday and bring it back on Monday. Coming back on the north side of Lubbock, I fell in behind three frat brothers with Tech stickers on the back window of a Mustang, Camaro, and a Fairlane. This was before Interstate 27 went in, it was still Hwy 87 with a 55 MPH speed limit. These frat brothers were in a hurry, and I matched their speed between 60 and 80 in between towns. Getting closer to Amarillo, I guess they decided to give me the shake. Old Yeller had a strong 455, and we got up to 105 MPH before they gave up. That 455 was still pulling hard as we came into the south end of Canyon. They turned into West Texas State University, I guess they had dates with some sorority sisters. I'm sure glad there wasn't a radar unit on the road that day. I have always been impressed with the engineering of the GMC motorhome. Their power, speed, ride comfort, and handling has never been matched. Kudos to those of you that keep them alive...Ken
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
Ken Hanson Thanks, Ken!
@richardwiley59334 жыл бұрын
Great video, guys - you had way too much fun! CCR reigns supreme!
@TheWolfeFam4 жыл бұрын
These guys are a lot of fun to hang with. I’ll post a video soon of us traveling together up the Pacific Coast Highway in 4 GMC motorhomes.
@specialopsguy11212 жыл бұрын
First of all the video was great always awesome to have your bodies with ya very cool trip and the last thing Is that 1978 gmc.
@TheWolfeFam2 жыл бұрын
Yep. That one is a 1978 with a 403 engine
@specialopsguy11212 жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam THANK YOU SIR I WATCHED this video like million times already, very awesome video. Thanks
@TheWolfeFam2 жыл бұрын
@@specialopsguy1121 Cool! Glad you liked it. I have another one I need to release soon
@OldF10005 жыл бұрын
We got a long way to go and a short time to get there ; )
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
CD S just watched Smokey and the Bandit the other night. Classic!
@FSEVENMAN5 жыл бұрын
yeah that's a really cool RV I believe it has an Oldsmobile Toronado engine which is a 455 and that ring that you held up with the little circles on it is just a spark plug wire retainer that goes on top of the distributor
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
FSEVENMAN Most of them had 455s until late 1978 when they switched to 403, which this one has. The unknown part makes sense. Adam found some other parts in it related to the ignition that we used a couple of weeks later when it broke down! LOL
@johnhull63635 жыл бұрын
403...while not a bad engine...wouldn't be my choice in a motorhome...siamese bores/windowed main webs / they run hot in cars (hence the drilled to shit bumper)...455 bulletproof and if you can afford 10mpg....you can afford 9
@ihave35cents954 жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam 403 in 77
@TheWolfeFam4 жыл бұрын
ihave35cents Yes, you’re right. They switched half way through 77’
@ihave35cents954 жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam yeah I missed the 455 by 3 months
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures5 жыл бұрын
Nice video, reminded me of when I talked a buddy into flying from San Diego to Minnesota to get my brother's IH Scout. I neglected to tell him it had been sitting in the trees for a few years on my parents farm. We drove that old IH back after a few days of working on it. Hope the GMC doesn't end up in the scrapyard like the Scout did.......
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
Tom's Tinkering and Adventures you made a memory to last a lifetime. Too bad it's in the junkyard... Adam has spent enough time and money on this to make it last another 40 years.
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures5 жыл бұрын
I kept a few pieces of it, the IH was completely rotted but the trip was more of an homage to my brother than getting the vehicle. Your video got me looking at GMC RV's on craigslist to replace my 25 year old RV with an older one!
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
Tom's Tinkering and Adventures there's a community of GMC owners who help each other out to keep these things on the road. They were built well, but need a lot of love and attention to keep them going.
@jeffyork93894 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed several of these videos. You guys look like a great group of friends. Wish I had this exact kind of friendship. I have a 1977 Airstream Argosy 28. I have fully restored it and it's a stunning beauty. 454 bored and stroked to a 492 custom cam to get the torque/ powerband in the correct rpm range for a 12k lb beast. Went from 6 mpg to 14mpg and with the big duals it sounds like a muscle car beast. If I could I would attach pics. But it's own my youtube channel by my name. Good luck all of you on your projects. Maybe someday we can cross paths. I'm 2,000 miles away in Kentucky
@TheWolfeFam4 жыл бұрын
Wow, that Argosy sounds amazing. Yea, maybe we’ll cross paths!
@jeffyork93894 жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam , you guys are really a throw back to when friends were like you all. I love the square back VW, the washer n dryer, everything. I have not taken my love of vintage to you alls level but I did take my Argosy to a pretty extreme resto mod with vintage tastes inside. I lived on AZ for a while in school and my best buddy stayed there. Would love to dig into you alls resto projects. What was all that knocking noise when you all were traveling ? One of you did the diesel conversion right ? How's that turned out ?
@bcrisler6 жыл бұрын
Love the video. I was looking at that one from afar in May. Ended up with a California-raised Palm Beach via Kansas City. But sadly, didn't make a video.
@ChuckS4815 жыл бұрын
Your GMC is the BOSS!
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’ll let Adam know you like it. Our little band of GMCs have gone on several adventures that I’ll post soon.
@dablingtime5 жыл бұрын
Lucky dogs, road trip! I love the look of these things.
@Member-el4zo4 жыл бұрын
Cool vid,....I bought one too! People have no idea. I take it to Wendy's, ....LOL I did buy one that had been renovated,....yours look great. My big mod was replacing the rear view mirror with a chicom. I've got two flat screens, great sound system. You really want a macerator too. Get the airbags replaced with quad bags. It's bitchin'
@drlong085 жыл бұрын
Great retrieval video! I have an '87 Allegro that we drive around. Getting set for the big Road Trip after bombing out in our '77 Tioga in FL....
@adamb61205 жыл бұрын
The Vintage RV'er Awesome! We have been driving up the coast of California this week. Driving excellent. Good luck!
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
The Vintage RV'er Thank you! Where's your adventure taking you?
@plumbingstuffinoregon24715 жыл бұрын
That's awesome man! I've personally never been as big a fan of the GMC motorhomes. I prefer the more classic style rear wheel drive motorhomes with less windows. But man, that thing cruises down the interstate like it was born to do that!
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
Random Stuff In Oregon -It literally drives like a Cadillac. They’re impressive.
@jasoncarpp77423 жыл бұрын
Awesome looking rig! I'd buy a GMC Motorhome if I had someone to share the travel experience with who also likes vintage vehicles. I also find the GMC Motorhome, along with FMC 2900R, and Travco, to be the best looking motorhomes of the vintage. And (I think) they're way better looking than anything offered today.
@TheWolfeFam3 жыл бұрын
There's a whole community of people who work together to keep these rigs on the road. You should look into the local clubs in your area. I agree, they're all really cool looking. Thanks for the cool comment. Cheers.
@jasoncarpp77423 жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam I've only seen two in person. One is just a few miles from where I live, in Gig Harbor, Washington. I couldn't tell what year it was, nor was I able to contact the owner of the Motorhome.
@stevewaller65775 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid and trip, pleased you got home ok.
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
Steve Waller Thank you, Steve! Thanks for the nice comment.
@searaydrivingguy5 жыл бұрын
i use to own a 1991 winnebago 37ft eladan i drove it 20000 miles up and down the west coast over 5 years very reliable old rig i sold it last year $11k
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
searaydrivingguy that's a GREAT adventure!!
@auaiao95 жыл бұрын
Adam is a cutie. That smile and those dimples.
@donthompson98623 жыл бұрын
Wow that Bunk Bed is way cool.Brought back good memories going to disneyland in the car with my bro n sisters.Does this model have the bed in the back to?really Cool motor Home.Better than anything made now..Cute Family too.
@weyrunner28386 жыл бұрын
Great video, and great original GMC there! I'm rebuilding a 1975 and loved these couches forever. Nothing in it's class!!!!!!!!!!! N O T H I N G !!!!
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
Wey Runner I think they fill a void in the market even today. I love them.
@WanderlustEstate5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! That would be a blast!
@pra3t0rian5 жыл бұрын
Great video! Look forward to more.
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
pra3t0rian Thank you! More to come soon!
@rvdreamer88554 жыл бұрын
I totally agree. The one drawback about the desire to travel in a GMC is that you don’t count all of your great experiences you countdown to your next break down. That to me is pretty sad.
@TheWolfeFam4 жыл бұрын
Maintenence, Maintenence, Maintenence. The coaches are 40+ years old and many owners let them sit for years at a time. They just need a lot of love, attention, and money...
@jesseray84335 жыл бұрын
Good Job Fellas! That took some skill and luck for that to go off without a hitch. I felt like I was hanging out with friends for 12 minutes lol
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jesse! Mostly luck. We picked up some tools at the Walmart fully expecting we'd have to use them, but it drove all the way back as smooth as butter! Thanks for hanging out with us!
@jesseray84335 жыл бұрын
Right on! I'd say that motorhome is a keeper after going that far with no troubles. Nothing better than a risky road trip lolol
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
Jesse Ray Adam and family are loving it. You'll see more of it in some upcoming videos.
@jameshenneberg19374 жыл бұрын
Awwww I soooooo want one of these. I'd love to "downsize" and live small in this and ditch my house
@RandomBitsRV5 жыл бұрын
How Fun! Thanks!
@puterausman76825 жыл бұрын
Nice motor home , they should make it again.
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
I agree!!
@PatrickWagz5 жыл бұрын
I think that they ARE making it again..... ? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ_XZ6hnmJWXpq8m48s
@timspivey1485 жыл бұрын
THAT was COOL ! Thanks Guys. Something I would love to do myself. But, I did notice I think the A/C wasn't working ? Three things I gotta have is air conditioning, shower and toilet. And looked like all three of those might be a hassle. But, ONE DAY, when they make the self-driving ones, I'm in there with ya.
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
tim spivey The two rear air conditioners were working off the generator but the dash AC wasn't working at the time. It was really, really hot going through the desert!
@azimmey6 жыл бұрын
Bad moon on the rise...what! It's actually "there's a bathroom on the right". Jeesh
@titinegruta9532 Жыл бұрын
Super...super.
@toddlecher40974 жыл бұрын
we just had a guy here in portland, OR selling exact GMC looked like it was off show room floor amazing condition
@shirleylake77383 жыл бұрын
Sold my dads GMC 1993 Van Dura, Explorer 2 yrs ago ,interior mint conditionHe had a rebuilt engine put in it.small amount of rust on rear wheel well. Miss it still.
@luckyfinds15 жыл бұрын
GREAT VIDEO GUYS.
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
joe demeter Thanks, Joe!
@donwat915 жыл бұрын
I love those GMC , I know you going to enjoy it. I'm sure you've seen them painted with todays paint scheme . Ooh man that really makes them stand out. There was a company a few years ago buying up these GMC's rehab the insides and painting them with new paint schemes. I don't if there still in business. There some KZbin videos of them and the guy that buys them to race. Enjoy ,Stay safe and go RV'ing. Don
@doghouse4165 жыл бұрын
Hey, that was a fun video, thanks!!
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
Dog House Thanks for the nice comment!
@nightfall224 жыл бұрын
Soooo cool!
@kabzak6 жыл бұрын
Awesome coach and video.
@TheWolfeFam6 жыл бұрын
kabzak thank you!
@MsJinkerson4 жыл бұрын
I always want one a G.M.C. motorhome
@TheWolfeFam4 жыл бұрын
You should get one.
@MichaelOKeefe20096 жыл бұрын
0:00 HEY this is Mike Mozart of JeepersMedia and KZbin bringing you the coolest products of yesterday and today!
@titinegruta9532 Жыл бұрын
Super....super
@9thGenerationCajun5 жыл бұрын
I found my dad one of these back in 03" it was all original he paid $2k for it and lived in it 8 years. He ended up giving it away in 2010.
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
9thGenerationCajun A very cool "tiny house"!
@dammitboy35764 жыл бұрын
Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats.........awesome.
@WideWorldofTrains5 жыл бұрын
Those are cool old motorhomes, I see them on Ebay sometimes
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
Wide World of Trains They are cool, but it takes a lot of work to keep them moving.
@sknemo4 жыл бұрын
Bought one last January.
@TheWolfeFam4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Maybe we’ll see you at a rally.
@sknemo4 жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam Afraid not, my wife was recently diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease. Probably be selling the motorhome.
@jasoncarpp77425 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!
@quikgt5 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid!
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@nickwilczynski36845 жыл бұрын
You guys are awesome. Fantastic journey and fantastic vid too!
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
Nick Wilczynski Thanks, Nick! I appreciate the nice comment!!!
@AndrewKendall71 Жыл бұрын
I've always wondered if there's a way to start a process of isolating one rattle... and the next... and eventually get pretty close to no rattles.
@jerrypalmer13704 жыл бұрын
I know this is an old video but I spotted one of those in a yard in Pahrump Nevada today
@TheRealCobraBurnout5 жыл бұрын
This was fun to watch!
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
TheRealCobraBurnout Thanks for the nice comment!
@Desertfox923085 жыл бұрын
The previous owner obviously did some maintenance on the rig...has the engine/transmission been over hauled? Nice coach, just subscribed!
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
I don't think Adam found any receipts indicating anything was rebuilt, but both are super strong. It's a nice, quiet, smooth ride.
@adamb61205 жыл бұрын
Tranny was rebuilt in 1995. Engine has never been cracked open which I love, all original and runs fantastic!
@bobmcnally7365 жыл бұрын
adam burleson qqql
@farmingfishingfamilyontari28143 жыл бұрын
Just sell the house woman. Lots of people would want to live there
@draizwrm5 жыл бұрын
1000 mile drive, 2000 round trip ? nice adventure
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
Mr_Wizard Pretty much...
@WanderlustEstate5 жыл бұрын
I averaged 10.1 mpg. Ranged from 7.6 to 12.08. Lowest in the Smokies and highest was heading down hill into Duluth from St. Paul.
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
Wanderlust Estate I really liked watching your GMC adventures. I have a ton of content, but just haven't had time to edit it. Are you still in California?
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
Wanderlust Estate I really liked watching your GMC adventures. I have a ton of content, but just haven't had time to edit it. Are you still in California?
@WanderlustEstate5 жыл бұрын
Yes, if you're here to we should get together. I could use a GMC fix. Haha. I really wish that I could have afforded to keep and finish mine. Now I will watch yours, so you gotta put them out.
@tjlarson98595 жыл бұрын
Maybe add a short description of your itinerary, or a time-list? 5 minutes into the video, I WILL finish, but it's not quite clear where you came from you're headed. ;-)
@wildcoyote344 жыл бұрын
always wanted one of these motorhomes but never found one i my area ,, i found a much neater machine though ,,2 years ago now i bought this GMC's Ancestor ,,a 1947 GMC PD3751 motorcoach RV conversion ,,it's 72 years old and i would drive it anywhere ,it's of course diesel ,powered by a 6-71 detroit 2 stroke diesel
@TheWolfeFam4 жыл бұрын
A silverside? Oh man, those are so cool!!!
@wildcoyote344 жыл бұрын
@The Wolfe Fam yes it's a silversides ,i love it too ,bought it ready to run , i haven't had to work on the engine or anything yet did some updates to thr RV conversion and some electrical and power generation updates it's a great old piece of history ,and very fun to drive once you get used to the column mounted 4 speed gear shift it's a bit noisy though ,unlike the GMC you bought , that old 2 stroke is loud even with the proper muffler
@NotSoCrazyNinja4 жыл бұрын
Out of six years of casually looking, I only saw one and it was gone quick.
@wildcoyote344 жыл бұрын
@Mark Reaves I found mine on craigslist in western nebraska about a 7 hour drive from me ,,guy had been trying to sell it for most of a year and he said nobody had made a serious offer ,or they didn't know how to drive it ,,took me a few tries to get it to do what i wanted but proved to be very easy to drive for a 35ft long vehicle with manual steering ,,and a big plus i didn't expect ,,the 3751 cuts through the air pretty easy and cross winds don't bother it near as much as a normal big square class A RV because it's round on both ends and on top by the time i arrived home i was comfortable driving 70mph in the bus it's top speed has increased as well courtesy of some new larger tires ,12.5R-24.5 from the spec 11Rs,increased my top speed to 74mph wide open with the 6-71 bouncing on the governor which it'll do happily all day,,and average an astonishing 11.5 mpg on the freeway i paid $15,000 cash for the bus and have added almost $12,000 in upgrades mostly heating and power generation equipment
@spankyranger88425 жыл бұрын
For it being that old it looks good, what size motor and mpg ?
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
Spanky Ranger - it is a 403 and gets around 9 mpg
@pdx6505 жыл бұрын
My wife and I have two revcons a ‘73 and a ‘75. The gmc motorhome was partly based on the revcon design.
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
pdx650 I love those early Revcons!!
@pdx6505 жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam And, as you know (I'm guessing) they are the flat noses. Slant noses were new in '78.
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
pdx650 Yea, I saw one this weekend in California. The other one I like is the Cortez. I saw one last year that someone widened by 1'. I can't believe the work it took to do that.
@pdx6505 жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam My wife and I have a few things like a '53 Spartanette Tandem, a '63 GMC Carryall. Before Lawsons' Landing, Dillon Beach, CA closed down as a trailer residential June 2016, there were people that had been living there for decades in their trailers. California, in it's infinite wisdom said, we're shutting this place down for good and turning it into a park and weekend getaway place. The only remaining long term resident that was able to stay in his Spartan trailer is because he has been in a wheel chair since he was a child. I forget his name, but we had dinner with him and he is a really good guy. My wife found out about the place closing and we were able to buy two 43 foot long 1953 Spartan Royal Mansions for cheap.
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
pdx650 I just googled that. Looks like a beautiful place! Spartans are cool as well!
@jackmacer7185 жыл бұрын
Awesome man!!! I'm going to check the videos out!
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
jack Macer -Thanks! I need to upload some more. I've got a ton of content.
@DaVe-zw2ok4 жыл бұрын
8:27 breaking bad lady!! Ahahahahhahaha !!!!
@yesmendo114 жыл бұрын
Jim Bounds has the molds
@xbox360rulz5 жыл бұрын
Epic video guys!
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
xbox360rulz Thanks!!!
@bluesharp595 жыл бұрын
Hello and gave you a Thumbs Up !
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
bluesharp59 Thank you!
@bluesharp595 жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam You are welcome and you all have fun.
@thewaitingape5 жыл бұрын
Sweet ride. You look like a fun crew.
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
thewaitingape thanks! I'll post some new videos soon. These guys are a lot of fun to hang out with.
@tinab60325 жыл бұрын
What a fun trip
@MrFIZZYMann4 жыл бұрын
Re-Engine a GMC Motorhome with a Chevrolet 7.4 (454) VORTEC (from Very Late 90's) would be a Good Idea I Think. + Maybe find out IF It's Possible to Find a More Modern Auto Box with More Gears.
@dougc1905 жыл бұрын
What a great video with a bunch of guys I love GMC motorhomes. How fast were you guys cruising on the way back? And I believe Doug Thorley Headers still makes a tri y for that motorhome. Look like a fun trip I'm envious
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
Doug C Thanks, Doug! It is a lot of fun hanging out with these guys. I think he's got headers on his wish list.
@adamb61205 жыл бұрын
Doug, maybe 60 to 65 mph. Great time!
@dougc1905 жыл бұрын
It sure sounds like it. 60 65 is perfect for that GMC with only a 3 speed
@dougc1905 жыл бұрын
Here is a site for you if you don't already have it. www.appliedgmc.com/index.itml
@fradaja5 жыл бұрын
Ok I'm I'm coming from the uk to Washington state , to buy one of these, I'm then going to drive it to Baltimore , I have one question , how do yo empty the grey and black tanks ?
@adamb61204 жыл бұрын
fradaja your previous owner should have the hose for you to drain with. Easy open and close valve system.
@chrishutch456 жыл бұрын
Love those GMC’s
@TheWolfeFam6 жыл бұрын
Chris Hutch We do too! More GMC stuff to come. I've got partners in crime now.
@chrishutch456 жыл бұрын
So that wasn’t the purchasing of your motorhome?
@TheWolfeFam6 жыл бұрын
Chris Hutch no, that was my friend, Adam's. That happened just a couple of weeks ago.
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures5 жыл бұрын
Were you guys rolling west out of Phoenix Friday night? Pretty uncommon to see two GMC motor homes in a convoy.....
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
Tom's Tinkering and Adventures We had ourselves a convoy! Yep, that was Adam and I. LOL
@TomsTinkeringandAdventures5 жыл бұрын
The Wolfe Fam 😂 That’s great! I just watched your video last week, otherwise I wouldn’t have thought twice. I was riding my motorcycle from Colorado Springs to San Diego. Hope you had a great trip.
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
Tom's Tinkering and Adventures Safe travels, Tom! Maybe we'll catch you on the flip side.
@catthomas30975 ай бұрын
I think that's more a ben 10 RV than BB
@SJsmixedAdventures5 жыл бұрын
I’m looking forward to watching your journey, I am preparing for mine...
@k-mehrenworthallrightsrese5775 жыл бұрын
MADMAX an THUNDERDOME,APPOLYON RISING.NUMBER OF MAN,666
@chetsjug5 жыл бұрын
that ring you pulled out from beside the driver seat with all the holes in it I believe you put that over your lug nuts on your wheels so that the lug wrench does not scratch the paint or sometimes the Chrome of a MAG wheel when they take the lug nuts off and on. It's just a wheel protector. but you'll have to get it and put it over the lug nuts to see if I'm right or if I'm a twit
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
I think it had to do with the ignition. The previous owner must have narrowed down some intermittent problems to the ignition but never got around to installing the new parts.
@chetsjug5 жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam maybe it was smaller than I thought? Yeah there is an HEI ring on top of the distributor that looks like that oops oh well. I always tried to get with my experience
@chetsjug5 жыл бұрын
@@TheWolfeFam I was about 14 or so when these were brand-new maybe younger and I always wanted one because I'm always been a GM truck fan. not to mention they were cool fiberglass like a Corvette and all the other motor homes were stamped tin.... I'm jealous but I'll survive since I now have two 1976 Harvest motorhomes, one class A1 & one Class C.I got them both essentially free do some horse-trading and a guy owed me a debt that I would never see again so he gave me his motor home. The class C is 3 axle. Anyway good luck with your project that's a badass find.
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
Chet's Jug Thanks. And thanks for lending some advice!
@michaelzietlow2805 жыл бұрын
LOL when I read the subject I thought you found a 40 year old GMC motorhome with only 2000 miles on it and 30 hours on the genset.
@adamb61205 жыл бұрын
Michael Zietlow that would be a dream find!
@markwhitehead16584 жыл бұрын
So did I lol
@chrisj1974384 жыл бұрын
I like how you pay the plane as you’re boarding. I do the same thing.
@TheWolfeFam4 жыл бұрын
Paying respect ✊ 😎
@samlsd97115 жыл бұрын
8:08 Duuuuude!!! 😂😆🤣😂😆🤣😂😆🤣😂😆🤣 I fell off my chair
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
Sam LSD Hahaha! That was a lot of fun!
@daveroe86125 жыл бұрын
great video ! Just curious why you guys did not run the generator so you could power the roof air conditioners?
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
Dave Roe We did. It worked like a champ, but we were driving into the sun on a 100+ degree day. It just couldn't keep up. Since then, he got his dash AC to work which helps a lot.
@coltongoff4565 жыл бұрын
Gotta love Dire Straits!
@TheWolfeFam5 жыл бұрын
Colton Goff456 I don't remember that being in there. Those guys like their 80s music though.