The '73-'78 GMC Motorhome - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**special-K** · 10-17-2018, 08:20 AM

It ain't no squarebody, but sure is a cool piece of GMC from that era.

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CG · 10-17-2018, 08:25 AM

I always thought those things were cool and ahead of their time. Oooo, maybe we should have a sub forum?

**richard2717** · 10-17-2018, 08:57 AM

My grand mom had one when she lived in Key Largo FL. I always thought they were cool. She gave me a hotwheels version of it for Christmas one year and I still have it

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**FleetsidePaul** · 10-17-2018, 09:38 AM

I've always loved these. There is a guy up here selling one. (Pricey $$$) Wife says yes. Checkbook says no.

Coley · 10-17-2018, 09:54 AM

I always like those....with their 455 Toronado front wheel drivetrains, if I recall right.
The movie 'Stripes' really etched those into my mind...lol

Neat units for sure.

Coley

**Palf70Step** · 10-17-2018, 01:30 PM

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-17-2018, 01:42 PM

I have a friend with one and it's a nice rig

**leddzepp** · 10-17-2018, 01:45 PM

If you see one in a junkyard, grab the tilt column out of it. The steering shaft is the same length as a truck column and you don’t have to collapse your intermediate shaft like you do when using a van column.

100%Chevy · 10-17-2018, 01:55 PM

I'd trade my 86,G-30 motorhome (and some cash)for one of those if I could find one in decent shape.
They are hard to come by,and when you do find one,it's pretty rough.
I wish GM still made them.
Mike.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 10-17-2018, 02:48 PM

Those come up for sale occasionally, I was seriously thinking about one in this area last week. However I remember those FWD TH425s were no fun to R+R. I wonder if any shops around here would even try to R+R one of those. It wouldn't be cheap probably, if my hazy memories are at all accurate. -BA

kingsolver72 · 10-17-2018, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coley

I always like those....with their 455 Toronado front wheel drivetrains, if I recall right.
The movie 'Stripes' really etched those into my mind...lol

Neat units for sure.

Coley

“That’s a fact jack”

**davischevy** · 10-17-2018, 10:43 PM

Some of them had the 403 Old engine. Have you looked at the prices? Nice ones are bringing some big bucks.

**special-K** · 10-17-2018, 11:18 PM

They say most made are still on the road.

**truckster** · 10-17-2018, 11:28 PM

I love the pic of the lime green GMC towing the Pinto.

Seriously, though, they were designed and built really well.

**special-K** · 10-18-2018, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davischevy

Some of them had the 403 Old engine. Have you looked at the prices? Nice ones are bringing some big bucks.

I think that happened the last two years, 77/78. These were dropped from the line to allow GMC to focus on the medium heavies because they saw more market. RV designers were ahead of their time. Been counters and marketing team, no vision of the future. The high-end RV market has done nothing but grow since. Imagine these with Duramax power now

CG · 10-18-2018, 08:22 AM

The one with flames would be cool, without the flames. The one towing the boat, I like the mags, and ugh I hate to admit it but I like the graphics, and that they match the boat. The one in the design labs grill looks like a Pacer lol. The other two just don't work with their graphics for me. Why do all modern trailers and motor homes in this size range have those stupid graphics? ... Wait, IMO =)

**davischevy** · 10-18-2018, 11:33 AM

I read that 8,000 of them are estimated to be still on the road.

68C15 · 10-20-2018, 07:55 AM

Weren't they also made by Revcon?

The rear suspension is a work of art. Finding replacement rubber springs isn't easy.

When I worked at the truck shop a guy inherited one and I "was chosen" to do a carb rebuild and tune up then fix the suspension. That would be one of the many reasons I'll never own a motor home

**special-K** · 10-20-2018, 08:07 AM

That suspension was one-off for sure. A great design, but I'm sure parts are a challenge. But with 8,000 on the road and interest increasing, I see a market for replacement parts.

**fine69** · 10-20-2018, 10:13 AM

I want one. Bad

**davischevy** · 10-20-2018, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68C15

Weren't they also made by Revcon?

The rear suspension is a work of art. Finding replacement rubber springs isn't easy.

When I worked at the truck shop a guy inherited one and I "was chosen" to do a carb rebuild and tune up then fix the suspension. That would be one of the many reasons I'll never own a motor home

Are those rear axles similar to Dexter Torflex axles?

BR3W CITY · 10-20-2018, 10:56 AM

I JUST watched that video and was thinking about these things lol.

**special-K** · 10-20-2018, 09:38 PM

Let's all get one!

All I know is it looks like this from the side:

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And look what someone did:

dieseldawg142 · 10-21-2018, 12:28 AM

"And look what someone did:"
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put the stock headlights and grille back in, ditch the funky grafixs and that would be righteous...

**Boog** · 10-21-2018, 01:17 AM

Is that the stock rear suspension Tim? I know what few times I drove one the thing rode great like it was on air. I had no idea it really was.

That last pic, I think I've seen something like it in a movie maybe..

10-17-2018, 08:25 AM	#2
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10-17-2018, 08:57 AM	#3
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10-17-2018, 09:54 AM	#5
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: The '73-'78 GMC Motorhome I always like those....with their 455 Toronado front wheel drivetrains, if I recall right. The movie 'Stripes' really etched those into my mind...lol Neat units for sure. Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

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10-17-2018, 01:45 PM	#8
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,981	Re: The '73-'78 GMC Motorhome If you see one in a junkyard, grab the tilt column out of it. The steering shaft is the same length as a truck column and you don’t have to collapse your intermediate shaft like you do when using a van column. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

10-17-2018, 01:55 PM	#9
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: The '73-'78 GMC Motorhome I'd trade my 86,G-30 motorhome (and some cash)for one of those if I could find one in decent shape. They are hard to come by,and when you do find one,it's pretty rough. I wish GM still made them. Mike.

10-17-2018, 02:48 PM	#10
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,855	Re: The '73-'78 GMC Motorhome Those come up for sale occasionally, I was seriously thinking about one in this area last week. However I remember those FWD TH425s were no fun to R+R. I wonder if any shops around here would even try to R+R one of those. It wouldn't be cheap probably, if my hazy memories are at all accurate. -BA __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent.

10-17-2018, 10:43 PM	#12
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,789	Re: The '73-'78 GMC Motorhome Some of them had the 403 Old engine. Have you looked at the prices? Nice ones are bringing some big bucks. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

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10-18-2018, 08:22 AM	#16
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,778	Re: The '73-'78 GMC Motorhome The one with flames would be cool, without the flames. The one towing the boat, I like the mags, and ugh I hate to admit it but I like the graphics, and that they match the boat. The one in the design labs grill looks like a Pacer lol. The other two just don't work with their graphics for me. Why do all modern trailers and motor homes in this size range have those stupid graphics? ... Wait, IMO =)

10-18-2018, 11:33 AM	#17
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10-20-2018, 07:55 AM	#18
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10-20-2018, 08:07 AM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: The '73-'78 GMC Motorhome That suspension was one-off for sure. A great design, but I'm sure parts are a challenge. But with 8,000 on the road and interest increasing, I see a market for replacement parts. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-20-2018, 10:13 AM	#20
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10-20-2018, 09:38 PM	#23
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: The '73-'78 GMC Motorhome Let's all get one! All I know is it looks like this from the side: And look what someone did: Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-21-2018, 12:28 AM	#24
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10-21-2018, 01:17 AM	#25
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,957	Re: The '73-'78 GMC Motorhome Is that the stock rear suspension Tim? I know what few times I drove one the thing rode great like it was on air. I had no idea it really was. That last pic, I think I've seen something like it in a movie maybe.. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

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