Hello all,
I have been sneaking around this forum obtaining knowledge and insight for a couple of months now.I finally registered today because I would like some opinions from the RV vetrans.
I will try to make this as short as possible and get right to the point.
I have been interested in obtaining a Class A RV for the last severeral month's ,prices have fallen drastically(too affordability).I have been looking everywhere and today I ran across a 1978 GMC ELEGANZA II with 75,500 miles on the Oldsmobile 403.
It has been sitting for about 2 years and has water damage ,ceiling falling and rear bedroom floor is rotting. I don't think it's all that bad,it is otherwise a very clean rv ,but what do I know I am a "NEWBIE". I inspected the vehicle and it seems to be otherwise sound.The body is in awsome condition for a 78 and I noticed the roof looked its has been repaired sloppy. The cabinets are still in very good condition no warping or swelling from water and appliances seem to be in working order. I would strip it out and salvage as much as possible. I know I can do a far better job in sealing and waterproofing than previously done. I have several friends who are mechanics and I am pretty handy myself when dealing with the cosmetics.
I guess what I am trying to say is I am not worried about the mechanical part, that can be handled by the power of "COLD BUDWEISER".
I need to know what a fair price to offer is,I don't like to offend anyone,But I know it's not worth $4k to me when he told me that's what he wanted,I told him I am not a player for this price and he asked what would I pay?
"THAT'S WHY I AM HERE, Can someone give me an idea what it's worth, knowing it's not road ready and not gonna be cheap to get it road ready!
This will be a project vehicle that I can work on with my 5 boys and get some quality time in and make it our tailgate vehicle...GO CARDINALS ! (Not a NEWBIE with them :laugh: ) .
I guess I am really strong on this because of how immaculte this Rv's interior was and how his home and yard and just the overall character of this guy,I give alot of points to first impression. I think him getting older is what happened to the rv.
SoRRy for rambling,
Just wanna be one of the boys on the road, all advice accepted,
Thanks in advance,
Frank
I have been sneaking around this forum obtaining knowledge and insight for a couple of months now.I finally registered today because I would like some opinions from the RV vetrans.
I will try to make this as short as possible and get right to the point.
I have been interested in obtaining a Class A RV for the last severeral month's ,prices have fallen drastically(too affordability).I have been looking everywhere and today I ran across a 1978 GMC ELEGANZA II with 75,500 miles on the Oldsmobile 403.
It has been sitting for about 2 years and has water damage ,ceiling falling and rear bedroom floor is rotting. I don't think it's all that bad,it is otherwise a very clean rv ,but what do I know I am a "NEWBIE". I inspected the vehicle and it seems to be otherwise sound.The body is in awsome condition for a 78 and I noticed the roof looked its has been repaired sloppy. The cabinets are still in very good condition no warping or swelling from water and appliances seem to be in working order. I would strip it out and salvage as much as possible. I know I can do a far better job in sealing and waterproofing than previously done. I have several friends who are mechanics and I am pretty handy myself when dealing with the cosmetics.
I guess what I am trying to say is I am not worried about the mechanical part, that can be handled by the power of "COLD BUDWEISER".
I need to know what a fair price to offer is,I don't like to offend anyone,But I know it's not worth $4k to me when he told me that's what he wanted,I told him I am not a player for this price and he asked what would I pay?
"THAT'S WHY I AM HERE, Can someone give me an idea what it's worth, knowing it's not road ready and not gonna be cheap to get it road ready!
This will be a project vehicle that I can work on with my 5 boys and get some quality time in and make it our tailgate vehicle...GO CARDINALS ! (Not a NEWBIE with them :laugh: ) .
I guess I am really strong on this because of how immaculte this Rv's interior was and how his home and yard and just the overall character of this guy,I give alot of points to first impression. I think him getting older is what happened to the rv.
SoRRy for rambling,
Just wanna be one of the boys on the road, all advice accepted,
Thanks in advance,
Frank