$27,000
Chillicothe, Missouri
Category
Class A
Length
26
Posted Over 1 Month
Our 1976 GMC Palm Beach Motorhome has had practically every system or major component replaced or upgraded in the past 10 years. In 2011, we spared no expense in replacing the entire drivetrain starting with a balanced and blueprinted Mondello 455. Dyno tested at 300 h.p. and 510 ft/lbs of torque at 3,000 rpm, (peak h.p. is 385 @ 4,600 rpm) it includes roller rockers and lifters for today's reduced-zinc motor oils. A high-flow water pump, re-cored radiator, and finned aluminum trans and diff covers keeps everything cool. As long as the engine was out, we went ahead with a new transmission from Manny Trovao, the premier builder of TH425 transmissions for GMC motorhomes. A new 3.55 final drive, Springfield Ignition distributor, ceramic coated headers and a new stainless steel exhaust system rounded out the $20,000 package. We have since put about 8,000 trouble-free miles on it.Over the 10 years of ownership, we've freshened and upgraded much of the interior. While not as original as we would like, we always strived to adhere to the funky 70's feel while tastefully updating. Darker green cut-pile carpet replaced the bright green shag. We used green-tint cork flooring in the main areas that is easy to sweep out but still muffles road noise. The upholstery is an easy-to-clean outdoor furniture print. Removal of the original range necessitated a new dark green countertop. A microwave sits where the original oven did and the cooktop was removed for more counter space. A new Dometic RV fridge replaced the old one, finished in wood laminate that is indistinguishable from the adjacent original. Power front seats were added, as well as extra gauges, and new windshields were added in the cockpit.An extra set of Alcoa 16" aluminum wheels are included in addition to the original 16-1/2" original wheels and hubcaps. Exterior paint is all original except the lower half of the driver's side. The furnace replacement required cutting new ventilation holes and patching the original ones. An outside shower was added at the same time and fresh paint covers these improvements. New in 2006: Upholstery, cork/carpet flooring, front power seats, fridge, water tank, furnace, sink, faucet, countertop, porcelain toilet, headliner, tires, 4-bag rear suspension system, rebuilt steering box, new windshield, all 6 wheel bearings. New in 2007: Roof pod, blinds, stereo, subwoofer. New in 2008: 3.55 final drive, Ragusa final drive cover, new water heater. New in 2009: Ragusa transmission pan, 2" receiver hitch, new cruise control module. New in 2010: Recored radiator, Flowcool high-flow engine water pump, Auto Meter gauges. New in 2011: Mondello 455 engine, carburetor, Springfield ignition, transmission, ceramic coated headers, stainless steel exhaust. New in 2012: Ragusa step, roof A/C unit, engine A/C compressor. New in 2013: Onan 4kw generator, outdoor speakers and subwoofer. New in 2014: second roof A/C unit. New in 2016: freshwater pump, CV boots.
