We almost purchased one when the Oldsmobile dealer in Ft. Lauderdale unveiled them in '73. We now live in Okeechobee and have been by the shop there and looking at what Jeff has!
would not expect the facts. Thanks for sharing. I have found you can transaxle the cadillac FWD diesel, and the 6.5 to the old 455 transaxle in this motorhome. Amazing history. I personally like the winnebago on the truck frames...gm/ford/dodge motors .they are not bankrupt or whatever it is that guy said. you can even rebuild an old travco with dodge etc etc. if it has the big 3, you can keep it going with ingenuity and lots of new parts.
I love this video. It is really nice to see people out there who are preserving and supporting a piece of automotive history for future generations. I also own a vintage RV; a 1984 Fleetwood Pace Arrow Eleganza, and I can appreciate the responsibilities which comes with owning and maintaining these classic machines. It is definitely not for everyone but for the people who do own them they are irreplaceable.
@@jasoncarpp7742 I believe it all boiled down to GM's profitability in making turnkey motorhomes. The bean counters of the day determined pickup trucks were more profitable so GMC motorhome production was axed. How ironic that almost 50 years later during the current UAW strike the auto industry is still defending pickups as their most profitable products.
@@Dadcam_Can Typical bean counters. All they seem to care about is making money and controlling spending. They don't seem to care about how popular a vehicle is or how good the craftsmanship is.
either this, or a couple other models from other makers such as Dodge that are older than this one and actually GMC somehow 'borrowed' if not stole the same idea from them although GMC did a much better job especially because this one's smaller than the other two AND better too!
So you got to know that these things were built to last respective to the body. Most Motor homes of that era have had their roofs replaced by now, if they survived at all. I think the Travco, GMC and I think there was one other that had the fiberglass roof/body designs that seems to hold off the elements better than the others. My 72 Winnebago had an aluminum roof that pitted from the inside do to the glue they used....had pin holes everywhere...replaced in in the early 80's.
On my 77 palm beach it had an original window sticker price of $ 66,000. Its been a few years since I've seen it and now I can't find it but it was bought from Ackerman Buick GMC in Saint Louis Mo
I had a couple come up to me at MGMGMC, a renowned GMC shop in SoCal, headed by Miguel Mendez, THE GMC guru. This couple came by looked at my coach and sniffed; "Well... it's not a GMC". I responded;" No, indeed. There can only be ONE #1''. You see, Revcon asked for 60 Toronado stub frames a month which stirred GMC to play catch up and start their motorhome project fully two years after John Hall began Revcon production. I own a very early Revcon (71-0004), designed by the stepson of Wally Byam (yes, that Wally Byam) and the very first to design and produce a Toronado FWD motorhome. Sorry, but Revcons while using the very same drive train, are more durable, aren't as susceptible to rot. GMCs can sag from wood structure getting wet, then entry doors get sticky. Just saying. Revcons are all aluminum, weigh less and just don't rot away They don't require many thousands of dollars to rehab basic structural components. Like GMC, all engine, trans, brake and other things are readily available.
If only there were places like this all over the USA, where owners could take their Motorhomes for service, maintenance, and possibly upgrades. I'm from Washington state, nowhere near Florida.
You are absolutely right. I will chalk this up to a learning experience. I'm not used to interviewing people. Thank for watching and the creative criticism.
Larry, - No.No.Noo. the chassis is a one off special & built light !!! These can have a 6,5lt Diesel replacing the Gas motor.up front. But why,, Gas is smooth & quite, & the Diesel is sitting by your Bum. If you want a Pusher. - Buy a pusher RV, - like a Prevost... Hell Yea.
Great video of a great motorhome, but the interviewer talks too much, not letting the gentleman answer the questions! Next time you do a video like this ask a question and then shut up and let the person answer!
Great to see specialists so passionate about their work.
There was another US company that built & sold motor homes from their Detroit plant. They started in 1963 to 1985. It was the Dodge Travco Motor Home.
Not the same thing, tho, since it was a Travco body on a Dodge chassis. If the entire thing was built by Dodge, then it would be comparable.
We almost purchased one when the Oldsmobile dealer in Ft. Lauderdale unveiled them in '73. We now live in Okeechobee and have been by the shop there and looking at what Jeff has!
Would that have been KING OLDS ?
would not expect the facts. Thanks for sharing. I have found you can transaxle the cadillac FWD diesel, and the 6.5 to the old 455 transaxle in this motorhome. Amazing history. I personally like the winnebago on the truck frames...gm/ford/dodge motors .they are not bankrupt or whatever it is that guy said. you can even rebuild an old travco with dodge etc etc. if it has the big 3, you can keep it going with ingenuity and lots of new parts.
As a guy from Europe, I can only dream of seing one of these in person one day
Thank you very much these were very helpful
I love this video. It is really nice to see people out there who are preserving and supporting a piece of automotive history for future generations. I also own a vintage RV; a 1984 Fleetwood Pace Arrow Eleganza, and I can appreciate the responsibilities which comes with owning and maintaining these classic machines. It is definitely not for everyone but for the people who do own them they are irreplaceable.
I agree. It's a shame that they were discontinued when they were.
@@jasoncarpp7742 I believe it all boiled down to GM's profitability in making turnkey motorhomes. The bean counters of the day determined pickup trucks were more profitable so GMC motorhome production was axed. How ironic that almost 50 years later during the current UAW strike the auto industry is still defending pickups as their most profitable products.
@@Dadcam_Can Typical bean counters. All they seem to care about is making money and controlling spending. They don't seem to care about how popular a vehicle is or how good the craftsmanship is.
Amazing video!! I want one so bad!
I love the steering wheel on the original Palm Beach GMC Motorhome. Very nice. 🙂
This is my dream RV, a GMC.
either this, or a couple other models from other makers such as Dodge that are older than this one and actually GMC somehow 'borrowed' if not stole the same idea from them although GMC did a much better job especially because this one's smaller than the other two AND better too!
@@dadautube 6t t 6th
Excellent information! Take care not to talk OVER the person just after you asked a question.
and handle the camera a little more cautiously as well: not too fast!
i was thinking the same..let the man answer if u ask a question..but love the vid no hate
So you got to know that these things were built to last respective to the body. Most Motor homes of that era have had their roofs replaced by now, if they survived at all. I think the Travco, GMC and I think there was one other that had the fiberglass roof/body designs that seems to hold off the elements better than the others. My 72 Winnebago had an aluminum roof that pitted from the inside do to the glue they used....had pin holes everywhere...replaced in in the early 80's.
On my 77 palm beach it had an original window sticker price of $ 66,000. Its been a few years since I've seen it and now I can't find it but it was bought from Ackerman Buick GMC in Saint Louis Mo
WOW!
I had a couple come up to me at MGMGMC, a renowned GMC shop in SoCal, headed by Miguel Mendez, THE GMC guru.
This couple came by looked at my coach and sniffed; "Well... it's not a GMC". I responded;" No, indeed. There can only be ONE #1''. You see, Revcon asked for 60 Toronado stub frames a month which stirred GMC to play catch up and start their motorhome project fully two years after John Hall began Revcon production. I own a very early Revcon (71-0004), designed by the stepson of Wally Byam (yes, that Wally Byam) and the very first to design and produce a Toronado FWD motorhome. Sorry, but Revcons while using the very same drive train, are more durable, aren't as susceptible to rot. GMCs can sag from wood structure getting wet, then entry doors get sticky. Just saying. Revcons are all aluminum, weigh less and just don't rot away They don't require many thousands of dollars to rehab basic structural components. Like GMC, all engine, trans, brake and other things are readily available.
Nice honestly
If only there were places like this all over the USA, where owners could take their Motorhomes for service, maintenance, and possibly upgrades. I'm from Washington state, nowhere near Florida.
Does this place have a website? Or at least a phone number? You should add that to the video information.
I've always wondered where Cliff Claven went after Cheers
i was thinking the same thing
literally his twin!!
I'd buy a GMC Motorhome if I had someone to share the travel experience.
I want one so bad😳🤞🙏
Carl Hursh : I want one to , I worked in the Factory where they were built !
@@robertsample42 I want one..!!!
A Red one.
A 1977 one.
A Big Block 455ci one.
A 44 year old baby. Hell yea
The guy doing the interview should have said.
Give us a tour.
And Kept quite from then on.
I find them way more attractive than the Winnebago of the same decade, and even more attractive than anything produced today.
If these things were so "far ahead of their time", why wasn't this superior design concept adopted in future times?
Is this the RV from the movie stripes?
Yes it is
Are all those RV's in the for sale or are those customers RV waiting to get rebuilt?
They have both there. Quite a few were for sale.
Honestly great video, but ya did sorta cut in on the guy several times as hes talking ..but if he didnt mind, we shouldnt mind, cool vid.
You're absolutely right. If I could have a chance to do this video over, I would but live and learn. Thanks for watching!
Who is interviewing whom hŕre?
There's one of these in Norway now? Lmao.
Looking for a 23ft
Hey Peter!! I am in Florida and have a 23 ft for sale!! Has many upgrades!!
@@susancrooks1948 great can you send photos to 6619799447 thks
I found the video you were looking for:
th-cam.com/video/up8qwjMWCnM/w-d-xo.html
The suspension test can be seen at 3:30
Dodg put out a motor home.
Lol, 2000 miles? Not sure he understands how big this country is. Unless he means that most his customers come from Alaska and south America.
From Las Vegas to Okeechobee is over 2,400 miles, so yes over 2,000 miles is not unheard of.
Cool video. However, I want to hear the other people talk, not hear you go "OK", "OK" , "UH HUH" and talk over them the whole time.
You are absolutely right. I will chalk this up to a learning experience. I'm not used to interviewing people. Thank for watching and the creative criticism.
@@happywanderers2186 and please move the camera around A LOT more slowly! this way the viewer gets nauseous really! it created headaches!
@@dadautube , thanks for watching. Making this video was surely a learning experience for sure. If I had it to do over, it would be much better!
Can they convert the engine to a diesel pusher?
No
Larry, - No.No.Noo. the chassis is a one off special & built light !!!
These can have a 6,5lt Diesel replacing the Gas motor.up front.
But why,, Gas is smooth & quite, & the Diesel is sitting by your Bum.
If you want a Pusher. -
Buy a pusher RV, - like a Prevost... Hell Yea.
Great video of a great motorhome, but the interviewer talks too much, not letting the gentleman answer the questions! Next time you do a video like this ask a question and then shut up and let the person answer!
horrible camera work im dizzy