What a gorgeous built! HEY! GMC! If you're listening to potential customers, THIS IS WHAT WE WANT! Not those new versions made today that are so dark and cramped! GMC, please considering bringing to marked a new, UPDATED version of the motorhomes! All the things mentioned here as the upgrades would be a great starting point for your engineers. Yeah yeah. I know it won't happen. LOL But hey! A guy can dream, right!?
My dad and mom bought one of these back in the mid 90's. Traveled the usa for years. The front wheel drive was over the top! Go anywhere. Do anything! Love it.
The powertrain is 100% Toronado with the 455 CU engine and the sidewinder transmission, connected to the engine by a mesh chain. The Toronado was originally assembled on a dedicated assembly line in Lansing, MI; I used to walk by that line every day, in the late 60's early 70's. It was the most hand-built car in all of GM. The assy line was off in one corner of the huge Olds main assembly plant. The engine and transmission were mounted on a cradle/sub-frame, then the Toronado body mated to the powertrain. Periodically, an engine/tranny/frame set was assembled, but pulled off the line, and never installed in a Toronado. That powertrain unit was then diverted and shipped to the site where the GMC RV was assembled. Voila, the powertrain was installed in the RV. So all GMC RV's of this vintage were running GM Olds Toronado powertrains from Lansing, MI.
This is my idea of what a motorhome should be. It's smaller than most of today's RVs, and yet it looks like two adults could live in it comfortably. I'd buy one if I had someone to share in the experience. I'd keep as much of the GMC Motorhome as original as possible, but I'd also upgrade a few things to make it more modern. 🙂
It is one of the most beautiful GMC I’ve ever seen even better than the company that’s in Florida that rebuilts them excellent job even though I know it was six years ago I would buy it in a heartbeat
This is my idea of what a motorhome should be. It's small enough that anyone with a driver's license can drive, but it's also large enough, at 26' that one could live in it comfortably while travelling.
otro proyecto...........guau, que belleza. Motorhome soñado para mí, precioso, iconico y elegante. Felicitaciones y sigan adelante con esas restauraciones. Espectacular
Absolutely outstanding. I'd say as close to perfection as possible. An impressive modern class A motor home in a classic 1970's look. Well done sir and to all involved, God bless you all. I sincerely hope that you live healthily for many, many, many years so you can do lots of these incredibly beautiful motor homes. You are a genius!
Wow... you guys did an absolutely phenomenal job!!! It is a beauty!!!! GMC is crazy not to start manufacturing these again. Put in a cassette toilet accessed from the outside, a couple of 200 watt solar panels on the roof, raise the bathroom ceiling with a skylight and "fantastic fan", and make the back area a dedicated queen size bed and it will be the hit on the market!!!! This looks so easy to drive... Fantastic restoration... GMC should take note and move on this quickly!
I forgot. I have a question to the team that performed this incredibly rebuild. I hope someone answers, because I'll bet that others may be interested too. So with all the new upgrades, if someone has this machine and they are way out of state or country even and they need some repairs, who could they take it to? Would a regular RV shop be able to do repairs since now, nothing on the RV is to spec (GMC design) ?? How would they troubleshoot things without service manuals for the new stuff?
I remember seeing this things on the road in the mid to late 80's. Back then I thought they were made in that year lol. That is how futuristic these motorhomes looked and still do! It is very cool to see the way you guys restore them so beautifully. I like the design of the black gloss along the windows and how it gives it that distinctive look. I think some LED lights would look even better.
It's already have been rare to find such a nice one in blue, but in this light stainless-blue, I just felt in love to that. 😍 Sadly already sold, if I may find it one day in the same great shape like you made it, I'll try to buy it instantly - if I can afford it ...
Somehow I never tire watching this video. This unit is amazing. Would that I could afford to have my 26', Sovereign Airstream given such a makeover. This ingenuity we see here is just what America great, although I am fearful of a down low in such ingenuity that I hope President Trump can reverse! Thank you for such a visual treat.
I would have purchased this and put it up for rent so anyone could enjoy a weekend or week in a nostalgic not so intimidating rig. GMC really was ahead of their time.
This looks to be an absolutely perfect restoration/resto-mod version of the GMC. You're never ever going to ever see a sale that cover the amount of work you put into her! Looks great. What have you sold her for?
Amazing how little had to be replaced - seems like not much needed more than a buff - so it was great you were able to pretty much use everything as-is...but it looks good...kudos!!
Would it be difficult to convert one of these to right-hand drive? Could the dash be reproduced in fibreglass perhaps, in RHD configuration? Could the steering box and linkages be replaced by parts from an export model Chev of some type?
What are treated to here in this fine video is a look at what made this country great. It's called good, ol' fashioned American ingenuity. Excellence by any other name. And a product of this robust American ingenuity is someone named Hobbs Cienda Boo Yah!
Awesome looking Motorhome! I love the colour combination. I love the upgrades. This is *my* idea of what a motorhome should be. At 26' (7.9 metres) in length, 96" (240 cm) wide and about 9' (2.7 metres) tall, including the usually-installed roof air conditioner. With interior head room at 76 inches (190 cm), it's large enough for two people to travel the country in relative comfort, but it's small enough that just about anyone with a standard (non-commercial) driver's license could drive it with relative ease. With upgrades on it like a computer navigation system and rear vision camera, it'd be more modern than it already looks. If I were to buy one, I'd upgrade the engine from a 455 cu. in. (7.5 litre). gas engine to a 395 cu. in. (6.5 litre) GMC L65 Turbo Diesel engine. I'd also have wi-fi installed, I'd also have smart speaker capability, so that one could play *"Alexa"* while travelling. 🙂
Outstanding great build. Was it you that build the one had the huge flip down to at the front. It was same colour as the? Question would you build another like that and at what cost may l ask please?
We do have one other 1976 GMC Eleganza II we sold which has a youtube video under that name and is similar in color. Right now we are not scheduled to build another one
Surely this has been SOLD! If not, where is this unit?? What is the round, black thing on top? Is it a new dish system? Why did the electronic ignition system not work?
What a gorgeous built!
HEY! GMC! If you're listening to potential customers,
THIS IS WHAT WE WANT!
Not those new versions made today that are so dark and cramped!
GMC, please considering bringing to marked a new, UPDATED version of the motorhomes!
All the things mentioned here as the upgrades would be a great starting point for your engineers.
Yeah yeah. I know it won't happen. LOL But hey! A guy can dream, right!?
My dad and mom bought one of these back in the mid 90's.
Traveled the usa for years.
The front wheel drive was over the top!
Go anywhere. Do anything!
Love it.
The powertrain is 100% Toronado with the 455 CU engine and the sidewinder transmission, connected to the engine by a mesh chain. The Toronado was originally assembled on a dedicated assembly line in Lansing, MI; I used to walk by that line every day, in the late 60's early 70's. It was the most hand-built car in all of GM. The assy line was off in one corner of the huge Olds main assembly plant. The engine and transmission were mounted on a cradle/sub-frame, then the Toronado body mated to the powertrain.
Periodically, an engine/tranny/frame set was assembled, but pulled off the line, and never installed in a Toronado. That powertrain unit was then diverted and shipped to the site where the GMC RV was assembled. Voila, the powertrain was installed in the RV. So all GMC RV's of this vintage were running GM Olds Toronado powertrains from Lansing, MI.
I'm speechless. This is such a thoughtful restoration. I love that you chose flat panel walnut cabinetry. Stunning! It has an MCM vibe.
This is my idea of what a motorhome should be. It's smaller than most of today's RVs, and yet it looks like two adults could live in it comfortably. I'd buy one if I had someone to share in the experience. I'd keep as much of the GMC Motorhome as original as possible, but I'd also upgrade a few things to make it more modern. 🙂
Thank you for this, beautifully done and your price is really good
I NEVER TRUST those who hide their prices.
It is just breathtaking gm broke my heart when they stopped production in 1978 I wish I owned this beautiful classic
Wow. Just incredibly beautiful. Worth EVERY penny asked.
History meets modern-day technology! _What an absolutely awesome restore - Beautiful work, sir!_
It is one of the most beautiful GMC I’ve ever seen even better than the company that’s in Florida that rebuilts them excellent job even though I know it was six years ago I would buy it in a heartbeat
This is my idea of what a motorhome should be. It's small enough that anyone with a driver's license can drive, but it's also large enough, at 26' that one could live in it comfortably while travelling.
otro proyecto...........guau, que belleza. Motorhome soñado para mí, precioso, iconico y elegante. Felicitaciones y sigan adelante con esas restauraciones. Espectacular
Absolutely outstanding. I'd say as close to perfection as possible. An impressive modern class A motor home in a classic 1970's look. Well done sir and to all involved, God bless you all. I sincerely hope that you live healthily for many, many, many years so you can do lots of these incredibly beautiful motor homes. You are a genius!
Wow... you guys did an absolutely phenomenal job!!!
It is a beauty!!!!
GMC is crazy not to start manufacturing these again.
Put in a cassette toilet accessed from the outside,
a couple of 200 watt solar panels on the roof, raise the bathroom ceiling with a skylight and "fantastic fan", and make the back area a dedicated queen size bed and it will be the hit on the market!!!!
This looks so easy to drive...
Fantastic restoration...
GMC should take note and move on this quickly!
I forgot. I have a question to the team that performed this incredibly rebuild.
I hope someone answers, because I'll bet that others may be interested too.
So with all the new upgrades, if someone has this machine and they are way out of state or country even and they need some repairs, who could they take it to?
Would a regular RV shop be able to do repairs since now, nothing on the RV is to spec (GMC design) ??
How would they troubleshoot things without service manuals for the new stuff?
Amazing design machine...Bravo to old original creative US designers that are scarce these days... Greetings from Pakistan ❤️💐👍👏
This is a classic show stopper because it's better than new. A one-of-a-kind worth the money. Have a great weekend and you got a thumbs-up from me.
Jay Leno needs this for his collection!
Thank you. Please let him know.
Fuck Jay Leno
Eat your heart out, Jay Leno. 🙂
I remember seeing this things on the road in the mid to late 80's. Back then I thought they were made in that year lol. That is how futuristic these motorhomes looked and still do! It is very cool to see the way you guys restore them so beautifully.
I like the design of the black gloss along the windows and how it gives it that distinctive look. I think some LED lights would look even better.
Well, there you go. On your first video I said "keep it, you won't find one better." And now, I have been proven wrong.
Bravo!👍
43 years brand new. Amazing! Cool!
Beautiful restoration.
Absolutely awesome. Better than new by far.
Now that one is pretty close to perfect gorgeous GMC home
It's already have been rare to find such a nice one in blue, but in this light stainless-blue, I just felt in love to that. 😍
Sadly already sold, if I may find it one day in the same great shape like you made it, I'll try to buy it instantly - if I can afford it ...
Wow! Awesome!!! Always always wanted one! Beautiful job!!!
lol, @ 3:50 look at the lil drone go! luv it!! Still, awesome rig you have there! Good job!
Awesome !!! beautiful colour and chrome wheels.
looks awesome, much nicer looking than modern stuff. I want one. :-)
Jesus Sir, that is an amazing job! 👍🏻👍🏻
How much?
Love these GMC BEAUTY
Wow that thing looks great🤗
That motorhome is gorgeous!
*WOW* You do such a great job! Find some more GMC's and fix them up. I hope you made some $$ on this sale with all that you did!
If I had the money, I would buy this in a heartbeat.
Frigging unreal 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻✊✊💪. l always loved these things they were like an earth version of the chariot on Lost ln Space.
Lovely looking GMC Motorhome. :)
Beautiful job!
Alll I know is.
Everybody is certainly Relieved and excited to get these GMCs Sold. 👍😁😉🤔
Somehow I never tire watching this video. This unit is amazing. Would that I could afford to have my 26', Sovereign Airstream given such a makeover. This ingenuity we see here is just what America great, although I am fearful of a down low in such ingenuity that I hope President Trump can reverse! Thank you for such a visual treat.
Its amazing... good job
I would have purchased this and put it up for rent so anyone could enjoy a weekend or week in a nostalgic not so intimidating rig. GMC really was ahead of their time.
and some turds would destroy it for you in no time flat.......you'd do that once and regret it forever.
Looks great. I like the body colored bumpers. The only addition would be solar.
What a gem!
You should have said what you didn't replace, been easier!
That is correct.
This looks to be an absolutely perfect restoration/resto-mod version of the GMC. You're never ever going to ever see a sale that cover the amount of work you put into her! Looks great. What have you sold her for?
Amazing how little had to be replaced - seems like not much needed more than a buff - so it was great you were able to pretty much use everything as-is...but it looks good...kudos!!
JUST BEAUTIFUL !!
lovely looking mobile home.
Cool video and Thumbs up liked.
Take a shot every time he says new and you will have one drunk comment section lol.
Nice house!
One day I'll have one of these 🤓👍
I like it! Muy bonita!
Goodness, gracious, great balls of fire!!!
What a beauty! 😀
beauty !!
My dad bought a new 1975 26 ft Sequoia in Chicago and drove it to our home in Boca Raton FL. I'm going to buy another one.
Yup! This is the best!
Love it!!!!
Wow, must wish I was rich to do that to that RV like you are.
My dream motorhome
Did you replace the original with a transmission with O/D?
Would it be difficult to convert one of these to right-hand drive? Could the dash be reproduced in fibreglass perhaps, in RHD configuration? Could the steering box and linkages be replaced by parts from an export model Chev of some type?
Very nice good job.
My god did they open the factory back up? Thanks
impressive.
I would love to have this vehicle!
Très beau camping car
What a beauty
Beautiful Rebuild job, I especially like the Alison Transmission. The fuel injection would have a great improvement, now why did you rebuild it ?
What are treated to here in this fine video is a look at what made this country great. It's called good, ol' fashioned American ingenuity. Excellence by any other name. And a product of this robust American ingenuity is someone named Hobbs Cienda Boo Yah!
So beautiful!! Better than most New RV out there. How much was the whole thing sold for?
Very nice
She's a beaut, Clark! I'd take her in a second.
Shitter's full!
Are you still doing these? I am very interested in having one done at the level you have done.
Awesome looking Motorhome! I love the colour combination. I love the upgrades. This is *my* idea of what a motorhome should be. At 26' (7.9 metres) in length, 96" (240 cm) wide and about 9' (2.7 metres) tall, including the usually-installed roof air conditioner. With interior head room at 76 inches (190 cm), it's large enough for two people to travel the country in relative comfort, but it's small enough that just about anyone with a standard (non-commercial) driver's license could drive it with relative ease. With upgrades on it like a computer navigation system and rear vision camera, it'd be more modern than it already looks. If I were to buy one, I'd upgrade the engine from a 455 cu. in. (7.5 litre). gas engine to a 395 cu. in. (6.5 litre) GMC L65 Turbo Diesel engine. I'd also have wi-fi installed, I'd also have smart speaker capability, so that one could play *"Alexa"* while travelling. 🙂
With all these nice and luxurious features you added, Why stopp there, you might as well have thrown in the driver and passenger "Seat Ejects" !
#Hobbs Cienda
Do you do wood gasifier conversions for diesel engines?
Souper love it!!!!
Hi I'm in the uk , how much for something like this , with lpg , on uk spec
Awesome
beautiful colour scheme external , also internal.
Outstanding great build.
Was it you that build the one had the huge flip down to at the front. It was same colour as the?
Question would you build another like that and at what cost may l ask please?
We do have one other 1976 GMC Eleganza II we sold which has a youtube video under that name and is similar in color. Right now we are not scheduled to build another one
How much did it sell for?
beautiful rv for its age.
does the drone come with it ?
new air in tires ?
Hope your doing another GMC
Surely this has been SOLD! If not, where is this unit?? What is the round, black thing on top? Is it a new dish system? Why did the electronic ignition system not work?
what work have you done?
We do have a deposit on it and the buyer wanted us to make some further additions for their needs.
I NEW someone would wind up with this treasure!!!
WOW!!!
Gem Corabo jmmjmjmummuu
where did you get the windows ?
I am speechless!
What is the Allison transmission conversion?
That my friend is a salesman trying to get too much out of a camper , and not knowing what he is talking about
Can't believe they shot this with a blown front head light. Nice MoHo.
I want it.... well wanted it... well want one like it... and I work on RV's....
Way slicker than my 84.....