Crxpilot
Crxpilot HalfDork
5/4/25 10:39 p.m.

"Has a 455".  Are these the FWD RVs?

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16YYAnynoE/

BrickySW
BrickySW New Reader
5/4/25 10:57 p.m.

So much room for activities

SEADave
SEADave Dork
5/4/25 11:14 p.m.

That there's a GMC motor home, the only motor home ever mass produced by a major US automaker.   Yes it is FWD and has a 455.   Big following and worth something to the right buyer.  

Woody (Forum Supportum)
Woody (Forum Supportum) MegaDork
5/5/25 7:12 a.m.

californiamilleghia
californiamilleghia PowerDork
5/5/25 2:22 p.m.
Ian F (Forum Supporter)
Ian F (Forum Supporter) MegaDork
5/5/25 2:43 p.m.

Needs so much work... but at least the $800 asking price reflects that.  

iansane
iansane SuperDork
5/5/25 2:55 p.m.
Mr_Asa
Mr_Asa MegaDork
5/5/25 3:22 p.m.

Remember, folks.  The majority of the strength of the shell  comes from the cabinetry and such that has been removed.  The ladder frame (or whatever it uses underneath) will be fine, but this is a giant soda can right now, one gust of wind from a passing semi and it'll be flattened.

Put some cross bracing up before you drive it home.

nlevine
nlevine HalfDork
5/5/25 11:57 p.m.

Perhaps you need a heavily armed recreational vehicle...

The EM-50 Urban Assault Vehicle Bill Murray's in The Stripes | Spoternr/GenX - a green and white bus

porschenut
porschenut Dork
5/6/25 8:28 a.m.

In reply to Mr_Asa :

Not so.  The body is actually pretty strong, it can be lifted off the chassis with minimal if any reinforcement.  I cut one apart, I should know.  The body is built on an aluminum ribcage, with fiberglass and aluminum panels glued on.  And not some cheap glue, the old stuff that gave off nasty fumes but held together.  What is flimsy is the brake system, front wheel bearings rear suspension airbags, tranny, rotten plywood floor and rusty frame.  All can be upgraded but not cheap.  

dculberson
dculberson MegaDork
5/6/25 9:49 a.m.

Inspiration: https://www.thegmcrv.com/

I love the way the front view looks from the inside when you've removed the upper cabinets:

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