Used 1978 26 GMC Palm Beach Motorhome Camper for sale in Bethlehem, PA

This listing will change as I update it, there is a lot to go over as far as upgrades that were done.

1978 Palm Beach Motorhome 26'
Inside revamped resto-mod style. Retaining original aesthetics, but more functional.

1st, please be prepared to pay cash. This is a large expensive item and I cannot afford the risk of a personal check bouncing. I also encourage you to come check it out first. If your close and think you are serious, you are welcome to come look it over. With that out of the way, please read on!

The Good!

* 9/10/21, lower and upper and lower A arm bushing were replaced, both lower ball joints were replaced and the CV boot on the driver's side was replaced. Cost $1622
* 9/20/21 the front end alignment was done at Bud's Springs and Suspension Service Cost - $339.
* 403 Engine, Runs Great!
* Inspected to 7/22
* Brand new windshields and windshield gasket installed last year! Crystal Clear
* All new window weather stripping including the toll windows.
* Front Wheel Drive
* 35,600 Miles
* 6x Alcoa Wheels with semi new tires, almost no wear on the tires (Can include original wheel/tires as well if you want them for emergencies, also spare is original wheel)
* 2 Awnings, one large "front" awning and smaller half width awning on the driver side
* Loud Electric "air" horns
* Hard to find period correct lawn chairs with fabric that is an exact match for the original awnings.
* New Touch Screen Navigation/Stereo with back-up camera and "always on" mode for rear-view use
* Driver / Passenger Seats re-upholstered & dyed green
* Original Bunk Beds removed and replaced with period correct barrel chairs from another Palm Beach (Original * Bunk included with sale if for some reason you wanted to change it back)
* Small dining table between the barrel chairs, stained and installed
* Original Dinette removed and replaced with an amazing piece of motorhome furniture, a couch that folds out into a bed in addition to securing a hide away 43" TV that runs on a motorized lift.
* All Outlets replaced, Outlets at the front of the coach include USB Charging Ports
* New Countertop
* New Faucet
* New Water Filter
* New Stovetop
* New Microwave
* New recessed lighting throughout entire motorhome
* Working Furnace
* Refrigerator replaced with a 2-way Electric/Propane model
* New Toilet
* Entertainment System Area for running the Main TV and a Rear Bed TV(read bed tv not installed, but cabling is ready to go) This will include a stereo receiver to switch between various inputs, Small PC, XBox , and TV reciever for use with the on board antennae. Or whatever devices you choose. Both TV runs are HDMI.
* New Stainless Steel Water Heater / Tank
* New Headliner
* Both Rooftop Air Conditioners blow cold
* Rear Dining Area that folds into a bed (Table is included, just forgot a picture, it mounts between the rear seats)
* Blanket box and wood shelf on opposite side rebuilt by same carpenter that created the Couch/TV/Bed Hide away piece, Real wood stained!
* New hide-away brass outlet on the blanket box
* All new window treatments with new pull down privacy shades.
* All new carpet (automotive in the front and SHAG in the rear) and water proof vinyl/wood flooring in the center/living/kitchen area with sound deadening underlayment
* Brake system completely redone last year, brakes are working excellent
* New Master Cylinder
* Entire living area electrical system gone through and wiring replaced
* Working 6k Onan Generator reconditioned last year
* Gas Tanks replaced last year along with fuel lines/filters
* Carburetor replaced with a specially tuned one specifically tuned for the GMC Motorhome by Ken Frey (Local GMC Motorhome expert/mechanic, no longer in business)
* All fuel lines and filters replaced
* New Belts
* Oil cooler lines just replaced with new stainless steel high pressure lines * Exterior paint should shine up fine with some effort
* New Through the Bumper Hitch $500 installed * New "Alex" Airbags 2 on the coach, 1 backup in storage. $750 each! * New Power Steering Hose recently installed
* Ragusa Step
* Ragusa Extra Large Triple Battery Tray
* Ragusa Sliding Generator Battery Tray
* New Pex Water Lines installed
* Drain Pipe has fittings in place to install a macerator pump
* Auxillary Electric Fuel Pump Installed
* All new window weatherstripping including the toll windows
* 2 Brand new Amerex B500, 5lb ABC Dry Chemical Class A B C Fire Extinguishers

I haven't done all the math, but the cost of all this work in time and replacement parts was well in excess of $15000 and that was before the last 2 grand I just spent on the front end as listed above.

The "Bad"
This list is mostly external and/or non-essential for enjoyment of the motorhome.

* Could use new pin stripes and side body molding to really make it sharp
* Door got banged a little bit when previous owner was backing out of some mud and it was left open (this was before the entire revamp of the coach, but you may want to do a some body work on the door to get it 100% as there is a small piece of fiberglass approximately 2"x4"that got chipped off on the door exterior, it still opens and closes fine)
*The rear bumpers need to be re-chromed, drivers side got a slightly bent up when being taken off the trailer it was shipped on from Texas. A good rechromer will fix this for you and repair any imperfections before they rechrome it anyway. If you are in PA, I recommend They did an excellent job on a rear bumper of a 58 Caddilac I had owned a few years ago, and they even gave my wife and I a brief tour.
* Dash Air needs a new or replacement compressor current not working.
* The fabric strap for the small awning has unraveled the thread holding the loop together thats used to secure it to the anchor on the side of the coach, this can be resewed with some nice strong thread and a good needle. Both of which are in a drawer in the coach, I just never got to doing it.