1973 GMC Glacier 26FT in Rideau Lakes, ON

Location: Rideau Lakes, Ontario

Asking Price: $35,500

Presenting a Special Spotlight listing this is a 1973 GMC Glacier 26FT Motorhome up for sale in Rideau Lakes, Ontario!

This is a GMC RV For Sale Full Service listing.  We are working very close with the owner to facilitate the marketing and sale of this vehicle.

You can contact us by emailing support@gmcrvforsale.com or by calling / texting 503-862-8541.

There is also a link at the bottom of this page to view the ad in our GMC RV Marketplace where you can make an offer or send us a message directly.

Key Motorhome Specs

• Location: Rideau Lakes, ON
• Year: 1973
• Odometer: 98,000
• Length (ft): 26
• Model / Trim: Glacier
• Engine: Oldsmobile 455 V8
• Condition: Excellent

Interior Walkthrough

Seller Write-up

This is a real gem of America’s most iconic vintage RV. Benefiting from a multi-year restoration with zero expense spared, this classic motorhome blends legendary 1970s space-age styling with modern mechanical reliability. It is visually flawless and mechanically perfect.

The owners have driven it over the last year from the West Coast to the East Coast across Canada… then along the eastern seaboard to South Florida, through many states and now it is back up in Canada.. The Performance of this RV is incredible. Custom interior is awesome!!!

All custom cowling and paint which enhances the uniqueness and is a true HEAD turner!! Excellent Stereo system, kitchen is mint.. bathroom somewhat original. The cockpit is redefined and super cool and has new comfortable leather captains chairs. Every 1973 Model 260 came built on an innovative front-wheel-drive chassis and is powered by a 455 cubic-Oldsmobile V8 engine. Drives like a Dream.

5000 km oil changes and it looks like new when changed.. burns no oil.. comes with high end cover as well These are rare and in high demand and we are sad to see her go… we are moving abroad and passing it on to the next chapter of ownership to love, cherish, drive, camp and enjoy.

Over $13,582 CAD Spent On Extensive Maintenance and Repairs when purchased including the following.

Suspension and Front-End Rebuild:

Replaced Suspension Components
• Lower ball joints (both sides)
• Lower control arm bushings
• Upper control arm bushings
• Sway bar end links
• Sway bar bushings
• CV axle boot and clamp kit

Suspension Service Performed
• Removed and serviced front suspension components.
• Set upper control arm camber adjustment.
• Tightened and torqued control arm fasteners.
• Installed and torqued upper and lower ball joints.
• Installed new cotter pins.
• Reassembled sway bar system with new bushings and end links.
• Repaired CV axle boot.

Wheel Stud Safety Upgrade
• Removed all rear hubs and brake drums.
• Replaced rear wheel studs.
• Removed front hubs and brake rotors.
• Replaced front wheel studs.
• Installed a total of 48 new wheel studs.
• Installed new wheel nuts as required.
• Torqued wheel fasteners to specification

Hub, Bearing and Wheel Seal Service:

Rear Hubs
• Removed all rear hubs.
• Removed brake drums.
• Repacked inner and outer wheel bearings.
• Installed new wheel seals.
• Reassembled and adjusted hubs.
• Corrected improperly installed driver-side brake hardware.

Front Hubs
• Removed and serviced front hubs.
• Reinstalled brake rotors.
• Installed new hub seals.
• Set wheel bearing preload.
• Installed new cotter pins.
• Reassembled hub assemblies.

Brake System Repairs:

Brake Hydraulic System
• Replaced master cylinder.
• Bench bled and installed new master cylinder.
• Reconnected brake lines.
• Filled system with DOT 4 brake fluid.

Front Brake Booster
• Removal of old brake booster.
• Installation of new brake booster.
• Replacement of booster seal.
• Repair of vacuum leak.
• Verification of proper brake operation.

Brake Components
• Installed new wheel cylinder.
• Installed new brake shoes on affected wheel end.
• Reassembled brake hardware and springs.
• Adjusted brake assemblies.

Air Suspension Repair:

Air Suspension Bracket Repair
• Repaired split mounting nut on passenger-side air suspension bracket.
• Removed damaged hardware.
• Applied heat to remove seized bolt.
• Installed new bolt and nut assembly.

Instrument Panel and Electrical Repairs:

Gear Indicator Repair
• Diagnosed missing indicator cable.
• Fabricated and installed replacement linkage system.
• Restored operation of transmission gear indicator.

Dash and Gauge Lighting Repair
• Removed instrument cluster.
• Cleaned corroded grounds.
• Replaced printed circuit boards for:
• Speedometer cluster
• Fuel/Oil/Temperature gauge cluster
• Replaced burnt instrument bulbs.
• Restored gauge and dash lighting operation.

Marker Light Repair
• Repaired inoperative passenger-side marker light.
• Removed seized bulb.
• Installed new bulb and bulb holder.

Windshield Wiper and Washer System Repairs:

Wiper System
• Diagnosed sticky wiper switch.
• Tightened passenger-side wiper arm.
• Lubricated linkage and cable assembly.
• Sourced and installed replacement switch knob.

Washer System
• Installed new washer pump.
• Installed new washer tubing.
• Added dedicated dash-mounted momentary switch.
• Rewired washer circuit.
• Cleaned washer reservoir.
• Tested and verified washer operation.

Exhaust System Replacement
• Missing exhaust support bushings replaced.
• Rear exhaust pipe replaced

Fluids and Miscellaneous Service
• Topped up engine oil.
• Repacked wheel bearings with fresh grease.
• Installed new seals throughout serviced hubs.

Invoice detailing all of these available to serious buyers.

In total the owners have nearly $80K CAD invested and everything was done with safety and reliability focus.

The previous owner towed a custom matching Jeep. They also had a machine shop and did all the cowling, decals, custom head turning looks and maintenance. The current owners imported it and spent over $10K CAD on just import costs alone.

The owners had a professional appraisal complete in Ottawa in October of 2025. It was appraised for $66,900 CAD. The pictures at the end of this gallery are photos from that appraisal. We can provide this document to serious buyers.

The Unit is PRICED to SELL at $35,500 USD or $49,900 Canadian Dollars.

The owners are selling because they have a property in Costa Rica and are now moving their full time.

Photo Gallery

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Photos from Appraisal Document October 2025

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**Please note this GMC Motorhome was originally listed for sale in July of 2026. Depending on when you are viewing this article it may have since been sold.**

Last Updated on July 26, 2026 by GMC RV For Sale