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Re: [GMCnet] frame & body [message #320915 is a reply to message #320880] Sun, 23 July 2017 18:25 Go to previous message
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Les,

In my opinion your observations vis-a-vis the location of the upper control arm brackets is spot on! The were moved and allow more
caster to be obtained.

Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808


-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Les Burt
Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2017 11:53 PM
To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] frame & body

Bill,
I put the photos here back in sept 2012.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6170-1974-1978-front-frame-comparison.html

Les Burt
Montreal
'75 Eleganza 26'


> On Jul 22, 2017, at 2:49 PM, Bill Bryant wrote:
>
> WOW, did I say all that and did the photos of the front frame sections ever get posted?
>
> The two key GMC MH Engineers, Ralph Merkle (Chassis) and John Locklin (Body), design intent was for the body/frame structures
combined forming a more
> than adquate structure. John Locklin had said that his body was holding up Ralphs frame. Ralph Merkle would say that the purpose
of the frame is for
> a place to hang the wheels.
>
> I think they did a great job!
>
> Bill
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Regards, Rob M. (USAussie) The Pedantic Mechanic Sydney, Australia '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428 '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426

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