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Re: [GMCnet] Got Double Trouble weighed at a CAT Scale [message #182625 is a reply to message #182405] Fri, 31 August 2012 16:05 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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I have two complete frame assemblies and noticed several differences between them. My original frame is an early 75 unit (9/74) while my spare parts frame is from a 78 coach. The front frame clip is not fabricated the same on these two. The main differences are in where frame gussets and doubler plates have been installed but I also believe that the front frame clip is shaped differently behind the suspension mounting points. I'm wondering if anyone else has noticed these differences? I can photo document the differences if anyone is interested.

Les Burt
Montreal



On 2012-08-30, at 12:26 PM, Bill Bryant <bryant374@earthlink.net> wrote:

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> Hi Dave,
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> Here are the details for FRAME changes as I understand them:
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> My sources are several Sales Brochures, 4 Parts Books & an Engineering presentation.
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> Sales Brochures, Motor home:
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> 1973 & 74
> Frame 6 x 2.50 x .125 SAE 950 side rails & SAE 1023 crossmembers.
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> 1975
> Frame 6 x 2.50 x .125 SAE 1023 side rails SAE 950 crossmembers.
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> 1977 & 78
> No mention
> (no attempt to correct the above conflicts)
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> 1975 Transmode Sales Brochure:
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> Frame SAE 950 for side rails & crossmembers.
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> Operation "Conquest"
> June 14, 1974
> Introduction of Eleganza II and change of GVW from 11,200 to 11,700.
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> 3 major changes identified:
> 1- Frame bogie-liner assy new crossmembers made of special alloy steel increased 50% in thickness. Suspension loads are evenly distributed throughout the structurd by the addition of alloy steel crossmember gussets.
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> 2- Rear suspension working members redesigned (1 1/2" pins), development work began Nov. (1973), ended April (1974) after durability testing.
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> 3- larger wheel bearings.
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> Parts Books (printed Jan 1973 - May 1979)
> The first parts book, Jan.73 already showed new P/Ns issued for all crossmembers and all sections of the rear assembly section.
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> 77Z (Sept. 76)
> Cross members changed again, reflecting those changes shown in the above Operation Conquest.
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> Front diaginal brace added at 5V100542
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> NOTE: TZEs prior to 5V100542 used a different P/N.
> QUESTION: Do any of you with earlier coaches have a frame WITHOUT the front digginal brace?
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> No further frame changes noted after the June 76 77Z. The Z78 parts book shows the same P/N listing as the 77Z book.
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> Re: [GMCnet] Got Double Trouble weighed at a CAT Scale
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> Thu, 30 August 2012 08:13
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> David Greenberg
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> Bill didn't GM T&C add gussets to the 78 chassis to accommodate an increase?
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> On Mon, Aug 27, 2012 at 8:07 PM, Bill Bryant <mailto:bryant374@earthlink.net> wrote:
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Bill Bryant
>>
>> Questions for the GMC Brain Trust:
>>
>> 1) Did GMC actually do anything to the suspension system to up the GAWR and GVWR or just "pencil whip it?"
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>> Rob,
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>> I am assembling some details on the 4 different GVWs used over the 6 years of production which will take me a little while (we have
>> company and they are distracting me).
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>> I can tell this much now:
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>> I was told by one of the original Engineers that one of the increases was a "paper" change made per Kurdt Stubenvoll, the others
>> resulted from changes in the product.
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>> The 4 different vintage parts books, Jan.1973 - 78Z show the same torsion bar part numbers for all years.
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>> --
>> Bill
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>> I decided to consolidate some of the detail, sufficient for the posed question.
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>> GVWs
>> 1973 = 10,500
>> 1973 late = 11,200
>> 1975 = 11,700
>> 1978 = 12,500
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>> There were MANY changes spread throughout the production period, here are a few of those that likely apply to the GVW changes.
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>> 1973
>> Rear brakes, backing plate, spindle & bearings
>> front shocks and again in 1977
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>> Frame: Except for the side rails, all sections of the frame were changed at least once (1973 & ~75)
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>> Rear control arms, once for 1 1/4" bushings, once for 1 1/2" pins
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>> Front lower control arms changed 3 times.
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>> Radial tires & wheels @ 5V101674
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>> Body structure changed @ 6V100878 (body was part of frame/body load support design)
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>> As noted earlier, the same P/N torsion bar was used from
>> 1973 through 1978.
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>> There is probably more, but this should do for now.
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>> --
>> Bill Bryant
>> 1976~PB
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