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Re: [GMCnet] stretch [message #327767 is a reply to message #327715]

Thu, 04 January 2018 13:58

powwerjon

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Johnny & Rob

The extra length of the Buskirk Stretch ( Actual 29.5 feet ) does change the turning radius a little as it can be more difficult to get into some gas station layouts, our 26 foot was easier to maneuver. as for the rear overhang or driveway issues it totally depends on how sharp the drop is. The coach has 2 big skip plates behind the rear wheels.

I had talked with Clarence a number of times on the stretch coaches and actually saw and toured the coach we owned when it was being finished. When he was designing the stretch coaches he told me that he had talked to several GMC engineers on the best way to lengthen the chassis. Who they were I don’t know but I suspect that one was Alex Birch.

J.R. Wright
GMC GreatLakerTech Editor
78 Buskirk 30’ Stretch (Act 29.5’)
75 Avion Under Reconstruction
Michigan (On Location in Tucson)

> On Jan 3, 2018, at 1:26 PM, Johnny Bridges via Gmclist wrote:
>
> I wonder whether the Buskirk proportioned stretch also maximizes bump clearance, both breakover and driveaway. This one looks like the lack of
> breakover will ground it at more than one local strip center entrance. The driveaway is unchanged from stock.
>
>
> --johnny
> --
> 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
> Braselton, Ga.
> "I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased

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