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USAussie
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Registered: July 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
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JR,
For the record what's the wheelbase of your stretch as measured from the middle of the front wheel to the middle of the bogies?
Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808
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From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of John Wright
Sent: Friday, January 5, 2018 6:58 AM
To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] stretch
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)
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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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