| 1973 Production changes - cockpit windows, interior trim [message #157956] |
Wed, 25 January 2012 11:48  |
Dennis S
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Many of you know that Bill Bryant has documented production changes in the 1973 model coaches.
He and I have been emailing about two changes -- the cockpit window screws and the interior trim on the rear window -- and I hoped some of you could help narrow down when the changes occurred.
Cockpit windows....Coach #100 had eight screws in the lower frame of the cockpit window. By #267 (my coach) there were only two screws in the lower portion and by late 1973 no screws.
Photo showing four screws...
http://goo.gl/wL2Gk
Interior rear window trim... coach #267 has full length corners and a shallow cap.The early cap also appears to be made of polyethylene. Again, by late 1973 the newer style rear cap that extends down the corners was in use.
Photo of inside corner and shallow cap..
http://goo.gl/8wt1S
http://goo.gl/muifI
So, if you have a 1973 coach please let us know your TZE last four digits and what cockpit window and rear interior trim you have. We may not be able to identify the last coach with the various features -- but maybe we can narrow it down.
Thank you for the help.
Also, if you should need any photos of interior details -- I have most of the rear Gaucho interior removed from my 73, 23 ft, and would be happy to take pictures.
Here is a shot of the clearance lights -- from inside...and it shows some of the four pieces of trim used on the early rear window.
http://goo.gl/VrybD
Regards,
Dennis
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: 1973 Production changes - cockpit windows, interior trim [message #157962 is a reply to message #157956] |
Wed, 25 January 2012 12:30  |
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Matt Colie
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| Dennis S wrote on Wed, 25 January 2012 12:48 |
Many of you know that Bill Bryant has documented production changes in the 1973 model coaches.
He and I have been emailing about two changes -- the cockpit window screws and the interior trim on the rear window -- and I hoped some of you could help narrow down when the changes occurred.
Cockpit windows....Coach #100 had eight screws in the lower frame of the cockpit window. By #267 (my coach) there were only two screws in the lower portion and by late 1973 no screws.
<snip>Regards,
Dennis
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Dennis,
My '73 23' is 1650, and I can go look, but that late in the run, it may be little help.
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
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| Re: 1973 Production changes - cockpit windows, interior trim [message #157968 is a reply to message #157962] |
Wed, 25 January 2012 12:49 |
Dennis S
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Matt,
I agree -- you are so late in the 73 year -- you should have the later features.
Thank you.
Toby,
Now we know it occurred before your #0831 coach.
So if anyone with a coach between 0267 and 0831 is reading we need your input.
Thank you.
Dennis
| Matt Colie wrote on Wed, 25 January 2012 12:30 |
| Dennis S wrote on Wed, 25 January 2012 12:48 |
Many of you know that Bill Bryant has documented production changes in the 1973 model coaches.
He and I have been emailing about two changes -- the cockpit window screws and the interior trim on the rear window -- and I hoped some of you could help narrow down when the changes occurred.
Dennis
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Dennis,
My '73 23' is 1650, and I can go look, but that late in the run, it may be little help.
Matt
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Dennis S
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| Re: 1973 Production changes - cockpit windows, interior trim [message #157978 is a reply to message #157956] |
Wed, 25 January 2012 15:51 |
bryant374
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Dennis,
Without complicating the answers too much, may I suggest:
The TZE # answers to how many screws are expected to be: 8,4,none.
On the rear trim question it would be nice to also know when the "glue on sections" of cellulose insulation were replaced with spray on like the later examples.
Thanks,
Bill
Bill Bryant
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| Re: 1973 Production changes - cockpit windows, interior trim -- please help with data [message #158016 is a reply to message #157978] |
Wed, 25 January 2012 22:10 |
Dennis S
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Here are photos of the glue in brown cellulose insulation Bill mentioned that was used in certain sections of early 1973 coaches.
http://goo.gl/KJYRn
http://goo.gl/fPIJ3
Look forward to hearing from more owners of 1973 coaches with information on their cockpit window screws and the rear window interior panels.
Thanks for the help in tracking these production changes.
Dennis
| bryant374 wrote on Wed, 25 January 2012 15:51 |
Dennis,
Without complicating the answers too much, may I suggest:
The TZE # answers to how many screws are expected to be: 8,4,none.
On the rear trim question it would be nice to also know when the "glue on sections" of cellulose insulation were replaced with spray on like the later examples.
Thanks,
Bill
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Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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