| 1973 Production changes - cockpit windows, interior trim [message #157956] |
Wed, 25 January 2012 11:48  |
Dennis S
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Registered: November 2005
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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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