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Tue, 26 February 2013 05:41  |
hertfordnc
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Wanna' see something scary, check google images for "motorhome crash"
Having watched someone cut up and dismantle a GMC over a five day period, i am fairly certain the GMC would do a lot better in a wreck than the average SOB but i don't have any images.
i found a few on google but they only showed nose damage.
If you have images or links i would be grateful,
thanks
Dave & Ellen Silva
Hertford, NC
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Currently planning the Great american Road Trip Summer 2021
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| Re: [GMCnet] need photos of crashed / wrecked coaches [message #199915 is a reply to message #199912] |
Tue, 26 February 2013 08:55  |
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"Flatbed"
Vas ist?
On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 6:39 AM, gene Fisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com> wrote:
> here are a few from our ol "rain soaked"KenH
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g4981-gmc-wrecks.html
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> On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 3:41 AM, dave silva <admin@oldrv.net> wrote:
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>> Wanna' see something scary, check google images for "motorhome crash"
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>> Having watched someone cut up and dismantle a GMC over a five day period,
>> i am fairly certain the GMC would do a lot better in a wreck than the
>> average SOB but i don't have any images.
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>> i found a few on google but they only showed nose damage.
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>> If you have images or links i would be grateful,
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>> thanks
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>> Dave & Ellen Silva
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| Re: [GMCnet] need photos of crashed / wrecked coaches [message #199957 is a reply to message #199915] |
Tue, 26 February 2013 13:45 |
tphipps
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"Flatbed" is the result of a probable roll over of a 26 ft GMC. Story as I remember it. They were towing, tow vehicle blew out front tire, towd flipped and rolled the combination. GMC ended up in median of four lane hwy, motor still running, with nothing left above the belt line. Both occupants still belted in their seats (plug for seat belts), with no injuries of note.
Vehicle was hauled by flatbed back to their home. Owner got in it and drove it into the back yard, where it was slowly disassembled.
Owner bought another GMC.
Tom, MS II
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| Re: [GMCnet] need photos of crashed / wrecked coaches [message #199958 is a reply to message #199957] |
Tue, 26 February 2013 14:16 |
hertfordnc
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I find that baffeling.
if i recall, the vertical stringers are substantial and they are one piece from the frame to the roof.
i can't imagine how they could be so neatly torn at the beltline.
I'm not questioning the story, just puzzled.
Dave & Ellen Silva
Hertford, NC
76 Birchaven, 1-ton and other stuff
Currently planning the Great american Road Trip Summer 2021
It's gonna take a lot of Adderall to get this thing right.
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| Re: [GMCnet] need photos of crashed / wrecked coaches [message #199963 is a reply to message #199957] |
Tue, 26 February 2013 14:30 |
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USAussie
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G'day,
It was also noted that this a good reason not to attach over the shoulder belts to the body.
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: Thomas Phipps
Flatbed" is the result of a probable tool over of a 26 ft GMC. Story as I remember it. They were towing, tow vehicle blew out
front tire, towd flipped and rolled the combination. GMC ended up in median of four lane hwy, motor still running, with nothing
left above the belt line. Both occupants still belted in their seats (plug for seat belts), with no injuries of note.
Vehicle flatbed dead to their home. Owner got in it and drove it into the back yard, where it was slowly disassembled.
Owner bought another GMC.
Tom
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| Re: [GMCnet] need photos of crashed / wrecked coaches [message #199984 is a reply to message #199963] |
Tue, 26 February 2013 17:10 |
tphipps
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Belt line was just a description of the total damage. There was no neat separation of body components. At some points, it was down to the plywood floor. That is why it was called "flatbed.".
I just glad that my very great friends, John and Rita Nichols survived. And, they have another GMC.
Tom, MS II
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| Re: [GMCnet] need photos of crashed / wrecked coaches [message #200015 is a reply to message #199958] |
Tue, 26 February 2013 19:39 |
Ken Henderson
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Dave,
I think you'll find, if you examine the GMC structure carefully, you'll see
that there are 3 longitudinal extrusions on each side: One at floor level,
the second at the "beltline", and the third at the top of the "vertical"
sidewalls, where the rain gutter is located. Between those 6 longitudinal
members are the "hoops" or "ribs", each made up of 5 U-channel sections
(lower and upper side sections, and roof), which are welded to the
longitudinal members. Those welds are weak points in an event like the
roll-overs shown in the photos.
Ken H.
On Tue, Feb 26, 2013 at 3:16 PM, dave silva wrote:
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> I find that baffeling.
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> if i recall, the vertical stringers are substantial and they are one piece
> from the frame to the roof.
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> i can't imagine how they could be so neatly torn at the beltline.
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> I'm not questioning the story, just puzzled.
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| Re: [GMCnet] need photos of crashed / wrecked coaches [message #200085 is a reply to message #200015] |
Wed, 27 February 2013 08:28 |
hertfordnc
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OK, so a GMC may come apart like any stick and staple SOB.
Surely it will take a much harder hit, right?
I'm guessing it is not built to DOT standards for rtollover like a passenger bus.
But what can i say to compare its structural integrity to the S&S coaches ?
thanks
Dave & Ellen Silva
Hertford, NC
76 Birchaven, 1-ton and other stuff
Currently planning the Great american Road Trip Summer 2021
It's gonna take a lot of Adderall to get this thing right.
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| Re: [GMCnet] need photos of crashed / wrecked coaches [message #200582 is a reply to message #200085] |
Mon, 04 March 2013 12:31 |
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mike miller
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| hertfordnc wrote on Wed, 27 February 2013 06:28 |
OK, so a GMC may come apart like any stick and staple SOB.
Surely it will take a much harder hit, right?
I'm guessing it is not built to DOT standards for rtollover like a passenger bus.
But what can i say to compare its structural integrity to the S&S coaches ?
thanks
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While the GMC might not take a roll-over much better than SOB's, due to the lower center of gravity it shouldn't happen as often.
As for pictures of wreaked coaches:
Here are pictures of pictures of Ed Larid's first coach, a late 1976 Birch side bath that rolled in the late 70's:
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/5936/Ed01_003.JPG>
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/5936/Ed01_004.JPG>
I think the print for this picture was printed backwards...
I do not know if anyone was injured in the crash, but as the owner had two other GMC after this, he wasn't killed. 
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
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