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| Re: [GMCnet] anybody in europe looking for gmc? [message #240039 is a reply to message #240036] |
Fri, 14 February 2014 13:37   |
Ronald Pottol
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You would think he would mention if it was left or right hand drive? Or
since it is in the UK, right is assumed?
On Fri, Feb 14, 2014 at 10:51 AM, Kingsley Coach <kingsleygmc@gmail.com>wrote:
> Jim Bounds....what is the problem with the brakes as you know?
> Can someone get the TZE number?
> Looks like a lot of work was done, who was the previous owner?
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> Mike in NS
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> On Fri, Feb 14, 2014 at 2:34 PM, lenze middelberg <lenze@middelberg.dk
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> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1975-GMC-28ft-STRETCHED-GMC-FACTORY-BUILT-LOW-FLOOR-MOTORHOME-/261394812029?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cdc584c7d
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| Re: [GMCnet] anybody in europe looking for gmc? [message #240040 is a reply to message #240039] |
Fri, 14 February 2014 13:47 |
appie
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left hand drive witch is no problem in the uk, neither is right hand drive on continental europe
It is just those aussies
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| Re: [GMCnet] anybody in europe looking for gmc? [message #240045 is a reply to message #240040] |
Fri, 14 February 2014 14:54 |
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Appie,
Conversion to RHD is a state by state requirement, it's not required in Queensland.
I have the 1968 Type III VW Squareback that my Dad bought new and I restored here in Sydney which is LHD and not a problem to drive,
however, there's no way I'd drive LHD vehicle this big on the "wrong" side of the road!
Think about this; if you want to pass someone you have to be in the other lane completely to see if anything is coming!
One of the owners down here said he was going to install a TV camera on the passenger mirror to solve that problem.
I guess that way he could watch what was happening in front of him with his left eye and the camera with his right eye.
Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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From: lenze middelberg
left hand drive witch is no problem in the uk, neither is right hand drive on continental europe
It is just those aussies
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| Re: [GMCnet] anybody in europe looking for gmc? [message #240047 is a reply to message #240034] |
Fri, 14 February 2014 14:59 |
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Appie,
As you know I have a GMC I keep in the USA, I have often dreamed of buying a third one and keeping it in Europe. However,
considering the streets in Europe it would NOT be a stretched 28 foot coach, it would be a 23 foot model.
I particularly like the one Avion built; here's a link to a brochure on them, note the bed behind the cockpit:
http://www.bdub.net/publications/Avion2/avion-int-231.htm
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AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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From: lenze middelberg
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1975-GMC-28ft-STRETCHED-GMC-FACTORY-BUILT-LOW-FLOOR-MOTORHOME-/261394812029?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cd
c584c7d
Seems like afair offer
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| Re: anybody in europe looking for gmc? [message #240057 is a reply to message #240034] |
Fri, 14 February 2014 16:20 |
appie
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left or rigthhanddrive, I have done both in right and wrong countries
Righthand drive on the continent and lefthanddrive in brittain and India
Yes with the wheel on the wrong side it is a dragg overtaking large vehicules, after a while you get a very good set af sign-language with the co-driver
Other then that its not abig deal
Rob As to size, I would not worry about it. European coaches are 40" and articulated trucks are larger
I had a 40" bus as a camper without feeling that was a problem
Appie
eleganza 76 "Olga" now sadly sold
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Quadrabags
Springfield stage 2 462 olds
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| Re: [GMCnet] anybody in europe looking for gmc? [message #240059 is a reply to message #240047] |
Fri, 14 February 2014 16:27 |
appie
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Rob that Avion looks realy neat wont be easy to find one in Europe
It propably wont be more expensiv to take one from the us
Appie
eleganza 76 "Olga" now sadly sold
6 wheel discbrake
Quadrabags
Springfield stage 2 462 olds
Manny tranny
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| Re: [GMCnet] anybody in europe looking for gmc? [message #240087 is a reply to message #240057] |
Fri, 14 February 2014 21:06 |
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Appie,
In Australia large sections of the main roads that connect the major cities of Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide are only
two lane with a speed l limit of 120Kph. Driving a vehicle the size of the GMC that has not been converted to RHD in my opinion is
not safe which is why NSW requires any vehicle over 4.5 tonnes to be converted to RHD.
I reckon even a 26 foot coach would be impossible to drive down some of the old ox cart streets found all around the old cities in
Europe.
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Rob M.
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From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of lenze middelberg
left or rigthhanddrive, I have done both in right and wrong countries
Righthand drive on the continent and lefthanddrive in brittain and India
Yes with the wheel on the wrong side it is a dragg overtaking large vehicules, after a while you get a very good set af
sign-language with the co-driver
Other then that its not abig deal
Rob As to size, I would not worry about it. European coaches are 40" and articulated trucks are larger
I had a 40" bus as a camper without feeling that was a problem
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| Re: anybody in europe looking for gmc? [message #240115 is a reply to message #240034] |
Sat, 15 February 2014 01:33 |
appie
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Rob remember that a 23 is the width as a 40
Width can be more challenging then length
Oh yes and hight I have scraped some of those balconies in small french villages
Well ofcourse there are places you cant go with a large camper, but as long as the carbagecar can I can
Appie
eleganza 76 "Olga" now sadly sold
6 wheel discbrake
Quadrabags
Springfield stage 2 462 olds
Manny tranny
( pictures at http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6489-olga.html
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| Re: [GMCnet] anybody in europe looking for gmc? [message #240120 is a reply to message #240115] |
Sat, 15 February 2014 02:20 |
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Appie,
I think you'll find that the 40 footers in the USA have a external width of 8'5.5" (101.5 inches). The GMC is 96 inches so it is 5.5
inches narrower; big deal, eh! ;-)
You are correct re the width; however, the length effects how tight a turn and how much room you need between the buildings. I
reckon the three foot difference would make a difference of getting around a corner in the small villages in Europe. I reckon a 23
foot coach could make it around the turn OK whereas a 26 foot coach would wind up scraping its sides.
I wouldn't bother with a towd in Europe; I'd buy a small scooter and transport it on the bumper.
However, as I noted all this is just a dream.
Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: lenze middelberg
Rob remember that a 23 is the width as a 40 Width can be more challenging then length
Oh yes and hight I have scraped some of those balconies in small french villages
Well ofcourse there are places you cant go with a large camper, but as long as the carbagecar can I can
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| Re: anybody in europe looking for gmc? [message #240121 is a reply to message #240034] |
Sat, 15 February 2014 03:10 |
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right Rob
Use the scooter for those narrow streets
Keep dreaming and sometimes dreams come thrue
Appie
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Quadrabags
Springfield stage 2 462 olds
Manny tranny
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