| 1973 Canyonlands Awning [message #337623] |
Fri, 05 October 2018 15:17  |
Michael F. Maguire
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Could anyone tell me if the 1973 26' Canyonlands where available with an awning? Also, does anyone know where I could get a new awning for this vehicle (not just the replacement fabric, but the whole awning frame)? Thanks
Michael F. Maguire
Neenah, WI
-1978 Palm beach
-1973 Canyon Lands
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| Re: 1973 Canyonlands Awning [message #337625 is a reply to message #337623] |
Fri, 05 October 2018 15:40  |
C Boyd
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http://www.awningsbyzipdee.com
chavezthemonkey wrote on Fri, 05 October 2018 16:17Could anyone tell me if the 1973 26' Canyonlands where available with an awning? Also, does anyone know where I could get a new awning for this vehicle (not just the replacement fabric, but the whole awning frame)? Thanks
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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| Re: 1973 Canyonlands Awning [message #337626 is a reply to message #337623] |
Fri, 05 October 2018 15:40 |
tphipps
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Start at JmK. Always the place to start. Get his GMC catalog (dream book), and keep it handy.
Awnings do show up from parts donor coaches. GMC awnings are special to the GMC curved body. If you get one from a donor coach, get all of the little parts. Good luck with the hunt. Difficult to move an awning. I built a 2x4 frame and lashed it to the top of my pick-up. It was later moved tied to the top of a GMC. Not heavy, just big and long.
Tom
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: 1973 Canyonlands Awning [message #337627 is a reply to message #337626] |
Fri, 05 October 2018 16:03 |
Michael F. Maguire
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That's great. Thanks guys.Could anyone tell me if the 1973 26' Canyonlands where available with an awning? In other words, was this an available option on this year and model?
Michael F. Maguire
Neenah, WI
-1978 Palm beach
-1973 Canyon Lands
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| Re: 1973 Canyonlands Awning [message #337630 is a reply to message #337629] |
Fri, 05 October 2018 16:41 |
Michael F. Maguire
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Thanks Jim. That is a little disappointing as my primary concern was whether or not an Awning was OEM equipment for the 1973 26 foot Canyonlands. To give you a little more background, I'm considering the process of returning this vehicle into near original Factory condition. If adding the awning is going to make it less authentic, that is kind of a bummer. The wife and I really adore these awnings. We have gotten used to them in our other RVs throughout the years. Kind of hard to imagine not having one. Everlast, thanks much Jim.
Michael F. Maguire
Neenah, WI
-1978 Palm beach
-1973 Canyon Lands
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| Re: 1973 Canyonlands Awning [message #337631 is a reply to message #337627] |
Fri, 05 October 2018 16:44 |
C Boyd
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Sir, it is my understanding that all awnings were owner, dealer or awning manufacturer installed. I have never seen a GMC awning. The curved sides of the GMC are unique and cause mounting issues for some awnings. I believe most prefer the Zip-Dee. Our Crestmont had a Carefree awning without metal sheath and the fabric deteriated in the first turn. Our Eleganza has a Zip-Dee with the metal cover on Pass side. I found a used drivers side Zip-Dee that was quite a few years old and the canvas was still in good usable shape but did have to replace spring. Usually any awning that is on a 26' GMC will fit another 26' and can be shortened to fit a 23.
chavezthemonkey wrote on Fri, 05 October 2018 17:03That's great. Thanks guys.Could anyone tell me if the 1973 26' Canyonlands where available with an awning? In other words, was this an available option on this year and model?
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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| Re: 1973 Canyonlands Awning [message #337756 is a reply to message #337623] |
Wed, 10 October 2018 09:12 |
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Matt Colie
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Chavez,
Welcome to the group, family, cult, asylum....
What you apparently do not know is that many of the optional things were not installed by GMC in Pontiac, but were install at the dealerships just prior to actual delivery. You are also asking about awnings and have not mentioned whether the coach is a 23 or 26. Of course the bet would be 26 and 23s are a smaller population.
As far as making it as close to stock as practical, don't bother. You should use the coach and not try to have a museum piece because if it is a collector's item, you will not want to use its full capability. If it is not used, it will deteriorate at a faster pace.
I think you said it is a 73. If it has the original distributor, replace the points with Pertonix 1181LS. If someone has hammerer the air filter housing into submission, then carry at least one full rebuild kit for that.
If you have noticed, most of us have a sigfile. It has a real name (so we don't have to guess who you are when we do meet, a short bit about the coach and major mods, and geographic reference so others will know if you are near enough to assist.
Now, this is a community that enjoys providing support for others. It is unlike most that way. It is so much like that of the watermen that are my world thing I like to welcome the new here much as they might be welcomed there. So,
May the Good Lord bless this coach and all those that set forth within her.
Welcome Chavez.
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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| Re: 1973 Canyonlands Awning [message #337757 is a reply to message #337623] |
Wed, 10 October 2018 10:11 |
lqqkatjon
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even though the awnings were not factory installed. a nice zip dee awning would not deter it from it's originality. You put the interior, and exterior looking factory, and upgrade the rest, I am sure you will win trophy's. a new zip dee has not changed too much over the years. I have an pre-84 awning on my coach, and it looks the same as the one's they build today.
the registry has some information on #'s and you can see how close your's is to the beginning.
http://www.gmcmhregistry.com/
Looks like I am 288 some miles east of you in MN. There are a few owners up near you.
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
http://lqqkatjon.blogspot.com/
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