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| Re: [GMCnet] Project X-Royale [message #88670 is a reply to message #88627] |
Tue, 15 June 2010 11:45   |
David L Greenberg
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On Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:35:59 -0500 John Sharpe
<johnasharpe@earthlink.net> writes:
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=17049998058
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> Royale's were transmodes. From the sn # it was one of the last one
> built. Should have Electro-level II & the best dash AC.
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As far as I know Transmodes didn't get the ElectroLevel II or the
improved AC output. Nor did they get the fridge louvers in the body as
regular 78's did. Sutliff listed it as a Transmode several years ago. And
yes, Royales were Transmodes but not all Transmodes were Royales. I
didn't see anything that suggested it was a Royale before it was modified
but may have missed Royale clues.
I like the rear galley. This would be a great coach for someone with home
renovo skills. Stick could make his bunk 8' long but I know he doesn't
want to start from scratch.
David Lee Greenberg
Port St Lucie, FL skype: david.lee.greenberg
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| Re: [GMCnet] Project X-Royale [message #88677 is a reply to message #88670] |
Tue, 15 June 2010 12:42 |
James Hupy
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I have a 1978 Royale Transmode mfg in Jan 78. Finished by Jimmy industries
(Coachman) It has the 403 eng. Electrolevel II, 6KW onan, Single Duo therm
Roof AC. Drivers Side Galley and Dometic Fridge with Side dry bath, Two
single beds with two bunk beds above them. There is a night stand between
the beds that houses the buzz box inverter, breakers, 12v fuses and water
drain valve for the freshwater 40 gallon tank and sureflo pump housed under
the pass side bed. Next to the entry door is a coctail bar and counter with
a double door clothes closet next to that. Ahead of the door is a Dinette
which folds down to make a double bed. This coach was sold new in Wisconsin
to a Honda Auto dealership with 9 miles on the clock. Probably used the
Honda dealer as a broker. It has the improved Dash AC with vacuum operated
fresh air vents with recirc. I have tried to keep the interior as stock
appearing as possible. Only Royale I have seen exactly like this one.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
1978 Royale 403
On Tue, Jun 15, 2010 at 9:45 AM, David L Greenberg
<davegreenberg1@juno.com>wrote:
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> On Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:35:59 -0500 John Sharpe
> <johnasharpe@earthlink.net> writes:
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> >
> > Quote:
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> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=17049998058
> 7&viewitem=#ht_21805wt_950
> >
> >
> > Royale's were transmodes. From the sn # it was one of the last one
> > built. Should have Electro-level II & the best dash AC.
> > --
>
> As far as I know Transmodes didn't get the ElectroLevel II or the
> improved AC output. Nor did they get the fridge louvers in the body as
> regular 78's did. Sutliff listed it as a Transmode several years ago. And
> yes, Royales were Transmodes but not all Transmodes were Royales. I
> didn't see anything that suggested it was a Royale before it was modified
> but may have missed Royale clues.
>
> I like the rear galley. This would be a great coach for someone with home
> renovo skills. Stick could make his bunk 8' long but I know he doesn't
> want to start from scratch.
>
> David Lee Greenberg
> Port St Lucie, FL skype: david.lee.greenberg
> Dedicated to the Preservation of the Classic GMC Motorhome
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| Re: [GMCnet] Project X-Royale [message #88696 is a reply to message #88670] |
Tue, 15 June 2010 15:28 |
stick miller
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Location: Americus, Georgia
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> Quote:
I like the rear galley. This would be a great coach for someone with home
renovo skills. Stick could make his bunk 8' long but I know he doesn't want to start from scratch.
David Lee Greenberg
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I would need a hospital bed after taking on this project. 
And obviously I don't know how to do a quote!
Stick Miller
'78 Royale - "White Trash" - she left me for another man
'76 Eleganza - "Cousin Eddie" Sold
'84 Bluebird Wanderlodge - "Past Tents"
Americus, GA
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| Re: [GMCnet] Project X-Royale [message #88709 is a reply to message #88670] |
Tue, 15 June 2010 16:25 |
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mike miller
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Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
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| David L Greenberg wrote on Tue, 15 June 2010 09:45 |
As far as I know Transmodes didn't get the ElectroLevel II or the
improved AC output. Nor did they get the fridge louvers in the body as
regular 78's did. Sutliff listed it as a Transmode several years ago. And
yes, Royales were Transmodes but not all Transmodes were Royales. I
didn't see anything that suggested it was a Royale before it was modified
but may have missed Royale clues. ...
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It is TZE368V101754. My Birchaven (TZE338V101163) has both ELII and the upgraded dash AC. While almost anything is possible, (considering GM at the time) I suspect this transmode also has ELII and the upgraded dash AC.
The cabinets ("hutch/refreshment center" and closet) just aft of the door are from a side dry bath, front kitchen Royale.
<http://www.bdub.net/publications/1978_GMC_by_Coachman/1978_GMC_Coachman3.htm>
It is the same design as the one in my Birch. It looks like the "hutch/refreshment center" has some water damage.
To reconvert back to a true motorhome, the cost in materials alone would be more than a usable motorhome in todays prices. The only ways this would be a good buy for someone would be for someone who wasn't going to use as a motorhome or someone who had been planing to gut and start over.
It IS a better candidate than my 1973 for a rebuild... except it is on the other side of the country.
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo'
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| Re: [GMCnet] Project X-Royale [message #88749 is a reply to message #88627] |
Tue, 15 June 2010 19:39 |
David L Greenberg
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On Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:25:58 -0500 Mike Miller <m000035@gmail.com>
writes:
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> David L Greenberg wrote on Tue, 15 June 2010 09:45
> > As far as I know Transmodes didn't get the ElectroLevel II or the
> > improved AC output. Nor did they get the fridge louvers in the
> body as
> > regular 78's did. Sutliff listed it as a Transmode several years
> ago. And
> > yes, Royales were Transmodes but not all Transmodes were Royales.
> I
> > didn't see anything that suggested it was a Royale before it was
> modified
> > but may have missed Royale clues. ...
>
My big GOOF!
Gomenasai!
David Lee Greenberg
Port St Lucie, FL skype: david.lee.greenberg
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