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Sat, 19 November 2011 10:58

davidlive

Messages: 143
Registered: November 2011
Location: Simi valley, Southern Cal...

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Hello Everyone, i'm new to the forums and the gmc motorhome, i recently acquired one (couple months ago) it's a 1974 26's painted desert model.
I researched and fell in love with the design of these.

I wanted a project coach that i will have to rebuild from the ground up, this will probably take me years to do as it's simply in a rv storage place atm while i tear out the interior and look for a better place to work on it.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/motorhome5.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/motorhome6.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/motorhome8.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/motorhome7.jpg

I've already started ripping out the interior which was original and in very bad condition, i forgot to take before pictures and only have the two the seller had

Before
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/motorhome9.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/motorhome10.jpg

During
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0151.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0152.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0153.jpg

I'm still working on ripping more of the interior out, i've got the shower and heater out sense those pictures.

I just wanted to make this thread as a way to track what i'm doing and ideals and hear from others what they think, this again is a project that i figure will take me years to complete lol Smile

Smile

Some upgrade Ideals i have
though the bumper hitch (i plan on possibly towing a 22-26' enclosed trailer)
max brake system
rims and tires (last thing i do as the current tires are new)
Air bad system
brake system (disc, electric power booster)
reaction bar
Headlights, taillights, clearance lights (LED)
Tank-less water heater (propane / Electric)
Custom lighting (led)
Microwave mounted about stove
Custom Dashboard
New windows
replace all appliances
Redo all plumbing and electrical wiring (romex wiring and soft copper w/compression fittings plumbing)
install a Macerator
rear wheel wells replaced
floorboard replaced
repair lower door hinge or replace door

Current ideal floor plan

David

78 Royal #749
74 #136
Oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car, understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car. Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and torque is how far you take the wall with you when you hit it.

[Updated on: Thu, 17 December 2015 19:58]

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Re: [GMCnet] My project Coach [message #150119 is a reply to message #150109]

Sat, 19 November 2011 13:11

jimk

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Registered: July 2006
Location: Belmont, CA

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David,
Where do you live?

On ise the frame for larger tanks / batteries (rougly 3")
> Headlights, taillights, clearance lights (LED)
> Central Vacuum system
> Tank-less water heater (propane / 120v)
> Custom lighting
> Microwave mounted about stove
> flip up tv mounted over passenger seat
> Light on retractable cord mounted in refrigerator maintenance door
> Custom Dashboard
> New windows
> Ev conversion (electric motors)
> Solar panels (remove rear ladder)
> Place generator in front (where the radiator would had been)
> replace all appliances
> Redo all plumbing and electrical wiring (romex wiring and hard copper plumbing)
> Remove dashboard a/c and heater (due to ev conversion)
> Remove 2nd gas tank leave 1 tank (for generator to use dual fuel sources gas/propane)
>
>
>
> Current ideal floor plan
>
>
> -----------------------------
> | possible propane tank
> |----------------------------
> | Water Tank
> | Queen Bed
> | Water ---------
> | Heater | Drawers |
> |----------------------------
> | Toliet|
> |
> |
> | Shower Closet
> |
> |
> |--------
> |
> | Refrig Stove/Microwave
> |
> |
> |----
> |
> |Door Sink / Heater
> |
> |
> |----
> |
> |
> |
> | Desk Couch
> |
> |
> |
> |------------------------
> |
> |
> |
> |
> | TV Drivers seat
> |
> |
> -------------------------
>
>
>
>
> David
>
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Re: [GMCnet] My project Coach [message #150121 is a reply to message #150109]

Sat, 19 November 2011 14:31

ljdavick

Messages: 3548
Registered: March 2007
Location: Fremont, CA

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David,

That's quite an ambitious plan you are undertaking. I thought I saw another Motorhome in the background, so I'll guess that you already love the Motorhome experience.

Could you tell us a little bit about yourself and the coach you are working on? Where are you and how do you plan to use the finished coach? Then again, there are plenty who get as much satisfaction working on these beauties as they do traveling in them!

Thanks,

Larry Davick
The Mystery Machine
1976(ish) Palm Beach
Fremont, Ca
Sent from my iPad

On Nov 19, 2011, at 8:58 AM, davidlive@gmail.com <davidlive@gmail.com> wrote:

>
>
> Hello Everyone, i'm new to the forums and the gmc motorhome, i recently acquired one (couple months ago) it's a 1974 26's painted desert model.
> I researched and feel in love with the design of these.
>
> I wanted a project coach that i will have to rebuild from the ground up, this will probably take me years to do as it's simply in a rv storage place atm while i tear out the interior and look for a better place to work on it.
>
>
> http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/motorhome5.jpg
> http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/motorhome6.jpg
> http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/motorhome8.jpg
> http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/motorhome7.jpg
>
> I've already started ripping out the interior which was original and in very bad condition, i forgot to take before pictures and only have the two the seller had
>
> Before
> http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/motorhome9.jpg
> http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/motorhome10.jpg
>
>
> During
> http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0151.jpg
> http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0152.jpg
> http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0153.jpg
>
>
> I'm still working on ripping more of the interior out, i've got the shower and heater out sense those pictures.
>
>
>
>
> I just wanted to make this thread as a way to track what i'm doing and ideals and hear from others what they think, this again is a project that i figure will take me years to complete lol :)
>
>
> Some upgrade Ideals i have
> though the bumper hitch (i plan on possibly towing a 22-26' enclosed trailer)
> max brake system
> rims and tires (last thing i do as the current tires are new)
> Air bad system
> brake system (disc, power booster)
> chuck aulgar reaction bar
> raise the frame for larger tanks / batteries (rougly 3")
> Headlights, taillights, clearance lights (LED)
> Central Vacuum system
> Tank-less water heater (propane / 120v)
> Custom lighting
> Microwave mounted about stove
> flip up tv mounted over passenger seat
> Light on retractable cord mounted in refrigerator maintenance door
> Custom Dashboard
> New windows
> Ev conversion (electric motors)
> Solar panels (remove rear ladder)
> Place generator in front (where the radiator would had been)
> replace all appliances
> Redo all plumbing and electrical wiring (romex wiring and hard copper plumbing)
> Remove dashboard a/c and heater (due to ev conversion)
> Remove 2nd gas tank leave 1 tank (for generator to use dual fuel sources gas/propane)
>
>
>
> Current ideal floor plan
>
>
> -----------------------------
> | possible propane tank
> |----------------------------
> | Water Tank
> | Queen Bed
> | Water ---------
> | Heater | Drawers |
> |----------------------------
> | Toliet|
> |
> |
> | Shower Closet
> |
> |
> |--------
> |
> | Refrig Stove/Microwave
> |
> |
> |----
> |
> |Door Sink / Heater
> |
> |
> |----
> |
> |
> |
> | Desk Couch
> |
> |
> |
> |------------------------
> |
> |
> |
> |
> | TV Drivers seat
> |
> |
> -------------------------
>
>
>
>
> David
>
> ______________________________________________
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Fremont, Ca
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Re: My project Coach [message #150132 is a reply to message #150109]

Sat, 19 November 2011 16:01

davidlive

Messages: 143
Registered: November 2011
Location: Simi valley, Southern Cal...

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Hey Jim

Smile

I live in simi valley, ca

I've emailed u and called u a few times with some issues i've had while i've been researching what i've planning to do, but again this is going to take me several years to do, as i don't have all the money to shell out lol, but i wanted a project to keep my interest.

78 Royal #749
74 #136
Oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car, understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car. Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and torque is how far you take the wall with you when you hit it.

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Re: [GMCnet] My project Coach [message #150133 is a reply to message #150121]

Sat, 19 November 2011 16:14

davidlive

Messages: 143
Registered: November 2011
Location: Simi valley, Southern Cal...

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Dear ljdavick

that was a picture at the seller's place, i wish that motorhome in the background was mine as well lol, it's a extremely fancy one

I'm 32 years old male located in simi valley, ca

it's a 1974 26's painted desert, i'm not sure how many owners it's had or where it's been the person i bought it from had it in fresno, ca.

i plan on working on this for a couple years so i don't really have a date when i'll be done, as for what i'll use it for not sure yet, i'd love to just travel abroad, expessily if i get my power from the sun and live green the only thing i'll have in expenses gas/propane for the generator/stove/heaters and of course food/clothes.

Today i cleaned up the coach and took some more pictures of me taking apart the interior

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0203.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0202.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0207.jpg

the rear wheel wells are cracking and need of replacement, i think i'll remake them later out of a sheet metal
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0204.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0205.jpg

also found out the floor board is rotted out, i already planned on redoing the floor but this gives me a reason for sure now
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0206.jpg

also the lower hinge on the door is breaking or rather should say the door frame is, not sure yet if i'm going to attempt to repair the door or simply buy a used one

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0208.jpg

78 Royal #749
74 #136
Oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car, understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car. Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and torque is how far you take the wall with you when you hit it.

[Updated on: Sat, 19 November 2011 16:17]

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Re: [GMCnet] My project Coach [message #150136 is a reply to message #150133]

Sat, 19 November 2011 16:18

ljdavick

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Registered: March 2007
Location: Fremont, CA

Karma: -3

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Go for it!

Sent from my iPad

On Nov 19, 2011, at 2:14 PM, davidlive@gmail.com <davidlive@gmail.com> wrote:

>
>
> Dear ljdavick
>
> that was a picture at the seller's place, i wish that motorhome in the background was mine as well lol, it's a extremely fancy one
>
> I'm 32 years old male located in simi valley, ca
> i plan on working on this for a couple years so i don't really have a date when i'll be done, as for what i'll use it for not sure yet, i'd love to just travel abroad, expessily if i get my power from the sun and live green the only thing i'll have in expenses gas/propane for the generator/stove/heaters and of course food/clothes.
>
>
>
> Today i cleaned up the coach and took some more pictures of me taking apart the interior
>
>
> http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0203.jpg
> http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0202.jpg
> http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0207.jpg
>
>
> the rear wheel wells are cracking and need of replacement, i think i'll remake them later out of a sheet metal
> http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0204.jpg
> http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0205.jpg
>
>
> also found out the floor board is rotted out, i already planned on redoing the floor but this gives me a reason for sure now
> http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0206.jpg
>
>
> also the lower hinge on the door is breaking or rather should say the door frame is, not sure yet if i'm going to attempt to repair the door or simply buy a used one
>
> http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0208.jpg
>
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Re: [GMCnet] My project Coach [message #150137 is a reply to message #150133]

Sat, 19 November 2011 16:20

Mr ERFisher

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this might be a better link
http://s3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/?albumview=slideshow

gene

On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 2:14 PM, davidlive@gmail.com <davidlive@gmail.com>wrote:

>
>
> Dear ljdavick
>
> that was a picture at the seller's place, i wish that motorhome in the
> background was mine as well lol, it's a extremely fancy one
>
> I'm 32 years old male located in simi valley, ca
> i plan on working on this for a couple years so i don't really have a date
> when i'll be done, as for what i'll use it for not sure yet, i'd love to
> just travel abroad, expessily if i get my power from the sun and live green
> the only thing i'll have in expenses gas/propane for the
> generator/stove/heaters and of course food/clothes.
>
>
>
> Today i cleaned up the coach and took some more pictures of me taking
> apart the interior
>
>
>
> http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0203.jpg
>
> http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0202.jpg
>
> http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0207.jpg
>
>
> the rear wheel wells are cracking and need of replacement, i think i'll
> remake them later out of a sheet metal
>
> http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0204.jpg
>
> http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0205.jpg
>
>
> also found out the floor board is rotted out, i already planned on redoing
> the floor but this gives me a reason for sure now
>
> http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0206.jpg
>
>
> also the lower hinge on the door is breaking or rather should say the door
> frame is, not sure yet if i'm going to attempt to repair the door or simply
> buy a used one
>
>
> http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0208.jpg
>
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Re: My project Coach [message #150138 is a reply to message #150109]

Sat, 19 November 2011 16:44

Galen

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Registered: November 2011
Location: New Virginia, IA

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David,
Thanks for posting the pictures as you are gutting it. As a new owner myself its interesting to see how everything is routed. Good luck with your project.

Galen

P.S. I hope those firebirds are the last to go! My friends keep asking me what kind of air brush mural I am going to add to mine. Smile

Smile

Galen Briggs New Virginia, Iowa 1978 Palm Beach

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Re: My project Coach [message #150147 is a reply to message #150109]

Sat, 19 November 2011 17:35

WD0AFQ

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Location: Dexter, Mo.

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Welcome to both of you new guys. This is the place to learn everything about your coaches. If you set the coach up like I did you won't really need a generator, unless you want to run the air. If I need air its time to move.
Dan

3 In Stainless Exhaust Headers One Ton All Discs/Reaction Arm 355 FD/Quad Bag/Alum Radiator Manny Tran/New eng. Holley EFI/10 Tire Air Monitoring System Solarized Coach/Upgraded Windows Satelite TV/On Demand Hot Water/3Way Refer

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Re: My project Coach [message #150148 is a reply to message #150147]

Sat, 19 November 2011 17:37

WD0AFQ

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Forgot, here is a link to a story I did today. Solar made simple.
http://www.danandteri.blogspot.com/
Dan

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Re: My project Coach [message #150149 is a reply to message #150109]

Sat, 19 November 2011 17:50

Chr$

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Location: Scottsdale, AZ

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Heh, such a familiar sight. I remember when I was at that stage.

Interesting screaming chicken on the sides.

You're even younger than I.

Welcome to the nuthouse, and don't give up no matter how dire it gets. It's worth it.

-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ

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Re: [GMCnet] My project Coach [message #150160 is a reply to message #150109]

Sat, 19 November 2011 18:53

Ray Erspamer

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Welcome to the group Dave, you're going to meet some incredible people out here
and you're going to have a blast working on the coach. If we can help in any
way, just ask.

Ray

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Sent: Sat, November 19, 2011 10:58:04 AM
Subject: [GMCnet] My project Coach

Hello Everyone, i'm new to the forums and the gmc motorhome, i recently acquired
one (couple months ago) it's a 1974 26's painted desert model.

I researched and feel in love with the design of these.

I wanted a project coach that i will have to rebuild from the ground up, this
will probably take me years to do as it's simply in a rv storage place atm while
i tear out the interior and look for a better place to work on it.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/motorhome5.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/motorhome6.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/motorhome8.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/motorhome7.jpg

I've already started ripping out the interior which was original and in very bad
condition, i forgot to take before pictures and only have the two the seller had

Before
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/motorhome9.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/motorhome10.jpg

During
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0151.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0152.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0153.jpg

I'm still working on ripping more of the interior out, i've got the shower and
heater out sense those pictures.

I just wanted to make this thread as a way to track what i'm doing and ideals
and hear from others what they think, this again is a project that i figure will
take me years to complete lol :)

Some upgrade Ideals i have
though the bumper hitch (i plan on possibly towing a 22-26' enclosed trailer)
max brake system
rims and tires (last thing i do as the current tires are new)
Air bad system
brake system (disc, power booster)
chuck aulgar reaction bar
raise the frame for larger tanks / batteries (rougly 3")
Headlights, taillights, clearance lights (LED)
Central Vacuum system
Tank-less water heater (propane / 120v)
Custom lighting
Microwave mounted about stove
flip up tv mounted over passenger seat
Light on retractable cord mounted in refrigerator maintenance door
Custom Dashboard
New windows
Ev conversion (electric motors)
Solar panels (remove rear ladder)
Place generator in front (where the radiator would had been)
replace all appliances
Redo all plumbing and electrical wiring (romex wiring and hard copper plumbing)
Remove dashboard a/c and heater (due to ev conversion)
Remove 2nd gas tank leave 1 tank (for generator to use dual fuel sources
gas/propane)

Current ideal floor plan

-----------------------------
| possible propane tank
|----------------------------
| Water Tank
| Queen Bed
| Water ---------
| Heater | Drawers |
|----------------------------
| Toliet|
|
|
| Shower Closet
|
|
|--------
|
| Refrig Stove/Microwave
|
|
|----
|
|Door Sink / Heater
|
|
|----
|
|
|
| Desk Couch
|
|
|
|------------------------
|
|
|
|
| TV Drivers seat
|
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Re: [GMCnet] My project Coach [message #150165 is a reply to message #150109]

Sat, 19 November 2011 19:32

Bruce Hart

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Sounds like a great project!!
One item you stated was to Redo all plumbing and electrical wiring (romex
wiring and hard copper plumbing), I thought that I read in the forum or
elsewhere that you don't want to hard copper plumb as road vibrations might
work the connections loose. I leave it up to the experts here to commit on
that.

On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 9:58 AM, davidlive@gmail.com <davidlive@gmail.com>wrote:

>
>
> Hello Everyone, i'm new to the forums and the gmc motorhome, i recently
> acquired one (couple months ago) it's a 1974 26's painted desert model.
> I researched and feel in love with the design of these.
>
> I wanted a project coach that i will have to rebuild from the ground up,
> this will probably take me years to do as it's simply in a rv storage place
> atm while i tear out the interior and look for a better place to work on it.
>
>
>
> http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/motorhome5.jpg
>
> http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/motorhome6.jpg
>
> http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/motorhome8.jpg
>
> http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/motorhome7.jpg
>
> I've already started ripping out the interior which was original and in
> very bad condition, i forgot to take before pictures and only have the two
> the seller had
>
> Before
>
> http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/motorhome9.jpg
>
> http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/motorhome10.jpg
>
>
> During
>
> http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0151.jpg
>
> http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0152.jpg
>
> http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y92/DavidLive/1974%20GMC%20Motorhome/IMAG0153.jpg
>
>
> I'm still working on ripping more of the interior out, i've got the shower
> and heater out sense those pictures.
>
>
>
>
> I just wanted to make this thread as a way to track what i'm doing and
> ideals and hear from others what they think, this again is a project that i
> figure will take me years to complete lol :)
>
>
> Some upgrade Ideals i have
> though the bumper hitch (i plan on possibly towing a 22-26' enclosed
> trailer)
> max brake system
> rims and tires (last thing i do as the current tires are new)
> Air bad system
> brake system (disc, power booster)
> chuck aulgar reaction bar
> raise the frame for larger tanks / batteries (rougly 3")
> Headlights, taillights, clearance lights (LED)
> Central Vacuum system
> Tank-less water heater (propane / 120v)
> Custom lighting
> Microwave mounted about stove
> flip up tv mounted over passenger seat
> Light on retractable cord mounted in refrigerator maintenance door
> Custom Dashboard
> New windows
> Ev conversion (electric motors)
> Solar panels (remove rear ladder)
> Place generator in front (where the radiator would had been)
> replace all appliances
> Redo all plumbing and electrical wiring (romex wiring and hard copper
> plumbing)
> Remove dashboard a/c and heater (due to ev conversion)
> Remove 2nd gas tank leave 1 tank (for generator to use dual fuel sources
> gas/propane)
>
>
>
> Current ideal floor plan
>
>
> -----------------------------
> | possible propane tank
> |----------------------------
> | Water Tank
> | Queen Bed
> | Water ---------
> | Heater | Drawers |
> |----------------------------
> | Toliet|
> |
> |
> | Shower Closet
> |
> |
> |--------
> |
> | Refrig Stove/Microwave
> |
> |
> |----
> |
> |Door Sink / Heater
> |
> |
> |----
> |
> |
> |
> | Desk Couch
> |
> |
> |
> |------------------------
> |
> |
> |
> |
> | TV Drivers seat
> |
> |
> -------------------------
>
>
>
>
> David
>
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Re: [GMCnet] My project Coach [message #150172 is a reply to message #150165]

Sat, 19 November 2011 20:03

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Thank you very much, that is a excellent point, i didn't even think about that when i thought i'd redo it in hard copper, the soft copper probably gives more so the vibration doesn't affect it like hard would plus the compression fittings would hold better, and possibly easier to work with. that will be the way to go then Smile

Smile

(updated main post to reflect that)

Thanks David

78 Royal #749
74 #136
Oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car, understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car. Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and torque is how far you take the wall with you when you hit it.

[Updated on: Sat, 19 November 2011 20:04]

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Re: [GMCnet] My project Coach [message #150176 is a reply to message #150172]

Sat, 19 November 2011 20:32

Dennis S

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davidlive wrote on Sat, 19 November 2011 20:03

Thank you very much, that is a excellent point, i didn't even think about that when i thought i'd redo it in hard copper, the soft copper probably gives more so the vibration doesn't affect it like hard would plus the compression fittings would hold better, and possibly easier to work with. that will be the way to go then Smile

Smile

(updated main post to reflect that)

Thanks David

David,

I would suggest PEX piping and fittings to replace the original copper.

Welcome aboard and congratulations on the project coach.

Dennis

Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro

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Re: My project Coach [message #150193 is a reply to message #150109]

Sat, 19 November 2011 22:17

Chr$

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PEX Tubing. You won't regret it. find it a Lowes.

-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ

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Re: My project Coach [message #150198 is a reply to message #150109]

Sat, 19 November 2011 23:31

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davidlive wrote on Sat, 19 November 2011 08:58

Hello Everyone, i'm new to the forums and the gmc motorhome, i recently acquired one (couple months ago) it's a 1974 26's painted desert model.
I researched and fell in love with the design of these.

I wanted a project coach ...

I have a few "project coaches."

It is good to see people younger than the coach being interested in these rigs. Something to note (and is way too late for you and this coach) is the number of new buyers that start redoing everything, only to find out they have bit of more than they can chew. I have seen many end up being sold after the owner looses interest. It is sad to see.

Another problem is a new owner quickly making changes only to find out the changes were not that good of an idea.

I hope you do not fall to either of these problems. To avoid the loss of motivation you can find local GMC'ers and get to know them. You might want to visit any rallies you can. (Yes, you CAN attend rallies without a coach.) Even stopping by for a few hours would be better than nothing.

Learning from others experiences and seeing others USING their coaches can save YOU much time, effort and MONEY... plus keep your motivation up.

Of course you could find a USABLE coach to use while you upgrade your current coach.... Twisted Evil

Twisted Evil

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Re: My project Coach [message #150259 is a reply to message #150198]

Sun, 20 November 2011 13:50

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I sure hope i don't get tired of working on it, i doubt i will as i only have a day or two i get to even work on it, only on my days off of work, till i find a better place to work on it.

Also is there a upgrade for the front end suspension ? i read in another fourm post but didn't quite understand, i would be interested as i'm doing a conversion to ev i would want the front end to be able to support more weight if possible?

78 Royal #749
74 #136
Oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car, understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car. Hp is how fast you hit the wall, and torque is how far you take the wall with you when you hit it.

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Re: My project Coach [message #150261 is a reply to message #150109]

Sun, 20 November 2011 14:13

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There is a one ton front end conversion (Hubler front end)that is gaining popularity as the parts are more robust and availability of parts should be better in the future.

Definitely take lots of pictures as you go, and don't hesitate to ask questions as you go. It's best to learn and not repeat other's mistakes as you proceed.

Welcome to the group!

George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach

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Re: My project Coach [message #150282 is a reply to message #150259]

Sun, 20 November 2011 17:38

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davidlive wrote on Sun, 20 November 2011 13:50

i would be interested as i'm doing a conversion to ev i would want the front end to be able to support more weight if possible?

I have always been interested in EV and Hybrid vehicles. I believe that is the future for effectively meeting our overall transportation needs. I would be interested what you are planning for the GMC. There are some large vehicle applications that work but are costly. Just wondering about your thinking process?

Randy & Margie
'77 Eleganza II '403'
Battlefield, MO

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