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| Re: [GMCnet] 31 Footer [message #157630 is a reply to message #157606] |
Sun, 22 January 2012 15:23   |
Larry C
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Sort of takes away from the idea of the GMC. I like the easy of parking with the 26 footer.
Look at that thing....
Looks like they cut behind the passenger and added the middle of a coach.... but too long. I imagine making turns can have some exciting moments. In my mind, my 455 is already at task on the hills, that would be a bit much for me.
My thoughts
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| Re: [GMCnet] 31 Footer [message #157646 is a reply to message #157599] |
Sun, 22 January 2012 16:33 |
jknezek
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I think there is a 34' GMC at Alex Sirrum's. I was in and out of it a few times, it's just kind of rotting in their lot, but I remember thinking it would be a nightmare to turn. Had extra length in front of the door and behind the bathroom.
I believe GMC had a 28' and 30' version on the drawing board at one time, I'm sure someone will pipe in. 31' seems reasonable, although instead of just cramming in extra couch space I'd have wanted some of it in the back to do front to back sleeping!
Thanks,
Jeremy Knezek
1976 Glenbrook
Birmingham, AL
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| Re: [GMCnet] 31 Footer [message #157659 is a reply to message #157655] |
Sun, 22 January 2012 18:41 |
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Bill Bryant may chime in but, as I recall hearing GMC had a 29-foot design
on the boards. Buskirk used the positioning (bogies moved about 24 inches)
that GMC had determined as best.
The 2-foot extensions on the rear, though popular, seem to put it out of
balance.
Also, if I recall properly, Ron Tase extended his to 32 feet. He, too, moved
the bogies rearward so the balance would be right. I believe the coach has
seen two owners since Ron sold it. I think it was at Goshen. If it wasn't
Ron's version then it was something pretty close. Ron did the extension
(moving the Onan and LP forward of the rear suspension) so he could have a
walk-around queen bed in the rear. He also had a separate shower across from
the bath module and additional storage space.
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Rob Mueller wrote:
> Norm,
>
> Turns out I was incorrect, I just reviewed my folder on it and the Buskirk I
> looked at was 29 feet. The seller told me Clarence
> positioned the bogies to add one foot to the overhang and two feet to the
> wheel base.
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> I had been looking at other stretches but stopped when I found out in
> Australia the overhang can only be 60% of the wheel base.
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> Clarence's positioning of the bogies made it pass with flying colors.
>
> BTW on a standard 26 foot GMC you have to remove the spare tire and bumper to
> meet the regulation. Once you get it inspected you can
> put them back on. At least that's what the guy I bought The Blue Streak from
> told me.
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Norm Bowker
> Sent: Monday, 23 January 2012 9:48 AM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] 31 Footer
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> Rob,
> Not enough overhang to balance the length.
> Bushkirk moved the bogeys back 22" to balance the overhang.
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| Re: [GMCnet] 31 Footer [message #157727 is a reply to message #157726] |
Mon, 23 January 2012 08:18 |
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USAussie
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Norm,
Yep that's the one, HOWEVER, when I saw it the owner was asking $35,000! Had I known how desirable a Buskirk stretch was I would
have bought it in a heartbeat.
I have a penchant of checking into things before I buy and by the time I figger'd out what it was and called the owner I was told;
"the new owner drove it out of here this morning!"
He who hesitates is lost!
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Norm Bowker
Sent: Tuesday, 24 January 2012 1:10 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] 31 Footer
Rob
That is this one, right. I wonder where it is now?
http://www.usedmotorhomesfsbo.com/show.aspx?adnum=59445
Norm
always lurking.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=30854
This is the one I missed out on!
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Borlase
Rob...you might remember that I bought Arthur lynwoods 29.5 stretch. Arther sectioned a 3 foot piece from a donor in order to have
two single beds (enough room for a king size bed). He did it right in moving the bogies back 20 in. in order to regain the balance
and semetry. All wheel disc brake realy deliver.
ps. It's for sale.
Dan
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| Re: [GMCnet] 31 Footer [message #157970 is a reply to message #157723] |
Wed, 25 January 2012 12:57 |
Larry C
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All that work and it still has a rear bed you can't walk around.
Might be prime canidate for the pull out rear end to increase the bed room space. ( the read door pulls out, stretching the bed making a reasonable sized sleeping space )
don't ya think?
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| Re: [GMCnet] 31 Footer [message #157977 is a reply to message #157599] |
Wed, 25 January 2012 15:41 |
JohnL455
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I think that after 26' it's no longer a "hotrod with plumbing". The Torsion bar issues recently posted come to mind as well for this type of wheelbase stretch. I bet front traction is better though.
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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