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[GMCnet] refrigerator upgrade on '75 Glenbrook [message #175106] Sat, 30 June 2012 00:47 Go to next message
JT is currently offline  JT   United States
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I'm looking to upgrade the refrigerator in my '75 Glenbrook to be 3-way.

I couldn't find in the owners manual.... does anyone know the size of the refrigerator... I'm guessing length width and depth? I'm hoping I don't have to uninstall it just to get the dimensions but maybe I just should.

I'll need to run a line to propane but figure that can't be that tough... any other ideas/ suggestions I should take into account?

Thanks, JT
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Re: [GMCnet] refrigerator upgrade on '75 Glenbrook [message #175116 is a reply to message #175106] Sat, 30 June 2012 08:20 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Dennis S is currently offline  Dennis S   United States
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JT,

Not knowing what model you have -- look here for lots of owner manuals and installation instructions.

http://bdub.net/manuals/index.html


Dennis

JT wrote on Sat, 30 June 2012 00:47

I'm looking to upgrade the refrigerator in my '75 Glenbrook to be 3-way.

I couldn't find in the owners manual.... does anyone know the size of the refrigerator... I'm guessing length width and depth? I'm hoping I don't have to uninstall it just to get the dimensions but maybe I just should.

I'll need to run a line to propane but figure that can't be that tough... any other ideas/ suggestions I should take into account?

Thanks, JT
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Re: [GMCnet] refrigerator upgrade on '75 Glenbrook [message #175117 is a reply to message #175106] Sat, 30 June 2012 08:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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JT wrote on Sat, 30 June 2012 00:47

I'm looking to upgrade the refrigerator in my '75 Glenbrook to be 3-way.

I couldn't find in the owners manual.... does anyone know the size of the refrigerator... I'm guessing length width and depth? I'm hoping I don't have to uninstall it just to get the dimensions but maybe I just should.

I'll need to run a line to propane but figure that can't be that tough... any other ideas/ suggestions I should take into account?

Thanks, JT
If it never had a 3-way fridge in it before, you are going to need a roof vent and vent to the outside world on the bottom. 3-ways get a lot hotter than dual voltage units and use only outside air to cool the condenser.
Re: [GMCnet] refrigerator upgrade on '75 Glenbrook [message #175122 is a reply to message #175106] Sat, 30 June 2012 08:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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These are the dimensions of the electric only fridge that came out of my 77 Palm Beach that was located just to the left as you entered the GMC

Measurements are as follows:

Height - 52 inches
Width - 24 inches
Depth - 23 inches

Hope this helps.


Mike Thomas Marine City, MI 77 ex Palm Beach

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Re: [GMCnet] refrigerator upgrade on '75 Glenbrook [message #175129 is a reply to message #175106] Sat, 30 June 2012 09:36 Go to previous message
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JT wrote on Fri, 29 June 2012 22:47

I'm looking to upgrade the refrigerator in my '75 Glenbrook to be 3-way.

I couldn't find in the owners manual.... does anyone know the size of the refrigerator... I'm guessing length width and depth? I'm hoping I don't have to uninstall it just to get the dimensions but maybe I just should.

I'll need to run a line to propane but figure that can't be that tough... any other ideas/ suggestions I should take into account?

Thanks, JT
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Here's what I did:

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g5863-norcold-refrigerator-installation.html

This Norcold fit with minimal modification to the compartment. It is a little narrower and a little taller, and it needs a baffle in the back of the compartment. If I was doing it over again, I would have extended it out into the room about 3/4" to 1". I might still do that. We love the fridge. it works so much better than the leaky old original electric one


Carl Stouffer '75 ex Palm Beach Tucson, AZ. Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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