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Sun, 20 January 2013 21:32  |
BobDunahugh
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I'm making my side entry door 5 inches wider for Linda's powered wheel chair. We have a 26 ft Royale. If someone that has a 23 ft GMC could tell me the overall width of the window ahead of the side door. And the width of the sliding glass section. And the fixed section. I would be grateful. Input WELCOMED. Bob Dunahugh E-mail, or cell 319-521-4891 CST. Iowa
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| Re: [GMCnet] Widening my side door by 5 inches [message #196046 is a reply to message #196041] |
Sun, 20 January 2013 21:49  |
Ken Henderson
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Bob,
I'm confused by your request. The only window ahead of the door on a 23'
is the cockpit ("toll") window, which should be identical to that on a 26'.
Ken H.
On Sun, Jan 20, 2013 at 10:32 PM, Bob Dunahugh wrote:
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> I'm making my side entry door 5 inches wider for Linda's powered wheel
> chair. We have a 26 ft Royale. If someone that has a 23 ft GMC could tell
> me the overall width of the window ahead of the side door. And the width of
> the sliding glass section. And the fixed section. I would be grateful.
> Input WELCOMED. Bob Dunahugh E-mail, or cell 319-521-4891 CST. Iowa
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| Re: [GMCnet] Widening my side door by 5 inches [message #196050 is a reply to message #196049] |
Sun, 20 January 2013 22:18 |
powerjon
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The windows on the GMC 26' or 23' are all the same size. The it is just the placement or deletion of a window that make it fit on each length coach. The big in the front, the small on the door and kitchen side and the rear medium are the same on all coaches and for the most part are located in the same spot of all of the coaches.
JR Wright
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On Jan 20, 2013, at 11:09 PM, A. <markbb1@netzero.com> wrote:
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> Ken Henderson wrote on Sun, 20 January 2013 21:49
>> Bob,
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>> I'm confused by your request. The only window ahead of the door on a 23' is the cockpit ("toll") window, which should be identical to that on a 26'.
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>> Ken H.
> Bob,
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> To put it another way, the door on a 23' is immediately behind the cockpit passenger seat. There is no window between the door and the cockpit window. If you want the measurement of the window BEHIND the door (or any others) let us know and we will get you the numbers.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Widening my side door by 5 inches [message #196056 is a reply to message #196050] |
Mon, 21 January 2013 05:38 |
Jim Bounds
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JR, you are 99% correct, there is a different size for the galley window in a GM floorplan 23' coach. I have only seen it there and in full window Transmodes used as shuttle buses. Other than that odd bird yes, there are 3 window sizes.
Jim Bounds
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From: John Wright <powerjon@chartermi.net>
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Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2013 11:18 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Widening my side door by 5 inches
The windows on the GMC 26' or 23' are all the same size. The it is just the placement or deletion of a window that make it fit on each length coach. The big in the front, the small on the door and kitchen side and the rear medium are the same on all coaches and for the most part are located in the same spot of all of the coaches.
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
Michigan
On Jan 20, 2013, at 11:09 PM, A. <markbb1@netzero.com> wrote:
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> Ken Henderson wrote on Sun, 20 January 2013 21:49
>> Bob,
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>> I'm confused by your request. The only window ahead of the door on a 23' is the cockpit ("toll") window, which should be identical to that on a 26'.
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>> Ken H.
> Bob,
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> To put it another way, the door on a 23' is immediately behind the cockpit passenger seat. There is no window between the door and the cockpit window. If you want the measurement of the window BEHIND the door (or any others) let us know and we will get you the numbers.
> --
> '73 23' Sequoia For Camping
> '73 23' CanyonLands For Sale
> UA (Upper Alabama)
> "Time is money. If you use YOUR time, you get to keep YOUR money."
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| Re: [GMCnet] Widening my side door by 5 inches [message #196070 is a reply to message #196056] |
Mon, 21 January 2013 09:32 |
powerjon
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JB,
Thanks for the information on the ODD sized of the galley window in the 23' GM floor plan and Transmodes shuttle bus models. I was unaware there was a small difference in size, is it small or larger, I suspect that it is smaller. I will file that away for future reference.
Again Thanks!
JR
> JR, you are 99% correct, there is a different size for the galley window in a GM floorplan 23' coach. I have only seen it there and in full window Transmodes used as shuttle buses. Other than that odd bird yes, there are 3 window sizes.
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> Jim Bounds
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> From: John Wright <powerjon@chartermi.net>
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Sent: Sunday, January 20, 2013 11:18 PM
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Widening my side door by 5 inches
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> The windows on the GMC 26' or 23' are all the same size. The it is just the placement or deletion of a window that make it fit on each length coach. The big in the front, the small on the door and kitchen side and the rear medium are the same on all coaches and for the most part are located in the same spot of all of the coaches.
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> JR Wright
> 78 Buskirk Stretch
> Michigan
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| Re: [GMCnet] Widening my side door by 5 inches [message #196081 is a reply to message #196076] |
Mon, 21 January 2013 12:01 |
powerjon
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Bob,
Gene is right here, the cost, labor and time required to do this modification will far out weight the cost of a travel electric wheel chair that would fit the door. Not saying that you should not widen the door but a reasonable electric units is a get and go not lose months trying to get the coach modified. Do you need a wheel chair style or can you use something like an amigo? Once you get a larger wheel chair in the coach it is limited on where it can go inside the coach without major removal of interior parts. Just brainstorming with you!
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JR Wright
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On Jan 21, 2013, at 11:20 AM, gene Fisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com> wrote:
> there are more narrow wheel chairs
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> there have been many gmcs used a ramp and a narrow wheel chair
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> good luck
> gene
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> On Sun, Jan 20, 2013 at 7:32 PM, Bob Dunahugh <yenko108@hotmail.com> wrote:
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>> I'm making my side entry door 5 inches wider for Linda's powered wheel
>> chair. We have a 26 ft Royale. If someone that has a 23 ft GMC could tell
>> me the overall width of the window ahead of the side door. And the width of
>> the sliding glass section. And the fixed section. I would be grateful.
>> Input WELCOMED. Bob Dunahugh E-mail, or cell 319-521-4891 CST. Iowa
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| Re: [GMCnet] Widening my side door by 5 inches [message #196084 is a reply to message #196070] |
Mon, 21 January 2013 12:34 |
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mike miller
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From just looking at pictures of GM up-fitted 23's, the galley window looks to be a little smaller than the "bedroom" windows.
Here is Kelvin's newly repainted 1973 23 foot Glacier:
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/fresh-paint-dec-2012/p46998-new-paint-on-the-230.html>
(Note: I would have guessed it was a little bigger than the bedroom until I checked Kelvin's picture....  )
| powerjon wrote on Mon, 21 January 2013 07:32 |
... I was unaware there was a small difference in size, is it small or larger, I suspect that it is smaller. ...
> JR, you are 99% correct, there is a different size for the galley window in a GM floorplan 23' coach. I have only seen it there and in full window Transmodes used as shuttle buses. Other than that odd bird yes, there are 3 window sizes.
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> Jim Bounds
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| Re: [GMCnet] Widening my side door by 5 inches [message #196093 is a reply to message #196050] |
Mon, 21 January 2013 14:06 |
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On some 23 ft coaches, the window behind the door is different from any other coach. It is about 2 inches wider than the door or galley window. On other 23 ft coaches the window is the same size as the door window. We always ask for the approximate size for the window behind the door before shipping one.
Gene Dotson
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| Re: [GMCnet] Widening my side door by 5 inches [message #196095 is a reply to message #196093] |
Mon, 21 January 2013 14:35 |
jhbridges
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I just went out with a tape. My Noris upfit 23' galley window is 37 inches wide including the gasket. The window behind the door is 59 1/2 including the gasket.
--johnny
'76 23' transmode norris
'76 palm beach
From: Gene Dotson <shawnee@charter.net>
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Sent: Monday, January 21, 2013 3:06 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Widening my side door by 5 inches
On some 23 ft coaches, the window behind the door is different from any other coach. It is about 2 inches wider than the door or galley window. On other 23 ft coaches the window is the same size as the door window. We always ask for the approximate size for the window behind the door before shipping one.
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Gene Dotson
74 Canyonlands
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| Re: [GMCnet] Widening my side door by 5 inches [message #196105 is a reply to message #196095] |
Mon, 21 January 2013 15:49 |
tphipps
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I have an uninstalled large window from a 23 ft GMC that measures 28 1/2 in. That would be the raw size of the hole it would fit in. This is the inside measurement, not the outside edge to edge measurement. This is a window from Gene Dotson. It was removed from a 23 ft, and available for purchase.
P.M. If you want it or need it. Delivered to International Rally in Doltan or Bean Station.
Tom, MS II
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