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quadracerx1 is currently offline  quadracerx1   United States
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Someone was building a GMC Trailer. It was essentially a GMC Motorhome with the drivers compartment removed and a GMC rear cap on the front where the trailer hitch A-frame would be. I have a picture of it under construction, but I cant seem to get the image small enough to upload to this site?

Anyone know any further info on who is building it or any other info?

Thanks,

Steve


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Re: [GMCnet] GMC Trailer [message #209090 is a reply to message #209086] Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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here is one (several slides)
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/tricked-out-gmcs/p23890-dave-and-marsha-stille.html

gene


On Tue, May 28, 2013 at 9:51 PM, Steve <quadracerx@aol.com> wrote:

>
>
> Someone was building a GMC Trailer. It was essentially a GMC Motorhome
> with the drivers compartment removed and a GMC rear cap on the front where
> the trailer hitch a frame would be. I have a picture of it under
> construction, but I cant seem to get the image small enough to upload to
> this site?
>
> Anyone know any further info on who is building it or any other info?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve
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Re: GMC Trailer [message #209103 is a reply to message #209086] Wed, 29 May 2013 03:51 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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quadracerx1 wrote on Tue, 28 May 2013 21:51

Someone was building a GMC Trailer. It was essentially a GMC Motorhome with the drivers compartment removed and a GMC rear cap on the front where the trailer hitch A-frame would be. I have a picture of it under construction, but I cant seem to get the image small enough to upload to this site?

Anyone know any further info on who is building it or any other info?

Thanks,

Steve


I did a search on the photo site: <http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/search.php?searchid=54101&cpage=3>

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/5777/Fox_Trailer_b.jpg
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/gmc-paint-schemes/p41750-jay-fox-s-trailer.html>

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/5777/medium/El_Capitan_GMC_A-B.png
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/gmc-paint-schemes/p40925-santa-fe-warbonnet-a-and-b.html>

Anything look like what you are looking for?



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Re: GMC Trailer [message #209126 is a reply to message #209086] Wed, 29 May 2013 10:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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quadracerx1 wrote on Tue, 28 May 2013 22:51

Someone was building a GMC Trailer. It was essentially a GMC Motorhome with the drivers compartment removed and a GMC rear cap on the front where the trailer hitch A-frame would be. I have a picture of it under construction, but I cant seem to get the image small enough to upload to this site?

Anyone know any further info on who is building it or any other info?

Thanks,

Steve


Funny you ask we just moved a little closer after the frame is done we will be mounting the rear/front cap.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g5978-gmc-trailer.html


Jay Fox Calgary AB
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Re: GMC Trailer [message #209129 is a reply to message #209126] Wed, 29 May 2013 10:58 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Keith V is currently offline  Keith V   United States
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Does the trailer really need both axles?

I'd hate to see the toll bill for that rig


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Re: [GMCnet] GMC Trailer [message #209133 is a reply to message #209129] Wed, 29 May 2013 11:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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When I was pulling a trailer on my motorcycle, I got hit with 3 axles.
So, it will be interesting to see what this comes in at. Most tolls
would probably put that at their second or third level of toll rates.

Dan in NC
1976 Eleganza II

On 5/29/2013 11:58 AM, Keith V wrote:
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> Does the trailer really need both axles?
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> I'd hate to see the toll bill for that rig

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Re: GMC Trailer [message #209147 is a reply to message #209086] Wed, 29 May 2013 12:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Its more about the true theme then to worry about tolls or axles or even practicality.
Plus it will be replacing my 29 foot featherlight race trailer which is way more heavy duty and a lot heavier.
The whole goal is to look like GM made it, Which rumor has it they did make two.

http://www.amra.ca/images/GMC%20Motorhome%20and%20Trailer%20300.jpg

http://www.amra.ca/Pictures/GMCcbr1.JPG


Jay Fox Calgary AB
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Re: [GMCnet] GMC Trailer [message #209149 is a reply to message #209147] Wed, 29 May 2013 13:00 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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When you drive out west no toll roads.

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>
>
> Its more about the true theme then to worry about tolls or axles or even
> practicality.
> Plus it will be replacing my 29 foot featherlight race trailer which is
> way more heavy duty and a lot heavier.
> The whole goal is to look like GM made it, Which rumor has it they did
> make two.
>
>
>
> http://www.amra.ca/Pictures/GMCcbr1.JPG
> --
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> Calgary AB
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Re: GMC Trailer [message #209154 is a reply to message #209147] Wed, 29 May 2013 13:58 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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seven wrote on Wed, 29 May 2013 12:57

Its more about the true theme then to worry about tolls or axles or even practicality.
Plus it will be replacing my 29 foot featherlight race trailer which is way more heavy duty and a lot heavier.
The whole goal is to look like GM made it, Which rumor has it they did make two.

http://www.amra.ca/images/GMC%20Motorhome%20and%20Trailer%20300.jpg

http://www.amra.ca/Pictures/GMCcbr1.JPG


It does look KOOL, like a road train!


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Re: GMC Trailer [message #209157 is a reply to message #209086] Wed, 29 May 2013 14:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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When I tow a car (4 wheel down) on the turnpike using the 'EZ Pass' I am charged for 5 axels and extra tall rate. The same as a semi with a trailer.
Jim Wagner Who tries to stay off toll roads
Brook Park, oh


When I was pulling a trailer on my motorcycle, I got hit with 3 axles.
So, it will be interesting to see what this comes in at. Most tolls
would probably put that at their second or third level of toll rates.

Re: [GMCnet] GMC Trailer [message #209188 is a reply to message #209157] Wed, 29 May 2013 17:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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The last two times through Tuscaloosa over the toll bridge, the gerbil charged me the 6 wheel raste.  I don't think she saw the toad till we were past. 
"How much?"
"$1.50 (I think)"
"Here.  Thankyew." <kaCHING>
 
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When I tow a car (4 wheel down) on the turnpike using the 'EZ Pass' I am charged for 5 axels and extra tall rate. The same as a semi with a trailer.
Jim Wagner Who tries to stay off toll roads
Brook Park, oh


When I was pulling a trailer on my motorcycle, I got hit with 3 axles.
So, it will be interesting to see what this comes in at. Most tolls
would probably put that at their second or third level of toll rates.


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Re: GMC Trailer [message #209255 is a reply to message #209147] Thu, 30 May 2013 09:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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seven wrote on Wed, 29 May 2013 12:57

Its more about the true theme then to worry about tolls or axles or even practicality.
Plus it will be replacing my 29 foot featherlight race trailer which is way more heavy duty and a lot heavier.
The whole goal is to look like GM made it, Which rumor has it they did make two.
>
>



Just trying to set the historical record straight (as I understand it)

Here is the GMC built trailer story that I have been told by those involved.

ONE GMC trailer was built at the request of J.D.Wisner (GMC Gen. Mfg. Mgr.) who was a snowmobile enthusiast. It was kept in the fleet garage and used by a number of company employees. At some point a higher up said to a (WK) "get rid of that, not legal, could be trouble". A letter authorizing its scraping was provided and the deed was done.

I know of no pictures of this trailer, it has been described to me as dark blue with a light upper area. Stainless steel rear bumper and a power rear ramp. There are two artist renderings I had put on the photo site some time ago.


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Re: [GMCnet] GMC Trailer [message #209902 is a reply to message #209086] Wed, 05 June 2013 02:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Nothing to do with tolls, but I know Burt and Fay Curtis have one in a state of near doneness. Curtisunlimited@aol.com.  see the cc email address above




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Someone was building a GMC Trailer. It was essentially a GMC Motorhome with the drivers compartment removed and a GMC rear cap on the front where the trailer hitch a frame would be. I have a picture of it under construction, but I cant seem to get the image small enough to upload to this site?

Anyone know any further info on who is building it or any other info?

Thanks,

Steve
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Re: [GMCnet] GMC Trailer [message #209913 is a reply to message #209255] Wed, 05 June 2013 07:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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There are two artist renderings I had put on the photo site some time ago.
is there a link to these?
gene

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Re: [GMCnet] GMC Trailer [message #209915 is a reply to message #209902] Wed, 05 June 2013 07:31 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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While the Curtis 5th wheel trailer isn't quite what Steve was asking about, (no rear cap being mounted in front) it is a very nice project. (LOTS of work as they replaced all the sheet aluminum on the sides.) I understand the idea is to carry two small race cars plus provide living quarters for two. Bedroom in the "cab" area. (Forum users follow the link for more pictures.)

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/5/medium/white3000mcclareanbits_057.jpg
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/modifications/p42021-bert-and-fays-5th-wheel-gmc-trailer-project.html>

Douglas Norton wrote on Wed, 05 June 2013 00:21

Nothing to do with tolls, but I know Burt and Fay Curtis have one in a state of near doneness. Curtisunlimited@aol.com.  see the cc email address above

From: Steve <quadracerx@aol.com>
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Subject: [GMCnet] GMC Trailer

Someone was building a GMC Trailer. It was essentially a GMC Motorhome with the drivers compartment removed and a GMC rear cap on the front where the trailer hitch a frame would be. I have a picture of it under construction, but I cant seem to get the image small enough to upload to this site?

Anyone know any further info on who is building it or any other info?

Thanks,

Steve



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Re: [GMCnet] GMC Trailer [message #209938 is a reply to message #209913] Wed, 05 June 2013 09:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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There are two artist renderings I had put on the photo site some time ago.


is there a link to these?
gene


Here:

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/miscellaneous-bryant-stuff/p41752-gmc-trailer-designs.html


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Re: [GMCnet] GMC Trailer [message #209943 is a reply to message #209938] Wed, 05 June 2013 10:17 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Tanks

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> There are two artist renderings I had put on the photo site some time ago.
>
>
> is there a link to these?
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> Here:
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Re: [GMCnet] GMC Trailer [message #209947 is a reply to message #209943] Wed, 05 June 2013 10:42 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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There was a motor home and matching trailer for sale on eBay last fall. It
was listed as a 1980 GMC motorhome.
On Jun 5, 2013 8:17 AM, <mr.erfisher@gmail.com> wrote:

> Tanks
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> On Jun 5, 2013, at 7:45 AM, Bill Bryant <bryant374@earthlink.net> wrote:
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> >
> >
> > There are two artist renderings I had put on the photo site some time
> ago.
> >
> >
> > is there a link to these?
> > gene
> >
> >
> > Here:
> >
> >
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Re: [GMCnet] GMC Trailer (UNRELATED INQUIRY) [message #209951 is a reply to message #209902] Wed, 05 June 2013 10:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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On 06/05/2013 02:21 AM, Douglas Norton wrote:
> Nothing to do with tolls, but I know Burt and Fay Curtis have one in a state of near doneness. Curtisunlimited@aol.com. see the cc email address above
>
>
> Where are you located, Douglas? Will Norton, Evanston, IL 1973 Sequoia 26 ft.
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> Someone was building a GMC Trailer. It was essentially a GMC Motorhome with the drivers compartment removed and a GMC rear cap on the front where the trailer hitch a frame would be. I have a picture of it under construction, but I cant seem to get the image small enough to upload to this site?
>
> Anyone know any further info on who is building it or any other info?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve

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Re: [GMCnet] GMC Trailer [message #210045 is a reply to message #209947] Thu, 06 June 2013 02:49 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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Ronald Pottol wrote on Wed, 05 June 2013 08:42

There was a motor home and matching trailer for sale on eBay last fall. It was listed as a 1980 GMC motorhome.


And the "trailer" was not really a trailer... it was just half a GMC. (The nose was cut off... no cap on the front, no hitch.)

IE: "Some assembly required." Laughing



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