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| Re: [GMCnet] Berry Owen Stretch Project [message #214688 is a reply to message #214683] |
Wed, 17 July 2013 08:59   |
powerjon
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I met Barry at the Dothan rally this past spring. He came over and looked at our stretch from one end to the other. He is an old stock car builder and racer and can fab almost anything that he needs. The new AC system is a great idea and should work well and is something that can easily be done when doing a coach remanufacture. I wish him well in his project and look forward in seeing it in the future at a GMCMI rally and looking at all the trick that he has done. More picture as the project moves further along would be great. I would be interested on how he does the front suspension.
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion
Michigan
On Jul 17, 2013, at 8:24 AM, Phillip Udel <admin@salemcorp.com> wrote:
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> The Front Cab replacement Air Conditioning unit finally solves the Poor Cab air. The Unit comes out of a 1990+ Ford Truck
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> Phillip Udel - www.gmcfabrication.com I Own a 1975 Avion, Still removing the Mothballs after sitting in storage for 10+ years
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| Re: [GMCnet] Berry Owen Stretch Project [message #214691 is a reply to message #214690] |
Wed, 17 July 2013 09:28 |
DrPepper
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Surprising enough the old dash would work, but you lose the glove compartment, but he plans to fabricate a new dash. I can’t wait to see how he does it. It is so cool sharing a shop with him.
I have learned so much in the last 6 months.
Phillip Udel - I Own a 1975 Avion
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| Re: Berry Owen Stretch Project [message #214692 is a reply to message #214683] |
Wed, 17 July 2013 09:43 |
kerry pinkerton
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EXCEPTIONAL craftsmanship. PLEASE take lots and lots of photos. Barry and I had some really interesting discussion at Dothan. Wish I was closer.
Is he going to scratch build a tubular front clip using 1 ton upper and lower control arms??? He talked about that a bit.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: Berry Owen Stretch Project [message #214694 is a reply to message #214692] |
Wed, 17 July 2013 09:49 |
DrPepper
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He is still talking about it. I can;t wait to see what he does.
I told him he needed to make this Cab air mod a kit, so other people can do it. the only issues is you destroy the dash when you remove them.
Phillip Udel - I Own a 1975 Avion
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| Re: [GMCnet] Berry Owen Stretch Project [message #214700 is a reply to message #214683] |
Wed, 17 July 2013 10:05 |
Kudzu
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I stop by his shop now and then, interesting guy (and Corvair junky). I
think this stretch was between the wheels, ie moved the bogie back? I
think that is the way to go. Anyway, Berry has a nice facility up there
in the Lexington area and caretakes some other GMC off season too.
Dan in NC
1976 Eleganza II
On 7/17/2013 8:24 AM, Phillip Udel wrote:
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> My Friend Berry is doing a Ground Up Restoration and four foot stretch, I thought I would share some pictures.
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> The Front Cab replacement Air Conditioning unit finally solves the Poor Cab air. The Unit comes out of a 1990+ Ford Truck
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> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6411-berry-owen-stretch-project.html
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| Re: [GMCnet] Berry Owen Stretch Project [message #214707 is a reply to message #214697] |
Wed, 17 July 2013 11:49 |
DrPepper
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ya, replaced the frame rails, the old ones are in good shape if anyone needs a set. lol
You should see the new gen box, all Aluminum.
he will be at the Fall Convention.
Phillip Udel - I Own a 1975 Avion
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