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Considering Glove Box upgrade [message #309139]

Fri, 21 October 2016 08:34

SeanKidd

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I would like to add an aux evaporator, however, I am limited in width due to the old style glove box and the level controllers. I noticed (from the photo site) the later models had a fixed lower panel and an upper hinged door. This would allow the use of a wider evaporator, and not interfere with existing glove box.

Has anyone ever "upgraded" to the newer style, is it even possible without major modification?

Sean and Stephanie
73 Ex-CanyonLands 26' #317 "Oliver"
Hubler 1-Ton, Quad-Bags, Rear Disc, Reaction Arms, P.Huber TBs, 3.70:1 LSD Honda 6500 inverter gen.
Colonial Travelers

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Re: Considering Glove Box upgrade [message #309154 is a reply to message #309139]

Fri, 21 October 2016 16:48

Dennis S

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Sean

I assume you have this style.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/production-changes/p27738-73-1st-series1.html

My early 73 would have had the first style but it now has the second style.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/production-changes/p27737-gb-2nd-series.html

From what I have read, some coaches had the glove box refitted in the field, a recall of sorts. That is said to be why many of us have no glove box sticker.

So -- I would think retro fitting yours should not be a major challenge, once you locate the parts.

Dennis

SeanKidd wrote on Fri, 21 October 2016 08:34

I would like to add an aux evaporator, however, I am limited in width due to the old style glove box and the level controllers. I noticed (from the photo site) the later models had a fixed lower panel and an upper hinged door. This would allow the use of a wider evaporator, and not interfere with existing glove box.

Has anyone ever "upgraded" to the newer style, is it even possible without major modification?

Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro

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Re: Considering Glove Box upgrade [message #309161 is a reply to message #309139]

Fri, 21 October 2016 18:26

Jon payne

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Sean, which aux evaporater are you looking to install?

Jon

Jon Payne
76 Palm Beach
Westfield,IN

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Re: Considering Glove Box upgrade [message #309178 is a reply to message #309139]

Sat, 22 October 2016 09:34

Matt Colie

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Sean,

My coach was built with the early glove compartment shown above, but was re-fit with the later version (still different than the 78 out back). Given what you are considering, unless you get the rear suspension controls moved, it is difficult to do much with the space beside either one. I suspect that this may have been part of the inducement to go to Electrolevel and relocate the controls.

I used the space toward midship for the cruise control box (Dana c'74) and the space to the outboard for the inverter that powers the reefer.

Matt

Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit

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Re: Considering Glove Box upgrade [message #309179 is a reply to message #309139]

Sat, 22 October 2016 09:58

SeanKidd

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Dennis, where did you find that first picture....that is my coach, I've reproduced the picture here...pretty cool!
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6156/medium/IMG_06561.JPG

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6156/medium/IMG_06561.JPG

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/3475/medium/73-1st_series1.jpg

Sean and Stephanie
73 Ex-CanyonLands 26' #317 "Oliver"
Hubler 1-Ton, Quad-Bags, Rear Disc, Reaction Arms, P.Huber TBs, 3.70:1 LSD Honda 6500 inverter gen.
Colonial Travelers

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Re: Considering Glove Box upgrade [message #309180 is a reply to message #309179]

Sat, 22 October 2016 10:27

Dennis S

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Sean

The photo is from Bill Bryant's album of 1973 production changes. Your coach may be in some of the other photos as well.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g3475-production-changes.html

Dennis

SeanKidd wrote on Sat, 22 October 2016 09:58

Dennis, where did you find that first picture....that is my coach, I've reproduced the picture here...pretty cool!
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6156/medium/IMG_06561.JPG

Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro

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Re: Considering Glove Box upgrade [message #333970 is a reply to message #309139]

Mon, 25 June 2018 10:13

SteveW

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Greetings -

I'm reviving an old thread since I have exactly the same issue...

Might anyone have one sitting around - or might anyone know of a Southern California located parts coach ??

I'm looking for the newer style glove box.

As always, THANK YOU for the wealth of information stored here.

Steve W
1973 23'
Southern California

Steve W 1973 : 23' Southern California

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Re: Considering Glove Box upgrade [message #334018 is a reply to message #309179]

Tue, 26 June 2018 07:08

bryant374

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Dennis, where did you find that first picture....that is my coach, I've reproduced the picture here...pretty cool!
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6156/medium/IMG_06561.JPG

Sean, guess I've been found out :^)

Took the picture before you purchased your coach, was always looking for nice original coaches back then to document changes.
Bill

Bill Bryant
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1914 Ford (owned 70 years)
1965 Corvette (owned 39 years)
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