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1973 Canyonlands Awning [message #337623] Fri, 05 October 2018 15:17 Go to next message
Michael F. Maguire is currently offline  Michael F. Maguire   United States
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Could anyone tell me if the 1973 26' Canyonlands where available with an awning? Also, does anyone know where I could get a new awning for this vehicle (not just the replacement fabric, but the whole awning frame)? Thanks

Michael F. Maguire Neenah, WI -1978 Palm beach -1973 Canyon Lands
Re: 1973 Canyonlands Awning [message #337625 is a reply to message #337623] Fri, 05 October 2018 15:40 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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http://www.awningsbyzipdee.com




chavezthemonkey wrote on Fri, 05 October 2018 16:17
Could anyone tell me if the 1973 26' Canyonlands where available with an awning? Also, does anyone know where I could get a new awning for this vehicle (not just the replacement fabric, but the whole awning frame)? Thanks


C. Boyd
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East Tennessee
Re: 1973 Canyonlands Awning [message #337626 is a reply to message #337623] Fri, 05 October 2018 15:40 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Start at JmK. Always the place to start. Get his GMC catalog (dream book), and keep it handy.
Awnings do show up from parts donor coaches. GMC awnings are special to the GMC curved body. If you get one from a donor coach, get all of the little parts. Good luck with the hunt. Difficult to move an awning. I built a 2x4 frame and lashed it to the top of my pick-up. It was later moved tied to the top of a GMC. Not heavy, just big and long.
Tom


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Re: 1973 Canyonlands Awning [message #337627 is a reply to message #337626] Fri, 05 October 2018 16:03 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Michael F. Maguire is currently offline  Michael F. Maguire   United States
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That's great. Thanks guys.Could anyone tell me if the 1973 26' Canyonlands where available with an awning? In other words, was this an available option on this year and model?

Michael F. Maguire Neenah, WI -1978 Palm beach -1973 Canyon Lands
Re: 1973 Canyonlands Awning [message #337629 is a reply to message #337623] Fri, 05 October 2018 16:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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The GMC Motorhome did not come with an awning originally. Like Chuck Boyd
stated ZipDee makes one that works great. I have a '73 Canyon Land that I had
ZipDees installed on both sides which I would recommend. I would recommend
also that unless you really know what you are doing (and have a lot of friends
will help you fit it) have someone like JimK, JimB, JeffS or Someone who has
done this before. Awnings ain't cheap but worth every cent.

P.S.
Where do you live?

jim Galbavy
'73 x-CL ANNIE
Lake Mary, Fl














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Re: 1973 Canyonlands Awning [message #337630 is a reply to message #337629] Fri, 05 October 2018 16:41 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Michael F. Maguire is currently offline  Michael F. Maguire   United States
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Thanks Jim. That is a little disappointing as my primary concern was whether or not an Awning was OEM equipment for the 1973 26 foot Canyonlands. To give you a little more background, I'm considering the process of returning this vehicle into near original Factory condition. If adding the awning is going to make it less authentic, that is kind of a bummer. The wife and I really adore these awnings. We have gotten used to them in our other RVs throughout the years. Kind of hard to imagine not having one. Everlast, thanks much Jim.

Michael F. Maguire Neenah, WI -1978 Palm beach -1973 Canyon Lands
Re: 1973 Canyonlands Awning [message #337631 is a reply to message #337627] Fri, 05 October 2018 16:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Sir, it is my understanding that all awnings were owner, dealer or awning manufacturer installed. I have never seen a GMC awning. The curved sides of the GMC are unique and cause mounting issues for some awnings. I believe most prefer the Zip-Dee. Our Crestmont had a Carefree awning without metal sheath and the fabric deteriated in the first turn. Our Eleganza has a Zip-Dee with the metal cover on Pass side. I found a used drivers side Zip-Dee that was quite a few years old and the canvas was still in good usable shape but did have to replace spring. Usually any awning that is on a 26' GMC will fit another 26' and can be shortened to fit a 23.



chavezthemonkey wrote on Fri, 05 October 2018 17:03
That's great. Thanks guys.Could anyone tell me if the 1973 26' Canyonlands where available with an awning? In other words, was this an available option on this year and model?


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Re: 1973 Canyonlands Awning [message #337632 is a reply to message #337631] Fri, 05 October 2018 17:08 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Thumbs up to you sir! That's good insight. Gives me a lot to think about-cheers

Michael F. Maguire Neenah, WI -1978 Palm beach -1973 Canyon Lands
Re: 1973 Canyonlands Awning [message #337750 is a reply to message #337629] Wed, 10 October 2018 07:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Re: 1973 Canyonlands Awning [message #337756 is a reply to message #337623] Wed, 10 October 2018 09:12 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Chavez,

Welcome to the group, family, cult, asylum....

What you apparently do not know is that many of the optional things were not installed by GMC in Pontiac, but were install at the dealerships just prior to actual delivery. You are also asking about awnings and have not mentioned whether the coach is a 23 or 26. Of course the bet would be 26 and 23s are a smaller population.

As far as making it as close to stock as practical, don't bother. You should use the coach and not try to have a museum piece because if it is a collector's item, you will not want to use its full capability. If it is not used, it will deteriorate at a faster pace.

I think you said it is a 73. If it has the original distributor, replace the points with Pertonix 1181LS. If someone has hammerer the air filter housing into submission, then carry at least one full rebuild kit for that.

If you have noticed, most of us have a sigfile. It has a real name (so we don't have to guess who you are when we do meet, a short bit about the coach and major mods, and geographic reference so others will know if you are near enough to assist.

Now, this is a community that enjoys providing support for others. It is unlike most that way. It is so much like that of the watermen that are my world thing I like to welcome the new here much as they might be welcomed there. So,

May the Good Lord bless this coach and all those that set forth within her.

Welcome Chavez.

Matt


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Re: 1973 Canyonlands Awning [message #337757 is a reply to message #337623] Wed, 10 October 2018 10:11 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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even though the awnings were not factory installed. a nice zip dee awning would not deter it from it's originality. You put the interior, and exterior looking factory, and upgrade the rest, I am sure you will win trophy's. a new zip dee has not changed too much over the years. I have an pre-84 awning on my coach, and it looks the same as the one's they build today.

the registry has some information on #'s and you can see how close your's is to the beginning.

http://www.gmcmhregistry.com/


Looks like I am 288 some miles east of you in MN. There are a few owners up near you.



Jon Roche 75 palm beach EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now. St. Cloud, MN http://lqqkatjon.blogspot.com/
Re: 1973 Canyonlands Awning [message #337764 is a reply to message #337757] Wed, 10 October 2018 12:18 Go to previous message
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