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Nice article on another restored GMC [message #352738] Thu, 12 March 2020 22:08 Go to next message
Silvernort is currently offline  Silvernort   United States
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My Sister in law sent me this link.
Pretty nice coach here:
https://www.dwell.com/article/the-gmc-rv-motorhome-remodel-kathleen-and-justin-brady-c5e0f642


Shane Harvey 1973 26' "Packer Backer", 1976 Palm Beach, 1965 Dart
Re: Nice article on another restored GMC [message #352743 is a reply to message #352738] Fri, 13 March 2020 07:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Larry is currently offline  Larry   United States
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Silvernort wrote on Thu, 12 March 2020 22:08
My Sister in law sent me this link.
Pretty nice coach here:
https://www.dwell.com/article/the-gmc-rv-motorhome-remodel-kathleen-and-justin-brady-c5e0f642
Not just pretty nice , but REALLY nice!! Two issues I noticed. 1.) Window coverings? Night time privacy? Didn't see any. 2.) Not sure but tile in the bathroom? I'd be afraid that with the vibration of driving down the road that the tile would break apart and fall off? JWIT
Other wise...I love it.


Larry Smile
78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.

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Re: Nice article on another restored GMC [message #352745 is a reply to message #352738] Fri, 13 March 2020 08:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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From the description I was expecting all walnut cabinets, but very airy. Have to question full size dish washer where 1/2 size are available. Also a beautiful cook top and no range hood will make waste of that white interior. And I would guess they are into cooking given range and DW. Where do the non opening door and kitchen glass come from?

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Re: Nice article on another restored GMC [message #352749 is a reply to message #352745] Fri, 13 March 2020 08:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Russell K. is currently offline  Russell K.   United States
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That's Justin's coach, he's on the forum frequently and he'll clear things up for you.

Larry,
For privacy, the blinds pull up from the bottom of the windows and hook at the top. They are hidden well.

John,
That is not a dishwasher, it is an under the counter refrigerator.

Check out the details here: https://www.thegmcrv.com/



1978 Eleganza II, Dunedin, Florida
Re: Nice article on another restored GMC [message #352754 is a reply to message #352749] Fri, 13 March 2020 11:06 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Silvernort is currently offline  Silvernort   United States
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Thanks for linking additional info.love it. I'm sure everyone has their critiques and mine is wondering about weight distribution. Could be wrong (likely), but seems all the heavy stuff is on just the drivers side. Otherwise I like the layout and will be combing over it for ideas to steal.. uh inspiration. Wink
Cheers


Shane Harvey 1973 26' "Packer Backer", 1976 Palm Beach, 1965 Dart
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Larry is currently offline  Larry   United States
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Silvernort wrote on Fri, 13 March 2020 11:06
Thanks for linking additional info.love it. I'm sure everyone has their critiques and mine is wondering about weight distribution. Could be wrong (likely), but seems all the heavy stuff is on just the drivers side. Otherwise I like the layout and will be combing over it for ideas to steal.. uh inspiration. Wink
Cheers
There was another coach...the Prince's coach, that was a radical redesign that IIRC had weight distribution issues that gave it severe handling issues.


Larry Smile
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Re: Nice article on another restored GMC [message #352788 is a reply to message #352738] Sun, 15 March 2020 18:50 Go to previous message
Justin Brady is currently offline  Justin Brady   United States
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Thanks guys,
Yep that's my coach.
As for the tile they are resin tiles so they don't break, and a flexible grout as well as a decoupling membrane underneath. We've lost a couple from rapid heating a cooling but they glue right back in.

For weight distribution we are a little heavier on the driver side but not by a large margin. A lot of weight reduction was done and very light materials used. It drives nicely with no weight issues even with a 600lb BMW motorcycle on the back.

The undercounted fridge has since been changed to a stainless vitrifrigo unit that I like waaaay better than the domestic that's in the photos there. That thing was a pos.

The lack of range hood was a conscious decision as I didn't want anything up top blocking my windows.
That being said, we run the fantastic fan in the center when we cook and have had no issues. The white interior is all either aluminum, pvc, or clear coated paint so any buildup wipes right off.


Justin Brady http://www.thegmcrv.com/ 1976 Palm Beach 455
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