| 76 Coachmen -- next project [message #68342] |
Fri, 25 December 2009 13:28  |
Dennis S
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If I should ever get far enough along on our 73 Painted Desert, 23ft, this may be our next project. I believe the first owner remodeled some of it early in it's life -- the material appears to be original to the Coachmen. It may have had the kitchen just behind the driver. The new layout with opposing couches makes a very nice conversation area -- and the coach seems quite large. It is in quite nice condition -- but needs some mechanical work -- but when we get to this one we may go beyond refreshing.
I bought it a while back but Cynthia only just had the opportunity to see it last week and likes the floorplan.
Anyway, just wanted to share photos.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5377
Dennis
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: [GMCnet] 76 Coachmen -- next project [message #68360 is a reply to message #68342] |
Fri, 25 December 2009 16:03  |
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Dennis,
Nice looking GMC; definitely won't need as much work as the '23.
I've never seen the vertical bumper guards before, they appear to be OEM.
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Dennis Sexton
Sent: Saturday, 26 December 2009 6:28 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] 76 Coachmen -- next project
If I should ever get far enough along on our 73 Painted Desert, 23ft, this
may be our next project. I believe the first owner remodeled some of it
early in it's life -- the material appears to be original to the Coachmen.
It may have had the kitchen just behind the driver. The new layout with
opposing couches makes a very nice conversation area -- and the coach seems
quite large. It is in quite nice condition -- but needs some mechanical work
-- but when we get to this one we may go beyond refreshing.
I bought it a while back but Cynthia only just had the opportunity to see it
last week and likes the floorplan.
Anyway, just wanted to share photos.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5377
Dennis
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Dennis Sexton
73 Painted Desert 230
Germantown, TN
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Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: 76 Coachmen -- next project [message #68374 is a reply to message #68342] |
Fri, 25 December 2009 22:02 |
bryant374
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If I should ever get far enough along on our 73 Painted Desert, 23ft, this may be our next project. I believe the first owner remodeled some of it early in it's life -- the material appears to be original to the Coachmen. It may have had the kitchen just behind the driver. The new layout with opposing couches makes a very nice conversation area -- and the coach seems quite large. It is in quite nice condition -- but needs some mechanical work -- but when we get to this one we may go beyond refreshing.
I bought it a while back but Cynthia only just had the opportunity to see it last week and likes the floorplan.
Anyway, just wanted to share photos.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5377
Dennis
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Dennis,
A nice looking coach, the floor plan is interesting. Would be interested if you find out more details on the source of the changes.
Here is what I see: The upholstery looks similar but not the same as original Coachmen for 1976. Looks like the left side small window should end up in the side bath? Is there a double bed in the rear?
Good luck with it,
Bill Bryant
PO 1976~PB (owned 34 years)
1914 Ford (owned 70 years)
1965 Corvette (owned 39 years)
GMC Motorhome History
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| Re: [GMCnet] 76 Coachmen -- next project [message #68407 is a reply to message #68374] |
Sat, 26 December 2009 14:45 |
Dennis S
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Bill,
Yes, the left rear side window is in the bath and there is a doulbe bed in the rear. The bed has a headboard with a fold down front. There is also a night-stand where the transfer switch is located. I assumed the kitchen might have been moved since I think the lights over the left hand sofa are the original kitchen lights. The modifications were done by the original owner -- the second owner did not remember any details.
Thanks,
Dennis
Dennis Sexton
73 GMC
Germantown, TN
USA
-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Bryant <bryant374@earthlink.net>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Fri, Dec 25, 2009 10:02 pm
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] 76 Coachmen -- next project
If I should ever get far enough along on our 73 Painted Desert, 23ft, this may
e our next project. I believe the first owner remodeled some of it early in
t's life -- the material appears to be original to the Coachmen. It may have
ad the kitchen just behind the driver. The new layout with opposing couches
akes a very nice conversation area -- and the coach seems quite large. It is in
uite nice condition -- but needs some mechanical work -- but when we get to
his one we may go beyond refreshing.
bought it a while back but Cynthia only just had the opportunity to see it
ast week and likes the floorplan.
nyway, just wanted to share photos.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5377
Dennis
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Dennis,
A nice looking coach, the floor plan is interesting. Would be interested if you
ind out more details on the source of the changes.
Here is what I see: The upholstery looks similar but not the same as original
oachmen for 1976. Looks like the left side small window should end up in the
ide bath? Is there a double bed in the rear?
Good luck with it,
-
ill Bryant
976~PB
914 Ford
965 Corvette
MC MH History CD
MC Showroom Films DVD
ttp://bdub.net/billbryant/
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| Re: [GMCnet] 76 Coachmen -- next project [message #68408 is a reply to message #68381] |
Sat, 26 December 2009 14:50 |
Dennis S
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Mike,
Thanks, I have not spent a lot of time with the coach ( stored some distance away ) so have not determined all the changes. The mods were well executed. The bed hinges to the back and there is a storage hole underneath. And there is a basment storage since there is no propane tank in the conventional location. The basement goes all the way across to the generator compartment.
Dennis Sexton
73 GMC
Germantown, TN 38138-2066
USA
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From: Mike Miller <m000035@gmail.com>
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Sent: Fri, Dec 25, 2009 11:10 pm
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] 76 Coachmen -- next project
Dennis Sexton wrote on Fri, 25 December 2009 11:28
... I believe the first owner remodeled some of it early in it's life -- the
aterial appears to be original to the Coachmen. ..... Anyway, just wanted to
hare photos.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5377
hen I first looked at the pictures, I thought, "Center Kitchen Royale with the
inette swapped to a couch." Then another thread asked about the bumpers I
ooked again... the exterior pictures look like a Rear Bath Royale. :?
There has been "a few" changes... Do you have a picture window in the bathroom?
o
What ever it was, it is a nice looking coach. Interesting location for the
icrowave.
Thanks for sharing.
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ike Miller
73 26' X Painted D.
78 23' Birchaven
illsboro, OR
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| Re: [GMCnet] 76 Coachmen -- next project [message #68423 is a reply to message #68417] |
Sat, 26 December 2009 18:31 |
Dennis S
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Rob
Yes -- it may be a while, but I will photo them and look for any
identifying marks.
Dennis
73 GMC
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On Dec 26, 2009, at 5:26 PM, "Rob Mueller" <robmueller@iinet.net.au>
wrote:
> Dennis,
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> Whenever you do get down to this coach could you take some close-ups
> of the
> bumpers and the bumper overriders.
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> Since Bill Bryant has noted that they were after market maybe we can
> figure
> out where they came from.
>
> Thanks,
> Rob Mueller
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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