Another Canadian new owner of a GMC Motorhome

Hi Burl
I see lots that aren't stock on that coach. Very nicely done too.
But the main thing I noticed is that your GMC is not listed in the GMC
Motorhome Registry.

Please
For the purpose of locating and keeping track of all Classic GMC Motorhomes.

Please fill out and submit the online form at
www.gmcmhregistry.com/contact/form.html
(There are currently over 8520 GMCs accounted for)

* Note about the Build Date of your GMC: From the decal on the inside of
the glove box door - look for a number on the top line just left of center,
similar to "032174". The example indicates the build date as March 21st,
1974. *

Thank you
Billy Massey
The GMC Motorhome Registry

-----Original Message-----
From: On Behalf Of Burl Vibert via Gmclist
Sent: Sunday, January 3, 2021 2:48 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Another Canadian new owner of a GMC Motorhome

I thought I'd post a few pictures of what I can see of the electrical in
this rig. I'm guessing some of this is not stock.

https://postimg.cc/zbVBfNs1

https://postimg.cc/mcdkRk6w

https://postimg.cc/nsVr6BTr

https://postimg.cc/Ffnr8q7C
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Burl Vibert
Kingston, Ontario
1976 GMC, gotta check the VIN
 
Hi Burl
I see lots that aren't stock on that coach. Very nicely done too.
But the main thing I noticed is that your GMC is not listed in the GMC
Motorhome Registry.

Please
For the purpose of locating and keeping track of all Classic GMC Motorhomes.

Please fill out and submit the online form at
www.gmcmhregistry.com/contact/form.html
(There are currently over 8520 GMCs accounted for)

* Note about the Build Date of your GMC: From the decal on the inside of
the glove box door - look for a number on the top line just left of center,
similar to "032174". The example indicates the build date as March 21st,
1974. *

Thank you
Billy Massey
The GMC Motorhome Registry

-----Original Message-----
From: On Behalf Of Burl Vibert via Gmclist
Sent: Sunday, January 3, 2021 2:48 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Another Canadian new owner of a GMC Motorhome

I thought I'd post a few pictures of what I can see of the electrical in
this rig. I'm guessing some of this is not stock.

https://postimg.cc/zbVBfNs1

https://postimg.cc/mcdkRk6w

https://postimg.cc/nsVr6BTr

https://postimg.cc/Ffnr8q7C
--
Burl Vibert
Kingston, Ontario
1976 GMC, gotta check the VIN
 
Welcome Burl,

Having lost my coach coming down a mountain and experiencing a complete brake failure, I would like to share my strong opinion on totally going
through the brakes as a number one priority. If you do not know the age of the components, replace them. Hopefully you got a maintenance log with the
coach.

I lost my coach, but because of our love for this GMC community, my wife, Oki and I were adamant that we only wanted another GMC.

I hope to meet you and your wife someday at a rally.

Take care, God bless and welcome aboard,
Tom and Oki Katzenberger
 
> Burl,
> From the body paint and interior I'm thinking it was renovated by Sheridan's near Toronto. I believe I saw it at a GMC Heritage Cruisers rally
> some years back.

The folder I got says "The GMC Motorhome Preservationists Society". The bill for the work is inside, but doesn't have a business name on it. I know
it was stored in Cambridge for years, but I think the work might have also been done there.
I will get the registry number ASAP.
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Burl Vibert
Kingston, Ontario
1976 GMC, gotta check the VIN Oceania had always been at war with Eastasia
 
> Welcome Burl,
>
> Having lost my coach coming down a mountain and experiencing a complete brake failure, I would like to share my strong opinion on totally going
> through the brakes as a number one priority. If you do not know the age of the components, replace them. Hopefully you got a maintenance log with
> the coach.
>
> I lost my coach, but because of our love for this GMC community, my wife, Oki and I were adamant that we only wanted another GMC.
>
> I hope to meet you and your wife someday at a rally.
>
> Take care, God bless and welcome aboard,
> Tom and Oki Katzenberger

Thanks Tom.
I certainly will be going through the brakes. I know there are new drums on back, but I think they are either out of adjustment, or have air to be
bled, or both. There are also new lines all around.
Do brakes normally feel decent on these? They are just so tiny.
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Burl Vibert
Kingston, Ontario
1976 GMC, gotta check the VIN Oceania had always been at war with Eastasia
 
Burl,

I am currently building my dream coach. Another 1977 23-ft Birchhaven. I am using an all disc system with all stainless steel lines and braided hoses.
I purchased the brakes and the Howel Fuel Injection system from Applied. I drove Dolf's coach and was extremely impressed. I immediately bought the
brake system, ignition system and injection system from Jim. Both Nick and Dan have been wonderful to work with and I would take Jim up on any offer
for assistance. Compared to the talent on this forum, I am just a fledgling. If there's anything I can do to help, please let me know.

Again, congratulations and welcome.
Tom
 
> Hi Burl
> I see lots that aren't stock on that coach. Very nicely done too.
> But the main thing I noticed is that your GMC is not listed in the GMC
> Motorhome Registry.
>
> Please
> For the purpose of locating and keeping track of all Classic GMC Motorhomes.
>
> Please fill out and submit the online form at
> www.gmcmhregistry.com/contact/form.html
> (There are currently over 8520 GMCs accounted for)
>
> * Note about the Build Date of your GMC: From the decal on the inside of
> the glove box door - look for a number on the top line just left of center,
> similar to "032174". The example indicates the build date as March 21st,
> 1974. *
>
> Thank you
> Billy Massey
> The GMC Motorhome Registry

Got anywhere else to look? :? BTW, the VIN says #738 of model year '76 if I read it correctly.
https://postimg.cc/MMMf8HvB

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Burl Vibert
Kingston, Ontario
1976 GMC, gotta check the VIN Oceania had always been at war with Eastasia
 
Do you have a plate on the left side exterior of the door? Mine says Oct. 1976, but its an early 1977 model.

The "GMC Motorhome Preservation Society" was a Sheridan thing where you would get a "discount" on their parts pricing. My coach was also redone at
Sheridans but they went out of business before my time as a GMCer

--
Bruce Hislop
ON Canada
77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC.1 ton front end
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29001
My Staff says I never listen to them, or something like that
 
> Do you have a plate on the left side exterior of the door? Mine says Oct. 1976, but its an early 1977 model.
>
> The "GMC Motorhome Preservation Society" was a Sheridan thing where you would get a "discount" on their parts pricing. My coach was also redone
> at Sheridans but they went out of business before my time as a GMCer

It has plate to the left of the door, an RVI thing with a number, 1129489, but no date.
Thanks for the info about Sheridans, interesting.
Model years AFAIK change in September/October, auto plants usually (or at least used to) re-tool and make changes over the summer when more production
people are on vacation.
--
Burl Vibert
Kingston, Ontario
1976 GMC, gotta check the VIN Oceania had always been at war with Eastasia
 
There are build sheets in GM uplifted coaches, in various places. On Other
upfitters like Coachman, the coaches leave GM as a transmode, and
frequently sat for some time before the upfitter got to them. So, actual
build dates vary quite a bit.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon

On Mon, Jan 4, 2021, 11:09 AM Burl Vibert via Gmclist <

> > Do you have a plate on the left side exterior of the door? Mine says
> Oct. 1976, but its an early 1977 model.
> >
> > The "GMC Motorhome Preservation Society" was a Sheridan thing where you
> would get a "discount" on their parts pricing. My coach was also redone
> > at Sheridans but they went out of business before my time as a GMCer
>
> It has plate to the left of the door, an RVI thing with a number, 1129489,
> but no date.
> Thanks for the info about Sheridans, interesting.
> Model years AFAIK change in September/October, auto plants usually (or at
> least used to) re-tool and make changes over the summer when more production
> people are on vacation.
> --
> Burl Vibert
> Kingston, Ontario
> 1976 GMC, gotta check the VIN Oceania had always been at war with
> Eastasia
>
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> There are build sheets in GM uplifted coaches, in various places. On Other
> upfitters like Coachman, the coaches leave GM as a transmode, and
> frequently sat for some time before the upfitter got to them. So, actual
> build dates vary quite a bit.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Oregon

According to my VIN # interior code, it was a GM build, but I don't know which one.

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Burl Vibert
Kingston, Ontario
1976 GMC, gotta check the VIN Oceania had always been at war with Eastasia
 
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