Arch the continuous hot water heaters work excellent. I lived in France
many years ago and my house had one installed. It was a standard item in
French homes. At that time the heater had a pilot light and when the faucet
was turned on the flame came on and heated the water up as it passed through
the coils. Worked excellent but as I remember did not put out much volume
of hot water for showers. One had to regulate the water flow to get
continuos hot water.
As for the interior if I were to redesign it I would use a different type pf
partition, probably foam core with 1/4"plywood skins for strength and
lightness. One could save a lot of weight in that area. As a matter of
fact I have about 100 sheets of architectural grade 1/4" cherry plywood that
I bought at a sale 2 years ago that would work perfect. Also have about
20,000 square feet of different type of veneer that could be used as accents
If you like bikes I have an interesting one. Used in the Great American
Bike Race (California to New England 1981). It was made by Fuji, all
Reynolds double butted eliptical tubing (was called an aero). All Dura Ace
aerodynamic components even douwn to the spokes and seat post, cranks etc,
and no exposed cables. All hand made and very light and fast. Probably a
collectors item now. Really something to ride.
>Rick and Thom
>
>Rick
>
>
>Arch,
> Glad to hear your happy news. To use the well-worn analogy, remember that
>after the wedding you've worked so hard and long to reach, you still have to
>learn to live with your partner, whether she has 6 wheels or 2 legs. There
>will be many problems to overcome and adjustments (to both of you) to be
>made.,
>
>She did roll today but she did not come home. Yeah I know the the partner
>thing I was very happly married for 22 years. My wife died of a heart attack.
>The old girl will come home in the morning. We just ran out of time today.
>We had two brake line leaks, one oil filter that must have been in the wrong
>box and a parking brake switch that must be bad. Stupid light will not go
>out no matter what we do. Love my trans and diff covers they seem very
>well made. The shift kit made a big difference.
>
>Thom
>
>I am excited for you because I, too, am doing the same type of project. I
>started with a Transmode that was owned by the EPA as a 'rolling labratory'.
>I have completed the mechanical systems air, Parking brake cables, brakes,
>exhaust, cooling lines. And now the inside projects start. My interior will
>be like no other GMC that I have seen. I will be putting in a full size
>shower with a boiler style hot water header for endless hot showers, Special
>thin/tall closets for bicycle storage (bike touring is one of my other
>hobbies), and even a special inset on one of the cabinets to hold the
>Waterford Glassware for the Bar.
>
>Sounds like we are doing like things. Would love to hear about SS exhaust
>system. Also would like to hear about hot water heater. I have such a system
>in my house. I have seen the system in Camping World. Would like to know
>how they work.
>
>Well have put in a 14 hr day on the old lady. I think its time for bed.
>She still looks like hell but she sure moves a lot better. We will get
>there.
>
>Take Care
>Arch
>
>
many years ago and my house had one installed. It was a standard item in
French homes. At that time the heater had a pilot light and when the faucet
was turned on the flame came on and heated the water up as it passed through
the coils. Worked excellent but as I remember did not put out much volume
of hot water for showers. One had to regulate the water flow to get
continuos hot water.
As for the interior if I were to redesign it I would use a different type pf
partition, probably foam core with 1/4"plywood skins for strength and
lightness. One could save a lot of weight in that area. As a matter of
fact I have about 100 sheets of architectural grade 1/4" cherry plywood that
I bought at a sale 2 years ago that would work perfect. Also have about
20,000 square feet of different type of veneer that could be used as accents
If you like bikes I have an interesting one. Used in the Great American
Bike Race (California to New England 1981). It was made by Fuji, all
Reynolds double butted eliptical tubing (was called an aero). All Dura Ace
aerodynamic components even douwn to the spokes and seat post, cranks etc,
and no exposed cables. All hand made and very light and fast. Probably a
collectors item now. Really something to ride.
>Rick and Thom
>
>Rick
>
>
>Arch,
> Glad to hear your happy news. To use the well-worn analogy, remember that
>after the wedding you've worked so hard and long to reach, you still have to
>learn to live with your partner, whether she has 6 wheels or 2 legs. There
>will be many problems to overcome and adjustments (to both of you) to be
>made.,
>
>She did roll today but she did not come home. Yeah I know the the partner
>thing I was very happly married for 22 years. My wife died of a heart attack.
>The old girl will come home in the morning. We just ran out of time today.
>We had two brake line leaks, one oil filter that must have been in the wrong
>box and a parking brake switch that must be bad. Stupid light will not go
>out no matter what we do. Love my trans and diff covers they seem very
>well made. The shift kit made a big difference.
>
>Thom
>
>I am excited for you because I, too, am doing the same type of project. I
>started with a Transmode that was owned by the EPA as a 'rolling labratory'.
>I have completed the mechanical systems air, Parking brake cables, brakes,
>exhaust, cooling lines. And now the inside projects start. My interior will
>be like no other GMC that I have seen. I will be putting in a full size
>shower with a boiler style hot water header for endless hot showers, Special
>thin/tall closets for bicycle storage (bike touring is one of my other
>hobbies), and even a special inset on one of the cabinets to hold the
>Waterford Glassware for the Bar.
>
>Sounds like we are doing like things. Would love to hear about SS exhaust
>system. Also would like to hear about hot water heater. I have such a system
>in my house. I have seen the system in Camping World. Would like to know
>how they work.
>
>Well have put in a 14 hr day on the old lady. I think its time for bed.
>She still looks like hell but she sure moves a lot better. We will get
>there.
>
>Take Care
>Arch
>
>
