Considering Glove Box upgrade

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sean kidd

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I would like to add an aux evaporator, however, I am limited in width due to the old style glove box and the level controllers. I noticed (from the
photo site) the later models had a fixed lower panel and an upper hinged door. This would allow the use of a wider evaporator, and not interfere with
existing glove box.

Has anyone ever "upgraded" to the newer style, is it even possible without major modification?

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Sean and Stephanie
73 Ex-CanyonLands 26' #317 "Oliver"
Hubler 1-Ton, Quad-Bags, Rear Disc, Reaction Arms, P.Huber TBs, 3.70:1 LSD Honda 6500 inverter gen.

Colonial Travelers
 
Sean

I assume you have this style.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/production-changes/p27738-73-1st-series1.html

My early 73 would have had the first style but it now has the second style.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/production-changes/p27737-gb-2nd-series.html

From what I have read, some coaches had the glove box refitted in the field, a recall of sorts. That is said to be why many of us have no glove box
sticker.

So -- I would think retro fitting yours should not be a major challenge, once you locate the parts.

Dennis

> I would like to add an aux evaporator, however, I am limited in width due to the old style glove box and the level controllers. I noticed (from
> the photo site) the later models had a fixed lower panel and an upper hinged door. This would allow the use of a wider evaporator, and not
> interfere with existing glove box.
>
> Has anyone ever "upgraded" to the newer style, is it even possible without major modification?

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Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
 
Sean, which aux evaporater are you looking to install?

Jon
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Jon Payne
76 Palm Beach
Westfield,IN
 
Sean,

My coach was built with the early glove compartment shown above, but was re-fit with the later version (still different than the 78 out back). Given
what you are considering, unless you get the rear suspension controls moved, it is difficult to do much with the space beside either one. I suspect
that this may have been part of the inducement to go to Electrolevel and relocate the controls.

I used the space toward midship for the cruise control box (Dana c'74) and the space to the outboard for the inverter that powers the reefer.

Matt
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'73 Glacier 23 - Still Loving OE Rear Drum Brake with Applied Control Arms
Now with both true Keyless and remote entry
SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
 
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