>
> GMC Motorhome Digest Friday, November 14 1997 Volume 01 : Number 032
>
> In this issue of the GMC Motorhome List Digest:
>
> GMC: RE: Winterizing my Rear bath Royale
> GMC: New Edelbrock Heads
> GMC: Re: GMC Goes Hollywood
> Re: GMC: Re: GMC Goes Hollywood
> GMC: GMC's for sale
> GMC: Model Names
> GMC: subscribe gmcmotorhome
> GMC: Re:
> GMC: Free '76 Birchaven Gaucho
>
> To post to the GMC Motorhome List, send
> email to gmcmotorhome
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 08:48:14 -0600
> From: "pam"
> Subject: GMC: RE: Winterizing my Rear bath Royale
>
>
> okay guys,
>
> its supposed to freeze here saturday night and I have to do the
> winterizing
> thing and I dont know where to start. Several have told me how to drain
> the hot water heater but how do I get the water out of the tanks. Is it
> so
> simple as running the faucets til there is no water and then dumping the
> tanks. Then I empty the hot water heater and pour antifreeze inthe fresh
> water holding tank, turn on each faucet til the pink stuff comes out? is
> that all there is to it???
>
>
>
> Pam
> See my webpage at http://hometown.home.ml.org
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 09:24:20 -0500
> From: Patrick Flowers
> Subject: GMC: New Edelbrock Heads
>
> Good morning GMC'ers,
>
> Just pulled the following off the Olds mailing list. Looks like the
> long-awaited Edelbrock aluminum heads for the big block Olds might be a
> reality next year. Might be just the ticket for anyone wanting to build
> a high performance motorhome motor.
>
> Patrick
>
> > Date: Wed, 12 Nov 1997 09:46:25 -0500 (EST)
> > From: The Viking
> > Subject: Edelbrock Head Info
> >
> > See http:www.edelbrock.com/automotive/preview_for_98.html
> >
> > "Designed for high-performance non-emission 1965-76 Oldsmobile 400, 425
> > and 455 cubic inch engines (except 68-69 W-30) This head features 77 cc
> > combustion chamnbers and an emproved chanber design that increases quench
> > area for a more efficienct burn. This complete heads are assembled and
> > ready to run with 2.072 intake valves and 1.680 exhaust valves, hardened
> > ductile iron valve seats and phosphor bronze guides. The valve train has
> > bveen upgraded from the factory pedestal mount system to a 7/16" screw in
> > stud and 3/8" pushrod rod slot guideplate for increased valvetrain
> > stability. The high-velocity factory location prots feature 188 cc
> > intake runners and 106cc raised floor exhaust runners for substantially
> > more flow and power than factory ports. head bolt holes are drilled ro
> > the stock 7/16" bolts or studs by drilling the 1/2" counterbore.
> > Aftermarket rocker arms and hardened pushrods are required for installation."
> >
> >
> > Looks like a fun time.. Wonder about the cost?
> >
> > Al
> >
> > Al Varhus
> > Columbus, Ohio
> > http://www.infinet.com/~avar
>
> - --
> Patrick Flowers
> Mailto
atri63
>
> The GMC Motorhome Page
> http://www.gmcmotorhome.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 11:01:52 -0500 (EST)
> From: Gplymate
> Subject: GMC: Re: GMC Goes Hollywood
>
> In correspondence with an avid GMC afficionado, I was reminded of the 1981
> movie, "Stripes", and the GMC that starred in it, doubling as an M-50 Urban
> Assault Vehicle.
>
> The movie is available on video. It is a comedy, good watching, especially
> for GMC fans. The GMC that was used appears to be a Palm Beach model, with a
> slightly altered paint scheme. The lower half of the body is a darker green
> than the upper half... and it looks STUNNING! In the scene where the "UAV"
> first appears, it looks BRAND NEW... absolutely sparkling!
>
> Does anyone know the story about the GMC that was used in the film? There is
> nothing indicated in the credits.
>
> Glenn
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 11:12:50 -0500
> From: Patrick Flowers
> Subject: Re: GMC: Re: GMC Goes Hollywood
>
> >
> > In correspondence with an avid GMC afficionado, I was reminded of the 1981
> > movie, "Stripes", and the GMC that starred in it, doubling as an M-50 Urban
> > Assault Vehicle.
>
>
>
> > Does anyone know the story about the GMC that was used in the film? There is
> > nothing indicated in the credits.
>
> Glenn,
>
> Same with the GMC that was used in the movie "Twister". Absolutely
> nothing in the credits as to who might own that coach.
>
> Patrick
> - --
> Patrick Flowers
> Mailtoatri63
>
> The GMC Motorhome Page
> http://www.gmcmotorhome.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 11:38:11 -0500
> From: Patrick Flowers
> Subject: GMC: GMC's for sale
>
> These two are in the Atlanta newspaper classifieds today:
>
> GMC Eleganza motorhome
> exc. cond., low mi., new frig., plush
> $13,500 OBO 912-750-9864
>
> GMC Painted Desert 1973 23'
> new radials + batteries, dual beds
> or dual dinettes, loaded, exc. cond.,
> $12,000 404-344-7458
>
> Notes: The first one did not have a model year in the ad.
> Contact the owners directly at the phone numbers
> listed as I don't know anything about these coaches.
>
> Patrick
> - --
> Patrick Flowers
> Mailtoatri63
>
> The GMC Motorhome Page
> http://www.gmcmotorhome.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 19:51:10 +0000
> From: "Ol' Jim, hisself"
> What do the names mean? I'm talking about Palm Beach, Eleganza,
> Eleganza II, etc. I notice in Patrick's FAQ that some of the names
> had more than one exterior color, and most had a multiplicity of
> interior colors. They also seemed to have varying interior layouts.
>
> So, my question is: When I see an ad for a 1974 Eleganza (for
> example), what should that tell me about that particular coach??
>
> BTW, I am in the market for a very inexpensive GMC - if such a thing
> exists.
>
> Ol' Jim, hisself hisself
>
> "The mystery of government is not how Washington works,
> but how to make it stop."
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 22:34:50 -0500
> From: mpscott
> Subject: GMC: subscribe gmcmotorhome
>
> subscribe gmcmotorhome
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Fri, 14 Nov 1997 02:38:03 -0500
> From: Bill Wallace
> Subject: GMC: Re:
>
> >
> > okay guys,
> >
> > its supposed to freeze here saturday night and I have to do the winterizing
> > thing and I dont know where to start. Several have told me how to drain
> > the hot water heater but how do I get the water out of the tanks. Is it so
> > simple as running the faucets til there is no water and then dumping the
> > tanks. Then I empty the hot water heater and pour antifreeze inthe fresh
> > water holding tank, turn on each faucet til the pink stuff comes out? is
> > that all there is to it???
> >
> > Pam
> > See my webpage at http://hometown.home.ml.org
>
> Pam, There are drain valves under road side bed in front of air
> compressor and in bottom of bathroom vanity. open these and will drain.
> Open all spigots. If you reach down in the opening at removable floor
> opening in closet there is a drain on fresh water tank. After all stop
> draining I use a thing that screws into city water connection and has an
> air valve, like a tire valve. Blow compressed air into this and all
> water will be expelled. Of course assuming you drained hot water heater
> first. On some the drain plug on water heater may have been replaced
> with an electric heating element. In which case unplug wire connectors
> and unscrew heating element. You did say Royale rear bath? Thats what
> mine is. Good luck, Bill
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Fri, 14 Nov 1997 09:43:43 -0800
> From: "Paul Roland"
> Subject: GMC: Free '76 Birchaven Gaucho
>
> I have a set of gaucho cushions from my 1976 Birchaven
> > which I'd like to give to someone who's interested in restoring theirs.
> > I'm remodeling, and the gaucho has no place in the design.
> >
> > They are newly reupholstered. The ensemble includes two full-length
> bottom pieces, three back supports, two round bolsters, a top-bunk
> (complete
> with iron support arms and nylon hanger straps).
> >
> > I'd include the two pieces of ceiling hardware if they were needed and if
> > the interested party would remove them and replace them with something
> > aesthetically and structurally suitable.
>
> Paul Roland, Ashland, OR. proland
>
> ------------------------------
>
> End of GMC Motorhome Digest V1 #32
> **********************************
Dear Patrick
Hope I am doing this right this time. I read the message. HIt the RE:
Mail and here I am.
In your note about the Edlebock Heads. Why? would any one want to build
a high compression GMC motor? It seems the engines are working hard as
it is. Low compression, easy and powerful is what I would think one
needs. I changed to CASPRO gears and final drive to get the 455 to be
more efficient. It seems to me that the low compression is what one
really needs. If I am out of the picture please enlighten me. Thanks
Chuck
> GMC Motorhome Digest Friday, November 14 1997 Volume 01 : Number 032
>
> In this issue of the GMC Motorhome List Digest:
>
> GMC: RE: Winterizing my Rear bath Royale
> GMC: New Edelbrock Heads
> GMC: Re: GMC Goes Hollywood
> Re: GMC: Re: GMC Goes Hollywood
> GMC: GMC's for sale
> GMC: Model Names
> GMC: subscribe gmcmotorhome
> GMC: Re:
> GMC: Free '76 Birchaven Gaucho
>
> To post to the GMC Motorhome List, send
> email to gmcmotorhome
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 08:48:14 -0600
> From: "pam"
> Subject: GMC: RE: Winterizing my Rear bath Royale
>
>
> okay guys,
>
> its supposed to freeze here saturday night and I have to do the
> winterizing
> thing and I dont know where to start. Several have told me how to drain
> the hot water heater but how do I get the water out of the tanks. Is it
> so
> simple as running the faucets til there is no water and then dumping the
> tanks. Then I empty the hot water heater and pour antifreeze inthe fresh
> water holding tank, turn on each faucet til the pink stuff comes out? is
> that all there is to it???
>
>
>
> Pam
> See my webpage at http://hometown.home.ml.org
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 09:24:20 -0500
> From: Patrick Flowers
> Subject: GMC: New Edelbrock Heads
>
> Good morning GMC'ers,
>
> Just pulled the following off the Olds mailing list. Looks like the
> long-awaited Edelbrock aluminum heads for the big block Olds might be a
> reality next year. Might be just the ticket for anyone wanting to build
> a high performance motorhome motor.
>
> Patrick
>
> > Date: Wed, 12 Nov 1997 09:46:25 -0500 (EST)
> > From: The Viking
> > Subject: Edelbrock Head Info
> >
> > See http:www.edelbrock.com/automotive/preview_for_98.html
> >
> > "Designed for high-performance non-emission 1965-76 Oldsmobile 400, 425
> > and 455 cubic inch engines (except 68-69 W-30) This head features 77 cc
> > combustion chamnbers and an emproved chanber design that increases quench
> > area for a more efficienct burn. This complete heads are assembled and
> > ready to run with 2.072 intake valves and 1.680 exhaust valves, hardened
> > ductile iron valve seats and phosphor bronze guides. The valve train has
> > bveen upgraded from the factory pedestal mount system to a 7/16" screw in
> > stud and 3/8" pushrod rod slot guideplate for increased valvetrain
> > stability. The high-velocity factory location prots feature 188 cc
> > intake runners and 106cc raised floor exhaust runners for substantially
> > more flow and power than factory ports. head bolt holes are drilled ro
> > the stock 7/16" bolts or studs by drilling the 1/2" counterbore.
> > Aftermarket rocker arms and hardened pushrods are required for installation."
> >
> >
> > Looks like a fun time.. Wonder about the cost?
> >
> > Al
> >
> > Al Varhus
> > Columbus, Ohio
> > http://www.infinet.com/~avar
>
> - --
> Patrick Flowers
> Mailto
atri63>
> The GMC Motorhome Page
> http://www.gmcmotorhome.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 11:01:52 -0500 (EST)
> From: Gplymate
> Subject: GMC: Re: GMC Goes Hollywood
>
> In correspondence with an avid GMC afficionado, I was reminded of the 1981
> movie, "Stripes", and the GMC that starred in it, doubling as an M-50 Urban
> Assault Vehicle.
>
> The movie is available on video. It is a comedy, good watching, especially
> for GMC fans. The GMC that was used appears to be a Palm Beach model, with a
> slightly altered paint scheme. The lower half of the body is a darker green
> than the upper half... and it looks STUNNING! In the scene where the "UAV"
> first appears, it looks BRAND NEW... absolutely sparkling!
>
> Does anyone know the story about the GMC that was used in the film? There is
> nothing indicated in the credits.
>
> Glenn
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 11:12:50 -0500
> From: Patrick Flowers
> Subject: Re: GMC: Re: GMC Goes Hollywood
>
> >
> > In correspondence with an avid GMC afficionado, I was reminded of the 1981
> > movie, "Stripes", and the GMC that starred in it, doubling as an M-50 Urban
> > Assault Vehicle.
>
>
>
> > Does anyone know the story about the GMC that was used in the film? There is
> > nothing indicated in the credits.
>
> Glenn,
>
> Same with the GMC that was used in the movie "Twister". Absolutely
> nothing in the credits as to who might own that coach.
>
> Patrick
> - --
> Patrick Flowers
> Mailto
atri63>
> The GMC Motorhome Page
> http://www.gmcmotorhome.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 11:38:11 -0500
> From: Patrick Flowers
> Subject: GMC: GMC's for sale
>
> These two are in the Atlanta newspaper classifieds today:
>
> GMC Eleganza motorhome
> exc. cond., low mi., new frig., plush
> $13,500 OBO 912-750-9864
>
> GMC Painted Desert 1973 23'
> new radials + batteries, dual beds
> or dual dinettes, loaded, exc. cond.,
> $12,000 404-344-7458
>
> Notes: The first one did not have a model year in the ad.
> Contact the owners directly at the phone numbers
> listed as I don't know anything about these coaches.
>
> Patrick
> - --
> Patrick Flowers
> Mailto
atri63>
> The GMC Motorhome Page
> http://www.gmcmotorhome.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 19:51:10 +0000
> From: "Ol' Jim, hisself"
> What do the names mean? I'm talking about Palm Beach, Eleganza,
> Eleganza II, etc. I notice in Patrick's FAQ that some of the names
> had more than one exterior color, and most had a multiplicity of
> interior colors. They also seemed to have varying interior layouts.
>
> So, my question is: When I see an ad for a 1974 Eleganza (for
> example), what should that tell me about that particular coach??
>
> BTW, I am in the market for a very inexpensive GMC - if such a thing
> exists.
>
> Ol' Jim, hisself hisself
>
> "The mystery of government is not how Washington works,
> but how to make it stop."
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 13 Nov 1997 22:34:50 -0500
> From: mpscott
> Subject: GMC: subscribe gmcmotorhome
>
> subscribe gmcmotorhome
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Fri, 14 Nov 1997 02:38:03 -0500
> From: Bill Wallace
> Subject: GMC: Re:
>
> >
> > okay guys,
> >
> > its supposed to freeze here saturday night and I have to do the winterizing
> > thing and I dont know where to start. Several have told me how to drain
> > the hot water heater but how do I get the water out of the tanks. Is it so
> > simple as running the faucets til there is no water and then dumping the
> > tanks. Then I empty the hot water heater and pour antifreeze inthe fresh
> > water holding tank, turn on each faucet til the pink stuff comes out? is
> > that all there is to it???
> >
> > Pam
> > See my webpage at http://hometown.home.ml.org
>
> Pam, There are drain valves under road side bed in front of air
> compressor and in bottom of bathroom vanity. open these and will drain.
> Open all spigots. If you reach down in the opening at removable floor
> opening in closet there is a drain on fresh water tank. After all stop
> draining I use a thing that screws into city water connection and has an
> air valve, like a tire valve. Blow compressed air into this and all
> water will be expelled. Of course assuming you drained hot water heater
> first. On some the drain plug on water heater may have been replaced
> with an electric heating element. In which case unplug wire connectors
> and unscrew heating element. You did say Royale rear bath? Thats what
> mine is. Good luck, Bill
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Fri, 14 Nov 1997 09:43:43 -0800
> From: "Paul Roland"
> Subject: GMC: Free '76 Birchaven Gaucho
>
> I have a set of gaucho cushions from my 1976 Birchaven
> > which I'd like to give to someone who's interested in restoring theirs.
> > I'm remodeling, and the gaucho has no place in the design.
> >
> > They are newly reupholstered. The ensemble includes two full-length
> bottom pieces, three back supports, two round bolsters, a top-bunk
> (complete
> with iron support arms and nylon hanger straps).
> >
> > I'd include the two pieces of ceiling hardware if they were needed and if
> > the interested party would remove them and replace them with something
> > aesthetically and structurally suitable.
>
> Paul Roland, Ashland, OR. proland
>
> ------------------------------
>
> End of GMC Motorhome Digest V1 #32
> **********************************
Dear Patrick
Hope I am doing this right this time. I read the message. HIt the RE:
Mail and here I am.
In your note about the Edlebock Heads. Why? would any one want to build
a high compression GMC motor? It seems the engines are working hard as
it is. Low compression, easy and powerful is what I would think one
needs. I changed to CASPRO gears and final drive to get the 455 to be
more efficient. It seems to me that the low compression is what one
really needs. If I am out of the picture please enlighten me. Thanks
Chuck
