On Mon, 02 Nov 1998 21:03:48 -0800 "Philip L. Stewart"
>Dave, et. al., my 1976 Transmode was titled as a GMC motorhome by the
>State of Florida but its original interior and floorplan (now much
>changed by me) matched the "Midas" rear dry bath layout shown in the
>GMCMI literature. There was a sticker on the wall panel next to the
>driver's seat that identified the coach as being manufacutered by
>Norris
>Homes, Inc. in November, 1975. So I've assumed that Midas GMCs are
>also
>Norris's. What do you think?
>
>Phil Stewart
>'76 Transmode
>
It is possible but it seems to me Midas was a separate finsher. It is
hard to tell from the production sequence since it appears transmodes
were sold off the line one or two at a time to each finisher. In other
words the coach before yours is a Norris and the one after is a Coachmen
(Birchaven model).
I'll have to research my notes. I am in process of trying to put together
a story about each of the many refinishers of GMC Transmodes but I have
been so busy my files are in a chaotic state.
Does anyone have any original Midas or Norris brochures or sales
literature they would be willing to scan or loan me? I was just looking
at a combo Crestmont/Birchaven brochure I am going to scan to Patrick for
the web site. It is a GM brochure with the two transmode models side by
side with color interiors and floor plans.
Dave Greenberg
GMC Motorhome Registry
200 MacFarlane Dr PH4
Delray Beach, FL 33483-6829
>Dave, et. al., my 1976 Transmode was titled as a GMC motorhome by the
>State of Florida but its original interior and floorplan (now much
>changed by me) matched the "Midas" rear dry bath layout shown in the
>GMCMI literature. There was a sticker on the wall panel next to the
>driver's seat that identified the coach as being manufacutered by
>Norris
>Homes, Inc. in November, 1975. So I've assumed that Midas GMCs are
>also
>Norris's. What do you think?
>
>Phil Stewart
>'76 Transmode
>
It is possible but it seems to me Midas was a separate finsher. It is
hard to tell from the production sequence since it appears transmodes
were sold off the line one or two at a time to each finisher. In other
words the coach before yours is a Norris and the one after is a Coachmen
(Birchaven model).
I'll have to research my notes. I am in process of trying to put together
a story about each of the many refinishers of GMC Transmodes but I have
been so busy my files are in a chaotic state.
Does anyone have any original Midas or Norris brochures or sales
literature they would be willing to scan or loan me? I was just looking
at a combo Crestmont/Birchaven brochure I am going to scan to Patrick for
the web site. It is a GM brochure with the two transmode models side by
side with color interiors and floor plans.
Dave Greenberg
GMC Motorhome Registry
200 MacFarlane Dr PH4
Delray Beach, FL 33483-6829
