HVAC replacement

[MikeB]

Has anyone replaced the entire GMC ac/defrost unit with a modern set up? I want to get rid of all of it and start fresh.

Thanks
--
M Beam
75’ Avion
TBI EBL , 3.70 LSD and other stuff
Zuki Sidekick,
Dozier Al

 

[Randy Hecht]

Planning on doing the same. Looking at a Vinyage Air Gen IV Magnum. Will have to modify firewall and dash.

Randy Hecht
Roswell, GA

1974 Canyon Lakes GMC Motor-coach

>
> Has anyone replaced the entire GMC ac/defrost unit with a modern set up? I want to get rid of all of it and start fresh.
>
> Thanks
> --
> M Beam
> 75’ Avion
> TBI EBL , 3.70 LSD and other stuff
> Zuki Sidekick,
> Dozier Al
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[MikeB]

I’ve been looking at Classic Auto Air products. I’m going to have to take my dash apart to see how it’s all laid out. Do you know if the dash
and system is similar to any other GMC vehicles such as panel vans or trucks of that era?
--
M Beam
75’ Avion
TBI EBL , 3.70 LSD and other stuff
Zuki Sidekick,
Dozier Al

 

[Jim Hupy]

Uses a few GM Pieces, but is unique to the coach. Expect it to fall apart
when you remove it. My 78 did. Others have similar experiences.
Look into "Mac Dashes". Big $$$$, but quality seldom is inexpensive.
Fay used to make molded pieces, but since her husband Bert passed away,
she's working away from their NoCal home. Bert used to be a presence at GMC
rallies, FAY, too.
Someone on the East Coast, Frank Jenkins used to mold stuff also.
I am presently in the hospital on my cell phone, so I don't have
emails & stuff. Doing some more heart stuff.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon

> I’ve been looking at Classic Auto Air products. I’m going to have to take
> my dash apart to see how it’s all laid out. Do you know if the dash
> and system is similar to any other GMC vehicles such as panel vans or
> trucks of that era?
> --
> M Beam
> 75’ Avion
> TBI EBL , 3.70 LSD and other stuff
> Zuki Sidekick,
> Dozier Al
> _______________________________________________
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>

 

[richshoop]

Hope all turns out ok Jim! Sending prayers your way.

>
>
> Uses a few GM Pieces, but is unique to the coach. Expect it to fall apart
> when you remove it. My 78 did. Others have similar experiences.
> Look into "Mac Dashes". Big $$$$, but quality seldom is inexpensive.
> Fay used to make molded pieces, but since her husband Bert passed away,
> she's working away from their NoCal home. Bert used to be a presence at GMC
> rallies, FAY, too.
> Someone on the East Coast, Frank Jenkins used to mold stuff also.
> I am presently in the hospital on my cell phone, so I don't have
> emails & stuff. Doing some more heart stuff.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Oregon
>

>
> > I’ve been looking at Classic Auto Air products. I’m going to have to take
> > my dash apart to see how it’s all laid out. Do you know if the dash
> > and system is similar to any other GMC vehicles such as panel vans or
> > trucks of that era?
> > --
> > M Beam
> > 75’ Avion
> > TBI EBL , 3.70 LSD and other stuff
> > Zuki Sidekick,
> > Dozier Al
> > _______________________________________________
> > GMCnet mailing list
> > Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> >
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[Ken H.]

A few years back I built a complete new dash and later replaced the HVAC.
Here are the links to those projects:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g4899-new-dash-panel.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g5280-dash-air-conditioning-redesign.html

However, someone recently posted the details of their replacement with a
modern integrated system. I probably would have gotten better results from
something like that, 'tho' I am happy with what I have (SHE usually rides
with a blanket over HER legs in the summer time). Sorry, but I don't have
a link for that. You can probably find it with a search of the GMCNet
Archive in Google Groups.

Ken H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, Troy-Bilt APU, etc., etc., etc.
www.gmcwipersetc.com

> Has anyone replaced the entire GMC ac/defrost unit with a modern set up? I
> want to get rid of all of it and start fresh.
>
> Thanks
> --
> M Beam
> 75’ Avion
> TBI EBL , 3.70 LSD and other stuff
> Zuki Sidekick,
> Dozier Al
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>

 

[Jim Hupy]

Faye Curtis in North Cal. Damn anesthesia and age combination.
I am here for some repair to a hole between Aortic chambers, and another
Mitral Valve "clip" Did them both on Tuesday. Good results. They are
changing my meds around a bit and monitoring my Pressures and Rythm. Had a
bit of an issue last night. They are going to poke a hole in me tomorrow
and drain off some edema caused fluids. Got a bunch of it. Glad to see it
go. Legs were swollen also. Got me on a Lasix drip and Catheter in rude
place to deal with that. No, old age ain't for the timid.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon

On Wed, Apr 7, 2021, 7:43 PM RICHARD/MARLI SHOOP
wrote:

> Hope all turns out ok Jim! Sending prayers your way.

> >
> >
> > Uses a few GM Pieces, but is unique to the coach. Expect it to fall apart
> > when you remove it. My 78 did. Others have similar experiences.
> > Look into "Mac Dashes". Big $$$$, but quality seldom is inexpensive.
> > Fay used to make molded pieces, but since her husband Bert passed away,
> > she's working away from their NoCal home. Bert used to be a presence at
> GMC
> > rallies, FAY, too.
> > Someone on the East Coast, Frank Jenkins used to mold stuff also.
> > I am presently in the hospital on my cell phone, so I don't have
> > emails & stuff. Doing some more heart stuff.
> > Jim Hupy
> > Salem, Oregon
> >

> >
> > > I’ve been looking at Classic Auto Air products. I’m going to have to
> take
> > > my dash apart to see how it’s all laid out. Do you know if the dash
> > > and system is similar to any other GMC vehicles such as panel vans or
> > > trucks of that era?
> > > --
> > > M Beam
> > > 75’ Avion
> > > TBI EBL , 3.70 LSD and other stuff
> > > Zuki Sidekick,
> > > Dozier Al
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > GMCnet mailing list
> > > Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> > >
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[Stu Rasmussen]

Does not sound like a lot of fun. Hang in there!

Stu

Quoting James Hupy :

> Faye Curtis in North Cal. Damn anesthesia and age combination.
> I am here for some repair to a hole between Aortic chambers, and another
> Mitral Valve "clip" Did them both on Tuesday. Good results. They are
> changing my meds around a bit and monitoring my Pressures and Rythm. Had a
> bit of an issue last night. They are going to poke a hole in me tomorrow
> and drain off some edema caused fluids. Got a bunch of it. Glad to see it
> go. Legs were swollen also. Got me on a Lasix drip and Catheter in rude
> place to deal with that. No, old age ain't for the timid.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Oregon
>

 

[T McManus]

My installation. http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g7355-hvac.html
--
Tom McManus
1977 Royale

Chesapeake VA

 

[Ken H.]

Jim,

Sure hope you're feeling better now. Ain't no fun getting old, is it?
Wish we were closer by so I MIGHT be of some little help, but 'tain't so.
:-{

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Ken H.

> Faye Curtis in North Cal. Damn anesthesia and age combination.
> I am here for some repair to a hole between Aortic chambers, and another
> Mitral Valve "clip" Did them both on Tuesday. Good results. They are
> changing my meds around a bit and monitoring my Pressures and Rythm. Had a
> bit of an issue last night. They are going to poke a hole in me tomorrow
> and drain off some edema caused fluids. Got a bunch of it. Glad to see it
> go. Legs were swollen also. Got me on a Lasix drip and Catheter in rude
> place to deal with that. No, old age ain't for the timid.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Oregon
>
> On Wed, Apr 7, 2021, 7:43 PM RICHARD/MARLI SHOOP

>
> > Hope all turns out ok Jim! Sending prayers your way.

> > >
> > >
> > > Uses a few GM Pieces, but is unique to the coach. Expect it to fall
> apart
> > > when you remove it. My 78 did. Others have similar experiences.
> > > Look into "Mac Dashes". Big $$$$, but quality seldom is
> inexpensive.
> > > Fay used to make molded pieces, but since her husband Bert passed
> away,
> > > she's working away from their NoCal home. Bert used to be a presence at
> > GMC
> > > rallies, FAY, too.
> > > Someone on the East Coast, Frank Jenkins used to mold stuff also.
> > > I am presently in the hospital on my cell phone, so I don't have
> > > emails & stuff. Doing some more heart stuff.
> > > Jim Hupy
> > > Salem, Oregon
> > >

> > >
> > > > I’ve been looking at Classic Auto Air products. I’m going to have to
> > take
> > > > my dash apart to see how it’s all laid out. Do you know if the dash
> > > > and system is similar to any other GMC vehicles such as panel vans or
> > > > trucks of that era?
> > > > --
> > > > M Beam
> > > > 75’ Avion
> > > > TBI EBL , 3.70 LSD and other stuff
> > > > Zuki Sidekick,
> > > > Dozier Al
> > > > _______________________________________________
> > > > GMCnet mailing list
> > > > Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> > > >
> > > _______________________________________________
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[Jim Hupy]

Thanks Ken. Maybe you guys and Judy and I can get together somewhere this
year again. Midway between here and Georgia. Have some crayfish and good
southern Bourbon, swap a story or two. Got a procedure after a bit. Not
quite 8:00 A.,M. here yet. They are trying to talk me into getting a
pacemaker. Unsure about that one. Step at a time, I guess.
Jim Hupy
1978 GMC ROYALE by Coachman.
403. 3:70 final drive etc.
Salem, Oregon (where there ain't no Tornadoes or BigWinds.) Can't call 'em
Her- a-canes no more. (Grin)

> Jim,
>
> Sure hope you're feeling better now. Ain't no fun getting old, is it?
> Wish we were closer by so I MIGHT be of some little help, but 'tain't so.
> :-{
>
> Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
>
> Ken H.
>
>

>
> > Faye Curtis in North Cal. Damn anesthesia and age combination.
> > I am here for some repair to a hole between Aortic chambers, and another
> > Mitral Valve "clip" Did them both on Tuesday. Good results. They are
> > changing my meds around a bit and monitoring my Pressures and Rythm. Had
> a
> > bit of an issue last night. They are going to poke a hole in me tomorrow
> > and drain off some edema caused fluids. Got a bunch of it. Glad to see it
> > go. Legs were swollen also. Got me on a Lasix drip and Catheter in rude
> > place to deal with that. No, old age ain't for the timid.
> > Jim Hupy
> > Salem, Oregon
> >
> > On Wed, Apr 7, 2021, 7:43 PM RICHARD/MARLI SHOOP

> >
> > > Hope all turns out ok Jim! Sending prayers your way.

> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Uses a few GM Pieces, but is unique to the coach. Expect it to fall
> > apart
> > > > when you remove it. My 78 did. Others have similar experiences.
> > > > Look into "Mac Dashes". Big $$$$, but quality seldom is
> > inexpensive.
> > > > Fay used to make molded pieces, but since her husband Bert passed
> > away,
> > > > she's working away from their NoCal home. Bert used to be a presence
> at
> > > GMC
> > > > rallies, FAY, too.
> > > > Someone on the East Coast, Frank Jenkins used to mold stuff
> also.
> > > > I am presently in the hospital on my cell phone, so I don't have
> > > > emails & stuff. Doing some more heart stuff.
> > > > Jim Hupy
> > > > Salem, Oregon
> > > >

> > > >
> > > > > I’ve been looking at Classic Auto Air products. I’m going to have
> to
> > > take
> > > > > my dash apart to see how it’s all laid out. Do you know if the dash
> > > > > and system is similar to any other GMC vehicles such as panel vans
> or
> > > > > trucks of that era?
> > > > > --
> > > > > M Beam
> > > > > 75’ Avion
> > > > > TBI EBL , 3.70 LSD and other stuff
> > > > > Zuki Sidekick,
> > > > > Dozier Al
> > > > > _______________________________________________
> > > > > GMCnet mailing list
> > > > > Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> > > > >
> > > > _______________________________________________
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[billvv]

All the best, Jim. Hope your recovery goes well, and that we get to see you at the first post-CV Cascaders Rally!

On the HVAC front, here is a pretty slick way to add cooling without tearing out the old box or plunking and add-on box on the dash...

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/project-icebox/p63324-coolest.html

Now if we could get Sirum's fiberglass guru to produce a version of his stock side panel replacements like Sean did, we'd have a 'cool' way to go -
with cup holders!
--
Bill Van Vlack
'76 Royale; Guemes Island, Washington; Twin bed, full (DS) side bath, Brazilian Redwood counter and settee tops,455, 6KW generator; new owner a/o mid
November 2015.

 

[johnny]

Jim H, keep on truckin'. You and 'Hen Kenderson' are my ideals... older'n me and still going full out. Better days ahead.

--johnny
--
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell

 

[Jim Hupy]

Thanks, Johnny. Going home today. Got some recovery to do this time. But,
all in all, I got a second mitral valve clip, they fixed the hole in my
heart, gave me a paracentecis. Drained off over 9 litres of fluid, surgery
for the pacemaker went well, I passed all my goal tests yesterday. Just
woke up after sleeping since 10:00 p.m. last night. Sun is still sight
unseen. It is 6:15 a.m. here. Clear sky, 10 over 10 visibility. Things are
looking good. Going to see my sweet Judy and my Son again today. He is down
for a few days to help out with the storm damage. Thanks for the kind
words.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon

On Mon, Apr 12, 2021, 5:36 AM Johnny Bridges via Gmclist <

> Jim H, keep on truckin'. You and 'Hen Kenderson' are my ideals... older'n
> me and still going full out. Better days ahead.
>
> --johnny
> --
> Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
> Braselton, Ga.
> I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me
> in hell
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[d c *mac* macdonald]

Sure, glad to hear this news, Jim!

D C "Mac" Macdonald
Amateur Radio K2GKK
Since 30 November '53
USAF and FAA, Retired
Member GMCMI & Classics
Oklahoma City, OK
"The Money Pit"
TZE166V101966
'76 ex-Palm Beach
k2gkk + hotmail dot com

________________________________
From: James Hupy
Sent: Monday, April 12, 2021 08:20
To: gmclist
Subject: [GMCnet] Re: HVAC replacement

Thanks, Johnny. Going home today. Got some recovery to do this time. But,
all in all, I got a second mitral valve clip, they fixed the hole in my
heart, gave me a paracentecis. Drained off over 9 litres of fluid, surgery
for the pacemaker went well, I passed all my goal tests yesterday. Just
woke up after sleeping since 10:00 p.m. last night. Sun is still sight
unseen. It is 6:15 a.m. here. Clear sky, 10 over 10 visibility. Things are
looking good. Going to see my sweet Judy and my Son again today. He is down
for a few days to help out with the storm damage. Thanks for the kind
words.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon

On Mon, Apr 12, 2021, 5:36 AM Johnny Bridges via Gmclist <

> Jim H, keep on truckin'. You and 'Hen Kenderson' are my ideals... older'n
> me and still going full out. Better days ahead.
>
> --johnny
> --
> Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
> Braselton, Ga.
> I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me
> in hell
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[Daniel]

Hi Jim,

Glad they could do some big maintenance work on your “pump system”
Don’t forget to ask for the lifetime warranty proof ...l
Marjon and I wishing you all the best and get well soon!
Say hi to Judy!

Bye, Daniel
--
Daniel Jacobs, NL-USA 1977 GMC Eleganza II, Rebuild 455 (2019) 3.55 FD. FiTech and (Modified) FCC, Electric Pump, insulated GasTanks, 100A
Alternator, APC, McDash, Schräder Valves + extern Fills, Ceramic Film, TPMS, FlexSteel Seats

 

[Jim Hupy]

All these modifications are not E.P.A. certified. Hence, no extended
warranty, either implied or otherwise is in force. Lifetime warranty means
until you die. So, who is going to be left to file a claim? Smoke and
mirrors, my friend. Snake oil for sure.
But all kidding aside, they did fix what they started out to do. I
feel better even though I am still one hurting unit. I look like someone
fragged my hooch while I was in it. Tape scars, bruises, etc. That should
fade away soon enough. But, my respect for Nurses has risen 10 fold. What a
great proffesion.
Jim Hupy (Now at home at last.) To quote a famous person, "Free at last,
free at last, thank great GOD ALMIGHTY, we are free at last"!
Salem, Oregon

> Hi Jim,
>
> Glad they could do some big maintenance work on your “pump system”
> Don’t forget to ask for the lifetime warranty proof ...l
> Marjon and I wishing you all the best and get well soon!
> Say hi to Judy!
>
> Bye, Daniel
> --
> Daniel Jacobs, NL-USA 1977 GMC Eleganza II, Rebuild 455 (2019) 3.55 FD.
> FiTech and (Modified) FCC, Electric Pump, insulated GasTanks, 100A
> Alternator, APC, McDash, Schräder Valves + extern Fills, Ceramic Film,
> TPMS, FlexSteel Seats
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