Interiors

[dan jacquot]

My next question to all the GMC netters is: Was any of the GMC Cabinentry
oak or ash from the factory?
Dan Jacquot
Sheridan Wy

- -----Original Message-----
From: Peg
To: gmcmotorhome
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2000 3:25 PM
Subject: RE: GMC: Screen doors

>Richard we use a short bungee strap to keep the door open, hook to bottom
of
>door and underside of coach, works great.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-gmcmotorhome
>[mailtowner-gmcmotorhome]On Behalf Of Richard Waters
>Sent: Friday, June 09, 2000 11:13 PM
>To: gmcmotorhome
>Subject: Re: GMC: Screen doors
>
>
>I have one of the Birch doors on my coach. It came with the coach when I
>bought
>it. At the time I was looking at the GMC we bought, the PO kept talking
>about
>the screen door. I was saying to myself, "what's the big deal with a
screen
>door? My house has a screen door and I don't point it out to people that
>come
>over."
>
>Also, I thought everyone had one on their GMC's so I didn't think it was a
>big
>deal. The more he talked about it, the more nervous I got. It seemed kind
>of
>like when you're looking at a house to buy and the only thing the owner can
>come
>up with why it's a good deal is because it has a new water heater. Well
>that's
>what I thought about the Birch screen door. Big deal!
>
>It is nicely made. It fits pretty well. However, we have never used it as
>intended. So far in the last 2 years we never have had the door open and
>the
>screen door closed. Part of that is because we don't have anything to
keep
>the
>door from banging back and forth in the breeze. Some sort of hook would be
>nice
>to keep the door secure against the side of the coach while the screen door
>is
>keeping the bugs out.
>
>We now realize what a treasure we have. The screen door is probably worth
>more
>then having a new engine or tranny or something :^) I lan on using the
>screen
>door this Summer. And, no it is not for sale!
>Richard Waters
>'76 PB, Troy, MI
>
>

>
>> I have one and recommend it for anyone. I works great and does the
>> job. The design is good and could use some tweaking as I had to work
>> real hard to get it installed. However, if I did not have one I
>> would buy one of Alex's.
>> al
>>
>> >I would like your comments on Alex Birch Screen doors??? I have seen
>the
>> >sceen door and think it is a great product but was wondering if it would
>> >warrant reproducing them. I have talked to Alex about producing the
>door
>> >but need to know if there is a demand for it???
>> >
>> >Dan
>

 

[david l greenberg]

On Sat, 10 Jun 2000 23:50:13 -0600 "Dan Jacquot"
writes:
> My next question to all the GMC netters is: Was any of the GMC
> Cabinentry
> oak or ash from the factory?
> Dan Jacquot
> Sheridan Wy

To the best of my knowledge all interiors provided by Gemini at the
Pontiac, MI GM factory were particle board, formica and in some places, a
vinyl film over particle. The drawers were solid wood and nicely done.
The rest was typicals '70s materials.

The various upfitters, Avion, Midas, Coachmen, to mention just a few used
better wood products in their interiors. Again, in my opinion.

David Lee Greenberg
The GMC Motorhome Registry
Dedicated To The Preservation of the Classic GMC Motorhome
http://www.gmcss.com/registry.htm
http://www.buskirk-rush/gmc-registry/online-registry.htm

 

[dan jacquot]

David

I had not seen any solid wood fronts on any models except the Royale
(Walnut). I had a fellow tell me he has a 76 GlenBrook with ash cabinents
and he thought that it was that way new from the factory. The only ones I
have seen with oak or ash have been upgraded by individuals. The typical is
as you say the particle board covered with laminate or printed film or in
the case of the Palm Beach and possibly others the Solid louvered fronts on
overhead cabinents.

Dan Jacquot
Sheridan WY

- -----Original Message-----
From: davegreenberg1
To: gmcmotorhome
Date: Sunday, June 11, 2000 6:03 AM
Subject: Re: GMC: Interiors

>On Sat, 10 Jun 2000 23:50:13 -0600 "Dan Jacquot"
>writes:
>> My next question to all the GMC netters is: Was any of the GMC
>> Cabinentry
>> oak or ash from the factory?
>> Dan Jacquot
>> Sheridan Wy
>
>To the best of my knowledge all interiors provided by Gemini at the
>Pontiac, MI GM factory were particle board, formica and in some places, a
>vinyl film over particle. The drawers were solid wood and nicely done.
>The rest was typicals '70s materials.
>
>The various upfitters, Avion, Midas, Coachmen, to mention just a few used
>better wood products in their interiors. Again, in my opinion.
>
>
>
> David Lee Greenberg
> The GMC Motorhome Registry
>Dedicated To The Preservation of the Classic GMC Motorhome
>http://www.gmcss.com/registry.htm
>http://www.buskirk-rush/gmc-registry/online-registry.htm

 

[peter brandt]

Dan,

All the overhead and under-sink cabinet doors on my 77 Eleganza II are wood
and they look original (or some PO did a real nice job) - looks like walnut
or something, I'm not a wood expert. I just re-stained them all, so I know
they're not laminate. Check them out under "Interior" at

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumList?u=180485

Peter
77 Eleganza II
Colorado

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Jacquot"
To:
Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2000 6:28 AM
Subject: Re: GMC: Interiors

> David
>
> I had not seen any solid wood fronts on any models except the Royale
> (Walnut). I had a fellow tell me he has a 76 GlenBrook with ash cabinents
> and he thought that it was that way new from the factory. The only ones I
> have seen with oak or ash have been upgraded by individuals. The typical
is
> as you say the particle board covered with laminate or printed film or in
> the case of the Palm Beach and possibly others the Solid louvered fronts
on
> overhead cabinents.
>
> Dan Jacquot
> Sheridan WY
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: davegreenberg1
> To: gmcmotorhome
> Date: Sunday, June 11, 2000 6:03 AM
> Subject: Re: GMC: Interiors
>
>
> >On Sat, 10 Jun 2000 23:50:13 -0600 "Dan Jacquot"
> >writes:
> >> My next question to all the GMC netters is: Was any of the GMC
> >> Cabinentry
> >> oak or ash from the factory?
> >> Dan Jacquot
> >> Sheridan Wy
> >
> >To the best of my knowledge all interiors provided by Gemini at the
> >Pontiac, MI GM factory were particle board, formica and in some places, a
> >vinyl film over particle. The drawers were solid wood and nicely done.
> >The rest was typicals '70s materials.
> >
> >The various upfitters, Avion, Midas, Coachmen, to mention just a few used
> >better wood products in their interiors. Again, in my opinion.
> >
> >
> >
> > David Lee Greenberg
> > The GMC Motorhome Registry
> >Dedicated To The Preservation of the Classic GMC Motorhome
> >http://www.gmcss.com/registry.htm
> >http://www.buskirk-rush/gmc-registry/online-registry.htm
>
>