Nice article on another restored GMC

[LarryW]

> My Sister in law sent me this link.
> Pretty nice coach here:
> https://www.dwell.com/article/the-gmc-rv-motorhome-remodel-kathleen-and-justin-brady-c5e0f642

Not just pretty nice , but REALLY nice!! Two issues I noticed. 1.) Window coverings? Night time privacy? Didn't see any. 2.) Nut sure but tile in the
bathroom? I'd be afraid the with the vibration of driving down the road that the tile would break apart and fall off? JWIT
Other wise...I love it.
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Larry
78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.

 

[john r. lebetski]

From the description I was expecting all walnut cabinets, but very airy. Have to question full size dish washer where 1/2 size are available. Also a
beautiful cook top and no range hood will make waste of that white interior. And I would guess they are into cooking given range and DW. Where do the
non opening door and kitchen glass come from?
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John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II

 

[Russell]

That's Justin's coach, he's on the forum frequently and he'll clear things up for you.

Larry,
For privacy, the blinds pull up from the bottom of the windows and hook at the top. They are hidden well.

John,
That is not a dishwasher, it is an under the counter refrigerator.

Check out the details here: https://www.thegmcrv.com/

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Russell Keith,
1978 E2 "Harry" 403 (still carbureted), Danny Dunn Tranny, Thorley, Stock Brakes w/Remote Vacuum Brake Booster, Quad Bags, Dakota Digital Dash, 6.5 kW
Onan, Dunedin, Florida

 

[LarryW]

> Thanks for linking additional info.love it. I'm sure everyone has their critiques and mine is wondering about weight distribution. Could be wrong
> (likely), but seems all the heavy stuff is on just the drivers side. Otherwise I like the layout and will be combing over it for ideas to steal.. uh
> inspiration.
> Cheers

There was another coach...the Prince's coach, that was a radical redesign that IIRC had weight distribution issues that gave it severe handling
issues.
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Larry
78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.

 

[justin brady1]

Thanks guys,
Yep that's my coach.
As for the tile they are resin tiles so they don't break, and a flexible grout as well as a decoupling membrane underneath. We've lost a couple from
rapid heating a cooling but they glue right back in.

For weight distribution we are a little heavier on the driver side but not by a large margin. A lot of weight reduction was done and very light
materials used. It drives nicely with no weight issues even with a 600lb BMW motorcycle on the back.

The undercounted fridge has since been changed to a stainless vitrifrigo unit that I like waaaay better than the domestic that's in the photos there.
That thing was a pos.

The lack of range hood was a conscious decision as I didn't want anything up top blocking my windows.
That being said, we run the fantastic fan in the center when we cook and have had no issues. The white interior is all either aluminum, pvc, or clear
coated paint so any buildup wipes right off.
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Justin Brady
http://www.thegmcrv.com/
1976 Palm Beach 455