So Much Survived

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Tom Katzenberger

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I just got delivery of my 1977 Birchaven after the accident. I was very impressed that so much survived, besides my wife and I. The drive train is
completely intact, as well as all cooling systems to include oil cooler guard. If not for the one tree on the side I may have been driving it home.

I am in the process of buying a 4 post lift and getting ready to transfer much to a new 1977 Birchaven with a completely new brake system and Disc
brakes.

I just need a rust and rot free unit without pull handles, air horns and all the ginger bread bolted through the body panels. For sure fiber glass
holes are easier to repair than aluminum. I will be keeping my eyes open and scouting.

I am building a list of possible coaches.

Take care all,
Tom
 
Tom

I think many of us would be happy to go look at candidates for you.

I had dinner with Jared Kohl the other evening, and your mishap was a big subject of discussion.

I’m glad you, your wife and the pups were unscathed.

I’m going to be making a change to my braking system to eliminate that single point of failure that is the master cylinder.

In the interim, whatever we can do to help.

Onward.

Dolph Santorine

DE AD0LF

Wheeling, West Virginia

1977 ex-Palm Beach TZE167V100820
Howell EFI/EBL , Reaction Arms, Manny Transmission

>
> I just got delivery of my 1977 Birchaven after the accident. I was very impressed that so much survived, besides my wife and I. The drive train is
> completely intact, as well as all cooling systems to include oil cooler guard. If not for the one tree on the side I may have been driving it home.
>
> I am in the process of buying a 4 post lift and getting ready to transfer much to a new 1977 Birchaven with a completely new brake system and Disc
> brakes.
>
> I just need a rust and rot free unit without pull handles, air horns and all the ginger bread bolted through the body panels. For sure fiber glass
> holes are easier to repair than aluminum. I will be keeping my eyes open and scouting.
>
> I am building a list of possible coaches.
>
> Take care all,
> Tom
>
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Pics, video?

Sully
Bellevue wa

On Sat, Jul 18, 2020 at 11:56 AM tomkatz3--- via Gmclist <

> I just got delivery of my 1977 Birchaven after the accident. I was very
> impressed that so much survived, besides my wife and I. The drive train is
> completely intact, as well as all cooling systems to include oil cooler
> guard. If not for the one tree on the side I may have been driving it home.
>
> I am in the process of buying a 4 post lift and getting ready to transfer
> much to a new 1977 Birchaven with a completely new brake system and Disc
> brakes.
>
> I just need a rust and rot free unit without pull handles, air horns and
> all the ginger bread bolted through the body panels. For sure fiber glass
> holes are easier to repair than aluminum. I will be keeping my eyes open
> and scouting.
>
> I am building a list of possible coaches.
>
> Take care all,
> Tom
>
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
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>
 
Sir: I have 2 77 455 rear bath Birchaven parts coaches. One is wrecked in the front and the other is complete one owner with a soft floor at entry
door. My contact info is on the Black list. You can email me for pics if interested.

> I just got delivery of my 1977 Birchaven after the accident. I was very impressed that so much survived, besides my wife and I. The drive train is
> completely intact, as well as all cooling systems to include oil cooler guard. If not for the one tree on the side I may have been driving it home.
>
>
> I am in the process of buying a 4 post lift and getting ready to transfer much to a new 1977 Birchaven with a completely new brake system and
> Disc brakes.
>
> I just need a rust and rot free unit without pull handles, air horns and all the ginger bread bolted through the body panels. For sure fiber glass
> holes are easier to repair than aluminum. I will be keeping my eyes open and scouting.
>
> I am building a list of possible coaches.
>
> Take care all,
> Tom

--
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
 
So wha hoppen?

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
 
Tom,

I guess my memory's completely gone, or I never saw the details of your
incident.

There are two Birchavens (76s IIRC) in Macon, GA. Neither is pristine by
any means but I didn't notice any serious structural or appearance
problems. Let me know if you want contact info.

Ken H.

On Sat, Jul 18, 2020 at 2:56 PM tomkatz3--- via Gmclist <

> I just got delivery of my 1977 Birchaven after the accident. I was very
> impressed that so much survived, besides my wife and I. The drive train is
> completely intact, as well as all cooling systems to include oil cooler
> guard. If not for the one tree on the side I may have been driving it home.
>
> I am in the process of buying a 4 post lift and getting ready to transfer
> much to a new 1977 Birchaven with a completely new brake system and Disc
> brakes.
>
> I just need a rust and rot free unit without pull handles, air horns and
> all the ginger bread bolted through the body panels. For sure fiber glass
> holes are easier to repair than aluminum. I will be keeping my eyes open
> and scouting.
>
> I am building a list of possible coaches.
>
> Take care all,
> Tom
>
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
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>
 
Ken if memory serves he lost the master cylinder and had to take it into the rubarb....

> Tom,
>
> I guess my memory's completely gone, or I never saw the details of your
> incident.
>
> There are two Birchavens (76s IIRC) in Macon, GA. Neither is pristine by
> any means but I didn't notice any serious structural or appearance
> problems. Let me know if you want contact info.
>
> Ken H.
>
>
> On Sat, Jul 18, 2020 at 2:56 PM tomkatz3--- via Gmclist <

>
> > I just got delivery of my 1977 Birchaven after the accident. I was very
> > impressed that so much survived, besides my wife and I. The drive train is
> > completely intact, as well as all cooling systems to include oil cooler
> > guard. If not for the one tree on the side I may have been driving it home.
> >
> > I am in the process of buying a 4 post lift and getting ready to transfer
> > much to a new 1977 Birchaven with a completely new brake system and Disc
> > brakes.
> >
> > I just need a rust and rot free unit without pull handles, air horns and
> > all the ginger bread bolted through the body panels. For sure fiber glass
> > holes are easier to repair than aluminum. I will be keeping my eyes open
> > and scouting.
> >
> > I am building a list of possible coaches.
> >
> > Take care all,
> > Tom
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > GMCnet mailing list
> > Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> > http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
> >
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--
Rich Mondor,

Brockville, ON

77 Hughes 2600
 
Thank you everyone for all the support and help.

I did post photos on the facebook page. I do not know how to post them here. The towing company just delivered the coach to day.

The rebuild journey begins tomorrow afternoon. I built Houses, Helicopters, cars and boats, This may be my last big project. I hope I have the energy
and drive to speed through. I will push myself and keep all informed.

Thank again and have a wonderful weekend,
Tom & Oki
 
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