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GMC Project RV To Begin

A few days ago, Southern California GMC coach genius Miguel Mendez of MGMGMC.com dropped by to make a few repairs to the RV Buddies coach, a 1976 26' Royale. There will be a lot of news coming up on Project RV - but to get things rolling, Miguel had to resolve a starting problem (electrical/battery) and suspension issue (bypass the compressor and install schrader valves). In the process, Miguel found out that the coach has an under-sized fan clutch. RV Buddies will be driving in the next few days - taking advantage of cooler weather and the rain forecast to avoid over-heating. The trip will take the coach from Southern California northbound to the Bay area where Jim Kanomata is standing by at... [Read more]

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GMC Suspension Culprit Revealed

As we finalize our plans to get the GMC project underway, there are always a few setbacks - Like being able to drive or move it! Such is the case with a recent melt-down of the diodes under the suspension switches. After some conversations with Jim Bounds, his analytical and diagnostic skills appear to have our coach close to being back on the road. Jim... [Read more]

GMC Fire Danger Averted

After the coach sat for a while in storage - I got it home and charged up the batteries. So far so good. We'll see if they hold a charge in a few days. In the meantime - I fired up the ole girl to fill up the air suspension. Smoke was coming out of the side panel above the suspension switches. I smelled an electrical fire brewing. I removed the... [Read more]

Airstream Argosy - Kindred Spirit to the GMC

It seems timely to visit this classic coach - the Argosy - with the loss of Wade Thompson, President of Thor Industries. Airstream is a division of Thor and Thor never betrayed Wally Byam's vision and dream for this RV. At one time even Ford wanted to support the future vision of the company co-developing a concept car with Airstream. (Photo courtesy... [Read more]