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Internet Links to:

• A comprehensive look at the history of the 1973-1978 GMC Motorhome
• Purchasing a GMC Motorhome – Buyer’s Checklist
• Manuals, Wiring Diagrams, Floor Plans, Paint Codes, etc.
• Rebuilding the Olds 403 and 455
• GMC MotorHome Generator (Troubleshooting the Onan)
• GMC Motorhome Parts and Service Suppliers, Publication Listings and Service Parts Cross 

References

• GMC Technical Information, GMC Photo Archive and GMC Motorhome Registry
• GMC Clubs Nationwide
• GMCnet – Your link to the GMC Community
• Black List – Indispensable list of folks willing to help in case of trouble on the road.

A CAD rendering of a 1974 GMC MotorHome

GMC MotorHome Information 

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Revised July 2014

Summary of Contents for 1974 MotorHome

Page 1: ...C MotorHome Information GARY BOVEE gary bovee gmcidiotsguide com 1973 1978 GMC Motorhome Information Page 1 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Revised July 2014 ...

Page 2: ... Service Suppliers Publication Listings and Service Parts Cross References GMC Technical Information GMC Photo Archive and GMC Motorhome Registry GMC Clubs Nationwide GMCnet Your link to the GMC Community Black List Indispensable list of folks willing to help in case of trouble on the road A CAD rendering of a 1974 GMC MotorHome GMC MotorHome Information Page 2 ____________________________________...

Page 3: ...1978 GMC Royale Red Bluff CA DISCLAIMER Internet links listed in this document are intended solely for the purpose of communicating thoughts ideas opinions and procedures to and from GMC owners and vendors There is no attempt to replace or supersede recommendations from General Motors Corporation or any other component manufacturer This author does not guarantee or evaluate the accuracy of any inf...

Page 4: ... Repair Facilities 10 Chapter 7 GMC Suppliers and Publications 12 Chapter 8 Web Sites Full of GMC Information Technical info photo archive motorhome registry 19 Chapter 9 GMC Motorhome Clubs GMC clubs around the USA 20 Chapter 10 GMCnet Your Link to the GMC Community Take part in discussions and or ask questions 22 Chapter 11 Black List Roger Black s indispensable list of folks willing to help in ...

Page 5: ...raveler com magazine viewer php path vol_3 iss_2 page 23 Rich Truesdell a writer for an online magazine geared toward the auto enthusiast provides his view of the fascinating aspects of the GMC MotorHome Note This is the second and updated printing of the article produced by the author updated with photo from the GM archives A Brief History of the GMC Motorhome www gmcmotorhome com faq what html T...

Page 6: ... a Vintage RV Like the GMC http www gmceast com about restore This is a reprint of an article by Jim Bounds that first appeared in RV Adventure 1 FAN The illustration at left is a parody of Grant Wood s famous painting American Gothic The painting originally is of a farmer and his spinster daughter standing in front of the family house with a gothic shaped window on the second floor The house is s...

Page 7: ...nfo SPARES html Top Safety Maintenance Upgrades Before You Hit the Road gmcmotorhome info safety htm Repair Manuals www bdub net manuals index html Wiring Diagrams www bdub net wirediagrams index html GMC Dimensional Drawings www bdub net GMCdrawings Weight Diagrams www bdub net GMCdrawings GMC Scale Weights gif GMC Floor Plans www gmcmotorhome com faq models html GMC Coachman and Midas Interiors ...

Page 8: ...is is a six part article with step by step instructions on how to rebuild Oldsmobile engines It s a great article full of information for those of you yearning to learn all you can about rebuilding your Olds engine Get the article in PDF from this clickable link I also discovered for you hardcore grease monkeys Mondello Oldsmobile V8 Engine Technical Reference Manual This manual is complete with c...

Page 9: ...on Functional Trouble Shooting Aid No Starter Action Data Form Trouble Shooting Aid http gmcws org Tech dsimmons onan_demo Onan Preventive Maintenance Video Duane Simmons Mr Onan Duane was known as Mr Onan His vast knowledge of the Onan made him the expert He is dearly missed http gmcws org Tech dsimmons dsimmons html Onan Manuals Bulletins Etc http www bdub net manuals index html Onan Control Boa...

Page 10: ... repair facility Cinnibar Engineering 116 Orval St Sandusky MI 48471 810 648 2444 Orders 800 720 2227 gmcmh aol com www thegmcmotorhomepeople com The official GMC parts supplier for GMC Motorhomes Total restoration repair maintenance and storage Cooperative Motor Works Jim Bounds 5971 Anno Ave Orlando FL 32809 407 857 5777 Orders 877 275 4462 coopmotorworks bellsouth net www gmccoop com Complete r...

Page 11: ...ons Grandview Motorhome Tom Hampton 13880 Weaver Rd Marysville OH 43040 937 644 4238 www grandviewmotorhome com Restoration service and repair exclusively for GMCs SS brake and tranny lines Ken L Frey Auto Repair 1669 N Old Bethlehem Pike Quakertown PA 18951 215 536 1246 www kenlfreyautorepair com freykjgmc yahoo com Service and repair of GMC Motorhomes MGM GMC formerly Bob Lamey Enterprises Migue...

Page 12: ...m Hupy 15 J L RV Sunscreen 15 Frank Jenkins 15 Paul Keating 15 Gary Kosier 15 Paul Lambke 15 Dave Lenzi 15 Tom Lins 16 Jack McHaney 16 Blaine Merrell 16 Mondello Performance Products 16 Motorhome Enhancements 16 Len Novak Eric Gibbons 16 The Peek Family 16 Ragusa Pattern Shop 16 Rance Fuel Injection Service 16 Steve Rasmussen 16 Gary Rockwell 16 Roll Masters 16 Dave Simmons 16 JR Slaten 16 Bob Sob...

Page 13: ...dia Paul Burkhart Pueblo CO 719 542 0555 bpburkhart comcast net Plexiglass shelving for the GMC Side Bath Bob Burkitt 11382 Marlette Dr Cincinnati OH 45249 2210 513 530 5021 Fax 513 530 5023 rburkitt cinci rr com www bdub net bobburkitt New screen door and Birch door replacement parts Classic Tube 80 Rotech Dr Lancaster NY 14086 800 882 3711 www classictube com SS brake lines cut and shaped with f...

Page 14: ...4 botiemad11 gmail com www bdub net ferguson Urethane bushings and ball joint boots Eugene Fisher Box 1702 Florence OR 97439 925 784 3098 mr erfisher gmail com www gmcmotorhome info Alternator Protection Cable Gateway Motorhome Company 4897 Schumacher Rd High Ridge MO 63049 636 677 2277 Orders 800 654 0374 gatewaygmc yahoo com www gmcmotorhomeparts com Large selection of GMC parts Golby Motors 485...

Page 15: ... jamesh1296 gmail com http bdub net jhupy Pressure bleeder for brakes GM Hub extenders for 90s steel wheels J L RV Sunscreen Jim and Linda Ball Zephyrhills Fl Winter Phone 813 779 2148 Cell 904 508 8253 Sunscreens for all windows Frank Jenkins 18214 N E 21st St Gainesville FL 32609 352 485 1397 gmcfrank juno com http sites google com site gmcfrank GMC fiberglass aluminum fabrication Instrument pan...

Page 16: ...ttern Shop 1920 D East Warner Ave Santa Ana CA 92705 949 261 5898 Fax 949 475 1420 ragusashop earthlink net http www ragusarv com Cast aluminum entry step trans pan battery tray Onan starter bracket Rance Fuel Injection Service Rance Baxter 230 Mountain View Rd Genesee PA 16923 814 228 3800 info rancefi com www rancefi com Port fuel injection Steve Rasmussen Northfield MN 55057 507 663 7266 gmcmd1...

Page 17: ...cturing Co 4321 E Willow Creek Road 16 Castle Rock CO 80104 303 688 6882 tsmmfg aol com tsmmfg com GM_Motorhome_others htm Rear disk brake kit Terry Taylor s GMC Nic Naks www dldesignstore com GMC club name tags drink coasters replacement decals for most models club license plate frames etc Manny Trovao 11447 Trenton San Jose CA 95127 408 937 1583 Cell 408 605 2079 mannystrans gmail com http www m...

Page 18: ...a AZ 85658 4159 520 744 1775 armand minniebiz com www gmcws org Quarterly technical publication for members GMC Motorhome Photo Archive Billy Massey www gmcmhphotos com User submitted GMC Motorhome photo storage and display Some users provide excellent photos and commentary on work projects The images above were created by Paul Deesen who worked in the design studios at GM in the middle of the 20t...

Page 19: ...ular element of this site is the Daily Pose Jim blogs about a variety of things related to the GMC and the work he and others do refurbishing classic GMCs and other RVs of interest This site also has a little bit of everything how to information coaches for sale etc Become a member and get access to all kinds of additional support www gmccoop com GMC Motorhome Registry The GMC Registry was founded...

Page 20: ...sissippi river and east in the United States and Canada The chapter purpose is to promote the preservation of the GMC motorhome through technical presentations at rallies GMC Elegant Cruisers Members live in Southern California Southern Nevada GMC Flatlanders Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Arkansas Nebraska Iowa Colorado GMC Gateway Motor Cruisers Saint Louis and 200 mile radius GMC49ers https sites goo...

Page 21: ...Six Wheelers Its membership is drawn from Chicago and a 200 mile radius of the Windy City GMC Sunshine Statesmen www gmcss com Primarily for residents of Florida whether full or part time monthly rallies through the winter season GMC Tidewater Crabs Delaware Maryland New Jersey Pennsylvania Virginia District of Columbia GMC Western States www gmcws org Mainly drawn from the 11 western states and 3...

Page 22: ...s required to join nor is ownership of a GMC motorhome a prerequisite The only requirement is a genuine interest in the GMC MotorHome or TransMode As an internet discussion group users may interact with other members of the GMCnet by way of email subscription or through the what is called The Forum a mirror of the mailing list At the Forum web site owners may also participate in the Swap Meet or t...

Page 23: ...map It s an easy way of locating who may be near you or your path as your travel An interesting anecdote about the list is that Roger Black for whom the list is nicknamed began building the list before he was a GMC owner He was aware of this type of list for Triumph owners and thought the concept would be great for GMCers After buying a Birchaven and taking delivery it broke down on his journey ba...

Page 24: ...o history purchasing parts and services clubs etc It is small enough that you can carry a few with you in your pocket to give out when the opportunity arises Or if you prefer print this information on the back of your card Guide Business Card Download the card to be used as the back side of your card in PDF format here The document is designed for the Avery 5371 sheet and is compatible with any sh...

Page 25: ...C chassis and body regardless as to whether it was finished by GMC or other upfitters such as Coachmen TransModes that have been converted to contain living space would fall under this designation as would the Navion conversions and others We prefer to use the historically accurate product term when referring to the GMC MotorHome as built and finished by GMC the Truck and Coach division of GM Illu...

Page 26: ...t printer http www gmceast com about Idiots Guide CD Label png INTERNET IDIOT S G U I D E F O R G M C M O T O R H O M E I N F O R M A T I O N Gary Bov e e g a r y b o v e e g m c i d i o t s g u i d e c o m GMC MotorHome History Buyer s Checklist O n a n T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g E n g i n e I n f o M a n u a l s e t c S u p p l i e r s C l u b L i s t i n g s G M C n e t E t c GMC MotorHome I...

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