The June 2015 GMCWS newsletter (#98) is now available for viewing and/or printing below. Or, you can click >>HERE<<. It is a large file so be patient.
Many thanks to the de Graffenreids for hosting the Spring Rally of the Western States GMC club. It was held at the Emerald Desert RV Resort in Palm Desert, CA. This resort is a 5 star park with two swimming pools, 3 Jacuzzis, putting greens, [read more]
Chuck has been working on installing and validating an HHO system on his Classic GMC Motorhome for at least a couple of years and finally has some data to share with us. HHO systems have a lot of skeptics but Chuck’s research showed that there is [read more]
I decided at the end of January to rip out and replace the ceiling panels, build valences, and install new blinds and in our Royale before the April Rally. Needless to say I feel like I’m up to my elbows in alligators and busier than [read more]
The February 2015 GMCWS newsletter (#97) is now available for viewing and/or printing below. Or, you can click >>HERE<<. It is a large file so be patient.
GMCWS PUEBLO EXPERIENCE – SEPTEMBER 17-21, 2015 RALLY HOSTS: CONDOS AND TROVAO It’s time to get your GMC roadworthy for your trek to beautiful Pueblo, Colorado. Not only will you encounter: Delectable food prepared by Chef Jim Beatty of Classic Catering; Seminars galore for men [read more]
The November 2014 GMCWS newsletter (#96) is now available for viewing and/or printing below. Or, you can click >>HERE<<. It is a large file so be patient.
Links in this handout may be out-dated. Check on www.minniebiz.com for the latest info. (Armand)
Manny Trovao announced his plan to provide a drop-in diesel engine for our Classic GMC motorhomes. Manny did not provide me with a written description but, fortunately, Jim Hupy posted the following on the GMCnet: “No big secret. The engine is a BRAND NEW AM [read more]
Armand Minnie gave a seminar on painting his GMC. His presentation slides are below:
Greg Birch’s grandfather was Alex Birch who worked for General Motors and had a big role in the development and testing of the GMC motorhome. The Birchaven model is named for him. Here is a presentation that Greg did at the Fall 2014 rally at [read more]
The presentation below was delivered as a seminar with a question and answer session at the Fall 2014 GMC Western States rally at Manteca, CA by George Beckman and Randy van Winkle. Thanks guys.
At left are the contents of the Onan carburetor rebuild kit and (#9) the main needle with old bad O-ring still installed and (#10) the float valve seat with the rubber seat still installed. The parts and their applications are listed here: 1=bowl retainer [read more]
The August 2014 GMCWS newsletter (#95) is now available for viewing and/or printing below. Or, you can click >>HERE<<. It is a large file so be patient.
Book Club Update for October This year we will be reading a new type of genre for discussion when the Western States Book Club meets. In order to really burst out of our historical bent as of late, I was very thrilled when a GMC [read more]