GMC Motorhome Marketplace Master Index In Order of Issue 02-03-01
Volume 1, Issue 1 September 1992 Feature Article ................................... 5 Welcome to our Premier Issue Scheduled Rallies and Conventions Product Reviews ................................... 9 What's new or not so new Servicing Tips ................................... 10 Helpful hints Coach and Owner - Stephen Galovic ................ 12 Where are they and who do I contact? The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly .................. 19 Readers comments from personal experiences Volume 1, Issue 2 October 1992 Feature Article ................................... 5 Camping at Clifty Falls Indiana State park The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly ................... 8 Brakes by Stephen Galovic Product Reviews .................................. 10 Servicing Tips ................................... 11 Helpful Hints Coach and Owner - Fred and Mary Block ............ 12 For Your Information ........ . .................. 16 Hints from other GMC Motorhome's Volume 1, Issue 3 November 1992 The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly ................... 9 Feature Article .................................. 10 GMC International Convention at Sedelia, MO Coach and Owner - Elam and Sarah Fayard .......... 12 Service Tips ..................................... 19 A Note On Safety ................................. 20 Product Reviews .................................. 21 Volume 1, Issue 4 December 1992 The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly ................... 9 Feature Article .................................. 10 The Christmas Good Samariton Coach and Owner - PJ and Kay Smith ............... 12 PJ and Kay Smith Service Tips ..................................... 19 Product Reviews .................................. 21 Volume 2, Issue 1 January 1993 Campfire Conversations ............................ 9 Alligator In The Tank Feature Article .................................. 11 Hidden Storage Space Available Old Dogs and Dependability ....................... 14 by Leon R Hetherington The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly .................. 15 Coach and Owner - Zack and Faye Cartwright ....... 16 Service Tips ..................................... 25 Product Reviews .................................. 27 Volume 2, Issue 2 February 1993 The Magic Bus ..................................... 8 By Donna Johnson The ABC's of GMC's ............................... 10 By L J. Fear Totally Stroked .................................. 11 Reprinted from POPULAR HOT RODDING through the Courtesy of Argus Publishers Corporation The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly .................. 14 Coach and Owner - Hal and Jane Lively ............ 16 Product Information .............................. 20 Service Tips ..................................... 25 Volume 2, Issue 3 March 1993 The Alaska Highway ................................ 8 By Jack Brewer Product Information .............................. 15 Coach and Owner - Rudy and Nance Clark ........... 16 Rudy and Nancy Clark The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly .................. 20 Service Tips ..................................... 25 Volume 2, Issue 4 April 1993 The Alaska Highway (Conclusion) ................... 6 By Jack Brewer Two Birds Plus ................................... 12 Orv Lewis Product Information .............................. 15 Coach and Owner - Ron and Chris Larsen ........... 16 Ron and Chris Larsen The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly .................. 20 Service Tips ..................................... 25 Volume 2, lssue 5 May 1993 Express Delivery .................................. 7 By Howard R Kirsch Hats Off to a Great Convention ................... 19 By Kathy Galovic Coach and Owner - Bill and Bea Carpenter ......... 20 Back lssues Are Available ........................ 23 Cliff Notes ...................................... 26 By Cliff Golby Product Information .............................. 31 Service Tips ..................................... 32 Volume 2, Issue 6 June 1993 THE GMC MOTORHOME STORY ........................... 7 by Bill Bryant This Olde Coach .................................. 12 By Stephen Galovic Out With a Bang .................................. 16 By Stephen & Kathy Galovic Coach and Owner - George and Barbara McLeod ...... 20 About A.B.S. Brakes .............................. 27 By Gene and Janet Weaver Service Tips ..................................... 30 Product Information .............................. 31 Volume 2, Issue 7 July 1993 Stranded in the Ghetto: ........................... 6 By MICHAEL J MURRAY Once In A Lifetime ................................ 9 By Kathy Galovic Cliff Notes ...................................... 13 By Cliff Golby This Olde Coach .................................. 16 By Stephen Galovic Coach and Owner - Charles and Mary Lea ........... 20 Service Tips ..................................... 31 Volume 2, Issue 8 August 1993 On The Way To Zephyrhills ......................... 7 By Dean Miller and Cherie Miller Modern Taillights ................................ 10 By Stephen Galovic This Olde Coach .................................. 16 By Stephen Galovic Coach and Owner - Carlton and Anita Whitney ...... 20 The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly .................. 24 By Tera Galovic Cliff Notes ...................................... 28 By Cliff Golby Volume 2, lssue 9 September 1993 Motorhome Shopping in Northern Indiana Area ....... 6 By Stephen Galovic The Predicament .................................. 10 By Wendell Streech Shared Experiences ............................... 13 By George Boal The Dream's Alive! ............................... 14 By Claude Davis Coach and Owner - David Price and Janine Etrillard 20 Service Tips ..................................... 25 This Olde Coach .................................. 26 By Stephen Galovic Volume 2, Issue 10 October 1993 The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.................... 7 This Olde Coach ................................... 8 By Stephen Galovic The Phoenix ...................................... 10 Refrigerator Replacement ......................... 12 By Mike Bond More About Brakes ................................ 16 By Ken Frey and Stephen Galovic Coach and Owner - Mark and Beverly Finke ......... 20 Service Tips ..................................... 28 Volume 2, Issue 11 November 1993 Trend Monitoring (By Mike Bond) ................... 7 SAFE PASSAGE (By Bruce Winslow) ................... 8 What a Sight! (By Kathy Galovic) ................. 12 This Olde Coach (By Stephen Galovic) ............. 15 What have we done lately? ........................ 17 SHARING A DREAM (By Lyn Robinson) ................ 18 Coach and Owner - Clarence and Lydia Martin ...... 20 Cliff Notes (By Cliff Golby) ..................... 26 OUT THE BATHROOM WINDOW .......................... 28 (By Sy and Sigrid Huntington) Volume 2, Issue 12 December 1993 THE KNEES FREEZE .................................. 8 By A. J. Hofœs CONVOY ........................................... 10 By Manuel and Deolinda Trovao Keeping It Cool .................................. 12 By Stephen Galovic with contributions from Ken Frey The Pride in OWnership ........................... 14 This Olde Coach .................................. 15 By Stephen Galovic MORE POWER!! ..................................... 18 By Andy Milot Coach and Owner - Julius and Fran Schmeider ...... 20 Product Review ................................... 27 Service Tips...................................... 29 Volume 3, Issue 1 January 1994 Washers and Widgets ............................... 8 By Peter Roell This Olde Coach .................................. 11 By Stephen Galovic Resume Cruise Control Conversion ................. 14 Submitted By Gary Kosier Fire in the Hold (Product Information) ........... 18 By Julia Kasch Coach and Owner - Jim and Mary Ann Watters ....... 20 Service Tips ..................................... 27 Volume 3, Issue 2 February 1994 Manly It Ain't .................................... 8 By Edward O. Lease This Olde Coach .................................. 10 By Stephen Galovic Cliff Notes ...................................... 16 By Cliff Golby Surprise! Surprise! .............................. 18 By Kathy Galovic Coach and Owner - Bill and Bonnie Baugh .......... 20 Service Tips ..................................... 25 Fuel Systems, Leveling, and Loading .............. 29 By Orv and Elaine Lewis Volume3, Issue 3 March 1994 A GMC in Alaska ................................... 8 By Evelyn & Ralph Brumbaugh Power Steering Rebuilding ........................ 13 By Bernard Parsley A Diamond In The Rough ........................... 14 By Bob and Elaine Dobrenski What Makes Us Tick ............................... 18 By Stephen Galovic Pride in Ownership ............................... 19 Coach and Owner - Norman and Julia Kasch ......... 20 Product Information .............................. 25 All Luck But No Fire ............................. 25 By Orv and Elaine Lewis Service Tips ..................................... 29 Volume 3, Issue 4 April 1994 Getting Her Home .................................. 8 By Claude Brousson Cliff Notes ...................................... 11 By Cliff Golby The Voice of Experience .......................... 12 Ray Dzierzek Product Information .............................. 15 Frog Paradise ? .................................. 16 By Stephen & Kathy Galovic This Olde Coach .................................. 19 By Stephen Galovic Coach and Owner - Edward and Helen Hamlet ........ 20 Service Tips ..................................... 25 Volume 3, Issue 5 May 1994 GMC Palm Beach Seeks Palmed Beach ................. 8 Dave and Donna de Graffenreid 12 Miles per Gallon .............................. 13 Ray Dzierzek More Ray's from SunShine ......................... 14 Ray Dzierzek Custom Screen Door & Push-to-open Door Latch ..... 16 John & Bobby Hensley Coach and Owner - O D and Dorothy Jones .......... 20 Volume 3, Issue 6 June 1994 Fuel Management' .................................. 9 K.W. Tidwell Cliff Notes ...................................... 10 By Jim Debes Eight is Enough? ................................. 12 D.A. Brasseaux QuickRise ........................................ 16 Keith and Myrle Oxford This Olde Coach .................................. 18 By Stephen Galovic Product Review ................................... 19 Coach and Owner - Mac and Shirley McNeal ......... 20 Jim's Gems ....................................... 29 By Jim Anstett Volume 3, Issue 7 July 1994 Body Panel Molds Reviewed ......................... 9 Baja ............................................. 10 Don Johnson This Olde Coach .................................. 14 By Stephen Galovic To Dry Camp Once In A While Is Not All Bad ....... 16 By Fred Foy Jim's Gems ....................................... 18 By Jim Anstett Coach and Owner - Jack and Shirley Suttman ....... 20 Product Review ................................... 24 For Your Information ............................. 30 Volume 3, Issue 8 August 1994 Another GMC Adventure ............................. 9 By Horst H. Becker "Sister Act Too" ................................. 10 By Manuel Trovao This Olde Coach .................................. 14 By Stephen Galovic Product Review ................................... 15 Service Tips ..................................... 16 RALLY HYMN ....................................... 17 By Don Perry Jim's Gems ....................................... 18 By Jim Anstett Coach and Owner - Gene Braman .................... 22 Volume 3, Issue 9 September 1994 1977 GMC Coca-Cola Gadabout ...................... 10 John and Carolyn Waybright Cliff Notes ...................................... 15 By Cliff Golby Pride In Ownership ............................... 16 This Olde Coach .................................. 17 By Stephen Galovic Model Description Explained ...................... 21 William J. Helmore Anatomy of a Purchase ............................ 22 By H. Sterling Stayton Coach and Owner - Bob and Karen Lamey ............ 26 Service Tips ..................................... 31 Volume 3, Issue 10 October 1994 "Exhausted!" ...................................... 9 By Bruce Winslow Jim's Gems ....................................... 12 By Jim Anstett Dawg ............................................. 14 By George L. Smart This Olde Coach .................................. 16 By Stephen Galovic Service Tips ..................................... 19 Coach and Owner - Don and Katie Langille ......... 22 Volume 3, Issue 11 November 1994 A Personal Gift ................................... 9 By Jack Brewer Newfoundland / Labrador Touring .................. 10 By M. 0. Lewis Jim's Gems ....................................... 12 By Jim Anstett And Then There Were Twelve ....................... 14 By Kathy M. Galovic Not Just A Motorhome ............................. 19 By John Clement, Corona, CA Coach and Owner - Dave and Donna deGraffenreid ... 20 Volume 3, Issue 12 December 1994 Coach Rebuilding .................................. 9 By Ray and and Judy Vahle Twenty Dollar Solution ........................... 11 Ray Vahle Another View ..................................... 12 Jo-Anne Dzierzek Oil Pressure Versus Blood Pressure ............... 13 By Dan H. Asher Jim's Gems ....................................... 14 By Jim Anstett Safari ........................................... 16 Submitted By Shirley Bird This Olde Coach .................................. 18 By Stephen Galovic Coach and Owner - Jack and Virgie McHaney ........ 20 The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly .................. 25 Volume 4, Issue 1 January 1995 Short and Sweet ................................... 8 Don & Gerri Johnson Horror Stories & Negativity ....................... 9 By Stephen Galovic Adventures with Waltzing Matilda ................. 10 By Frank Pettinga The Wheel Came Tumbling Down ..................... 14 By Kathy and Stephen Galovic This Olde Coach .................................. 18 By Stephen Galovic Service Tips ..................................... 19 Coach and Owner - Gene and Lou Dagel ............. 20 Jim's Gems ....................................... 24 By Jim Anstett Volume 4, Issue 2 February 1995 Drive To Panama? You're Crazy! .................... 8 Wendell Streech Seats & More ..................................... 12 Maxine and Donald Larmon This Olde Coach .................................. 18 By Stephen Galovic Coach and Owner - Al and Peggy Cash .............. 20 Wheel Bearing Replacement ........................ 24 By Mike Bond Volume 4, Issue 3 March 1995 The Good Trip ..................................... 9 By Kathy Galovic GMC Uphill & Downhill ............................ 14 By John & Darlene Sue This Olde Coach .................................. 18 By Stephen Galovic Coach and Owner - Ken and Lynn Stevens ........... 20 Hawk A-10 Automatic Fire Extinguisher ............ 24 By Norm Kasch Volume 4, Issue 4 April 1995 Adding New Features ..... ........................ 10 William J. Howard They Just Don't Make 'em Like That Anymore ....... 13 Richard G. Wilbur, Sr. GMC Electrical Modifications ..................... 14 Dallas Jensen This Olde Coach .................................. 16 By Stephen Galovic In the Beholder's Eye ............................ 18 Bruce Winslow Coach and Owner - Bob Cook ....................... 20 Jana's Cowl Vents and Inline Turbo-Blowers ....... 24 Jim Anstett GMC Magic Moments or Why I Love My GMC ........... 25 Product Information .............................. 28 Volume 4, Issue 5 May 1995 Zig-Zagging Along the Highway .................... 12 by Lew Poppleton Restoring Our GMC ................................ 14 By Joe and Ruth Gough Adding Front Cornering Lights .................... 16 By Shawn Bennear Ignition and Power ............................... 18 By Ray Dzierzek Coach and Owner - Ken and Margaret Guske ......... 20 Product Review ................................... 27 Service Tips ..................................... 28 Volume 4, Issue 6 June 1995 Hats Off To All Of You ............................ 9 By Jeannee M. (Galovic) Bella Go GMC...the only way. ........................... 10 By Lucy, Heidi and Jose' Silva Myrtle Beach Was Great!!! ........................ 14 By Kathy and Stephen Galovic By Irma Wolf Bunk Strap Shortener ............................. 17 Douglas and Adeline Barber Tire Dilemma ..................................... 19 By Stephen Galovic Coach and Owner - Lew and Joan Poppleton ......... 20 Volume 4, Issue 7 July 1995 Stereo ........................................... 10 Michael Murray Another Window Channel Answer .................... 15 By Robert and Vicki Webber 'The Enterprise' ................................. 16 By Mike Andersen 1-80 West: Where GMC's Roam ...................... 17 By Martha Duranceau-Crouse This Olde Coach .................................. 18 By Stephen Galovic Coach and Owner - Shawn Bennear .................. 20 Pride in Ownership ............................... 24 Volume 4, Issue 8 August 1995 GMCs REQUIRE TLC ................................. 11 By D. R. Polvado Emission Controls, Clean Air and the GMC ......... 14 By Ray Dzierzek This Olde Coach .................................. 16 By Stephen Galovic Coach and Owner - Alex and Ramona Sirum .......... 20 Service Tips ..................................... 28 Volume 4, Issue 9 September 1995 A Woman's Prospective ............................. 9 Roxann Wright IMPROVING A GMC's BRAKES ......................... 12 Jim Anstett This Olde Coach .................................. 15 By Stephen Galovic Better Black Water ............................... 19 GMC Saguaro Jetsets Coach and Owner - Raymond and Joanne Dzierzek .... 20 Product Review ................................... 28 Product Information .............................. 29 Volume 4, Issue 10 October 1995 GMC On-The-Road Engine Failure And Replacement ... 12 By M. O. Lewis GMC Magic ........................................ 13 By Douglas Smith GMCs and Traction ................................ 14 By Dan Stuckey This Olde Coach .................................. 16 By Stephen Galovic Coach and Owner - Elam and Sarah Fayard .......... 20 Volume 4, Issue 11 November 1995 A Dream Coming True .............................. 12 by Ron and Suzie Tase Updating Our Windows ............................. 16 By Robert Webber More GMC Historical Info ......................... 17 By Bill Bryant By Mary Lockhart Modernized Air Conditioning 'One Man's Solution' . 19 By M. Minor Coach and Owner - Bob and Yvonne Miller .......... 20 Volume 4, Issue 12 December 1995 GMC in Search of National Geographics ............ 12 By Dave and Donna deGraffenreid Collector's List of GMC Motorhome Advertisements . 13 By Bill Bryant This Olde Coach .................................. 16 By Stephen Galovic GPS and the GMC .................................. 18 By Dallas Jensen Coach and Owner - Dallas Jensen .................. 20 Volume 5, Issue 1 January 1996 Resurrection! .................................... 12 By Kathy Galovic Snow-torhome Rally................................ 18 By Kathy Galovic Coach and Owner - James R and RoxAnn Wright ...... 20 By Kathy Galovic GMC Motorhome, Dinette Riser ..................... 25 Fred & Donna Geiger Volume 5, Issue 2 February 1996 HydroBoost: Another Option for GMC Brakes ........ 12 By John and Darlene Sue Quick Easy Starting Tip .......................... 17 By Tommy Thompson Kemlite, Where Can We Get It? .................... 17 Joe and Ruth Gough By Kathy Galovic Picking Up Tools The Hard Way .................... 19 By Don and Nancy Peterson Service Tips ..................................... 19 Coach and Owner - Gordon and Carol Frydenlund .... 20 Volume 5, Issue 3 March 1996 Every Man's Yen .................................. 12 By Claude Brousson Achieving "GMCness" .............................. 14 By Bruce Winslow Coach and Owner - Maynard and Dorothy Troyer ..... 20 Clubs and the GMC ................................ 24 By Julia Kasch Pressure ......................................... 25 By Doug Smith Volume 5, Issue 3 March 1996 Remarkable Changes ............................... 14 By Jimmie & Frances Parker Electric Powered Parking Brake ................... 16 Keith Oxford Coach and Owner - Bill and Eudora Pontious ....... 20 A Mechanical Operative ........................... 24 By Nick Quint Volume 5, Issue 5 May 1996 A "little" touch-up? ............................. 14 Lester E. Elliott A Good Deed ...................................... 15 By Peter Roell Winter Traveling With Our GMC .................... 16 Fred and Eunie Ely Rays of Sunshine "Wheels" ........................ 17 By Ray Dzierzek Coach and Owner - Joe and Ruth Gough ............. 20 Wiring Change Enhances Electro Level II System ... 24 By C. Don Peterson The Other Miracle ................................ 26 By Doug Smith Volume 5, Issue 6 June 1996 Rays of Sunshine Mini Topics... .................. 14 Ray Dzierzek Coach and Owner - Gaston and Marie-Paul Bellavance 20 COVA ............................................. 24 By Steve Ault Product Review 'The Updater' ..................... 28 Volume 5, Issue 7 July 1996 Improving A GMC'S Brakes ......................... 11 By Jim Anstett Coach and Owner - Elmer and Betty Olson .......... 20 Pride in Ownership ............................... 23 Bedding Down ..................................... 24 By Claude Brousson Health Notes: Laughter Is Great Medicine! ........ 28 Volume 5, Issue 8 August 1996 GMC Motorhome Modifications ..................... 12 By Evelyn & Ralph Brumbaugh Coach and Owner - Larry and Joyce Heisey ........ 20 Product Review ................................... 25 Volume 5, Issue 9 September 1996 Ram Air? Maybe Not! (Theory and Problem) ..........11 By Jim Jackson Arnold, Nebraska: in the Shadow of Goliath ....... 14 By Martha Crouse Parts for the GMC Motorhome and Their Sources .... 18 By Ray Dzierzek The Grapevine .................................... 19 By Leah Bennett Coach and Owner - Truman and Jimmie Webb ......... 20 Parts Directory or "Where Do I Find Them?" ....... 26 Service Directory or "Where Do I Go?" ............ 27 Volume 5, Issue 10 October 1996 Our Dream Machine ................................ 12 By Doyle R. "Hank" Polvado Motoring to the West (Summer of 1995) ............ 14 By Marge Penner Replacing an Engine or Transmission .............. 18 By Ray Dzierzek Insect Control ................................... 19 By Dallas Jensen Coach and Owner - Richard and Beverly Reiss ...... 20 Parts Directory or "Where Do I Find Them?" ....... 26 Service Directory or "Where Do I Go?" ............ 27 Submitted by Lou Rhode Volume 5, Issue 11 November 1996 The GMC Legend #1 Clarence Buskirk-The Man ....... 12 By Dan Stuckey Things Financial ................................. 15 By Julia Kasch I Get by, With a Little Help From My Friends ..... 16 By Bill & Barbara Wessels Dinette or Dine-Not .............................. 18 By Pete Beckett Coach and Owner - Jim and Ottilie Anstett ........ 20 Indian Maiden A Thanksgiving Doll By Jean Gardner Parts Directory or 'Where Do I Find Them?' ....... 28 Service Directory or 'Where Do I Go?' ............ 29 Flatlanders ...................................... 30 By Ray Knipp Volume 5, Issue 12 December 1996 A Pleasant Coincidence ........................... 14 By Ed Harris Jim's Gems ....................................... 15 By Jim Anstett TH425 Transmission and the GMC ................... 16 By Ray Dzierzek Civil War Reenactment ............................ 19 By C.P. Pat Brewer Coach and Owner - Ken and Janet Frey ............. 20 By Dana J. Anton Parts Directory or "Where Do I Find Them?" ....... 28 Service Directory or "Where Do I Go?" ............ 29 Flatlanders ...................................... 30 Volume 6, Issue 1 January 1997 14 Reasons Our GMC Motorhomes May Run HOT ........ 14 By Jim Anstett The Rally ........................................ 18 By Doug Smith A First Timer's Impression ....................... 19 By Daniel Stuckey Coach and Owner - Charles and Mary Kokesh ........ 20 Charles and Mary Kokesh Pride in Ownership ............................... 25 Propane Maintenance .............................. 28 By Dave Manis Cold Engine Starting ............................. 29 By Ray Dzierzek Flatlanders ...................................... 30 Volume 6, Issue 2 February 1997 Men and Their GMC Motorhomes ..................... 14 A Woman's View ................................... 14 By Beav Goodell Refrigerator Module with Adequate Pantry Space ... 18 By Ray Dzierzek Directional Signal Sounder ....................... 19 By Bob Sullivan Coach and Owner - Roger and Edith Thomas ......... 20 Seniors on the Move .............................. 24 By Bob & Clara Watson Product Information .............................. 25 Product Review ................................... 28 The RV Show ...................................... 29 By Doug Smith Volume 6, Issue 3 March 1997 Perseverance Paid Off ............................ 14 By Edward F. Lubowicki What's in a Number? .............................. 18 By Dave Greenberg Coach and Owner - Ted and Pat Bleshenski ......... 10 Turkey Main Dishes ............................... 26 What's Holding You Back ? ........................ 28 By Allan Hamilton Volume 6, Issue 4 April 1997 GMCs and Their Airplane Owners ................... 14 By Dian Johnston A Comment From The Observant ..................... 19 By William Flickinger Coach and Owner - Peter and Mary Beckett ......... 20 Servicing the Shroud ............................. 24 By Ken Thoma Foibles of the Beast ............................. 25 By Harry & Margie Westcott Hard Shifting Caused By Hard Starting ............ 25 By Jim Anstett After Market Wheels .............................. 29 By J. R. Wright Volume 6, Issue 5 May 1997 FINALLY - Maybe? ................................. 12 By Horst H. Becker Coach and Owner - Maurice and Sandy Wells ........ 20 It Wasn't Really a Vacation ...................... 24 By Bruce Winslow Mini Topics ...................................... 26 By Charles Aulgur Volume 6, Issue 6 June 1997 Scenic Wonders ................................... 12 By Ruth Gough A Placement Problem .............................. 19 By Claude Brousson Coach and Owner - Harry and Betsy Grant .......... 20 Taking Stock ..................................... 24 By Hank Polvado Wiper Blades and Grounding Problems .............. 25 By Jack Grossi Gear Ratios and More Power ....................... 26 Ray Dzierzek Oil Burning Cure ................................. 30 By Keith Oxford Volume 6, Issue 7 July 1997 Margot, Moses And Me ............................. 14 By Robert E. Southall The Left CV Joint ................................ 19 By John Chester Coach and Owner - Dick and Butch McNeil .......... 20 Adventure, Disaster and Great People ............. 24 By Chic, Shelly, Andy, & Tracy Conrood How to Find Friends .............................. 25 By Fred & Eunice Ely More Mini Topics ................................. 26 By Charles Aulgur LOw Fuel Light Circuit Checkout .................. 30 By Chuck Garton Volume 6, Issue 8 August 1997 Hey Mister, "Your Motorhome Is On Fire!!!" ....... 12 By Jim Anstett More About Gear Ratios and Power ................. 18 By M. O. Lewis GMC Magic Moments or Why I Love My GMC ........... 18 Coach and Owner - Marvin and Mary Emas ........... 20 Engine Air Conditioning Improvements ............. 26 By Charles Aulgur Product Review ................................... 30 Volume 6, Issue 9 September 1997 GMC Motorhome Floor Plans ........................ 14 Coach and Owner - Marvin and Alice Peck .......... 20 GMC Side Cabinet Table ........................... 26 By Tom Harrison Growing Season Sweater-jack ...................... 28 Volume 6, Issue 10 October 1997 How I Almost Trashed My Engine ................... 14 By Fred Ely Dinette Rearrangement for more storage space ..... 15 By Ray Dzierzek Anomalies and Idiosyncracies of the GMC Kind ..... 16 By Hank Polvado A Computer Desk in a GMC ......................... 18 By Marty Sanders Coach and Owner - Irma Wolf ...................... 20 A School Break ................................... 24 By Kathy Galovic A Dream Finally Came True ........................ 26 By Jerry Shelton Volume 6, Issue 11 November 1997 Get More Cash .................................... 14 By Steve Ault Oil Lines ........................................ 15 Dave Krogh Engine Ping ...................................... 15 by Dave Krogh For Your Information: ............................ 16 How do they know? ................................ 16 By Kathy M. Galovic Baby ............................................. 18 George Salter Coach and Owner - Ed and Carol Smith ............. 20 Volume 6, Issue 12 December 1997 Alaska And The Northwest "A GREAT ADVENTURE" ..... 14 By Fred and Eunie Ely Coach and Owner - Jack and Juda Burke ............ 20 Product Information .............................. 26 Replacing the Exhaust System the Hard Way ........ 27 By Manuel Trovao Volume 7, Issue 1 January 1998 Today's Gasoline "A Silent Killer" ............... 14 By Joe Mondello Battery Maintenance Makes Good Sense.............. 17 By Dave Krogh Don't Trust Water By Its Taste or Looks .......... 18 By Dave Krogh Removing GMC Front Axles ......................... 19 Fred A. Geiger Coach and Owner - Dave and Jan Greenberg ......... 20 The Adventures of Me and My Shadow ............... 26 by Dallas Jensen Consider An Electric Fuel Pump ................... 27 By Fred Ely Finding More Storage Space ....................... 28 By Manuel Trovao Volume 7, Issue 2 February 1998 A Look Inside Shock Absorbers .................... 14 by Jim Anstett More on Transmission Safety ...................... 19 By Darrel J. Winterfeldt Coach and Owner - Denis and Manon Capes .......... 20 Downhill ......................................... 25 By George Boal A Sirum for Whatever Ails your GMC ............... 26 By John Clement Volume 7, Issue 3 March 1998 Theory and Practice of GMC Insulation ............ 14 Bill Harvey There is only one Alex Birch ..................... 19 By Edward F. Lubowicki Coach and Owner - Mark and Lillian Trubert ....... 20 Alaska for "Old Timers" .......................... 26 By Dr. Frank DeFelice Pride in Ownership ............................... 28 Volume 7, Issue 4 April 1998 Onan Automatic Shutdown .......................... 14 Submitted by Dave Krogh Hours Of Operation On An Onan .................... 15 Submitted by Dave Krogh Fire in the Generator Compartment ................ 16 By Anthony M. Fiori Fire ............................................. 18 By Ray Dzierzek Engine Cold Start Difficulties ................... 19 by Walt Strow Coach and Owner - Edgar and Fran Jones ........... 20 Vapor Lock ....................................... 26 By Walt Strow Frankly Speaking ................................. 27 By Frank Burgess Volume 7, Issue 5 May 1998 To Carry or Not to Carry? ........................ 14 By Jerry Shelton Shock Absorbers .................................. 15 By Ray Dzierzek GMC Powertrain Ratios and Suchlike for the Complete Idiot ........................... 16 By Dan Stuckey Stuck In A Rut! .................................. 18 By Jim Anstett Coach and Owner - Pete and CeCe Algra ............ 20 How I did it! .................................... 24 By James J. Kelley Volume 7, Issue 6 June 1998 The Perfect Vacation? ............................ 14 By Joe Gough Consider A 3.85 Overall Final Drive Gear Ratio ... 18 By John Clement 403 Plus 125 HP Equals Excitement ................ 19 By Mondello Coach and Owner - Gil and Janice Poirier ......... 20 Updating the Sewer Connections ................... 27 By Manuel Trovao Volume 7, Issue 7 July 1998 An Unplanned Stop on the Grand Tour .............. 14 As recalled by Bruce Winslow Emergency Air Bag Replacement Spring ............. 17 BY Donald Locke Edelbrock Aluminum Oldsmobile Heads .............. 18 By Mondello Fire Extinguishers ............................... 19 By Ivan Johnson Coach and Owner - Bob and DJ Breese .............. 20 Volume 7, Issue 8 August 1998 Air Conditioning: Its Perplexing Mysteries ....... 14 By Jack Grossi Gasoline Conservation ............................ 16 Submitted by Dave Krogh Product Information .............................. 17 Prime Your Generator ............................. 18 By Jim Bounds Things Are Not Always What They Appear To Be ..... 19 By Jim Anstett Coach and Owner - Richard and Jean Palmer ........ 20 Volume 7, Issue 9 September 1998 Y'all Come for Some Southern Hospitality ......... 14 By Joe & Bonnie Terry In Your Rear View Mirror Or Who's Behind You ..... 18 By A1 Hamilton Checking Your Radiator's Water Level ............. 19 By Jack Grossi Air Suspension:Repairing the Air Control Valve ... 19 By Donald and Geraldine Locke Coach and Owner - Jim and Caryl Fultz ............ 20 Volume 7, Issue 10 October 1998 Winter Challenge ................................. 14 By Mike Heron How To Hang The Top Bunk Up And Out Of the Way In Ten Minutes ........................... 17 By Dallas C. Jensen Rebuilding Your First Engine ..................... 18 By Joe Mondello Coach and Owner - Ron and Suzie Tase ............. 20 Fan Clutch ....................................... 27 Submitted by Dave Krogh Volume 7, Issue 11 November 1998 Skyhook, A Special Retractable Hook .............. 14 By Denis Capes A Motorhome Inventory Checklist .................. 16 Timothy H. DeFries Rebuilding Your First Engine, Part 2 ............. 18 By Joe Mondello Coach and Owner - Bill and Mary Gavigan .......... 20 Volume 7, Issue 12 December 1998 EMFs - Electro Magnetic Frequencies .............. 14 By Claude Brousson Tool Plans: A Special Offer ...................... 15 By Steve Ault The Twelve Dollar Refrigerator Repair ............ 16 By Jim Anstett Rebuilding Your First Engine Part 3 .............. 18 By Joe Mondello Air Bags: Emergency Substitute ................... 19 By Dave Krogh Coach and Owner - Roger and Jo Binns ............. 20 'Beaded Bells' By Glenda Mack Volume 8, Issue 1 January 1999 Alert! ........................................... 14 By Bob Blekinsop Will Someone Turn the Water On? .................. 16 By A1 Hamilton Fan Clutch ....................................... 17 Submitted by Dave Krogh When the Best Goes Unadvertised .................. 18 By C. Don Peterson Coach and Owner - George and Shirley Rowe ........ 20 Volume 8, Issue 2 February 1999 Extending Transmission Life in your GMC .......... 14 By George Morrison The Story of the $10 Transmission Repair ..........15 By Jim Anstett "God, I Love My GMC!" ............................ 16 By William Hill Coach and Owner Ray and Eloise Hill .............. 20 Gasoline Refill Area ............................. 25 By Ken Frey GMC MotorHome Clubs .............................. 31 Volume 8, Issue3 March 1999 Manifolds or Headers? That is the Question ....... 14 By Ed Harris "Baby" is the "Beast" ............................ 15 By Gus Peter Chlorine Is Safe to Use in Our Water ............. 16 By John R. Wright My Co-Pilot! ..................................... 19 The I.M.V. Gauge ................................. 19 By Hank Polvado Coach and Owner - Leon and Helen Lieder .......... 20 By Jillianna Wilson Volume 8, Issue4 April 1999 Presenting the GMC Motorhome ..................... 14 By Roger Cripple Enjoy the Good Times! ............................ 19 By Bud and Mary Lou Brown Coach and Owner - Carl and Carole Ebeling ........ 20 Violet Bunny...................................... 24 By April Newman Down the River ................................... 26 By Ray Powell Volume 8, Issue 5 May 1999 How No~t to Meet Rudy, Bobbi and Margery ......... 14 By Wayne Kauble Rebuilding Your First Engine, Part 4 ............. 16 By Joe Mondello By Geneva Bradley Coach and Owner - Robert and Peggy Moore ......... 20 Enjoy the Good Times! ............................ 26 By Bud and Mary Lou Brown Volume 8, Issue 6 June 1999 The Long Road Home ............................... 14 By Astrid Donnellan Rebuilding Your First Engine Part 5A.............. 16 Camshaft Assembly By Joe Mondello Coach and Owner - Byron and Sue Liebold .......... 20 GMC Coach Owners ................................. 20 Volume 8, Issue 7 July 1999 Rebuilding Your First Engine Part 5B Camshaft Assembly ......................................... 14 By Joe Mondello Sell The Coach? .................................. 16 By Tom Gaines Coach and Owner - Wesley and Elaine Nielson ...... 20 Emergency Alternator ............................. 27 Submitted by Dave Krogh Volume 8, Issue 8 August 1999 Rebuilding Your First Engine Part 5C Oldsmobile Valve Train Notes ..................... 14 By Joe Mondello Alcoa Aluminum Wheel Recall ...................... 17 By Chuck Kokesh Starting Problems Of The 455 Cid Kind ............ 18 By Hank Polvado Coach and Owner - Pete Liliedahl ................. 20 Volume 8, Issue 9 September 1999 Springtime in the Rockies ........................ 14 By Rick Staples Lug Nut Adapter .................................. 18 By Jim Jackson Coach and Owner - Garry and Carol Stephenson ..... 20 Rebuilding Your First Engine Part 6 .............. 26 Final Engine Assembly By Joe Mondello Volume 8, Issue 10 October 1999 Dead On the Side of the Road ..................... 14 By Doyle "Hank" Polvado Uncovering a GMC Styling Secret --The Golden Section -- .......................... 16 By C. Don Peterson Emergency Alternator ............................. 17 Submitted by Dave Krogh Microwave-convection Oven Installation ........... 18 By Fred A. Geiger "Don't Let This Happen To You!" Mr. GMC Owner .... 19 By Bob Stemfels Coach and Owner - Bernard and Elizabeth Parsley .. 20 By Rhonda Gray Volume 8, Issue 11 November 1999 My Most Memorable Times .......................... 14 By Georgia Halleran - Filasky Ride Height Adjustment (Frame to the Road) .............................. 16 By Jim Anstett By Jean Gardner Coach and Owner - Marvi and Marie Moore .......... 20 The Taming of a Beast- (A Gripper Cap for Your Radiator) ................ 26 By Jack Grossi Volume 8, Issue 12 December 1999 Lessons Learned from the Puppy Farm .............. 14 By Bill Boyer Onan Motor-Generator ............................. 16 By Ray Dzierzek Coach and Owner - Nick and Jeane Quint ........... 20 Volume 9, Issue 1 January 2000 A New Year's Adventure ........................... 12 By Jean Lawhorn Removing and Rebuilding GMC Exhaust Manifolds .........................................14 By Richard J. Kinch, PhD Front Wheel Bearings Revisited ................... 16 By Fred Ely A Dream? ......................................... 18 By Edward F. Lubowicki Coach and Owner - Norman and Joan Engman.......... 20 Volume 9, Issue 2 February 2000 Project "Y2K" .................................... 12 By David W. Schreier Four Air-Bag System .............................. 17 By John Empie House battery replacement ........................ 18 by Mike Bond Coach and Owner - Thaddeus and Elizabeth Richards..20 Preventive Inspection Checking Lower Ball Joints . 26 By Claude Brousson Volume 9, Issue 3 March 2000 Every GMC Should Have a Blender or "I Hate This Stinking Job" ....................... 12 By Dan Stuckey Our First "GMC" A Home Built Version ............. 17 By Bernard Parsley Coach and Owner - Ray and Susan Knipp............. 20 GMC Potpourri .................................... 26 By Hank Polvado A Pump Switch for the Bathroom ................... 27 By Bob Sullivan Volume 9, Issue 4 April 2000 Five GMCs in the Maritime Provinces............... 12 By Fred Ely In Memory of Beaver .............................. 19 By Jerry Dunsmore Coach and Owner - Byron and Angela Maxwell........ 20 The Mouse Mobile Saga ............................ 26 By Jack Grossi Volume 9, Issue 5 May 2000 Crossing Mexico Piggyback Style .................. 12 By Hank Polvado Gotta Hot Hill Climber? .......................... 18 By Jack Grossi Starter Problems ................................. 19 By Francis Jelinek Coach and Owner - Gene and Mildred Waldeck........ 20 Product Review Wind-O-Screens .................... 28 Volume 9, Issue 6 June 2000 Should I Wrap My Headers? ........................ 12 Power Up, Power Down ............................. 17 By Jack Grossi Coach and Owner - Dean and Cherie Miller.......... 20 Rebuilding Rear Suspensions ...................... 26 By Hank Polvado Glove Compartment Organizer ...................... 29 By Jim Jamison Volume 9, Issue 7 July 2000 Pure Pleasure .................................... 12 By Norman and Diane Berube A GMC Escapade ................................... 14 By Ralph Brumbaugh GMCs And Their Histories ......................... 19 By Hank Polvado Coach and Owner - John and Darlene Sue............ 20 "Keep It Cool, BABY" ............................. 27 By George Salter Volume 9, Issue 8 August 2000 The Rail and a Rebuild ........................... 12 By Ralph Brumbaugh Why a GMC?........................................ 17 By Peter Roell Coach and Owner - Ralph and Evelyn Brumbaugh...... 20 Updating the SOL-AIRE Furnace .................... 27 By Edwin Riemer, Jr. Volume 9, Issue 9 September 2000 Happy Trails (or Twenty-One Weeks) ............... 12 By Dave Greenberg Coach and Owner - David and JoAnn Fain............ 20 Now, Why Didn't I Think Of That .................. 29 By James J Kelley Volume 9, Issue 10 October 2000 Happy Trails (or Twenty-One Weeks) ............... 12 By Dave Greenberg How to Be Featured in Coach and Owner? ........... 16 By Kathy M. Galovic Coach and Owner - Richard Archer.................. 20 Volume 9, Issue 11 November 2000 Happy Trails (or Twenty-One Weeks) ............... 12 By Dave Greenberg Rebuilding The Dana Air Compressor ............... 16 By Richard J. Kinch, Ph.D. Speed Controls.....................................17 By Jack Grossi "NEW" GMC Motorhome Again? ....................... 18 By Dave Greenberg Coach and Owner - Harry and Doris Adair........... 20 Volume 9, Issue 12 December 2000 The Odyssey- Titus Travels ....................... 13 By Jack Titus My GMC Baby ...................................... 16 By Galen Seehafer Transmission Overflow ............................ 18 By Jack Grossi An Application of Solutions ...................... 19 By George Boal Coach and Owner - Tymothe and Taylor Willis....... 20 Maintenance is the Key ........................... 26 By Mark Wilde Too Hot, Too Cold ................................ 27 By Francis Jelinek Volume 10, Issue 1 January 2001 A Solution To A Messy Problem .................... 13 By Robert P. Roy Sr. Tour de Oregon ................................... 16 By DJ Eberhart GMC Hall of Fame ................................. 19 By James Kelley Coach and Owner - William Helmore................. 20 Bolt on Bogie Jacks .............................. 27 Designed by Joe Wilson Volume 10, Issue 2 February 2001 Cellular Phones - The Latest! .................... 13 By K. O'Rourke Award Nominee for GMC Perseverance ............... 16 By John Empie Coach and Owner - Ed and Judy Dohm ............... 20 Volume 10, Issue 3 March 2001 GMC L.A. Trip With The Band .......................13 By Manual Trovao My Newest GMC Upgrades ............................16 By Horst Becker The Saga Of The Out-of-Balance Wheels ............ 19 By Robert P. Roy Sr. Coach and Owner - Ken and Judy Scharpenberg .......20 Launch Your Boat the Easy Way..................... 26 By Jack Grossi Volume 10, Issue 4 April 2001 Grand Tour 1999 .................................. 13 By Chuck Botts So You Never Saw It Coming? ...................... 18 By Bruce Fullerton Coach and Owner - Harry and Betsy Grant(Revisited) 20 Volume 10, Issue 5 May 2001 Grand Tour 1999 - Part 2 ......................... 13 By Chuck Botts Coach and Owner - Chuck and Mary Botts............ 20 My Urban Assault Vehicle ......................... 28 By Clark Searle Volume 10, Issue 6 June 2001 Grand Tour 1999 - Part 3 ......................... 13 By Chuck Botts Coach and Owner - George and Barbara McLeod ...... 20 Topeka Graphics .................................. 24 By John Clement Tow Vehicle Support .............................. 26 By Roger Lang Volume 10, Issue 7 July 2001 Grand Tour 1999 - Part 4 ......................... 12 By Chuck Botts Motorhome Security ................................16 K. O'Rourke Coach and Owner - Mark and Beverly Fincke ........ 20 Tire Valve Stems ................................. 25 By Dave Krogh Lost Gas Cap ..................................... 25 Submitted by Dave Krogh I paid $1005 and got ripped! - The true story of resurrecting the "Dumpster".............. 26 By Jim Bounds Volume 10, Issue 8 August 2001 Grand Tour 1999 - Part 5 ........................ 12 By Chuck Botts Coach and Owner - Irvin and Ilse Forsse ......... 20 The Saga of the Out-of-Balance Wheels(Cont) ...... 6 By Philip J. Entingh Product Information - Equal Tire Balance Beads .. 27 Back-up Fuel Pump ............................... 28 By Jim Bounds Volume 10, Issue 9 September 2001 Grand Tour 1999 - Part 6 ........................ 12 By Chuck Botts Have You Seen This Coach??? ..................... 20 Coach and Owner - Irvin and Ilse Forsse ......... 22 A Warm GMC in the Cold .......................... 27 Jim Anstett Volume 10, Issue 10 October 2001 Grand Tour 1999 - Part 7 ........................ 12 By Chuck Botts Design Your Own Paint Scheme .................... 20 Coach and Owner - Irvin and Ilse Forsse ......... 22 Entry Door Fixs ................................. 26 by John and Darlene Sue Volume 10, Issue 11 November 2001 Grand Tour 1999 - Part 8 ........................ 12 By Chuck Botts Coach and Owner - Thom, Patrice and John Hole ... 20 GMC Motorhome Registry .......................... 28 By Dave Greenburg Volume 10, Issue 12 December 2001 Grand Tour 1999 - Part 9 ........................ 12 By Chuck Botts Wood Gas Vehicles - Alternative Fuels ........... 18 By Peter Roell Coach and Owner - Roger and Sharon Anuszewski ... 20 Water Supply Regulator .......................... 28 By Grampaw Billy Volume 11, Issue 1 January 2002 Grand Tour 1999 - Part 10 ....................... 14 By Chuck Botts HIGH BEAM / low beam ............................ 19 By Fran Jelinek Coach and Owner - Joe And Jennie Osga ........... 20 Flex Brake Lines Failure ........................ 27 By Horst Becker Floor Mat Repair ................................ 27 By Jack Grossi Volume 11, Issue 2 February 2002 Sonlight's Spring Break Tour .................... 14 By Ken Sharpenberg and Company Coach and Owner - Gary and Jeannie Chambers ..... 20 Our Coach And What She Has Taught Us! ........... 28 By Charlie Haub Volume 11, Issue 3 March 2002 Sonlight's Spring Break Tour .................... 14 By Ken Sharpenberg and Company Tip Of The Month ................................ 15 By Jack Grossi Grand Tour 1999 - Part 11 ....................... 16 By Chuck Botts Coach and Owner - Ernie and Scotty Pierce ....... 20 Facts, Give or Take Facts and Semi-facts ........ 26 By Bill Wessels Modifying GMC Air Conditioning System ........... 28 By Fred A. Geiger Volume 11, Issue 4 April 2002 Grand Tour 1999 - Part 12 ....................... 14 By Chuck Botts Intake on the Barby ............................. 18 By Jim Bounds Coach and Owner - David and Loretta Campbell .... 20 A Day with Rattlesnake Jack ..................... 26 By Jim Anstett Roof Fix ........................................ 28 By Jack Grossi "Copyright 1999 Billy Massey All rights reserved."