Mechanicals
The word "Motorhome" describes something that is both a vehicle and a house. They have a "motor" and can be used as a home -- thus "motorhome". Of course to make the vehicle move, along with the motor you must have fuel tanks and hoses, a transmission, differential, suspension, tires & wheels, brakes and a pile of other systems. Each one of these systems is made up of components, hoses, wires, fittings, clamps and all must work well in unison to have a reliable coach.
We here at the Co-op take our mission of renovating these coaches very seriously which means mechanically, the coach must be completely checked over and major components replaced. For more on this, go to Mechanical pitfalls as what we see our mission as and why. You must be serious about the mechanical condition of a 12,000 pound vehicle. There is too much potential energy moving on a 12,000 pound projectile to stop it with your feet and its too heavy to push--- so you really want the motor and brakes to do their job for you. Being 25+ years old these functions and maintaining them in a reliable condition is even more important.
Below are some of the services and systems we offer to help you keep your classic GMC on the road and reliable. This is not all we have or do by any means, if you have a question simply give us a call on our toll free line (1-877-275-4462) and we'll do what we can to help.
LPG retrofit power
We here at the co-op are most interested in alternative fuels and trying to push
our economy to get off of gasoline if possible. Go to
LPG retrofit for information on a dual fuel (gas
or LPG) we have built testing the waters of this energy source.
Fuel Injection
There have been monumental advancements in engine design since our classic coach
was built in the 70's. This is a no brainer and
I have in the past been excited to incorporate new ideas such at this to bring
our coaches up to speed on technology.
I am going to shock many of you though in updating this section. We live in America and thus can say and do anything we like (as long as it breaks no laws or harms others. This is why I try new things and this is also why I have opinions on issues based on what I see out here in the field. As I said, I am probably going to shake the walls with the following post but I gotta be honest with you guys on this. Go to Fuel injection theory
Custom Built Motors We
offer you a precision built 455 or 403 motor. Our motors are
performance designed for the low RPM, high torque requirements needed to power a
12,000 pound hot rod. The GMC is a well balanced, engineered and designed
vehicle and its power plant should have no less attention. There are many
differences in our motors and the typical production built one. Go to
Custom built
Motors and read more.
Tire Truing
A lost art and important to the GMC. Click here for more information Tire Truing
6
Wheel computer Alignment
We put the best available technology in
every 6 wheel alignment we do.
Without the equipement, you are guessing on alignments and the Co-op has made
the investment in money and expertise to offer the best alignment possible.
Go to Alignment for more.