Presentations from Technical Sessions
The files on this page are from a previous Eastern States rally. The policy of ES it to release these presentations to the GMC motorhome community approximately six months following the rally at which they were presented. Until that time, they are available in the Members Only area of this website. The presentations are available as PDF files.
Spring 2010 - Calhoun . . .
Matt Frady (Southland Motorhome)
The Southland Air Bag System
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This presentation contains information related to the development of a single cone system to replace the discontinued air bag from Firestone for use on the GMC’s rear suspension. Southland Motorhome is located in Buford, Georgia which is north, northeast of Atlanta. The presentation a brief overview of the air bag development and advantages and disadvantages of other systems.
Joe Mondello (Mondello Technical Center and Mondello Performane Products)
Rebuilding and Tuning the Olds 455/403
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Dr. Oldsmobile, as Joe Mondello is called, presents an overview of the process he and his company have developed in rebuilding the Oldsmobile engines like those used in the GMC Motor Home. This presentation includes several points that were clarified in the presentation. Still, the reader will get the gist of the excellent work done by Mondello in building a durable and finely tuned engine that will get greater fuel economy while yielding increased horsepower and torque.
”Mac” McNeal (Custom Instrument Panels)
Custom Instrument Panels for the GMC
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Well known among most TZE owners, Mac presents his lineup of custom instrument panels and explains the details available for each one. Other panels for use in the motorhome are also shown in this comprehensive overview.
Dan Prigmore (New Owner)
My TZE Land Yacht
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Prigmore, who’s a new owner but not new to wanting a GMC motorhome, was featured by FMCA on their website. Though unable to be present, this presenation shows several photos and list much of the work done in renovating his beautiful coach.
Alex Sirum
Coach Weighing
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Alex Sirum, who began working on GMC Motorhomes several years ago, brought his portable scales to Calhoun. Owners got their coaches weighed (see Results) prior to Alex’s Q&A session about the effects of ride height, balance and adjustment of the torsion bars.
Fall 2009 - Elkhart . . .
Larry Bontrager (Topeka Graphics)
Repainting the GMC Motorhome
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This presentation contains many photos and illustrations of coaches at various stages of progression in the painting process. Illustrations of a variety of typical paint schemes done at Topeka Graphics are also shown. Topeka Graphic is located in Elkhart. They have painted over GMC 200 coaches.
Leon Herschberger (National RV Refrigeration)
Rebuilding the RV Refrigerator
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Leon's step-by-step process of rebuilding the Norcold or Dometic RV refrigerator is graphically and clearly presented in this document. Those in attendance were impressed with the high level of knowledge and capability exhibited by Mr. Herschberger. The presentation also covers the theory of design of the RV refrigerator.
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