More GMC Stuff
Other Items You May Need
Manny’s Transmission may not have all you want but we have a few more things that you may need. Call Manny to see what’s available or what he’s thinking of handling. For now, here are a few items you’ll find interesting
Pork chops - Not the ones you eat but the ones that go on the end of the torsion bars to get your coach to the proper ride height. These are new and not out of some rust bucket in Michigan. They’re hardened with the holes laser cut for precise accuracy at the proper angle.
Pork chop bolts - the perfect compliment to new pork chops.
Need the 2-inch risers for the rear suspension (bogies)? We have them. Get extra lift while reducing pressure on the air bags.
Price and Other Info - Please call or send an email to Manny
Improved Braking for the GMC Motorhome
One of the recent developments for the classic GMC MotorHome has been that of components to safely and effectively bring the coach to a stop without the rear tires of the bogie loosing their grip on the roadway by skidding. This typical behavior means making four tires do the work of braking the coach without assistance from the other two. Just imagine, if all six tires stayed in contact with the surface of the highway, one would see a 33% increase in effectiveness regardless of the size or type of the braking system, drum or disc.
In addition to helping owners get their coach to move, Manny has also worked to help owners get their coaches to stop. This has called for serious attention to developing a reaction disc brake system, selecting the best master cylinder for the job, and, as a result, reworking the combination valves. To that end, check out the following links to see how all of this comes together for a greatly improved braking system.
• Installing Manny’s GMC Reaction Disc Brakes
• GMC Motorhome Master Cylinders
• GMC Combination Valves
Note that the links, provided above, will each open in a new windows on your browser. Also note that though Manny wasn’t officially engaged in the development of text or photos found at the web pages, he does endorse the work done, presented, and preserved for owners of the classic TZE-based chassis. Manny appreciates Karen Bradley’s excellent documentation and well-labeled photos.
Other Items You May Need
Manny’s Transmission may not have all you want but we have a few more things that you may need. Call Manny to see what’s available or what he’s thinking of handling. For now, here are a few items you’ll find interesting
Pork chops - Not the ones you eat but the ones that go on the end of the torsion bars to get your coach to the proper ride height. These are new and not out of some rust bucket in Michigan. They’re hardened with the holes laser cut for precise accuracy at the proper angle.
Pork chop bolts - the perfect compliment to new pork chops.
Need the 2-inch risers for the rear suspension (bogies)? We have them. Get extra lift while reducing pressure on the air bags.
Price and Other Info - Please call or send an email to Manny
Improved Braking for the GMC Motorhome
One of the recent developments for the classic GMC MotorHome has been that of components to safely and effectively bring the coach to a stop without the rear tires of the bogie loosing their grip on the roadway by skidding. This typical behavior means making four tires do the work of braking the coach without assistance from the other two. Just imagine, if all six tires stayed in contact with the surface of the highway, one would see a 33% increase in effectiveness regardless of the size or type of the braking system, drum or disc.
In addition to helping owners get their coach to move, Manny has also worked to help owners get their coaches to stop. This has called for serious attention to developing a reaction disc brake system, selecting the best master cylinder for the job, and, as a result, reworking the combination valves. To that end, check out the following links to see how all of this comes together for a greatly improved braking system.
• Installing Manny’s GMC Reaction Disc Brakes
• GMC Motorhome Master Cylinders
• GMC Combination Valves
Note that the links, provided above, will each open in a new windows on your browser. Also note that though Manny wasn’t officially engaged in the development of text or photos found at the web pages, he does endorse the work done, presented, and preserved for owners of the classic TZE-based chassis. Manny appreciates Karen Bradley’s excellent documentation and well-labeled photos.
New Steering Box
Precision Steering Box
A steering gearbox is a vital unit that is deceptively complex. It is the heart of the steering system. It seldom totally fails, but does, over time, wear down. The result is that a GMC becomes less responsive to movement of the steering wheel. This is a common complaint and often perceived as road wander by the driver. We offer a completely new steering gearbox assembly. Included is a replaceable micronic filter to protect the hydraulic system. The gearbox incorporates recent, superior variable ratio technology not available when the GMC was built. This provides greatly improved highway control with less fatigue because of reduced steering wheel motion and safer emergency handling. It retains the comfortable road feel of the original system.
Price - Please call or send an email to Manny
Precision Steering Box
A steering gearbox is a vital unit that is deceptively complex. It is the heart of the steering system. It seldom totally fails, but does, over time, wear down. The result is that a GMC becomes less responsive to movement of the steering wheel. This is a common complaint and often perceived as road wander by the driver. We offer a completely new steering gearbox assembly. Included is a replaceable micronic filter to protect the hydraulic system. The gearbox incorporates recent, superior variable ratio technology not available when the GMC was built. This provides greatly improved highway control with less fatigue because of reduced steering wheel motion and safer emergency handling. It retains the comfortable road feel of the original system.
Price - Please call or send an email to Manny
Aluminum Grill
Strong and Bright
As any owner knows, the original plastic grills on many of the TZE units breaks or cracks over time and becomes a pain to repair to keep the GMC looking good. There are other solutions made of fiberglass but they’re not as strong nor provided the beautiful look of an aluminum grill.
Price and Availability - Please call or send an email to Manny
Strong and Bright
As any owner knows, the original plastic grills on many of the TZE units breaks or cracks over time and becomes a pain to repair to keep the GMC looking good. There are other solutions made of fiberglass but they’re not as strong nor provided the beautiful look of an aluminum grill.
Price and Availability - Please call or send an email to Manny