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CONTENTSFALL 20164TRANSMODES...THE GMC ROYALE AND GMC BIRCHAVEN1978 Royale owned by Chuck and Anne Myers from Tulsa, Oklahoma.Birchaven from 1978 literature piece.Keep informed about GMCMI Events and Members.Join us at facebook.com/ GMCMIRead the flipbook version of the GMC Vintage RVing magazine online at gmcmi.comBe part of the GMC Community Facebook page by sharing photos of our coaches, adventures and those important technical questions.Join us at facebook.com/ groups/vintage gmcmotorhomes/Technical Support, Parts Interchange, History and More!GMCMI.comGMCMI IN 20178 | 2017 GMCMI MEMBERSHIP DUES INCREASE 9 | 2017 GMCMI DUES NOTICE11 | 2016-17 GMCMI BOARD OF DIRECTORS 17 | MEET THE NEW GMCMI BOARD MEMBERS201718 | THE 2016 GMCMI FALL CONVENTION22 | GMC HOLIDAY WISH LISTDEPARTMENTS2 President’s Corner10 FMCA Report12 Sunshine Report12 New Innovations on the Horizon12 Note of Interest13 Technical Corner23 Classified Ads27 GMCMH Events Calendar27 GMC Chapter AnniversariesON THE COVER | 1978 GMC Royale owned by Lou and Martha Boone from Peachtree City, Georgia.This rear bath coach has original cabinets and wall coverings. The exterior was repainted with Imronpaint in 2000 keeping with the original paint scheme. The coach also hosts the original ZipDee awning, Ramco mirrors, Alcoa wheels and a Ragusa step. The engine is fuel injection with Thorley headers, stainless steel exhaust, 3.42 final drive, from previous owner. Stainless steel brake lines and remote Max fan from Applied GMC and stainless steel oil cooler lines from JR Slaten. A Manny transmission, six-wheel disc breaks, Mac Dash, Viair Compressor System for air bags with a Power Level 2 Leveling System from JR Slaten.FALL 2016 GMC MOTORHOMES INTERNATIONAL 3