Split Decision... Help me make up my mind!!!

[M3kanic]

How so? I read an article that through new materials, GM engineers made the interior of the 900s larger. My '04 Montana had the feeling and probably reality of being more spacious inside than the redesigned '06. The '06 had thicker seats with storage compartments and airbags in them and a wheelbase slightly longer and yet the kids always felt more confined in that one compared to the two older ones we had.

The first thing that got me was the front seats. Because they put a bigger center console you loose room in the seats. It's also not the same width or height at the rear hatch. When we owned both at the same time I took measurements side by side and the GMT900 are only a few inches smaller but try and fit (I believe a full size) bed in it. It fit perfectly in my GMT800 but not the wifes GMT900. She likes the newer one for the buttons and I liked the older ones for the utility and way cheaper parts.

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[swathdiver]

The first thing that got me was the front seats. Because they put a bigger center console you loose room in the seats. It's also not the same width or height at the rear hatch. When we owned both at the same time I took measurements side by side and the GMT900 are only a few inches smaller but try and fit (I believe a full size) bed in it. It fit perfectly in my GMT800 but not the wifes GMT900. She likes the newer one for the buttons and I liked the older ones for the utility and way cheaper parts.

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Definitely so about the seats and parts in my experience! Everything costs $75+ on these 900s it seems! I did not know the rear hatch was smaller, interesting.

 

[M3kanic]

Definitely so about the seats and parts in my experience! Everything costs $75+ on these 900s it seems! I did not know the rear hatch was smaller, interesting.

Yeah we bought a bed and used mine to pick it up (probubly had more gas) and then ended up moving a few months later and mine was already full so we tried to put it in hers and we couldn't lay it down or stand it up. It got me pretty heated so I measured it and sure enough it was maybe 2 inches but it was enough to where it wouldn't fit.

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[M3kanic]

Oh and the old GMT800 are layzboy seat where as the GMT900 are like sitting on a bench.

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[Tonyrodz]

I did just have one of my Buds accuse me of going to the dark side today. He saw my EL and couldn't believe I went with Ford after my Tahoe.
They're all good vehicles, but I love it when people are so into theirs that all the others suck. I don't have any Ford tattoos...

I do have a GM vehicle that's a keeper though, and wicked lots of room. It's a former Greyhound, converted into a motorhome. 1953 GM PD 4104. Was a Greyhound from 1953-1963. GH sold them at 10 years or 3 million miles, which ever came first.
Mine is on the left, the other is a Bud's 1947 former Greyhound conversion. See, I still like GM stuff...

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Cool as hell!! Any more pics?

 

[HiHoeSilver]

The first thing that got me was the front seats. Because they put a bigger center console you loose room in the seats. It's also not the same width or height at the rear hatch. When we owned both at the same time I took measurements side by side and the GMT900 are only a few inches smaller but try and fit (I believe a full size) bed in it. It fit perfectly in my GMT800 but not the wifes GMT900. She likes the newer one for the buttons and I liked the older ones for the utility and way cheaper parts.

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Definitely so about the seats and parts in my experience! Everything costs $75+ on these 900s it seems! I did not know the rear hatch was smaller, interesting.

Yeah we bought a bed and used mine to pick it up (probubly had more gas) and then ended up moving a few months later and mine was already full so we tried to put it in hers and we couldn't lay it down or stand it up. It got me pretty heated so I measured it and sure enough it was maybe 2 inches but it was enough to where it wouldn't fit.

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Oh and the old GMT800 are layzboy seat where as the GMT900 are like sitting on a bench.

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NBS. FTW. AGAIN.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

I did just have one of my Buds accuse me of going to the dark side today. He saw my EL and couldn't believe I went with Ford after my Tahoe.
They're all good vehicles, but I love it when people are so into theirs that all the others suck. I don't have any Ford tattoos...

I do have a GM vehicle that's a keeper though, and wicked lots of room. It's a former Greyhound, converted into a motorhome. 1953 GM PD 4104. Was a Greyhound from 1953-1963. GH sold them at 10 years or 3 million miles, which ever came first.
Mine is on the left, the other is a Bud's 1947 former Greyhound conversion. See, I still like GM stuff...

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Omg. Where did you buy it? I NEED that.

 

[Jamo]

Do a Google search for GM PD 4104. They built 5,000 of them from '53 to '60. Lots still on the road and you can buy them cheap (or not, depending). The 4104 has a Detroit two cycle inline 6/71 Diesel (6 cyl, 71 ci per cyl) with a Spicer 4 speed. The next model up was the PD (Parlor Diesel) 4106, that had a Detroit 8v71 w/4 speed. They call that model the sportscar of buses. Parts are easy to find and the buses are around. Best vehicle I've ever owned, had it since 2007...
Bus Grease Monkey and Bus Nuts Online are my two favorite sites. Actually, the guy who started and runs Bus Grease Monkey owns the other bus in my pic...the '47. He was helping me with an undercarriage rehab on mine.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Do a Google search for GM PD 4104. They built 5,000 of them from '53 to '60. Lots still on the road and you can buy them cheap (or not, depending). The 4104 has a Detroit two cycle inline 6/71 Diesel (6 cyl, 71 ci per cyl) with a Spicer 4 speed. The next model up was the PD (Parlor Diesel) 4106, that had a Detroit 8v71 w/4 speed. They call that model the sportscar of buses. Parts are easy to find and the buses are around. Best vehicle I've ever owned, had it since 2007...
Bus Grease Monkey and Bus Nuts Online are my two favorite sites. Actually, the guy who started and runs Bus Grease Monkey owns the other bus in my pic...the '47. He was helping me with an undercarriage rehab on mine.

Have any interior shots?

 

[Jamo]

Couple more pics...

 

[swathdiver]

...Detroit two cycle inline 6/71 Diesel (6 cyl, 71 ci per cyl) with a Spicer 4 speed. The next model up was the PD (Parlor Diesel) 4106, that had a Detroit 8v71 w/4 speed.

Two cycle Detroits, my favorite! Can here them coming from miles away when offshore!

 

[89Suburban]

Couple more pics...

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You need a CDL license to run that thing don't ya? With passenger endorsement?

 

[M3kanic]

You need a CDL license to run that thing don't ya? With passenger endorsement?

You shouldn't because it is being used as a recreational vehicle and not carrying passengers.

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[Jamo]

That is correct, M3...no CDL, no air brake endorsement. It's registered as a motorhome. I do wish we did need some sort of endorsement to drive them though. Mine weighs 23,000# and anyone ( basic license) can hop behind the wheel. My 700# Harley, I need an endorsement.
I drove truck for lots of years back in the 70's & 80's so the size and/or mirrors don't bother me. Can't say the same for a lot of these drivers of oversize custom coaches though.
Sorry P-07...don't mean to hijack your thread...

 

[Derick]

That is correct, M3...no CDL, no air brake endorsement. It's registered as a motorhome. I do wish we did need some sort of endorsement to drive them though.

Yeah thats nuts...putting a retiree and mrs. retirees behind the wheel of a 100gal of fuel hauling 50' 10 ton missle? Yeah you should have some extra testing and requirements for that.

 

[Jamo]

Actually, mine is a 35' x 8' x 11', 12 ton aluminum missile with 140 gallons of Diesel and 25 gallons of gas in the pony tank for the generator. And 100# of propane.
They get bigger from there...

 

[Tonyrodz]

Actually, mine is a 35' x 8' x 11', 12 ton aluminum missile with 140 gallons of Diesel and 25 gallons of gas in the pony tank for the generator. And 100# of propane.
They get bigger from there...

Damn! I hope the wrong type of people never get behind the wheel of one!!

 

[Jamo]

They already are...

 

[BG1988]

swift drivers?

 

[Phoenician_07]

Alright, so at least I chose to go with a Suburban now the question is Gmt800 or Gmt900? I’m leaning towards gmt900 only because I live in Arizona and all the gmt800 burbs are all dry rotted and falling apart on the inside LITERALLY. I understand that a lot has changed with GMT900 especially when it comes to do a lift which I’m interested in doing nothing crazy just a 6inch but than there’s auto ride to deal with etc...