GMC G/H Van - Section 1 - Body; Conversions

G/H Van 2007 – Rev. 5-07
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G/H Van 2007 – Rev. 2-07
Section 1 — Body
Accessory items such as refrigerator, hot water heater, furnace, etc., which operate on liquid propane gas should be located and
protected to prevent exposure to any flame.
Body structures, interior and accessory arrangements must be designed into the vehicle to provide for proper load distribution on both
axles and not to exceed any gross axle weight ratings. Lateral load equalization must also be maintained. The resultant Center of Gravity
of the unladen vehicle must be within the limits tabulated in the FMVSS 105 section of the Incomplete Vehicle Document.
Body insulation provided by General Motors should not be removed. This includes any thermal or underbody heat shields. This insulation is
provided to protect the vehicle body and occupants from excessive heat and/or provide noise attenuation. Any replacement material internal
to the occupant compartment may have to be certified for MVSS 302 standard on flammability. Some areas of specific interest are:
• Underbodyexhaust,mufflerandtailpipeshieldsandinsulators.
• Rearloadfloorinteriorinsulation.
• Frontfloorinteriorinsulation.
• Dashmatinsulation.
• Enginecowlinsulation-interiorandexterior.
• Enginecoverinsulation.
Conversions
Conversions which remove the roof bow above the front doors must provide equivalent tie-in between door pillars.
A minimum of 10º departure angle should be maintained if frame and/or body is extended.
If body builder installs seating other than that supplied with vehicle, it is the body builder’s responsibility to ensure that the seating and
restraint systems comply with FMVSS requirements. The restraint systems supplied with the vehicle were designed to accommodate the
seating reference points and seat travel of the original equipment seats only.
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