The major concern and priority is the front suspension and drivetrain: the engine, transmission and front drive axle. The suspension and drive train used by GM isn't available. In fact, it was the discontinuance of those components by GM in 1978 that led to GM's decision to discontinue production of the motorhome.

The interior of the motorhome requires engineering and design attention. While the interior of the GM motorhome led the industry in 1978, the competition has caught up and passed the earlier styling. A program to update the interior is under way.

Also, WMC is engineering its production process to compy with all regulatory agencies prior to the start of production.

The scope of the engineering program is many times greter than envisioned during the early, technically naive days when the Business Plan was being developed.

By the end of November, WMC had spent $105,251, several times more than originally contemplated.

The current estimate for the total product development program is $595,000.