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| Re: [GMCnet] New build (maybe) [message #356131 is a reply to message #356105] |
Fri, 26 June 2020 12:41   |
Hal StClair
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Thank you Billy, you brought a big smile to Blanca's face. She really tries hard to get it right.
Hal
"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind, except you happen to be insane."
1977 Royale 101348,
1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,
1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,
Rio Rancho, NM
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| Re: [GMCnet] New build (maybe) [message #356155 is a reply to message #356105] |
Fri, 26 June 2020 18:37 |
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Richard RV
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bdub wrote on Fri, 26 June 2020 06:03
Blanca does and exceptional job as a videographer.
bdub
Hey!! Spoiler Alert! Billy, the big reveal of the videographer was going to be the, ahem, focus of the Season 2 premiere episode!
Hal, these leaks are going to hurt our hopes for a syndication deal. Just saying.
Richard
PS Blanca does an excellent job. She anticipates what will be the clearest view highlighting what you're explaining. My compliments!
'77 Birchaven TZE...777;
'76 Palm Beach under construction;
‘76 Edgemont waiting its turn
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| Re: [GMCnet] New build (maybe) [message #356319 is a reply to message #356269] |
Wed, 01 July 2020 18:20 |
Hal StClair
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Funny you should mention those mini split Kerry. A friend, retired A/C guy and I have been brain storming on installing one in this new rig. Putting the condensor up front with the radiator probably won't work but there are other possile locations.
My DMax is set at 800 ft lb's so I'd guess it SHOULD work. Only a 6 speed though  .
And just what kind of parts coach do you have?
Have fun, Hal
"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind, except you happen to be insane."
1977 Royale 101348,
1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,
1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,
Rio Rancho, NM
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| Re: New build (maybe) [message #356323 is a reply to message #354578] |
Wed, 01 July 2020 18:43 |
Kerry
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I know your planning on putting a generator up front but I bet there is room for the mini-split beside it. You'd have to protect the coils from road debris but if it's a stretch, you could probably put it on the side. The condenser on the 12000 BTU units are about 31x22x12 (W,H,D) I believe they are all made either in the same factory in China or at least the same town. Every brand has the same basic manual and dimensions. I had a Mr. Cool unit on order through Lowes but it was canceled because of extended backorder.
The parts coach is a 76 Eleganza II that I was going to build the car hauler from. Its gutted and I need it gone to be honest but it will probably cost me money to get rid of it. John Beavers wants the motor and I've got a Cad500 block and some good TH425s as well as the 455 in the coach and I'm hoping he comes and picks them up.
Do you need any extrusions or panels for your project. If so, email pinkertonk at yahoo or call 256 six79 four4eight8
Kerry
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| Re: New build (maybe) [message #356334 is a reply to message #356323] |
Wed, 01 July 2020 21:05 |
Bill Van Vlack
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These guys make a rooftop heat pump. The smallest is 6-8KW or about 21K BTUs using 47 amps @ 12V. It would be great if they made one a little smaller and using mini-split technology.
Bill Van Vlack
'76 Royale; Guemes Island, Washington; Twin bed, full (DS) side bath, Brazilian Redwood counter and settee tops,455, 6KW generator; new owner a/o mid November 2015.
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| Re: New build (maybe) [message #356521 is a reply to message #354578] |
Tue, 07 July 2020 23:16 |
Hal StClair
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Here's another clip of the project.
Just to clarify a bit, the caliper I plan on using is an electric Tesla piece.
Hope you enjoy, thanks for watching, Hal
https://youtu.be/tZN29BVkAF8
"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind, except you happen to be insane."
1977 Royale 101348,
1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,
1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,
Rio Rancho, NM
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| Re: [GMCnet] New build (maybe) [message #356527 is a reply to message #356521] |
Wed, 08 July 2020 09:54 |
Keith V
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Thats pretty awesome. What engine are you using again?
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From: Gmclist on behalf of Hal StClair via Gmclist
Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2020 11:16 PM
To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
Cc: Hal StClair
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] New build (maybe)
Here's another clip of the project.
Just to clarify a bit, the caliper I plan on using is an electric Tesla piece.
Hope you enjoy, thanks for watching, Hal
https://youtu.be/tZN29BVkAF8
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"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind, except you happen to be insane."
1977 Royale 101348,
1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,
1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,
Rio Rancho, NM
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| Re: [GMCnet] New build (maybe) [message #356533 is a reply to message #356527] |
Wed, 08 July 2020 11:00 |
Hal StClair
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It's a 2007 Duramax and 6 speed Allison, set at 400 hp and 800 lbft of tq. Its a LBZ, probably the best of the D Maxes for swaps. It came out of a C5500 truck.
Hal
"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind, except you happen to be insane."
1977 Royale 101348,
1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,
1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,
Rio Rancho, NM
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| Re: New build (maybe) [message #356545 is a reply to message #354578] |
Wed, 08 July 2020 15:21 |
jhbridges
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Hal, Bianca is an accomplished videographer. Ask her if she might have some interest in videoing dog shows. They're fun, most have RV slots, and there's a dime or two to be made. I guarantee you, any GMC will draw a crowd at one.
johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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| Re: [GMCnet] New build (maybe) [message #356555 is a reply to message #356545] |
Wed, 08 July 2020 17:01 |
Keith V
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800 ft lbs??? holy smokes, I suppose it peaks at something like 1600 rpm too
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Hal, Bianca is an accomplished videographer. Ask her if she might have some interest in videoing dog shows. They're fun, most have RV slots, and
there's a dime or two to be made. I guarantee you, any GMC will draw a crowd at one.
johnny
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Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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| Re: New build (maybe) [message #356604 is a reply to message #356564] |
Thu, 09 July 2020 20:12 |
Hal StClair
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SteveW wrote on Wed, 08 July 2020 23:24Hi Hal -
I’ve previously said that your Eagle Bus is the most beautiful and functional custom fabrication work that I’ve ever witnessed - and I’ve witnessed plenty.
But now - you’ve introduced some fear, uncertainty, and doubt into that statement.
Amazing work - on all levels. Truly amazing.
Steve W
1973 23.
Southern California
Gee Steve, I don't know how to respond. Thank you doesn't seem to really be adequite. I just hope this build pans out and isn't a dissapointment. Thank you, Hal
"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind, except you happen to be insane."
1977 Royale 101348,
1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,
1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,
Rio Rancho, NM
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| Re: New build (maybe) [message #356651 is a reply to message #354578] |
Fri, 10 July 2020 22:47 |
SpookyEng
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Amazing project, I wish I had 1/2 of your fabrication skills!
JD Lisenby- USAF Ret
1978 Royale-455
MacDash, Manny Tranny, FI-tech, 3.70 etc etc
Navarre, FL
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| Re: New build (maybe) [message #357317 is a reply to message #354578] |
Tue, 28 July 2020 20:22 |
Hal StClair
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Did another update;
https://youtu.be/klU7tvqQPLo
Hal
"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind, except you happen to be insane."
1977 Royale 101348,
1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,
1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,
Rio Rancho, NM
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| Re: New build (maybe) [message #357325 is a reply to message #357320] |
Wed, 29 July 2020 10:39 |
Bill Van Vlack
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Thanks for sharing, Hal. Curious about the changes you've made to the front end suspension geometry vs the stock or 1-Ton kit.
Bill Van Vlack
'76 Royale; Guemes Island, Washington; Twin bed, full (DS) side bath, Brazilian Redwood counter and settee tops,455, 6KW generator; new owner a/o mid November 2015.
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| Re: New build (maybe) [message #357327 is a reply to message #357325] |
Wed, 29 July 2020 11:51 |
Hal StClair
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I used a 1997 one ton frame and built a jig with the locating points for the control arms, shock mounts and snubbers. The idea is to keep the geometry exactly as the one ton truck was and use the stock components. The GM trucks came with either a stamped steel or forged lower control arm. The forged ones I'm using are real monsters with T Bar sockets that should never fail. I will probably need to ream the knuckle to accept the tie rod ends as they need to connect higher than previously but other than that everything is OEM, unmodified. The T bars are 1.75" vs the 1.5" GMC and slightly shorter (about 4.25"). GM offered a lot of options in spring rates, maybe 17? so finding one that works shouldn't be too difficult. The bars I will start with were used on a single cab truck.
One thing that threw me off was the stock angle of the lower control arms on the GMC. I tried to mimic it with the other mounting locations but had a little bit of 'stinkin thinkin' on that one and it cost me a weeks work in the redo. The caster was way off with that setup. The truck mounts the lower control arms parallel with the ground as I have now done.
Like I said before, there are a lot of balls in the air on this build.
Hal
"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind, except you happen to be insane."
1977 Royale 101348,
1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,
1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,
Rio Rancho, NM
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| Re: [GMCnet] New build (maybe) [message #357329 is a reply to message #357325] |
Wed, 29 July 2020 15:54 |
Randy Hecht
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Great to watch the process and hear how it’s coming together.
Chaplain Randy Hecht
Roswell, GA
Chaplains are ready to Listen when you're ready to talk.
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Electric Brake Vacuum System
> On Jul 29, 2020, at 11:39, Bill Van Vlack via Gmclist wrote:
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> Thanks for sharing, Hal. Curious about the changes you've made to the front end suspension geometry vs the stock or 1-Ton kit.
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> Bill Van Vlack
> '76 Royale; Guemes Island, Washington; Twin bed, full (DS) side bath, Brazilian Redwood counter and settee tops,455, 6KW generator; new owner a/o mid
> November 2015.
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