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| What a day.. [message #246565] |
Sun, 06 April 2014 18:50  |
PigPen4x4
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Registered: March 2014
Location: Chattanooga Tn
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Hello all, though I have been lurking for quite a while as I was looking for one, I signed up when I bought my Palm Beach. This search took about 7 months, and it ended on March 22 in South Carolina, close to Spartanburg.
When I went to look at it, the guy probably thought I was crazy when I started by sticking my head under and inspecting the frame. When I saw it was OK, I knew the hook was set.
We then looked over the outside as he was telling me about it and what he knew. The 16.5 tires were garbage with cracks wide enough to stick a coin into.
Inside the coach was intact, original and complete! OK, now I'm waiting for the other shoe to fall. Was the price a typo? A (very) short and low speed drive showed the engine runs great, the trans shifts perfectly albeit early, and the brakes feel very good.
A deal was struck, (so much for a typo) and he agreed to let it sit until I could obtain wheels and tires.
Sooo, yesterday we leave early with the new rubber and a butt load of parts and tools. I mean I had hoses, bearings, belts and more. I drove it 3 miles to the local Wal Mart (Thanks Sam!) and changed the tires and oil, greased the front and bogies. While changing the tires, I first found the RF bearing had some looseness, OH CRAP! Continuing, I also found the LR bearings needed replacing, so I did. I then (foolishly?) decided to drive home easily. It took a long time, but the only problem we had was a loose alternator belt and I had to replace the fuel filter. I feel very blessed!
What a day!
This forum was a big part in my preparation, so to all a hearty THANK YOU!
Christopher
Christopher Brewer
Chattanooga Tn
Well, no longer an owner.
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| Re: What a day.. [message #246572 is a reply to message #246565] |
Sun, 06 April 2014 19:49  |
Steve
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Location: East Greenville, Pa
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Congratulations!
Welcome aboard.
1978 GMC Royal
Eastern Pennslyvania
1968 Chevrolet C20 396 Camper Special
1969 Chevrolet C20 Camper Special
1985 Buick Electra Park Avenue
1992 Camaro 25th Anniversary Heretage Edition Black
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| Re: What a day.. [message #246582 is a reply to message #246572] |
Sun, 06 April 2014 20:34 |
stick miller
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Registered: March 2010
Location: Americus, Georgia
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Christopher - we have lots of Georgia GMCs. You should consider joining the Dixielanders. Welcome to the zoo!
Stick Miller
'78 Royale - "White Trash" - she left me for another man
'76 Eleganza - "Cousin Eddie" Sold
'84 Bluebird Wanderlodge - "Past Tents"
Americus, GA
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| Re: What a day.. [message #246586 is a reply to message #246565] |
Sun, 06 April 2014 21:01 |
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Matt Colie
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Location: S.E. Michigan
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Christopher,
Welcome to the group, family, cult, asylum
I am glad you were paying attention. You did well.
Now, please do us that might provide specific advice and direction a small favor. It looks like you are reading the forum, but that doesn't matter. You need to put together a sigfile that has your real name (Chris(topher) Xxxxxx), a short coach summary (7X Palm Beach) and a geographic reference (Fayetteville, GA) so those that may help know what is being dealt with and if you are in striking range of hands on assistance. There are important model and year variations.
While I don't hope to see you in Chippewa Falls, try to hook up with the Dixie Landers as soon as you can. You are 300 miles from Bean Station, but if you trust the coach that much by then, it would be completely worth the weekend. Just be sure to let the people in charge know that you have no idea what is happening and what is expected of you.
You will soon discover that you are a member of a special group. The only thing like that I know is the watermen that I lived most of my life among. That is why I like to welcome new owners much as a new owner or vessel would be welcomed into that close community. So,
May the Good Lord bless this coach and all those that set forth withing her.
Welcome Christopher.
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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| Re: [GMCnet] What a day.. [message #246598 is a reply to message #246586] |
Sun, 06 April 2014 21:35 |
Ken Henderson
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Registered: March 2004
Location: Americus, GA
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Christopher,
You must somehow be posting only to the Forum, not the email list, because
I didn't see your introductory message.
I'm a 16-year GMCer in Americus, so I may be a useful resource for you. In
fact, with a daughter in Stockbridge, I pass your way quite frequently.
There are 4 other GMCers even closer to you than I am, all of them great
guys and technically proficient. You could hardly be in a better location.
DO join Dixielanders. www.gmcdixielanders.org has the application.
Ken Henderson
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, etc., etc.
www.gmcwipersetc.com
On Sun, Apr 6, 2014 at 9:01 PM, Matt Colie <matt7323tze@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Christopher,
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> Welcome to the group, family, cult, asylum
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> I am glad you were paying attention. You did well.
> Now, please do us that might provide specific advice and direction a small
> favor. It looks like you are reading the forum, but that doesn't matter.
> You need to put together a sigfile that has your real name (Chris(topher)
> Xxxxxx), a short coach summary (7X Palm Beach) and a geographic reference
> (Fayetteville, GA) so those that may help know what is being dealt with
> and if you are in striking range of hands on assistance. There are
> important model and year variations.
>
> While I don't hope to see you in Chippewa Falls, try to hook up with the
> Dixie Landers as soon as you can. You are 300 miles from Bean Station, but
> if you trust the coach that much by then, it would be completely worth the
> weekend. Just be sure to let the people in charge know that you have no
> idea what is happening and what is expected of you.
>
> You will soon discover that you are a member of a special group. The only
> thing like that I know is the watermen that I lived most of my life
> among. That is why I like to welcome new owners much as a new owner or
> vessel would be welcomed into that close community. So,
>
> May the Good Lord bless this coach and all those that set forth withingher.
>
> Welcome Christopher.
>
> Matt
> --
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76 X-Birchaven
76 X-Palm Beach
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| Re: What a day.. [message #246609 is a reply to message #246565] |
Mon, 07 April 2014 06:05 |
Joe Weir
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Registered: February 2013
Location: Columbia, SC
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Congrats, Christopher, welcome to the party.
76 Birchaven - "Wicked Mistress" - New engine, trans, alum radiator, brakes, Sully airbags, fuel lines, seats, adult beverage center... those Coachmen guys were really thinking about us second hand owners by including that beverage center...
Columbia, SC.
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| Re: What a day.. [message #246621 is a reply to message #246565] |
Mon, 07 April 2014 07:30 |
PigPen4x4
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Registered: March 2014
Location: Chattanooga Tn
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Thank You for the warm welcomes!
I am going to look into Dixielanders.
Maybe when I retire (15 years) I can start
doing gatherings, unless one is close.
Being self employed anything more
than a weekend is hard to come by.
And even then a whole weekend is not very common.
Email list?
I didn't know this was a Email based forum.
I will look into that as well.
I do look forward to meeting some folks here and putting
faces with names.
Christopher
Christopher Brewer
Chattanooga Tn
Well, no longer an owner.
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| Re: What a day.. [message #246644 is a reply to message #246565] |
Mon, 07 April 2014 10:18 |
Dennis S
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Welcome aboard!
Thanks for the photo album -- nice looking coach.
Congratulations.
Dennis
| PigPen4x4 wrote on Sun, 06 April 2014 18:50 |
Hello all, though I have been lurking for quite a while as I was looking for one, I signed up when I bought my Palm Beach. This search took about 7 months, and it ended on March 22 in South Carolina, close to Spartanburg.
When I went to look at it, the guy probably thought I was crazy when I started by sticking my head under and inspecting the frame. When I saw it was OK, I knew the hook was set.
We then looked over the outside as he was telling me about it and what he knew. The 16.5 tires were garbage with cracks wide enough to stick a coin into.
Inside the coach was intact, original and complete! OK, now I'm waiting for the other shoe to fall. Was the price a typo? A (very) short and low speed drive showed the engine runs great, the trans shifts perfectly albeit early, and the brakes feel very good.
A deal was struck, (so much for a typo) and he agreed to let it sit until I could obtain wheels and tires.
Sooo, yesterday we leave early with the new rubber and a butt load of parts and tools. I mean I had hoses, bearings, belts and more. I drove it 3 miles to the local Wal Mart (Thanks Sam!) and changed the tires and oil, greased the front and bogies. While changing the tires, I first found the RF bearing had some looseness, OH CRAP! Continuing, I also found the LR bearings needed replacing, so I did. I then (foolishly?) decided to drive home easily. It took a long time, but the only problem we had was a loose alternator belt and I had to replace the fuel filter. I feel very blessed!
What a day!
This forum was a big part in my preparation, so to all a hearty THANK YOU!
Christopher
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Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: [GMCnet] What a day.. [message #246663 is a reply to message #246651] |
Mon, 07 April 2014 13:42 |
jhbridges
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Location: Braselton ga
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Nice looking coach. Scary looking tyres.
--johnny
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From: Rob <gmc@thebaileys.ca>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Monday, April 7, 2014 12:28 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] What a day..
Welcome!
Link to the photo album mentioned:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6581-what-a-day.html
Rob
Victoria, BC
76 Royale - Rear Twins/Dry Bath
On 2014-04-07, at 8:18 AM, Dennis Sexton wrote:
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> Welcome aboard!
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> Thanks for the photo album -- nice looking coach.
> Congratulations.
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> Dennis
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> Dennis S
> 73 Painted Desert 230
> Germantown, TN
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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] What a day.. [message #246671 is a reply to message #246663] |
Mon, 07 April 2014 14:17 |
Bruce Hart
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Good, another green Palm Beach running on the road.
On Mon, Apr 7, 2014 at 12:42 PM, Johnny Bridges <jhbridges@ymail.com> wrote:
> Nice looking coach. Scary looking tyres.
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> --johnny
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> ________________________________
> From: Rob <gmc@thebaileys.ca>
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Sent: Monday, April 7, 2014 12:28 PM
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] What a day..
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> Welcome!
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> Link to the photo album mentioned:
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> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6581-what-a-day.html
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> Rob
> Victoria, BC
> 76 Royale - Rear Twins/Dry Bath
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> On 2014-04-07, at 8:18 AM, Dennis Sexton wrote:
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> > Welcome aboard!
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> > Thanks for the photo album -- nice looking coach.
> > Congratulations.
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> > Dennis
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> > --
> > Dennis S
> > 73 Painted Desert 230
> > Germantown, TN
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1976 Palm Beach
Milliken, Co
GMC=Got More Class
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| Re: What a day.. [message #246684 is a reply to message #246621] |
Mon, 07 April 2014 16:29 |
Ken Burton
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| PigPen4x4 wrote on Mon, 07 April 2014 07:30 |
Thank You for the warm welcomes!
Email list?
I didn't know this was a Email based forum.
I will look into that as well.
Christopher
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Do not bother. From what I understand, Patrick (the email list admin), will take care of that problem Ken had and you need to do nothing.
There is a parallel linked email list and when the first posting arrives from a new user at the email server it is not sent out the email users automatically. The email admin will catch the problem and fix it. At least that is what he was doing in the past.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] What a day.. [message #246686 is a reply to message #246684] |
Mon, 07 April 2014 16:54 |
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Yep. Patrick missed it and it took another post before I found and added
Chris to the list. It's marked as "nomail" so that he will not be inundated
unexpectedly.
Welcome to the asylum, Chris.
;-)
bdub
-----Original Message-----
From: On Behalf Of Ken Burton
Sent: Monday, April 07, 2014 4:30 PM
PigPen4x4 wrote on Mon, 07 April 2014 07:30
> Thank You for the warm welcomes!
> Email list?
> I didn't know this was a Email based forum.
> I will look into that as well.
>
> Christopher
Do not bother. From what I understand, Patrick (the email list admin),
will take care of that problem Ken had and you need to do nothing.
There is a parallel linked email list and when the first posting arrives
from a new user at the email server it is not sent out the email users
automatically. The email admin will catch the problem and fix it. At least
that is what he was doing in the past
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