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| Re: [GMCnet] Parts coach [message #140373 is a reply to message #140367] |
Sun, 21 August 2011 23:42   |
Dolph Santorine
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The Pinto would have to be north of 3,000 lbs.
My wife had a Vega Wagon (with the Faux Woodgrain) back in the day, but I don't remember what it tipped the scales at... I know it would be more with a V8
Dolph
On Aug 21, 2011, at 11:55 PM, Terry Taylor wrote:
> Tony Lloyd from the GMC 49ers has a STREET LEGAL 71 Pinto
> with a 289 in it, gets towed behind his GMC.
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> On 8/21/2011 7:54 PM, Billy Massey wrote:
>> V8 Vega? No problem for Jim Wagner.
>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=3043
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>> bdub
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: On Behalf Of Johnny Bridges
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>> ... snip ...
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>> If you stuff an iron 350 in a Vega, I wanna watch. From a distance :) Can
>> you really weld enough steel into one to make it stay reasonably unbent and
>> in one piece with that kind of torque applied?
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| Re: Parts coach [message #140394 is a reply to message #139793] |
Mon, 22 August 2011 07:39 |
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My Vega is ready for the drive train. I went to pull a part and found a V8 monza and took all of the motor mounts, trans mounts alt ps Ac and all other brackets and radiator. The monza came with the 4 or 8 cyl. I chose not to get the rear end as i have a trans am rear with the disc brake setup to put in it. Just gotta get around to it. I have the Cosworth to tool around in now. And go to the Year One car shows.We also had the Pinto Wagon woodgrain but prefered the Vegas
Ted
Ex Avion now looking for a 23'
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| Re: Parts coach [message #140398 is a reply to message #139793] |
Mon, 22 August 2011 07:45 |
PettyVTX
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Johnny I will Call you about the Itsaca.
Ted
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| Re: [GMCnet] Parts coach [message #140437 is a reply to message #140359] |
Mon, 22 August 2011 10:25 |
jhbridges
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I am mineded of the Chev smallblock we stuffed in a Heny J when I was a kid. We had the engine and trans out of a wreck, and saw in Hot Rod or one of the mags, that was the way to make a drag car. So we stuck that motha in there. No idea of torque, power, anything. And no reinforcement anyplace. The kid who was driving (It was his Pop's shop and welder so he got the privlege) Goosed it up and dumped the clutch. And the thing twisted about 15 degrees, one door flew open, the other one jammed solid., and the whole frame was warped. Someone's Pop had a pickup which needed a motor so we stuffed it in there and sold the Henry J back to the salvage yatrd. At a 25 dollar loss.
--johnny
--- On Mon, 8/22/11, Billy Massey <bdub@wtconnect.com> wrote:
From: Billy Massey <bdub@wtconnect.com>
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Parts coach
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Date: Monday, August 22, 2011, 2:54 AM
V8 Vega? No problem for Jim Wagner.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=3043
bdub
-----Original Message-----
From: On Behalf Of Johnny Bridges
... snip ...
If you stuff an iron 350 in a Vega, I wanna watch. From a distance :) Can
you really weld enough steel into one to make it stay reasonably unbent and
in one piece with that kind of torque applied?
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Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Parts coach [message #140439 is a reply to message #140394] |
Mon, 22 August 2011 11:18 |
jhbridges
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I can run the Itasca down to your place tomorrow if you want.
--johnny
--- On Mon, 8/22/11, Ted Petty <PettyVTX@gmail.com> wrote:
From: Ted Petty <PettyVTX@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Parts coach
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Date: Monday, August 22, 2011, 12:39 PM
My Vega is ready for the drive train. I went to pull a part and found a V8 monza and took all of the motor mounts, trans mounts alt ps Ac and all other brackets and radiator. The monza came with the 4 or 8 cyl. I chose not to get the rear end as i have a trans am rear with the disc brake setup to put in it. Just gotta get around to it. I have the Cosworth to tool around in now. And go to the Year One car shows.
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Braselton, Ga.
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| Re: Parts coach [message #140454 is a reply to message #140353] |
Mon, 22 August 2011 13:32 |
C Boyd
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| Johnny Bridges wrote on Sun, 21 August 2011 21:42 |
Well, I am the somewhat proud owner of this thing. '76 26 footer, no idea what model it's called. Deal is, he gets whatever I turn the Itasca for. I was gonna take it to the salvage yard and take what they give, but if somebody else wants, figure junk price, gimme it, and I'll give it to him.
If you stuff an iron 350 in a Vega, I wanna watch. From a distance  Can you really weld enough steel into one to make it stay reasonably unbent and in one piece with that kind of torque applied?
--johnny
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Johnny: from the green plad interior, my guess would be a Palm Beach.
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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| Re: Parts coach [message #141602 is a reply to message #139793] |
Mon, 29 August 2011 20:00 |
jhbridges
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OK, a question for the Gurus... can you remove the starter without having to remove the driveshaft directly in front of it?
I put a couple of cables on and a hot battery. Hit the switch and it spun over. Released the switch and it kept spinning. I unbatteryed it to stop the starter. Shook the Ign switch, kicked the starter, now I can put the lead on the battery. Tried again, it kept starting again. Disconnected the starter wire at the switch (unplugged) and the starter still runs. I'm thinking the bendix is gummer up from sitting, and is holding the solenoid contacts closed. Or, the contacts are arcing together. Either way, got to unship the stasrter. I'll have a look, and heal it if I can, or either go for an AutoZone 'forever' rebuild. I got to be able to unstart it before I check for ignition.(I got the term 'unstart' out of the SR-71 dash 4 manual which is on the net. I gather an 'unstart' in the Blackbird generates more pucker than it does in the GMC)
Thanks,
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] Parts coach [message #141607 is a reply to message #141602] |
Mon, 29 August 2011 20:05 |
Dennis S
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Johnny,
Yes, you can pull the starter rather easily on the GMC. But, I like to support it with a floor jack -- because it is very awkward for me to hold the weight when it is loose. Then just lower it down.
As for rebuilds, NAPA did carry the bushings, which is often all that goes out (at least initially)
Dennis
Dennis Sexton
73 GMC
Germantown, TN
USA
-----Original Message-----
From: Johnny Bridges <jhbridges@ymail.com>
To: gmclist <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Mon, Aug 29, 2011 8:00 pm
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Parts coach
OK, a question for the Gurus... can you remove the starter without having to
emove the driveshaft directly in front of it?
I put a couple of cables on and a hot battery. Hit the switch and it spun over.
eleased the switch and it kept spinning. I unbatteryed it to stop the starter.
hook the Ign switch, kicked the starter, now I can put the lead on the battery.
ried again, it kept starting again. Disconnected the starter wire at the
witch (unplugged) and the starter still runs. I'm thinking the bendix is
ummer up from sitting, and is holding the solenoid contacts closed. Or, the
ontacts are arcing together. Either way, got to unship the stasrter. I'll
ave a look, and heal it if I can, or either go for an AutoZone 'forever'
ebuild. I got to be able to unstart it before I check for ignition.(I got the
erm 'unstart' out of the SR-71 dash 4 manual which is on the net. I gather an
unstart' in the Blackbird generates more pucker than it does in the GMC)
Thanks,
Johnny
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| Re: [GMCnet] Parts coach [message #141649 is a reply to message #141607] |
Tue, 30 August 2011 07:06 |
jhbridges
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Thanks. I'll get it out this afternoon. Once out, I can either heal or replace as indicated. Advance lists every part in it, plus a Beck - Arnley rebuild for $48.99 plus tax n tip. Unless there's an obvious trouble, I'll simply replace it.
--johnny
--- On Tue, 8/30/11, As <dennisfsexton@aol.com> wrote:
From: As <dennisfsexton@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Parts coach
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2011, 1:05 AM
Johnny,
Yes, you can pull the starter rather easily on the GMC. But, I like to support it with a floor jack -- because it is very awkward for me to hold the weight when it is loose. Then just lower it down.
As for rebuilds, NAPA did carry the bushings, which is often all that goes out (at least initially)
Dennis
Dennis Sexton
73 GMC
Germantown, TN
USA
-----Original Message-----
From: Johnny Bridges <jhbridges@ymail.com>
To: gmclist <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Mon, Aug 29, 2011 8:00 pm
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Parts coach
OK, a question for the Gurus... can you remove the starter without having to
emove the driveshaft directly in front of it?
I put a couple of cables on and a hot battery. Hit the switch and it spun over.
eleased the switch and it kept spinning. I unbatteryed it to stop the starter.
hook the Ign switch, kicked the starter, now I can put the lead on the battery.
ried again, it kept starting again. Disconnected the starter wire at the
witch (unplugged) and the starter still runs. I'm thinking the bendix is
ummer up from sitting, and is holding the solenoid contacts closed. Or, the
ontacts are arcing together. Either way, got to unship the stasrter. I'll
ave a look, and heal it if I can, or either go for an AutoZone 'forever'
ebuild. I got to be able to unstart it before I check for ignition.(I got the
erm 'unstart' out of the SR-71 dash 4 manual which is on the net. I gather an
unstart' in the Blackbird generates more pucker than it does in the GMC)
Thanks,
Johnny
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nd times" --Warren Zevon
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I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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| Re: Parts coach [message #141681 is a reply to message #139793] |
Tue, 30 August 2011 10:46 |
jhbridges
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OK, Advance has a World Starter rebuild, warranted forever, for 55 bux. I'll pick it up this PM ans stuff it in the coach. Since I have two '76s, and they keep their records by year model, I can swap it for a new one for the 23' road coach if need be.
Which means this afternoon I'll see if I can't get some sparks out of the old boy and if I can I'll try to spin it off and let it run a bit. Then 'get-by' brakes and home it goes.
--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] Parts coach [message #141684 is a reply to message #141681] |
Tue, 30 August 2011 11:07 |
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Johnny,
Get them to print out a copy of the warranty and file it with the receipt. If its printed on thermal paper make a copy.
Someone here, I think it was DanG, noted that he had difficulty with his local parts store "loosing" records of parts he purchased
and he didn't keep the receipts.
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: Of Johnny Bridges
OK, Advance has a World Starter rebuild, warranted forever, for 55 bux. I'll pick it up this PM ans stuff it in the coach. Since I
have two '76s, and they keep their records by year model, I can swap it for a new one for the 23' road coach if need be.
--johnny
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| Re: [GMCnet] Parts coach [message #141685 is a reply to message #141684] |
Tue, 30 August 2011 11:22 |
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| Robert Mueller wrote on Tue, 30 August 2011 11:07 |
Johnny,
Get them to print out a copy of the warranty and file it with the receipt. If its printed on thermal paper make a copy.
Someone here, I think it was DanG, noted that he had difficulty with his local parts store "loosing" records of parts he purchased
and he didn't keep the receipts.
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: Of Johnny Bridges
OK, Advance has a World Starter rebuild, warranted forever, for 55 bux. I'll pick it up this PM ans stuff it in the coach. Since I
have two '76s, and they keep their records by year model, I can swap it for a new one for the 23' road coach if need be.
--johnny
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Yep, Autozone lost a bunch of my records. I do as little trading at the local store now as possible. If I can buy it somewhere else, I do it. Was not just one part they lost either. Ticked me off.
Dan
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| Re: [GMCnet] Parts coach [message #141699 is a reply to message #141684] |
Tue, 30 August 2011 12:12 |
jhbridges
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I've had Advance, AutoZone, and Napa replace warranty parts based solely on their computer records. I give them phone number, they look it up, 'Lifetime warranty, here'. I think over the years they gave me four or five radiator fans for my Chrysler minivans. Which is one reason I'll stick with the belts and the clutch.
--johnny
--- On Tue, 8/30/11, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
From: Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au>
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Parts coach
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2011, 4:07 PM
Johnny,
Get them to print out a copy of the warranty and file it with the receipt. If its printed on thermal paper make a copy.
Someone here, I think it was DanG, noted that he had difficulty with his local parts store "loosing" records of parts he purchased
and he didn't keep the receipts.
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: Of Johnny Bridges
OK, Advance has a World Starter rebuild, warranted forever, for 55 bux. I'll pick it up this PM ans stuff it in the coach. Since I
have two '76s, and they keep their records by year model, I can swap it for a new one for the 23' road coach if need be.
--johnny
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| Re: [GMCnet] Parts coach [message #141725 is a reply to message #141699] |
Tue, 30 August 2011 16:10 |
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Autozones in TX and AZ have replaced some "lifetime" brake pads and one starter based on phone number. Really haven't had many other parts needing replaced.
Don Adams Dallas, TX
'76 26' Glenbrook, '90 Sidekick
rebuilt by R Archer, powered by J Bounds, Koba
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| Re: [GMCnet] Parts coach [message #141772 is a reply to message #141685] |
Tue, 30 August 2011 20:43 |
jhbridges
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Aw, I throw the receipts in the paperwork bin in the vehicle anyhow.
Update - I got a $10 Advance coupon in the mail when I got in this afternoon, so I hied myself there and bought a rebuilt starter. Sashayed over to the coach, swapped starters. Easier said than done, it's on a sloping drive and the brakes don't work. So I took my jack and cribbing, jacked the front about ten or twelve inches and cribbed it and crawled under. The old greasy one came out and the remains of the front bushing came out with it.
Poured a cup of gas down the carb and replaced the pie pan and did a Dirty Harry with the PO ("How do ya feel, Punk? Lucky??") spun it and it fired right up and ran. Idles smoothly, engine runs nicely. Got an exhaust leak in the right bank. I suspect when the new mufflers were installed, the wrong gaskets got put in. At any rate, I shall take my custom to the Worty Ornamental Gentleman's business for a set of the good ones.
Currently, anybody wants it, 3 Large. We'll heal the brakes Thursday and get it home. Working brakes will make it 4. Large. The intake gets a trip to Atlanta Galvanizing to have the crossover poured full, and a set of blockoff gaskets installed. And the air bags replaced with some that aren't quite as crazed. 5 Large.
New headliner, tires, and buff the paint if it will, 7 Large.At that point, if someone wants, they can have a reasonably reliable coach that looks good, new tires, good running gear, reasonably nice interior. Camp in it, or use it as a starting point to upgrade to the Dream GMC. Or, I'll keep it and slowly turn it into my dream.
'76 Palm Beach, side wet bath 26 footer. 92K miles, I'm the 4th owner, third owner never took it out of his driveway. Second owner assumed room temperature and the widow let it sit outside for four years or so.
Keep watching this space.
--johnny
--- On Tue, 8/30/11, Dan Gregg <gregg_dan@hotmail.com> wrote:
From: Dan Gregg <gregg_dan@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Parts coach
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2011, 4:22 PM
Robert Mueller wrote on Tue, 30 August 2011 11:07
> Johnny,
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> Get them to print out a copy of the warranty and file it with the receipt. If its printed on thermal paper make a copy.
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> Someone here, I think it was DanG, noted that he had difficulty with his local parts store "loosing" records of parts he purchased
> and he didn't keep the receipts.
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> Regards,
> Rob M.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Of Johnny Bridges
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> OK, Advance has a World Starter rebuild, warranted forever, for 55 bux. I'll pick it up this PM ans stuff it in the coach. Since I
> have two '76s, and they keep their records by year model, I can swap it for a new one for the 23' road coach if need be.
>
> --johnny
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>
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Yep, Autozone lost a bunch of my records. I do as little trading at the local store now as possible. If I can buy it somewhere else, I do it. Was not just one part they lost either. Ticked me off.
Dan
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| Jags [message #142018 is a reply to message #139969] |
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Rob
Can you send or post some photos of them?
I may have interest if you want to sell.
Thanks
Bukzin
1977 Palm Beach
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