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Re: [GMCnet] New Owners, 1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh [message #324865 is a reply to message #324855]

Thu, 12 October 2017 12:26

Dave Stragand

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Thanks, Jim -- that was the missing bit of info. In my research, I saw
several mentions of the spacers but could not determine exactly if or
when they would be required. Now it makes sense.

I think I now have a better view of our options: Replacement 16.5
Firestones on original wheels (least expensive), used aluminum wheels
and new 16" tires (if I can turn up a set), or new aluminum wheels and
new 16" tires. Going 'all new' at this point would be more than I paid
for the coach, so I'm leaning towards the best-value alternative --
fresh new 16.5's in the spring.

Thanks for clearing that up.

-Dave

-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of
James Hupy
Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2017 11:07 AM
To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] New Owners, 1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh

The steel wheels will fit the rear hubs if they have a 4- 9/16" center
hole. Where the problem arises is on the front. They will not clear the
front calipers without spacers and longer wheel studs. That means total
disassembly of the front hubs and knuckles to replace the studs. By the
time you mess with that, buy the 16 longer studs, and spacers, you match
the cost of eagles or alcoas. But, what the heck, it's America. Spend
your money the way you see fit.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403

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		[GMCnet] New Owners, 1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh By: Dave Stragand on Tue, 10 October 2017 16:51
		Re: [GMCnet] New Owners, 1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh By: lqqkatjon on Tue, 10 October 2017 18:04
		Re: [GMCnet] New Owners, 1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh By: Carl S. on Tue, 10 October 2017 20:18
		Re: [GMCnet] New Owners, 1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh By: Mr ERFisher on Wed, 11 October 2017 08:46
		Re: [GMCnet] New Owners, 1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh By: Dave Stragand on Wed, 11 October 2017 16:11
		Re: [GMCnet] New Owners, 1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh By: jhbridges on Wed, 11 October 2017 09:02
		Re: [GMCnet] New Owners, 1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh By: Dave Stragand on Wed, 11 October 2017 16:15
		Re: [GMCnet] New Owners, 1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh By: k2gkk on Wed, 11 October 2017 17:00
		Re: [GMCnet] New Owners, 1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh By: Matt Colie on Thu, 12 October 2017 09:05
		Re: [GMCnet] New Owners, 1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh By: Dave Stragand on Thu, 12 October 2017 09:44
		Re: [GMCnet] New Owners, 1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh By: James Hupy on Thu, 12 October 2017 10:06
		Re: [GMCnet] New Owners, 1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh By: Dave Stragand on Thu, 12 October 2017 12:26
		Re: [GMCnet] New Owners, 1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh By: James Hupy on Thu, 12 October 2017 13:16
		Re: [GMCnet] New Owners, 1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh By: McCohens on Thu, 12 October 2017 16:25
		Re: [GMCnet] New Owners, 1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh By: Matt Colie on Thu, 12 October 2017 18:17
		Re: [GMCnet] New Owners, 1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh By: Matt Colie on Wed, 11 October 2017 09:50
		Re: [GMCnet] New Owners, 1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh By: Matt Colie on Wed, 11 October 2017 09:51
		Re: [GMCnet] New Owners, 1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh By: James Hupy on Wed, 11 October 2017 11:06
		Re: [GMCnet] New Owners, 1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh By: Dave Stragand on Wed, 11 October 2017 16:37
		Re: [GMCnet] New Owners, 1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh By: shaunone on Wed, 11 October 2017 11:39
		Re: [GMCnet] New Owners, 1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh By: Len Novak on Thu, 12 October 2017 23:38
		Re: [GMCnet] New Owners, 1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh By: jhbridges on Fri, 13 October 2017 08:15

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