| [GMCnet] New Owners, 1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh [message #324879] |
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Hi Dave,
Let me be a bit of a voice in the wilderness on this topic. You say new proper rims and tires would cost more than what you paid for your coach, hence you want to stay with something used or something less than a known superior and safe alternative. Everyone has to make their own decisions about such things, but my thought is the opening price of your coach has nothing to do with your safe enjoyment of it. How about the brakes, exhaust, steering, furnace, wiring, and all the other safety related items? Do you plan to take your family out for fun outings? As fifteen year GMC vets my experience is that every dollar spent on making your coach safe for use will be returned ten fold in happy memories.
Jerry
Jerry Work
The Dovetail Joint
Fine furniture designed & hand crafted
in the 1907 former Masonic Temple building
in historic Kerby, OR
http://jerrywork.com
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Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2017 13:26:33 -0400
From: "Dave Stragand"
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] New Owners, 1978 Transmode near Pittsburgh
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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
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Jerry & Sharon Work
78 Royale
Kerby, OR
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