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| Bought a 1976 Birchaven [message #121577] |
Mon, 11 April 2011 23:09  |
Bob Raef
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Recently bought a 1976 Birchaven with a custom twin beds interior similar the the rear bath, twin beds, Royales. As of today, I have not gone to retrieve it. Hoping it will run good enough and the tires make it to get it home about 300 miles. Former owner Bill Naden and Nana Kendall of Brownsville, TX. It has not been used since 2004. The following link to purchase pictures:
I will provide additional pictures and a trip report of the trip to retrieve it to get it to San Antonio, TX
Bob Raef, KF5TYA
(575) 973-2273
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bought a 1976 Birchaven [message #121578 is a reply to message #121577] |
Mon, 11 April 2011 23:21  |
Ken Henderson
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Bob,
With tires AT LEAST 7 years old, do yourself a big favor and replace them
just as close to the GMC's present location as possible. The cost of
fiberglass repair, in the likely event of a blowout, will far exceed the
cost of the new tires, which you need anyway.
If you're REALLY a Beancounter, you'll recognize the logic of that. :-)
JMHO after 13 years of GMC ownership
Ken H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI+ & EBL
www.gmcwipersetc.com
On Tue, Apr 12, 2011 at 12:09 AM, Bob Raef <bobraef@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Recently bought a 1976 Birchaven with a custom twin beds interior similar
> the the rear bath, twin beds, Royales. As of today, I have not gone to
> retrieve it. Hoping it will run good enough and the tires make it to get it
> home about 300 miles. Former owner Bill Naden and Nana Kendall of
> Brownsville, TX. It has not been used since 2004. The following link to
> purchase pictures:
>
> I will provide additional pictures and a trip report of the trip to
> retrieve it to get it to San Antonio, TX
> --
> Bob - Beancounter - Raef
> - Home - San Antonio, TX -
> Currently in Ruidoso, NM and motorhomeless
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76 X-Birchaven
76 X-Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bought a 1976 Birchaven [message #121593 is a reply to message #121578] |
Tue, 12 April 2011 09:42 |
k2gkk
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When I bought "The Money Pit" in New Braunfels
in March of 2010, I immediately went to the
local Discount Tire and had them put on a full
set of new BF Goodrich TA load range E tires.
The cost was under $1,000, including balancing.
I was NOT going to risk 500 miles to get home
to Oklahoma City with 7-8 year old tires!
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~ ~ USAF and FAA, Retired ~ ~
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~~ ~ ~ "The Money Pit" ~ ~ ~~
~ ~ ~ ex-Palm Beach, 76 ~ ~ ~
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> From: hend4800@bellsouth.net
> Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:21:09 -0400
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> CC: bobraef@gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Bought a 1976 Birchaven
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> Bob,
>
> With tires AT LEAST 7 years old, do yourself a big favor and replace them
> just as close to the GMC's present location as possible. The cost of
> fiberglass repair, in the likely event of a blowout, will far exceed the
> cost of the new tires, which you need anyway.
>
> If you're REALLY a Beancounter, you'll recognize the logic of that. :-)
>
> JMHO after 13 years of GMC ownership
>
> Ken H.
> Americus, GA
> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI+ & EBL
> www.gmcwipersetc.com
>
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 12, 2011 at 12:09 AM, Bob Raef <bobraef@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Recently bought a 1976 Birchaven with a custom twin beds interior similar
> > the the rear bath, twin beds, Royales. As of today, I have not gone to
> > retrieve it. Hoping it will run good enough and the tires make it to get it
> > home about 300 miles. Former owner Bill Naden and Nana Kendall of
> > Brownsville, TX. It has not been used since 2004. The following link to
> > purchase pictures:
> >
> > I will provide additional pictures and a trip report of the trip to
> > retrieve it to get it to San Antonio, TX
> > --
> > Bob - Beancounter - Raef
> > - Home - San Antonio, TX -
> > Currently in Ruidoso, NM and motorhomeless
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| Re: Bought a 1976 Birchaven [message #121598 is a reply to message #121581] |
Tue, 12 April 2011 10:55 |
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mike miller
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While I am not to sure about the modified layout, I like the seats, wheels and especially the kitchen counter.
16inch tires should be fairly easy to find at good prices. To differ some of the cost, it is POSSIBLE to sell the old tires if they do are not "checked" to bad. Craigslist would work fine.
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo'
http://m000035.blogspot.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bought a 1976 Birchaven [message #121607 is a reply to message #121598] |
Tue, 12 April 2011 12:17 |
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ljdavick
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And with those pretty 16" Alcoa hot shots you have a vast selection of tires to choose from.
Larry Davick
Sent from my iPad
On Apr 12, 2011, at 8:55 AM, Mike Miller <m000035@gmail.com> wrote:
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> beancounter wrote on Mon, 11 April 2011 22:13
>> OOPS!!!
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>> I forgot the link to the pictures:
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>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5759
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> While I am not to sure about the modified layout, I like the seats, wheels and especially the kitchen counter.
>
> 16inch tires should be fairly easy to find at good prices. To differ some of the cost, it is POSSIBLE to sell the old tires if they do are not "checked" to bad. Craigslist would work fine.
> --
> Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
> '73 26' exPainted D. -- `78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- `77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
> http://m000035.blogspot.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bought a 1976 Birchaven [message #121610 is a reply to message #121593] |
Tue, 12 April 2011 12:41 |
Marsha
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My rule is: never skimp on breaks, be extra cautious with tires. My theory on tires is based upon how far/fast I'm going. Within walking distance and walking speeds, it doesn't matter. Damage at that point is a matter of inconvenience. I have bought used tires, mostly for spares, cars that aren't driven at high speeds or very far, and sometimes for rear wheels. Anything long distance/high speeds (and always motorcycles) get the best I can afford at the time.
BYW, I ordered new tires for the GMC I am driving 1,200 miles later this month. Total cost $1,100, and the tire guy is going to the coach to put them on before I get there.
Breaking down along the side of the road is a pain. Blowing a tire and running off the side of the road, possibly into people along the way, can be pain-ful.
Just my thoughts on the matter.Marsha
--- On Tue, 4/12/11, D C *Mac* Macdonald <k2gkk@hotmail.com> wrote:
From: D C *Mac* Macdonald <k2gkk@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Bought a 1976 Birchaven
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 9:42 AM
When I bought "The Money Pit" in New Braunfels
in March of 2010, I immediately went to the
local Discount Tire and had them put on a full
set of new BF Goodrich TA load range E tires.
The cost was under $1,000, including balancing.
I was NOT going to risk 500 miles to get home
to Oklahoma City with 7-8 year old tires!
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
~~ ~ D C "Mac" Macdonald ~ ~~
~ ~ Amateur Radio - K2GKK ~ ~
~ ~ USAF and FAA, Retired ~ ~
~ ~ ~ Oklahoma City, OK ~ ~ ~
~~ ~ ~ "The Money Pit" ~ ~ ~~
~ ~ ~ ex-Palm Beach, 76 ~ ~ ~
~ www.gmcmhphotos.com/okclb ~
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
> From: hend4800@bellsouth.net
> Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:21:09 -0400
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> CC: bobraef@gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Bought a 1976 Birchaven
>
> Bob,
>
> With tires AT LEAST 7 years old, do yourself a big favor and replace them
> just as close to the GMC's present location as possible. The cost of
> fiberglass repair, in the likely event of a blowout, will far exceed the
> cost of the new tires, which you need anyway.
>
> If you're REALLY a Beancounter, you'll recognize the logic of that. :-)
>
> JMHO after 13 years of GMC ownership
>
> Ken H.
> Americus, GA
> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI+ & EBL
> www.gmcwipersetc.com
>
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 12, 2011 at 12:09 AM, Bob Raef <bobraef@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Recently bought a 1976 Birchaven with a custom twin beds interior similar
> > the the rear bath, twin beds, Royales. As of today, I have not gone to
> > retrieve it. Hoping it will run good enough and the tires make it to get it
> > home about 300 miles. Former owner Bill Naden and Nana Kendall of
> > Brownsville, TX. It has not been used since 2004. The following link to
> > purchase pictures:
> >
> > I will provide additional pictures and a trip report of the trip to
> > retrieve it to get it to San Antonio, TX
> > --
> > Bob - Beancounter - Raef
> > - Home - San Antonio, TX -
> > Currently in Ruidoso, NM and motorhomeless
> > _______________________________________________
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bought a 1976 Birchaven [message #121612 is a reply to message #121610] |
Tue, 12 April 2011 13:05 |
James Hupy
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Marsha, please consider the fact that your air lines and ride height
controls are in the immediate area of the rear tires and when one of them
comes apart or blows out, more often than not are damaged by the flailing
pieces of tire. The fiberglas T skirts and inner fenders are almost always
damaged as well. If you have a fancy paint job, the damage can run into
thousands of dollars to repair. High quality tires, properly
aligned, inflated and loaded go a long way towards peace of mind when you
are far away from home. Kinda like insurance, very expensive, but very
necessary. You sound like you have been blessed with common sense in this
area so I'll not preach to the choir, but you might not be the only one who
reads this post. Our collective minds are "usually" better than when we are
by ourselves. GMCnet is a great resource, as is the BlackList. Those of us
who are listed there are a helpful bunch when a fellow GMCer is stranded out
there. Welcome to the asylum.
Jim Hupy
Salem, OR
78 GMC Royale 403
On Tue, Apr 12, 2011 at 10:41 AM, Marsha <makeminetea@yahoo.com> wrote:
> My rule is: never skimp on breaks, be extra cautious with tires. My theory
> on tires is based upon how far/fast I'm going. Within walking distance and
> walking speeds, it doesn't matter. Damage at that point is a matter of
> inconvenience. I have bought used tires, mostly for spares, cars that aren't
> driven at high speeds or very far, and sometimes for rear wheels. Anything
> long distance/high speeds (and always motorcycles) get the best I can afford
> at the time.
> BYW, I ordered new tires for the GMC I am driving 1,200 miles later this
> month. Total cost $1,100, and the tire guy is going to the coach to put them
> on before I get there.
> Breaking down along the side of the road is a pain. Blowing a tire and
> running off the side of the road, possibly into people along the way, can be
> pain-ful.
> Just my thoughts on the matter.Marsha
>
>
> --- On Tue, 4/12/11, D C *Mac* Macdonald <k2gkk@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> From: D C *Mac* Macdonald <k2gkk@hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Bought a 1976 Birchaven
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2011, 9:42 AM
>
>
> When I bought "The Money Pit" in New Braunfels
> in March of 2010, I immediately went to the
> local Discount Tire and had them put on a full
> set of new BF Goodrich TA load range E tires.
>
> The cost was under $1,000, including balancing.
> I was NOT going to risk 500 miles to get home
> to Oklahoma City with 7-8 year old tires!
>
> ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
> ~~ ~ D C "Mac" Macdonald ~ ~~
> ~ ~ Amateur Radio - K2GKK ~ ~
> ~ ~ USAF and FAA, Retired ~ ~
> ~ ~ ~ Oklahoma City, OK ~ ~ ~
> ~~ ~ ~ "The Money Pit" ~ ~ ~~
> ~ ~ ~ ex-Palm Beach, 76 ~ ~ ~
> ~ www.gmcmhphotos.com/okclb ~
> ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
>
>
>
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> > From: hend4800@bellsouth.net
> > Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:21:09 -0400
> > To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> > CC: bobraef@gmail.com
> > Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Bought a 1976 Birchaven
> >
> > Bob,
> >
> > With tires AT LEAST 7 years old, do yourself a big favor and replace them
> > just as close to the GMC's present location as possible. The cost of
> > fiberglass repair, in the likely event of a blowout, will far exceed the
> > cost of the new tires, which you need anyway.
> >
> > If you're REALLY a Beancounter, you'll recognize the logic of that. :-)
> >
> > JMHO after 13 years of GMC ownership
> >
> > Ken H.
> > Americus, GA
> > '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI+ & EBL
> > www.gmcwipersetc.com
> >
> >
> >
> > On Tue, Apr 12, 2011 at 12:09 AM, Bob Raef <bobraef@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > Recently bought a 1976 Birchaven with a custom twin beds interior
> similar
> > > the the rear bath, twin beds, Royales. As of today, I have not gone to
> > > retrieve it. Hoping it will run good enough and the tires make it to
> get it
> > > home about 300 miles. Former owner Bill Naden and Nana Kendall of
> > > Brownsville, TX. It has not been used since 2004. The following link to
> > > purchase pictures:
> > >
> > > I will provide additional pictures and a trip report of the trip to
> > > retrieve it to get it to San Antonio, TX
> > > --
> > > Bob - Beancounter - Raef
> > > - Home - San Antonio, TX -
> > > Currently in Ruidoso, NM and motorhomeless
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > GMCnet mailing list
> > > Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
> > > http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
> > >
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bought a 1976 Birchaven [message #121619 is a reply to message #121612] |
Tue, 12 April 2011 14:14 |
Keith V
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| James Hupy wrote on Tue, 12 April 2011 13:05 |
Marsha, please consider the fact that your air lines and ride height
controls are in the immediate area of the rear tires and when one of them
comes apart or blows out, more often than not are damaged by the flailing
pieces of tire. The fiberglas T skirts and inner fenders are almost always
damaged as well. If you have a fancy paint job, the damage can run into
thousands of dollars to repair. High quality tires, properly
aligned, inflated and loaded go a long way towards peace of mind when you
are far away from home. Kinda like insurance, very expensive, but very
necessary. You sound like you have been blessed with common sense in this
area so I'll not preach to the choir, but you might not be the only one who
reads this post. Our collective minds are "usually" better than when we are
by ourselves. GMCnet is a great resource, as is the BlackList. Those of us
who are listed there are a helpful bunch when a fellow GMCer is stranded out
there. Welcome to the asylum.
Jim Hupy
Salem, OR
78 GMC Royale 403
On Tue, Apr 12, 2011 at 10:41 AM, Marsha <makeminetea@yahoo.com> wrote:
> My rule is: never skimp on breaks, be extra cautious with tires. My theory
> on tires is based upon how far/fast I'm going. Within walking distance and
> walking speeds, it doesn't matter. Damage at that point is a matter of
> inconvenience. I have bought used tires, mostly for spares, cars that aren't
> driven at high speeds or very far, and sometimes for rear wheels. Anything
> long distance/high speeds (and always motorcycles) get the best I can afford
> at the time.
> BYW, I ordered new tires for the GMC I am driving 1,200 miles later this
> month. Total cost $1,100, and the tire guy is going to the coach to put them
> on before I get there.
> Breaking down along the side of the road is a pain. Blowing a tire and
> running off the side of the road, possibly into people along the way, can be
> pain-ful.
> Just my thoughts on the matter.Marsha
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Huh?
She said she was having new tires put on before she drives it.....
Keith Vasilakes
Mounds View. MN
75 ex Royale GMC
ask me about MicroLevel
Cell, 763-732-3419
My427v8@hotmail.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bought a 1976 Birchaven [message #121626 is a reply to message #121619] |
Tue, 12 April 2011 16:10 |
James Hupy
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Keith, that post was not written specifically to Marsha, but for general
viewing pleasure of the entire net and any lurkers who might be around as
well. It is obvious to me from reading her post that the correct decision
had already been made in her situation before I even responded to it. I have
been trying to respond with factual, specific information when I do
postings, and I realize that my fingers work faster than my brain at times.
Thanks for the reminder.
Jim Hupy
Salem, OR
78 GMC Royale 403
On Tue, Apr 12, 2011 at 12:14 PM, Keith V <my427v8@hotmail.com> wrote:
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>
> James Hupy wrote on Tue, 12 April 2011 13:05
> > Marsha, please consider the fact that your air lines and ride height
> > controls are in the immediate area of the rear tires and when one of them
> > comes apart or blows out, more often than not are damaged by the flailing
> > pieces of tire. The fiberglas T skirts and inner fenders are almost
> always
> > damaged as well. If you have a fancy paint job, the damage can run into
> > thousands of dollars to repair. High quality tires, properly
> > aligned, inflated and loaded go a long way towards peace of mind when you
> > are far away from home. Kinda like insurance, very expensive, but very
> > necessary. You sound like you have been blessed with common sense in this
> > area so I'll not preach to the choir, but you might not be the only one
> who
> > reads this post. Our collective minds are "usually" better than when we
> are
> > by ourselves. GMCnet is a great resource, as is the BlackList. Those of
> us
> > who are listed there are a helpful bunch when a fellow GMCer is stranded
> out
> > there. Welcome to the asylum.
> > Jim Hupy
> > Salem, OR
> > 78 GMC Royale 403
> >
> > On Tue, Apr 12, 2011 at 10:41 AM, Marsha <makeminetea@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> > > My rule is: never skimp on breaks, be extra cautious with tires. My
> theory
> > > on tires is based upon how far/fast I'm going. Within walking distance
> and
> > > walking speeds, it doesn't matter. Damage at that point is a matter of
> > > inconvenience. I have bought used tires, mostly for spares, cars that
> aren't
> > > driven at high speeds or very far, and sometimes for rear wheels.
> Anything
> > > long distance/high speeds (and always motorcycles) get the best I can
> afford
> > > at the time.
> > > BYW, I ordered new tires for the GMC I am driving 1,200 miles later
> this
> > > month. Total cost $1,100, and the tire guy is going to the coach to put
> them
> > > on before I get there.
> > > Breaking down along the side of the road is a pain. Blowing a tire and
> > > running off the side of the road, possibly into people along the way,
> can be
> > > pain-ful.
> > > Just my thoughts on the matter.Marsha
>
>
> Huh?
> She said she was having new tires put on before she drives it.....
>
> --
> Keith
> 69 Vette
> 29 Dodge
> 75 Royale GMC
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| Re: Bought a 1976 Birchaven [message #121633 is a reply to message #121577] |
Tue, 12 April 2011 18:39 |
WayneB
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+1 on the tyres unless you feel like rolling the dice, then good luck!
What concerns me more is the huge amount of rust on the brake rotors and calipers , it stands a chance the steel brake lines are rusty too.
Believe me you dont want to try and stop one of those things after a brake line has blown.
1976 23' GMCII By Explorer
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bought a 1976 Birchaven [message #121634 is a reply to message #121633] |
Tue, 12 April 2011 18:39 |
k2gkk
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The salt-laden air and humidity in the
Brownsville area is REALLY BAD! I spent
a year at Harlingen, about 20 or so miles
to the north and every time it rained, we
had little salt spots all over the cars!
Additionally, from the art work on the body,
I strongly suspect that coach spent a huge
amount of time out on South Padre Island
next to the Gulf of Mexico!!!
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~~ ~ D C "Mac" Macdonald ~ ~~
~ ~ Amateur Radio - K2GKK ~ ~
~ ~ USAF and FAA, Retired ~ ~
~ ~ ~ Oklahoma City, OK ~ ~ ~
~~ ~ ~ "The Money Pit" ~ ~ ~~
~ ~ ~ ex-Palm Beach, 76 ~ ~ ~
~ www.gmcmhphotos.com/okclb ~
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> Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:39:01 -0500
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Bought a 1976 Birchaven
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> +1 on the tyres unless you feel like rolling the dice, then good luck!
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> What concerns me more is the huge amount of rust on the brake rotors and calipers , it stands a chance the steel brake lines are rusty too.
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> Believe me you dont want to try and stop one of those things after a brake line has blown.
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> 1976 23' GMCII By Explorer
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| Re: Bought a 1976 Birchaven [message #121640 is a reply to message #121577] |
Tue, 12 April 2011 20:06 |
Bob Raef
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Registered: July 2009
Location: Lubbock, TX
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I had an off net email from Bob Burkett. He correct my assumption that the Alcoas were Hot Shots when in factthey are Alcoa LTS wheels.
Bob Raef, KF5TYA
(575) 973-2273
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| Re: Bought a 1976 Birchaven [message #121670 is a reply to message #121640] |
Wed, 13 April 2011 06:35 |
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Matt Colie
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Location: S.E. Michigan
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Bob,
Welcome to the group/cult/asylum. . .
I have not had a change to digest this entire thread - yet, but if you have not yet, find Bdub's site and collect the current "Black List" (a list started by Roger Black that is a compilation of persons willing to lend assistance to GMC owners). Then signup with GMCMI - this is worthwhile if only for the parts interchange book, but there is more. This should require FMCA membership (neither is more than a day's worth of fuel). Then try to get to a local rally and meet some other that caught this affliction before you did and are still surviving.
I have been really busy recently and have had less casual time at the keyboard than typical.
Finally, I feel remiss that I did not get to this sooner. I my world (water), there is a traditional greeting to a new owner or vessel when one arrives, so I kind of shove it around to make it fit because I feel that these coaches seem to deserve the care that is there between a waterman and his boat.
So I offer to you,
May the Good Lord bless this coach and all those that set forth within her.
Welcome Bob
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] Bought a 1976 Birchaven [message #121697 is a reply to message #121626] |
Wed, 13 April 2011 14:54 |
Larry C
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Reading all this about "FLAILING" tires tearing apart and damage to the fender walls, brings up a thought I have had.
Why isn't there some kind of protection that we can install to protect the fiberglas panel and air lines?? Maybe a metal wheel well cover that goes over the fragile SMC fender and over the air lines??????
In theory, it does not seem so tuff, some metal reshapped to the wheel well, or even a reinforced fiberglass panel??????
The idea would be to let the panel take the hits and protect the SMC panel.
Any thoughts?? Doable or THROW IT OUT!!!!
my thoughts
Gatsbys' CRUISER  08-18-04
74 GLACIER X, 260/455-APC-4 Bagg'r
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| Re: Bought a 1976 Birchaven [message #121888 is a reply to message #121670] |
Fri, 15 April 2011 08:54 |
Bob Raef
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Location: Lubbock, TX
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Matt
Thank you for your very kind welcome.
This is my second GMC in 3 years.
My previous one was a 1977 Royale rear bath.
For some time now I have been and still am a member of both GMCMI and FMCA.
I am also a member of the GMC Classics.
Regard the GMCnet I am more of a lurker than an active participant and have been for quite a while.
Thanks to everyone for all of the suggestions, I will take them all to heart when I go to retrieve my new toy.
Bob Raef, KF5TYA
(575) 973-2273
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