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What do GMCers do when not working on their GMCs? [message #157046] Tue, 17 January 2012 10:28 Go to next message
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Thinking that GMCers are interesting people we decided that exploring what they do besides GMC stuff would help explain who they are to the rest of us: http://gmcws.org/blog/?p=533

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Re: What do GMCers do when not working on their GMCs? [message #157050 is a reply to message #157046] Tue, 17 January 2012 11:20 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I think of working on the GMC.
Re: What do GMCers do when not working on their GMCs? [message #157051 is a reply to message #157050] Tue, 17 January 2012 11:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Also, I have a 1951 Ford Victoria that I am trying to install a 351W in to, along with Cavalier rack and pinion steering, air conditioning and a pile of other things.
Re: [GMCnet] What do GMCers do when not working on their GMCs? [message #157055 is a reply to message #157051] Tue, 17 January 2012 11:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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David

Anything can be done if you throw enough money at it !
I once put a Volvo B-18 into the rear end of a VW van. Down shifting for
hills was eliminated..<VBG>

Mike in NS




On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 1:22 PM, David H. Jarvis <jarvis210@shaw.ca> wrote:

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> Also, I have a 1951 Ford Victoria that I am trying to install a 351W in
> to, along with Cavalier rack and pinion steering, air conditioning and a
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Re: What do GMCers do when not working on their GMCs? [message #157056 is a reply to message #157046] Tue, 17 January 2012 11:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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armandminnie wrote on Tue, 17 January 2012 09:28

Thinking that GMCers are interesting people we decided that exploring what they do besides GMC stuff would help explain who they are to the rest of us: http://gmcws.org/blog/?p=533



Nice article, Armand. Keep up the good work!


Carl Stouffer '75 ex Palm Beach Tucson, AZ. Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
Re: [GMCnet] What do GMCers do when not working on their GMCs? [message #157060 is a reply to message #157056] Tue, 17 January 2012 12:05 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Armand, I work on other peoples GMCs when I am not working on mine. <Grin>
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On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 9:53 AM, Carl Stouffer <carljr3b@yahoo.com> wrote:

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> armandminnie wrote on Tue, 17 January 2012 09:28
> > Thinking that GMCers are interesting people we decided that exploring
> what they do besides GMC stuff would help explain who they are to the rest
> of us: http://gmcws.org/blog/?p=533
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On Jan 17, 2012, at 8:28 AM, Armand Minnie wrote:

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> Thinking that GMCers are interesting people we decided that exploring what they do besides GMC stuff would help explain who they are to the rest of us: http://gmcws.org/blog/?p=533
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I collect Zippo lighters so all you reformed smokers, dig into the
back of drawers and bring them back into the light of day.

Huge collection of Camel Zippo lighters from back when it was legal.
Seems everything I do eventually becomes illegal. <G>

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Re: [GMCnet] What do GMCers do when not working on their GMCs? [message #157073 is a reply to message #157050] Tue, 17 January 2012 13:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I look after these 8 motorcycles that we are constantly, crashing,
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Re: [GMCnet] What do GMCers do when not working on their GMCs? [message #157076 is a reply to message #157073] Tue, 17 January 2012 14:31 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I gave up rebuilding airplanes as it took away,from my GMC fixing' time.

Glenn Giere, Portland OR, K7GAG '73 "Moby the Motorhome" 26'
Re: [GMCnet] What do GMCers do when not working on their GMCs? [message #157077 is a reply to message #157076] Tue, 17 January 2012 14:33 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Re: [GMCnet] What do GMCers do when not working on their GMCs? [message #157080 is a reply to message #157046] Tue, 17 January 2012 15:12 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Interesting thread. I've often wondered too.
 
In the summer, my time is pretty much consumed with the care and keeping of our little monastery on Middle Creek, while in the winter, I love to have the time to study and write on subjects relative to epistemology, the study of knowledge and justified belief. My focus is on collating Eastern mind-set with that of Western thought and science. My favorite books, at this time, are, "Science and the Akashic Field", 'An Integral Theory of Everything', by Dr. Ervin Laszlo, and "Infinites to Eternities", 'The Cosmic Vision of Evolution', by Dr. Manohar Tilak.
 
For those who might be interested in sharing their thoughts on these subjects, my e-mail address is: uziyah@yahoo.com and I often share my thoughts on SufiMystics@yahoogroups.com forum.
 
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Subject: [GMCnet] What do GMCers do when not working on their GMCs?



Thinking that GMCers are interesting people we decided that exploring what they do besides GMC stuff would help explain who they are to the rest of us: http://gmcws.org/blog/?p=533
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Re: What do GMCers do when not working on their GMCs? [message #157082 is a reply to message #157051] Tue, 17 January 2012 16:06 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Hmm... Putting a cavalier steering rack in an old Ford when a lot of people put Pinto racks in old Chevy's!!!

Go figure.

Harry wrote on Tue, 17 January 2012 10:22

Also, I have a 1951 Ford Victoria that I am trying to install a 351W in to, along with Cavalier rack and pinion steering, air conditioning and a pile of other things.




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Re: [GMCnet] What do GMCers do when not working on their GMCs? [message #157084 is a reply to message #157080] Tue, 17 January 2012 16:12 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I went back to work to support my GMC and now I don't have time to use it.

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I restore classic sports and racing cars, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Lotus and Alfa Romeo.
Only work I did to the Explorer this year was to install a new steering column lock to replace the old one that was butchered by some moron who tried to steal it whilst I was away in England last April/May.


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Re: [GMCnet] What do GMCers do when not working on their GMCs? [message #157100 is a reply to message #157051] Tue, 17 January 2012 17:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Sweet.
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> Also, I have a 1951 Ford Victoria that I am trying to install a 351W in
> to, along with Cavalier rack and pinion steering, air conditioning and a
> pile of other things.
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Re: What do GMCers do when not working on their GMCs? [message #157102 is a reply to message #157088] Tue, 17 January 2012 17:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Interesting. When I am not tinkering with one of my cars I am here running record checks on you guys. Never know when I might catch an absconder. Very Happy
Dan,
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When not working on the GMC I collect and tinker on old fly reels and british cars.

As for the Ford -- my brother had a 50 with a Chevrolet 348, three duece set-up -- don't think it had any brakes Smile and for AC we rolled down the windows.

Dennis



Harry wrote on Tue, 17 January 2012 11:22

Also, I have a 1951 Ford Victoria that I am trying to install a 351W in to, along with Cavalier rack and pinion steering, air conditioning and a pile of other things.




Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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I still work as a veterinarian to help pay for the kid's education and a little left over for the GMC.

When I'm not working on the GMC, I still enjoy playing with old Porsches. The GMC is certainly easier to get in and out of however!


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