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Don Hart
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> 1. Re: Alcoa Wheels (Mike Miller)
> 2. Re: Is there really quartzite going on? (tmaki)
> 3. Re: Jacking the GMC up (Mike Miller)
> 4. Re: BF Goodrich Commercial T/As (Mike Miller)
> 5. Re: Is there really quartzite going on? (Chris Choffat)
> 6. Re: Is there really quartzite going on? (James Hupy)
> 7. Re: Dwayne's ramps (Dwayne Jacobson)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:52:25 -0600
> From: Mike Miller <m000035@gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Alcoa Wheels
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
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> Robert Mueller wrote on Sat, 28 January 2012 05:31
>> ...
>> Here's a link to the Alcoa Wheel Fitment guide published in 2001.
>>
>> http://www.southwestwheel.com/pictures5/LTFitment-Screen_10-18-01.pdf
>>
>> No 160201 listed, however, 160301 is listed. ...
>
>
> Looks like the 160301 is a 16x6 inch wheel but it is heavier, has 10 lugs
> and a much larger pilot hole.
>
> It looks like it was part of the same recall as the ones for our coaches.
>
> --
> Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
> (#1)'73 26' exPainted D. -- (#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23'
> Birchaven Side Bath
> http://m000035.blogspot.com
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:54:30 -0800
> From: tmaki <tmaki@earthlink.net>
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Is there really quartzite going on?
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
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> On 1/27/2012 8:46 PM, Dan Gregg wrote:
>>
>>
>>Its a great place to just forget who you are and
>> enjoy each day as it comes.
>
>
> Exactly. That's the real reason to go. The commercial stuff
> is just peripheral.
>
>
>
> Toby Maki
> '73 Glacier 230
> Riverside, CA
>
>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:18:29 -0600
> From: Mike Miller <m000035@gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Jacking the GMC up
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
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> Ken Burton wrote on Fri, 27 January 2012 22:06
>> ...
>> If jacking the rear, do not forget to deflate the air bag after you have
>> raised the coach a little and have some of the weight of the coach on the
>> jack. You do not want to over compress the shock by jacking the coach too
>> high with air pressure on the bag. ...
>
>
> You can to this "automagically" by leaving the system in travel.
>
> As the coach is raised by the jacks, the system releases air from the bag
> attempting to lower the coach back to ride height. With enough time, it
> will fully deflate the bags.
>
> When the coach is lowered it will go all the way down then the system will
> pump up the bags and lift the coach off the jacks. The power level will do
> the first part with no power but will need power, or compressed air, to
> raise off the jacks. The EL systems would need to be left in accessory to
> power the system.
> --
> Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
> (#1)'73 26' exPainted D. -- (#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23'
> Birchaven Side Bath
> http://m000035.blogspot.com
>
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:38:43 -0600
> From: Mike Miller <m000035@gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] BF Goodrich Commercial T/As
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
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> Gary Berry wrote on Sat, 28 January 2012 07:33
>> ... They wore evenly across the tread. These started out on the front
>> bogies. Last year I transferred them to the front and put new ones on
>> all 4 bogie tires. ...
>
>
> On most coaches the mid position is the hardest on the tires. With the
> normal flex in the boogies they see the most scuffing in the turns... and
> that is if you boogie pins and arms are all "up to snuff!" The mid position
> is also the ones that normally get banged into curbs and other harsh
> treatment.
>
> That is why is suggest that if you are picking up "two every two years" the
> tire be rotated from front to rear to mid then spares. I do not want a tire
> I banged into a curb to still be on the coach up to four years later! (With
> the damaged steel cords... rusting inside the casing of the tire.)
>
> Granted, I haven't been able to follow my own advice as I have had to by 6
> at each of my two tire purchases.
>
> But I am putting away $12.50 a month for tires. "2 every 2" or "6 every
> 6"... I should have what I need when I need it. (If you need wheels and
> tires, put away $25 a month.)
> --
> Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
> (#1)'73 26' exPainted D. -- (#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23'
> Birchaven Side Bath
> http://m000035.blogspot.com
>
>
> ------------------------------
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> Message: 5
> Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:39:29 -0600
> From: Chris Choffat <cchoffataz@yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Is there really quartzite going on?
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
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>
>
> Been trying to get ready for the Bluegrass Fest, but people around me are
> unreliable, inconsistent, and just plain f*kn in my way.
>
> Also, is it too much to ask of a contractor to just show up when they are
> supposed to and do the job right as opposed to showing up when they want to
> and get in my way?
>
> Argghhhh.....
>
> A friend of mine recently told me, life is too short to spend it with people
> who haven't got their shit together.
>
> Hell or High water, I'm gonna make it there tonight.
> --
> -Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
> Scottsdale, AZ
> "The Escape Pod" A 77 Ex-Kingsley Featuring: Olds 455, Manny Power Drive,
> 3:21, Rockwell, Jim B QJET, Quadra bag. Still needs paint!
>
> Photosite: Chrisc "It has Begun"
>
>
> ------------------------------
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> Message: 6
> Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:55:43 -0800
> From: James Hupy <jamesh1296@gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Is there really quartzite going on?
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
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> Chris, I recently had a reverse experience with contractors. I went to the
> Home show and ran into a propane dealer. They must have been hungry or
> something. I talked to them on Saturday. Monday, they showed up, estimated
> the job. (I had purchased a hanging modine gas heater from one of my car
> club buddies that never used it.) Wednesday, they called late in the day
> and said they were not going to get there before dark, but would be there
> the next morning. Next morning, 2 trucks with 1 tech in each showed up on
> time. They set a propane tank, plumbed the heater in, cut the stack
> opening, provided and installed the stack, tested and adjusted the burners,
> cleaned up and called the delivery truck for the propane, which came about
> an hour after the first 2 left. About 11:00 AM. Billed me for time and
> materials used, plus labor for one guy only. Total bill about $400.00. And
> now I have heat in my 28 degree shop. Hooray. Great service in my book.
> When work is slow, the flakes kinda spend their days in watering holes
> consuming adult beverages and commiserating each other. The good ones stay
> busy by chasing work any way they can. I am a happy camper, working in a
> warm shop when it is freezing outside. Sorry about your experience, nothing
> worse.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, OR
> 78 GMc Royale 403
>
> On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 9:39 AM, Chris Choffat <cchoffataz@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Been trying to get ready for the Bluegrass Fest, but people around me are
>> unreliable, inconsistent, and just plain f*kn in my way.
>>
>> Also, is it too much to ask of a contractor to just show up when they are
>> supposed to and do the job right as opposed to showing up when they want
>> to
>> and get in my way?
>>
>> Argghhhh.....
>>
>> A friend of mine recently told me, life is too short to spend it with
>> people who haven't got their shit together.
>>
>> Hell or High water, I'm gonna make it there tonight.
>> --
>> -Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
>> Scottsdale, AZ
>> "The Escape Pod" A 77 Ex-Kingsley Featuring: Olds 455, Manny Power Drive,
>> 3:21, Rockwell, Jim B QJET, Quadra bag. Still needs paint!
>>
>> Photosite: Chrisc "It has Begun"
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> Message: 7
> Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:58:33 -0800
> From: Dwayne Jacobson <dwayne@havenproperties.ca>
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Dwayne's ramps
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> Ken;
>
> The fence line you see is 2foot 8 inches inside my property line. I will
> knock off the top of the fence and build an elevated walk along the side.
> I have left openings in the ramp in the front and drivers side. This will
> allow me to insert 2x6 projecting then lay a plank on top for the times
> I need to work on those sides. I will be installing mirrors on the garage
> - drivers side and a up front post for the passenger side to help guide me
> on and off.
> Side rails - I will be adding side rails but will have sections I can
> remove once the coach is seated. I had already thought that these would
> need to be
> removable in certain sections.
> I used the treated wood because I can easily work with wood. It also is
> the same material I have in my landscaping. IF the City ever says anything
> I will
> tell them I am building a large planter!!!!! to fit in with my other
> landscaping.
> The road out front slopes approx 8" from left to right. The way it is now
> I might get hung up on the left side rear and if so I'll need to add
> another couple inches
> to the top layer. Once it drys out up here I will cover the top of the
> ramp with a layer of treated Ply then a layer of granulated torch on
> roofing. This will
> add protection to the wood plus give some grip to the surface.
> It is 32 degrees here this morning but I am heading outside to get the
> basic ramp finished. Will take more pics.
> Regards
> Dwayne J.
> White Rock
> Building ME an Ramp! (taking about 40 days)
>
>
> On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 6:26 AM, Ken Henderson
> <hend4800@bellsouth.net>wrote:
>
>> Hmmm...that kinda shoots down my suggestion about location, doesn't it?
>> :-)
>>
>> Ken H.
>>
>> On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 9:23 AM, Steve Southworth wrote:
>>
>> >
>> >
>> > Dwayne sent me another pic that I have posted.
>> > --
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> --
> Dwayne Jacobson
> Haven Properties
> Ph: 604-538-3823 Ext 22
> Fax: 604-538-5845
> Cell: 604-644-8090
> dwayne@havenproperties.ca
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