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| [GMCnet] Pinetop to Coop. [message #183457] |
Thu, 06 September 2012 22:08  |
Jim Decheine
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We left Pinetop, AZ. Tuesday, 9/4, with Old Yeller, our 73 Painted Desert
that we are restoring.
She is going to the Coop for some body work, a new paint job, windshields,
dash, steering wheel & a few other things.
The PO told me when I bought it back in 03 that 52,000 miles was the
original mileage.
Well I believe that to be true as I just put in my first quart of oil after
just over 1,000 miles.
The engine is running about 3600 RPM at 60 miles per hour with the 3.70 FD.
We got 9.8 MPG on the first tank of gas & 9.0 on the 2nd & 3rd tanks of gas
as we had strong cross winds & head winds on the last 2 tanks of gas.
Had 60 to 70 MPH winds with big rain storm in Amarillo yesterday, so we
pulled over for the day. TOO SCARY.
I hardly noticed the cross winds or rut wander as the coach drove flawlessly
even when the big rigs would pass thanks to the Jerry Works alignment
machine as she goes straight down the road without having to fight the
steering wheel.
Yes I paid particular attention to ride height.
I couldn't be happier with this coach.
I had to hit the brakes hard one time on the freeway & was I glad that I put
disc brakes in the rear.
The temps have been in the high 90's across NM. TX. & OK.
Only had one small incident with a slight stall & that was it.
Before we left I installed wind deflectors behind the grill to the radiator.
I've only heard the fan engage 3 time since we left with the temp gauge
reading normal all the way.
Some of you remember the last time you saw this coach at the Ajo Rally, it
was still on blocks.
Well the next time you see it, you won't recognize it.
Maybe Jim will post some pics on the Daily Pose.
JADE
73 23' ?? 73 26' Painted Desert
Ajo, AZ
KC7QGC
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| Re: [GMCnet] Pinetop to Coop. [message #183464 is a reply to message #183457] |
Thu, 06 September 2012 22:39  |
powerjon
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Jim,
You tack has got to be way off! A 3.70 gear at 60 MPH should be
running 2760 RPM. Unless you stuck in 2nd Gear which doesn't sound
like it on the gas millage you're getting.
See chart here:
http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/606
JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
Michigan
On Sep 6, 2012, at 11:08 PM, Jim Decheine wrote:
> We left Pinetop, AZ. Tuesday, 9/4, with Old Yeller, our 73 Painted
> Desert
> that we are restoring.
> She is going to the Coop for some body work, a new paint job,
> windshields,
> dash, steering wheel & a few other things.
> The PO told me when I bought it back in 03 that 52,000 miles was the
> original mileage.
> Well I believe that to be true as I just put in my first quart of
> oil after
> just over 1,000 miles.
> The engine is running about 3600 RPM at 60 miles per hour with the
> 3.70 FD.
> We got 9.8 MPG on the first tank of gas & 9.0 on the 2nd & 3rd tanks
> of gas
> as we had strong cross winds & head winds on the last 2 tanks of gas.
> Had 60 to 70 MPH winds with big rain storm in Amarillo yesterday, so
> we
> pulled over for the day. TOO SCARY.
> I hardly noticed the cross winds or rut wander as the coach drove
> flawlessly
> even when the big rigs would pass thanks to the Jerry Works alignment
> machine as she goes straight down the road without having to fight the
> steering wheel.
> Yes I paid particular attention to ride height.
> I couldn't be happier with this coach.
> I had to hit the brakes hard one time on the freeway & was I glad
> that I put
> disc brakes in the rear.
> The temps have been in the high 90's across NM. TX. & OK.
> Only had one small incident with a slight stall & that was it.
> Before we left I installed wind deflectors behind the grill to the
> radiator.
> I've only heard the fan engage 3 time since we left with the temp
> gauge
> reading normal all the way.
> Some of you remember the last time you saw this coach at the Ajo
> Rally, it
> was still on blocks.
> Well the next time you see it, you won't recognize it.
> Maybe Jim will post some pics on the Daily Pose.
> JADE
> 73 23' ?? 73 26' Painted Desert
> Ajo, AZ
> KC7QGC
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Pinetop to Coop. [message #183472 is a reply to message #183464] |
Fri, 07 September 2012 00:03 |
jimk
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Registered: July 2006
Location: Belmont, CA
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Jim,
Drive carefully,
I'll be looking forward to seeing the fine paint job that will be coming
out from Jim B's shop.
On Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 8:39 PM, John Wright <powerjon@chartermi.net> wrote:
> Jim,
> You tack has got to be way off! A 3.70 gear at 60 MPH should be
> running 2760 RPM. Unless you stuck in 2nd Gear which doesn't sound
> like it on the gas millage you're getting.
>
> See chart here:
>
> http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/606
>
> JR Wright
> 78 Buskirk Stretch
> Michigan
>
>
> On Sep 6, 2012, at 11:08 PM, Jim Decheine wrote:
>
> > We left Pinetop, AZ. Tuesday, 9/4, with Old Yeller, our 73 Painted
> > Desert
> > that we are restoring.
> > She is going to the Coop for some body work, a new paint job,
> > windshields,
> > dash, steering wheel & a few other things.
> > The PO told me when I bought it back in 03 that 52,000 miles was the
> > original mileage.
> > Well I believe that to be true as I just put in my first quart of
> > oil after
> > just over 1,000 miles.
> > The engine is running about 3600 RPM at 60 miles per hour with the
> > 3.70 FD.
> > We got 9.8 MPG on the first tank of gas & 9.0 on the 2nd & 3rd tanks
> > of gas
> > as we had strong cross winds & head winds on the last 2 tanks of gas.
> > Had 60 to 70 MPH winds with big rain storm in Amarillo yesterday, so
> > we
> > pulled over for the day. TOO SCARY.
> > I hardly noticed the cross winds or rut wander as the coach drove
> > flawlessly
> > even when the big rigs would pass thanks to the Jerry Works alignment
> > machine as she goes straight down the road without having to fight the
> > steering wheel.
> > Yes I paid particular attention to ride height.
> > I couldn't be happier with this coach.
> > I had to hit the brakes hard one time on the freeway & was I glad
> > that I put
> > disc brakes in the rear.
> > The temps have been in the high 90's across NM. TX. & OK.
> > Only had one small incident with a slight stall & that was it.
> > Before we left I installed wind deflectors behind the grill to the
> > radiator.
> > I've only heard the fan engage 3 time since we left with the temp
> > gauge
> > reading normal all the way.
> > Some of you remember the last time you saw this coach at the Ajo
> > Rally, it
> > was still on blocks.
> > Well the next time you see it, you won't recognize it.
> > Maybe Jim will post some pics on the Daily Pose.
> > JADE
> > 73 23' ?? 73 26' Painted Desert
> > Ajo, AZ
> > KC7QGC
> >
> > _______________________________________________
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| Re: [GMCnet] Pinetop to Coop. [message #183491 is a reply to message #183472] |
Fri, 07 September 2012 07:09 |
Jim Bounds
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Registered: January 2004
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Yea, we've got the porch light on for Jim, can't wait to get our hands on the coach for exterior. I appreciate Jim D. bringing the coach to us. Some would say it's a waste of gas money, you just wait til you see the finish, I will make sure his $ is not wasted!
Look at it this way, did you buy a vintage motorhome to do everything on the cheap? Do it right,, do it once and you will be surprised on the value of your investment. Do something less and that's what you will have-- something less!
My painter, Kevin, has been with me doing paint work on GMC's for over 13 years-- he knows the coach, the SMC and aluminum materials. He knows how to paint something big. These are not trucks or buses-- these are big sports cars and that's how they need to be treated. I'll get off the box but I think Jim is being very effective with his exterior refinishing dollar.
You bet we'll be posting pics on the Pose, we are doing some great projects right now and Jim's coach figures in there too.
See what you think when we're done,
Jim Bounds
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From: Jim Kanomata <jimkanomata@gmail.com>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Friday, September 7, 2012 1:03 AM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Pinetop to Coop.
Jim,
Drive carefully,
I'll be looking forward to seeing the fine paint job that will be coming
out from Jim B's shop.
On Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 8:39 PM, John Wright <powerjon@chartermi.net> wrote:
> Jim,
> You tack has got to be way off! A 3.70 gear at 60 MPH should be
> running 2760 RPM. Unless you stuck in 2nd Gear which doesn't sound
> like it on the gas millage you're getting.
>
> See chart here:
>
> http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/606
>
> JR Wright
> 78 Buskirk Stretch
> Michigan
>
>
> On Sep 6, 2012, at 11:08 PM, Jim Decheine wrote:
>
> > We left Pinetop, AZ. Tuesday, 9/4, with Old Yeller, our 73 Painted
> > Desert
> > that we are restoring.
> > She is going to the Coop for some body work, a new paint job,
> > windshields,
> > dash, steering wheel & a few other things.
> > The PO told me when I bought it back in 03 that 52,000 miles was the
> > original mileage.
> > Well I believe that to be true as I just put in my first quart of
> > oil after
> > just over 1,000 miles.
> > The engine is running about 3600 RPM at 60 miles per hour with the
> > 3.70 FD.
> > We got 9.8 MPG on the first tank of gas & 9.0 on the 2nd & 3rd tanks
> > of gas
> > as we had strong cross winds & head winds on the last 2 tanks of gas.
> > Had 60 to 70 MPH winds with big rain storm in Amarillo yesterday, so
> > we
> > pulled over for the day. TOO SCARY.
> > I hardly noticed the cross winds or rut wander as the coach drove
> > flawlessly
> > even when the big rigs would pass thanks to the Jerry Works alignment
> > machine as she goes straight down the road without having to fight the
> > steering wheel.
> > Yes I paid particular attention to ride height.
> > I couldn't be happier with this coach.
> > I had to hit the brakes hard one time on the freeway & was I glad
> > that I put
> > disc brakes in the rear.
> > The temps have been in the high 90's across NM. TX. & OK.
> > Only had one small incident with a slight stall & that was it.
> > Before we left I installed wind deflectors behind the grill to the
> > radiator.
> > I've only heard the fan engage 3 time since we left with the temp
> > gauge
> > reading normal all the way.
> > Some of you remember the last time you saw this coach at the Ajo
> > Rally, it
> > was still on blocks.
> > Well the next time you see it, you won't recognize it.
> > Maybe Jim will post some pics on the Daily Pose.
> > JADE
> > 73 23' ?? 73 26' Painted Desert
> > Ajo, AZ
> > KC7QGC
> >
> > _______________________________________________
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http://www.appliedgmc.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] Pinetop to Coop. [message #183492 is a reply to message #183491] |
Fri, 07 September 2012 07:28 |
Steven Ferguson
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Keep those reports coming Jim. Love a success story!
On 9/7/12, Jim Bounds <gmccoop@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Yea, we've got the porch light on for Jim, can't wait to get our hands on
> the coach for exterior. I appreciate Jim D. bringing the coach to us. Some
> would say it's a waste of gas money, you just wait til you see the finish, I
> will make sure his $ is not wasted!
>
> Look at it this way, did you buy a vintage motorhome to do everything on the
> cheap? Do it right,, do it once and you will be surprised on the value of
> your investment. Do something less and that's what you will have--
> something less!
>
> My painter, Kevin, has been with me doing paint work on GMC's for over 13
> years-- he knows the coach, the SMC and aluminum materials. He knows how to
> paint something big. These are not trucks or buses-- these are big sports
> cars and that's how they need to be treated. I'll get off the box but I
> think Jim is being very effective with his exterior refinishing dollar.
>
> You bet we'll be posting pics on the Pose, we are doing some great projects
> right now and Jim's coach figures in there too.
>
> See what you think when we're done,
>
> Jim Bounds
> -
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Jim Kanomata <jimkanomata@gmail.com>
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Sent: Friday, September 7, 2012 1:03 AM
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Pinetop to Coop.
>
> Jim,
> Drive carefully,
> I'll be looking forward to seeing the fine paint job that will be coming
> out from Jim B's shop.
>
> On Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 8:39 PM, John Wright <powerjon@chartermi.net> wrote:
>
>> Jim,
>> You tack has got to be way off! A 3.70 gear at 60 MPH should be
>> running 2760 RPM. Unless you stuck in 2nd Gear which doesn't sound
>> like it on the gas millage you're getting.
>>
>> See chart here:
>>
>> http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/606
>>
>> JR Wright
>> 78 Buskirk Stretch
>> Michigan
>>
>>
>> On Sep 6, 2012, at 11:08 PM, Jim Decheine wrote:
>>
>> > We left Pinetop, AZ. Tuesday, 9/4, with Old Yeller, our 73 Painted
>> > Desert
>> > that we are restoring.
>> > She is going to the Coop for some body work, a new paint job,
>> > windshields,
>> > dash, steering wheel & a few other things.
>> > The PO told me when I bought it back in 03 that 52,000 miles was the
>> > original mileage.
>> > Well I believe that to be true as I just put in my first quart of
>> > oil after
>> > just over 1,000 miles.
>> > The engine is running about 3600 RPM at 60 miles per hour with the
>> > 3.70 FD.
>> > We got 9.8 MPG on the first tank of gas & 9.0 on the 2nd & 3rd tanks
>> > of gas
>> > as we had strong cross winds & head winds on the last 2 tanks of gas.
>> > Had 60 to 70 MPH winds with big rain storm in Amarillo yesterday, so
>> > we
>> > pulled over for the day. TOO SCARY.
>> > I hardly noticed the cross winds or rut wander as the coach drove
>> > flawlessly
>> > even when the big rigs would pass thanks to the Jerry Works alignment
>> > machine as she goes straight down the road without having to fight the
>> > steering wheel.
>> > Yes I paid particular attention to ride height.
>> > I couldn't be happier with this coach.
>> > I had to hit the brakes hard one time on the freeway & was I glad
>> > that I put
>> > disc brakes in the rear.
>> > The temps have been in the high 90's across NM. TX. & OK.
>> > Only had one small incident with a slight stall & that was it.
>> > Before we left I installed wind deflectors behind the grill to the
>> > radiator.
>> > I've only heard the fan engage 3 time since we left with the temp
>> > gauge
>> > reading normal all the way.
>> > Some of you remember the last time you saw this coach at the Ajo
>> > Rally, it
>> > was still on blocks.
>> > Well the next time you see it, you won't recognize it.
>> > Maybe Jim will post some pics on the Daily Pose.
>> > JADE
>> > 73 23' ?? 73 26' Painted Desert
>> > Ajo, AZ
>> > KC7QGC
>> >
>> > _______________________________________________
>> > GMCnet mailing list
>> > Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>> > http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
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> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] Pinetop to Coop. [message #183563 is a reply to message #183535] |
Fri, 07 September 2012 15:19 |
James Hupy
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Either that or his speedometer has a huge error, like it might if he did
not put the little gearbox on the cable. Heck, Texas has a real high speed
limit, he might not notice. (grin)
Jim Hupy
Salem, OR (presently in Deer Lodge, Montana. Crossed the continental
divide, 6393 feet elevation, 403 just hunkered down and carried us over
without missing a lick.)
On Sep 7, 2012 10:46 AM, "Hal Kading" <halkading@fastwave.biz> wrote:
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>
> Jim,
>
> Sounds like your tack is set for 6 cyl instead of 8.
>
> Hal Kading 78 Buskirk Las Cruces NM
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