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Mon, 18 March 2013 10:02  |
DrPepper
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I have been looking for something I can do to help somehow.
I am quite handy, and have been doing all kinds of engineering for 40 years.
What are some of the things on the GMC wish List?
I hear the Air Bags are/where an Issue. But it looks like that was solved.
I am currently working on replacement brackets for my Old Air Tank and Compressor. I am not sure how many Compressors and tanks mounted in the left front engine compartment. The brackets look like they are original GMC. Is anyone interested in a set once they are designed and tested?
Phillip Udel - I Own a 1975 Avion
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| Re: Looking to be part of the Community [message #202020 is a reply to message #202017] |
Mon, 18 March 2013 10:22  |
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Welcome! Glad to see another North Carolina neighbor on here. Before anyone else tells you.. you need to add your info on the bottom line.. year, model, location etc. Just helps getting the right info back to you.
Im in Monroe right off 485 if I can help with anything.
Joe
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"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." - Mark Twain.
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| Re: Looking to be part of the Community [message #202022 is a reply to message #202017] |
Mon, 18 March 2013 10:31 |
Dennis S
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| DrPepper wrote on Mon, 18 March 2013 10:02 |
I have been looking for something I can do to help somehow.
I am quite handy, and have been doing all kinds of engineering for 40 years.
What are some of the things on the GMC wish List?
I hear the Air Bags are/where an Issue. But it looks like that was solved.
I am currently working on replacement brackets for my Old Air Tank and Compressor. I am not sure how many Compressors and tanks mounted in the left front engine compartment. The brackets look like they are original GMC. Is anyone interested in a set once they are designed and tested?
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Welcome to the forum.
One great strength of our forum is that everyone contributes where they can and from their own life's experiences.
Post some photos if your new brackets -- we will all be eager to see.
Dennis
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: [GMCnet] Looking to be part of the Community [message #202058 is a reply to message #202035] |
Mon, 18 March 2013 16:07 |
Jerry Wheeler
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Phillip,
As an email user, I read your email, but did not know where you lived. I
guess the forum users could see where you lived. Someone said NC. I
live in Winston-Salem. Are you anywhere nearby?? I have owned 4 GMC's
since 1997; still have 3 of them. One is here at my home in NC and the
other 2 are at my summer home on the Oregon coast. I do almost all my own
work on my main coach. I guess you, as an engineer, have the ability and
skills to do your own work too. If I can be of help, just let me know.
JR Wheeler
On Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 1:22 PM, Dan Gregg <gregg_dan@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> Welcome to the group Phillip. This is the place. As you can see many of us
> are getting ready to head to Dothan, Alabama for a GMC convention. The next
> one is in September and will be in Branson, Mo.
> We are always looking for guys/gals who are good at coming up with
> replacement parts. You will fit right in here. I own a 74. We have two air
> pumps under the refrigerator. Keeps them inside and out of the weather.
> Also have a one gallon air tank under there.
> Dan
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| Re: [GMCnet] Looking to be part of the Community [message #202383 is a reply to message #202346] |
Thu, 21 March 2013 12:44 |
Ken Henderson
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Phillip,
Looks really nice.
Being in Lexington, NC, I presume you know Barry Owen. If so, say hello
for me. If not, you need to look him up -- his GMC(s) should be easy to
find. Haven't seen him at any of the rallies for several years but have
heard he's got several around his shop there.
Ken H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI+ & EBL
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On Thu, Mar 21, 2013 at 9:34 AM, Phillip Udel wrote:
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> It's me Again :)
> So I finished the Viair Bracket last night. Thought I would show it to
> everyone.
> http://www.gmcfabrication.com/Bracket.html
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> and here is a before and After
> http://www.gmcfabrication.com/BAABracket.html
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| Re: [GMCnet] Looking to be part of the Community [message #202403 is a reply to message #202383] |
Thu, 21 March 2013 16:42 |
mojoe
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Ken, is Barry right off 85 where you merge off to winston salem.. I think thats hwy 52?
Joe Kemenczky..
1975 Eleganza ll " Odie " 75,000 miles..
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." - Mark Twain.
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| Re: Looking to be part of the Community [message #202406 is a reply to message #202017] |
Thu, 21 March 2013 17:53 |
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A project someone should tackle is the 'bird cage' structure that supports the instrument panel. They are all failing due to age and the plastic used.... if you fix one spot it breaks somewhere else. Not sure if it could be fabed from aluminum and a jig and welded? Seems like the cost of a mold would be very high to make in plastic.
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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| Re: Looking to be part of the Community [message #202440 is a reply to message #202406] |
Fri, 22 March 2013 08:21 |
DrPepper
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Yes, I was thinking about a complete replacement. There is a guy close to me that makes a Fiberglass Replacement, I want to go see what that looks like, Once I get on the road, that will be once of my first places to go.
Phillip Udel - I Own a 1975 Avion
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| Re: [GMCnet] Looking to be part of the Community [message #202492 is a reply to message #202440] |
Fri, 22 March 2013 22:23 |
David Greenberg
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Phillip have you updated the Registry transferring Barry's ownership
status to yours?
On Fri, Mar 22, 2013 at 9:21 AM, Phillip Udel <admin@salemcorp.com> wrote:
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> Yes, I was thinking about a complete replacement. There is a guy close to me that makes a Fiberglass Replacement, I want to go see what that looks like, Once I get on the road, that will be once of my first places to go.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Looking to be part of the Community [message #202517 is a reply to message #202439] |
Sat, 23 March 2013 18:05 |
Ken Henderson
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Phillip,
Barry and I got together here at Dothan (GMCMI "Convention" -- not
"Nationals" :-) ) yesterday and talked about you -- hope your ears weren't
burning. :-)
Too bad you couldn't be here. Maybe at Branson in Sept? Maybe you'll have
some new GMC products by then. If not, you'll probably pick up some ideas
there.
Ken H.
On Fri, Mar 22, 2013 at 9:19 AM, Phillip Udel wrote:
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> Barry is who I got my GMC From :), I store it at his warehouse, He is a
> great guy, I have learned so much from him in a short time. It was his
> Son's best friend that welded up the bracket for me. He is on his way down
> to Nationals. I could not go because I am not road worthy yet.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Looking to be part of the Community [message #202523 is a reply to message #202517] |
Sat, 23 March 2013 19:11 |
Jerry Wheeler
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Is Barry Owens there?? I was going to go to his shop in Lexington Monday
to deliver some old gas tanks and a used radiator. Guess I will have to
wait until he gets back.
JR Wheeler 78 Royale NC/OR
On Sat, Mar 23, 2013 at 7:05 PM, Ken Henderson <hend4800@bellsouth.net>wrote:
> Phillip,
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> Barry and I got together here at Dothan (GMCMI "Convention" -- not
> "Nationals" :-) ) yesterday and talked about you -- hope your ears weren't
> burning. :-)
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> Too bad you couldn't be here. Maybe at Branson in Sept? Maybe you'll have
> some new GMC products by then. If not, you'll probably pick up some ideas
> there.
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> Ken H.
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> On Fri, Mar 22, 2013 at 9:19 AM, Phillip Udel wrote:
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> > Barry is who I got my GMC From :), I store it at his warehouse, He is a
> > great guy, I have learned so much from him in a short time. It was his
> > Son's best friend that welded up the bracket for me. He is on his way
> down
> > to Nationals. I could not go because I am not road worthy yet.
> > --
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| Re: [GMCnet] Looking to be part of the Community [message #202585 is a reply to message #202523] |
Sun, 24 March 2013 22:14 |
Ken Henderson
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Yes, Barry's here; he and I have spent quite a bit of time together over
the past couple of days. He's very entertaining with his tales of NASCAR
events; drivers; and, most interesting to me, the technical aspects and
rules.
I'll get the info for you, Bdub.
Ken H.
On Sat, Mar 23, 2013 at 8:11 PM, Jerry Wheeler wrote:
> Is Barry Owens there?? I was going to go to his shop in Lexington Monday
> to deliver some old gas tanks and a used radiator. Guess I will have to
> wait until he gets back.
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