| Re: [GMCnet] Looking for happy stories [message #217588] |
Fri, 09 August 2013 18:15  |
p.huber
Messages: 73
Registered: June 2012
Location: Oakland
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I drove my GMC Royale 1978 for 91,000 miles without any problems, except
three vapor locks.
My Alaska trip was the highlight, I fished 240 lbs. filet of halibut, King
and Sockeye Salmon.
I carry almost every spare part and lots of tools just in case I have a
problem. I make fluid changes and all maintenance on time and record
everything on my computer so I have a permanent record of what was done and
what needs to be done. I installed almost all of the newest gadgets
available from our vendors and updated everything with some exceptions I
really do not need. I designed my own heavy duty torsion bars, since I could
not get the frontend of my Royale up to specifications. Also installed my
designed stainless steel side band. Other gadget and improvement are,
pre-oiler, halon firefighting equipment over engine, halon in refrigerator
and generator compartment and at entrance, all together I carry 22 lbs.
halon. The inside was fully restored, including new refrigerator, stove,
microwave, toilet flat panel TV etc.. Manny installed me his fabulous one
ton frontend. Jim K. installed more items, such as rear disc brakes, quad
bags, electric hand brake, electric windshield wipers, aluminum radiator and
many more gadgets.
The best thing is to get together with my friends be it the 49niners,
Western States, International or any GMCer I meet on the road.
I love my GMC, you can't take it with you, so just live longer and and
travel on until the Lord keeps calling you.
Coos Bay is coming up soon, see you there!
Peter Huber, Oakland, CA
GMC Royale 1978 with a soon to installed new Mondello engine
Olds Toronado 1969 show car
MGB 1979 show car
Ford F250 4x4 1979 show truck
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| Re: [GMCnet] Looking for happy stories [message #217602 is a reply to message #217588] |
Fri, 09 August 2013 20:31  |
mschultz
Messages: 113
Registered: September 2010
Location: Maple City, MI
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If you are looking at happy stories, I guess I will chime in. We have had the 'Pickle' for four years now. We have driven it a number of long trips. We have had issues, but always made it through. Every time we get to make an improvement and or replace something that needs attention, it is always a challenge and a doable task. Currently working the front of the engine with all new parts. Last fall I did the top end as a result of a bent valve. The exhaust manifolds were not machinable, so on with the new headers. The new Quad Bags are great. The interior upgrades have been a big treat. The Jim's have never let me down in a pinch. The new ZipDee awning green and great. Thanks Jim K for talking me out of the off brands. The Eagles and BFG's are fantastic. Jim B's brake parts and home made vacuum reservoir make stopping a joy. All the other items are too many to list. So, if you see the 'Pickle with a 68 Volvo 123GT (you guested it, green)in tow heading to the Pacific, than down the coast and into the southwest for the winter, the two people and dog behind the windshield will be us and the springer spaniel.
M Schultz
77 403 Palm Beach
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