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Thu, 31 October 2013 14:53  |
Robin Hood
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I read this story...
http://jalopnik.com/meet-the-guy-who-drove-across-the-u-s-in-a-record-28-h-1454092837
Is there a "category" for transcontinental times in vehicles other that
cars? I'm sure there is for airplanes, and probably was for trains. What
about RVs?
Has anyone done the New York to LA trip in an RV and measured the time?
I can't think of a more appropriate RV to do it in than a GMC, adequately
prepped. :)
Mount a third fuel tank, possibly a fourth, put in additional filling
ports, and you'd save tons of time.
I'm not suggesting driving hell-for-leather.... but it might be a fun trip.
if the record is either non-existent or not so fast that it would require
ridiculous speeding.
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1968 Pontiac Catalina "The Cheshire Cat"
1978 GMC Royale motorhome "Pinto Bean"
1977 GMC Palm Beach motorhome "Barn Queen"
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| Re: [GMCnet] Transcontinental record... [message #227930 is a reply to message #227926] |
Thu, 31 October 2013 15:25  |
Lightfoot
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Good idea.
We can turn the back area into a giant fuel cell, and no need for bathroom breaks. Lol sounds neat.if we could just prepare some support vehicle's to refuel us along the way with en route fueling (like the Air Force has in flight)
Chris Lightfoot
Working with a '73 palm beach.
Mary Esther FL
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| Re: [GMCnet] Transcontinental record... [message #227931 is a reply to message #227926] |
Thu, 31 October 2013 15:31 |
John Hunt
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Well, there's the coast-to-coast (NY, NY to Redondo Beach CA) time set in 1975 by Craig Ammerman & Co. in a Travco - 45:36:17 averaging 63 mph. Craig was running the "Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash", aka "Cannonball Run" (of movie fame) and now renamed, shortened, and tamed into a sponsored commercial venture called One Lap of America that's more of an east coast loop.
Here's a link fyi: http://www.onelapofamerica.com/Home.do
And here's an excerpt about them from a 1975 Car and Driver article about Cannonball finishers that year:
17/Bill Brodrick, Algonquin, Illinois; Pal Parker, Maggie Valley, North Carolina; William Jeanes and Craig Ammerman, New York; Time McGrail and Jerry Scarlato, Cincinnati, Ohio; 1975 Travco 270 motor home; 45 hours, 35 minutes; average speed, 63.6 mph: Wizard Bolus & Snopes tactician William Jeanes explained the debacle this way: "Our complicated strategy was built around beating the Bristol. This we succeeded in doing. But how did we know that the Bristol was going to finish in last place?" Led by grizzled Cannonball vets Brodrick and Parker (both on their third run) and aided by C/D Feature Editor Jeanes, trucking expert McGrail and Associated Press Assistant Sports editor Ammerman, and victulated by Cincinnati restaurateur Scarlato—who provided a Coast-to-Coast menu of Neapolitan delights—the Bolus & Snopes entry overcame a refrigerator that tended to spill its guts on sharp left-hand curves and finished a mere 54 minutes behind the motor home record they set in 1972.
John
'76 Eleganza II
1976 Eleganza II,
1969 Lotus Elan Plus 2,
1978 Merlyn Formula Ford,
1981 Lola Sports 2000
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| Re: [GMCnet] Transcontinental record... [message #227935 is a reply to message #227931] |
Thu, 31 October 2013 15:36 |
Robin Hood
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Allright then! That's a start, and do-able!
On Thu, Oct 31, 2013 at 3:31 PM, John Hunt <johnhuntltd@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Well, there's the coast-to-coast (NY, NY to Redondo Beach CA) time set in
> 1975 by Craig Ammerman & Co. in a Travco - 45:56:17 averaging 63 mph.
> Craig was running the "Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy
> Dash", aka "Cannonball Run" (of movie fame) and now renamed, shortened, and
> tamed into a sponsored commercial venture called One Lap of America that's
> more of an east coast loop.
>
> Here's a link fyi: http://www.onelapofamerica.com/Home.do
>
> And here's an excerpt about them from a 1975 Car and Driver article about
> Cannonball finishers that year:
>
> 17/Bill Brodrick, Algonquin, Illinois; Pal Parker, Maggie Valley, North
> Carolina; William Jeanes and Craig Ammerman, New York; Time McGrail and
> Jerry Scarlato, Cincinnati, Ohio; 1975 Travco 270 motor home; 45 hours, 35
> minutes; average speed, 63.6 mph: Wizard Bolus & Snopes tactician William
> Jeanes explained the debacle this way: "Our complicated strategy was built
> around beating the Bristol. This we succeeded in doing. But how did we know
> that the Bristol was going to finish in last place?" Led by grizzled
> Cannonball vets Brodrick and Parker (both on their third run) and aided by
> C/D Feature Editor Jeanes, trucking expert McGrail and Associated Press
> Assistant Sports editor Ammerman, and victulated by Cincinnati restaurateur
> Scarlato—who provided a Coast-to-Coast menu of Neapolitan
> delights—the Bolus & Snopes entry overcame a refrigerator that tended
> to spill its guts on sharp left-hand curves and finished a mere 54 minutes
> behind the motor home record they set i
> n 1972.
>
> John
> '76 Eleganza II
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> 1969 Lotus Elan Plus 2,
> 1978 Merlyn Formula Ford,
> 1981 Lola Sports 2000
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| Re: [GMCnet] Transcontinental record... [message #227939 is a reply to message #227933] |
Thu, 31 October 2013 15:46 |
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ljdavick
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This record must be broken.
I say the Barn Queen is the coach to do it, as it's heritage with Car and Driver, and William Jeanes (I think) makes it the logical heir.
No pressure, Robin...
Larry Davick
Fremont, California
A Mystery Machine
'76 (ish) Palm Beach
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From: "Robin Hood" <loxley@gmail.com>
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Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2013 1:34:18 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Transcontinental record...
With a third fuel tank, that's 150 gallons. You'd need a pickup truck with
a transfer tank and pump with a long hose. I read somewhere that a small
plane stayed aloft for over a month using a truck to pass fuel cans... they
even had a way to change the engine oil in flight.
On Thu, Oct 31, 2013 at 3:25 PM, Chris lightfoot <Clightfoot09@gmail.com>wrote:
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>
> Good idea.
>
> We can turn the back area into a giant fuel cell, and no need for bathroom
> breaks. Lol sounds neat.if we could just prepare some support vehicle's to
> refuel us along the way with en route fueling (like the Air Force has in
> flight)
>
>
>
> --
> Chris Lightfoot
> New GMC enthusiast working with a '73 palm beach.
> Talladega AL
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1978 GMC Royale motorhome "Pinto Bean"
1977 GMC Palm Beach motorhome "Barn Queen"
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| Re: [GMCnet] Transcontinental record... [message #227940 is a reply to message #227939] |
Thu, 31 October 2013 15:49 |
Robin Hood
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Hey, I'm game. Really. Like the Land Speed Record, it could bring some more
awareness of the brand. :)
On Thu, Oct 31, 2013 at 3:46 PM, Larry Davick <ljdavick@comcast.net> wrote:
> This record must be broken.
>
> I say the Barn Queen is the coach to do it, as it's heritage with Car and
> Driver, and William Jeanes (I think) makes it the logical heir.
>
> No pressure, Robin...
>
> Larry Davick
> Fremont, California
> A Mystery Machine
> '76 (ish) Palm Beach
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> From: "Robin Hood" <loxley@gmail.com>
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2013 1:34:18 PM
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Transcontinental record...
>
> With a third fuel tank, that's 150 gallons. You'd need a pickup truck with
> a transfer tank and pump with a long hose. I read somewhere that a small
> plane stayed aloft for over a month using a truck to pass fuel cans... they
> even had a way to change the engine oil in flight.
>
>
> On Thu, Oct 31, 2013 at 3:25 PM, Chris lightfoot <Clightfoot09@gmail.com
> >wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Good idea.
> >
> > We can turn the back area into a giant fuel cell, and no need for
> bathroom
> > breaks. Lol sounds neat.if we could just prepare some support vehicle's
> to
> > refuel us along the way with en route fueling (like the Air Force has in
> > flight)
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Chris Lightfoot
> > New GMC enthusiast working with a '73 palm beach.
> > Talladega AL
> > _______________________________________________
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> Robin Hood
> Jackson, MS
> 2013 Subaru Outback "Top Flight"
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> 1977 GMC Palm Beach motorhome "Barn Queen"
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| Re: [GMCnet] Transcontinental record... [message #227941 is a reply to message #227933] |
Thu, 31 October 2013 16:02 |
Ronald Pottol
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Yeah, 64 days https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flight_endurance_record
On Thu, Oct 31, 2013 at 1:34 PM, Robin Hood <loxley@gmail.com> wrote:
> With a third fuel tank, that's 150 gallons. You'd need a pickup truck with
> a transfer tank and pump with a long hose. I read somewhere that a small
> plane stayed aloft for over a month using a truck to pass fuel cans... they
> even had a way to change the engine oil in flight.
>
>
> On Thu, Oct 31, 2013 at 3:25 PM, Chris lightfoot <Clightfoot09@gmail.com
> >wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Good idea.
> >
> > We can turn the back area into a giant fuel cell, and no need for
> bathroom
> > breaks. Lol sounds neat.if we could just prepare some support vehicle's
> to
> > refuel us along the way with en route fueling (like the Air Force has in
> > flight)
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Chris Lightfoot
> > New GMC enthusiast working with a '73 palm beach.
> > Talladega AL
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> Robin Hood
> Jackson, MS
> 2013 Subaru Outback "Top Flight"
> 1968 Pontiac Catalina "The Cheshire Cat"
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> 1977 GMC Palm Beach motorhome "Barn Queen"
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| Re: [GMCnet] Transcontinental record... [message #227942 is a reply to message #227940] |
Thu, 31 October 2013 16:03 |
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Of course if we did the Pinto Bean you could leave it at Black Rock rentals (?).
I wonder if you could entice William Jeanes to sit in on a leg of the trip, just for continuity's sake?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robin Hood" <loxley@gmail.com>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2013 1:49:13 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Transcontinental record...
Hey, I'm game. Really. Like the Land Speed Record, it could bring some more
awareness of the brand. :)
On Thu, Oct 31, 2013 at 3:46 PM, Larry Davick <ljdavick@comcast.net> wrote:
> This record must be broken.
>
> I say the Barn Queen is the coach to do it, as it's heritage with Car and
> Driver, and William Jeanes (I think) makes it the logical heir.
>
> No pressure, Robin...
>
> Larry Davick
> Fremont, California
> A Mystery Machine
> '76 (ish) Palm Beach
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
> From: "Robin Hood" <loxley@gmail.com>
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2013 1:34:18 PM
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Transcontinental record...
>
> With a third fuel tank, that's 150 gallons. You'd need a pickup truck with
> a transfer tank and pump with a long hose. I read somewhere that a small
> plane stayed aloft for over a month using a truck to pass fuel cans... they
> even had a way to change the engine oil in flight.
>
>
> On Thu, Oct 31, 2013 at 3:25 PM, Chris lightfoot <Clightfoot09@gmail.com
> >wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Good idea.
> >
> > We can turn the back area into a giant fuel cell, and no need for
> bathroom
> > breaks. Lol sounds neat.if we could just prepare some support vehicle's
> to
> > refuel us along the way with en route fueling (like the Air Force has in
> > flight)
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Chris Lightfoot
> > New GMC enthusiast working with a '73 palm beach.
> > Talladega AL
> > _______________________________________________
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> Jackson, MS
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| Re: [GMCnet] Transcontinental record... [message #227954 is a reply to message #227926] |
Thu, 31 October 2013 17:25 |
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How about a trailer with a 500 gallon fuel tank. Plumb it into the coach fuel system. That would prevent any fuel stops. Bathroom would still be intact so no stopping for that. Take Jim Bounds along as your co-driver (he seems to like those marathon driving trips) and all purpose repairman. You could average a speed of 66 miles an hour and break the record. Equip the coach with a DVD player and you could watch "Cannonball Run" during the entire trip. I say go for it.
Bob and Pam Schilling
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| Re: [GMCnet] Transcontinental record... [message #227958 is a reply to message #227926] |
Thu, 31 October 2013 17:38 |
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There was a car in the 50s or early 60s that was outfitted to go long distances without stopping. I believe it towed a fuel trailer and there were Silvertone or "Believe it or not" movies showing them changing a tire while moving. I don't remember enough to find it online.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Transcontinental record... [message #227959 is a reply to message #227954] |
Thu, 31 October 2013 17:39 |
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500 gallons would weigh 3000 pounds and give a range of 5000 miles. That's
overkill. Only need range for 3000 miles. 300 gallons towable tank:
http://www.aaatrailersales.net/#!300-gal-fuel-tank-trailer/cbcy
But. How much time would be saved I wonder? It takes a while to fill up two
50 gallon tanks. Would towing a fuel trailer be worth it, time-wise, or
complexity-wise?
On the flip side, the less time spent refueling means less time going
ridiculously fast, and merely going reasonably fast. :)
On Thu, Oct 31, 2013 at 5:25 PM, Bob Schilling <bschilling@rushmore.com>wrote:
>
>
> How about a trailer with a 500 gallon fuel tank. Plumb it into the coach
> fuel system. That would prevent any fuel stops. Bathroom would still be
> intact so no stopping for that. Take Jim Bounds along as your co-driver (he
> seems to like those marathon driving trips) and all purpose repairman. You
> could average a speed of 66 miles an hour and break the record. Equip the
> coach with a DVD player and you could watch "Cannonball Run" during the
> entire trip. I say go for it.
> --
> Bob and Pam Schilling
> Rapid City, SD
> "78 Royale
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Transcontinental record... [message #227964 is a reply to message #227959] |
Thu, 31 October 2013 17:58 |
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Aren't our tanks supposed to be 25 gallons each?
Mac in OKC
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> On Oct 31, 2013, at 17:39, "Robin Hood" <loxley@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 500 gallons would weigh 3000 pounds and give a range of 5000 miles. That's
> overkill. Only need range for 3000 miles. 300 gallons towable tank:
> http://www.aaatrailersales.net/#!300-gal-fuel-tank-trailer/cbcy
>
> But. How much time would be saved I wonder? It takes a while to fill up two
> 50 gallon tanks. Would towing a fuel trailer be worth it, time-wise, or
> complexity-wise?
>
> On the flip side, the less time spent refueling means less time going
> ridiculously fast, and merely going reasonably fast. :)
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Oct 31, 2013 at 5:25 PM, Bob Schilling <bschilling@rushmore.com>wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> How about a trailer with a 500 gallon fuel tank. Plumb it into the coach
>> fuel system. That would prevent any fuel stops. Bathroom would still be
>> intact so no stopping for that. Take Jim Bounds along as your co-driver (he
>> seems to like those marathon driving trips) and all purpose repairman. You
>> could average a speed of 66 miles an hour and break the record. Equip the
>> coach with a DVD player and you could watch "Cannonball Run" during the
>> entire trip. I say go for it.
>> --
>> Bob and Pam Schilling
>> Rapid City, SD
>> "78 Royale
>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Transcontinental record... [message #227966 is a reply to message #227964] |
Thu, 31 October 2013 18:01 |
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Oh, I thought they were 50 each. Not 50 total. Oops.
On Thu, Oct 31, 2013 at 5:58 PM, D C _Mac_ Macdonald <k2gkk@hotmail.com>wrote:
> Aren't our tanks supposed to be 25 gallons each?
>
> Mac in OKC
> Money Pit
> '76 ex - PB
>
> Sent from my iPad
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> > On Oct 31, 2013, at 17:39, "Robin Hood" <loxley@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > 500 gallons would weigh 3000 pounds and give a range of 5000 miles.
> That's
> > overkill. Only need range for 3000 miles. 300 gallons towable tank:
> > http://www.aaatrailersales.net/#!300-gal-fuel-tank-trailer/cbcy
> >
> > But. How much time would be saved I wonder? It takes a while to fill up
> two
> > 50 gallon tanks. Would towing a fuel trailer be worth it, time-wise, or
> > complexity-wise?
> >
> > On the flip side, the less time spent refueling means less time going
> > ridiculously fast, and merely going reasonably fast. :)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Oct 31, 2013 at 5:25 PM, Bob Schilling <bschilling@rushmore.com
> >wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>
> >> How about a trailer with a 500 gallon fuel tank. Plumb it into the coach
> >> fuel system. That would prevent any fuel stops. Bathroom would still be
> >> intact so no stopping for that. Take Jim Bounds along as your co-driver
> (he
> >> seems to like those marathon driving trips) and all purpose repairman.
> You
> >> could average a speed of 66 miles an hour and break the record. Equip
> the
> >> coach with a DVD player and you could watch "Cannonball Run" during the
> >> entire trip. I say go for it.
> >> --
> >> Bob and Pam Schilling
> >> Rapid City, SD
> >> "78 Royale
> >>
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> > Jackson, MS
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| Re: [GMCnet] Transcontinental record... [message #227971 is a reply to message #227966] |
Thu, 31 October 2013 18:17 |
tphipps
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Additional tanks plus an additional refueling point. Use two pumps at the same time. Rubber external fuel tank down the center line.
100 gallons would be from 800-1000 mile range, only refuel twice. Oil loss might be a problem.
Map app indicates 40 hour trip. No breaks, fueling stops, etc.
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: [GMCnet] Transcontinental record... [message #227986 is a reply to message #227971] |
Thu, 31 October 2013 19:27 |
Lightfoot
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We could add fluids from the interior hatch by redoing the boot. But how can we check/gauge the oil need while the engine is running?
Chris Lightfoot
Working with a '73 palm beach.
Mary Esther FL
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| Re: [GMCnet] Transcontinental record... [message #227989 is a reply to message #227926] |
Thu, 31 October 2013 19:55 |
Jim Galbavy
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Jim Bounds and I did LA to Orlando in 48 hours in a GMC. Never really pushed it too hard. ...just switched off drivers at fuel stops.
Not that hard with two stops for naps in rest areas in Texas and Mississippi to boot. Just wanted to make good time and it just happened.
jim galbavy
'73 x-CL ANNIE
Lake Mary, FL
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