| [GMCnet] GMC's The COST is in your Comfort Zone. [message #234416] |
Sun, 29 December 2013 23:13  |
BobDunahugh
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Registered: October 2010
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
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Just some thought's. At the rallies. It's interesting in the different approaches that people take with their GMC's. It really comes down to their comfort zone. This isn't about a right, or wrong. Because there ISN'T a right or wrong. Good, or bad. It's about enjoying yourself your way. There are some that find an inexpensive coach. It could use a paint job maybe. Interior is showing it's age. And the 16.5's are 12 years old. They show up at the rally with a smile on their face. Their welcome mat is out. And not a care in the world. They maintain their GMC in a way that they feel right with. After all. They Changed the oil in the last few years . They think. And their approach on preventative maintenance is, why. They'll fix it as it breaks. The main thing is that their having a good time. It amazes me how well this approach seems to work for some.Then there are people like me. We bought our 78 Royale 12 years ago for about $15,000. Looked nice, and drove well. But when we
bought it. I knew the frig was dead,and it had a burned exhaust valve. Not a real problem, as I have the valve grinding equipment to fix the valve issue. And about 5 hours later. The 403 was running as it should. Changed all the fluids, engine oil, trans, power steering, and brake fluid. New 16 inch tires ( $1,000 ), and the frig ( Another $1,000 ) . We were on the road. Then THE SOUNDS came along.. It's people like me that listen to every LITTLE sound from bumper, to bumper. And then. Was that sound there 5 seconds ago, or not. This raises havoc with my COMFORT ZONE big time. Then came winter. Great time to check EVERYTHING out. And work on my comfort zone. I wanted a 3;70 final drive. I got the ring, and pinion from Applied, as putting differentials together is nothing new to me. Got the final drive all together. I will NEVER EVER do a GMC final drive ring, and pinion EVER EVER gain. I'll have Jim K do it when I go to 4;10. Well the final drive was out. I might as w
ell put a rebuild kit in the trans. Might as well pull the oil panto take a peek inside. New water pump, timing chain, radiator, belts, hoses, front end parts, all new brake parts, quad bags, disc brakes, and now EFI. The reality was that I have done all this on a GMC that didn't need hardly anything done to start with. But. My comfort zone is were I like it. We buy GMC's because we like them. It's a hobby that we enjoy working on, and driving. I think it's important for newbies to be aware of what their taking on. And knowing their own comfort zone. I know of two GMC's that are rotting away. Because the owners didn't think of the financial side of any hobby. You need to define YOUR comfort zone.
Bob Dunahugh4 Yenko's
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