| [GMCnet] Planning to Go Get my GMC [message #296304] |
Sat, 27 February 2016 13:18  |
Tony
Messages: 59
Registered: January 2016
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A bit over a week ago, I had asked for advice on what spares should I
consider for my maiden voyage to deliver my first GMC (and first RV). The
responses and expertise are greatly appreciated. Unfortunately, I was
knocked down hard with the flu and am just now rising to something
resembling a normal human-being. Sorry for the delay, the advice shed
many-o-light on things I had not considered, not surprisingly for a newbie
I guess. Lots to learn, that's for sure. I am still documenting the spares,
upgrades, general advice and generous folks who have offered private
contact. To me, its every bit as good as the BMW air-cooled motorcyle group
(Airheads) I've long been a part of, great knowledge base generously shared
and life long camaraderie.
Another big surprise to me was a few envelopes I received in the mail from
joining the FMCA. All I can say is WOW, what a well-oiled machine with huge
benefits. Heck, I should have joined it when I first started looking at
Travcos, GMCs and Airstreams trying to figure out what will work best for
my interests. Looking forward to meeting people and joining up with the
Dixieland group.
I read this forum through email, works best for me, but have not figured
out where I need to put a profile yet, so I'll put it here for now.
My plan is to rent a one-way car, and drive up so that I can bring my tools
(security blanket), 3-ton jack, jack stands, etc. sometime during the
second week of March, to Minneapolis, MN. I'll probably head through
Indiana (visit relatives near LaFayette, IN). Other than that, I've not
decided on the route back to Watkinsville, GA (outside of Athens, GA). I am
not in a rush, more concerned about getting home safely.
The one mechanical issue I'll need to assess are several pinholes in the
exhaust upon arrival in Minneapolis. I'll replace the whole exhaust (sound
like it may need it, but the seller says it is usable). The Wx looks to be
fairly decent, save for the impending salt bath I'll surely have to torture
the frame with on the way out of the great white north. Does any one live
in the area who could provide info on the roads, temps, etc?
Huge thanks for all the ideas.
Cheers,
Tony (back from the living dead)
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--Tony
Bennett
1978 GMC Eleganza
Watkinsville, Georgia
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