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Re: [GMCnet] Rare Vehicle Sighting [message #68429 is a reply to message #68426] |
Sat, 26 December 2009 20:44 |
JohnL455
Messages: 4447 Registered: October 2006 Location: Woodstock, IL
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A good article. They did know something about the TZE. Thanks for pointing it out. I read the Vega and Olds Diesel bashing ones too and left a little post too.
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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Re: [GMCnet] Rare Vehicle Sighting [message #68689 is a reply to message #68684] |
Mon, 28 December 2009 20:49 |
Ken Burton
Messages: 10030 Registered: January 2004 Location: Hebron, Indiana
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Welcome Chris.
We encourage anyone interested the GMC motorhome (owner or not) to stick around and participate. Non-owners, former owners, and SOB (some other brand) owners all have something to contribute to the group.
Again Welcome
Ken B.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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Re: [GMCnet] Rare Vehicle Sighting [message #68720 is a reply to message #68684] |
Tue, 29 December 2009 07:21 |
GMCWiperMan
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Chris,
I'm sure we all appreciate your recognizing our interest in your site. I
didn't mention it in pointing out the GMC article, but I was impressed with
the overall quality of your site. It's been added to my bookmarks.
We also appreciate your helping us to spread the "GMC Word"; despite the
facts that we have a lot of activities and that our coaches always attract a
lot of attention from the public, there seem to be far too many enthusiasts
who don't realize how great the GMC and its community are. Thanks for your
contribution to our publicity efforts.
Ken Henderson
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven
www.gmcwipersetc.com
On Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 9:12 PM, Chris Haak <chaak@autosavant.com> wrote:
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> Guys, I am the Editor-in-Chief of Autosavant as well as the author of the
> article that the OP linked to. I noticed that we had a surge in comments
> (and traffic) on this four month old article, so I eventually found that it
> came from your site.
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> I wanted to drop you all a note to say that I really appreciate the
> information that you've shared on our site and the informative, well-written
> comments. You've certainly added to our discussion there.
>
> Enjoy your GMC Motorhomes, and please don't hesitate to come back to
> Autosavant regularly as we cover cars and the car business.
>
> Chris Haak
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Re: [GMCnet] Rare Vehicle Sighting [message #68723 is a reply to message #68426] |
Tue, 29 December 2009 07:47 |
fred v
Messages: 999 Registered: April 2006 Location: pensacola, fl.
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what is that red Packard pictured on the right side about half way down? is that one of the Studabaker blends?
Fred V
'77 Royale RB 455
P'cola, Fl
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Re: [GMCnet] Rare Vehicle Sighting [message #68844 is a reply to message #68723] |
Tue, 29 December 2009 23:35 |
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Getting off subject here--but I've seen that vehicle somewhere before. My
mind is telling me it was on a trip to Canada in 1954 or so. It appears the
hood/fender are hinged on the front. If it has a 4 cylinder, as I'm trying
to recall, there's a lot of room under the bonnet. Back then those folks
north of the border got some slightly different vehicles. Remember the
Meteor?
So, Fred, it could have been a Packard by Studebaker.
Oh golly. I'm thinking about the first Isetta I saw in 1955. It was the
Italian version. Now that thing was rare and different. The Germans and
English had different models but based on the same body style.
Time to stop thinking about "yesterday".
Byron Songer
1978 Royale by Coachmen
Louisville, KY
Personal - http://web.me.com/bnsonger
Eastern States - http://www.gmceast.com
Fred Veenschoten wrote:
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> what is that red Packard pictured on the right side about half way down? is
> that one of the Studabaker blends?
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Re: [GMCnet] Rare Vehicle Sighting [message #68856 is a reply to message #68720] |
Wed, 30 December 2009 04:06 |
Ken Burton
Messages: 10030 Registered: January 2004 Location: Hebron, Indiana
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GMCWiperMan wrote on Tue, 29 December 2009 07:21 | Chris,
I'm sure we all appreciate your recognizing our interest in your site. I
didn't mention it in pointing out the GMC article, but I was impressed with
the overall quality of your site. It's been added to my bookmarks.
We also appreciate your helping us to spread the "GMC Word"; despite the
facts that we have a lot of activities and that our coaches always attract a
lot of attention from the public, there seem to be far too many enthusiasts
who don't realize how great the GMC and its community are. Thanks for your
contribution to our publicity efforts.
Ken Henderson
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven
www.gmcwipersetc.com
On Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 9:12 PM, Chris Haak <chaak@autosavant.com> wrote:
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> Guys, I am the Editor-in-Chief of Autosavant as well as the author of the
> article that the OP linked to. I noticed that we had a surge in comments
> (and traffic) on this four month old article, so I eventually found that it
> came from your site.
>
> I wanted to drop you all a note to say that I really appreciate the
> information that you've shared on our site and the informative, well-written
> comments. You've certainly added to our discussion there.
>
> Enjoy your GMC Motorhomes, and please don't hesitate to come back to
> Autosavant regularly as we cover cars and the car business.
>
> Chris Haak
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He seems like a very nice fellow. I do not know if he is reading our responses to him, but I hope he stops in again.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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Re: [GMCnet] Rare Vehicle Sighting [message #68935 is a reply to message #68858] |
Wed, 30 December 2009 17:51 |
fred v
Messages: 999 Registered: April 2006 Location: pensacola, fl.
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Oldngray wrote on Wed, 30 December 2009 05:04 |
fred v wrote on Tue, 29 December 2009 08:47 | what is that red Packard pictured on the right side about half way down? is that one of the Studabaker blends?
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According to the photo info it is a 1961 PANHARD not Packard.
French Mfg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panhard_PL_17
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OK, i couldn't make out the lettering. sure looked like Packard and i couldn't find any link to those pic's.
Fred V
'77 Royale RB 455
P'cola, Fl
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Re: [GMCnet] Rare Vehicle Sighting [message #68971 is a reply to message #68958] |
Wed, 30 December 2009 20:26 |
Bob de Kruyff
Messages: 4260 Registered: January 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ
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""Remember when cars had (maybe some still have) a bar from the rear axle on
one side diagonally across to the frame on the other side? "Panhard rod".
Yep, one & the same.
Ken H.""
That's why I thought it was a Citation
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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Re: [GMCnet] Rare Vehicle Sighting [message #68983 is a reply to message #68971] |
Wed, 30 December 2009 21:51 |
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Torsion bar is easier to say than Panhard bar.
Also, know I know why I saw the Panhard in Quebec. It wasn't a trip in 56
but one in 61. There was a lot of snow that January -- in the midwest with
hardly any in the northeast. Global warming?
Byron Songer
1978 Royale by Coachmen
Louisville, KY
Personal - http://web.me.com/bnsonger
Eastern States - http://www.gmceast.com
Bob de Kruyff wrote:
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> ""Remember when cars had (maybe some still have) a bar from the rear axle on
> one side diagonally across to the frame on the other side? "Panhard rod".
> Yep, one & the same.
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> Ken H.""
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> That's why I thought it was a Citation :)
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Re: [GMCnet] Rare Vehicle Sighting [message #68994 is a reply to message #68867] |
Wed, 30 December 2009 23:13 |
Autosavant
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comcast wrote on Wed, 30 December 2009 07:35 | Chris,
Have you found you a GMC yet?
Roger B
77 Birchaven SB
Burns, TN
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Funny!
I am a huge fan of both the GMC Motorhome and of camping. Sadly, monetary, time, and storage availability are all standing in my way at the moment. I now know where to go for information should I ever get the itch to move on one, though!
I have two boys under five at home, so summer 2010 will be the first time that we attempt camping - in a cabin - as a family. If that goes well, we may rent an RV the following summer, but I'm years and many thousands of dollars away from buying one of my own.
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