| [GMCnet] Michigan expert wanted [message #73659] |
Fri, 12 February 2010 20:13  |
Richard Lister
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Hi. I am going to look at a GMC just north of Traverse City, MI on the 20th. Does anyone know of someone with GMC experience in that vicinity that could have a look at the coach? Either by going up to the location (I'd pay expenses and a fee if necessary), or at a shop with a lift.
Thanks a lot
Richard
DC
Eyes on a 78 Kingsley
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| Re: [GMCnet] Michigan expert wanted [message #73708 is a reply to message #73659] |
Sat, 13 February 2010 09:20  |
Rick Williams
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Richard
I tried to PM you but it would not accept it. I am in Traverse City now. I may be here on the 20th plus I know some other GMC owners in this area. Send me a PM with your phone number.
Rick
Rick Williams
Bliss, Michigan
1978 Eleganza II
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| Re: [GMCnet] Michigan expert wanted [message #73781 is a reply to message #73708] |
Sun, 14 February 2010 01:14 |
Ken Burton
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Location: Hebron, Indiana
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I tried to PM him also but could not do it. He is a GMCnet emailer so no PM and we can not see his email address. He needs to post it or a phone number.
If you know people up there, that would be better than my suggestion was going to be of a couple of GMCers I know in southwest and south central MI and myself coming up there. It is 310 miles one way for me. (3 hours in my plane or 6 by car).
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] Michigan expert wanted [message #73974 is a reply to message #73956] |
Mon, 15 February 2010 21:44 |
GMCNUSA
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Location: Indianapolis, IN
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One other question. Does anyone out there have a Turbo City TBI? Good/bad/indifferent?
Thanks
Richard
DC
Looking at a 78 Kingsley next weekend
Richard,
I have a Turbo City on my 76 455 it was put on by PO and he did it himself the installation is sloppy but it runs good except it is slowly developing a bogging down when slowing from highway speed. I have been working on other items and have not tried to fix problem. It does not die it boggs down and a few pumps on pedal and off it goes. The failure to accelerate after slowing down is real close to being a problem. From a standing start or any time under 3 mph I can spin front tire most times with out trying. My coach weighs 12000 lb has a 3.55 final drive and a but kicking Dick Paterson 461 cu in with 60000 miles on it. I personally have only been through the Smoky Mountains and flat lands and it gets 9.5 towing 92 Tracker at 65-75 mph. The PO traveled all out west and Alaska and it performed well. If I had a carb I doubt that I would go TBI and I have the skill to install and maintain TBI myself. As others have said there are more important considerations on which coach to buy and TBI vs carb would not be any where neer the top. Things that cost alot more or cannot be changed are more important. Don't hurry go to rallys and look listen and ask you will be warmly welcomed because a happy GMC new owner is good for all owners. Good Luck and keep asking questions.
Larry Dilk
Indianapolis, IN
76 Eleganza II
Patterson 455,Turbo City TBI,
Just LOVE It!
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