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Sat, 20 February 2010 20:21  |
jimk
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Monday we should see the 77Royal pull into our place so that we can
start the first phase of their project.
We will be gutting out the interior, then working on the drive train for them.
After that, it will be driven to Spokane,WA for an interior work then
to Southern CA for a paint job.
Jim Bounds will be keeping his eyes and fingers on the project to make
sure it is not going to become a disaster.
Miguel Mendez went over to North Hollywood to do some work on the
coach so it will make it up to our place in Northern
CA.
Our guys have been advised that they will be involved in the filming
and be seen by people accross the country.
I could not get away to go to Japan to get my eyes rounded so I would
blend in with our crew.
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Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
jimk@appliedairfilters.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] R V Buddies Project coach [message #74516 is a reply to message #74505] |
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Jim,
This should be an interesting project, I've watched their videos and I'm so
- so about these guys.
The show host was OK but the guy in the blue tee shirt struck me as what
Aussies refer to as "up himself!"
http://www.rvbuddiesonline.com/the-first-gmc-video/
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Jim Kanomata
Sent: Sunday, 21 February 2010 1:22 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] R V Buddies Project coach
Monday we should see the 77Royal pull into our place so that we can
start the first phase of their project.
We will be gutting out the interior, then working on the drive train for
them.
After that, it will be driven to Spokane,WA for an interior work then
to Southern CA for a paint job.
Jim Bounds will be keeping his eyes and fingers on the project to make
sure it is not going to become a disaster.
Miguel Mendez went over to North Hollywood to do some work on the
coach so it will make it up to our place in Northern
CA.
Our guys have been advised that they will be involved in the filming
and be seen by people accross the country.
I could not get away to go to Japan to get my eyes rounded so I would
blend in with our crew.
--
Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
jimk@appliedairfilters.com
http://www.appliedgmc.com
1-800-752-7502
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Sydney, Australia
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'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] R V Buddies Project coach [message #74533 is a reply to message #74516] |
Sun, 21 February 2010 10:48 |
UziYaH
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I almost ran our and fell on my sword after watching this video. They say what about our beautiful coach's? Like hell! ....but then I realized I'm thinking like their grandpas. 'Beauty is in the eye of the beholder'. Such is life.
As wisdom is validated by her children, we will have to just wait and see how they 'improve' on the classic design of our GMC's.
Thanks Rob.
Howard Nylander
Royale Class of ‘78’, ‘Rocinante’
Afton, Tn.
--- On Sun, 2/21/10, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
From: Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au>
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] R V Buddies Project coach
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Date: Sunday, February 21, 2010, 3:25 AM
Jim,
This should be an interesting project, I've watched their videos and I'm so
- so about these guys.
The show host was OK but the guy in the blue tee shirt struck me as what
Aussies refer to as "up himself!"
http://www.rvbuddiesonline.com/the-first-gmc-video/
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Jim Kanomata
Sent: Sunday, 21 February 2010 1:22 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] R V Buddies Project coach
Monday we should see the 77Royal pull into our place so that we can
start the first phase of their project.
We will be gutting out the interior, then working on the drive train for
them.
After that, it will be driven to Spokane,WA for an interior work then
to Southern CA for a paint job.
Jim Bounds will be keeping his eyes and fingers on the project to make
sure it is not going to become a disaster.
Miguel Mendez went over to North Hollywood to do some work on the
coach so it will make it up to our place in Northern
CA.
Our guys have been advised that they will be involved in the filming
and be seen by people accross the country.
I could not get away to go to Japan to get my eyes rounded so I would
blend in with our crew.
--
Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
jimk@appliedairfilters.com
http://www.appliedgmc.com
1-800-752-7502
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| Re: [GMCnet] R V Buddies Project coach [message #74542 is a reply to message #74533] |
Sun, 21 February 2010 11:28 |
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| UziYaH wrote on Sun, 21 February 2010 11:48 |
I almost ran our and fell on my sword after watching this video. They say what about our beautiful coach's? Like hell! ....but then I realized I'm thinking like their grandpas. 'Beauty is in the eye of the beholder'. Such is life.
As wisdom is validated by her children, we will have to just wait and see how they 'improve' on the classic design of our GMC's.
Thanks Rob.
Howard Nylander
Royale Class of '78', 'Rocinante'
Afton, Tn.
Howard,
I agree with you. I don't want them working on my coach. The fellow in the blue shirt wanted to be the expert but he had some things wrong. Guess he just wasn't old enough to understand.
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| Re: [GMCnet] R V Buddies Project coach [message #74544 is a reply to message #74533] |
Sun, 21 February 2010 11:44 |
C Boyd
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| UziYaH wrote on Sun, 21 February 2010 11:48 |
I almost ran our and fell on my sword after watching this video. They say what about our beautiful coach's? Like hell! ....but then I realized I'm thinking like their grandpas. 'Beauty is in the eye of the beholder'. Such is life.
As wisdom is validated by her children, we will have to just wait and see how they 'improve' on the classic design of our GMC's.
Thanks Rob.
Howard Nylander
Royale Class of '78', 'Rocinante'
Afton, Tn.
--- On Sun, 2/21/10, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
From: Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au>
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] R V Buddies Project coach
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Date: Sunday, February 21, 2010, 3:25 AM
Jim,
This should be an interesting project, I've watched their videos and I'm so
- so about these guys.
The show host was OK but the guy in the blue tee shirt struck me as what
Aussies refer to as "up himself!"
http://www.rvbuddiesonline.com/the-first-gmc-video/
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Jim Kanomata
Sent: Sunday, 21 February 2010 1:22 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] R V Buddies Project coach
Monday we should see the 77Royal pull into our place so that we can
start the first phase of their project.
We will be gutting out the interior, then working on the drive train for
them.
After that, it will be driven to Spokane,WA for an interior work then
to Southern CA for a paint job.
Jim Bounds will be keeping his eyes and fingers on the project to make
sure it is not going to become a disaster.
Miguel Mendez went over to North Hollywood to do some work on the
coach so it will make it up to our place in Northern
CA.
Our guys have been advised that they will be involved in the filming
and be seen by people accross the country.
I could not get away to go to Japan to get my eyes rounded so I would
blend in with our crew.
--
Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
jimk@appliedairfilters.com
http://www.appliedgmc.com
1-800-752-7502
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Howard: You sure have a way with words. I also am curious about some of the stuff that will "improve" the design. Changing the gas fill to the pass side? Doesn`t this mean mirror imaging the gas tanks? or can they just be turned around? What about the exhaust, won`t it have to run down the drivers side? Pulling up to a pump island and opening the door against the pumps? Yes it will be expensive and unique but "improved"? I wonder what is going to happen when it is finished and they go to DMV in California to get inspected? It really reminds me of my "new improved $40,000 leg prosthesis". Looks good on paper, but walks like crap.
I am not trying to put anybody down for making their coach unique and improved. I hope we all learn from their experiences.
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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| Re: [GMCnet] R V Buddies Project coach [message #74545 is a reply to message #74539] |
Sun, 21 February 2010 11:41 |
jimk
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Fortunately they do not touch the coach.
They did not get it when Miguel Mendez told them that they should have
a better fan clutch before driving to our place. If they cook the
engine, I'm not donating Engine and labor.
We know we will never get back much for all that we will put out. Wes
@ Cinnabar indicated that they are the only people that can do things
correctly.
I'll try to keep my mouth shut and my eyes open. Jim Bounds at least
has round eyes so you do not notice his mouth when it is open most of
the time.
Manny Trovao might get into this if we trick him.
On Sun, Feb 21, 2010 at 9:17 AM, Jon Payne <embrep@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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> Rob, I had the same thought about the video as you did! I don't think I would want him working on my GMC!
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> Jon
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| Re: [GMCnet] R V Buddies Project coach [message #74581 is a reply to message #74505] |
Sun, 21 February 2010 16:53 |
Rick Williams
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They also mention removing the rub rail and smoothing the area. I know that some of you have done that but I have heard somewhere that because one side is aluminum and the other side is fiberglass ( I know that it is not fiberglass but I am blank on what it is) the thermal expansion is different and the "improvement" will crack. What has been your experience?
Rick
Rick Williams
Bliss, Michigan
1978 Eleganza II
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| Re: [GMCnet] R V Buddies Project coach [message #74584 is a reply to message #74544] |
Sun, 21 February 2010 17:27 |
shawnee
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[quote
Howard: You sure have a way with words. I also am curious about some of the stuff that will "improve" the design. Changing the gas fill to the pass side? Doesn`t this mean mirror imaging the gas tanks? or can they just be turned around? What about the exhaust, won`t it have to run down the drivers side? Pulling up to a pump island and opening the door against the pumps? Yes it will be expensive and unique but "improved"? I wonder what is going to happen when it is finished and they go to DMV in California to get inspected? It really reminds me of my "new improved $40,000 leg prosthesis". Looks good on paper, but walks like crap.
I am not trying to put anybody down for making their coach unique and improved. I hope we all learn from their experiences.[/quote]
Chuck,
Don't bad mouth that prosthesis, you are the only person I know that can sit on a chair and put your let straight up by your ear. I was impressed!
Gene Dotson
74 Canyonlands
www.bdub.net/Motorhome_Enhancements New Windows and Aluminum Radiators
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| Re: [GMCnet] R V Buddies Project coach [message #74588 is a reply to message #74584] |
Sun, 21 February 2010 18:03 |
C Boyd
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Don't bad mouth that prosthesis, you are the only person I know that can sit on a chair and put your let straight up by your ear. I was impressed![/quote]
Thank you Gene, I know you are not easily impressed. Wait till you see my new trick knee accessory. It swivels 360*, now I have to look at my foot when I get up to make sure it is pointing in the direction I want to go.
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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| Re: [GMCnet] R V Buddies Project coach [message #74589 is a reply to message #74587] |
Sun, 21 February 2010 18:03 |
jimk
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Someone here has all that detail.
I try not to involve myself with these detail unless it becomes
something I need to deal with.
All I know is that there will not be all that modification done to the coach.
I know we not going to be throwing money at it and I do not see anyone
else willing to pay us for labor.
On Sun, Feb 21, 2010 at 3:33 PM, Gary Berry <duallycc@gmail.com> wrote:
> Where in Spokane are they having the interior redone? Anybody know??
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> On Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at 6:21 PM, Jim Kanomata <jimkanomata@gmail.com> wrote:
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>> After that, it will be driven to Spokane,WA for an interior work then
>> to Southern CA for a paint job.
>> Jim Kanomata
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| Re: [GMCnet] R V Buddies Project coach [message #74590 is a reply to message #74589] |
Sun, 21 February 2010 18:28 |
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Jim,
Sounds this is like the deal that Jim B got involved with on the Land Speed
GMC built by Dyno Sources. As I understand it Jim found the coach, did a lot
of work on it to make it roadworthy so they could drive it up to the DS shop
in Washington and never got a dime for it what he did and never got any
credit either!
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Jim Kanomata
Sent: Monday, 22 February 2010 11:03 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] R V Buddies Project coach
Someone here has all that detail.
I try not to involve myself with these detail unless it becomes
something I need to deal with.
All I know is that there will not be all that modification done to the
coach.
I know we not going to be throwing money at it and I do not see anyone
else willing to pay us for labor.
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Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
jimk@appliedairfilters.com
http://www.appliedgmc.com
1-800-752-7502
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Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] R V Buddies Project coach [message #74592 is a reply to message #74590] |
Sun, 21 February 2010 18:40 |
jimk
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Rob,
my partner Nick, was smart enough to request that the coach be
available for us to use to take to at least one convention and one
Western States Rally.
We have a Legal Beagle on our Cooperate board that will probably draw
up papers and do a Pearl Harbor if we need to.
This type of a project is something that we do for fun. There will be
no real financial benefit.
Did you know that Manny T. is now on our Corp. Board.
On Sun, Feb 21, 2010 at 4:28 PM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> Jim,
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> Sounds this is like the deal that Jim B got involved with on the Land Speed
> GMC built by Dyno Sources. As I understand it Jim found the coach, did a lot
> of work on it to make it roadworthy so they could drive it up to the DS shop
> in Washington and never got a dime for it what he did and never got any
> credit either!
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> Regards,
> Rob Mueller
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Jim Kanomata
> Sent: Monday, 22 February 2010 11:03 AM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] R V Buddies Project coach
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> Someone here has all that detail.
> I try not to involve myself with these detail unless it becomes
> something I need to deal with.
> All I know is that there will not be all that modification done to the
> coach.
> I know we not going to be throwing money at it and I do not see anyone
> else willing to pay us for labor.
>
> --
> Jim Kanomata
> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
> http://www.appliedgmc.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] R V Buddies Project coach [message #74598 is a reply to message #74584] |
Sun, 21 February 2010 19:23 |
UziYaH
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Hey Brother Chuck,
What you lost in your leg, you made up for in your brain. I hadn't thought of the things you mentioned. I think I'll keep my coach the way it is. What purpose does it serve to make the changes they suggest and where in lies the financial feasibility? Perhaps "much to do about nothing", as Shakespeare said. I guess only time will tell.
As Gene mentioned, you've always got a leg up on the rest of us. Look forward to seeing you and the Red Head soon at Bean Station, ...or before.
Thanks for the post, which I didn't get except through Gene's post. Thanks Gene : ).
Howard Nylander
Royale Class of ‘78’, ‘Rocinante’
Afton, Tn.
--- On Sun, 2/21/10, Gene Dotson <shawnee@charter.net> wrote:
From: Gene Dotson <shawnee@charter.net>
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] R V Buddies Project coach
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Date: Sunday, February 21, 2010, 6:27 PM
[quote
Howard: You sure have a way with words. I also am curious about some of the stuff that will "improve" the design. Changing the gas fill to the pass side? Doesn`t this mean mirror imaging the gas tanks? or can they just be turned around? What about the exhaust, won`t it have to run down the drivers side? Pulling up to a pump island and opening the door against the pumps? Yes it will be expensive and unique but "improved"? I wonder what is going to happen when it is finished and they go to DMV in California to get inspected? It really reminds me of my "new improved $40,000 leg prosthesis". Looks good on paper, but walks like crap.
I am not trying to put anybody down for making their coach unique and improved. I hope we all learn from their experiences.[/quote]
Chuck,
Don't bad mouth that prosthesis, you are the only person I know that can sit on a chair and put your let straight up by your ear. I was impressed!
--
Gene Dotson
74 Canyonlands
www.bdub.net/Motorhome_Enhancements
New Windows and Aluminum Radiators
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