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| [GMCnet] AUBURN - GMCWS - Nubies arise-- come see what is going on. [message #81419] |
Thu, 22 April 2010 05:37  |
Mr ERFisher
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there are a bunch of Left coast Nubies. I have sort of lost count, and a
bunch of them are Lurkers. You are a Nubie, if you feel like one , (I do,
and I have been at this for over 10 years;>)
I don't know how many were at the GMCMI ( since they don't report anything
about the rally;>) but the rumor is it was more than 10)
there is a lot of FUD factor that goes on here, on the net,and we often
scare off the new folks we want to stay.
*Fear, uncertainty, and doubt* (*FUD*)
A few of us,(the vocal, technical, types) do most of the posting on the
net, and yet, there are 7,000 other owners out there , not on the net. It
is often lost, about ; "what am I getting myself into?" that has always
plagued the new owner.
THERE IS MORE TO GMC LIFE THAN THE GMCnet) - not for me, but for lots of
new folks.
So I am inviting your to come to AUBURN - meet the real folks, ask the
experts, and see what people are doing and using their GMCs for... fun and
learning.
http://www.gmcws.org/events.htm
This is where you: find GMC things, find sources, see things, meet GMC
folks, meet each other, it is a real learning experience.
Have you ever looked a (one-name person like "Manny" in the eye?)
I hope you come, and I hope you learn
gene
--
Gene Fisher -- 74-23,77PB/ore/ca
“Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today --- give him a URL and
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| Re: [GMCnet] AUBURN - GMCWS - Nubies arise-- come see what is going on. [message #81424 is a reply to message #81419] |
Thu, 22 April 2010 07:28  |
Larry C
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there is a lot of FUD factor that goes on here, on the net,and we often
scare off the new folks we want to stay.
*Fear, uncertainty, and doubt* (*FUD*)
A few of us,(the vocal, technical, types) do most of the posting on the
net, and yet, there are 7,000 other owners out there , not on the net. It
is often lost, about ; "what am I getting myself into?" that has always
plagued the new owner.
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If a newbie or lurker were to make a decision by what is read here, the impules is to run away, run away.
You folks ( newbies and lurkers ) must remember that most people won't post unless they are looking for help.
Since there are so many GMCs still exisiting, at least a 1000 or so on the board ( guestimate ) those who have a problem would ( should ) speak up for information.
Very occasionally do reports of a great trip get written on the board with no problems, not that this does not happen, but that with no problems you just enjoy the ride.
We don't always talk about the GMC having a very comfortable ride, much like a car, smooth and comfortable, ( this would be unlike the old RV I had built on a truck chasis and rode like a , well, truck.)
The GMC handles and maneuvers like a car, well a large car, has low floor level, ceiling height, etc, etc.
OK, ok, I have had some very nice trips heading South from Chicago to Orlando Florida ( Disney ). Every trip has been great with very few surprises. ( of course there was one trip where I had a heater hose go bad but was a quick fix ).
Just remember, these boards are open and welcome Newbies and lurkers but unless you ask, the content may be more toward maintenance or repair rather than Great trouble free trips.
LarC ( recalling when I first found this board and read all the posts of trouble. I too wondered "What did I get myself into". Now that I know the machine, I am glad I got rid of the old RV)
Gatsbys' CRUISER  08-18-04
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| Re: [GMCnet] AUBURN - GMCWS - Nubies arise-- come see what is going on. [message #81437 is a reply to message #81419] |
Thu, 22 April 2010 09:11 |
Steven Ferguson
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Gene,
There were 17 IIRC and I got a hoot our of Druber's welcome speech
when he told them that by the time the old timers got done speaking
to them, they'd be afraid to drive their coaches home. We need to
think about a different angle for tech talk maybe.
On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 3:37 AM, Mr.erf ERFisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com> wrote:
> there are a bunch of Left coast Nubies. I have sort of lost count, and a
> bunch of them are Lurkers. You are a Nubie, if you feel like one , (I do,
> and I have been at this for over 10 years;>)
>
> I don't know how many were at the GMCMI ( since they don't report anything
> about the rally;>) but the rumor is it was more than 10)
>
> there is a lot of FUD factor that goes on here, on the net,and we often
> scare off the new folks we want to stay.
> *Fear, uncertainty, and doubt* (*FUD*)
>
> A few of us,(the vocal, technical, types) do most of the posting on the
> net, and yet, there are 7,000 other owners out there , not on the net. It
> is often lost, about ; "what am I getting myself into?" that has always
> plagued the new owner.
>
> THERE IS MORE TO GMC LIFE THAN THE GMCnet) - not for me, but for lots of
> new folks.
>
> So I am inviting your to come to AUBURN - meet the real folks, ask the
> experts, and see what people are doing and using their GMCs for... fun and
> learning.
>
> http://www.gmcws.org/events.htm
>
> This is where you: find GMC things, find sources, see things, meet GMC
> folks, meet each other, it is a real learning experience.
>
> Have you ever looked a (one-name person like "Manny" in the eye?)
>
> I hope you come, and I hope you learn
> gene
>
>
>
> --
> Gene Fisher -- 74-23,77PB/ore/ca
> “Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today --- give him a URL and
> -------
> http://gmcmotorhome.info/
> Alternator Protection Cable
> http://gmcmotorhome.info/APC.html
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Urethane bushing source
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| Re: [GMCnet] AUBURN - GMCWS - Nubies arise-- come see what is going on. [message #81440 is a reply to message #81437] |
Thu, 22 April 2010 09:16 |
Mr ERFisher
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yes
I would like to make sure they are encourage.
I cannot believe how many have contacted me off net ( at least 5 or more ;>)
that never post, I wish I had kept a list
gene
On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 7:11 AM, Steven Ferguson <botiemad11@gmail.com>wrote:
> Gene,
> There were 17 IIRC and I got a hoot our of Druber's welcome speech
> when he told them that by the time the old timers got done speaking
> to them, they'd be afraid to drive their coaches home. We need to
> think about a different angle for tech talk maybe.
>
> On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 3:37 AM, Mr.erf ERFisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > there are a bunch of Left coast Nubies. I have sort of lost count, and a
> > bunch of them are Lurkers. You are a Nubie, if you feel like one , (I
> do,
> > and I have been at this for over 10 years;>)
> >
> > I don't know how many were at the GMCMI ( since they don't report
> anything
> > about the rally;>) but the rumor is it was more than 10)
> >
> > there is a lot of FUD factor that goes on here, on the net,and we often
> > scare off the new folks we want to stay.
> > *Fear, uncertainty, and doubt* (*FUD*)
> >
> > A few of us,(the vocal, technical, types) do most of the posting on the
> > net, and yet, there are 7,000 other owners out there , not on the net.
> It
> > is often lost, about ; "what am I getting myself into?" that has always
> > plagued the new owner.
> >
> > THERE IS MORE TO GMC LIFE THAN THE GMCnet) - not for me, but for lots of
> > new folks.
> >
> > So I am inviting your to come to AUBURN - meet the real folks, ask the
> > experts, and see what people are doing and using their GMCs for... fun
> and
> > learning.
> >
> > http://www.gmcws.org/events.htm
> >
> > This is where you: find GMC things, find sources, see things, meet GMC
> > folks, meet each other, it is a real learning experience.
> >
> > Have you ever looked a (one-name person like "Manny" in the eye?)
> >
> > I hope you come, and I hope you learn
> > gene
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Gene Fisher -- 74-23,77PB/ore/ca
> > “Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today --- give him a URL and
> > -------
> > http://gmcmotorhome.info/
> > Alternator Protection Cable
> > http://gmcmotorhome.info/APC.html
> > _______________________________________________
> > GMCnet mailing list
> > List Information and Subscription Options:
> > http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Steve Ferguson
> '76 EII
> Sierra Vista, AZ
> Urethane bushing source
> www.bdub.net/ferguson/
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>
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“Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today --- give him a URL and
-------
http://gmcmotorhome.info/
Alternator Protection Cable
http://gmcmotorhome.info/APC.html
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| Re: [GMCnet] AUBURN - GMCWS - Nubies arise-- come see what is going on. [message #81455 is a reply to message #81440] |
Thu, 22 April 2010 10:58 |
Don A
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Not even a Nubie yet, still a wannabe, I wish we could encourage more folks to post even a short simple note or paragraph about their trips.
Don Adams Dallas, TX
'76 26' Glenbrook, '90 Sidekick
rebuilt by R Archer, powered by J Bounds, Koba
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| Re: [GMCnet] AUBURN - GMCWS - Nubies arise-- come see what is going on. [message #81516 is a reply to message #81419] |
Thu, 22 April 2010 18:55 |
Frank Condos
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| Mr ERFisher wrote on Thu, 22 April 2010 05:37 |
there are a bunch of Left coast Nubies. I have sort of lost count, and a
bunch of them are Lurkers. You are a Nubie, if you feel like one , (I do,
and I have been at this for over 10 years;>)
I don't know how many were at the GMCMI ( since they don't report anything
about the rally;>) but the rumor is it was more than 10)
there is a lot of FUD factor that goes on here, on the net,and we often
scare off the new folks we want to stay.
*Fear, uncertainty, and doubt* (*FUD*)
A few of us,(the vocal, technical, types) do most of the posting on the
net, and yet, there are 7,000 other owners out there , not on the net. It
is often lost, about ; "what am I getting myself into?" that has always
plagued the new owner.
THERE IS MORE TO GMC LIFE THAN THE GMCnet) - not for me, but for lots of
new folks.
So I am inviting your to come to AUBURN - meet the real folks, ask the
experts, and see what people are doing and using their GMCs for... fun and
learning.
http://www.gmcws.org/events.htm
This is where you: find GMC things, find sources, see things, meet GMC
folks, meet each other, it is a real learning experience.
Have you ever looked a (one-name person like "Manny" in the eye?)
I hope you come, and I hope you learn
gene
--
Gene Fisher -- 74-23,77PB/ore/ca
�ive a man a fish; you have fed him for today --- give him a URL and
-------
http://gmcmotorhome.info/
Alternator Protection Cable
http://gmcmotorhome.info/APC.html
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Come join us in Auburn if you can work it out.
We still have room, come by car or motorhome
Meet some "Experts" and some really nice people.
There is no charge unless you stay overnight(s) or join us for food. Call or e-mail or mail the form on the GMCWS.org under events.
Frank and Freddi
Ahwahnee, CA
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| Re: [GMCnet] AUBURN - GMCWS - Nubies arise-- come see what is going on. [message #81533 is a reply to message #81516] |
Thu, 22 April 2010 21:11 |
GMCWiperMan
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OK,
We left Americus at 0900 and joined up with Jerry & Audrey Holloway at the
Griffin, GA Walmart where we filled up with $2.659 gas. The GMC was
running great and I did a VE Learn to update the Dynamic EFI EBL Flash
memory with what the computer had learned during the 100 mile drive from
Americus.
95 trouble-free miles, including hi-balling it through Atlanta in the I-75
HOV lane, we were at the GMCES rally in Calhoun, GA.
I was surprised how many had beaten us here: Probably 30 GMCs and a few
SOBs were already here. Alex and Ramona Sirum were immediately behind us as
we pulled into the campground. The coaches continued to stream in all
afternoon. I don't know the count, but I'm sure there are over 40 here now.
You would not believe the supper we had! It was potluck with the BBQ
chicken catered by the campground manager. Probably the best I've ever had,
and I've eaten a LOT of chicken. With all the dishes prepared by the
ladies, and the delicacy-laden dessert table, it was a meal to remember!
After dinner, Byron had everyone tell a little about themselves, their
coaches, etc. With the GMC Alumni having their rally with us, and the 10 or
so newbies -- not members of either club -- we had a lot of interesting
tales. Joe Mondello and his wife, whose name escapes me, told about what a
good trip they had bringing their new GMC from CA to TN (naturally, he
mentioned the fact that he built the engine about 50,000 miles ago for the
PO).
From the publicity, I was expecting a great rally. I'm thinking it will be
GREAT.
Y'All should have come!
Oh yeah, the GMC ran great all the way; never missed a beat. Even the VSS/2
board I built and installed untested seems to be working well -- except
there's a 10% discrepancy between my VDO electronic speedometer and the EBL
What's Up Display (WUD) speed reading, with both of them driven from the
same VSS. I'll worry about that when I get home to my 'scope. During a
long uninterrupted drive like that I was able to learn to better interpret
the displays and correlate them with the performance. I didn't even know
Deceleration Fuel Cut Off (DFCO) was enabled in my EFI -- it is and works,
though perhaps not as much as I'll want to adjust it to. Similarly, I
learned just where Power Enrichment (PE) occurs and even to recognize the
change in engine sound when it begins and ends; it too needs a little
adjustment to come in a little later -- EASY with the EBL Flash upgrade on
my EFI.
Ken H.
On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 7:55 PM, Frank Condos <fcondos@sti.net> wrote:
>
>
> Mr ERFisher wrote on Thu, 22 April 2010 05:37
> > there are a bunch of Left coast Nubies. I have sort of lost count, and a
> > bunch of them are Lurkers. You are a Nubie, if you feel like one , (I
> do,
> > and I have been at this for over 10 years;>)
> >
> > I don't know how many were at the GMCMI ( since they don't report
> anything
> > about the rally;>) but the rumor is it was more than 10)
> >
> > there is a lot of FUD factor that goes on here, on the net,and we often
> > scare off the new folks we want to stay.
> > *Fear, uncertainty, and doubt* (*FUD*)
> >
> > A few of us,(the vocal, technical, types) do most of the posting on the
> > net, and yet, there are 7,000 other owners out there , not on the net.
> It
> > is often lost, about ; "what am I getting myself into?" that has always
> > plagued the new owner.
> >
> > THERE IS MORE TO GMC LIFE THAN THE GMCnet) - not for me, but for lots
> of
> > new folks.
> >
> > So I am inviting your to come to AUBURN - meet the real folks, ask the
> > experts, and see what people are doing and using their GMCs for... fun
> and
> > learning.
> >
> > http://www.gmcws.org/events.htm
> >
> > This is where you: find GMC things, find sources, see things, meet GMC
> > folks, meet each other, it is a real learning experience.
> >
> > Have you ever looked a (one-name person like "Manny" in the eye?)
> >
> > I hope you come, and I hope you learn
> > gene
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Gene Fisher -- 74-23,77PB/ore/ca
> > �ive a man a fish; you have fed him for today --- give him a URL
> and
> > -------
> > http://gmcmotorhome.info/
> > Alternator Protection Cable
> > http://gmcmotorhome.info/APC.html
> > _______________________________________________
> > GMCnet mailing list
> > List Information and Subscription Options:
> > http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
>
>
>
> Come join us in Auburn if you can work it out.
> We still have room, come by car or motorhome
> Meet some "Experts" and some really nice people.
> There is no charge unless you stay overnight(s) or join us for food. Call
> or e-mail or mail the form on the GMCWS.org under events.
> Frank and Freddi
> Ahwahnee, CA
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> List Information and Subscription Options:
> http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] AUBURN - GMCWS - Nubies arise-- come see what is goingon. [message #81555 is a reply to message #81533] |
Fri, 23 April 2010 00:57 |
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USAussie
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Ken,
Great report, however, you've left out one thing, how does the Caddy 500
perform vis-à-vis the Olds 455?
I realize you've probably been taking it easy to break it in but whatever
you have noted so far would be interesting.
Have a great time at the rally!
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 Ken Henderson
Sent: Friday, 23 April 2010 12:12 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] AUBURN - GMCWS - Nubies arise-- come see what is
goingon.
OK,
We left Americus at 0900 and joined up with Jerry & Audrey Holloway at the
Griffin, GA Walmart where we filled up with $2.659 gas. The GMC was
running great and I did a VE Learn to update the Dynamic EFI EBL Flash
memory with what the computer had learned during the 100 mile drive from
Americus.
95 trouble-free miles, including hi-balling it through Atlanta in the I-75
HOV lane, we were at the GMCES rally in Calhoun, GA.
I was surprised how many had beaten us here: Probably 30 GMCs and a few
SOBs were already here. Alex and Ramona Sirum were immediately behind us as
we pulled into the campground. The coaches continued to stream in all
afternoon. I don't know the count, but I'm sure there are over 40 here now.
You would not believe the supper we had! It was potluck with the BBQ
chicken catered by the campground manager. Probably the best I've ever had,
and I've eaten a LOT of chicken. With all the dishes prepared by the
ladies, and the delicacy-laden dessert table, it was a meal to remember!
After dinner, Byron had everyone tell a little about themselves, their
coaches, etc. With the GMC Alumni having their rally with us, and the 10 or
so newbies -- not members of either club -- we had a lot of interesting
tales. Joe Mondello and his wife, whose name escapes me, told about what a
good trip they had bringing their new GMC from CA to TN (naturally, he
mentioned the fact that he built the engine about 50,000 miles ago for the
PO).
From the publicity, I was expecting a great rally. I'm thinking it will be
GREAT.
Y'All should have come!
Oh yeah, the GMC ran great all the way; never missed a beat. Even the VSS/2
board I built and installed untested seems to be working well -- except
there's a 10% discrepancy between my VDO electronic speedometer and the EBL
What's Up Display (WUD) speed reading, with both of them driven from the
same VSS. I'll worry about that when I get home to my 'scope. During a
long uninterrupted drive like that I was able to learn to better interpret
the displays and correlate them with the performance. I didn't even know
Deceleration Fuel Cut Off (DFCO) was enabled in my EFI -- it is and works,
though perhaps not as much as I'll want to adjust it to. Similarly, I
learned just where Power Enrichment (PE) occurs and even to recognize the
change in engine sound when it begins and ends; it too needs a little
adjustment to come in a little later -- EASY with the EBL Flash upgrade on
my EFI.
Ken H.
On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 7:55 PM, Frank Condos <fcondos@sti.net> wrote:
>
>
> Mr ERFisher wrote on Thu, 22 April 2010 05:37
> > there are a bunch of Left coast Nubies. I have sort of lost count, and
a
> > bunch of them are Lurkers. You are a Nubie, if you feel like one , (I
> do,
> > and I have been at this for over 10 years;>)
> >
> > I don't know how many were at the GMCMI ( since they don't report
> anything
> > about the rally;>) but the rumor is it was more than 10)
> >
> > there is a lot of FUD factor that goes on here, on the net,and we often
> > scare off the new folks we want to stay.
> > *Fear, uncertainty, and doubt* (*FUD*)
> >
> > A few of us,(the vocal, technical, types) do most of the posting on
the
> > net, and yet, there are 7,000 other owners out there , not on the net.
> It
> > is often lost, about ; "what am I getting myself into?" that has always
> > plagued the new owner.
> >
> > THERE IS MORE TO GMC LIFE THAN THE GMCnet) - not for me, but for lots
> of
> > new folks.
> >
> > So I am inviting your to come to AUBURN - meet the real folks, ask the
> > experts, and see what people are doing and using their GMCs for... fun
> and
> > learning.
> >
> > http://www.gmcws.org/events.htm
> >
> > This is where you: find GMC things, find sources, see things, meet GMC
> > folks, meet each other, it is a real learning experience.
> >
> > Have you ever looked a (one-name person like "Manny" in the eye?)
> >
> > I hope you come, and I hope you learn
> > gene
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Gene Fisher -- 74-23,77PB/ore/ca
> > �ive a man a fish; you have fed him for today --- give him a URL
> and
> > -------
> > http://gmcmotorhome.info/
> > Alternator Protection Cable
> > http://gmcmotorhome.info/APC.html
> > _______________________________________________
> > GMCnet mailing list
> > List Information and Subscription Options:
> > http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
>
>
>
> Come join us in Auburn if you can work it out.
> We still have room, come by car or motorhome
> Meet some "Experts" and some really nice people.
> There is no charge unless you stay overnight(s) or join us for food. Call
> or e-mail or mail the form on the GMCWS.org under events.
> Frank and Freddi
> Ahwahnee, CA
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> List Information and Subscription Options:
> http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
>
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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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Fri, 23 April 2010 07:02 |
Steven Ferguson
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Ken,
What is Alex driving to this rally?
On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 7:11 PM, Ken Henderson <ken0henderson@gmail.com> wrote:
> OK,
>
> We left Americus at 0900 and joined up with Jerry & Audrey Holloway at the
> Griffin, GA Walmart where we filled up with $2.659 gas. The GMC was
> running great and I did a VE Learn to update the Dynamic EFI EBL Flash
> memory with what the computer had learned during the 100 mile drive from
> Americus.
>
> 95 trouble-free miles, including hi-balling it through Atlanta in the I-75
> HOV lane, we were at the GMCES rally in Calhoun, GA.
>
> I was surprised how many had beaten us here: Probably 30 GMCs and a few
> SOBs were already here. Alex and Ramona Sirum were immediately behind us as
> we pulled into the campground. The coaches continued to stream in all
> afternoon. I don't know the count, but I'm sure there are over 40 here now.
>
> You would not believe the supper we had! It was potluck with the BBQ
> chicken catered by the campground manager. Probably the best I've ever had,
> and I've eaten a LOT of chicken. With all the dishes prepared by the
> ladies, and the delicacy-laden dessert table, it was a meal to remember!
>
> After dinner, Byron had everyone tell a little about themselves, their
> coaches, etc. With the GMC Alumni having their rally with us, and the 10 or
> so newbies -- not members of either club -- we had a lot of interesting
> tales. Joe Mondello and his wife, whose name escapes me, told about what a
> good trip they had bringing their new GMC from CA to TN (naturally, he
> mentioned the fact that he built the engine about 50,000 miles ago for the
> PO).
>
> From the publicity, I was expecting a great rally. I'm thinking it will be
> GREAT.
>
> Y'All should have come!
>
> Oh yeah, the GMC ran great all the way; never missed a beat. Even the VSS/2
> board I built and installed untested seems to be working well -- except
> there's a 10% discrepancy between my VDO electronic speedometer and the EBL
> What's Up Display (WUD) speed reading, with both of them driven from the
> same VSS. I'll worry about that when I get home to my 'scope. During a
> long uninterrupted drive like that I was able to learn to better interpret
> the displays and correlate them with the performance. I didn't even know
> Deceleration Fuel Cut Off (DFCO) was enabled in my EFI -- it is and works,
> though perhaps not as much as I'll want to adjust it to. Similarly, I
> learned just where Power Enrichment (PE) occurs and even to recognize the
> change in engine sound when it begins and ends; it too needs a little
> adjustment to come in a little later -- EASY with the EBL Flash upgrade on
> my EFI.
>
> Ken H.
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 7:55 PM, Frank Condos <fcondos@sti.net> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Mr ERFisher wrote on Thu, 22 April 2010 05:37
>> > there are a bunch of Left coast Nubies. I have sort of lost count, and a
>> > bunch of them are Lurkers. You are a Nubie, if you feel like one , (I
>> do,
>> > and I have been at this for over 10 years;>)
>> >
>> > I don't know how many were at the GMCMI ( since they don't report
>> anything
>> > about the rally;>) but the rumor is it was more than 10)
>> >
>> > there is a lot of FUD factor that goes on here, on the net,and we often
>> > scare off the new folks we want to stay.
>> > *Fear, uncertainty, and doubt* (*FUD*)
>> >
>> > A few of us,(the vocal, technical, types) do most of the posting on the
>> > net, and yet, there are 7,000 other owners out there , not on the net.
>> It
>> > is often lost, about ; "what am I getting myself into?" that has always
>> > plagued the new owner.
>> >
>> > THERE IS MORE TO GMC LIFE THAN THE GMCnet) - not for me, but for lots
>> of
>> > new folks.
>> >
>> > So I am inviting your to come to AUBURN - meet the real folks, ask the
>> > experts, and see what people are doing and using their GMCs for... fun
>> and
>> > learning.
>> >
>> > http://www.gmcws.org/events.htm
>> >
>> > This is where you: find GMC things, find sources, see things, meet GMC
>> > folks, meet each other, it is a real learning experience.
>> >
>> > Have you ever looked a (one-name person like "Manny" in the eye?)
>> >
>> > I hope you come, and I hope you learn
>> > gene
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > --
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>>
>> Come join us in Auburn if you can work it out.
>> We still have room, come by car or motorhome
>> Meet some "Experts" and some really nice people.
>> There is no charge unless you stay overnight(s) or join us for food. Call
>> or e-mail or mail the form on the GMCWS.org under events.
>> Frank and Freddi
>> Ahwahnee, CA
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| Re: [GMCnet] AUBURN - GMCWS - Nubies arise-- come see what is going on. [message #81583 is a reply to message #81542] |
Fri, 23 April 2010 07:04 |
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Gene,
6 years ago when we were living in Titusville, FL., we were headed
back from Orlando to Titusville and I saw a large herd of GMCs at an
RV resort just off the BeeLine. That was my first encounter with the
GMC alumni folks. Great bunch of GMCers and those are the coaches to
steal ideas from when they invite you in to look around.
On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 8:07 PM, Mr.erf ERFisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com> wrote:
> do they have a web page?
>
> gene
>
>
>
>> During that time, Susie & Ron Tase formed the GMC Alumni club for anyone
>> who
>> has ever owned a GMC. It's mostly a social club and frequently holds joint
>> rallies with other clubs to increase their opportunities to be with their
>> old friends. Many of the members still have GMCs.
>>
>> Ken H.
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 10:33 PM, Mr.erf ERFisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com
>> >wrote:
>>
>> > With the GMC Alumni having their rally with us,
>> >
>> > HUMMMM
>> > who are they?
>> >
>> > gene
>> >
>> >
>> > Gene Fisher -- 74-23,77PB/ore/ca
>> > “Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today --- give him a URL and
>> > -------
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| Re: [GMCnet] AUBURN - GMCWS - Nubies arise-- come see what is going on. [message #81593 is a reply to message #81583] |
Fri, 23 April 2010 08:08 |
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strand I always thought you lived in southern CA, (dreaming of AirStreams)
and I never herd of the alumni folks.
guess I just woke up from a long nap;>)
sure sorry to miss the Cruisers rally
gene
On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 5:04 AM, Steven Ferguson <botiemad11@gmail.com>wrote:
> Gene,
> 6 years ago when we were living in Titusville, FL., we were headed
> back from Orlando to Titusville and I saw a large herd of GMCs at an
> RV resort just off the BeeLine. That was my first encounter with the
> GMC alumni folks. Great bunch of GMCers and those are the coaches to
> steal ideas from when they invite you in to look around.
>
> On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 8:07 PM, Mr.erf ERFisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > do they have a web page?
> >
> > gene
> >
> >
> >
> >> During that time, Susie & Ron Tase formed the GMC Alumni club for anyone
> >> who
> >> has ever owned a GMC. It's mostly a social club and frequently holds
> joint
> >> rallies with other clubs to increase their opportunities to be with
> their
> >> old friends. Many of the members still have GMCs.
> >>
> >> Ken H.
> >>
> >>
> >> On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 10:33 PM, Mr.erf ERFisher <
> mr.erfisher@gmail.com
> >> >wrote:
> >>
> >> > With the GMC Alumni having their rally with us,
> >> >
> >> > HUMMMM
> >> > who are they?
> >> >
> >> > gene
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > Gene Fisher -- 74-23,77PB/ore/ca
> >> > “Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today --- give him a URL and
> >> > -------
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> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Gene Fisher -- 74-23,77PB/ore/ca
> > “Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today --- give him a URL and
> > -------
> > http://gmcmotorhome.info/
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| Re: [GMCnet] AUBURN - GMCWS - Nubies arise-- come see what is going on. [message #81619 is a reply to message #81593] |
Fri, 23 April 2010 09:30 |
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Not much to miss there Gene. We retired, sold out, put everything in
storage and went to FL to stay with her folks. After about a week of
90 yr old folks, "Wheel of Fortune" on volume setting 90, and the
furnace on at 90 deg, we bought a 5th wheel trailer and move in close
to them. It was during this time that the GMC was getting it's face
lift.
I hope someone reports that Duane Simmons made it to the Morrow Bay rally.
On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 6:08 AM, Mr.erf ERFisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com> wrote:
> strand I always thought you lived in southern CA, (dreaming of AirStreams)
> and I never herd of the alumni folks.
>
> guess I just woke up from a long nap;>)
>
> sure sorry to miss the Cruisers rally
> gene
>
>
>
> On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 5:04 AM, Steven Ferguson <botiemad11@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Gene,
>> 6 years ago when we were living in Titusville, FL., we were headed
>> back from Orlando to Titusville and I saw a large herd of GMCs at an
>> RV resort just off the BeeLine. That was my first encounter with the
>> GMC alumni folks. Great bunch of GMCers and those are the coaches to
>> steal ideas from when they invite you in to look around.
>>
>> On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 8:07 PM, Mr.erf ERFisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> > do they have a web page?
>> >
>> > gene
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >> During that time, Susie & Ron Tase formed the GMC Alumni club for anyone
>> >> who
>> >> has ever owned a GMC. It's mostly a social club and frequently holds
>> joint
>> >> rallies with other clubs to increase their opportunities to be with
>> their
>> >> old friends. Many of the members still have GMCs.
>> >>
>> >> Ken H.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 10:33 PM, Mr.erf ERFisher <
>> mr.erfisher@gmail.com
>> >> >wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > With the GMC Alumni having their rally with us,
>> >> >
>> >> > HUMMMM
>> >> > who are they?
>> >> >
>> >> > gene
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > Gene Fisher -- 74-23,77PB/ore/ca
>> >> > “Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today --- give him a URL and
>> >> > -------
>> >> > http://gmcmotorhome.info/
>> >> > Alternator Protection Cable
>> >> > http://gmcmotorhome.info/APC.html
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>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > --
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>> > “Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today --- give him a URL and
>> > -------
>> > http://gmcmotorhome.info/
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| Re: [GMCnet] AUBURN - GMCWS - Nubies arise-- come see what is going on. [message #81708 is a reply to message #81542] |
Fri, 23 April 2010 20:46 |
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It's not listed at bdub; I'll ask tomorrow -- assuming CRS permits.
Ken H.
On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 11:07 PM, Mr.erf ERFisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com>wrote:
> do they have a web page?
>
> gene
>
>
>
> > During that time, Susie & Ron Tase formed the GMC Alumni club for anyone
> > who
> > has ever owned a GMC. It's mostly a social club and frequently holds
> joint
> > rallies with other clubs to increase their opportunities to be with their
> > old friends. Many of the members still have GMCs.
> >
> > Ken H.
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 10:33 PM, Mr.erf ERFisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com
> > >wrote:
> >
> > > With the GMC Alumni having their rally with us,
> > >
> > > HUMMMM
> > > who are they?
> > >
> > > gene
> > >
> > >
> > > Gene Fisher -- 74-23,77PB/ore/ca
> > > “Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today --- give him a URL and
> > > -------
> > > http://gmcmotorhome.info/
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>
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] AUBURN - GMCWS - Nubies arise-- come see what is going on. [message #81710 is a reply to message #81582] |
Fri, 23 April 2010 20:52 |
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His SOB. Beaver, IIRC.
Besides him for an experts panel (not scheduled), we have Leigh Harrison and
Joe Mondello!
Ken H.
On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 8:02 AM, Steven Ferguson <botiemad11@gmail.com>wrote:
> Ken,
> What is Alex driving to this rally?
>
> On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 7:11 PM, Ken Henderson <ken0henderson@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > OK,
> >
> > We left Americus at 0900
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| Re: [GMCnet] AUBURN - GMCWS - Nubies arise-- come see what is going on. [message #81711 is a reply to message #81708] |
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Gene
Gmc Alumni is a chapter of FMCA. You can find out more about them in
the CA chapter listing in the magazine or by calling FMCA.
Emery Stora
On Apr 23, 2010, at 7:46 PM, Ken Henderson <ken0henderson@gmail.com>
wrote:
> It's not listed at bdub; I'll ask tomorrow -- assuming CRS permits.
>
> Ken H.
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 11:07 PM, Mr.erf ERFisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com
> >wrote:
>
>> do they have a web page?
>>
>> gene
>>
>>
>>
>>> During that time, Susie & Ron Tase formed the GMC Alumni club for
>>> anyone
>>> who
>>> has ever owned a GMC. It's mostly a social club and frequently
>>> holds
>> joint
>>> rallies with other clubs to increase their opportunities to be
>>> with their
>>> old friends. Many of the members still have GMCs.
>>>
>>> Ken H.
>>>
>>>
>>> On Thu, Apr 22, 2010 at 10:33 PM, Mr.erf ERFisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com
>>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> With the GMC Alumni having their rally with us,
>>>>
>>>> HUMMMM
>>>> who are they?
>>>>
>>>> gene
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Gene Fisher -- 74-23,77PB/ore/ca
>>>> “Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today --- give him a
>>>> URL and
>>>> -------
>>>> http://gmcmotorhome.info/
>>>> Alternator Protection Cable
>>>> http://gmcmotorhome.info/APC.html
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>
>>
>>
>> --
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>> “Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today --- give him a URL
>> and
>> -------
>> http://gmcmotorhome.info/
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