| Re: [GMCnet] Interesting Trip Report to see Dave Lenzi [message #271160 is a reply to message #271128] |
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USAussie
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Registered: July 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Matt,
Dave is a Renaissance man, he can do anything, when I grow up I want to be just like him!
Helen and I visited Mary and him several years ago. His workshop is IMMACULATE and TOTALLY ORGANIZED.
When we were looking at his GMC with the 8.1 Vortec out of the blue he asked me if I'd like to drive it. I was gob smacked!
Naturally I said yes and he pulled it out of the garage and headed down the road to a church parking lot and pulled in. We switched
seats and I drove it back to his home. It was amazing! You just touch the gas pedal and it's GOES! Just touch the brakes and it
begins to STOP instantly. When we got back to his home we chatted about that engine a bit and later I found a Dyno run for it on the
internet.
Here's a link to it: http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/aa-miscellaneous-photos/p52884-dyno-run-vortec-81.html
Note the torque at 1200 rpm - AMAZING!
Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
PS - Did Dave happen to mention that the home he and Mary currently occupy is the SECOND home he has designed AND built himself!
-----Original Message-----
From: Matt Colie
Any that were at Chippewa falls noticed the absence of Dave Lenzi.
He has been a fixture both at breakfast and for at least one very informative tech session at every GMCMI rally I have been to.
I both had to and wanted to go see Dave, so we went to his home. We had a wonderful visit with he and Mary.
He was diagnosed with cancer and has been treated and is looking real well. He allows that he is a little slow, but is getting
back. slowly. We had time to talk about a lot of what he has done with engines, his coach and his home. You think you knew this
guy is talented and resourceful? You might know the first half of it. He doesn't just work magic with old parts, he does woodwork
that is amazing.
He has some other issues to tend to and so should not be expected at Patterson, but is still looking forward to Rapid City.
Prayers still will help.
Matt
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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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