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Sat, 18 June 2011 10:36  |
chasingsummer
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i find so much info about upgrading and etc,
but when i just need to find part numbers as in rear brake pads and bearings, where is the best place to look
thanks bgk
brian
asheboro, nc
75 eleganza, 74 build
119k miles and counting,
DOG HOUSE
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| Re: [GMCnet] dumb question time [message #130724 is a reply to message #130722] |
Sat, 18 June 2011 10:50  |
jimk
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Brian,
Most people call me for information.
I give you part# and also will tell you what we charge for them and we
leave it at that.
They know I do not expect them to purchase parts from us, but they
find that the local source do not stock them and will take longer to
get them and will order from us or from others.
Lot are surprised to see that we are here to help.
We have lot of people that have no time to shop around and rather have
us fill their order for them.
We have a staff of people here so I have the luxury of spending time
on the phone and helping.
We are starting to find that our prices are lower than Summitt on lot
of the parts and also stock parts that seem to work better than those
you canaquire locally.
On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 8:36 AM, brian <chasingsummer@triad.rr.com> wrote:
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> i find so much info about upgrading and etc,
> but when i just need to find part numbers as in rear brake pads and bearings, where is the best place to look
> thanks bgk
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| Re: [GMCnet] dumb question time [message #130734 is a reply to message #130724] |
Sat, 18 June 2011 11:23 |
Jim Bounds
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I tell you this too, people must think since they are buying the part from a
"specialty house" that they are paying more. They take that as a given and will
do anything to not buy it from us. If they think that, they should
investigate-- if they do I have found that in fact we are lower than most other
sources but if they never check it out, they perpetuate the myth that you and I
are too high. Sure that's not fair but it has to be people are doing it. Why
else would they work so hard to source parts when all they would need to do is
call one of us. This is very frustrating-- here's an example:
The front brake hose is a (BH-36675) rubber brake hose. You can find them for @
$42, we have a Teflon lined, braided stainless steel, plastic sheethed, DOT made
hose complete with antibraid freying buttons-- a beautiful piece of equipement
for $39. Wait--- that's not a typo, a better part by far is actually cheaper
than an OEM rubber replacement part! There are many more lke that. So tell me
why I'm upset, we spent good $ to produce that brake hose just as you spend time
& $ in offering so many parts at a good price for the community.
I'll shut up now,
Jim Bounds
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----- Original Message ----
From: Jim Kanomata <jimkanomata@gmail.com>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Sat, June 18, 2011 11:50:46 AM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] dumb question time
Brian,
Most people call me for information.
I give you part# and also will tell you what we charge for them and we
leave it at that.
They know I do not expect them to purchase parts from us, but they
find that the local source do not stock them and will take longer to
get them and will order from us or from others.
Lot are surprised to see that we are here to help.
We have lot of people that have no time to shop around and rather have
us fill their order for them.
We have a staff of people here so I have the luxury of spending time
on the phone and helping.
We are starting to find that our prices are lower than Summitt on lot
of the parts and also stock parts that seem to work better than those
you canaquire locally.
On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 8:36 AM, brian <chasingsummer@triad.rr.com> wrote:
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> i find so much info about upgrading and etc,
> but when i just need to find part numbers as in rear brake pads and bearings,
>where is the best place to look
> thanks bgk
> _______________________________________________
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| Re: dumb question time [message #130745 is a reply to message #130722] |
Sat, 18 June 2011 12:25 |
C Boyd
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| chasingsummer wrote on Sat, 18 June 2011 11:36 |
i find so much info about upgrading and etc,
but when i just need to find part numbers as in rear brake pads and bearings, where is the best place to look
thanks bgk
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Sir: if you join http://www.gmcmi.com/ You will receive a parts interchange index.
Also http://www.bdub.net/gmcmhparts/ is a few of the common stuff.
When this fails, I call the Jims.
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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| Re: dumb question time [message #130746 is a reply to message #130745] |
Sat, 18 June 2011 12:34 |
C Boyd
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| C Boyd wrote on Sat, 18 June 2011 13:25 |
| chasingsummer wrote on Sat, 18 June 2011 11:36 |
i find so much info about upgrading and etc,
but when i just need to find part numbers as in rear brake pads and bearings, where is the best place to look
thanks bgk
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Sir: if you join http://www.gmcmi.com/ You will receive a parts interchange index.
Also http://www.bdub.net/gmcmhparts/ is a few of the common stuff.
When this fails, I call the Jims.
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PS: in my opinion the only rear shoes to use is
http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/607
They are well worth the $10 a wheel more than Auto Zone premium shoes. They made a noticeable difference in the way my coach stops.
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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| Re: [GMCnet] dumb question time [message #130751 is a reply to message #130746] |
Sat, 18 June 2011 13:38 |
jimk
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Because you work on one or two coaches, does not make you an expert on that.
Jim B, Jeff S, Ken F.,Tom H, migil M, and I work on these enough to
where we know or have an better feel of what works, that it is foolish
to think that what the guy at the parts store tells you is better.
I spend time talking with all the major repair shops weekly and share
information.
Notice that the C word is seldom ever mentioned.
They prefer that they not be pulled into this group as they are
superior to the rest.
I honor that along with the rest.
I have numerous people offer great product that work better and we try
them , wen they work, we put them in our line up of parts
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On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 10:34 AM, Charles Boyd
<covered-wagon@comcast.net> wrote:
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> C Boyd wrote on Sat, 18 June 2011 13:25
>> chasingsummer wrote on Sat, 18 June 2011 11:36
>> > i find so much info about upgrading and etc,
>> > but when i just need to find part numbers as in rear brake pads and bearings, where is the best place to look
>> > thanks bgk
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>> Sir: Â if you join http://www.gmcmi.com/ You will receive a parts interchange index.
>> Also http://www.bdub.net/gmcmhparts/ is a few of the common stuff.
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>> When this fails, I call the Jims.
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> PS: Â in my opinion the only rear shoes to use is
> http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/607
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> They are well worth the $10 a wheel more than Auto Zone premium shoes. Â They made a noticeable difference in the way my coach stops.
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> 76 Crestmont by Midas
> East Tennessee
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| Re: [GMCnet] dumb question time [message #130758 is a reply to message #130734] |
Sat, 18 June 2011 14:22 |
jade
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Both JIM'S;
Please do NOT shut up.
It was Jim B's comments on the fire suppression system that got my attention
and I ordered the whole system from him.
I'll tell you this, I will have peace of mind knowing that I won't be
worried about not being able to put out a fire while driving my coach from
now on.
I'm not a shopper so I will always order my parts from you JIM'S, no matter
how long it takes to get them, as I know both of you need that support to
stay in business.
My new furnace from Jim K. arrived the second day after I ordered it.
Pretty Darn good service I say.
BIG THANKS TO BOTH OF YOU
JADE
73 23'??
73 26' Painted Desert
Ajo, AZ.
KC7QGC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Bounds" <gmccoop@yahoo.com>
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2011 9:23 AM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] dumb question time
I tell you this too, people must think since they are buying the part from a
"specialty house" that they are paying more. They take that as a given and
will
do anything to not buy it from us. If they think that, they should
investigate-- if they do I have found that in fact we are lower than most
other
sources but if they never check it out, they perpetuate the myth that you
and I
are too high. Sure that's not fair but it has to be people are doing it. Why
else would they work so hard to source parts when all they would need to do
is
call one of us. This is very frustrating-- here's an example:
The front brake hose is a (BH-36675) rubber brake hose. You can find them
for @
$42, we have a Teflon lined, braided stainless steel, plastic sheethed, DOT
made
hose complete with antibraid freying buttons-- a beautiful piece of
equipement
for $39. Wait--- that's not a typo, a better part by far is actually cheaper
than an OEM rubber replacement part! There are many more lke that. So tell
me
why I'm upset, we spent good $ to produce that brake hose just as you spend
time
& $ in offering so many parts at a good price for the community.
I'll shut up now,
Jim Bounds
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----- Original Message ----
From: Jim Kanomata <jimkanomata@gmail.com>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Sat, June 18, 2011 11:50:46 AM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] dumb question time
Brian,
Most people call me for information.
I give you part# and also will tell you what we charge for them and we
leave it at that.
They know I do not expect them to purchase parts from us, but they
find that the local source do not stock them and will take longer to
get them and will order from us or from others.
Lot are surprised to see that we are here to help.
We have lot of people that have no time to shop around and rather have
us fill their order for them.
We have a staff of people here so I have the luxury of spending time
on the phone and helping.
We are starting to find that our prices are lower than Summitt on lot
of the parts and also stock parts that seem to work better than those
you canaquire locally.
On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 8:36 AM, brian <chasingsummer@triad.rr.com> wrote:
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> i find so much info about upgrading and etc,
> but when i just need to find part numbers as in rear brake pads and
> bearings,
>where is the best place to look
> thanks bgk
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
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http://www.appliedgmc.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] dumb question time [message #130765 is a reply to message #130758] |
Sat, 18 June 2011 16:34 |
jimk
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Jim D,
We do not take anyone for granted and do our best to serve each one properly.
Jim , there were couple of times when we got things confused and
invoiced you incorrectly.
You worked with us and we resolved that.We still call you Mr. Duncan
and not Mr. Decheine once in a while. For Ornamentals it all sounds
the same.
When I see you, I can tell you from the others some of the time as
your tall, and you wear a Cow Boy hat. Otherwise I need to come close
to you and read your name plate.
Thank goodness to that name plate.
On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 12:22 PM, Jim Decheine
<jade@tabletoptelephone.com> wrote:
> Both JIM'S;
> Please do NOT shut up.
> It was Jim B's comments on the fire suppression system that got my attention
> and I ordered the whole system from him.
> I'll tell you this, I will have peace of mind knowing that I won't be
> worried about not being able to put out a fire while driving my coach from
> now on.
> I'm not a shopper so I will always order my parts from you JIM'S, no matter
> how long it takes to get them, as I know both of you need that support to
> stay in business.
> My new furnace from Jim K. arrived the second day after I ordered it.
> Pretty Darn good service I say.
> BIG THANKS TO BOTH OF YOU
> JADE
> 73 Â 23'??
> 73 Â 26' Painted Desert
> Ajo, AZ.
> KC7QGC
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Bounds" <gmccoop@yahoo.com>
> To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2011 9:23 AM
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] dumb question time
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> I tell you this too, people must think since they are buying the part from a
> "specialty house" that they are paying more. They take that as a given and
> will
> do anything to not buy it from us. If they think that, they should
> investigate-- if they do I have found that in fact we are lower than most
> other
> sources but if they never check it out, they perpetuate the myth that you
> and I
> are too high. Sure that's not fair but it has to be people are doing it. Why
> else would they work so hard to source parts when all they would need to do
> is
> call one of us. This is very frustrating-- here's an example:
>
> The front brake hose is a (BH-36675) rubber brake hose. You can find them
> for @
> $42, we have a Teflon lined, braided stainless steel, plastic sheethed, DOT
> made
> hose complete with antibraid freying buttons-- a beautiful piece of
> equipement
> for $39. Wait--- that's not a typo, a better part by far is actually cheaper
> than an OEM rubber replacement part! There are many more lke that. So tell
> me
> why I'm upset, we spent good $ to produce that brake hose just as you spend
> time
> & $ in offering so many parts at a good price for the community.
>
>
> I'll shut up now,
>
> Jim Bounds
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> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Jim Kanomata <jimkanomata@gmail.com>
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Sent: Sat, June 18, 2011 11:50:46 AM
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] dumb question time
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> Brian,
> Most people call me for information.
> I give you part# and also will tell you what we charge for them and we
> leave it at that.
> They know I do not expect them to purchase parts from us, but they
> find that the local source do not stock them and will take longer to
> get them and will order from us or from others.
> Lot are surprised to see that we are here to help.
> We have lot of people that have no time to shop around and rather have
> us fill their order for them.
> We have a staff of people here so I have the luxury of spending time
> on the phone and helping.
> We are starting to find that our prices are lower than Summitt on lot
> of the parts and also stock parts that seem to work better than those
> you canaquire locally.
>
> On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 8:36 AM, brian <chasingsummer@triad.rr.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>> i find so much info about upgrading and etc,
>> but when i just need to find part numbers as in rear brake pads and
>> bearings,
>>where is the best place to look
>> thanks bgk
>> _______________________________________________
>> GMCnet mailing list
>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
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> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
> http://www.appliedgmc.com
> 1-800-752-7502
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| Re: dumb question time [message #130769 is a reply to message #130764] |
Sat, 18 June 2011 16:53 |
Dennis S
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| biggreen wrote on Sat, 18 June 2011 16:22 |
I just did my rear brakes and bearings a few weeks ago. Did extensive research then still got my parts from Jim K. Had my drums turned (I work in a Chevy dealer so that was easy) and repacked my bearings with Mobil One grease. Unless your bearings are scorched or scored, they should be fine. Get new seals. Get the spring kits. And get the new brake hoses. Oh, yeah, put in a new master cylinder so your not swapping it out in the campground like I did!
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You may want to check your Mobil One grease regularly -- as some have abandoned it for bearing packing. Seems it liguifies and leaks out.
Most now recommend a grease with moly such as Valvoline..
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29595&title=moly-grease&cat=5141
Dennis
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: dumb question time [message #130793 is a reply to message #130722] |
Sat, 18 June 2011 21:21 |
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| chasingsummer wrote on Sat, 18 June 2011 11:36 |
i find so much info about upgrading and etc, but when i just need to find part numbers as in rear brake pads and bearings, where is the best place to look
thanks bgk
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Brian,
The dumb question is the one you are afraid to ask (for whatever reason.)
About parts.
You have a nearly complete answer here, but something was left out.
Even if you have all the parts books, that does not mean you can get a serviceable part. (Story down the page.)
If you need parts for planned maintenance and non-emergency repairs, Call the Jim-s. You will get the right part on the first try, the true cost to you will be competitive with local and quality will be there. (These are the parts they use and they don't need angry clients.)
Get the parts books and learn hoe to use the websites in case you need something faster than JimK (I have never asked JimB for this service) can get it to you. If you have to do that, be ready to have a bad time. Many parts out there are inferior quality or just plain wrong. (Look back about two month for discussions about rear wheel bearing seals.)
Story:
We had a throttle cable fail on the road near home. We managed to limp home and I went to the local NAPA warehouse to get the replacement listed in the GMCMI parts book. By the time I got home the they had closed. The cable in the box looked a lot like what the old cable might have been, but it sure was not a no-tools fit. I was done a somewhere after midnight. (Fortunately, Mary loves driving the coach - so I slept in back this run.)
When that cable failed as a result of installation issues, (again on a holiday weekend) I got another replacement as the NAPA warehouse (the only local supplier with stock). It was different, a much better fit, but still would have been tough for someone without major tools.
When you have to buy two to get one that works, it is a serious PITA.
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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| Re: dumb question time [message #130795 is a reply to message #130769] |
Sat, 18 June 2011 21:31 |
Ken Burton
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| Dennis S wrote on Sat, 18 June 2011 16:53 |
| biggreen wrote on Sat, 18 June 2011 16:22 |
I just did my rear brakes and bearings a few weeks ago. Did extensive research then still got my parts from Jim K. Had my drums turned (I work in a Chevy dealer so that was easy) and repacked my bearings with Mobil One grease. Unless your bearings are scorched or scored, they should be fine. Get new seals. Get the spring kits. And get the new brake hoses. Oh, yeah, put in a new master cylinder so your not swapping it out in the campground like I did!
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You may want to check your Mobil One grease regularly -- as some have abandoned it for bearing packing. Seems it liguifies and leaks out.
Most now recommend a grease with moly such as Valvoline..
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29595&title=moly-grease&cat=5141
Dennis
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I'll second that. It happened to me. It was only because we had my coach on Blaine Merrell's 4 post lift for something else and he happened to discover the problem, that I did not burn up multiple bearings on the road. In ALL 8 bearings (4 wheels) the grease had turned to oil and run out into the the bearing caps and other places around the inside of the hubs.
Dump the Mobile one in rear bearings of the GMC.
I recommend Valvoline SynnPower grease or any grease MOS2. (Moly).
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] dumb question time [message #130831 is a reply to message #130734] |
Sun, 19 June 2011 07:49 |
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| Jim Bounds wrote on Sat, 18 June 2011 12:23 |
<>here's an example:The front brake hose is a (BH-36675) rubber brake hose. You can find them for @ $42, we have a Teflon lined, braided stainless steel, plastic sheethed, DOT made hose complete with antibraid freying buttons-- a beautiful piece of equipement for $39. <>
I'll shut up now,
Jim Bounds
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Ha, no you won't, I can hear you mumbling all the way up here. (VBG)
You two Jims are absolutely right about parts. And I think your rear brake flex line is an even better deal. I will be installing a set as soon as I get the transmission sorted out.
Hardie Johnson "Crashj"
1973 26 foot Glacier, White Thing
Raleigh NC
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| Re: [GMCnet] dumb question time [message #130834 is a reply to message #130758] |
Sun, 19 June 2011 07:55 |
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Jim,
I hope you didn't need a fire supression system in the past few days.
On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 12:22 PM, Jim Decheine
<jade@tabletoptelephone.com>wrote:
> Both JIM'S;
> Please do NOT shut up.
> It was Jim B's comments on the fire suppression system that got my
> attention
> and I ordered the whole system from him.
> I'll tell you this, I will have peace of mind knowing that I won't be
> worried about not being able to put out a fire while driving my coach from
> now on.
> I'm not a shopper so I will always order my parts from you JIM'S, no matter
> how long it takes to get them, as I know both of you need that support to
> stay in business.
> My new furnace from Jim K. arrived the second day after I ordered it.
> Pretty Darn good service I say.
> BIG THANKS TO BOTH OF YOU
> JADE
> 73 23'??
> 73 26' Painted Desert
> Ajo, AZ.
> KC7QGC
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Bounds" <gmccoop@yahoo.com>
> To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2011 9:23 AM
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] dumb question time
>
>
> I tell you this too, people must think since they are buying the part from
> a
> "specialty house" that they are paying more. They take that as a given and
> will
> do anything to not buy it from us. If they think that, they should
> investigate-- if they do I have found that in fact we are lower than most
> other
> sources but if they never check it out, they perpetuate the myth that you
> and I
> are too high. Sure that's not fair but it has to be people are doing it.
> Why
> else would they work so hard to source parts when all they would need to do
> is
> call one of us. This is very frustrating-- here's an example:
>
> The front brake hose is a (BH-36675) rubber brake hose. You can find them
> for @
> $42, we have a Teflon lined, braided stainless steel, plastic sheethed, DOT
> made
> hose complete with antibraid freying buttons-- a beautiful piece of
> equipement
> for $39. Wait--- that's not a typo, a better part by far is actually
> cheaper
> than an OEM rubber replacement part! There are many more lke that. So tell
> me
> why I'm upset, we spent good $ to produce that brake hose just as you spend
> time
> & $ in offering so many parts at a good price for the community.
>
>
> I'll shut up now,
>
> Jim Bounds
> ----------------------
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Jim Kanomata <jimkanomata@gmail.com>
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Sent: Sat, June 18, 2011 11:50:46 AM
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] dumb question time
>
> Brian,
> Most people call me for information.
> I give you part# and also will tell you what we charge for them and we
> leave it at that.
> They know I do not expect them to purchase parts from us, but they
> find that the local source do not stock them and will take longer to
> get them and will order from us or from others.
> Lot are surprised to see that we are here to help.
> We have lot of people that have no time to shop around and rather have
> us fill their order for them.
> We have a staff of people here so I have the luxury of spending time
> on the phone and helping.
> We are starting to find that our prices are lower than Summitt on lot
> of the parts and also stock parts that seem to work better than those
> you canaquire locally.
>
> On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 8:36 AM, brian <chasingsummer@triad.rr.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > i find so much info about upgrading and etc,
> > but when i just need to find part numbers as in rear brake pads and
> > bearings,
> >where is the best place to look
> > thanks bgk
> > _______________________________________________
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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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| Re: [GMCnet] dumb question time [message #130878 is a reply to message #130834] |
Sun, 19 June 2011 12:46 |
jade
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Steve;
Fire is still 30 miles away and wind is blowing in our favor.
How about your fire?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steven Ferguson" <botiemad11@gmail.com>
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2011 5:55 AM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] dumb question time
> Jim,
> I hope you didn't need a fire supression system in the past few days.
>
> On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 12:22 PM, Jim Decheine
> <jade@tabletoptelephone.com>wrote:
>
>> Both JIM'S;
>> Please do NOT shut up.
>> It was Jim B's comments on the fire suppression system that got my
>> attention
>> and I ordered the whole system from him.
>> I'll tell you this, I will have peace of mind knowing that I won't be
>> worried about not being able to put out a fire while driving my coach
>> from
>> now on.
>> I'm not a shopper so I will always order my parts from you JIM'S, no
>> matter
>> how long it takes to get them, as I know both of you need that support to
>> stay in business.
>> My new furnace from Jim K. arrived the second day after I ordered it.
>> Pretty Darn good service I say.
>> BIG THANKS TO BOTH OF YOU
>> JADE
>> 73 23'??
>> 73 26' Painted Desert
>> Ajo, AZ.
>> KC7QGC
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Jim Bounds" <gmccoop@yahoo.com>
>> To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2011 9:23 AM
>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] dumb question time
>>
>>
>> I tell you this too, people must think since they are buying the part
>> from
>> a
>> "specialty house" that they are paying more. They take that as a given
>> and
>> will
>> do anything to not buy it from us. If they think that, they should
>> investigate-- if they do I have found that in fact we are lower than most
>> other
>> sources but if they never check it out, they perpetuate the myth that you
>> and I
>> are too high. Sure that's not fair but it has to be people are doing it.
>> Why
>> else would they work so hard to source parts when all they would need to
>> do
>> is
>> call one of us. This is very frustrating-- here's an example:
>>
>> The front brake hose is a (BH-36675) rubber brake hose. You can find them
>> for @
>> $42, we have a Teflon lined, braided stainless steel, plastic sheethed,
>> DOT
>> made
>> hose complete with antibraid freying buttons-- a beautiful piece of
>> equipement
>> for $39. Wait--- that's not a typo, a better part by far is actually
>> cheaper
>> than an OEM rubber replacement part! There are many more lke that. So
>> tell
>> me
>> why I'm upset, we spent good $ to produce that brake hose just as you
>> spend
>> time
>> & $ in offering so many parts at a good price for the community.
>>
>>
>> I'll shut up now,
>>
>> Jim Bounds
>> ----------------------
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----
>> From: Jim Kanomata <jimkanomata@gmail.com>
>> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
>> Sent: Sat, June 18, 2011 11:50:46 AM
>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] dumb question time
>>
>> Brian,
>> Most people call me for information.
>> I give you part# and also will tell you what we charge for them and we
>> leave it at that.
>> They know I do not expect them to purchase parts from us, but they
>> find that the local source do not stock them and will take longer to
>> get them and will order from us or from others.
>> Lot are surprised to see that we are here to help.
>> We have lot of people that have no time to shop around and rather have
>> us fill their order for them.
>> We have a staff of people here so I have the luxury of spending time
>> on the phone and helping.
>> We are starting to find that our prices are lower than Summitt on lot
>> of the parts and also stock parts that seem to work better than those
>> you canaquire locally.
>>
>> On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 8:36 AM, brian <chasingsummer@triad.rr.com>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> > i find so much info about upgrading and etc,
>> > but when i just need to find part numbers as in rear brake pads and
>> > bearings,
>> >where is the best place to look
>> > thanks bgk
>> > _______________________________________________
>> > GMCnet mailing list
>> > Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>> > http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Jim Kanomata
>> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
>> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
>> http://www.appliedgmc.com
>> 1-800-752-7502
>> _______________________________________________
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| Re: dumb question time [message #130989 is a reply to message #130793] |
Sun, 19 June 2011 22:39 |
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mike miller
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Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
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| mcolie wrote on Sat, 18 June 2011 19:21 |
...
Even if you have all the parts books, that does not mean you can get a serviceable part. ...
...
... If you have to do that, be ready to have a bad time. Many parts out there are inferior quality or just plain wrong. ...
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Most current auto parts counter people can not find a part without "knowing" what vehicle it is "for".... This is so they can pick it from a list on the computer... and there isn't any GMC motorhome listed unless it is one of those truck chassis SOB's.
SO....
One of the "tricks" you need to know is what to tell the counter person when they as "what vehicle?" About half of the time, you can tell them "1975 Oldsmobile Toronado" and get the right part... BUT what do you tell them the other half of the time? When do you know when to tell them something different?
Calling one of our vendors* will get you the right part. OR at least they should know enough to ask the right questions to select the correct part if there is a difference on some coaches. All this and normally at the same or better price than your local store. AND I have been finding local stores have to order most items anyway....
That said, I normally shop around on for project parts that are a bit "different" and the more "generic" items. I call Applied GMC (JimK... I am on the west coast, but sometime order from JimB) when I need something more GMC specific.
Note that Applied GMC has been "stocking" a LOT of the more generic RV items. (Just ordered a fresh water pump.)
----
* Our vendors: Normally referred to as "one of the Jims," there are in fact some GMC vendors with names other than "Jim." 
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo'
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