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Thu, 15 March 2012 09:32  |
Sean
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Hi all,
Since purchasing my GMC a few days ago and joining this list, I've
received a few invitations to join various GMC organizations, and I'm
trying to decide which of them to join, if any.
FMCA membership seems to be a prerequisite for the various
GMC-specific clubs, so that one is a given - but which other clubs are
recommended?
FMCA, GMCMI, plus the nearest regional club seems like a reasonable
way to go, but I was curious what others are doing.
Thanks!
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Sean
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| Re: [GMCnet] Organizations/clubs? [message #163042 is a reply to message #163041] |
Thu, 15 March 2012 09:48  |
Kingsley Coach
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Sean
I'd say you've got it!
About the only other item of business would be for you to add your location
under your name and model in the signature of your email.
Welcome aboard !
Mike in NS
On Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 10:32 AM, Sean F <wsfulmer@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Since purchasing my GMC a few days ago and joining this list, I've
> received a few invitations to join various GMC organizations, and I'm
> trying to decide which of them to join, if any.
>
> FMCA membership seems to be a prerequisite for the various
> GMC-specific clubs, so that one is a given - but which other clubs are
> recommended?
>
> FMCA, GMCMI, plus the nearest regional club seems like a reasonable
> way to go, but I was curious what others are doing.
>
> Thanks!
>
> --
> Sean
> 1973 260 Painted Desert
> Gallery: http://goo.gl/Gfcpd
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| Re: [GMCnet] Organizations/clubs? [message #163044 is a reply to message #163041] |
Thu, 15 March 2012 10:13 |
Jim Galbavy
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Sean,
First of all, where do you live and what are your plans and expectations for you and your GMC? Yes, all of the GMC clubs started out in the beginning as GMC factory backed clubs. When the factory dropped the clubs they all at one time or another went under the FMCA banner. FMCA underwrites the GMC clubs' rally liability insurance amoung other bennies. If you request to join a GMC club the GMC club should offer you a free year membership in FMCA. So the first step is if you want to join a GMC club, contact them first for an application. Now there are roughly three tiers of GMC clubs. GMCMI // GMC Western States & GMC Eastern States // Then the local or regional clubs. I happen to belong to GMCMI, GMCES and GMC Sunshine Statesmen, GMC Dixielanders and I am President of the GMC TIDEWATER CRABS. Each club is a little different. Some are strong on technical things, some are more social and some are a little of both. It all depends on your favorite flavor.
jim galbavy
'73 GMC x-CL ANNIE
Lake Mary, Fl
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| Re: [GMCnet] Organizations/clubs? [message #163048 is a reply to message #163041] |
Thu, 15 March 2012 10:23 |
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| Sean wrote on Thu, 15 March 2012 10:32 |
Hi all,
Since purchasing my GMC a few days ago and joining this list, I've received a few invitations to join various GMC organizations, and I'm trying to decide which of them to join, if any.
FMCA membership seems to be a prerequisite for the various GMC-specific clubs, so that one is a given - but which other clubs are recommended?
FMCA, GMCMI, plus the nearest regional club seems like a reasonable way to go, but I was curious what others are doing.
Thanks!
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Sean
1973 260 Painted Desert
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Sean,
That is about it.
FMCA and GMCMI you have figured out...
Then there is Western States. They do more of technical interest stuff (Like Eastern States)
You may also find out that there are several locals that vary in interest. I am by no means any kind of an expert.
Saguaro Jetset is based in Arizona, and seems to be largely social (like many other chapters). Look up the websites at http://www.bdub.net/GMCLinks.html Bdub's.
There are also local FMCA groups. You may choose to investigate those as they may provide some good company and discounts to special events. Most of those are attended by 53' SOBs with awnings, patios and an SUV for a toad. (Still good people, but they can't relate to GMC issues.)
Then there are groups like Tin Can Tourists. This is a group of old RV owners. They are interesting, but kind of cliquish. It seems there are the Airstreams and everybody else... If you get to one, you may get to talk to FMC, Revcon and Cortez owners.
Get to a GMC rally as soon as you can manage, there are people you should meet. Did you download the Black (aka GMC assist) list?
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: [GMCnet] Organizations/clubs? [message #163054 is a reply to message #163048] |
Thu, 15 March 2012 10:50 |
Sean
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Thanks everybody, that's all useful info! I think I'll take a closer
look at GMCWS.
I currently work full time and don't have much opportunity to attend
rallys and whatnot just yet, but I hope to at some point. Need to get
the beast a bit more roadworthy before we take a long trip! Will be
sure to grab the Black list before we do :)
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Sean
1973 260 Painted Desert
Luna County, NM
Gallery: http://goo.gl/Gfcpd
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| Re: [GMCnet] Organizations/clubs? [message #163057 is a reply to message #163054] |
Thu, 15 March 2012 11:17 |
armandminnie
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Hi Sean,
We (GMCWS) have an offer of a free first-year membership to FMCA if you join GMCWS for 3 years. Our memberships are $20 per year so for $60 you get $110 worth of memberships.
See this page: http://gmcws.org/blog/?page_id=582
GMCWS prides itself on fun and good food along with some good technical information. We'd love to have you as a member.
We also belong to GMCSJ - the Saguaro Jetset - a purely social club that was originally all GMCs but is now mixed. We meet at various locations in Arizona and maybe New Mexico about 1 short rally per month in the winter.
Armand Minnie
Marana, AZ
'76 Eleganza II TZE166V103202
visit my gmc blog
click here to visit gmcws.org
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| Re: [GMCnet] Organizations/clubs? [message #163067 is a reply to message #163057] |
Thu, 15 March 2012 12:33 |
Carl S.
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Sean,
Armand has a great offer going for you. We are members of FMCA, GMCMI, GMGWS, and GMCSJ. My wife and I both work full time, I am self employed and somewhat more flexible on my work schedule than she is. We manage to get to most of the Saguaro Jetset rallies, usually a three day weekend, once per month from Nov. to Mar. or Apr. and often in Southern AZ. some as close to you as Benson or Bisbee. I have made one International rally and we are going to attend the upcoming one in Shawnee. we were also able to make it to a Western States rally (Las Vegas) on the return leg of another trip. We still feel it is worthwhile to maintain membership in WS and International.
If there is a Western States or International rally within a two day (or so) drive from Tucson, we try to make plans to be there. They are always fun and information filled events.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] Organizations/clubs? [message #163070 is a reply to message #163054] |
Thu, 15 March 2012 13:00 |
jhbridges
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Let me give you a slightly different perspective. I use my coach almost exclusively to go to dog shows. So, thye technical expertise is of prime importance to me, I pick broins for tips on how to keep it going. Consequently, since I'm in Georgia, I joined FMCA and GMCES. I also attended a rally of one of the regional clubs (Dixielanders) and found the people without exception to be the nicest friendliest group of folks it's been my privlege to spend a bit of time with in many years. When time and budget permit, i.e. when I retire if ever, I'll join one or more of the more social clubs. I suspect they're all equally outgoing.
As someone said, depends what you do with your GMC.
--johnny
'76 23' transmode norris
'76 palm beach
Several BWDs
From: Sean F <wsfulmer@gmail.com>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 11:50 AM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Organizations/clubs?
Thanks everybody, that's all useful info! I think I'll take a closer
look at GMCWS.
I currently work full time and don't have much opportunity to attend
rallys and whatnot just yet, but I hope to at some point. Need to get
the beast a bit more roadworthy before we take a long trip! Will be
sure to grab the Black list before we do :)
--
Sean
1973 260 Painted Desert
Luna County, NM
Gallery: http://goo.gl/Gfcpd
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Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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| Re: [GMCnet] Organizations/clubs? [message #163213 is a reply to message #163167] |
Fri, 16 March 2012 18:20 |
jhbridges
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Unfortunately - or fortunately, I'm not sure - The National Specialty Show for my breed is the 3rd of May at Purina Farms just outside St Louis. Since I am chairing the Specialty, I'll have to be there. Safely ensconced in my GMC which usually daws notice at shows. I >was< gonna try to catch the GMCES thing in Bowling Green the weekend and day before, but my boss decided to let a kinsman marry that weekend out of town, so I'm here in Atlanta.
--johnny
'76 23' transmode norris
'76 palm beach
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From: Charles Boyd <covered-wagon@comcast.net>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Friday, March 16, 2012 2:21 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Organizations/clubs?
Thank you gentlemen for the kind words. It is the GMC that gets us together, but it is the people that keep us together.
for anyone that doesn`t know about us.
http://www.gmcdixielanders.org/
As ya`ll know Bean Station is coming up, applications are in the newsletter. I also have the first year free FMCA vouchers for new members.
Rob: Bean Station is the Rally we nominate new officers. Sorry you won`t be there to defend yourself.
Robert Mueller wrote on Fri, 16 March 2012 00:29
> Johnny,
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> You are 100% correct about those Dixielanders!
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> Just keep an eye on that Chuck Boyd character; I hear he's a biker that has
> a bunch of Harleys and you know what those kinds of guys are like!
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> ;)
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> Regards,
> Rob M.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Johnny Bridges
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> I also attended a rally of one of the regional clubs (Dixielanders) and
> found the people without exception to be the nicest friendliest group
> of folks it's been my privlege to spend a bit of time with in many years.
> When time and budget permit, i.e. when I retire if ever, I'll join one or
> more of the more social clubs. I suspect they're all equally outgoing.
>
> Johnny
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| Re: [GMCnet] Organizations/clubs? [message #163239 is a reply to message #163151] |
Fri, 16 March 2012 22:54 |
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Mac,
I have a 1988 Heritage Softail which has been in some interesting places.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=24277
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=43253
I have fun with the Harley riders when I tell them along with the HD I have
a REAL motorcycle - a 2003 Ducati S-4 Monster. It weighs less than 200kg,
puts 120 HP on the ground; goes around turns intuitively, and stops on a
dime and gives $0.09 change!
I had one fool challenge me to a race with his "ape hangered" Softail
Custom. I asked him what day he wanted to race around the Eastern Creek race
track and that was the end of that conversation.
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: D C *Mac* Macdonald
HEY! Take it easy on us H.O.G. folks.
Judy and I both have and ride 'em!
May even put 'em on the trailer and
take 'em over to Shawnee!
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| Re: [GMCnet] Organizations/clubs? [message #163244 is a reply to message #163239] |
Sat, 17 March 2012 06:39 |
Ross
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Rob,
I have a 1984 kawi gpz750 turbo. I has 116 hp. and weighs in around 520. In 84 it was the first production motorcycle to break the 10 sec quarter mile.
I get some surprised looks when this 61 year old white haired grandfather passes a pimpled faced crotch rocket driver.
Hurray for old farts....
Ross Hallman
78 Royale
Baden, On
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| Re: [GMCnet] Organizations/clubs? [message #163328 is a reply to message #163167] |
Sat, 17 March 2012 22:22 |
Richard Denney
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On Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 2:21 PM, Charles Boyd <covered-wagon@comcast.net>wrote:
> As ya`ll know Bean Station is coming up, applications are in the
> newsletter. I also have the first year free FMCA vouchers for new members.
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> I'm sending my money tomorrow. For once, it looks like I might actually be
able to squeeze a Bean Station rally in, but it will be tight. I can't
leave here until Wednesday morning, and have to be back in time to fly out
on Monday. But it's only a day's drive, barring the unforeseen.
Rick "who now needs to get that cruise control installed, oh, and actually
drive the coach around a bit and see if it still works" Denney
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| Re: [GMCnet] Organizations/clubs? [message #163349 is a reply to message #163328] |
Sun, 18 March 2012 07:27 |
Ken Henderson
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Hey, Rick, that will be great! It's been FAR too long since we've
seen you (and, ESPECIALLY, the Redhead)! :-)
Ken H.
On Sat, Mar 17, 2012 at 11:22 PM, Richard Denney wrote:
>> I'm sending my money tomorrow. For once, it looks like I might actually be
> able to squeeze a Bean Station rally in, but it will be tight. I can't
> leave here until Wednesday morning, and have to be back in time to fly out
> on Monday. But it's only a day's drive, barring the unforeseen.
>
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