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Wed, 12 September 2012 20:20  |
Gary Berry
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Hey All;
In May, Diana and I were at a dune buggy run in Moab, UT. While
there, a fellow by the name of Britt Palmer and three of his college
buddies showed up in a bright red GMC. He and his crew were taking it
to LA to drop it off at a famous car builder to have him turn it into
a contender for the Class-A motorhome Land speed Record. JimK
mentioned that Applied GMC has been a sponsor for this build. I Britt
him a text last night wondering how the build was going and if they
were going to hit the salt this month. Here's his reply...
"Good to hear from you Gary. We arrive at the salt flats on 10/3 for
the world finals event. Motorhome is just about to be painted. 502 Ram
Jet, nitrous, fire suppression, full interior roll cage, Sparco race
seats, custom cut aluminum wheels, seamless windows, limited slip
front diff, front and rear stabilizer bars, quad air bag in rear,
airbags up front, custom front and rear diffuser/spoilers and body
totally shaved smooth from front to rear. We will probably run for an
official time on 10/4. I really do need to update my website. Hope to
see you there! Bring the turkey!!"
His webpage is palmerdesignsltd.com
I'm going to go. Anybody else want to see a 130mph (the goal) GMC motorhome??
--
Gary and Diana Berry
73 CL Stretch in Wa.
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| Re: [GMCnet] LSR Attempt [message #184224 is a reply to message #184190] |
Wed, 12 September 2012 22:35  |
Chr$
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Toilet? Kitchen? Bunks, or gutted?
I think a MH land speed record must retain it's ability to be used as a MH.
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
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| Re: [GMCnet] LSR Attempt [message #184229 is a reply to message #184224] |
Wed, 12 September 2012 23:34 |
Gary Worobec
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We may go to Bonneville right after the GMCWS Rally and check this out.
Thanks
Gary and Joanne Worobec
1973 GMC Glacier
Anza, CA
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To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 8:35 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] LSR Attempt
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> Toilet? Kitchen? Bunks, or gutted?
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> I think a MH land speed record must retain it's ability to be used as a
> MH.
> --
> -Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
> Scottsdale, AZ
> "The Escape Pod" A 77 Ex-Kingsley Featuring: Olds 455, Manny Power Drive,
> 3:21, Rockwell, Jim B QJET, Quadra bag. Still needs paint!
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> Photosite: Chrisc "It has Begun"
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| Re: [GMCnet] LSR Attempt [message #184230 is a reply to message #184190] |
Thu, 13 September 2012 00:02 |
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ljdavick
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That’s quite a compelling story he tells about his neurological disease. I admire his spunk.
Larry Davick
A Mystery Machine
1976(ish) Palm Beach
Fremont, CA
On Sep 12, 2012, at 6:20 PM, Gary Berry wrote:
> Hey All;
>
> In May, Diana and I were at a dune buggy run in Moab, UT. While
> there, a fellow by the name of Britt Palmer and three of his college
> buddies showed up in a bright red GMC. He and his crew were taking it
> to LA to drop it off at a famous car builder to have him turn it into
> a contender for the Class-A motorhome Land speed Record. JimK
> mentioned that Applied GMC has been a sponsor for this build. I Britt
> him a text last night wondering how the build was going and if they
> were going to hit the salt this month. Here's his reply...
>
> "Good to hear from you Gary. We arrive at the salt flats on 10/3 for
> the world finals event. Motorhome is just about to be painted. 502 Ram
> Jet, nitrous, fire suppression, full interior roll cage, Sparco race
> seats, custom cut aluminum wheels, seamless windows, limited slip
> front diff, front and rear stabilizer bars, quad air bag in rear,
> airbags up front, custom front and rear diffuser/spoilers and body
> totally shaved smooth from front to rear. We will probably run for an
> official time on 10/4. I really do need to update my website. Hope to
> see you there! Bring the turkey!!"
>
> His webpage is palmerdesignsltd.com
>
> I'm going to go. Anybody else want to see a 130mph (the goal) GMC motorhome??
>
> --
> Gary and Diana Berry
> 73 CL Stretch in Wa.
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| Re: [GMCnet] LSR Attempt [message #184236 is a reply to message #184230] |
Thu, 13 September 2012 01:45 |
Ronald Pottol
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Well, LSR rules are odd. I would expect it depends on the class, but
mostly it is about form, fuel, and if it is supercharged, as I vaguely
remember.
The more amusing part to me is when someone realized that most of the
motorcycle records had been set in the 1950s (with the exception of
big bike stuff), and went out there with a collection of basically
stock modern smaller displacement street bikes and reset a bunch of
them.
I wish them luck, in any event.
Hmmm, stick a pair of 454s, each driving a rear axle, set some really
high motor home speed records!
Ron
On Wed, Sep 12, 2012 at 10:02 PM, Larry Davick <ljdavick@comcast.net> wrote:
> That’s quite a compelling story he tells about his neurological disease. I admire his spunk.
>
> Larry Davick
> A Mystery Machine
> 1976(ish) Palm Beach
> Fremont, CA
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> On Sep 12, 2012, at 6:20 PM, Gary Berry wrote:
>
>> Hey All;
>>
>> In May, Diana and I were at a dune buggy run in Moab, UT. While
>> there, a fellow by the name of Britt Palmer and three of his college
>> buddies showed up in a bright red GMC. He and his crew were taking it
>> to LA to drop it off at a famous car builder to have him turn it into
>> a contender for the Class-A motorhome Land speed Record. JimK
>> mentioned that Applied GMC has been a sponsor for this build. I Britt
>> him a text last night wondering how the build was going and if they
>> were going to hit the salt this month. Here's his reply...
>>
>> "Good to hear from you Gary. We arrive at the salt flats on 10/3 for
>> the world finals event. Motorhome is just about to be painted. 502 Ram
>> Jet, nitrous, fire suppression, full interior roll cage, Sparco race
>> seats, custom cut aluminum wheels, seamless windows, limited slip
>> front diff, front and rear stabilizer bars, quad air bag in rear,
>> airbags up front, custom front and rear diffuser/spoilers and body
>> totally shaved smooth from front to rear. We will probably run for an
>> official time on 10/4. I really do need to update my website. Hope to
>> see you there! Bring the turkey!!"
>>
>> His webpage is palmerdesignsltd.com
>>
>> I'm going to go. Anybody else want to see a 130mph (the goal) GMC motorhome??
>>
>> --
>> Gary and Diana Berry
>> 73 CL Stretch in Wa.
>> _______________________________________________
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| Re: [GMCnet] LSR Attempt [message #184243 is a reply to message #184236] |
Thu, 13 September 2012 05:40 |
tphipps
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Twin 454's -awesome. Reminds me of 2CV. They wanted a four wheel drive version during the late 60's, so they installed an engine at both ends. Your choice, front wheel drive, rear wheel drive, or all wheel drive. Used a link to connect the two transmissions together. No idea, considering the era, how they kept the engines in sync.
Saw lots of 2Cv's on my many Army sponsored trips to Europe, never saw the four wheel drive.
Would make a great towd.
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: [GMCnet] LSR Attempt [message #184311 is a reply to message #184190] |
Thu, 13 September 2012 13:26 |
Craig Lechowicz
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Some years back, I went to Gingerman Raceway in Western MI for one of the events in the One Lap of America series. There was a guy there with a Cadillac Seville. Had a Northstar fwd setup in the front and also had put one in the rear. He had just barely gotten it finished ahead of the event, so wasn't all that fast on a road course. Said the hardest part was trying to keep the front and rear engine throttles synchronized. Not sure what happened to it since, but with some tuning, it could have been a rocket ship.
Craig Lechowicz
'77 Kingsley, Waterford, MI
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| Re: [GMCnet] LSR Attempt [message #184313 is a reply to message #184311] |
Thu, 13 September 2012 14:09 |
tphipps
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Synced electronic brains would make it easier in this day and age. Not easy, just easier.
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: [GMCnet] LSR Attempt [message #184341 is a reply to message #184243] |
Thu, 13 September 2012 16:25 |
Ron77
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There was a Toronado with two engines on the drag strips in California in
the 60,s driven by John Smyser. Mickey Thompson built a 2 engine Toronado,
maybe for the street. Hurst built a two Toronado power train Olds 442 that
Joe Schubeck drove.
Ron Johnson
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Twin 454's -awesome. Reminds me of 2CV. They wanted a four wheel drive
version during the late 60's, so they installed an engine at both ends.
Your choice, front wheel drive, rear wheel drive, or all wheel drive. Used
a link to connect the two transmissions together. No idea, considering the
era, how they kept the engines in sync.
Saw lots of 2Cv's on my many Army sponsored trips to Europe, never saw the
four wheel drive.
Would make a great towd.
Tom, MS II
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| Re: [GMCnet] LSR Attempt [message #184371 is a reply to message #184368] |
Thu, 13 September 2012 20:17 |
James Hupy
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Gee i seem to remember it burning all 4. It was some time ago on a speed
channel program with Dennis Gage and Jay. CRS strikes again, I guess.
Jim Hupy
On Sep 13, 2012 6:04 PM, "Gary Worobec" <gtw5@earthlink.net> wrote:
> Jim, Jay Leno's Toronado was powered by a single twin turbocharged GM 502
> with rear wheel drive (new chassis). Certainly very fast and very
> expensive.
> If I recall he estimated $250,000 to do the work. He might have done
> another
> although I don't see it on his web site.
>
> Thanks
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> Gary and Joanne Worobec
> 1973 GMC Glacier
> Anza, CA
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "James Hupy" <jamesh1296@gmail.com>
> To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2012 3:47 PM
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] LSR Attempt
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> > Don't forget Jay Leno's 66 dual engine 4 wd Olds tornado. It goes like
> jet
> > stink, long smokey burnouts, the whole deal.
> > Jim Hupy
> > Salem, OR
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| Re: [GMCnet] LSR Attempt [message #184377 is a reply to message #184308] |
Thu, 13 September 2012 20:25 |
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mike miller
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| KB wrote on Thu, 13 September 2012 11:14 |
Such a shame this is exactly the same date as the Treasure Island Rally!
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IIRC: There are dry lake beds in California that you can camp on at night and make speed runs during the day.
Could be a good place to see what a good "stock" GMC would do.
I do think that a MOTORHOME speed record should be held by a REAL motorhome.... not a motorhome shell with a big motor. IE: Stay in it, cook in it, sleep in it, Shower in it, S_it in it... then "race" in it. (Ok, you can dump the black tank first!)
Might be an idea for a rally.
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
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| Re: [GMCnet] LSR Attempt [message #184407 is a reply to message #184402] |
Thu, 13 September 2012 22:57 |
Ronald Pottol
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It should be IN USE. Cooking stuff on the stove, and some kids planing
a game at the dinette table.
:-)
Ron
On Thu, Sep 13, 2012 at 8:33 PM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> Chris,
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> I agree, this is a motorhome shaped vehicle JUST like Dyno Sources - MOE!
>
> Having said that at least's it's a GMC!
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
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> PS - throwing sleeping bags on the floor and a pot to pi$$ in the corner don't count!
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chris Choffat
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> Toilet? Kitchen? Bunks, or gutted?
>
> I think a MH land speed record must retain it's ability to be used as a MH.
> --
> -Chr$:
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| Re: [GMCnet] LSR Attempt [message #184411 is a reply to message #184377] |
Thu, 13 September 2012 23:26 |
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I agree Mike. However , I wanted to contest it in the fully functional WarPig while pulling my race trailer full of dirt bikes and gear. With my son riding shotgun.
That would be a memory.
Sully
77 royale
Seattle, wa.
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On Sep 13, 2012, at 6:25 PM, Mike Miller <m000035@gmail.com> wrote:
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> KB wrote on Thu, 13 September 2012 11:14
>> Such a shame this is exactly the same date as the Treasure Island Rally!
>
>
> IIRC: There are dry lake beds in California that you can camp on at night and make speed runs during the day.
>
> Could be a good place to see what a good "stock" GMC would do.
>
> I do think that a MOTORHOME speed record should be held by a REAL motorhome.... not a motorhome shell with a big motor. IE: Stay in it, cook in it, sleep in it, Shower in it, S_it in it... then "race" in it. (Ok, you can dump the black tank first!)
>
> Might be an idea for a rally.
>
> --
> Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
> (#1)'73 26' exPainted D. -- (#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
> http://m000035.blogspot.com
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Seattle, Wa.
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