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[GMCnet] SOUTHWEST GMCWS RALLY (SECRET PRESENTATION) [message #203815] Fri, 05 April 2013 23:48 Go to next message
Mr ERFisher is currently offline  Mr ERFisher   United States
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SOUTHWEST GMCWS RALLY (SECRET PRESENTATION)
http://gmc49ers.blogspot.com/

STEVE-F IS GOING TO:
If anyone with a badly faded or oxidized coach is planning on attending
the GMCWS Spring Rally this month in Amado, contact me and I'll be glad to
give a demo session on this topic. I have all the necessary machines and
compounds so you have nothing to lose.

Re. Revive paint>
Steve, I;ll take you up on the paint revival on my coach that appears to be
an enamel repaint. Tell me what to bring
FRANK-C


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Re: [GMCnet] SOUTHWEST GMCWS RALLY (SECRET PRESENTATION) [message #203827 is a reply to message #203815] Sat, 06 April 2013 08:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Steven Ferguson is currently offline  Steven Ferguson   United States
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That is a very nice blog Gene. Someone is working hard behind the scenes.
Steve


On Fri, Apr 5, 2013 at 9:48 PM, gene Fisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com> wrote:

> SOUTHWEST GMCWS RALLY (SECRET PRESENTATION)
> http://gmc49ers.blogspot.com/
>
> STEVE-F IS GOING TO:
> If anyone with a badly faded or oxidized coach is planning on attending
> the GMCWS Spring Rally this month in Amado, contact me and I'll be glad to
> give a demo session on this topic. I have all the necessary machines and
> compounds so you have nothing to lose.
>
> Re. Revive paint>
> Steve, I;ll take you up on the paint revival on my coach that appears to be
> an enamel repaint. Tell me what to bring
> FRANK-C
>
>
> --
> 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] SOUTHWEST GMCWS RALLY (SECRET PRESENTATION) [message #203836 is a reply to message #203827] Sat, 06 April 2013 09:00 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Mr ERFisher is currently offline  Mr ERFisher   United States
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vendors deserve something for all they do




On Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 6:02 AM, Steven Ferguson <botiemad11@gmail.com>wrote:

> That is a very nice blog Gene. Someone is working hard behind the scenes.
> Steve
>
>
> On Fri, Apr 5, 2013 at 9:48 PM, gene Fisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > SOUTHWEST GMCWS RALLY (SECRET PRESENTATION)
> > http://gmc49ers.blogspot.com/
> >
> > STEVE-F IS GOING TO:
> > If anyone with a badly faded or oxidized coach is planning on attending
> > the GMCWS Spring Rally this month in Amado, contact me and I'll be glad
> to
> > give a demo session on this topic. I have all the necessary machines and
> > compounds so you have nothing to lose.
> >
> > Re. Revive paint>
> > Steve, I;ll take you up on the paint revival on my coach that appears to
> be
> > an enamel repaint. Tell me what to bring
> > FRANK-C
> >
> >
> > --
> > 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
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[GMCnet] Motor extraction frame or wrench [message #203894 is a reply to message #203836] Sat, 06 April 2013 23:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Douglas Norton is currently offline  Douglas Norton   United States
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A wrench is what I do to my back due to sudden or difficult twisting or pulling.  In the not too distant future I expect to be removing and replacing my 455 half ton of fun engine.  I will need an A frame with a rail setup or similar devise to lift the engine and move it to near the coach door.  Does anyone have a design for one such devise?  I have been thinking that a simple frame could lift it out, I could then put plywood beneath the engine over the access hole and then using other metal or wood, slide the beast down several pieces of plywood or metal toward the door where it could be lifted out with the traditional cherry picker type of devise. 


Two queries here:

1. How do I make or borrow the frame with a rail to move the motor to the door area?

2.  Would dropping the engine to a platform and sliding it to the door work?  The replacement process of lifting the motor to the cab area could be a bit wrenching!

Doug Norton 73 Sequoia that tows a tiny teal tone toad
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Re: [GMCnet] Motor extraction frame or wrench [message #203895 is a reply to message #203894] Sat, 06 April 2013 23:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Doug, I think there will be two of those engine lifts that you are referring to for sale at the gmcws rally swap meet on Wednesday. These, if I am correct, will lift it up and then allow you to slide it back to the doorway and then out.

Armand Minnie
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Re: [GMCnet] Motor extraction frame or wrench [message #203902 is a reply to message #203894] Sun, 07 April 2013 06:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Mr ERFisher is currently offline  Mr ERFisher   United States
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did you read here?
http://gmcmotorhome.info/engine.html#REMOVE

>
>
> Two queries here:
>
> 1. How do I make or borrow the frame with a rail to move the motor to the
> door area?
>
> 2. Would dropping the engine to a platform and sliding it to the door
> work? The replacement process of lifting the motor to the cab area could
> be a bit wrenching!
>
> the real question is:

where do you get a -good- rebuilt engine,
results have not been too good on the left coast
for a while

gene




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Re: [GMCnet] Motor extraction frame or wrench [message #203908 is a reply to message #203894] Sun, 07 April 2013 08:05 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Steven Ferguson is currently offline  Steven Ferguson   United States
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Doug, our club is selling our. Contact me PM and lets talk about it. It
is a very nice one.
Steve


On Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 9:44 PM, Douglas Norton <nortocd@yahoo.com> wrote:

> A wrench is what I do to my back due to sudden or difficult twisting or
> pulling. In the not too distant future I expect to be removing and
> replacing my 455 half ton of fun engine. I will need an A frame with a
> rail setup or similar devise to lift the engine and move it to near the
> coach door. Does anyone have a design for one such devise? I have been
> thinking that a simple frame could lift it out, I could then put plywood
> beneath the engine over the access hole and then using other metal or wood,
> slide the beast down several pieces of plywood or metal toward the door
> where it could be lifted out with the traditional cherry picker type of
> devise.
>
>
> Two queries here:
>
> 1. How do I make or borrow the frame with a rail to move the motor to the
> door area?
>
> 2. Would dropping the engine to a platform and sliding it to the door
> work? The replacement process of lifting the motor to the cab area could
> be a bit wrenching!
>
> Doug Norton 73 Sequoia that tows a tiny teal tone toad
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Re: [GMCnet] Motor extraction frame or wrench [message #203909 is a reply to message #203895] Sun, 07 April 2013 08:06 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Steven Ferguson is currently offline  Steven Ferguson   United States
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It works either way Armand. Out the top, or drop it out the bottom.
Steve


On Sat, Apr 6, 2013 at 9:57 PM, Armand Minnie <armand@minniebiz.com> wrote:

>
>
> Doug, I think there will be two of those engine lifts that you are
> referring to for sale at the gmcws rally swap meet on Wednesday. These, if
> I am correct, will lift it up and then allow you to slide it back to the
> doorway and then out.
> --
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> Marana, AZ
> '76 Eleganza II TZE166V103202
> http://www.minniebiz.com
> http://www.gmcws.org
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Re: [GMCnet] Motor extraction frame or wrench [message #203929 is a reply to message #203908] Sun, 07 April 2013 12:11 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Or borrow mine.

Frank Condos
Ahwahnee, CA
With no planned engine changeout Smile

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Re: [GMCnet] SOUTHWEST GMCWS RALLY (SECRET PRESENTATION) [message #203965 is a reply to message #203815] Sun, 07 April 2013 14:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Steven Ferguson is currently offline  Steven Ferguson   United States
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I'm ready. All packed and would sure like to do a demo on an original
coach in addition to whatever Frank shows up in.
It's a go on selling the club tools.
Complete Ken Thoma bearing kit with seal installation tool.
Knuckle grease zerk jig
Engine hoise with ratcheting, sliding, cable come along that is made for
this application
Torsion bar unloader tools (2) SOLD
In addition, I'll be bringing some perfect knuckles with the grease zerks
installed
One pair RH and LH Caddy 500 Eldo exhaust manifolds (cast iron)
One pair of GMC RH and LH exhaust manifolds (cast iron) (the RH one may be
from a Toro)
One pair of 1-ton knuckles for someone wishing to save a little money on
the conversion.
One complete virgin core Olds 403 (you come and get it)
The running 455 out of my GMC (you come and get it)
I also have a perfect set of Toro lower control arms (won't bring 'em
unless someone wants 'em)

My guiter, lots of beer, my SOB, three Daschunds and a long haired messcook.
Steve


On Fri, Apr 5, 2013 at 9:48 PM, gene Fisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com> wrote:

> SOUTHWEST GMCWS RALLY (SECRET PRESENTATION)
> http://gmc49ers.blogspot.com/
>
> STEVE-F IS GOING TO:
> If anyone with a badly faded or oxidized coach is planning on attending
> the GMCWS Spring Rally this month in Amado, contact me and I'll be glad to
> give a demo session on this topic. I have all the necessary machines and
> compounds so you have nothing to lose.
>
> Re. Revive paint>
> Steve, I;ll take you up on the paint revival on my coach that appears to be
> an enamel repaint. Tell me what to bring
> FRANK-C
>
>
> --
> 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] SOUTHWEST GMCWS RALLY (SECRET PRESENTATION) [message #203966 is a reply to message #203965] Sun, 07 April 2013 15:12 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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>
> My guiter, lots of beer, my SOB, three Daschunds and a long haired
> messcook.
> Steve
>

am anxious to see the long haired messcook again

:>)

don't forget your video cam

gene

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Re: [GMCnet] SOUTHWEST GMCWS RALLY (SECRET PRESENTATION) [message #203970 is a reply to message #203965] Sun, 07 April 2013 16:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Carl S. is currently offline  Carl S.   United States
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I'll see you there Wednesday morning for the swap meet and will be back Thursday morning with the coach. Looking forward to it.

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] SOUTHWEST GMCWS RALLY (SECRET PRESENTATION) [message #204014 is a reply to message #203970] Mon, 08 April 2013 08:44 Go to previous message
SteveW is currently offline  SteveW   United States
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Good Morning Steve -

I might be interested in those 1 ton knuckles.

I'm hoping to have some of you experts take a look at my coach and determine if I need a new front end or not...

Driving from SoCal on Wednesday - hoping to get there in time for the Margarita Bucket.

Looking forward to meeting y'all.

Steve W
1973 23' Pineapple Yellow
Specific Model TBD

Steve W 1973 : 23' Southern California

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