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| Re: [GMCnet] LED side marker lights [message #214994 is a reply to message #214992] |
Fri, 19 July 2013 13:20   |
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Richard RV
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Kelvin,
Very nice indeed. Looks factory. Are those Piranha LED lights? I've been looking for some new side marker lights and haven't found too many I like. Do you have all four wired as turn signal lights?
Richard
'77 Birchaven TZE...777;
'76 Palm Beach under construction;
‘76 Edgemont waiting its turn
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| Re: LED side marker lights [message #214995 is a reply to message #214984] |
Fri, 19 July 2013 13:27 |
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Richard RV
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Hello Jay. I just asked Kelvin about his lights and whether they were Piranhas. The Piranhas look pretty much identical and are the same exact size, but have 6 LEDs instead of 8 like the ones you posted.
http://www.vehiclesafetysupply.com/product/PET-187A.html
And yours are a lot cheaper. Thanks for posting the link.
Richard
'77 Birchaven TZE...777;
'76 Palm Beach under construction;
‘76 Edgemont waiting its turn
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| Re: [GMCnet] LED side marker lights [message #214996 is a reply to message #214992] |
Fri, 19 July 2013 13:30 |
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Richard RV
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Kelvin,
How much did the laser cut adapter plates cost? If you have a good source and would make more, I'm interested in a set of four.
If you're not interested in making more, could you send me the CAD file for the adapter plate? I think that'd be a great thing to post somewhere.
Richard
'77 Birchaven TZE...777;
'76 Palm Beach under construction;
‘76 Edgemont waiting its turn
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| Re: [GMCnet] LED side marker lights [message #214997 is a reply to message #214992] |
Fri, 19 July 2013 13:48 |
jayrabe
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Excellent. Thanks Kelvin! Great Looking Coach!!
And like Richard, I'd be interested in 4 of the mounting plates if it's possible.
Jay Rabe 76 PB Portland, OR
> Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 11:04:03 -0700
> From: kelvin@datsuns.com
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] LED side marker lights
>
> On 7/19/2013 10:44 AM, Jay Rabe wrote:
> > Saw a thread about these awhile ago but can't find it now. Can someone help me find it? As I recall there was some modification needed to the rub strip to make them fit.
> >
> > http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/truck-trailer-led-lights/m8-series-led-marker-lamp/578/
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Jay Rabe
>
> How I did it, Jay...
>
> Old parts stripped off. Need to fill in some areas to make this all work.
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelvins_pics/8970878268/in/set-72157632335982130
>
> Where the new light will fit...
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelvins_pics/8969686137/in/set-72157632335982130
>
> Laser cut pieces with countersunk rivet holes and rivet-nuts. These
> plates are riveted to the fiberglass panel.
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelvins_pics/8969686017/in/set-72157632335982130
>
> Plates riveted in place with new stick-on side molding.
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelvins_pics/8337206910/in/set-72157632335982130
>
> Finished product
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelvins_pics/8644881952/in/set-72157632335982130
>
> Seem to remember that Rich Denney used them, too. I'll bet he mounted
> them differently...
>
> Kelvin
> '73 23' in Eugene, OR
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| Re: [GMCnet] LED side marker lights [message #215019 is a reply to message #214997] |
Fri, 19 July 2013 15:42 |
kelvin
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Cost for the parts is minimal. Thin, flat aluminum. Fuel and "time"
for the 40 mile round trip to the vendor is almost more of a
consideration. Eats up an hour+.
Would you want them ready to install as a kit (rivet nuts installed and
flathead 1/8" rivets provided) or just laser cut plates that you'll
finish up?
And the more the merrier. Anyone else interested? The parts get
cheaper the more I have made. At this point I can only guess at cost
for kit or simple plate. I'd like to make a few bucks but in the spirit
of GMC ownership I'll be very fair.
The front ones are wired as turn signals. Harder to get at the wires in
the back to make that work but they're right next to the turn signals
anyway, so not as important.
Those light do stick out a lot further than stock. I considered that
fact when I chose them. They're very bright and way more obvious than
the OEM solution. Very functional as marker lights and auxiliary turn
signals.
Kelvin
On 7/19/2013 11:48 AM, Jay Rabe wrote:
> Excellent. Thanks Kelvin! Great Looking Coach!!
> And like Richard, I'd be interested in 4 of the mounting plates if it's possible.
> Jay Rabe 76 PB Portland, OR
>
>> Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 11:04:03 -0700
>> From: kelvin@datsuns.com
>> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] LED side marker lights
>>
>> On 7/19/2013 10:44 AM, Jay Rabe wrote:
>>> Saw a thread about these awhile ago but can't find it now. Can someone help me find it? As I recall there was some modification needed to the rub strip to make them fit.
>>>
>>> http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/truck-trailer-led-lights/m8-series-led-marker-lamp/578/
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Jay Rabe
>> How I did it, Jay...
>>
>> Old parts stripped off. Need to fill in some areas to make this all work.
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelvins_pics/8970878268/in/set-72157632335982130
>>
>> Where the new light will fit...
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelvins_pics/8969686137/in/set-72157632335982130
>>
>> Laser cut pieces with countersunk rivet holes and rivet-nuts. These
>> plates are riveted to the fiberglass panel.
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelvins_pics/8969686017/in/set-72157632335982130
>>
>> Plates riveted in place with new stick-on side molding.
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelvins_pics/8337206910/in/set-72157632335982130
>>
>> Finished product
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelvins_pics/8644881952/in/set-72157632335982130
>>
>> Seem to remember that Rich Denney used them, too. I'll bet he mounted
>> them differently...
>>
>> Kelvin
>> '73 23' in Eugene, OR
>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] LED side marker lights [message #215252 is a reply to message #215019] |
Sun, 21 July 2013 18:21 |
Mr ERFisher
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What the hay
I will buy 2 sets
Gene
FREE WIFI @ Mickey D
On Jul 19, 2013, at 1:42 PM, Kelvin Dietz <kelvin@datsuns.com> wrote:
> Cost for the parts is minimal. Thin, flat aluminum. Fuel and "time"
> for the 40 mile round trip to the vendor is almost more of a
> consideration. Eats up an hour+.
>
> Would you want them ready to install as a kit (rivet nuts installed and
> flathead 1/8" rivets provided) or just laser cut plates that you'll
> finish up?
>
> And the more the merrier. Anyone else interested? The parts get
> cheaper the more I have made. At this point I can only guess at cost
> for kit or simple plate. I'd like to make a few bucks but in the spirit
> of GMC ownership I'll be very fair.
>
> The front ones are wired as turn signals. Harder to get at the wires in
> the back to make that work but they're right next to the turn signals
> anyway, so not as important.
>
> Those light do stick out a lot further than stock. I considered that
> fact when I chose them. They're very bright and way more obvious than
> the OEM solution. Very functional as marker lights and auxiliary turn
> signals.
>
> Kelvin
>
>
> On 7/19/2013 11:48 AM, Jay Rabe wrote:
>> Excellent. Thanks Kelvin! Great Looking Coach!!
>> And like Richard, I'd be interested in 4 of the mounting plates if it's possible.
>> Jay Rabe 76 PB Portland, OR
>>
>>> Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 11:04:03 -0700
>>> From: kelvin@datsuns.com
>>> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
>>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] LED side marker lights
>>>
>>> On 7/19/2013 10:44 AM, Jay Rabe wrote:
>>>> Saw a thread about these awhile ago but can't find it now. Can someone help me find it? As I recall there was some modification needed to the rub strip to make them fit.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/truck-trailer-led-lights/m8-series-led-marker-lamp/578/
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Jay Rabe
>>> How I did it, Jay...
>>>
>>> Old parts stripped off. Need to fill in some areas to make this all work.
>>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelvins_pics/8970878268/in/set-72157632335982130
>>>
>>> Where the new light will fit...
>>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelvins_pics/8969686137/in/set-72157632335982130
>>>
>>> Laser cut pieces with countersunk rivet holes and rivet-nuts. These
>>> plates are riveted to the fiberglass panel.
>>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelvins_pics/8969686017/in/set-72157632335982130
>>>
>>> Plates riveted in place with new stick-on side molding.
>>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelvins_pics/8337206910/in/set-72157632335982130
>>>
>>> Finished product
>>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelvins_pics/8644881952/in/set-72157632335982130
>>>
>>> Seem to remember that Rich Denney used them, too. I'll bet he mounted
>>> them differently...
>>>
>>> Kelvin
>>> '73 23' in Eugene, OR
>>>
>>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] LED side marker lights [message #215265 is a reply to message #215252] |
Sun, 21 July 2013 19:57 |
Jerry Wheeler
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I'll second the hay; I'll take two sets too. Can't let Gene get ahead of
me......
Jerry
On Sun, Jul 21, 2013 at 7:21 PM, <mr.erfisher@gmail.com> wrote:
> What the hay
>
> I will buy 2 sets
> Gene
>
> FREE WIFI @ Mickey D
>
>
>
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> On Jul 19, 2013, at 1:42 PM, Kelvin Dietz <kelvin@datsuns.com> wrote:
>
> > Cost for the parts is minimal. Thin, flat aluminum. Fuel and "time"
> > for the 40 mile round trip to the vendor is almost more of a
> > consideration. Eats up an hour+.
> >
> > Would you want them ready to install as a kit (rivet nuts installed and
> > flathead 1/8" rivets provided) or just laser cut plates that you'll
> > finish up?
> >
> > And the more the merrier. Anyone else interested? The parts get
> > cheaper the more I have made. At this point I can only guess at cost
> > for kit or simple plate. I'd like to make a few bucks but in the spirit
> > of GMC ownership I'll be very fair.
> >
> > The front ones are wired as turn signals. Harder to get at the wires in
> > the back to make that work but they're right next to the turn signals
> > anyway, so not as important.
> >
> > Those light do stick out a lot further than stock. I considered that
> > fact when I chose them. They're very bright and way more obvious than
> > the OEM solution. Very functional as marker lights and auxiliary turn
> > signals.
> >
> > Kelvin
> >
> >
> > On 7/19/2013 11:48 AM, Jay Rabe wrote:
> >> Excellent. Thanks Kelvin! Great Looking Coach!!
> >> And like Richard, I'd be interested in 4 of the mounting plates if it's
> possible.
> >> Jay Rabe 76 PB Portland, OR
> >>
> >>> Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 11:04:03 -0700
> >>> From: kelvin@datsuns.com
> >>> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> >>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] LED side marker lights
> >>>
> >>> On 7/19/2013 10:44 AM, Jay Rabe wrote:
> >>>> Saw a thread about these awhile ago but can't find it now. Can
> someone help me find it? As I recall there was some modification needed to
> the rub strip to make them fit.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/truck-trailer-led-lights/m8-series-led-marker-lamp/578/
> >>>>
> >>>> Thanks,
> >>>> Jay Rabe
> >>> How I did it, Jay...
> >>>
> >>> Old parts stripped off. Need to fill in some areas to make this all
> work.
> >>>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelvins_pics/8970878268/in/set-72157632335982130
> >>>
> >>> Where the new light will fit...
> >>>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelvins_pics/8969686137/in/set-72157632335982130
> >>>
> >>> Laser cut pieces with countersunk rivet holes and rivet-nuts. These
> >>> plates are riveted to the fiberglass panel.
> >>>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelvins_pics/8969686017/in/set-72157632335982130
> >>>
> >>> Plates riveted in place with new stick-on side molding.
> >>>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelvins_pics/8337206910/in/set-72157632335982130
> >>>
> >>> Finished product
> >>>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelvins_pics/8644881952/in/set-72157632335982130
> >>>
> >>> Seem to remember that Rich Denney used them, too. I'll bet he mounted
> >>> them differently...
> >>>
> >>> Kelvin
> >>> '73 23' in Eugene, OR
> >>>
> >>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] LED side marker lights [message #215288 is a reply to message #215265] |
Sun, 21 July 2013 22:26 |
jimk
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On Sun, Jul 21, 2013 at 5:57 PM, Jerry Wheeler <jrwheeler7@gmail.com> wrote:
> I'll second the hay; I'll take two sets too. Can't let Gene get ahead of
> me......
> Jerry
>
>
> On Sun, Jul 21, 2013 at 7:21 PM, <mr.erfisher@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > What the hay
> >
> > I will buy 2 sets
> > Gene
> >
> > FREE WIFI @ Mickey D
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Jul 19, 2013, at 1:42 PM, Kelvin Dietz <kelvin@datsuns.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Cost for the parts is minimal. Thin, flat aluminum. Fuel and "time"
> > > for the 40 mile round trip to the vendor is almost more of a
> > > consideration. Eats up an hour+.
> > >
> > > Would you want them ready to install as a kit (rivet nuts installed and
> > > flathead 1/8" rivets provided) or just laser cut plates that you'll
> > > finish up?
> > >
> > > And the more the merrier. Anyone else interested? The parts get
> > > cheaper the more I have made. At this point I can only guess at cost
> > > for kit or simple plate. I'd like to make a few bucks but in the
> spirit
> > > of GMC ownership I'll be very fair.
> > >
> > > The front ones are wired as turn signals. Harder to get at the wires
> in
> > > the back to make that work but they're right next to the turn signals
> > > anyway, so not as important.
> > >
> > > Those light do stick out a lot further than stock. I considered that
> > > fact when I chose them. They're very bright and way more obvious than
> > > the OEM solution. Very functional as marker lights and auxiliary turn
> > > signals.
> > >
> > > Kelvin
> > >
> > >
> > > On 7/19/2013 11:48 AM, Jay Rabe wrote:
> > >> Excellent. Thanks Kelvin! Great Looking Coach!!
> > >> And like Richard, I'd be interested in 4 of the mounting plates if
> it's
> > possible.
> > >> Jay Rabe 76 PB Portland, OR
> > >>
> > >>> Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 11:04:03 -0700
> > >>> From: kelvin@datsuns.com
> > >>> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> > >>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] LED side marker lights
> > >>>
> > >>> On 7/19/2013 10:44 AM, Jay Rabe wrote:
> > >>>> Saw a thread about these awhile ago but can't find it now. Can
> > someone help me find it? As I recall there was some modification needed
> to
> > the rub strip to make them fit.
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> >
> http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/truck-trailer-led-lights/m8-series-led-marker-lamp/578/
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Thanks,
> > >>>> Jay Rabe
> > >>> How I did it, Jay...
> > >>>
> > >>> Old parts stripped off. Need to fill in some areas to make this all
> > work.
> > >>>
> >
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelvins_pics/8970878268/in/set-72157632335982130
> > >>>
> > >>> Where the new light will fit...
> > >>>
> >
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelvins_pics/8969686137/in/set-72157632335982130
> > >>>
> > >>> Laser cut pieces with countersunk rivet holes and rivet-nuts. These
> > >>> plates are riveted to the fiberglass panel.
> > >>>
> >
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelvins_pics/8969686017/in/set-72157632335982130
> > >>>
> > >>> Plates riveted in place with new stick-on side molding.
> > >>>
> >
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelvins_pics/8337206910/in/set-72157632335982130
> > >>>
> > >>> Finished product
> > >>>
> >
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelvins_pics/8644881952/in/set-72157632335982130
> > >>>
> > >>> Seem to remember that Rich Denney used them, too. I'll bet he
> mounted
> > >>> them differently...
> > >>>
> > >>> Kelvin
> > >>> '73 23' in Eugene, OR
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> _______________________________________________
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| Re: [GMCnet] LED side marker lights [message #217505 is a reply to message #217502] |
Fri, 09 August 2013 08:08 |
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USAussie
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Rick,
WELCOME BACK!
I was thinking about you the other day because you hadn't been here in SOOOOO long! Thought something untoward might have happened
to you but since you're a "youngster" compared to most of the rest of us I dismissed that thought.
Regards,
Rob M.
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From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Richard Denney
Sent: Friday, August 09, 2013 7:44 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] LED side marker lights
On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 2:04 PM, Kelvin Dietz <kelvin@datsuns.com> wrote:
> Seem to remember that Rich Denney used them, too. I'll bet he mounted
> them differently...
I didn't do them nearly as neatly as you did. I installed a 2-1/2x1/8"
aluminum flat bar in place of the original sheet metal rub-strip
holder, which was a mess. I installed the lights on that aluminum flat
bar using rubber well nuts. I also fashioned gaskets for the perimeter
of the light using foam weatherseal tape, just to keep water from
entering the the coach through the marker light area. And I secured
the lights using rubber well nuts.
One aspect of this project that I'm sure was already discussed is that
the system flows current in two directions through the front marker
lights, depending on what is being display (turn signal or running
lights). I used a bridge rectifier mounted inside the coach to turn
the current around. Those LEDs are diodes after all, and only work
with current flowing in the correct direction.
Finding LEDs with integral reflectors wasn't so easy.
Rick "swinging through for a little visit" Denney
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Northern Virginia
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| Re: [GMCnet] LED side marker lights [message #217517 is a reply to message #217505] |
Fri, 09 August 2013 09:26 |
Ken Henderson
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Me too! Can't you even slow down for a sequester?
Ken H.
On Aug 9, 2013 6:08 AM, "Rob Mueller" <robmueller@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> Rick,
>
> WELCOME BACK!
>
> I was thinking about you the other day because you hadn't been here in
> SOOOOO long! Thought something untoward might have happened
> to you but since you're a "youngster" compared to most of the rest of us I
> dismissed that thought.
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Richard Denney
> Sent: Friday, August 09, 2013 7:44 AM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] LED side marker lights
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> On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 2:04 PM, Kelvin Dietz <kelvin@datsuns.com> wrote:
> > Seem to remember that Rich Denney used them, too. I'll bet he mounted
> > them differently...
>
> I didn't do them nearly as neatly as you did. I installed a 2-1/2x1/8"
> aluminum flat bar in place of the original sheet metal rub-strip
> holder, which was a mess. I installed the lights on that aluminum flat
> bar using rubber well nuts. I also fashioned gaskets for the perimeter
> of the light using foam weatherseal tape, just to keep water from
> entering the the coach through the marker light area. And I secured
> the lights using rubber well nuts.
>
> One aspect of this project that I'm sure was already discussed is that
> the system flows current in two directions through the front marker
> lights, depending on what is being display (turn signal or running
> lights). I used a bridge rectifier mounted inside the coach to turn
> the current around. Those LEDs are diodes after all, and only work
> with current flowing in the correct direction.
>
> Finding LEDs with integral reflectors wasn't so easy.
>
> Rick "swinging through for a little visit" Denney
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> '73 230 "Jaws"
> Northern Virginia
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| Re: [GMCnet] LED side marker lights [message #217565 is a reply to message #217517] |
Fri, 09 August 2013 14:52 |
Richard Denney
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On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 10:26 AM, Ken Henderson <hend4800@bellsouth.net> wrote:
> Me too! Can't you even slow down for a sequester?
Sequester doesn't affect us directly--the Highway Trust Fund is off-budget.
But it does affect us indirectly--I call it sympathy pain. But we are
restricted more because of the stupid GSA and IRS junket conferences
than by the sequester. We are under severe limitations when we travel,
too. For example, at the major annual research conference in our
industry, I was not allowed to attend the reception hosted by my alma
mater.
The beat goes on, however. Too much travel, but I accomplish little
sitting in a Baltimore cubicle compared to what I can accomplish
working directly with state and local agencies. So, I put up with it.
It has hammered weekends, which are filled with deferred chores. I'm
still cleaning up treefall from Sandy--not much time for the GMC. But
I used it in June, and it worked.
By the way, I've been reading your blog. Deeply. Envious. (By the way,
Hwy 1 in California is California Hwy 1, the Pacific Coast Highway,
not US-1, which runs along the East Coast--US highways count up from
the east and north; Interstates count up from the west and south.)
And what the heck is all that fresh paint on Kelvin's coach? That is
giving me a severe inferiority complex.
Rick "keeping up with the mice but not much more" Denney
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'73 230 "Jaws"
Northern Virginia
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| Re: LED side marker lights [message #217574 is a reply to message #214984] |
Fri, 09 August 2013 16:31 |
John Hunt
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Registered: January 2011
Location: Orange County, CA
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Hi Kelvin -
Please put me down for a set, kitted out as much as it is worth to you to do.
thanks -
John
1976 Eleganza II,
1969 Lotus Elan Plus 2,
1978 Merlyn Formula Ford,
1981 Lola Sports 2000
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| Re: [GMCnet] LED side marker lights [message #217741 is a reply to message #217565] |
Sun, 11 August 2013 08:30 |
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USAussie
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Rick,
Hmmmmmm so the West Coast boys didn't like the idea that US-1 was on the East Coast eh? ;-)
The Aussies were smarter! Their Highway 1 is a ring road around the WHOLE country!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highway_1_(Australia)
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Richard Denney
Sent: Friday, August 09, 2013 2:52 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] LED side marker lights
On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 10:26 AM, Ken Henderson <hend4800@bellsouth.net> wrote:
> Me too! Can't you even slow down for a sequester?
Sequester doesn't affect us directly--the Highway Trust Fund is off-budget.
But it does affect us indirectly--I call it sympathy pain. But we are
restricted more because of the stupid GSA and IRS junket conferences
than by the sequester. We are under severe limitations when we travel,
too. For example, at the major annual research conference in our
industry, I was not allowed to attend the reception hosted by my alma
mater.
The beat goes on, however. Too much travel, but I accomplish little
sitting in a Baltimore cubicle compared to what I can accomplish
working directly with state and local agencies. So, I put up with it.
It has hammered weekends, which are filled with deferred chores. I'm
still cleaning up treefall from Sandy--not much time for the GMC. But
I used it in June, and it worked.
By the way, I've been reading your blog. Deeply. Envious. (By the way,
Hwy 1 in California is California Hwy 1, the Pacific Coast Highway,
not US-1, which runs along the East Coast--US highways count up from
the east and north; Interstates count up from the west and south.)
And what the heck is all that fresh paint on Kelvin's coach? That is
giving me a severe inferiority complex.
Rick "keeping up with the mice but not much more" Denney
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'73 230 "Jaws"
Northern Virginia
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Rob M. (USAussie)
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| Re: [GMCnet] LED side marker lights [message #217884 is a reply to message #217741] |
Sun, 11 August 2013 20:46 |
Richard Denney
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On Sun, Aug 11, 2013 at 9:30 AM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au>wrote:
> Rick,
>
> Hmmmmmm so the West Coast boys didn't like the idea that US-1 was on the
> East Coast eh? ;-)
>
> The Aussies were smarter! Their Highway 1 is a ring road around the WHOLE
> country!
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> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highway_1_(Australia)
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>
Given that nobody lives in the middle, it makes sense that the main highway
would follow the coast all the way around.
The US Highway numbering scheme was first worked out by the American
Association of State Highway Officials in 1926. The Interstate system was
designed to go the opposite way to avoid confusion.
The U.S. numbered route on the West Coast is mostly U.S. 101, and it runs
usually a bit inland to find the straighter line further south. In
California, the road that runs right along the water is usually called the
PCH--the Pacific Coast Highway (California Highway 1). Gorgeous drive, too,
and in places will test the GMC. US-101 follows the coast more closely in
Oregon. Pacific City, which is the home of Haystack Rock that Ken
photographed in his blog, is a really amazing place, with a lovely (but
expensive) RV park across the street from the beach. The Redhead and I did
that part of the Oregon coast in an VW Vanagon Camper, a few months before
we bought the GMC.
http://www.rickdenney.com/The_Pacific_Northwest/beach2pacificcity2003.html
Rick "with apologies for hijacking the thread" Denney
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'73 230 "Jaws"
Northern Virginia
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