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| Missing Keys [message #248220] |
Tue, 22 April 2014 20:08  |
BRDRVR
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I have a coach that I am going to pick up this week that has a bunch of issues. One of them is missing ignition key. I am going to take a bunch of keys of units that i have hoping to get lucky and it will turn the cylinder but I am not holding out alot of hope. Is there a way to have a key made for that unit by the VIN#? I hate to take a slide hammer to it and the closest locksmith is 40 miles away. Any ideas?
Thanx. David
David Gourdine
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| Re: [GMCnet] Missing Keys [message #248226 is a reply to message #248220] |
Tue, 22 April 2014 20:52  |
sgltrac
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Carefully search all compartments which do not require a key to open. Bet there is a hide a key on it somewhere. I have a column in a jig for my gauge pod project bet left my puller set at work or I'd pull the tilt down a little and see I the ignition comes out w/o a key. Been so long since I've been in a column this old I cannot remember if a key is needed to release the cyl.
Todd Sullivan
Sully
77 royale
Seattle
> On Apr 22, 2014, at 6:08 PM, David Gourdine <booking@blackrockdesertrvrental.com> wrote:
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> I have a coach that I am going to pick up this week that has a bunch of issues. One of them is missing ignition key. I am going to take a bunch of keys of units that i have hoping to get lucky and it will turn the cylinder but I am not holding out alot of hope. Is there a way to have a key made for that unit by the VIN#? I hate to take a slide hammer to it and the closest locksmith is 40 miles away. Any ideas?
> Thanx. David
> --
> David Gourdine
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| Re: Missing Keys [message #248232 is a reply to message #248220] |
Tue, 22 April 2014 21:29 |
Ken Burton
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I replaced min in the AUTOZONE parking lot. It took about 10 minutes with the tools that I borrowed for free from them.
The problem in your case is I believe you need to turn the key lock assembly to the run position in order to remove it.
If it were I would borrow tools from AZ and remove the steering wheel. Then remove the steering wheel locking assembly.
Then there is a pull rod that runs down the inside of the column to the switch that is mounted on the bottom of the steering column. Disconnect the rod at the switch and run the switch manually. Now you can start and drive the coach without the key.
I would contact Chuck Boyd who knows these things inside and out and ask him if there is a way to get that cylinder out without turning it to run. Or ask it if there is something inside the column that you can break to allow the cylinder to turn for removal.
There were key numbers supplied to the Original purchaser. If you can find anything in the records of the coach with the numbers, you can get a new key punched up at most GM dealers.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] Missing Keys [message #248237 is a reply to message #248220] |
Tue, 22 April 2014 21:46 |
Ken Henderson
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David,
I'm no expert on the steering column, but still have some suggestions: I'd
be afraid of damaging other parts of the column if I removed the lock
cylinder without a key. And I don't think you can turn the steering wheel
even if you disconnect the link from the lock cylinder to the bottom of column
switch to start the engine.
My suggestion is to refer to this excellent steering column dissertation
and follow it only down to the lock cylinder -- a not-very-difficult task:
http://www.gmceast.com/technical/Sowers_Steering_Column_Upgrade_Repair.pdf
Buy a new cylinder, with keys, at 'most any parts store.
Ken H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, etc., etc.
www.gmcwipersetc.com
On Tue, Apr 22, 2014 at 9:08 PM, David Gourdine wrote:
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> I have a coach that I am going to pick up this week that has a bunch of
> issues. One of them is missing ignition key. I am going to take a bunch of
> keys of units that i have hoping to get lucky and it will turn the
> cylinder but I am not holding out alot of hope. Is there a way to have a
> key made for that unit by the VIN#? I hate to take a slide hammer to it and
> the closest locksmith is 40 miles away. Any ideas?
> Thanx. David
> --
>
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| Re: Missing Keys [message #248248 is a reply to message #248220] |
Tue, 22 April 2014 22:53 |
BRDRVR
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I didnt check for a spare anywhere yet but doubt it has one. It belonged to a guy who never registered it. He lived in it in his grandmas driveway till the neighbors complained and then wound up in prison. Grandma died and the house is going to closing next week. The onan was stolen out of it and the glass is out on some windows. Its strange, with these units there is usually some parts or records or something. Even if the drawers and over heads were cleared out there might be some thing under the seats or under the reefer or even around the lp tank. Alot of times there are the parts to fix a problem that the coach has. There was nothing in this coach. It was picked clean. Well there was one thing under the sofa. An oil pump. That warmed my heart. Now Im going to get a unit with no keys. no title, with an unknown oil pump and drive it back to Florida a 1000 miles. Was hoping for a trick. On the bright side its an easy get as opposed to the unit I got to get 30 miles down the road.
Thanx. David
David Gourdine
http//www.blackrockdesertrvrental.com
booking@blackrockdesertrvrental.com
727-657-1955
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| Re: [GMCnet] Missing Keys [message #248249 is a reply to message #248248] |
Tue, 22 April 2014 23:09 |
Ken Henderson
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David,
As many coaches as you've "rescued" over long distances, you must have had
a lot of road adventures -- which you haven't shared with us. True to the
"man bites dog" axiom, we like to hear of troubles, but pleasant events are
interesting too. :-)
Please share your travels.
Ken H.
On Tue, Apr 22, 2014 at 11:53 PM, David Gourdine <
booking@blackrockdesertrvrental.com> wrote:
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> I didnt check for a spare anywhere yet but doubt it has one. It belonged
> to a guy who never registered it. He lived in it in his grandmas driveway
> till the neighbors complained and then wound up in prison. Grandma died and
> the house is going to closing next week. The onan was stolen out of it
> and the glass is out on some windows. Its strange, with these units there
> is usually some parts or records or something. Even if the drawers and over
> heads were cleared out there might be some thing under the seats or under
> the reefer or even around the lp tank. Alot of times there are the parts
> to fix a problem that the coach has. There was nothing in this coach. It
> was picked clean. Well there was one thing under the sofa. An oil pump.
> That warmed my heart. Now Im going to get a unit with no keys. no title,
> with an unknown oil pump and drive it back to Florida a 1000 miles. Was
> hoping for a trick. On the bright side its an easy get as opposed to the
> unit I got to get 30 miles down the
> road.
> Thanx. David
> --
> David Gourdine
>
> http//www.blackrockdesertrvrental.com
>
> booking@blackrockdesertrvrental.com
>
> 727-657-1955
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| Re: [GMCnet] Missing Keys [message #248250 is a reply to message #248249] |
Tue, 22 April 2014 23:35 |
sgltrac
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Buy a stated value policy and then have it accidentally catch on fire, fly home.
Seriously though, the loser may not have hid a key but the po might have. I found two nice sets in The Pig during the renovation. Propane compartment as well as a set hidden inside( I guess to let yourself out😜).
No disassembly below the ign cyl will release the lock pin as it is triggered by the location of the cyl. You could however remove the steering wheel and wedge the lock pin or even better, bring another plate that goes under the circlip loading the tilt spring. Only the one you bring will have been cut or ground to a smaller od so the lock notches are missing and thus the lock pin will not engage. Then you can old school hotwire it w/O smashing shit.
Todd Sullivan
Sully
77 royale
Seattle
> On Apr 22, 2014, at 9:09 PM, Ken Henderson <hend4800@bellsouth.net> wrote:
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> David,
>
> As many coaches as you've "rescued" over long distances, you must have had
> a lot of road adventures -- which you haven't shared with us. True to the
> "man bites dog" axiom, we like to hear of troubles, but pleasant events are
> interesting too. :-)
>
> Please share your travels.
>
> Ken H.
>
> On Tue, Apr 22, 2014 at 11:53 PM, David Gourdine <
> booking@blackrockdesertrvrental.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> I didnt check for a spare anywhere yet but doubt it has one. It belonged
>> to a guy who never registered it. He lived in it in his grandmas driveway
>> till the neighbors complained and then wound up in prison. Grandma died and
>> the house is going to closing next week. The onan was stolen out of it
>> and the glass is out on some windows. Its strange, with these units there
>> is usually some parts or records or something. Even if the drawers and over
>> heads were cleared out there might be some thing under the seats or under
>> the reefer or even around the lp tank. Alot of times there are the parts
>> to fix a problem that the coach has. There was nothing in this coach. It
>> was picked clean. Well there was one thing under the sofa. An oil pump.
>> That warmed my heart. Now Im going to get a unit with no keys. no title,
>> with an unknown oil pump and drive it back to Florida a 1000 miles. Was
>> hoping for a trick. On the bright side its an easy get as opposed to the
>> unit I got to get 30 miles down the
>> road.
>> Thanx. David
>> --
>> David Gourdine
>>
>> http//www.blackrockdesertrvrental.com
>>
>> booking@blackrockdesertrvrental.com
>>
>> 727-657-1955
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| Re: [GMCnet] Missing Keys [message #248257 is a reply to message #248249] |
Wed, 23 April 2014 00:54 |
BRDRVR
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Ken. If I told you everything Id never get off here. Something happens every 50 miles. The first bunch of units I got I went thru and replaced belts and checked hose and would spend hours getting them ready to go and 50 miles down the road something would be wrong. Now I cut the fuel line about 3" from the carb and hook a jump tank with an electric pump, air up the bags and tire and crank her over. 9 times out of 10 they start right up. Sometimes I got bang on the qjet with a hammer to loosen it up. I let it run for 10 mins and throw her in gear. If she moves I and stops I put my traveling tires on her and go. Drive to the nearest gas station and give her the once around and if shes not hissing, bleeding or throwing up then I roll south. I stop every 50 miles cause the jump is only 9 gals. There is always something that needs attention. If I go 2-300 miles with no issues I strat to get nervous. It is nerve racking. Im constantly trying to listen for anything. If I hear something I try to imagine what might be making that new noise Im hearing. I got to say that every time I start one of these and drive it for the first time I love them even more. I just delivered a coach for JimB out to Texas that he had re done a while ago. It was a really nice unit with only 5k miles on her. It drove really nice but I have had $500 units that have driven just as smooth. Ive got to get Mike Stewarts unit in SC next week and thats gonna be an adventure since it doesnt have a wind shield. Also got one that is 300' out in the middle of a swamp that Im gonna have to build a bridge to get it out. Any of you out there that want to join me on one of my trips let me know. In the next week Ill be in LA, SC, MA PA and Vegas. California date coming soon!
| Ken Henderson wrote on Wed, 23 April 2014 00:09 |
David,
As many coaches as you've "rescued" over long distances, you must have had
a lot of road adventures -- which you haven't shared with us. True to the
"man bites dog" axiom, we like to hear of troubles, but pleasant events are
interesting too. 
Please share your travels.
Ken H.
On Tue, Apr 22, 2014 at 11:53 PM, David Gourdine <
booking@blackrockdesertrvrental.com> wrote:
>
>
> I didnt check for a spare anywhere yet but doubt it has one. It belonged
> to a guy who never registered it. He lived in it in his grandmas driveway
> till the neighbors complained and then wound up in prison. Grandma died and
> the house is going to closing next week. The onan was stolen out of it
> and the glass is out on some windows. Its strange, with these units there
> is usually some parts or records or something. Even if the drawers and over
> heads were cleared out there might be some thing under the seats or under
> the reefer or even around the lp tank. Alot of times there are the parts
> to fix a problem that the coach has. There was nothing in this coach. It
> was picked clean. Well there was one thing under the sofa. An oil pump.
> That warmed my heart. Now Im going to get a unit with no keys. no title,
> with an unknown oil pump and drive it back to Florida a 1000 miles. Was
> hoping for a trick. On the bright side its an easy get as opposed to the
> unit I got to get 30 miles down the
> road.
> Thanx. David
> --
> David Gourdine
>
> http//www.blackrockdesertrvrental.com
>
> booking@blackrockdesertrvrental.com
>
> 727-657-1955
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Missing Keys [message #248260 is a reply to message #248257] |
Wed, 23 April 2014 00:58 |
sgltrac
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My god man, how much are they paying u to take these things?
Todd Sullivan
Sully
77 royale
Seattle
> On Apr 22, 2014, at 10:54 PM, David Gourdine <booking@blackrockdesertrvrental.com> wrote:
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> Ken. If I told you everything Id never get off here. Something happens every 50 miles. The first bunch of units I got I went thru and replaced belts and checked hose and would spend hours getting them ready to go and 50 miles down the road something would be wrong. Now I cut the fuel line about 3" from the carb and hook a jump tank with an electric pump, air up the bags and tire and crank her over. 9 times out of 10 they start right up. Sometimes I got bang on the qjet with a hammer to loosen it up. I let it run for 10 mins and throw her in gear. If she moves I and stops I put my traveling tires on her and go. Drive to the nearest gas station and give her the once around and if shes not hissing, bleeding or throwing up then I roll south. I stop every 50 miles cause the jump is only 9 gals. There is always something that needs attention. If I go 2-300 miles with no issues I strat to get nervous. It is nerve racking. Im constantly trying to listen for anything. If I hear some
th
> ing I try to imagine what might be making that new noise Im hearing. I got to say that every time I start one of these and drive it for the first time I love them even more. I just delivered a coach for JimB out to Texas that he had re done a while ago. It was a really nice unit with only 5k miles on her. It drove really nice but I have had $500 units that have driven just as smooth. Ive got to get Mike Stewarts unit in SC next week and thats gonna be an adventure since it doesnt have a wind shield. Also got one that is 300' out in the middle of a swamp that Im gonna have to build a bridge to get it out. Any of you out there that want to join me on one of my trips let me know. In the next week Ill be in LA, SC, MA PA and Vegas. California date coming soon!
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> Ken Henderson wrote on Wed, 23 April 2014 00:09
>> David,
>>
>> As many coaches as you've "rescued" over long distances, you must have had
>> a lot of road adventures -- which you haven't shared with us. True to the
>> "man bites dog" axiom, we like to hear of troubles, but pleasant events are
>> interesting too. :)
>>
>> Please share your travels.
>>
>> Ken H.
>>
>> On Tue, Apr 22, 2014 at 11:53 PM, David Gourdine <
>> booking@blackrockdesertrvrental.com> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I didnt check for a spare anywhere yet but doubt it has one. It belonged
>>> to a guy who never registered it. He lived in it in his grandmas driveway
>>> till the neighbors complained and then wound up in prison. Grandma died and
>>> the house is going to closing next week. The onan was stolen out of it
>>> and the glass is out on some windows. Its strange, with these units there
>>> is usually some parts or records or something. Even if the drawers and over
>>> heads were cleared out there might be some thing under the seats or under
>>> the reefer or even around the lp tank. Alot of times there are the parts
>>> to fix a problem that the coach has. There was nothing in this coach. It
>>> was picked clean. Well there was one thing under the sofa. An oil pump.
>>> That warmed my heart. Now Im going to get a unit with no keys. no title,
>>> with an unknown oil pump and drive it back to Florida a 1000 miles. Was
>>> hoping for a trick. On the bright side its an easy get as opposed to the
>>> unit I got to get 30 miles down the
>>> road.
>>> Thanx. David
>>> --
>>> David Gourdine
>>>
>>> http//www.blackrockdesertrvrental.com
>>>
>>> booking@blackrockdesertrvrental.com
>>>
>>> 727-657-1955
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> --
> David Gourdine
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| Re: [GMCnet] Missing Keys [message #248262 is a reply to message #248260] |
Wed, 23 April 2014 01:37 |
BRDRVR
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Nothing for nothing. I have not come across one yet that wasn't worth the effort.
| sgltrac wrote on Wed, 23 April 2014 01:58 |
My god man, how much are they paying u to take these things?
Todd Sullivan
Sully
77 royale
Seattle
> On Apr 22, 2014, at 10:54 PM, David Gourdine <booking@blackrockdesertrvrental.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> Ken. If I told you everything Id never get off here. Something happens every 50 miles. The first bunch of units I got I went thru and replaced belts and checked hose and would spend hours getting them ready to go and 50 miles down the road something would be wrong. Now I cut the fuel line about 3" from the carb and hook a jump tank with an electric pump, air up the bags and tire and crank her over. 9 times out of 10 they start right up. Sometimes I got bang on the qjet with a hammer to loosen it up. I let it run for 10 mins and throw her in gear. If she moves I and stops I put my traveling tires on her and go. Drive to the nearest gas station and give her the once around and if shes not hissing, bleeding or throwing up then I roll south. I stop every 50 miles cause the jump is only 9 gals. There is always something that needs attention. If I go 2-300 miles with no issues I strat to get nervous. It is nerve racking. Im constantly trying to listen for anything. If I hear some
th
> ing I try to imagine what might be making that new noise Im hearing. I got to say that every time I start one of these and drive it for the first time I love them even more. I just delivered a coach for JimB out to Texas that he had re done a while ago. It was a really nice unit with only 5k miles on her. It drove really nice but I have had $500 units that have driven just as smooth. Ive got to get Mike Stewarts unit in SC next week and thats gonna be an adventure since it doesnt have a wind shield. Also got one that is 300' out in the middle of a swamp that Im gonna have to build a bridge to get it out. Any of you out there that want to join me on one of my trips let me know. In the next week Ill be in LA, SC, MA PA and Vegas. California date coming soon!
>
> Ken Henderson wrote on Wed, 23 April 2014 00:09
>> David,
>>
>> As many coaches as you've "rescued" over long distances, you must have had
>> a lot of road adventures -- which you haven't shared with us. True to the
>> "man bites dog" axiom, we like to hear of troubles, but pleasant events are
>> interesting too.
>>
>> Please share your travels.
>>
>> Ken H.
>>
>> On Tue, Apr 22, 2014 at 11:53 PM, David Gourdine <
>> booking@blackrockdesertrvrental.com> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I didnt check for a spare anywhere yet but doubt it has one. It belonged
>>> to a guy who never registered it. He lived in it in his grandmas driveway
>>> till the neighbors complained and then wound up in prison. Grandma died and
>>> the house is going to closing next week. The onan was stolen out of it
>>> and the glass is out on some windows. Its strange, with these units there
>>> is usually some parts or records or something. Even if the drawers and over
>>> heads were cleared out there might be some thing under the seats or under
>>> the reefer or even around the lp tank. Alot of times there are the parts
>>> to fix a problem that the coach has. There was nothing in this coach. It
>>> was picked clean. Well there was one thing under the sofa. An oil pump.
>>> That warmed my heart. Now Im going to get a unit with no keys. no title,
>>> with an unknown oil pump and drive it back to Florida a 1000 miles. Was
>>> hoping for a trick. On the bright side its an easy get as opposed to the
>>> unit I got to get 30 miles down the
>>> road.
>>> Thanx. David
>>> --
>>> David Gourdine
>>>
>>> http//www.blackrockdesertrvrental.com
>>>
>>> booking@blackrockdesertrvrental.com
>>>
>>> 727-657-1955
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> --
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| Re: [GMCnet] Missing Keys [message #248269 is a reply to message #248257] |
Wed, 23 April 2014 05:14 |
Mr ERFisher
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I hope you put on an APC cable, before you start them
56 wires are at risk behind the dash
good luck
erf
On Tue, Apr 22, 2014 at 10:54 PM, David Gourdine <
booking@blackrockdesertrvrental.com> wrote:
>
>
> Ken. If I told you everything Id never get off here. Something happens
> every 50 miles. The first bunch of units I got I went thru and replaced
> belts and checked hose and would spend hours getting them ready to go and
> 50 miles down the road something would be wrong. Now I cut the fuel line
> about 3" from the carb and hook a jump tank with an electric pump, air up
> the bags and tire and crank her over. 9 times out of 10 they start right
> up. Sometimes I got bang on the qjet with a hammer to loosen it up. I let
> it run for 10 mins and throw her in gear. If she moves I and stops I put my
> traveling tires on her and go. Drive to the nearest gas station and give
> her the once around and if shes not hissing, bleeding or throwing up then I
> roll south. I stop every 50 miles cause the jump is only 9 gals. There is
> always something that needs attention. If I go 2-300 miles with no issues I
> strat to get nervous. It is nerve racking. Im constantly trying to listen
> for anything. If I hear someth
> ing I try to imagine what might be making that new noise Im hearing. I
> got to say that every time I start one of these and drive it for the first
> time I love them even more. I just delivered a coach for JimB out to Texas
> that he had re done a while ago. It was a really nice unit with only 5k
> miles on her. It drove really nice but I have had $500 units that have
> driven just as smooth. Ive got to get Mike Stewarts unit in SC next week
> and thats gonna be an adventure since it doesnt have a wind shield. Also
> got one that is 300' out in the middle of a swamp that Im gonna have to
> build a bridge to get it out. Any of you out there that want to join me on
> one of my trips let me know. In the next week Ill be in LA, SC, MA PA and
> Vegas. California date coming soon!
>
> Ken Henderson wrote on Wed, 23 April 2014 00:09
> > David,
> >
> > As many coaches as you've "rescued" over long distances, you must have
> had
> > a lot of road adventures -- which you haven't shared with us. True to
> the
> > "man bites dog" axiom, we like to hear of troubles, but pleasant events
> are
> > interesting too. :)
> >
> > Please share your travels.
> >
> > Ken H.
> >
> > On Tue, Apr 22, 2014 at 11:53 PM, David Gourdine <
> > booking@blackrockdesertrvrental.com> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > I didnt check for a spare anywhere yet but doubt it has one. It
> belonged
> > > to a guy who never registered it. He lived in it in his grandmas
> driveway
> > > till the neighbors complained and then wound up in prison. Grandma
> died and
> > > the house is going to closing next week. The onan was stolen out of it
> > > and the glass is out on some windows. Its strange, with these units
> there
> > > is usually some parts or records or something. Even if the drawers and
> over
> > > heads were cleared out there might be some thing under the seats or
> under
> > > the reefer or even around the lp tank. Alot of times there are the
> parts
> > > to fix a problem that the coach has. There was nothing in this coach.
> It
> > > was picked clean. Well there was one thing under the sofa. An oil pump.
> > > That warmed my heart. Now Im going to get a unit with no keys. no
> title,
> > > with an unknown oil pump and drive it back to Florida a 1000 miles. Was
> > > hoping for a trick. On the bright side its an easy get as opposed to
> the
> > > unit I got to get 30 miles down the
> > > road.
> > > Thanx. David
> > > --
> > > David Gourdine
> > >
> > > http//www.blackrockdesertrvrental.com
> > >
> > > booking@blackrockdesertrvrental.com
> > >
> > > 727-657-1955
> > >
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> --
> David Gourdine
>
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>
> booking@blackrockdesertrvrental.com
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Missing Keys [message #248295 is a reply to message #248257] |
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roy1
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Gee Dave at the rate you are going we will have as many GMC's in the state of Nevada as anywhere.
Roy Keen
Minden,NV
76 X Glenbrook
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