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| Half a trip report - this sucks,,,,, [message #282321] |
Fri, 17 July 2015 11:18  |
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Matt Colie
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Location: S.E. Michigan
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I am waiting alongside a noisy highway near Benton AR for a truck that can pick up Chaumière and take her some place that can help me deal with a missing wheel. RR Tire, wheel, drum and hub are all AWOL.
Mary was on the phone with AAA while Erick and I searched for the missing part(s). They sent someone out to do a tire change. (Would you care to guess just how angry Mary was???)
That was yesterday afternoon. After we both talked to different people at great length, they promised to have a truck here 8AM this morning. They called this morning to say between 9 and 11. The operator called and we talked, all he could do was lift the front..... (Was Anybody Actually Listening?)
AAA has called to say that they are working on getting something. I told the guy that a rollback capable of 10K and 20' could do it. Maybe they don't have those here.
It looks like we will be here a few days, so Mary is going to rent a car and maybe we will go wheel hunting again.
There are three Assist List members in Arkansas, One doesn't answer the phone (sent e-mail too) that other said that they are too far away and don't know the area that I am stuck and the third is farther still and I haven't bothered.
The Kids???
Oh Yeah, 500$ to rent an Enterprise car to go home PLUS FUEL. The train has to go by way of Chicago and that leaves Little
Rock at 11PM.
The Arkansas State Police have been the most help.
Tom Pryor is planning to put together a repair kit, but he can't ship it until I find out where the coach might end up. I do have a spare wheel and tire.
I'll keep you informed as things progress.
Matt - writing from Rt 70 Benton Ar
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: Half a trip report - this sucks,,,,, [message #282323 is a reply to message #282321] |
Fri, 17 July 2015 11:52  |
nchapekis
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Registered: February 2004
Location: Ypsilanti, MI
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At least glad that you're ok. Hang in there.
Did you try the business number for Trammell's Engine Services on the Black List? Looks like they're about an hour and a half away from you. (870) 348-5540
Nick Chapekis
Ypsilanti, MI
former owner - 78 Kingsley
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| Re: Half a trip report - this sucks,,,,, [message #282324 is a reply to message #282321] |
Fri, 17 July 2015 11:56 |
A Hamilto
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Matt Colie wrote on Fri, 17 July 2015 11:18I am waiting alongside a noisy highway near Benton AR for a truck that can pick up Chaumière and take her some place that can help me deal with a missing wheel. RR Tire, wheel, drum and hub are all AWOL.
Mary was on the phone with AAA while Erick and I searched for the missing part(s). They sent someone out to do a tire change. (Would you care to guess just how angry Mary was???)
That was yesterday afternoon. After we both talked to different people at great length, they promised to have a truck here 8AM this morning. They called this morning to say between 9 and 11. The operator called and we talked, all he could do was lift the front..... (Was Anybody Actually Listening?)
AAA has called to say that they are working on getting something. I told the guy that a rollback capable of 10K and 20' could do it. Maybe they don't have those here.
It looks like we will be here a few days, so Mary is going to rent a car and maybe we will go wheel hunting again.
There are three Assist List members in Arkansas, One doesn't answer the phone (sent e-mail too) that other said that they are too far away and don't know the area that I am stuck and the third is farther still and I haven't bothered.
The Kids???
Oh Yeah, 500$ to rent an Enterprise car to go home PLUS FUEL. The train has to go by way of Chicago and that leaves Little
Rock at 11PM.
The Arkansas State Police have been the most help.
Tom Pryor is planning to put together a repair kit, but he can't ship it until I find out where the coach might end up. I do have a spare wheel and tire.
I'll keep you informed as things progress.
Matt - writing from Rt 70 Benton Ar Not trying to be a smart @$$, although I am highly skilled at it, why don't you have all the stuff that went AWOL? Usually it ends up in more or less the same county. And you can re-use some of it.
It sounds like you are going to end up cobbling something together where you sit to get you someplace where you can do it better, and then go from there.
What's the condition of the spindle?
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| Re: Half a trip report - this sucks,,,,, [message #282325 is a reply to message #282321] |
Fri, 17 July 2015 11:58 |
jknezek
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We had the same thing happen outside Atlanta. Took Good Sam 8 hours to locate a roll-back, in Atlanta!, and get it to us to take us 20 miles to Zeb Frady's. These towing companies don't want to release their roll-backs for this stuff, and I think they just tell whatever service provider we have that "all our rollbacks are tied up, sorry". It is the one reason I'm considering going quad bag. You might limp yourself somewhere. On the other hand, what are the odds it happens again?
Thanks,
Jeremy Knezek
1976 Glenbrook
Birmingham, AL
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| Re: Half a trip report - this sucks,,,,, [message #282326 is a reply to message #282321] |
Fri, 17 July 2015 12:01 |
Dennis S
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Matt
I can't think of a service center close to you.
Call me if I can help
I have a few parts but no hub or drum. I have bearings and shoes.
901 six 74 0861
Dennis Sexton
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: Half a trip report - this sucks,,,,, [message #282327 is a reply to message #282326] |
Fri, 17 July 2015 12:18 |
A Hamilto
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Dennis S wrote on Fri, 17 July 2015 12:01Matt
I can't think of a service center close to you.
Call me if I can help
I have a few parts but no hub or drum. I have bearings and shoes.
901 six 74 0861
Dennis Sexton I wish we had known about this when it happened.
If all else fails, I can take what Matt needs off my 73 CanyonLands and I can get it to you, and you can relay it to him.
It'll take me an hour or three to get it off (in this heat), I am not the fastest wrench in the world. Another three hours to get to Germantown. You will be lucky to get it rolling by dark.
That's why I asked about the condition of the spindle. If I gotta include that in the package, I don't know how hard it is going to be to get off after 40 years.
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| Re: Half a trip report - this sucks,,,,, [message #282331 is a reply to message #282321] |
Fri, 17 July 2015 12:51 |
Dennis S
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Matt
Found a shop with truck and parts in North Little Rock
972. 953. 8792
Trying to find your phone number now.
Dennis
Matt Colie wrote on Fri, 17 July 2015 11:18I am waiting alongside a noisy highway near Benton AR for a truck that can pick up Chaumière and take her some place that can help me deal with a missing wheel. RR Tire, wheel, drum and hub are all AWOL.
Mary was on the phone with AAA while Erick and I searched for the missing part(s). They sent someone out to do a tire change. (Would you care to guess just how angry Mary was???)
That was yesterday afternoon. After we both talked to different people at great length, they promised to have a truck here 8AM this morning. They called this morning to say between 9 and 11. The operator called and we talked, all he could do was lift the front..... (Was Anybody Actually Listening?)
AAA has called to say that they are working on getting something. I told the guy that a rollback capable of 10K and 20' could do it. Maybe they don't have those here.
It looks like we will be here a few days, so Mary is going to rent a car and maybe we will go wheel hunting again.
There are three Assist List members in Arkansas, One doesn't answer the phone (sent e-mail too) that other said that they are too far away and don't know the area that I am stuck and the third is farther still and I haven't bothered.
The Kids???
Oh Yeah, 500$ to rent an Enterprise car to go home PLUS FUEL. The train has to go by way of Chicago and that leaves Little
Rock at 11PM.
The Arkansas State Police have been the most help.
Tom Pryor is planning to put together a repair kit, but he can't ship it until I find out where the coach might end up. I do have a spare wheel and tire.
I'll keep you informed as things progress.
Matt - writing from Rt 70 Benton Ar
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: Half a trip report - this sucks,,,,, [message #282333 is a reply to message #282321] |
Fri, 17 July 2015 12:54 |
jhbridges
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Registered: May 2011
Location: Braselton ga
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When mine did the same N of Atlanta, I found the wheel and hub in the median... fortunately the Eagle wasn't damaged. The spindle had sheared inside of the threads. Affordable Towing from CAlhoun had a rollback big enough to handle it and haul it to Frady's. One GMC unit later, back in binniss. Fortunately, I had the toad along, we drove it home and recovered the coach from Frady somewhat later.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
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| Re: Half a trip report - this sucks,,,,, [message #282335 is a reply to message #282332] |
Fri, 17 July 2015 13:02 |
Dennis S
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Quick update
Talked with Matt
He will call Unique at the number I posted.
Unique has both hauling contacts and used GMC motorhome parts and can fabricate.
I am sure we can expect Matt to provide us feedback.
Dennis
A Hamilto wrote on Fri, 17 July 2015 12:54Dennis S wrote on Fri, 17 July 2015 12:51Matt
Found a shop with truck and parts in North Little Rock
972. 953. 8792
Trying to find your phone number now.
Dennis 7three4-five5two-3five2three
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: Half a trip report - this sucks,,,,, [message #282342 is a reply to message #282335] |
Fri, 17 July 2015 13:58 |
Dennis S
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One more update --
Matt's phone service is spotty and he will not be online for a while.
He spoke with Unique and expects they will be to him within two hours. He felt very comfortable that they had the GMC experience and used parts to help.
Dennis
Dennis S wrote on Fri, 17 July 2015 13:02Quick update
Talked with Matt
He will call Unique at the number I posted.
Unique has both hauling contacts and used GMC motorhome parts and can fabricate.
I am sure we can expect Matt to provide us feedback.
Dennis
A Hamilto wrote on Fri, 17 July 2015 12:54Dennis S wrote on Fri, 17 July 2015 12:51Matt
Found a shop with truck and parts in North Little Rock
972. 953. 8792
Trying to find your phone number now.
Dennis 7three4-five5two-3five2three
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: Half a trip report - this sucks,,,,, [message #282353 is a reply to message #282321] |
Fri, 17 July 2015 18:40 |
JohnL455
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Location: Woodstock, IL
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Matt if the AWOL does not show up and you use your spare, I have a 16.5 steel with air filled tire here. You are welcome to it if you are swinging this way on the return.
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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| Re: Half a trip report - this sucks,,,,, [message #282356 is a reply to message #282321] |
Fri, 17 July 2015 19:14 |
77Royale
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Location: Mid Michigan
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I have a drum and hub your welcome to in lansing. Possibly a set of bearings as well. Let me know and I can see about shipping them somewhere to you. I have a spindle too if needed. It's all pulled and sitting in the garage.
77 Royale, Rear Dry Bath. 403, 3.55 Final Drive, Lenzi goodies, Patterson carb and dizzy.
Mid Michigan
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| Re: Half a trip report - this sucks,,,,, [message #282359 is a reply to message #282321] |
Fri, 17 July 2015 20:30 |
cbryan
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Location: Ennis, Texas
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Matt,
Let us continue to know your needs. We may be able to help. I wish I had an extra car to lend you. We are very sorry to have heard of this challenge. Hello and best wishes to Mary.
Carey
Carey from Ennis, Texas
78 Royale, 500 Cadillac, Rance Baxter EFI.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Half a trip report - Looking Better [message #282382 is a reply to message #282381] |
Sat, 18 July 2015 09:13 |
Ken Henderson
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Location: Americus, GA
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Matt,
Sure good to hear Y'All are finally in good hands. You still haven't told
us what happened -- frozen wheel bearing & sheared spindle, as usual? Or
loose axle nut, departed wheel & bearings w/probably mangled spindle?
Ken H.
On Sat, Jul 18, 2015 at 9:56 AM, Matt Colie wrote:
> FIRST:: Thanks to all. That is what makes this community so great.
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> We have rented a car and wheel hunting is in the plan for the day.
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> If you might travel through the middle of Arkansas, make this note.
> Darrel James of Unique Automotive Services - North Little Rock 72118
> 972 953 8792
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> These people know GMCs. When Darrel saw the problem it was kind of a
> shrug and OK.
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> More to follow.
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> Matt
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| Re: [GMCnet] Half a trip report - Looking Better [message #282387 is a reply to message #282382] |
Sat, 18 July 2015 10:19 |
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USAussie
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Bdub,
Wow, you got them in the SRD FAST!
Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Billy Massey
Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2015 1:10 AM
To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Half a trip report - Looking Better
Matt, this is the only web presence they've got. You oughta leave a few kind words for them.
https://www.facebook.com/UniqueAutomotiveServices
Now included in the Service Recommendations Directory at
http://bdub.net/GMCServiceComments.pdf
bdub
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