| Bob Dunahugh [message #286120] |
Sat, 29 August 2015 21:20  |
C Boyd
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This on Facebook
'Linda Dudrey Dunahugh
5 mins
Bob just called a short time ago just say the motorhome was gone. At first I thought he was teasing me but as you can see he wasn't. Both he and Lila are fine. They were at dinner when it caught on fire. Car looks ok we hope. Just new news, still speechless here but wanted to share with the community.
'Linda Dudrey Dunahugh's photo.
'Linda Dudrey Dunahugh's photo.
'Linda Dudrey Dunahugh's photo.
I'll get the pics
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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| Re: Bob Dunahugh [message #286122 is a reply to message #286120] |
Sat, 29 August 2015 21:28  |
C Boyd
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http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6856-bob-dunahugh-coach.html
C Boyd wrote on Sat, 29 August 2015 22:20This on Facebook
'Linda Dudrey Dunahugh
5 mins
Bob just called a short time ago just say the motorhome was gone. At first I thought he was teasing me but as you can see he wasn't. Both he and Lila are fine. They were at dinner when it caught on fire. Car looks ok we hope. Just new news, still speechless here but wanted to share with the community.
'Linda Dudrey Dunahugh's photo.
'Linda Dudrey Dunahugh's photo.
'Linda Dudrey Dunahugh's photo.
I'll get the pics
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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| Re: Bob Dunahugh [message #286124 is a reply to message #286120] |
Sat, 29 August 2015 21:38 |
kerry pinkerton
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I was stunned when I saw Linda's facebook post. what a shame! Thank goodness she wasn't in the coach.
I'm pretty amazed at the photos. The fire was hot enough that the aluminum ribs/spars and skin softened and collapsed inward but the air bags and tires are still up.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: Bob Dunahugh [message #286125 is a reply to message #286120] |
Sat, 29 August 2015 21:52 |
cbryan
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That's really a terrible thing to see. Glad the family is all right.
Sorry, Bob.
Carey and Qilan
Carey from Ennis, Texas
78 Royale, 500 Cadillac, Rance Baxter EFI.
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| Re: Bob Dunahugh [message #286126 is a reply to message #286120] |
Sat, 29 August 2015 21:57 |
Dennis S
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Bob
So happy no one was hurt.
Heartsick for you about the coach.
Dennis
C Boyd wrote on Sat, 29 August 2015 21:20This on Facebook
'Linda Dudrey Dunahugh
5 mins
Bob just called a short time ago just say the motorhome was gone. At first I thought he was teasing me but as you can see he wasn't. Both he and Lila are fine. They were at dinner when it caught on fire. Car looks ok we hope. Just new news, still speechless here but wanted to share with the community.
I'll get the pics
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: Bob Dunahugh [message #286130 is a reply to message #286120] |
Sat, 29 August 2015 22:33 |
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Jerry Sitzlar
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Glad everyone was safe. It's always sad to see one of the coaches get destroyed. Plus all the time and labor that was put into it not to mention the financial part. 
Jerry
Jerry Sitzlar..... 77 Eleganza II, Twin bed, dry bath...... Lenoir City, TN (near Knoxville)
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bob Dunahugh [message #286133 is a reply to message #286120] |
Sun, 30 August 2015 00:32 |
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USAussie
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Chuck,
BLOODY HELL! This is awful!
Bob put a tremendous number of hours into that coach to make it wheel chair accessible for Linda, what a shame!
Glad to hear they were not in it when it burned that could have turned into a REAL tragedy!
Knowing Bob I'm sure, he'll pick himself up, dust himself off, and start all over again!
Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Charles Boyd
This on Facebook
'Linda Dudrey Dunahugh
5 mins
Bob just called a short time ago just say the motorhome was gone. At first I thought he was teasing me but as you can see he wasn't.
Both he and Lila are fine. They were at dinner when it caught on fire. Car looks ok we hope. Just new news, still speechless here
but wanted to share with the
community.
'Linda Dudrey Dunahugh's photo.
'Linda Dudrey Dunahugh's photo.
'Linda Dudrey Dunahugh's photo.
I'll get the pics
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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Rob M. (USAussie)
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Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: Bob Dunahugh [message #286135 is a reply to message #286122] |
Sun, 30 August 2015 00:51 |
George Beckman
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C Boyd wrote on Sat, 29 August 2015 19:28http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6856-bob-dunahugh-coach.html
'Linda Dudrey Dunahugh
5 mins
Bob just called a short time ago just say the motorhome was gone. At first I thought he was teasing me but as you can see he wasn't. Both he and Lila are fine. They were at dinner when it caught on fire. Car looks ok we hope. Just new news, still speechless here but wanted to share with the community.
I'll get the pics [/quote]
What a terrible loss! And the new door for the wheel chair! All are safe... that is the important part.
'74 Eleganza, SE, Howell + EBL
Best Wishes,
George
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bob Dunahugh [message #286136 is a reply to message #286135] |
Sun, 30 August 2015 01:11 |
James Hupy
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All I can say from Amsterdam is OH CRAP. Really sorry. Let's hope that you
had replacement value insurance. Good news that no people or pets or fire
guys were hurt. STUFF can be replaced. But a lesson to be learned here.
This is now a tally of 6 coaches that I have seen burn to the lugnuts. That
is 6 too many. The one before Bob's was in a tow yard. It burned and took 4
tow trucks with it.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or ( Amsterdam until the 1st, then Copenhagen until the 7th, then we
sail for Iceland then New York. )
On Aug 30, 2015 7:51 AM, "George Beckman" wrote:
> C Boyd wrote on Sat, 29 August 2015 19:28
>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6856-bob-dunahugh-coach.html
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>> 'Linda Dudrey Dunahugh
>> 5 mins
>> Bob just called a short time ago just say the motorhome was gone. At
> first I thought he was teasing me but as you can see he wasn't. Both he and
>> Lila are fine. They were at dinner when it caught on fire. Car looks ok
> we hope. Just new news, still speechless here but wanted to share with the
>> community.
>>
>> I'll get the pics
> [/quote]
>
> What a terrible loss! And the new door for the wheel chair! All are
> safe... that is the important part.
> --
> '74 Eleganza, SE, Howell + EBL
> Best Wishes,
> George
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bob Dunahugh [message #286152 is a reply to message #286148] |
Sun, 30 August 2015 09:16 |
Carl S.
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Huge bummer. A good reminder for all of us to check all our Fire Fight on board fire protection, and inspect hoses, flues, etc. Hopefully the cause can be determined so we have a better understanding of the issue and what to look for on our coaches.
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] Bob Dunahugh [message #286158 is a reply to message #286152] |
Sun, 30 August 2015 10:08 |
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Holy Rat Droppings....that was the enlarged door coach? Man, the work
involved to do that !
Sorry Bob!
Mike in NS
On Sun, Aug 30, 2015 at 11:16 AM, Carl Stouffer wrote:
> Huge bummer. A good reminder for all of us to check all our Fire Fight on
> board fire protection, and inspect hoses, flues, etc. Hopefully the cause
> can be determined so we have a better understanding of the issue and what
> to look for on our coaches.
> --
> Carl Stouffer
> '75 ex Palm Beach
> Tucson, AZ.
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| Re: Bob Dunahugh [message #286180 is a reply to message #286120] |
Sun, 30 August 2015 14:51 |
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I spoke with Bob earlier. He and I are only about half hour apart, he is the one who helped me evaluate the GMCs while I was hunting. He is on his way back home with friends that were also traveling along. His Corvair and trailer are ok. I'm assuming Delilah, his bichon, is with him as she is a constant companion. Fire started while coach was parked, not running and cold. I will let Bob share more details when he gets back home.
His big comment was to note how well the GMC original fire containment worked. As you can see from Linda's pictures, the tires, wheels, air bags etc were untouched. The drivetrain and chassi are just fine, just the coach body that burned.
Huge bummer, but from what I've gotten to know of Bob over the past year or so, he's a guy that loves to tinker and I don't suspect this will slow him down much.
Matt Sladek
1976 Eleganza II
Coralville, IA
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bob Dunahugh [message #286188 is a reply to message #286120] |
Sun, 30 August 2015 16:43 |
Ken Henderson
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Well, DARN!!!
What more can I say about that happening to one of the nicest guys & most
dedicated GMCer I know! :-((
Ken H.
On Sat, Aug 29, 2015 at 10:20 PM, Charles Boyd
wrote:
> This on Facebook
> 'Linda Dudrey Dunahugh
> 5 mins
> Bob just called a short time ago just say the motorhome was gone. At first
> I thought he was teasing me but as you can see he wasn't. Both he and Lila
> are fine. They were at dinner when it caught on fire. Car looks ok we
> hope. Just new news, still speechless here but wanted to share with the
> community.
> 'Linda Dudrey Dunahugh's photo.
> 'Linda Dudrey Dunahugh's photo.
> 'Linda Dudrey Dunahugh's photo.
> I'll get the pics
> --
> C. Boyd
> 76 Crestmont
> East Tennessee
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| Re: Bob Dunahugh [message #286199 is a reply to message #286120] |
Sun, 30 August 2015 19:46 |
jhbridges
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That's awful. But fortunate nobody, person or dog, got hurt. And that the frame, suspension, and driveline are unhurt. Between the layout of the coach and the fire dept's folks, they ought to be able to figure what started it. The old breaker panel in mine would have eventually set it off, I expect.
--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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