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| Re: [GMCnet] UPDATE FROM JIM K AT THE SALT FLATS (BONNEVILLE) CORRECTED [message #305350 is a reply to message #305347] |
Sat, 13 August 2016 08:18   |
jimk
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Were going to the track now.
She is 3rd in line to be inspected.
Britt asked me to go through tech inspection with him.
I will take more pics and ask Thom to pu them up .
On Sat, Aug 13, 2016 at 5:04 AM, Thomas Pryor wrote:
> GOOD NEWS FROM JIM K !
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> CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CMTA EXCEEDED HIS GOAL OF $10,000 AND HE THANKS ALL WHO
> SUPPORTED!
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> AT LAST REPORT BRITT PALMER WAS GOING THRU TECHNICAL INSPECTION WITH HIS
> DRAGSTER GMC COACH. BRITT WILL HAVE FOUR ATTEMPTS OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS
> TO SET A NEW LAND SPEED RECORD. HE WANTS TO EXCEED 145 MPH.
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> WEATHER REPORT SHOWS LOW 90'S AND SUNNY!
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> IMAGES OF BRITT AND HIS RIG CAN BE VIEWED AT:
> https://goo.gl/photos/MRq8PZVmAqbop72A7
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> --
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> Tom Pryor
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| Re: [GMCnet] UPDATE FROM JIM K AT THE SALT FLATS (BONNEVILLE) CORRECTED [message #305360 is a reply to message #305353] |
Sat, 13 August 2016 22:06 |
jimk
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Paperwork for the coach was lost by the track, so it had to go through
complete inspection again.
Finally at 6:30we ran, but the engine over revved at 102 mph as it would
not shift up.
Try tomorrow after checking, called Manny T. for quick advise, will use his
suggestions.
On Sat, Aug 13, 2016 at 7:59 AM, Gary Berry wrote:
> As luck would have it, Diana and I were at the Arches RV campground just
> outside of Moab, UT when Britt and his 3 college buddies came rolling in.
> It was hot and the newly purchased GMC's AC wasn't working and neither was
> their generator. The first thing they did was pop a beer then plug into the
> electrical outlet to get the AC working. I pulled out my camera and took
> this video. These 4 college graduates 9each had started their own business)
> do something special every year, and this was the year that Britt wanted to
> buy a GMC and go after the LSR. Looks like it's been a long road for him as
> his hair is a lot greyer. It's going to be fun to hear how this turns
> out...Britt is the one pulling the cord out and he is wearing sunglasses.
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> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhHl2slW6SQ
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> Gary and Diana Berry
> 73 CL Stretch in Wa.
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| Re: [GMCnet] UPDATE FROM JIM K AT THE SALT FLATS (BONNEVILLE) CORRECTED [message #305363 is a reply to message #305361] |
Sun, 14 August 2016 10:38 |
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NOTE TO ALL!
PLEASE ENCLOSE ALL URL LINKS IN PARENTHESES
to keep those links from being split/broken!
Yes, I am shouting for emphasis.
Those of us using iPads and other such devices cannot open these pics, etc.
Mac in OKC, OK
76 ex p.b.
The Money Pit
Sent from my iPad
> On Aug 13, 2016, at 22:37, Billy Massey wrote:
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> Sounds like Dyno Sources 9 or 10 years ago.
> https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/gmcnet-archive/record$20and$20$20%22in$20second$20gear%22%7Csort:relevance/gmcnet-archive
> /U5ODM0vikD0/zbbdAjALHNgJ
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> https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/gmcnet-archive/record$20and$20$20%22in$20second$20gear%22%7Csort:relevance/gmcnet-archive
> /CHC9gOdcws4/bbE9SAbKp4MJ
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist On Behalf Of Jim Kanomata
> Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2016 10:07 PM
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] UPDATE FROM JIM K AT THE SALT FLATS (BONNEVILLE) CORRECTED
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> Paperwork for the coach was lost by the track, so it had to go through
> complete inspection again.
> Finally at 6:30we ran, but the engine over revved at 102 mph as it would
> not shift up.
> Try tomorrow after checking, called Manny T. for quick advise, will use his
> suggestions.
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| Re: [GMCnet] UPDATE FROM JIM K AT THE SALT FLATS (BONNEVILLE) CORRECTED [message #305365 is a reply to message #305364] |
Sun, 14 August 2016 11:17 |
k2gkk
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I have no idea as to how to do that on an iPad or iPhone!
Some computers/email programs truncate/split after a certain number of characters.
The simple courtesy by the originator of adding the parenthesis marks is of marked benefit to recipients of the split messages. If you want people to read/view what you send, do it.
Mac
Sent from my iPad
> On Aug 14, 2016, at 10:51, Billy Massey wrote:
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> *MAC*
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> *SIMPLY COPY, PASTE, REMOVE SPACES, HIT ENTER*
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> *DON'T SHOUT!*
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>> On Sun, Aug 14, 2016 at 10:38 AM, D C _Mac_ Macdonald wrote:
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>> NOTE TO ALL!
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>> Yes, I am shouting for emphasis.
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| Re: [GMCnet] UPDATE FROM JIM K AT THE SALT FLATS (BONNEVILLE) CORRECTED [message #305367 is a reply to message #305366] |
Sun, 14 August 2016 11:24 |
James Hupy
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Gary, I think that the final gearing on the Palmer Coach is at least 2:73
to 1. And if memory serves me correctly, he made the switch to big block
Chevrolet engines. Other than that, ....
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403
On Aug 14, 2016 9:18 AM, "Gary Berry" wrote:
> Are you telling me that we can do 102mph in second gear with our
> motorhomes??? This means I won't have to worry the next time I'm coming
> down the Grapevine and my brakes give out...
> --
> Gary and Diana Berry
> 73 CL Stretch in Wa.
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> On Sat, Aug 13, 2016 at 8:06 PM, Jim Kanomata
> wrote:
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>> Finally at 6:30we ran, but the engine over revved at 102 mph as it would
>> not shift up.
>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] UPDATE FROM JIM K AT THE SALT FLATS (BONNEVILLE) CORRECTED [message #305368 is a reply to message #305365] |
Sun, 14 August 2016 11:29 |
bdub
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Point taken, Mac.
On the other hand, if you want to get the most out of your device, learn
how to use it.
Billy
On Sun, Aug 14, 2016 at 11:17 AM, D C _Mac_ Macdonald wrote:
> I have no idea as to how to do that on an iPad or iPhone!
>
> Some computers/email programs truncate/split after a certain number of
> characters.
>
> The simple courtesy by the originator of adding the parenthesis marks is
> of marked benefit to recipients of the split messages. If you want people
> to read/view what you send, do it.
>
>
>> On Aug 14, 2016, at 10:51, Billy Massey wrote:
>>
>> *MAC*
>>
>>
>> *SIMPLY COPY, PASTE, REMOVE SPACES, HIT ENTER*
>>
>> *DON'T SHOUT!*
>
>>> On Sun, Aug 14, 2016 at 10:38 AM, D C _Mac_ Macdonald wrote:
>>>
>>> NOTE TO ALL!
>>>
>>> PLEASE ENCLOSE ALL URL LINKS IN PARENTHESES
>>> to keep those links from being split/broken!
>>>
>>> Yes, I am shouting for emphasis.
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] UPDATE FROM JIM K AT THE SALT FLATS (BONNEVILLE) CORRECTED [message #305382 is a reply to message #305366] |
Sun, 14 August 2016 16:49 |
lqqkatjon
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Sure you can do 102mph in second gear if your engine can run 6000 rpm. And you are running some taller gears.
I seen he had the entire motorhome on a dyno, so they must know what it can do, and should easily break the record. Just have to get it to replicate what it did on the dyno on the track.
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
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| Re: [GMCnet] UPDATE FROM JIM K AT THE SALT FLATS (BONNEVILLE)CORRECTED [message #305423 is a reply to message #305381] |
Mon, 15 August 2016 09:09 |
Kosier
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Come on, Matt. Based on what?
Gary Kosier
77PB w/500Cad
Newark, Ohio
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From: "Matt Colie"
Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2016 5:26 PM
To:
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] UPDATE FROM JIM K AT THE SALT FLATS
(BONNEVILLE)CORRECTED
> A Hamilto wrote on Sun, 14 August 2016 15:16
>> I don't know (or generally care) anything about racing, but, given that
>> the 455 Olds is in all kinds of racing boats (that means ridiculous
>> RPMs),
>> what is the advantage to a 454 Chevrolet engine over the Olds 455 when
>> trying to go fast? Build the Olds 455 to race and won't it meet or beat
>> the
>> Chevrolet engine?
>
> A,
>
> While the Olds 455 is a better engine, performance parts are more
> difficult to come by and more expensive.
> There are many more builders that know the BBC than really know the BBO.
>
> Matt
>
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> '73 Glacier 23 - Still Loving OE Rear Drum Brake with Applied Control Arms
> Now with both true Keyless and remote entry
> SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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| Re: [GMCnet] UPDATE FROM JIM K AT THE SALT FLATS (BONNEVILLE)CORRECTED [message #305429 is a reply to message #305423] |
Mon, 15 August 2016 11:27 |
James Hupy
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I am going to reinforce what Matt said. The Big Block Chevrolet has many
times the amount of speed equipment available for it than the Olds does.
While the Olds can be convinced to make a bunch of horsepower, because of
the 2 bolt main bearings, it is limited to around 6500 rpm because of it.
You rev it more than that, and it will do it, but it will stretch the big
end of the rods out of round, and distort the main bearing webs the same
way. Then it will scatter pieces all over the salt, and that makes the guys
from SCTA cranky. Speed parts for the Olds are near and dear to the
manufacturers hearts (which are located in the same vicinity as their
wallets) They cost at least twice what Big Block Chev parts do. Aluminum
engine blocks are very common for Chevs, but I have never seen one for an
Olds if they do exist at all. Same with billet cranks and after market rods
and pistons. Bonneville is a very remote place, and when you break stuff
there, it is at least an overnight trip to Wendover, Utah to get it fixed.
Just the realities of racing, I guess.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC Royale 403
On Mon, Aug 15, 2016 at 7:09 AM, Gary Kosier wrote:
> Come on, Matt. Based on what?
>
> Gary Kosier
> 77PB w/500Cad
> Newark, Ohio
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Matt Colie"
> Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2016 5:26 PM
> To:
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] UPDATE FROM JIM K AT THE SALT FLATS
> (BONNEVILLE)CORRECTED
>
> A Hamilto wrote on Sun, 14 August 2016 15:16
>>
>>> I don't know (or generally care) anything about racing, but, given that
>>> the 455 Olds is in all kinds of racing boats (that means ridiculous RPMs),
>>> what is the advantage to a 454 Chevrolet engine over the Olds 455 when
>>> trying to go fast? Build the Olds 455 to race and won't it meet or beat the
>>> Chevrolet engine?
>>>
>>
>> A,
>>
>> While the Olds 455 is a better engine, performance parts are more
>> difficult to come by and more expensive.
>> There are many more builders that know the BBC than really know the BBO.
>>
>> Matt
>>
>> --
>> Matt & Mary Colie - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
>> '73 Glacier 23 - Still Loving OE Rear Drum Brake with Applied Control Arms
>> Now with both true Keyless and remote entry
>> SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
>>
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