| Looking for Backup Engine [message #336324] |
Thu, 23 August 2018 16:03  |
andyg
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Location: Atlanta, GA
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As we battle through another hot summer of heavy use and stop and go driving, whenever there's a problem it seems like we are off the road for weeks if not months at a time. I am thinking I would like to have a backup engine built up, as bulletproof as possible, sitting on a pallet ready to go if needed.
Any folks in the southeast with leads on potential engines? First choice would be someone with an extra fresh engine they would be willing to sell. Second choice would be a good rebuildable core. I have a second engine in another coach, but it's been rebuilt once already and I don't have a great deal of confidence it.
If we have to have the engine built, I would appreciate any suggestions on a shop or person to do the work within short days drive of Atlanta.
Thanks much!
Andy Grimes
Atlanta, GA
"The Pickle" 1975 GMC Palm Beach
ultimateculinary.com
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| Re: Looking for Backup Engine [message #336331 is a reply to message #336324] |
Thu, 23 August 2018 17:39  |
jhbridges
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Location: Braselton ga
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I'd send the 'no confidence' one to John Beavers in Americus and tell him give you a call when it'sdone. When you get a chance install it and pickle the one you have now for backup.
You do Friday Food Truck up here at the canoe venue?
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: Looking for Backup Engine [message #336337 is a reply to message #336331] |
Thu, 23 August 2018 21:20 |
andyg
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Thanks Johnny, that seem like a good plan, could probably get in put in over Christmas. Not sure how much play that block has in it. Think it was an old 425 that has been bored at least once, and maybe more. But hopefully John B can steer me right on that.
So the one that is in the truck now, had the bottom end done at the Coop 2 winters ago. The shop it's at now just did the heads and a fresh stock intake. Going to pick it up tomorrow, so we'll see what we have. Still think one done right top to bottom is what I want.
Andy Grimes
Atlanta, GA
"The Pickle" 1975 GMC Palm Beach
ultimateculinary.com
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| Re: Looking for Backup Engine [message #336338 is a reply to message #336324] |
Thu, 23 August 2018 21:54 |
andyg
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Also not sure about the Food truck night at the Canoe. Is that in Braselton. We have done the monthly one in Suwanee a few times, but had to cancel the last one we were scheduled for. Have certainly been up in that part of Ga on more than a few occasions.
Andy Grimes
Atlanta, GA
"The Pickle" 1975 GMC Palm Beach
ultimateculinary.com
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| Re: Looking for Backup Engine [message #336359 is a reply to message #336324] |
Fri, 24 August 2018 18:55 |
jhbridges
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Ever Friday evening pn Clarks Bridge Road at the Olympic Canoe Paddling venue. I 985 to the North 129 exis left to Cleveland hiway, right to venus
World championship dragon boats in in I believe Sept.
You'll be the only GMC food truck :
--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: Looking for Backup Engine [message #336365 is a reply to message #336359] |
Fri, 24 August 2018 20:28 |
andyg
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Sounds like a fun event. Probably not an easy ride on Fri afternoon from Sandy Springs. Saturday morning is likely way better.
Andy Grimes
Atlanta, GA
"The Pickle" 1975 GMC Palm Beach
ultimateculinary.com
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