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Thu, 23 May 2019 13:05  |
Wardhill
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Location: West Baldwin, Maine
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Hello all,
Newbie here. Just bought this 74 glacier. PO Had engine and trans rebuild at 95,000 currently 150000 on the clock. Located in North Dakota . I,ll be doing a shake down cruise to Maine soon . Thinking two new front tires check all fluids bring tools gas filter and alternator belt and current AAA membership. what else can i be doing for back up
Thanks,
Jeff
Jeffrey Fleming
1976 edgemonte
Living in Maine
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| Re: Do you know this [message #343575 is a reply to message #343573] |
Thu, 23 May 2019 14:28  |
hertfordnc
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Location: East NC
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Welcome
If you share the TZE (vin) there is a good chance someone here knows about your coach.
Dave & Ellen Silva
Hertford, NC
76 Birchaven, 1-ton and other stuff
Currently planning the Great american Road Trip Summer 2021
It's gonna take a lot of Adderall to get this thing right.
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| Re: Do you know this [message #343577 is a reply to message #343573] |
Thu, 23 May 2019 14:39 |
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Tom Lins
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Wardhill wrote on Thu, 23 May 2019 14:05Hello all,
Newbie here. Just bought this 74 glacier. PO Had engine and trans rebuild at 95,000 currently 150000 on the clock. Located in North Dakota . I,ll be doing a shake down cruise to Maine soon . Thinking two new front tires check all fluids bring tools gas filter and alternator belt and current AAA membership. what else can i be doing for back up
Thanks,
Jeff
I would make sure all the tires are less than 6 years old, check all the brakes and take it around the block (150 miles minimum at highway speed) to see if there any issues like over heating. Unless you are intimately familiar with how it has been maintained.
Tom Lins
St Augustine, FL
77 GM Rear Twin, Dry Bath, 455, Aluminum Radiator Quad-Bag Suspension Solar Panel
Manuals on DVD
YOUTUBE Channel: GMC Dealer Training Tapes
http://www.bdub.net/tomlins/
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| Re: Do you know this [message #343581 is a reply to message #343577] |
Thu, 23 May 2019 17:23 |
Wardhill
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Registered: May 2019
Location: West Baldwin, Maine
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My vin is TZE064V100659
This is an interesting coach.front end had been modified with body colored matching bumper, rectangular headlights and custom grill. It has a unique paint job dark blue with white. Ive seen the same paint design (different color scheme) on a coach for sale on the gmc facebook page. Makes me wonder if it from the same shop.
I believe it spent some time in viginia,indiana and texas before coming to north dakota. Next stop Maine! With any luck. Im looking forward to getting involved with this community
Regards,
Jeff
Jeffrey Fleming
1976 edgemonte
Living in Maine
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| Re: [GMCnet] Do you know this [message #343582 is a reply to message #343581] |
Thu, 23 May 2019 18:43 |
Dolph Santorine
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Jeff
Sound advice on the tires and the short 150 mile shakedown cruise.
Join http://www.GMCMI.com
You’ll want the parts exchange with you.
Also have a spare ignition coil and module.
Dolph Santorine
DE AD0LF
Wheeling, West Virginia
1977 ex-Palm Beach TZE167V100820, Reaction Arms, Manny Transmission
> On May 23, 2019, at 6:23 PM, wardhillarch--- via Gmclist wrote:
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> My vin is TZE064V100659
> This is an interesting coach.front end had been modified with body colored matching bumper, rectangular headlights and custom grill. It has a unique
> paint job dark blue with white. Ive seen the same paint design (different color scheme) on a coach for sale on the gmc facebook page. Makes me wonder
> if it from the same shop.
> I believe it spent some time in viginia,indiana and texas before coming to north dakota. Next stop Maine! With any luck. Im looking forward to getting
> involved with this community
> Regards,
> Jeff
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| Re: [GMCnet] Do you know this [message #343583 is a reply to message #343582] |
Thu, 23 May 2019 18:49 |
Emery Stora
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Don’t forget the Blacklist.
Emery Stora
> On May 23, 2019, at 5:43 PM, Adolph Santorine via Gmclist wrote:
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> Jeff
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> Sound advice on the tires and the short 150 mile shakedown cruise.
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> Join http://www.GMCMI.com
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> You’ll want the parts exchange with you.
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> Also have a spare ignition coil and module.
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> Dolph Santorine
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> DE AD0LF
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> Wheeling, West Virginia
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> 1977 ex-Palm Beach TZE167V100820, Reaction Arms, Manny Transmission
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>> On May 23, 2019, at 6:23 PM, wardhillarch--- via Gmclist wrote:
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>> My vin is TZE064V100659
>> This is an interesting coach.front end had been modified with body colored matching bumper, rectangular headlights and custom grill. It has a unique
>> paint job dark blue with white. Ive seen the same paint design (different color scheme) on a coach for sale on the gmc facebook page. Makes me wonder
>> if it from the same shop.
>> I believe it spent some time in viginia,indiana and texas before coming to north dakota. Next stop Maine! With any luck. Im looking forward to getting
>> involved with this community
>> Regards,
>> Jeff
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| Re: Do you know this [message #343587 is a reply to message #343573] |
Thu, 23 May 2019 19:23 |
JohnL455
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Check /change all hoses new 50/50 coolant and grease all fittings front and rear If you haven't done it , consider it has not been done.
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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| Re: Do you know this [message #343588 is a reply to message #343581] |
Thu, 23 May 2019 19:38 |
Bierman
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Hey Jeff, where in Maine??? I am from Waterboro area.. I have a 78 Eleganza II, any help I xan give let me know
Member, GMCI, Sunshine Statesman and Dixielanders
26' 1978 Eleganza II, new(rebuilt by Sirum) 403, Lenzi hubs and knuckles, front end by Ferrara
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| Re: [GMCnet] Do you know this [message #343592 is a reply to message #343591] |
Thu, 23 May 2019 22:14 |
sgltrac
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If you pick that thing up you really have no choice but to become involved
in this community. It will become apparent rather quickly.
Sully
Bellevue wa
On Thu, May 23, 2019 at 7:08 PM Billy Massey via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
> Hi Jeff
>
> Your coach, built on 10/15/73, was registered with the GMC Motorhome
> Registy
> in Lafayette, IN at one time. Erv Troyer reported sighting it back in
> 2001.
> That is all the information available for it in the registry.
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> Please update the pedigree with the online form at
> www.gmcmhregistry.com at your convenience.
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> Thank you
> The GMC Motorhome Registry
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of
> wardhillarch--- via Gmclist
> Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2019 5:23 PM
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> My vin is TZE064V100659
> This is an interesting coach.front end had been modified with body colored
> matching bumper, rectangular headlights and custom grill. It has a unique
> paint job dark blue with white. Ive seen the same paint design (different
> color scheme) on a coach for sale on the gmc facebook page. Makes me wonder
> if it from the same shop.
> I believe it spent some time in viginia,indiana and texas before coming to
> north dakota. Next stop Maine! With any luck. Im looking forward to getting
> involved with this community
> Regards,
> Jeff
>
>
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Sully
77 Royale basket case.
Future motorhome land speed record holder(bucket list)
Seattle, Wa.
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| Re: Do you know this [message #343594 is a reply to message #343588] |
Fri, 24 May 2019 07:06 |
Wardhill
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Im in West Baldwin about 20 minutes from you i would love to see your coach and meet you before i fly out at the end of next week
Thanks
Jeff
Jeffrey Fleming
1976 edgemonte
Living in Maine
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| Re: Do you know this [message #343597 is a reply to message #343573] |
Fri, 24 May 2019 08:38 |
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Matt Colie
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Jeff,
Welcome to the group, family, cult, asylum.....
As has been said, get hoses and belts inspected and coolant, lubes changed. Coolant does not wear out, but the anti-corrosives get depleted.
Carry a printed copy of the Black (aka GMC Assist) list. That list can also provide stopping places with friendly faces.
You made your way here and that was a very good thing to do. If you ask questions, you will get good answers. Many of the answers may already be available by searching the archive of this site, but that is often problematic.
Before you do much else, and as you seem to be working this site as the forum. This being the case, please for both yourself and us build a sigfile. To do this, go to <Control Panel/Account Settings> and scroll down. Fill in a real name (we like to know who we are helping), a short about the coach including major mods and a geographic reference. Then scroll down to update.
Why do you want to do this??
Because you have just collected a couple of thousand brand new old friends...
Your coach is more than just a big new toy. It connects you to an amazing community. You will quickly see that everybody here has an not so hidden agenda. That agenda is to see to it that you understand and enjoy what this coach can do for you. Yes, it is over forty years old and may have issues from time to time, but there is help here. (I won't go into that right now.)
If you do not have the full set of documentation, it can all be downloaded from GMCMI.com. Joining is also worth your while.
Now, some immediate help. If the ignition has not been changed to HEI (big distributor with the coil in the cap) consider not changing it, but at the very least, get a Pertronix 1181LS to replace the points. If you think you want more spark, put an add-on CDI with that. As said, if it is HEI, carry the full set of parts and know how to change them out. Be sure to check the plug gap as an open plug can take out HEI parts with little notice.
You said you want to run from SD to Maine.....
Could you fill us in on your planned route?
If you plan to go across Canada, you will need a passport to reenter the US. Fuel is also real expensive there, but there is also a good community of GMCers there if you need support.
If you advise us of your planned route, you can count on some very specific advice that might be truly helpful.
Back to the community...
This is community of helping and supportive people like very few others. The only other that I actually know of is that of the watermen that are my world. For this reason, I like to paraphase the common welcome there for new owners that arrive here. So,
May the Good Lord bless this coach and all those that set forth within her.
Welcome Jeff
Matt
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: [GMCnet] Do you know this [message #343601 is a reply to message #343593] |
Fri, 24 May 2019 09:17 |
Richard Denney
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Most of us will say that a GMC in a state of good repair costs about $30K.
We can buy one already in such a state, or we can spend that putting it in
that state. Many of us chose the latter option.
I define “state of good repair” as available to go anywhere, anytime, with
no more worry than taking the daily driver.
Most of us had adventures on our first trip home, but many rescues have
made it home with fuel being fed from a gas can strapped to the bumper.
Just know and prepare for the potential issues. Forestall obvious safety
hazards—check the brakes carefully, check those fuel lines, check the
heater hoses (especially the long runs back to the water heater), check the
vacuum hoses, check the age of the tires and replace if too old, grease at
all zerks, only fill the fuel tanks half full and get fuel often (in case
the senders leak, which is often the case), change the oil and filter,
check the transmission fluid frequently, replace the air filter, check the
ability of the air system to keep the back at proper ride height. All of
that can be done in a day by someone with a bit of mechanical skill, and
cheaply (unless it needs new tires).
Tires in the back can scrub as much as front tires, and when they blow,
they do just about as much damage. I would not risk outdated tires on the
rear thinking they aren’t as unsafe if they blow compared to front tires.
Rick “and bring a credit card” Denney
On Fri, May 24, 2019 at 8:03 AM e7mail--- via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
> Why's that, Sully? Does it require a lot of maintenance?
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Northern Virginia
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| Re: [GMCnet] Do you know this [message #343603 is a reply to message #343601] |
Fri, 24 May 2019 10:25 |
powwerjon
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Be sure to registry your coach at “The Registry”. It quick and easy and if not registered then it would be a new one for the list.
http://www.gmcmhregistry.com/index.html
And the GMCMI is located at:
https://www.gmcmi.com
And you will have to join FMCA as they are the insurance umbrella for all GMC clubs and a requirement to join the clubs.
https://www.fmca.com
And you should explore the nearest regional club and look into joining. I know that this is a lot of joining, but the dividends are well worth it.
J.R. Wright
GMC Great Laker MHC
GMCGL Tech Editor
GMC Eastern States Charter Member
GMCMI
78 GMC Buskirk 29.5’ Stretch
75 GMC Avion (Under Reconstruction)
Michigan
> On May 24, 2019, at 10:17 AM, Richard Denney via Gmclist wrote:
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> Most of us will say that a GMC in a state of good repair costs about $30K.
> We can buy one already in such a state, or we can spend that putting it in
> that state. Many of us chose the latter option.
>
> I define “state of good repair” as available to go anywhere, anytime, with
> no more worry than taking the daily driver.
>
> Most of us had adventures on our first trip home, but many rescues have
> made it home with fuel being fed from a gas can strapped to the bumper.
> Just know and prepare for the potential issues. Forestall obvious safety
> hazards—check the brakes carefully, check those fuel lines, check the
> heater hoses (especially the long runs back to the water heater), check the
> vacuum hoses, check the age of the tires and replace if too old, grease at
> all zerks, only fill the fuel tanks half full and get fuel often (in case
> the senders leak, which is often the case), change the oil and filter,
> check the transmission fluid frequently, replace the air filter, check the
> ability of the air system to keep the back at proper ride height. All of
> that can be done in a day by someone with a bit of mechanical skill, and
> cheaply (unless it needs new tires).
>
> Tires in the back can scrub as much as front tires, and when they blow,
> they do just about as much damage. I would not risk outdated tires on the
> rear thinking they aren’t as unsafe if they blow compared to front tires.
>
> Rick “and bring a credit card” Denney
>
> On Fri, May 24, 2019 at 8:03 AM e7mail--- via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
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>> Why's that, Sully? Does it require a lot of maintenance?
>>
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> '73 X-Glacier 230 "Jaws"
> Northern Virginia
> Offlist email: rick at rickdenney dot com
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| Re: [GMCnet] Do you know this [message #343606 is a reply to message #343603] |
Fri, 24 May 2019 10:46 |
Sandra Price
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What Rick says. We know of several coaches on which t-skirts or other body
parts were damaged when rear tires blew while traveling, not to mention the
potential for other problems as a result. In the long run, tires are cheap
insurance. And, you're going to need new ones anyway.
But you WILL enjoy that coach and some of the best people you will ever
meet.
Congratulations. Enjoy the trip(s)!
Sandra and Bob Price
'73 Painted Desert
Spicewood, TX
On Fri, May 24, 2019, 10:26 AM John Wright via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
> Be sure to registry your coach at “The Registry”. It quick and easy and
> if not registered then it would be a new one for the list.
>
> http://www.gmcmhregistry.com/index.html
>
> And the GMCMI is located at:
>
> https://www.gmcmi.com
>
> And you will have to join FMCA as they are the insurance umbrella for all
> GMC clubs and a requirement to join the clubs.
>
> https://www.fmca.com
>
> And you should explore the nearest regional club and look into joining. I
> know that this is a lot of joining, but the dividends are well worth it.
>
> J.R. Wright
> GMC Great Laker MHC
> GMCGL Tech Editor
> GMC Eastern States Charter Member
> GMCMI
> 78 GMC Buskirk 29.5’ Stretch
> 75 GMC Avion (Under Reconstruction)
> Michigan
>
>
>> On May 24, 2019, at 10:17 AM, Richard Denney via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Most of us will say that a GMC in a state of good repair costs about
> $30K.
>> We can buy one already in such a state, or we can spend that putting it
> in
>> that state. Many of us chose the latter option.
>>
>> I define “state of good repair” as available to go anywhere, anytime,
> with
>> no more worry than taking the daily driver.
>>
>> Most of us had adventures on our first trip home, but many rescues have
>> made it home with fuel being fed from a gas can strapped to the bumper.
>> Just know and prepare for the potential issues. Forestall obvious safety
>> hazards—check the brakes carefully, check those fuel lines, check the
>> heater hoses (especially the long runs back to the water heater), check
> the
>> vacuum hoses, check the age of the tires and replace if too old, grease
> at
>> all zerks, only fill the fuel tanks half full and get fuel often (in case
>> the senders leak, which is often the case), change the oil and filter,
>> check the transmission fluid frequently, replace the air filter, check
> the
>> ability of the air system to keep the back at proper ride height. All of
>> that can be done in a day by someone with a bit of mechanical skill, and
>> cheaply (unless it needs new tires).
>>
>> Tires in the back can scrub as much as front tires, and when they blow,
>> they do just about as much damage. I would not risk outdated tires on the
>> rear thinking they aren’t as unsafe if they blow compared to front tires.
>>
>> Rick “and bring a credit card” Denney
>>
>> On Fri, May 24, 2019 at 8:03 AM e7mail--- via Gmclist > gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Why's that, Sully? Does it require a lot of maintenance?
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> GMCnet mailing list
>>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>>> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
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>> --
>> '73 X-Glacier 230 "Jaws"
>> Northern Virginia
>> Offlist email: rick at rickdenney dot com
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| Re: Do you know this [message #343607 is a reply to message #343573] |
Fri, 24 May 2019 10:51 |
lqqkatjon
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Jeff-
Congrats. is this the coach that was about an hour to 1.5 SW of Fargo??
Anyhow- look me up on the black list. http://www.bdub.net/Black_List/ Jon Roche. I am in MN in St. Cloud, MN. If you are heading east from North Dakota, chances are you will take I-94 at least to Minneapolis area, at that point deciding how much of Chicago you want to drive through.
I am just west of Minneapolis/ST. Paul, maybe 4-5 minutes off the I-94 interstate Exit 171. St. Cloud/St augusta exit. maybe 3 hours drive from Fargo. driveway parking available, and if you need anything else, give me a call 612-961-4196 or shoot me an email. Maine will be a good test and you will get to know that rig pretty well by then.
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
http://lqqkatjon.blogspot.com/
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