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| Speeding in a GMC? [message #38141] |
Tue, 17 March 2009 22:19  |
Chr$
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Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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The copilot and I were chatting today about some of my future plans for the dash. Being a techie type, an all "glass" (well plastic and LCD, really) cockpit like in a modern jetliner would be cool. Think of the dash flat across from side to side (like the pass side) with one or two pods sticking up with LCD's and some controls. All gauges would be on the display which would also have pages for tuning, etc...
SHE (that drives the turbocharged Volvo)was saying, sure what happens if the display craps out (these things being made in China) and goes blank while driving. How will you know what speed you are going? Of course, being two leadfooters, this question has merit in this household.
It also got me thinking...
...Anyone here ever gotten pulled over in their GMC for speeding?
Anectodes and stories are welcome here. 
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"
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| Re: [GMCnet] Speeding in a GMC? [message #38179 is a reply to message #38177] |
Wed, 18 March 2009 08:07  |
Ray Erspamer
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When my speedo says I'm going 70, the GPS says I'm going 73, at 55, GPS says 52. I'd like to make it more accurate, any ideas on how I could do that?
My previous PO put in a 3:21 final drive in October 1993 and then changed it again to a 3:42 in July 1994.
Ray
Ray & Lisa Erspamer
78 Royale Center Kitchen
The Malosco Cruiser (TZE368V101144)
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226
Email: 78GMC-Royale@att.net
414-745-3188
Web Site: http://ray-lisa.page.tl/
----- Original Message ----
From: Roger Black <r1black@comcast.net>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 7:37:43 AM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Speeding in a GMC?
Chr$,
Lanier Foote of Jackson, MS, God rest his soul, received a piece of
paper from the renown MS Highway Patrol that qualified him for the GMC
land speed record while traveling from Jackson to Hattiesburg in his
GMC. If I recall him correctly, they even clocked him on the return
trip as well. Unfortunately, he didn't keep the trip tickets to
qualify for the record books. {:>)
A great guy with lots of stories. He is missed.
Roger
Burns, TN
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78 GMC Royale Center Kitchen
403, 3.70 Final Drive
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| Re: [GMCnet] Speeding in a GMC? [message #38186 is a reply to message #38177] |
Wed, 18 March 2009 08:36 |
Patrick Flowers
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Roger,
Just the mention of Lanier's name brings a smile to my face. IIRC, he
took the prize for most outrageous towed vehicle also. An Excalibur I
believe?
Patrick
> Chr$,
>
> Lanier Foote of Jackson, MS, God rest his soul, received a piece of
> paper from the renown MS Highway Patrol that qualified him for the GMC
> land speed record while traveling from Jackson to Hattiesburg in his
> GMC. If I recall him correctly, they even clocked him on the return
> trip as well. Unfortunately, he didn't keep the trip tickets to
> qualify for the record books. {:>)
>
> A great guy with lots of stories. He is missed.
>
> Roger
> Burns, TN
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Tyrone, GA
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| Re: [GMCnet] Speeding in a GMC? [message #38190 is a reply to message #38183] |
Wed, 18 March 2009 09:17 |
Ray Erspamer
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I'm sorry.....my CRS must have kicked in....I had my numbers wrong and I have no clue how that happened. Thanks for bringing it to my attention Ken.
Let's try this again...
When my speedo says I'm going 70, the GPS says I'm going 63,
at 55, GPS says 50......so my speedo is reading about 10% higher than actual.
I'd like to make it more accurate, any ideas on how I could do that?
My previous PO put in a 3:21 final drive in October 1993 and then changed it
again to a 3:42 in July 1994.
Ray
Ray & Lisa Erspamer
78 Royale Center Kitchen
The Malosco Cruiser (TZE368V101144)
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226
Email: 78GMC-Royale@att.net
414-745-3188
Web Site: http://ray-lisa.page.tl/
----- Original Message ----
From: Ken Henderson <ken0henderson@gmail.com>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 8:11:37 AM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Speeding in a GMC?
Ray,
Seems to me, with the speedometer reading low at 70 and high at 55, you can
only correct it internally. I'm bringing my old one to Dothan if you want
to try it.
Ken Henderson
Americus, GA
GMCWipersEtc.com
'76 X-Birchaven
-----Original Message-----
When my speedo says I'm going 70, the GPS says I'm going 73, at 55, GPS says
52. I'd like to make it more accurate, any ideas on how I could do that?
My previous PO put in a 3:21 final drive in October 1993 and then changed it
again to a 3:42 in July 1994.
Ray
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78 GMC Royale Center Kitchen
403, 3.70 Final Drive
Holley Sniper Quadrajet EFI System,
Holley Hyperspark Ignition System
414-484-9431
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| Re: [GMCnet] Rear window [message #38191 is a reply to message #38169] |
Wed, 18 March 2009 09:39 |
Tin Gerbil
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Registered: October 2006
Location: Vancouver Island, B.C.
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Jim;
You deserve to go broke. I wouldn't take it out for $50 and I bet you
are also going to spend the time telling people how to successfully
install it. He needs the rubber too, so maybe you can make lunch money.
Gordon
Jim Bounds wrote:
> John,
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> I have a rear window. I'm going to Dothan and can bring it. How bout $50. Let me know if you are interested
>
> Jim Bounds
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> ----- Original Message ----
> From: John Sharpe <johnasharpe@earthlink.net>
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 3:12:04 AM
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Speeding in a GMC?
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> Quote:
>> ...Anyone here ever gotten pulled over in their GMC for speeding?
> r
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> Jim K has some incidents he could pass on 8o . Maybe we will tell. Very entertaining. :lol:
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| Re: [GMCnet] Speeding in a GMC? [message #38195 is a reply to message #38188] |
Wed, 18 March 2009 10:20 |
Bill Massey
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Here's a blast from the past. I see several names here that have gone on to
that great campground in the sky. And, the beginnings of a great list that has
stood the test of time.
Note: HLBF@aol.com is Lanier Foote.
Edited Version of GMC Motorhome Digest Monday, December 7 1998 Volume 02
: Number 136
In this issue of the GMC Motorhome List Digest:
Re: GMC: Help listings?
Re: GMC: Speaking of new ideas
GMC: The BLACK List? GMC Assistance list format thought
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Date: Mon, 7 Dec 1998 19:28:11 EST
From: HLBF@aol.com
Subject: Re: GMC: Speaking of new ideas
In a message dated 12/7/98 3:15:41 PM EST, bmassey@web-access.net writes:
> Someone told me that the GMC holds the land speed record for a Class A
> >motorhome. Is that the truth or just a joke, and if so does anyone know
> what
> >the recored is?
> >
I don't know what the record is but in the late 70's and early 80's I drove my
'77 Royale w/403 above 100 MPH regularly up and down the hills of US 49 S and
east to FL, and got a few tickets to prove it. The naysayers can BMB.
XSpeedO
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Date: Sun, 6 Dec 1998 23:34:17 -0500
From: "Voyager" <robteed@voyager.net>
Subject: RE: GMC: Radiator Cores and Fans
I wonder...A squirrel cage or two might just
be the ticket. Maybe the ones in the heater
might work. I Dont Know!
Rob Teed 74 Painted Desert
( Is a GMC a hole in the driveway You throw Money in? )
Boat owners know what I mean (:.)
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-gmcmotorhome@mailinglists.org
> [mailto:owner-gmcmotorhome@mailinglists.org]On Behalf Of
> RickStapls@aol.com
> Sent: Sunday, December 06, 1998 10:54 PM
> To: gmcmotorhome@mailinglists.org
> Subject: Re: GMC: Radiator Cores and Fans
>
>
> In a message dated 12/6/98 7:48:13 PM EST, millerdw@vaix2.net writes:
>
> > Has anyone removed the engine driven fan and replaced it with
> multiple large
> > electric fans?
> Don,
> I've heard of several attempts to do this, but they all report that the
> electric fans alone are not sufficient to cool the GMC under
> load. (The stock
> fan probably takes about 25 HP at high engine rpm.) As a supplement, they
> work well.
>
> Rick Staples
> '75 Eleganza
>
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Date: Mon, 07 Dec 1998 00:14:13 -0500
From: "Loren \(Skip\) Newhouse" <lnewh@erols.com>
Subject: Re: GMC: Winterizing
> Thanks for the info Chuck and Justin. Sound about like what I did each winter
> with our sailboat. Didn't know if I should remove the batteries. Thanks again
Skip Newhouse'75 Avion
Western MD
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Date: Mon, 07 Dec 1998 06:55:56 +0000
From: "Walter M. Drew" <wdrew@ni.net>
Subject: Re: GMC: Help listings?
Here' one in Santa Fe New Mexico and when Emory gets back, I bet his
name will be on the list. Its on mine.
Walter Drew
819 Camino Zozobra
Santa Fe, New Mexico
505-982-9797
Fax 505-988-4577
We're 70 miles north of Albuquerque
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Date: Mon, 07 Dec 1998 09:29:49 -0500
From: Thom Hole <THHOLE@cisco.com>
Subject: Re: GMC: Help listings?
Add a second NC location to the list. I live near Raleigh/Durhan (20 miles
east of I-95/I-40 Intersection). I have most of the tools and knowledge
for minor/medium repairs, as I have this bad habit of restoring old
Porsches. I also have a large 'drive thru' driveway that can accomidate
4-5 GMCs at once (that would be a site in the 'ol neighborhood).
Here's the details;
Thom & Patrice Hole '78 Transmode conversion
6525 Whitted Rd.
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-4401 - Home
(800) 888-8187 x-23975 - office
THHOLE@CISCO.COM - email
At 09:12 PM 12/6/98 -0600, you wrote:
>Anybody want to add to the assistance listing. Got one each in: NC, MS, and
>FL.
>
>Just need name, city, state, and area willing to assist other travelers and
>phone #
>
>Will post to list as new ones arrive on board or upon request.
>
>Roger
>7? ????
>
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Date: Mon, 7 Dec 1998 09:24:39 -0600
From: "Roger Black" <rblack@tecinfo.com>
Subject: Re: GMC: Help listings?
Latest assistance listing. Thanks to those who sent in their names.
12-7-98
HELP FOLKS BY STATE
FLORIDA
Tim Timothy I'm about 5 miles from exit #1 I-10 in FL east of the Al/Fl
state line.I'm not more
than a half hour from any of the 6 Pensacola exits (exit numbers 1thru6).
Exits 7&8 are less than
an hour away About an hour to Mobile, Al. phone # 850-968-1638 or
850-968-4004.
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MISSISSIPPI
Roger Black Located on US Hwy 82 in Greenville, MS but close to SE
Arkansas and NE
Louisiana Almost deaf, need to speak slowly and directly into phone when
calling.
Phone 601-332-5323
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NEW MEXICO
Walter Drew We're 70 miles north of Albuquerque. Santa Fe, New Mexico
505-982-9797 Fax 505-988-4577
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NORTH CAROLINA
Thom & Patrice Hole Fuquay-Varina, NC I live near Raleigh/Durham (20
miles east of
I-95/I-40 Intersection). I have most of the tools and knowledge for
minor/medium repairs, as I
have this bad habit of restoring old Porsches. I also have a large 'drive
thru' driveway that can
accommodate 4-5 GMCs at once (that would be a site in the 'ol neighborhood).
Home - (919) 552-4401
Office- (800) 888-8187 x-23975
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Thomas P. Winslow Near I-40 and I-77 intersection
189 Hicks Creek Road, Troutman, NC 28166
h704-528-5868 * f704-528-5868 * p704-878-1157
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Remember Pearl Harbor and those who lost their lives on this day, 57 years
ago.
Roger
7? ???
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Date: Mon, 7 Dec 1998 11:21:59 EST
From: HLBF@aol.com
Subject: Re: GMC: Help listings?
Roger;
You can add me to the list.
Lanier Foote
Jackson, MS
601-372-5454
Thanks
Lanier
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Date: Mon, 7 Dec 1998 12:28:26 EST
From: MTrovao@aol.com
Subject: Re: GMC: Help listings?
Is the listing just for east coast?
If not, on the west coast:
Manny Trovao
11447 Clayton Road
San Jose, California
408-923-4257
Fax 408-272-2348
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Date: Mon, 07 Dec 1998 12:49:19 -0500
From: Marcus McGee <crsalert@frontiernet.net>
Subject: Re: GMC: Help listings?
Add me:
Marcus McGee
769 Harvard St.
Rochester, NY 14609
716-271-8119 Home
800-775-2537 Work
Anything between Syracuse and Buffalo and south to Corning NY
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Date: Mon, 7 Dec 1998 11:01:08 -0700
From: "Richard Guthart" <rguthart@frii.com>
Subject: Re: GMC: Speaking of new ideas
That reminds me....
Someone told me that the GMC holds the land speed record for a Class A
motorhome. Is that the truth or just a joke, and if so does anyone know what
the recored is?
Dick Guthart
> All kidding aside, A while back one of the camper outfits was bragging
about thier class C that did 97 MPH at Bonneville.
> Terry Skinner
> Web footed in Washington
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Date: Mon, 07 Dec 1998 12:29:09 -0500
From: Zachary Zehnacker <zakz@erols.com>
Subject: Re: GMC: New Subject
Roger,
We do not use electric fans on our GMC. There is no way that any number of
electric fans could ever come close to pulling the amount of air that the
engine fan pulls. If they did, they would draw some serious amps. The
engine fan is huge! We would consider putting pushers on the front of the
radiator to give some control and help out, but I don't think it would be
wise to replace the engine driven fan.
Zak
At 08:04 PM 12/6/98 -0600, you wrote:
>Zac,
>
>Did the addition of electric fans on the radiator and elimination of the one
>on the water pump increase your miles per gallon?
>
>Roger
>
>
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Date: Mon, 7 Dec 1998 12:29:57 -0600
From: "Roger Black" <rblack@tecinfo.com>
Subject: Re: GMC: Assistance list
Appreciate everyone who has added their name to this list. Think there
should be some rules, for the good of all. Also some understanding that I
am just a care taker at the moment. This list is open to ALL on this list
as this is the ONLY place the list will be posted. This list is your
responsibility when you get it on your computer. You will control it from
that point on. IT WILL BE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
WHERE IT GOES FROM THERE.
I previously stated that I would post it via private request. Change to
that is: you can request the list anytime privately or on the list. Private
request probably best, but actual posting of the file will ONLY be made to
the list. Again, I will only include name, city, state, area of assistance,
and phone #'s. No street addresses as I cut them out.
Need help on how to improve. Yep, improve already. Would this list as a
doc file sent as an attachment be better? Seems to me that that would be
the way to go as we could then save it to a separate file and be able to add
personal names and addresses for quick print out before a trip. Any idea?
You can email me private so as not to load up the listserve at
rblack@tecinfo.com
I understand the need for privacy and want to honor that will all names.
Send in your ideas to assist me in maintaining this list. BTW, I am not a
computer guru and may ask for help from you.
Thanks to all who have responded. Since I have not met any of you except
via the net (plan to meet Lanier this week), I will send you a bio if you
request so you will know some of who you are sending information to.
Roger
7? ???? and getting closer to that GMC everyday now
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reminiscing
bdub
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org]
On Behalf Of Roger Black
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 9:02 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Speeding in a GMC?
Lanier was definitely a character. I visited him several times at his home and
he was a true Southern Gentleman. For those who never met him or corresponded
with him, they missed a real treat. I can picture him hitting those hills
between Jackson and Hattiesburg on US 49 at a hundred mph with a biiiiig grin on
his face and enjoying every minute of it. At least he would until Mississippi's
finest finally caught up with him. {:>) Bet he gave them a run for their money,
though.
Roger
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. Maybe we will tell. Very entertaining. 
