Arch,
I didn't expect to get this response to my posting on plastic cones. I didn't
make
this story up!
I saw the aftermath of the exploding cone first hand! Although I wasn't home
when
it happened, I did see the pieces and the resulting damage! I don't remember the
exact date,
but I believe the GMC's were still in production.
The coach this happened to was early an 1973. My neighbor was the original owner
and still owns it. When it happened he probably had less then 20,000 miles on
it. It has
always been stored inside so no problem with sunlight.
We live less then 5 miles from the plant where all the GMC's were manufactured.
I can remember, a couple of guys from the factory paid my neighbor a visit
shortly after he reported the incident to the dealer to see what happened.
GM didn't hesitate to replace the cones and repair the damage. If plastic cones
were good,
why then did GM go to metal? I would bet plastic were less costly to manufacture.
I admit I don't know much about GMC's, but I have been living next door to
one for the past 21 years. I remember all the problems my neighbor had with
his wheels, tires, exhaust manifolds, front wheel bearings and air bag system.
This didn't happen to a friend of a friend! This happened to my next door
neighbor and
I was living next door to him at the time. So please don't insult my intelligence,
by
suggesting that I made this up.
Arch, so if your coach has managed to make past 128,000 with plastic cones, then
good
for you. Maybe you're lucky, or my neighbor was unlucky. I guess we'll never
know.
All I know is I'm glad I don't have plastic cones.
Richard Waters
- ---------
> GMCers
>
> I have to do this again. Like most of you I have read a story about exploding
> cone heads------sorry cones. My rig came with 128,000 miles on it and one
> set of plastic cones and one aluminum set. I want to hear exploding cone
> stories this time. I dont want urban legend stuff just first hand experience
> or the experience of a friend-------not a friend of a friend. I too would love
> to
> know if the cones were a production change or an aftermarket ploy. Lets face
> it 20 years ago the bags were way out on the edge of how to do things.
> Anything that radical would create MYTH. While we are at it would some of
> you admit to still running plastic cones? I will keep your secrete and only
> copy your words. Heck give me your bag stories too. Got a disc al ready
> to save all of the mail-----NOT. This should be fun.
>
> Take Care
> Arch 76 GB IL
>
> In a message dated 3/19/99 6:06:52 PM Central Standard Time,
>
> >
> > Did GM switch from plastic to metal during the production run, or is this
> > strictly an after market enhancement? If GM made the switch, is there a
> > model year that would indicate whether one has plastic or metal cones?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Chuck
> > 77K
> >
I didn't expect to get this response to my posting on plastic cones. I didn't
make
this story up!
I saw the aftermath of the exploding cone first hand! Although I wasn't home
when
it happened, I did see the pieces and the resulting damage! I don't remember the
exact date,
but I believe the GMC's were still in production.
The coach this happened to was early an 1973. My neighbor was the original owner
and still owns it. When it happened he probably had less then 20,000 miles on
it. It has
always been stored inside so no problem with sunlight.
We live less then 5 miles from the plant where all the GMC's were manufactured.
I can remember, a couple of guys from the factory paid my neighbor a visit
shortly after he reported the incident to the dealer to see what happened.
GM didn't hesitate to replace the cones and repair the damage. If plastic cones
were good,
why then did GM go to metal? I would bet plastic were less costly to manufacture.
I admit I don't know much about GMC's, but I have been living next door to
one for the past 21 years. I remember all the problems my neighbor had with
his wheels, tires, exhaust manifolds, front wheel bearings and air bag system.
This didn't happen to a friend of a friend! This happened to my next door
neighbor and
I was living next door to him at the time. So please don't insult my intelligence,
by
suggesting that I made this up.
Arch, so if your coach has managed to make past 128,000 with plastic cones, then
good
for you. Maybe you're lucky, or my neighbor was unlucky. I guess we'll never
know.
All I know is I'm glad I don't have plastic cones.
Richard Waters
- ---------
> GMCers
>
> I have to do this again. Like most of you I have read a story about exploding
> cone heads------sorry cones. My rig came with 128,000 miles on it and one
> set of plastic cones and one aluminum set. I want to hear exploding cone
> stories this time. I dont want urban legend stuff just first hand experience
> or the experience of a friend-------not a friend of a friend. I too would love
> to
> know if the cones were a production change or an aftermarket ploy. Lets face
> it 20 years ago the bags were way out on the edge of how to do things.
> Anything that radical would create MYTH. While we are at it would some of
> you admit to still running plastic cones? I will keep your secrete and only
> copy your words. Heck give me your bag stories too. Got a disc al ready
> to save all of the mail-----NOT. This should be fun.
>
> Take Care
> Arch 76 GB IL
>
> In a message dated 3/19/99 6:06:52 PM Central Standard Time,
>
> >
> > Did GM switch from plastic to metal during the production run, or is this
> > strictly an after market enhancement? If GM made the switch, is there a
> > model year that would indicate whether one has plastic or metal cones?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Chuck
> > 77K
> >
)! Clears the head wonderfully.
