Alignment shop in Virginia needed

[scott nutter1]

Hello,
I am in desperate need of a good front alignment shop in the Staunton area. Probably no further that 100 miles south of here.
ANY help would be great!
Thanks, Scott.
--
Scott Nutter
1978 455 Royale Center Kitchen, Quad bags.
Houston, Texas

 

[Ken H.]

Scott,

Thanks for reminding me: I forgot to send Rick Denney the bill for the
alignment jigs I mailed to him a couple of days ago -- to Lovettsville,
VA. Since I can't find a Staunton, TX, I'm assuming you're in Staunton, VA
right now.

Maybe you and he should get together to align both of your coaches. You'd
undoubtedly do a better job than you'd get from any commercial alignment
shop. If you don't understand what I'm talking about, download and study
the alignment presentations available here:

http://thedovetailjoint.squarespace.com/gmc-motorcoach/

Ken H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, etc., etc., etc.
www.gmcwipersetc.com

> Hello,
> I am in desperate need of a good front alignment shop in the Staunton
> area. Probably no further that 100 miles south of here.
> ANY help would be great!
> Thanks, Scott.
> --
>

 

[Rdenney]

Might not work, Ken. Staunton is well over a hundred miles from where we
are in Virginia, but we are actually in Houston.

Rick "irony of being in Houston while Scott is in Virginia" Denney

On Sun, Jun 11, 2017 at 9:44 PM Ken Henderson
wrote:

> Scott,
>
> Thanks for reminding me: I forgot to send Rick Denney the bill for the
> alignment jigs I mailed to him a couple of days ago -- to Lovettsville,
> VA. Since I can't find a Staunton, TX, I'm assuming you're in Staunton, VA
> right now.
>
> Maybe you and he should get together to align both of your coaches. You'd
> undoubtedly do a better job than you'd get from any commercial alignment
> shop. If you don't understand what I'm talking about, download and study
> the alignment presentations available here:
>
> http://thedovetailjoint.squarespace.com/gmc-motorcoach/
>
> Ken H.
> Americus, GA
> '76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
> Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, etc., etc., etc.
> www.gmcwipersetc.com
>
> On Sun, Jun 11, 2017 at 9:33 PM, Scott Nutter

>
> > Hello,
> > I am in desperate need of a good front alignment shop in the Staunton
> > area. Probably no further that 100 miles south of here.
> > ANY help would be great!
> > Thanks, Scott.
> > --
> >
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--
Rick Denney
73 x-Glacier 230 "Jaws"
Off-list email to rick at rickdenney dot com

 

[Ken H.]

I was sort of baffled by Scott's Houston address when he was concerned
about alignment in VA. I figured 132 miles wasn't much over his requested
100 miles, even if in the wrong direction. No idea about any scheduling
difficulties.

Ken H.

> Might not work, Ken. Staunton is well over a hundred miles from where we
> are in Virginia, but we are actually in Houston.
>
> Rick "irony of being in Houston while Scott is in Virginia" Denney
>

 

[Rdenney]

We've communicated with a friend of ours in Waynesboro to identify a shop
but have not heard back. If we do, I'll post it in this thread.

Rick "holding" Denney

On Mon, Jun 12, 2017 at 9:14 AM Ken Henderson
wrote:

> I was sort of baffled by Scott's Houston address when he was concerned
> about alignment in VA. I figured 132 miles wasn't much over his requested
> 100 miles, even if in the wrong direction. No idea about any scheduling
> difficulties.
>
> Ken H.
>
> On Mon, Jun 12, 2017 at 9:49 AM, Richard Denney

>
> > Might not work, Ken. Staunton is well over a hundred miles from where we
> > are in Virginia, but we are actually in Houston.
> >
> > Rick "irony of being in Houston while Scott is in Virginia" Denney
> >
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Rick Denney
73 x-Glacier 230 "Jaws"
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[jeremy]

Staunton is up I81, about 80 or so miles north of Roanoke. About 30 miles north of my alma mater in Lexington VA. None of this is helpful unless
someone knows of a shop on the I81 corridor, which is probably the best way to think about this problem...
--
Thanks,
Jeremy Knezek
1976 Glenbrook
Birmingham, AL

 

[johnny]

Rick -
Speak to John Anderson at Reed's Automotive in Roanoke. Tell him I told you to ask him if they could do it following the Forum instructions. He may
or may not be able to get a straight run into his shop.

--johnny
--
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" - ol Andy, paraphrased

 

[scott nutter1]

I have found a place in Verona that is highly recommended. Called Central tire. 15 minutes till it's on the rack!
Hopefully I'm an hour away from vacation again!!
And thanks, scott
--
Scott Nutter
1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater.
Houston, Texas

 

[Rdenney]

Johnny, it was Scott Nutter that needed it, but it sounds like he found the
right place.

Rick "who didn't hear back from his friend in Waynesboro anyway" Denney

On Mon, Jun 12, 2017 at 12:17 PM, Johnny Bridges via Gmclist <

> Rick -
> Speak to John Anderson at Reed's Automotive in Roanoke. Tell him I told
> you to ask him if they could do it following the Forum instructions. He may
> or may not be able to get a straight run into his shop.
>
> --johnny
> --
> 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" - ol Andy, paraphrased
>
>
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--
'73 X-Glacier 230 "Jaws"
Northern Virginia
Offlist email: rick at rickdenney dot com

 

[robert mueller]

Scott,

OK now that you've got the problem under control what happened?

Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808

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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Alignment shop in Virginia needed

I have found a place in Verona that is highly recommended. Called Central
tire. 15 minutes till it's on the rack!
Hopefully I'm an hour away from vacation again!!
And thanks, scott
--
Scott Nutter
1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final
drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater.
Houston, Texas

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[scott nutter1]

Problem solved!

Rob,
90% of the problem was due to over tightening of the new relay lever. It was REALLY cranked on........... 800 miles of not knowing when my number was
going to be called, worst driving experience ever..
when at the alignment station, after the front was in the air, it took both the tech and me to grab the tire and try to turn it. And a 6 foot 3/4"
breaker bar to break the relay lever bolt free.
The alignment at the time wasn't too far off, but he still tweaked it a little to 2.5 caster, straight up camber, and zero toe.
WHAT A MAJOR DIFFERENCE!!!! And what a pleasure the 350 miles I drove today were! Even Sydney seemed nicer!!

If anyone is ever in the Verona Virginia area, and needs anything gmc suspension, front end, boogies, alignments, etc, call them. My total bill was
$85.

Central tire
228 Lee hwy.
Verona, va. 24482

The tech is named Frank, and I was very pleased!!
And thanks all, scott.
--
Scott Nutter
1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater.
Houston, Texas

 

[jim b n lurch]

Glad it worked for you and thanks for the reference. I'm in Dublin VA 24084 I81 m98. I've been to several techs. I like Ken Frye in Quakertown PA.
Just got home from there. THE BACK WHEELS FOLLOW THE FRONT WHEELS. Yeah! Thank you Ken. I used to drive with white knuckles. It doesn't drive
true yet, but I hope it will.
--
Jim Bell, Dublin VA -
1974 GMC Motorhome -"Lurch" bought in 2009 - TZE064V100846
1972 BMW 2002tii - good condition -
1973 BMW 2002tii - poor/fair condition -
2003 Lincoln TC - Daily driver.

 

[scott nutter1]

Jim,
Ken is great, and does xcellent work.
By the way, you live in a very pretty part of the world!
I'm in statesville tonight, charleston tomorrow, then Destin fl next!! Then who knows.... 2 more weeks of vacation!!!!
Scott.
--
Scott Nutter
1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater.
Houston, Texas

 

[sandra price]

Hey, Scott and Sidney! Let us know what you think of Charlotte. We're
planning to go there in October.

Enjoy your travels.

Sandra and Bob

> Jim,
> Ken is great, and does xcellent work.
> By the way, you live in a very pretty part of the world!
> I'm in statesville tonight, charleston tomorrow, then Destin fl next!!
> Then who knows.... 2 more weeks of vacation!!!!
> Scott.
> --
> Scott Nutter
> 1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final
> drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater.
> Houston, Texas
>
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[Ken H.]

Scott,

Charleston to Destin is too far for one day. Americus it just over half
way, so if you want to stop here, we'd like to have you -- full hookups
here.

Ken H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, etc., etc., etc.
www.gmcwipersetc.com

> Jim,
> Ken is great, and does xcellent work.
> By the way, you live in a very pretty part of the world!
> I'm in statesville tonight, charleston tomorrow, then Destin fl next!!
> Then who knows.... 2 more weeks of vacation!!!!
> Scott.
> --
> Scott Nutter
> 1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final
> drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater.
> Houston, Texas
>
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[jim b n lurch]

Thanks Scott. The New River Valley is special. A plateau between the Blue Ridge and Appalachians.
--
Jim Bell, Dublin VA -
1974 GMC Motorhome -"Lurch" bought in 2009 - TZE064V100846
1972 BMW 2002tii - good condition -
1973 BMW 2002tii - poor/fair condition -
2003 Lincoln TC - Daily driver.

 

[scott nutter1]

Sandra,
We ended up bypassing Charlotte by about 60 miles. Ended up going via Columbia to get BBQ at Maurice's piggy BBQ.
We did stay about 3 nights in Charleston. That whole area near the Carolinas is very pretty, you can't go wrong with any of it.
I wish I did go through Charlotte, but that will be another trip. Brewpubs and a MacDash!!
Are you and Bob going to the rally in Livingston next month?
Let me know if I can give you any more info.
Scott.
--
Scott Nutter
1978 Royale Center Kitchen, Patterson 455, switch pitch tranny, 3.21 final drive, Quad bags, tankless water heater.
Houston, Texas