Are after market stuff needed?

chuck will

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In the 50's there was a song, It was called Schboom. Life is but a dream,
schboom schboom, or something like that, in any opinion. What ever will be
will be like Doris Day used to sing. Have fun and don't worry about it. I
had a couple emails when I broke down on the freeway in Utah say I'd have set
a match to it. I am very fortunate that I had a credit card to fix it and
get home, I am really sorry I spent all that money and did not get the
service or repairs I was promised. I now spent my 16K Harley Davidson
getting my new engine in the Eleganza. It goes great I am happy Tom is Happy
and the only thing I am sad about is I can't have everything. I am a bit
apprehensive about being in line for a GMC without any knowledge what so
ever. I see brand new rigs breaking down all the time, one of my friends
runs a tow truck for Good Sam, also a contract with somebody else. You want
to hear some really sad tales. In my opinion the GMC is just what I wanted.
I sometimes wish I had better knowledge so as to not cause myself so much
grief. My dad used to tell me all the time when I was growing up, Son, if
you dick the guy who is causing you all the trouble in the seat of the pants,
you won't sit down much. What a lot of truth there is in his wisdom. I am
very fortunate like you folks to be able to have one. There were only
13Thousand made and I have been told there are about 8 thousand still on the
road. That makes us a very elite group of owners. No matter the cost I hope
you are as happy driving your GMC as i am. I get a lot of head turns. I
like that. I drive a 56 F100 PU that is in for a paint job now. Yes it is a
classic too. It will be Purple and Turquoise. If it is going to turn heads
I want whip lash. Chuck

> After 23 years of owning GMC motorhomes I have come to realize there are
> some things we buy for our classics because they are necessary
> replacements, e.g., tires, batteries, wiper blades, etc. There are some
> things we buy because we are convinced after thorough evaluation that
> they will really improve performance or pleasure.
>
> Then there some things we buy because we have the money and we don't,
> yet, own those things.
>
> A lot of what is added to our classics falls into the latter category, in
> my opinion. GM Truck and Coach spent $125 million to develope this
> chassis/drive train and I think they made some excellent choices.
> However, having said that, there have been improvements in technology and
> materials over the years that are necessary purchases not just desirable
> ones.
>
> My position, for what it is worth, is...I don't buy anything unless I am
> convinced that it is necessary to improve safety or pleasure. I bought my
> first GMC not knowing whether I got 6 mpg or 60mpg and so I don't care. I
> still have the carbureted fuel delivery system, 3.07 final drive.
>
> I did add larger front calipers, because I was told it was better, but
> haven't noticed any real difference.
>
> I added Alcoas, because I was told they were better, but can't say that I
> have really felt it handles any better. Since investing in these (so
> called) improvements I have decided to look for analytical evidence that
> to justify additional investments.
>
> So to Scott Nehoda and others who are spending money to resurrect their
> classics, my advice is to do the same. Restore what needs to be restored
> and upgrade what your heart and mind deem important. But enjoy!
>
> I can get off my soap box now!
>
> David Lee Greenberg
> GMC Motorhome Registry
> 200 MacFarlane Drive
> Delray Beach, FL 33483-6829
 
After 23 years of owning GMC motorhomes I have come to realize there are
some things we buy for our classics because they are necessary
replacements, e.g., tires, batteries, wiper blades, etc. There are some
things we buy because we are convinced after thorough evaluation that
they will really improve performance or pleasure.

Then there some things we buy because we have the money and we don't,
yet, own those things.

A lot of what is added to our classics falls into the latter category, in
my opinion. GM Truck and Coach spent $125 million to develope this
chassis/drive train and I think they made some excellent choices.
However, having said that, there have been improvements in technology and
materials over the years that are necessary purchases not just desirable
ones.

My position, for what it is worth, is...I don't buy anything unless I am
convinced that it is necessary to improve safety or pleasure. I bought my
first GMC not knowing whether I got 6 mpg or 60mpg and so I don't care. I
still have the carbureted fuel delivery system, 3.07 final drive.

I did add larger front calipers, because I was told it was better, but
haven't noticed any real difference.

I added Alcoas, because I was told they were better, but can't say that I
have really felt it handles any better. Since investing in these (so
called) improvements I have decided to look for analytical evidence that
to justify additional investments.

So to Scott Nehoda and others who are spending money to resurrect their
classics, my advice is to do the same. Restore what needs to be restored
and upgrade what your heart and mind deem important. But enjoy!

I can get off my soap box now!

David Lee Greenberg
GMC Motorhome Registry
200 MacFarlane Drive
Delray Beach, FL 33483-6829
 
Here, Here Dave. Darren

> After 23 years of owning GMC motorhomes I have come to realize there are
> some things we buy for our classics because they are necessary
> replacements, e.g., tires, batteries, wiper blades, etc. There are some
> things we buy because we are convinced after thorough evaluation that
> they will really improve performance or pleasure.
>
> Then there some things we buy because we have the money and we don't,
> yet, own those things.
>
> A lot of what is added to our classics falls into the latter category, in
> my opinion. GM Truck and Coach spent $125 million to develope this
> chassis/drive train and I think they made some excellent choices.
> However, having said that, there have been improvements in technology and
> materials over the years that are necessary purchases not just desirable
> ones.
>
> My position, for what it is worth, is...I don't buy anything unless I am
> convinced that it is necessary to improve safety or pleasure. I bought my
> first GMC not knowing whether I got 6 mpg or 60mpg and so I don't care. I
> still have the carbureted fuel delivery system, 3.07 final drive.
>
> I did add larger front calipers, because I was told it was better, but
> haven't noticed any real difference.
>
> I added Alcoas, because I was told they were better, but can't say that I
> have really felt it handles any better. Since investing in these (so
> called) improvements I have decided to look for analytical evidence that
> to justify additional investments.
>
> So to Scott Nehoda and others who are spending money to resurrect their
> classics, my advice is to do the same. Restore what needs to be restored
> and upgrade what your heart and mind deem important. But enjoy!
>
> I can get off my soap box now!
>
> David Lee Greenberg
> GMC Motorhome Registry
> 200 MacFarlane Drive
> Delray Beach, FL 33483-6829