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I think I am the newest ex wannabe. Just bought a 1975 Glenbrook. Yea!!!!

Terry and Jeanie Doukas
TZE165V100931

Of course I just got it in the driveway after bringing it home, stopped and
had local expert look over tires(bad) and got more gas in it, backed it in
the drive and the right front brake was smoking, thought it was losing
power, and BAM!, don't know if that was brake line or what, have to let it
cold down before I can look.

1) New tires, 16" or 16.5"? What is factory size 16.5"? It has 9.50's on it.

2) Air bags are filled thru Schrader valves, compressor not running or in
system. Is there a schematic around?

Grinning just a little less.

>From the Desk of:
Terry Doukas
75 GB
67 Chevy II
92 S-10
94 Olds Cutlass Supreme
http://tadoukas.homepage.com
tadoukas
 
>
> I think I am the newest ex wannabe. Just bought a 1975 Glenbrook. Yea!!!!
>
> Terry and Jeanie Doukas
> TZE165V100931
>

Congrats and WELCOME to the group.......

the drive and the right front brake was smoking, thought it was losing
> power, and BAM!, don't know if that was brake line or what, have to let it
> cold down before I can look.
>

Check the rubber brake hose itself, I had the inner liner of the front
brake hose swell, the fluid goes to the caliper and will not release.
I replaced BOTH sides and have just picked up the rear flexible hoses
as well and will install them soonest.

John Szalay
73 GMC
 
>
>Grinning just a little less.
>
>>From the Desk of:
>Terry Doukas
>

Happy to have you, terry. the net will help with "almost" and GMC need.
congrats
al
 
That is exactly what happened. The hose is what blew and no fluid came out
until I cut it in two. Unfortunately the pads and caliper are fried. I will
get them tomorrow.

>From the Desk of:
Terry Doukas
http://tadoukas.homepage.com
tadoukas

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "John szalay"
To:
Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2000 3:11 PM
Subject: Re: GMC: exwannabe!!!

> >
> > I think I am the newest ex wannabe. Just bought a 1975 Glenbrook.
Yea!!!!
> >
> > Terry and Jeanie Doukas
> > TZE165V100931
> >
>
>
> Congrats and WELCOME to the group.......
>
>
> the drive and the right front brake was smoking, thought it was losing
> > power, and BAM!, don't know if that was brake line or what, have to let
it
> > cold down before I can look.
> >
>
> Check the rubber brake hose itself, I had the inner liner of the front
> brake hose swell, the fluid goes to the caliper and will not release.
> I replaced BOTH sides and have just picked up the rear flexible hoses
> as well and will install them soonest.
>
> John Szalay
> 73 GMC
>
 
On Sat, 22 Jul 2000 13:55:34 -0500 "Terry Doukas"
writes:
> I think I am the newest ex wannabe. Just bought a 1975 Glenbrook.
> Yea!!!!
>
> Terry and Jeanie Doukas
> TZE165V100931
>
> 1) New tires, 16" or 16.5"? What is factory size 16.5"? It has
> 9.50's on it.
Some folks have put 950s on but 875.16.5 was OEM. If they need
replacement and $$$ is not a huge issue go for the 16" Alcoas and 225R16
Bridgestones or Goodyear G159s.

> 2) Air bags are filled thru Schrader valves, compressor not running
> or in system. Is there a schematic around?
Don't be overly concerned if the air system has been removed. Jim Bolick,
who is campground hosting with me in Georgia carries a small air tank and
fills his air springs whenever they drop below 80-90 psi and has been
doing so for some 7-8 years.

> Grinning just a little less.

Let the games begin! In the meanwhile where does Roger Black and Gene
French stand with regard to their "Wannabe" status?

David Lee Greenberg
The GMC Motorhome Registry
Dedicated To The Preservation of the Classic GMC Motorhome
http://www.GMCss.com/Registry.htm
http://www.Buskirk-RushRV.com/GMC-Registry/online-registry.htm
 
CONGRATS! Enjoy...

Nate '75GB Omaha

>>>

Date: Sat, 22 Jul 2000 13:55:34 -0500
From: "Terry Doukas"
Subject: GMC: exwannabe!!!

I think I am the newest ex wannabe. Just bought a 1975 Glenbrook. Yea!!!!

Terry and Jeanie Doukas
TZE165V100931
 
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Terry Doukas"
To:
Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2000 11:55 AM
Subject: GMC: exwannabe!!!

> I think I am the newest ex wannabe. Just bought a 1975 Glenbrook. Yea!!!!

Congrads Terry,

16.5 is the stock steel rims, Make sure their radial's #s on inside of rims.
If you go to Alcoa's then their 16".

Lots of help and info on this great GMCnet as I'm sure you know!!
Good luck and Enjoy!!!

Ron&Gina
73 Pumpkin-Rose
Ft. Mohave, AZ.
 
Our congratulations. Welcome to the clan.

Ron and Julie

> I think I am the newest ex wannabe. Just bought a 1975 Glenbrook. Yea!!!!
>
> Terry and Jeanie Doukas
> TZE165V100931
>
> Of course I just got it in the driveway after bringing it home, stopped and
> had local expert look over tires(bad) and got more gas in it, backed it in
> the drive and the right front brake was smoking, thought it was losing
> power, and BAM!, don't know if that was brake line or what, have to let it
> cold down before I can look.
>
> 1) New tires, 16" or 16.5"? What is factory size 16.5"? It has 9.50's on it.
>
> 2) Air bags are filled thru Schrader valves, compressor not running or in
> system. Is there a schematic around?
>
> Grinning just a little less.
>
> >From the Desk of:
> Terry Doukas
> 75 GB
> 67 Chevy II
> 92 S-10
> 94 Olds Cutlass Supreme
> http://tadoukas.homepage.com
> tadoukas
 
Will do. Thanks
>From the Desk of:
Terry Doukas
http://tadoukas.homepage.com
tadoukas

- ----- Original Message -----
From:
To:
Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2000 9:19 PM
Subject: Re: GMC: exwannabe!!!

> In a message dated 07/22/2000 2:49:31 PM Central Daylight Time,

>
> > Grinning just a little less.
>
> Terry
>
> I have looked at your site. I see you have drag racing buddies. You will
> make it----no problem. Me and my drag racing buddy got mine up to
> speed. Dont smile any less because something blew up. That should be
> easy to find. Only smile less when you cant find the problem. Mine is a
> 76 Glen Brook built in November of 75 so I may be able to help. Please
> feel free to holler if you feel the need.
>
> Take Care
> Arch
>
 
remember that when the front hoses are this way so are the rear, need to
change them also.

gene

>That is exactly what happened. The hose is what blew and no fluid came out
>until I cut it in two. Unfortunately the pads and caliper are fried. I will
>get them tomorrow.
>
>>From the Desk of:
>Terry Doukas
>http://tadoukas.homepage.com
>tadoukas
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "John szalay"
>To:
>Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2000 3:11 PM
>Subject: Re: GMC: exwannabe!!!
>
>

>> >
>> > I think I am the newest ex wannabe. Just bought a 1975 Glenbrook.
>Yea!!!!
>> >
>> > Terry and Jeanie Doukas
>> > TZE165V100931
>> >
>>
>>
>> Congrats and WELCOME to the group.......
>>
>>
>> the drive and the right front brake was smoking, thought it was losing
>> > power, and BAM!, don't know if that was brake line or what, have to let
>it
>> > cold down before I can look.
>> >
>>
>> Check the rubber brake hose itself, I had the inner liner of the front
>> brake hose swell, the fluid goes to the caliper and will not release.
>> I replaced BOTH sides and have just picked up the rear flexible hoses
>> as well and will install them soonest.
>>
>> John Szalay
>> 73 GMC
>>
>
>
gene fisher 76 PB/OR/CA
GMC MOTORHOME INFORMATION
mr.erf
http://www.california.com/~eagle/
 
BIG CONGRATS!!

Ritch & Betty - 76 Birch
Digest lurkers

> I think I am the newest ex wannabe. Just bought a 1975 Glenbrook. Yea!!!!
>
> Terry and Jeanie Doukas
> TZE165V100931
>
 
Congratulations Terry and Jeanie!

Peter
77 Eleganza II
Colorado

> Date: Sat, 22 Jul 2000 13:55:34 -0500
> From: "Terry Doukas"
> Subject: GMC: exwannabe!!!
>
> I think I am the newest ex wannabe. Just bought a 1975 Glenbrook. Yea!!!!
>
> Terry and Jeanie Doukas
> TZE165V100931
>
>
 
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