Probably was a crazy idea for sure. GMCers are an independent breed. Ever
see two coaches exactly alike?
Did you say Arch that you are going to use a packard for your toad? Who is
squirrely? I have squirrled things away my whole life waiting for something
to break down. Almost never does, that i agree with. Even have my tax
records from 1958. Never can tell when you need it, IRS could break down
and some fool could say I forgot to file my 1958 Federal Taxes, got it
covered though so I sleep well at night.
A couple of years ago threw away some chicken wire that was at least 15
years old, and the next month decided to raise some chickens. had to buy
new stuff and still have it in the barn. may need it again. Same with car
parts. need a rear bumper insert for a 1979 olds toro, I have one, carb for
1930 model A, got it covered, ignition switch for a 1962 ford, got one.
Just never can tell when you need it.
now have the GMC and boy can you stockpile parts for it. Have 3 dana pumps,
2 carbs, extra intake manifolds, 4 exhaust manifolds, box of brass fittings
for the air lines, extra water tank, extra air tank, 4 CV joints, extra
boots, starters and God knows what else. Boxes are stacking up fast. But
why am I telling you guys all of this. You all have the same things for sure.
Arch if the truth were known we are all squirrels. Just a matter of who is
highest in the tree.
Sleep tight.
>GMCers
>
>Please believe me I love this group. I must admit that I get a kick
>out of watching this group. We have these firestorms that sweep
>through here every so often. I know some of you need your coach
>for business and therefor need a fast fix. But do we all need this
>hyper speed most of the time? When I did the bearing survey I
>did get some replies. When I did the tranny thing I only got 2
>replies and one of those was positive, so I never got back to all
>of you.
>
>When I first got here I was told to carry a spare air bag. Polled the 15
>of us at that time and no one had blown one gave that up. Then it was
>a water pump. Well, then I found I had one. It had been sitting for at least
> 4 years in the junk yard. Dont use it seals will have dried up. Oh OK!
>Now we are going to start storing parts all over the country. I must say
>we are starting to sound like squirrels. I think we are more resourceful
>than this. Jim does not want to have capital tied up with 3 engines
>sitting in his shop. Not to mention the space. I admire this group
>for striving for perfection----but we do tend to go overboard. Somebody
>is going to blow something somewhere when it aint good. No
>matter how much money we throw at this problem-----it will still
>happen. Now there is one of those new sobs out there that is so
>complex that the put the satellite phone system on it so when you
>break down the factory can tell the dealer what is wrong with the
>beast. Now if you got the bucks go do this! It is the perfect security
>blanket. The rest of us will have to with what we can and will do
>to keep the old lady on the road. My 49 Packard still runs. If I spent
>a little more time on it we could roll. But it is not the object of my
>affections at this time-------and it aint no toad!
>
>I hope I did not make to many people mad. Its just where I am at.
>
>Take Care
>Arch 76 GB IL
>
>
Tom & Marg Warner
Vernon Center NY
1976 palmbeach
see two coaches exactly alike?
Did you say Arch that you are going to use a packard for your toad? Who is
squirrely? I have squirrled things away my whole life waiting for something
to break down. Almost never does, that i agree with. Even have my tax
records from 1958. Never can tell when you need it, IRS could break down
and some fool could say I forgot to file my 1958 Federal Taxes, got it
covered though so I sleep well at night.
A couple of years ago threw away some chicken wire that was at least 15
years old, and the next month decided to raise some chickens. had to buy
new stuff and still have it in the barn. may need it again. Same with car
parts. need a rear bumper insert for a 1979 olds toro, I have one, carb for
1930 model A, got it covered, ignition switch for a 1962 ford, got one.
Just never can tell when you need it.
now have the GMC and boy can you stockpile parts for it. Have 3 dana pumps,
2 carbs, extra intake manifolds, 4 exhaust manifolds, box of brass fittings
for the air lines, extra water tank, extra air tank, 4 CV joints, extra
boots, starters and God knows what else. Boxes are stacking up fast. But
why am I telling you guys all of this. You all have the same things for sure.
Arch if the truth were known we are all squirrels. Just a matter of who is
highest in the tree.
Sleep tight.
>GMCers
>
>Please believe me I love this group. I must admit that I get a kick
>out of watching this group. We have these firestorms that sweep
>through here every so often. I know some of you need your coach
>for business and therefor need a fast fix. But do we all need this
>hyper speed most of the time? When I did the bearing survey I
>did get some replies. When I did the tranny thing I only got 2
>replies and one of those was positive, so I never got back to all
>of you.
>
>When I first got here I was told to carry a spare air bag. Polled the 15
>of us at that time and no one had blown one gave that up. Then it was
>a water pump. Well, then I found I had one. It had been sitting for at least
> 4 years in the junk yard. Dont use it seals will have dried up. Oh OK!
>Now we are going to start storing parts all over the country. I must say
>we are starting to sound like squirrels. I think we are more resourceful
>than this. Jim does not want to have capital tied up with 3 engines
>sitting in his shop. Not to mention the space. I admire this group
>for striving for perfection----but we do tend to go overboard. Somebody
>is going to blow something somewhere when it aint good. No
>matter how much money we throw at this problem-----it will still
>happen. Now there is one of those new sobs out there that is so
>complex that the put the satellite phone system on it so when you
>break down the factory can tell the dealer what is wrong with the
>beast. Now if you got the bucks go do this! It is the perfect security
>blanket. The rest of us will have to with what we can and will do
>to keep the old lady on the road. My 49 Packard still runs. If I spent
>a little more time on it we could roll. But it is not the object of my
>affections at this time-------and it aint no toad!
>
>I hope I did not make to many people mad. Its just where I am at.
>
>Take Care
>Arch 76 GB IL
>
>
Tom & Marg Warner
Vernon Center NY
1976 palmbeach
