Great really appreciate the tips...and wow it that service rack looks
great. The home search has been a battle but for now I'm happy I don't have
to pay storage fees and Im able to walk by it everyday and even do some
work when no one's watching lol
Thanks
> Derek,
>
> A few points to be sure to include in your house search requirements:
>
> 1. Be sure the yard has room, preferably covered and with a hard
> surface, to park the GMC.
>
> 2. If not covered, at least require a hard surface (preferably
> concrete with won't soften in the GA summer sun like asphalt will) to allow
> you to jack the GMC up and work beneath it -- you WILL need to do that.
> Such as to drop those gas tanks to replace all the fuel lines.
>
> 3. Be sure there's no municipal or home owners' association rule which
> will prohibit parking and/or working on the GMC.
>
> 4. Regardless of 3., consider what the neighbors may be exposed, and
> perhaps object, to -- trees/bushes/privacy fences should be considered.
>
> 5. If you happen to be planning to buy, consider buying where there is
> a sloped area allowing you to do something like I did (only a couple of the
> photos show the service rack, but it should give you the idea):
>
>
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/new-service-rack-26amp-3b-drivetrain/p10327.html
>
> That rack has been a WONDERFUL solution to the "getting under" problem. I
> considered a lift and a regular pit before thinking of the 34' long flat
> area leading to a 40" drop for another 16'. On the lower level I located 2
> each 5" OD pipe "sockets" which accept posts to support a crossbar. That
> crossbar and a 2" angle iron embedded in the end of the upper slab support
> two 14" I-beams modified to serve as adjustable width tracks for the GMC
> (or any vehicle) to drive out over the lower level. Roll-around stools on
> the lower level enable me to reach 'most anything without standing up or
> laying down. Since the sides are open there's no pit-claustrophobia nor
> trapped fumes, and I can work on wheels at chest height. This has been far
> superior to either of the more expensive alternatives.
>
> Ken H.
>
>
>
>
>
> > Reading this is amazing. I'm in plenty of groups on Facebook that deal
> with
> > other things but the community here is nothing like I've ever seen. I
> plan
> > on making my way to johnny bridges one day. Just to chat and learn. He
> > helped over the phone on how to get my siezed up Onan running....I do
> have
> > some questions
> >
> > 1) fueling is a pain because gas pump keeps clicking off. I changed fuel
> > seperator and I blew into the tubes. One does seem to be clogged. How
> > difficult is that to change all my gas lines. My issue is I live in an
> > apartment and my GMC is parked in an abandoned lot across the street. (In
> > the middle of house searching)
> >
> > 2) when I first bought the GMC from one of Ken Frey's customers Ken
> advised
> > me that clear tank has leaks. I checked and there's no leakes but the
> valve
> > to empty it was opened. So I put It all back together replaced those
> pipes
> > but now there's a leak under sink...it's a grey pipe polybutlyen I think
> > it's called. How hard is that to change out because I heard that I should
> > consider removing all grey pipe.
> >
> > 3) lastly and sorry for this long email. My generator is running great
> but
> > I still need to change the oil/oil filter and air filter but what kind of
> > ticket would I get if I replace oil in this parking lot. Anyone in
> Atlanta
> > area ever done this lol.
> >
> > There's a lot more things to list but these are the major concerns I have
> > right now.
> >
> > Thanks for all your help. Side note I just sent my registration for
> > dixielanders glad to be part of this community.
> >
> > Derek oziel
> > Sandy springs GA
> > 5167139107
> >
> > 1976 Palm beach
> >
> > On Sun, Oct 2, 2022, 3:42 PM Ken Henderson
> >
> > > Not directly attributable to the GMCNet, but indirectly associated: I
> > just
> > > had calls from JR Slaten, LONG time GMCer from Louisville. He finally
> > sold
> > > his next-to-last GMC to a "newbie". At GMCMI Lebanon, that new owner
> > > apparently over-tightened a rear wheel bearing. While headed for the
> FL
> > > Panhandle, he lost that spindle & wheel near Hartwell, GA. JR called
> me
> > > and I referred him to Johnny Bridges in Braselton, GA, ~60 miles away.
> > JR
> > > just called back to say that Johnny's headed to Hartwell with a useable
> > > spindle, etc. So, the newbie should be able to make it home! Great
> GMC
> > > news!
> > >
> > > Thanks, JR & Johnny for being such good neighbors/friends/GMCers!
> > >
> > > JR reported a great GMCMI Convention. 81 coaches with 25% newbies.
> > Anyone
> > > not a member should join.
> > >
> > > Ken H.
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