New build (maybe)

Link to the series for all Hal's followers. Hit the SUBSCRIBE button.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3h98fonJ-EKPA8QljzKhjQ

Blanca does and exceptional job as a videographer. :-)

Thanks so much for sharing, Hal. This is most excellent!

bdub

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From: Gmclist On Behalf Of Hal StClair via Gmclist
Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2020 8:54 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] New build (maybe)

Made a small detour to meet with Manny so lost a few days but here is some
progress on the build. Getting into some of the fun 'stuff'
Hal

https://youtu.be/j2_M2Nwvkqo
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"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind,
except you happen to be insane."
 
Thank you Billy, you brought a big smile to Blanca's face. She really tries hard to get it right.
Hal
--
"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind, except you happen to be insane."

1977 Royale 101348,

1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,

1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,

Rio Rancho, NM
 
> Blanca does and exceptional job as a videographer.
> bdub

Hey!! Spoiler Alert! Billy, the big reveal of the videographer was going to be the, ahem, focus of the Season 2 premiere episode!

Hal, these leaks are going to hurt our hopes for a syndication deal. Just saying.

Richard

PS Blanca does an excellent job. She anticipates what will be the clearest view highlighting what you're explaining. My compliments!
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'77 Birchaven TZE...777;
'76 Palm Beach with 18,477 verified miles;
‘76 Edgemonte
 
Funny you should mention those mini split Kerry. A friend, retired A/C guy and I have been brain storming on installing one in this new rig. Putting
the condensor up front with the radiator probably won't work but there are other possile locations.
My DMax is set at 800 ft lb's so I'd guess it SHOULD work. Only a 6 speed though :lol: .
And just what kind of parts coach do you have?
Have fun, Hal
--
"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind, except you happen to be insane."

1977 Royale 101348,

1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,

1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,

Rio Rancho, NM
 
These guys make a rooftop heat pump. The smallest is 6-8KW or about 21K BTUs using 47 amps @ 12V. It would be great is they made one using mini-split
technology.
--
Bill Van Vlack
'76 Royale; Guemes Island, Washington; Twin bed, full (DS) side bath, Brazilian Redwood counter and settee tops,455, 6KW generator; new owner a/o mid
November 2015.
 
Here's another clip of the project.
Just to clarify a bit, the caliper I plan on using is an electric Tesla piece.
Hope you enjoy, thanks for watching, Hal

https://youtu.be/tZN29BVkAF8
--
"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind, except you happen to be insane."

1977 Royale 101348,

1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,

1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,

Rio Rancho, NM
 
Thats pretty awesome. What engine are you using again?
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From: Gmclist on behalf of Hal StClair via Gmclist
Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2020 11:16 PM
To: gmclist
Cc: Hal StClair
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] New build (maybe)

Here's another clip of the project.
Just to clarify a bit, the caliper I plan on using is an electric Tesla piece.
Hope you enjoy, thanks for watching, Hal

https://youtu.be/tZN29BVkAF8
--
"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind, except you happen to be insane."

1977 Royale 101348,

1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,

1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,

Rio Rancho, NM

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It's a 2007 Duramax and 6 speed Allison, set at 400 hp and 800 lbft of tq. Its a LBZ, probably the best of the D Maxes for swaps. It came out of a
C5500 truck.
Hal
--
"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind, except you happen to be insane."

1977 Royale 101348,

1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,

1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,

Rio Rancho, NM
 
Hal, Bianca is an accomplished videographer. Ask her if she might have some interest in videoing dog shows. They're fun, most have RV slots, and
there's a dime or two to be made. I guarantee you, any GMC will draw a crowd at one.

johnny
--
Foolish Carriage, 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
 
800 ft lbs??? holy smokes, I suppose it peaks at something like 1600 rpm too
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Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2020 3:21 PM
To: gmclist
Cc: Johnny Bridges
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] New build (maybe)

Hal, Bianca is an accomplished videographer. Ask her if she might have some interest in videoing dog shows. They're fun, most have RV slots, and
there's a dime or two to be made. I guarantee you, any GMC will draw a crowd at one.

johnny
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Foolish Carriage, 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

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Hi Hal -

I’ve previously said that your Eagle Bus is the most beautiful and functional custom fabrication work that I’ve ever witnessed - and I’ve
witnessed plenty.

But now - you’ve introduced some fear, uncertainty, and doubt into that statement.

Amazing work - on all levels. Truly amazing.

Steve W
1973 23.
Southern California

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Steve W
1973 : 23'
Southern California
 
> Hi Hal -
>
> I’ve previously said that your Eagle Bus is the most beautiful and functional custom fabrication work that I’ve ever witnessed - and I’ve
> witnessed plenty.
>
> But now - you’ve introduced some fear, uncertainty, and doubt into that statement.
>
> Amazing work - on all levels. Truly amazing.
>
> Steve W
> 1973 23.
> Southern California

Gee Steve, I don't know how to respond. Thank you doesn't seem to really be adequite. I just hope this build pans out and isn't a dissapointment.
Thank you, Hal
--
"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind, except you happen to be insane."

1977 Royale 101348,

1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,

1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,

Rio Rancho, NM
 
Amazing project, I wish I had 1/2 of your fabrication skills!
--
JD Lisenby- USAF Ret
1978 Royale-455
MacDash, Manny Tranny, FI-tech, 3.70 etc etc

Navarre, FL
 
Did another update;

https://youtu.be/klU7tvqQPLo

Hal
--
"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind, except you happen to be insane."

1977 Royale 101348,

1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,

1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,

Rio Rancho, NM
 
Thanks for sharing, Hal. Curious about the changes you've made to the front end suspension geometry vs the stock or 1-Ton kit.
--
Bill Van Vlack
'76 Royale; Guemes Island, Washington; Twin bed, full (DS) side bath, Brazilian Redwood counter and settee tops,455, 6KW generator; new owner a/o mid
November 2015.
 
I used a 1997 one ton frame and built a jig with the locating points for the control arms, shock mounts and snubbers. The idea is to keep the geometry
exactly as the one ton truck was and use the stock components. The GM trucks came with either a stamped steel or forged lower control arm. The forged
ones I'm using are real monsters with T Bar sockets that should never fail. I will probably need to ream the knuckle to accept the tie rod ends as
they need to connect higher than previously but other than that everything is OEM, unmodified. The T bars are 1.75" vs the 1.5" GMC and slightly
shorter (about 4.25"). GM offered a lot of options in spring rates, maybe 17? so finding one that works shouldn't be too difficult. The bars I will
start with were used on a single cab truck.
One thing that threw me off was the stock angle of the lower control arms on the GMC. I tried to mimic it with the other mounting locations but had a
little bit of 'stinkin thinkin' on that one and it cost me a weeks work in the redo. The caster was way off with that setup. The truck mounts the
lower control arms parallel with the ground as I have now done.
Like I said before, there are a lot of balls in the air on this build.
Hal
--
"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind, except you happen to be insane."

1977 Royale 101348,

1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,

1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,

Rio Rancho, NM
 
Great to watch the process and hear how it’s coming together.

Chaplain Randy Hecht
Roswell, GA
Chaplains are ready to Listen when you're ready to talk.

1974 Canyon Lakes GMC the Unicorn Express
80mm Front Disc and a work in progress
Electric Brake Vacuum System

>
> Thanks for sharing, Hal. Curious about the changes you've made to the front end suspension geometry vs the stock or 1-Ton kit.
> --
> Bill Van Vlack
> '76 Royale; Guemes Island, Washington; Twin bed, full (DS) side bath, Brazilian Redwood counter and settee tops,455, 6KW generator; new owner a/o mid
> November 2015.
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