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
> On May 10, 2020, at 14:20, Hal StClair via Gmclist <gmc...@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
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> ďťżI'm in the early stages of a different type of build. This will be a rather slow process as there are a number of unique challenges facing me. I
Thatâs a very interesting take.
Canât wait to hear how it runs on the road!
Dolph Santorine
DE AD0LF
Wheeling, West Virginia
1977 ex-Palm Beach TZE167V100820
Howell EFI/EBL , Reaction Arms, Manny Transmission
> On May 10, 2020, at 2:20 PM, Hal StClair via Gmclist <gmc...@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
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> ďťżI'm in the early stages of a different type of build. This will be a rather slow process as there are a number of unique challenges facing me. I
Les Burt
Montreal
'75 Eleganza 26'
> On May 10, 2020, at 2:20 PM, Hal StClair via Gmclist <gmc...@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
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> ďťżI'm in the early stages of a different type of build. This will be a rather slow process as there are a number of unique challenges facing me. I
Perhaps road testing them on the rear position only of an existing coach might be an effort worth undertaking.
Les Burt
Montreal
'75 Eleganza 26'
> On May 14, 2020, at 10:02 PM, 6cuda6--- via Gmclist <gmc...@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
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> ďťżThats going to be so cool Hal....your making me wish i still had my shop :(
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1977 Royale 101348,
1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,
1975 Eleganza II, 101230,
1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,
Rio Rancho, NM
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Sounds like a cool project!
Any pics posted yet / how do I follow along?
Thx - Chip
Sent from the Mac in my pocket
> On May 16, 2020, at 1:32 PM, Hal StClair via Gmclist <gmc...@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
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> ďťżAs I'm building a new frame a loop will be required for axle/half shaft clearance. Driving the rear wheels should let me hide any in floor intrusion
Chip
> On May 16, 2020, at 5:39 PM, Billy Massey via Gmclist <gmc...@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
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> ďťż
How much higher do you reckon the floor will be?
I'm assuming you're using the stock front clip, minus the engine and transmission, so the new frame is from the front clip back, right?
I'm having visions of a lift-the-body & remove-the-front-clip GMC rejuvenation drive-through! đ
Richard
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'77 Birchaven TZE...777;
'76 Palm Beach with 18,477 verified miles;
â76 Edgemonte
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My definition of 'little' differs from yours... by a lot!
Your build would interest probably only 95% of motor-heads, fabricators, makers, etc, and 100% of a guy who wouldn't mind being your agent scheduling
your interviews when you start making the rounds.
Richard
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'77 Birchaven TZE...777;
'76 Palm Beach with 18,477 verified miles;
â76 Edgemonte
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I sure enjoy watching your process. Please keep it up.
Sully
Bellevue wa
I am following this closely. You are creating what Iâve wanted to do for years. Lack of available time, and a CFO with different views has been my limiting factor.
Les Burt
Montreal
'75 Eleganza 26'
> On Jun 6, 2020, at 10:31 AM, 6cuda6--- via Gmclist <gmc...@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
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> ďťżYes i love watching the skills and creativeness of others....its inspires us all keep goong with our tiny projects :d
Your new frame is going to have deeper frame rail channels, right? You know how when the coach is at the proper ride height the belt line isn't
level, it's down at the back? I'm trying to picture if the change in frame rails will provide an opportunity to 'level' the body.
I've been tied up with prepping to leave Phoenix, so I'm behind in things. Was I supposed to set up a GoFundHalGMCFab account...? There are a whole
slew of things I'm putting on the list for you to fix! :)
Richard
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'77 Birchaven TZE...777;
'76 Palm Beach with 18,477 verified miles;
â76 Edgemonte
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Halâs RWD mods make me want to try building a custom 23â coach with all 4 rear wheels driven. It would be a decent camper for mild offroad use. Not too long, not too heavy, soft ride, and decent traction.
Les Burt
Montreal
'75 Eleganza 26'
> On Jun 8, 2020, at 12:09 AM, Hal StClair via Gmclist <gmc...@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
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> ďťżRichard, the frame won't change the ride attitude but adding the 2" under the bogey box will. It should make it close to level I'd guess. Now that
JR Wright
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;
â76 Edgemonte
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Iâve previously said that your Eagle Bus is the most beautiful and functional custom fabrication work that Iâve ever witnessed - and Iâve
witnessed plenty.
But now - youâve 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
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
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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."
1977 Royale 101348,
1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,
1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,
Rio Rancho, NM
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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
> On Jul 29, 2020, at 11:39, Bill Van Vlack via Gmclist <gmc...@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
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> ďťżThanks for sharing, Hal. Curious about the changes you've made to the front end suspension geometry vs the stock or 1-Ton kit.
It obviously takes a lot of balls to tackle a project like yours. ;)
Richard
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'77 Birchaven TZE...777;
'76 Palm Beach with 18,477 verified miles;
â76 Edgemonte
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Richard
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'77 Birchaven TZE...777;
'76 Palm Beach with 18,477 verified miles;
â76 Edgemonte
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Ken H.
On Thu, Oct 8, 2020 at 9:55 AM Richard via Gmclist <gmc...@list.gmcnet.org>
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Bruce Hart
1976 Palm Beach
Milliken, Co
GMC=Got More Class
Did you ever see the movie Field of Dreams? "Build it and they will come."
Richard
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'77 Birchaven TZE...777;
'76 Palm Beach with 18,477 verified miles;
â76 Edgemonte
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I've seen what Hal can do from his videos, and his problem solving is clearly "genius-at-work" but I have not seen a finished project.
Time to appeal to his videographer bride???
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Douglas & Virginia Smith
dsmithy18 at gmail
Lincoln Nebraska
â73 âCanyonlandsâ since â95: "Wanabizo";
Quadrabag/6 wheel disks/3:70 final/Paterson QuadraJet/Thorleyâs/Alloy wheels(finally!)/Sundry other
One example; Va and I travel and discover by sharing with each other moment by moment. I would never consider a high-end coach (even if I could afford
it) where the passenger seat is aft of the drivers seat to accommodate the original entry door. That would put my best-friend/lover/bride out of my
immediate space. Your solution to move the steering to enable side-by-side seating is a brilliant solution, thus solving a problem no one else even
mentions. Yet, side-by-side seating is central to my/our travel experience. Well done sir.
Don't stop the videos or I will hunt you down.
Doug
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Douglas & Virginia Smith
dsmithy18 at gmail
Lincoln Nebraska
â73 âCanyonlandsâ since â95: "Wanabizo";
Quadrabag/6 wheel disks/3:70 final/Paterson QuadraJet/Thorleyâs/Alloy wheels(finally!)/Sundry other
Hal's Socially Distanced Online Work Rally anyone?
I thought I was jesting, but now I'm not so sure. đ¤
Richard
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'77 Birchaven TZE...777;
'76 Palm Beach with 18,477 verified miles;
â76 Edgemonte
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Hal, you bring up an interesting point. A few questions:
Have you ever had a project worth doing where you haven't made mistakes?
Do you learn more from the mistakes or from something that works the first time?
Is it possible to have projects or phases of a project work the first time without having a whole lot of learning experiences before that?
Mistakes are what makes us who we are. They are are what experience is built on.
I guess what I'm saying, Hal, is what with your capabilities and experience you must've made a _lot_ of mistakes along the way. Probably more than
most because you're such an ambitious guy.
I'm not trying to convince you to really live stream your build, but if you did I'll be stocking up on my supply of Orville Redenbacher. đ
Thanks for taking us along for the ride.
Richard
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'77 Birchaven TZE...777;
'76 Palm Beach with 18,477 verified miles;
â76 Edgemonte
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