GMC MOTORHOME ASSIST LISTING
aka the BLACK LIST
January 9, 2005
“Any time of the day or night if you're in your
GMC” -Mike Beaton
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GMC’ERS WHO TOOK THEIR LAST RIDE ONTO THE HIGH ROAD.
Ted Schurman - Dunn Loring, VA 1999
Bob McCarthy - Lillian, AL 2000
Jim Penrod - Lake Placid, FL 2001 Lanier Foote - Jackson, MS 2001
Dick Kennedy - IN 2001 Robert Craghead IL 2003
Loren "Skip" Newhouse MD 2004
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ALABAMA
Curtis E. Comer
118 Easy Street Hazel Green,
AL 35750-8815 N AL near TN border
and I-65 BEARING TOOL I have
a pretty complete set of shop tools. I try to do my own work on all my vehicles, so I don't
know any reputable mechanics locally. I am happy to assist any GMC’ers in my
area who are in need. (256) 828-1282 home phone
(256) 883-7000 work (256)
603-4514
Cell (256) 883-1525 fax curtcomer@aol.com
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Fellows, Hugh Sr. 744 E. Samford Auburn, AL 36830 Have jacks, tools,
and manuals (334)-826-2498
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Hugh Fellows Jr. 2330 Wrights Mill Rd. Auburn, AL 36830 Have jacks ,tools,
Manuals & BEARING TOOL (334)-821-7198
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Dan and Glenda Long
Rogersville, Alabama Northwest
Alabama on the Tennessee River
Covered Building with electric
Some Knowledge on the basics
256-247-0579
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ALASKA
Kerry L Bromley 1370 Lk. Lucille Dr. Wasilla, Alaska 99654 I would be happy to help in anyway I can. I
have quite a few tools and capable of welding repairs. I am only home half of
the month. I might just like a visit if you got the time. I have a circle drive
and a place to get out of the rain if needed. If I don't answer the phone try
e-mail. 76 Royale 907-373-6417 kbromley_45@yahoo.com
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Jim Bourbonnais I have local knowledge ( 40 years in Anchorage
), retired aircraft mechanic and a 5 year owner of a 1976 Edgemont and am
much more familiar with the GMC than I ever wanted to be. I can be reached:
(907) 243-4155 fax; (907) 243-4266 cell, (907) 301-9921 gympat@gci.net
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ARIZONA
John Alexander
1525 N. 71st St. Mesa, AZ
85207. I live in the Phoenix Metro area. I am a newcomer to the GMC, but have jumped in
with both feet. Have two GMC's in need
of TLC as well as SOB. '73 and '74 Painted Deserts. Have room to work (3 Acres), Tools, Water, Power, Dump.
Have two neighbors with GMC's also. jvalexand@aol.com
Home: (480) 981-5090 Work: (480) 891-6631 Pager: (602) 656-7078 Cellular: (602) 509-3100
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Ronald E. & Regina M. Sumandal And the
Pumpkin-Rose 4901 Courtney Bay Fort Mohave, AZ. 86426 Can assist from
Needles Ca. to Laughlin NV. Hey that’s three States, Don't know if I'd
be much help, but got an ear. Have some cheap (retired with no money) tools if
I can find ‘em, Which the scars on my hands can attest too and have shade tree
mechanical skills to do some work and willing to jump in and help if
needed. Have coffee, soda and maybe
beer<-(gotta ask boss) and can always put something together to eat. 20amp service, dump and space to park and
work, No shade 520-758-5352
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Tom Bradley, 3016 W. Ironwood
Circle, Chandler, AZ. Own GMC and have 30 amp service available. Lots of
contacts to help out other GMC'ers. Phone 480-814-1631 E-Mail marisco12@cox.net.
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Leland (Lee) L Garland 561 W
Casa Mirage Dr Casa Grande, AZ 85222
I don't have a lot of facilities to offer other than tools and a pretty
good knowledge of the Phoenix metropolitan area. This includes parts houses and
wrecking yards. I do have a pretty good collection of hand tools -- 3/4 inch
drive breaker bar and sockets or lug nuts and front axle nuts as well as the BEARING TOOL. phone: 520-876-9554 cell phone:
480-540-1315 email address: lgarland@c2i2.com
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Fred Estabrook 4665 N Thistle
Drive, Florence, AZ 85232 Location is 11 miles south of Florence AZ, mid
way between Tuscon and Phoenix on highway 79. Have 2 1/2 acres on the
Sonoran Desert with hookup. Own a 76 Eleganza and can provide limited tools and
tech advice. phone 520 868-5492
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Rick Zodrow Prescott, AZ I am not a mechanic but could be a good
"port in the storm" if your having problem in the Prescott,
Arizona area. Call me if your having questions or problems. 928-541-9693-
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David Greenberg 5977 Calle Almendra Hereford, AZ 85615 We are 40 miles south of I10 about an hour
from Tucson. Basic mechanical knowledge includes patching stuff up well enough
to get to the next mechanic. My local guy is very good (can do a carb rebuild
in 15 minutes) , but not too fast on the big jobs (engine rebuilding, etc takes
weeks) I have a small welder, air tools, jacks and stands and can help with
electrical and plumbing problems. I don't have much parking space available,
due to a large number of projects going on. 520 378 9380 landman11@mindspring.com www.azlandman.com
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Don G Claar 141 Keywester
Lake Havasu. AZ 77 Palm
Beach with 403 (2nd unit- 1st 76 Eleganza) not an expert but have some
knowledge and a great desire to help fellow GMC’ers. And knowledge of who and
not to have work on your GMC in this area.
928-453-1597
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Bill and Sharon Nigh, Buckeye,
Arizona. 25 miles West on I-10 from Phoenix. Love the magnificent
GMC Motorhome, devoted to their preservation, enhancement and protection. Our
Company builds heavy machinery, so have full machine shop. New at GMC
intricacies, but we repair our own cars, so are fast learners. Willing to
possibly help with some repairs. Also have friend who repairs vehicles in
Buckeye, that would probably be available also. At the very least pet our cats,
two dogs and jump in the pool! Sharon is Gourmet cook and would serve you hot
Espresso and cake! (623) 386-6144 or Fax (623)386-6617.
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George Castleberry Flagstaff, AZ I have assorted
automotive tools including compressor, bead blast cabinet, engine hoist. I
don't have any GMC specific tools. I can squeeze one more GMC onto the driveway
and have water & electric hookups. New to GMC's so not a lot of useful
knowledge. I am only a mile off of Interstate 40 in Flagstaff. 928-527-9989
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Steve Russell/Bernice Marks
5937 East Aster Drive Scottsdale, Arizona 85254-4335 We have a 77 Coca
Cola and are located in the Northeast part of Phoenix on the Scottsdale border.
We have a driveway, 40 Amp electrical hookup, and dumping ability. I have a lot
of automotive tools, jacks, stands, air compressor, welders and some metal
working tools, and have worked on cars and vans for many years. I'm still
learning about the GMC and fixing up mine as we use it. Call any time, if we
don't want to be disturbed, we won't
answer the phone, but we do check messages very frequently. 480-991-0624 Home
602 524-0063 Cell
srussell108@cox.net
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Bruce and Elizabeth Tara 1829
E. Mineral Road Gilbert, AZ 85234 I will
offer any assistance I can. I have a fair to meddling mechanical ability. Tons
of tools, though not all GMC specialty tools. Lots of moral support.
480-507-1902 voice 480-507-1907
fax bnetara@grandecom.net
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Steve & Gail Ault.
Winters Green Valley AZ. Have parking for one - two rigs Summers at US85 at WY/CO border - south of
Cheyenne, WY Snail Mail (Highway 85, Carr, CO 80612) Parking for a half dozen
rigs, 20 amp service for one or two, water, 8 miles to free dump station. Air
tools and compressor, welder, engine puller. SKPs and GMC’ers come visit -
coffee's always hot. Cell Phone: (520)603-5342 stevengail@hotmail.com
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Christopher Choffat 4322 N. 86th Place Scottsdale, AZ 85251 I am located in South Scottsdale just off
the101 Freeway at East Indian School Rd, about four miles north of the 202
Freeway, on the eastern leg. The 101 is
a valley-wide loop that connects to I-17 and I-10. I am also near Arizona 87
which is a popular mountain access highway. I am a GMC newbie since 2003, but
have mechanical and electrical aptitude and
will help in any way that I can. I can offer a place to park, 110V, 20 A plug
in (for now, 50 A later.) in my NON- HOA neighborhood, and help in finding
local parts and service for your GMC. There is also an RV
friendly Wal mart about a half mile north of me. There is a gas station with RV
dump and Propane filling just off my freeway exit, and an RV friendly Casino
just a few exits down. I travel for business from time
to time, but the number is my cell phone, so if I'm not available, I'll help
you find somebody who is
602-751-2070 cchoffataz@yahoo.com
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ARKANSAS
Rex & Pam Trammell
310 Log Cabin Road, Kingsland, AR 71652 Cleveland County, South
Arkansas. Trammell's Engine Service,
can offer assistance, some tools, a warm fire, coffee, cokes and sympathetic
ear. 870-348-5501
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Don and Donna Redding
2806 So. 16th St. Fort Smith,
AR. 72901 I can offer you a garage and some tools for you to use. Water and
elec. hookups Help find a mechanic (I'm not)
(901) 785-4351 DRedd65761@aol.com
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Gordon and Nancy Wickstrom Cherokee Village, AR, near US 62/412 and
US 63. No technical
expertise, but moral support and whatever help. 78
Royale Phone is 870-257-5576.
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Joe Henderson 8601 Wehmeyer Rd. Bentonville, AR 72712 Have
manuals, enough tools to be dangerous.
PHONE (479) 855-7704 hendej@direcway.com
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CALIFORNIA
Henry Davis 2131 Delaware Ave Santa Cruz, CA BEARING TOOL (831) 420-1785 (office)
henry@henry-davis.com
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Chuck, Hanna & Barney Will -1837 Tularosa Road., Lompoc,
Ca. Call first to see if we are home. 110 and have Ken Tomas BEARING TOOL Coming
down or up US 101 , that is North or South you turn West toward the Ocean onto
State Highway 246, Approximately 14 miles you come to Tularosa Road, It is a
dead end road so pay attention, Be mindful that the intersection of Tularosa
road and Hwy 246 at times can be dangerous to say the MOST!!! The sighting
distance on the hill in either direction is inadequate, Any way you must turn
Right only, Go up the slight hill and turn and my home is Located at 1837
Tularosa Road,. It is on the Left hand side and it is the 5th US Mail Box. If
you are towing there is room also,. Stay to the right hand side of the drive
and come on in. If either of the vehicles may be dripping oil there are a pair
of drip pans located on the East side of the garage, Please use them. If you
arrive at night and I May not be home to plug in your GMC. there are two
choices, Front porch which is lighted or the plug sticking out from beneath the
garage door. In any event do just like you do in a camp ground, ensure
everything is off in the GMC then plug in and then turn on your power. I will
be home shortly. I rarely go any where. If I do you will here about it on this
net. (805) 736-7965 acwill@earthlink.net
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Chuck and Mary Botts, 3882
Mt. Albertine Ave San Diego, 92111 Professionally remodeled 23'. Can
direct to various services, places to visit/stay in area. Retired and travel
from May to November. 1-858-292-1480 cbotts@san.rr.com
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Larry Price --Atascadero, California (Hwy. US 101) "Central Coast" area of
CA : Workshop with GMC bay, dump
station, elec hook-up under construction. "Way too many tools"
.according to wife. 805/ 466-4195 work
805/ 545-3642
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Larry & Katie Kepple 22498 Buckboard Trail, Palo
Cedro CA 96073 Near Redding
in Northern Calif 530-547-3869
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Manny and Deolinda Trovao San Jose, California. Off highway 101
and 50 miles south of San Francisco. Call first to make sure we are around. Have many tools, some already know what to do
by
themselves. 30
amp and water hookup. Also dump facility and (?) sense of humor. BEARING
TOOL
408-923-4257
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Steve Gilbert Auburn,
CA Just off I-80 between
Sacramento and Reno / Tahoe. Little
driveway in little city by local High School!
Have some tools, can direct to facilities, etc. (530)885-3273
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George E Scott 4581 Via Maria Santa Barbara, CA 93111 If you need help or just visiting can provide
"regular" tools, BEARING TOOL, floor jacks, basic welding, air
tank, and battery charger. Internet and
some "GMC parts (spare Air Bag, service and parts manuals if needed. and
unlimited coffee or other ingestible liquids. Although I am not a mechanic, I
offer lots of moral support and enthusiasm. I am retired and can offer
transportation. By rearranging my driveway can park. (Water and electrical
hookup available for overnights.) My wife, Alice, welcomes you, as does my
security (King, my Doberman) Call any time of the day or night. Just off
highway 154 3 miles north of downtown Santa Barbara. Go 2 miles north of
Highway 101 on highway 154 (San Marcus Pass). Turn west on San Antonio Creek
Road (2 streets to)
right on Via Maria you go
straight ahead 3 homes to 4581 Via Maria Phone (805) 967-9735
CELL 451-8688 GSCOTT154@COX.NET
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Eugene Fisher
2480 Marina Ave. Livermore, Ca
94550 Place to park, place to dump, good
shop, so-so mechanical skills.
925.447.8079
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Toby & Nancy Maki, Riverside,
CA. We're located just a couple of miles off Hwy. 60 (between Valley View
and Rubidoux Blvd. exits) and about 7 miles down Limonite Ave. off I-15. Cities nearby include San
Bernardino, Loma Linda, Redlands, Fontana, Rialto, Ontario, Beaumont, Banning,
Victorville, and So Cal mountain resorts of Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead.
Even though we're in a pretty good area for getting repairs, I know where the
parts stores, junk yards, good restaurants, shopping and medical facilities are
and can get you there quickly. Can provide some tools and mechanical skills,
lots of moral support, transportation and unlimited coffee or other ingestible
liquids. Have service and parts manuals if needed. Happy to help any way we
can. We don't have a lot of room, but
have acres of sympathy and heart, as well as gallons of hand cleaner and lots
of rags. BEARING TOOL, torsion bar adjustment tool, floor jack, jack
stands. (909) 792-3320, (909) 684-0958, email: tmaki@pe.net.
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Dave Posey, , very near I 80 and on Antelope Rd. in Citrus
Height, CA; a suburb of Sacramento. A few tools, very little mechanical
talent but I have space for several coaches, power , water, sewer connection,
and a phone to seek out better care if needed. BEARING TOOL 916 725 3498
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Dean Hanson 2318 Warm Springs Blvd. Fremont, Ca
94538 I have owned 1 or more GMC's since 1979. I have installed 3 engines and a
wide variety of repairs. I am an
experienced RV'er. This address is my construction yard where you could perform
your own repair , seek help and/or
advice and/or just stay the night.
Please call in advance to make sure I'm around. (510) 657-9600
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Gary Berry
Moved, check Washington
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Bob Nerrie Redwood
City, CA Knowing virtually nothing
about the GMC and not mechanically inclined, I can give someone a lift if they needed it; I could refer them to Tony
and Dave at Nor Cal GMC where my coach
is being made roadworthy; and I do know where to get coffee (my wife's is best,
but too strong for most!! 650-599-9673 ranern@aol.com
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Bert and Fay Curtis Kneeland, CA This is near Eureka, CA which is
on Highway 101 - the coast route up CA.
Our answering machine is on all the time and a real person can usually
be reached between 1 PM and 2 AM Pacific time. We have no GMC specific tools,
but have plenty of "regular" tools and full welding and fiberglass
equipment as we manufacture parts for Lotus vintage race and street cars. We
are willing to offer any assistance that we can. Coffee and beer are strictly a
bring it yourself proposition as we never develop the taste for either, wine,
tea, and hot chocolate may be available though!
People need not
be in trouble to call, as we will welcome all calls
from GMC owners for any reason even to just say hello, or share a meal. 707-443-8523
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Dick & Carmela Elsley 2721 N. Keats Ave Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 Ventura County (between LA and
Santa Barbara) along US 101. Moral
support, phones, beds, food, some tools, and the internet
805-492-5412 (Home) 805-905-8168 (Cell) elsley@gte.net
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Wayne Williams
San Diego Area, have E Mail and cell phone as listed below. 1973 Painted Desert (619) 993-6421 awayne@utm.net www.taxpertwayne.com
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Bob Cook 411 N.
Elena Ave. Redondo Beach, CA Even though I have a BEARING TOOL, all I can offer is advice on the phone. The
area I live in is very congested and not suitable for working on GMC's. I can always talk on the phone if someone
needs advice on GMC's or where to find parts. 310 372-9323
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Frank & Freddie Condos Ahwahnee, CA, , 20
miles from Yosemite, off Highway
49. Have a shop, plenty of tools including a BEARING TOOL, and can
help fix most any thing. More importantly, hospitality, a place to park and any
thing you wish to drink. 559-683-5185
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Phil Swanson
1750 S. Point Dr. Bonita, CA
91902 Have 77 26 foot Palm Beach. Have
some facilities and space. Well equipped with tools and BEARING TOOL I
can help with repairs or help get you to a larger facility (619) 421-7276
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Joe Hewitt
13262 Stone Canyon Rd. Poway,
CA. 92064-2132 Phone 858-487-4044
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Vern and Davell Hays, 940 Bliss Court, Placerville,
CA 95667 We are new GMC’ers, and
don't have much fix it knowledge yet. However, we have a huge, private parking
area in a beautiful location - historic
gold mining town of Placerville. It is located halfway between Sacramento
and South Lake Tahoe on Highway 5. We have 2 GMC families within 5 miles us
as well. The combined knowledge could be helpful to someone in trouble. . Phone
530 295-1344.
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David L. Lewis 2004 Alborada Dr Camarillo, CA 1Hr+
North of LA on US 101. Have tools, air, BEARING TOOL, and spare wheel bearings.
Also a spare Air Bag. There is room to work and a neighbor is a fine mechanic
if help is needed. 805-383-9476 Cell
805-407-1088 davsharlew@msn.com
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Gene Barlow
1916 Pecan Tree St. Hemet Ca.92545 Phone 909 929 8507
sgbarlow@koan.com
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Bill and Joan Keilmy
351 Quintana Rd Morro Bay, CA Wife and I own Morro Bay Tire and Auto. Although we don't specialize in GMC repair,
we do have knowledge and experience with brakes, suspension, steering and minor repairs. We will be glad to help.805 772 6060
shop 805 464 0513 home
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Cal Terry... 7530 Darby Av. Reseda Ca 91335(San
Fernando Valley) Driveway, electrical,
air tools, BEARING TOOL Will
offer any help I can. Phone 818 344
9420. Page me 818 529 0047.
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Charles Aulgur
9805 Ogram Drive La Mesa, CA
. We have a La Mesa mailing address, however, we live in San Diego County in an
unincorporated area between La Mesa and El Cajon on the southwest side
of MT. Helix. La Mesa is the first subdivision going east out of San Diego on
Interstate 8 and El Cajon is the second subdivision. We are about six miles
east of where Interstate 8 intersects Interstate 15, and we live about two
miles south of Interstate 8, just east of HWY 125. We have room to park a GMC
in our driveway if minor repairs are needed, and you still have enough power to
go up about a 12 % grade. Water and Electricity are available. I have a BEARING TOOL and about any other tools and
capability to repair about anything on a GMC except the engine an transmission.
We can furnish you good hospitality, good scotch, and all the fresh citrus you
can eat. phone number is (619) 465-9875
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Creighton Fong 2112 10th Ave Oakland, CA 94606-2618 Tools, gas/mig welder - One
mile from Lake Merritt, but most likely no parking available within 2blocks
from my house BEARING TOOL
W 510 287-0868
H 510 536-1719 cfong@ebmud.com
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Gene and Bobbie Schultz, 1161 Meadow Lake Drive, Vista,
CA 92084 I live in North San Diego County,. I don't have any
place to park, except out in the street, but that is still legal here in Vista.
Phone is 760 941 1538 or if calling from a pay phone somewhere in the
Southwest, 800 315 6668.
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Craig Stanley 3511 Rolph way El Dorado Hills CA 95762 Bearing Puller Engine lift and replacement tools
916-933-1410
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Donald M. Foulger Fresno, Ca. 93727 I myself, am mechanically impaired but I have
a local whiz with a complete workshop in a truck who can do anything for and to
a GMC that could be needed. He even built a Modern GMC over a two year period.
This mechanic plus will work weekends and is very reasonable in his prices. His
hourly rate is $40 559-255-9302
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Ron and Carol Barkley Highway
101, Eureka. California, . We are
new owners of a 1976 El II with limited knowledge or tools, but are more than
willing to assist fellow GMC’ers how ever we can. Someone is usually home. Home
phone number is 707-444-2240.
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Paul Stout 873 N 9th Ave
Upland, CA 909 949 4145
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Jim Richardson Solvang, CA.
Area of coverage: Santa Ynez Valley to Buellton, CA. Have plenty of hand
tools, floor jack and stands, free and questionable advice. Also have sewer
dump. Plenty of refreshments and nourishments. Don't have bearing removal
tools, yet...805-688-1659
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Jerry and Suzanne Covington. San
Dimas, CA. Near junction of the 10 and 210, about 40 miles east of Los
Angeles. We have a place to park, and can help with local parts and repair
facilities. In fact, we are near the shop of one of the West Coast masters. We
have a decent selection of tools, some basic mechanical knowledge, and a good
supply of cold beverages. Happy to help fellow GMC’ers in any way possible.
(909) 305-1434 or sdtraveler@earthlink.net
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Don & Donna Fink,
Bakersfield, CA. We have a shop with some tools and plenty of room to park for
overnight or just a visit. Water and electricity hook up. Dump facility for
macerators only. I know the area well and should be able to help find anything
you might need. Plenty of refreshments available, so stop by when you are in
the area and say howdy. 7 miles west of Hwy. 99 off of Rosedale Hwy (58)
661-589-5923 or daytime cell 661-333-4922.
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Jerry Shelton, San
Clemente, CA I'm not much of a mechanic but would be glad to help a GMC’er
with info and help to the extent of my very limited knowledge. Tel
949-498-6267.
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Terry Taylor San Lorenzo, CA Reasonable Mechanical
skills, good to excellent electronic skills, no special tools. 510-276-5111
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Art Sulenski Bakersfield, CA Southern part of state,
Kern County Do not have much
for a place to work on coaches but do know Don Fink (on the list also) who has
a large area. I have hand tools (no brg tool yet) and am doing my own restore
from the ground up. Phone # 661-588-7124
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Jerry Rich Torrance Calif. phone # 310 328-5623
jerryrich2@aol.com
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Richard Castleberry Northern California (Chico 90 miles north
of Sacramento) On Hwy 99 not far from Hwy 5. Have some tools and some space, own two 60
ton bottle jacks, etc. 530 354 0102
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William B. Cannon 1437 Seacrest Dr Imperial Beach, CA 91932
GMC Pacific Cruisers member.
Tel: 619-429-9241 Cell: 619-922-2829 f8drvr@hotmail.com
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Doug and Barb Bodine, 41045
Mynatt, Three Rivers, Ca. 93271. We have some basic mechanical skills or
can find someone to fix almost anything.
We can act as tour guides, providers of safe shelter to those in need,
give words of comfort or encouragement and can, on occasion even cook biscuits
and gravy.
Phone: 559-561-4920, or
E-Mail: Bodinehouse@aol.com
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Howard and Susie Nielsen 3165
Torreon Dr Alpine Ca Have some tools, not far from parts house "twelve
miles" over night parking Two miles east of I 8 in Alpine Ca. Have
an engine hoist "out the bottom" that we will lend out
to the GMC netters and owners. User pays for shipping out and back. We also have
the TZE bearing tool and lots of hand tools “local use only" Ph # 619 445
9777 hnielsen2@cox.net
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Black (really) Jagoe 4836
Ramsdell Ave La Crescenta, CA 91214-1950 818-248-7255 818-486-2336
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Gary and Joanne Worobec 59550
Evans Rd., Anza, CA off Highway
371 about 30 miles from Hemet, Palm Desert or Temecula. Welding equipment,
fabrication tools, electrical and plumbing. Can pretty much repair anything.
Lots of parking. Internet, dogs, cats, pool (in summer). We'd like to help
you out if you need it. 951-763-0518
gtw5@earthlink.net www.paxtonpatterson.com
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Bill & Lill Deal 3065 Stockett Way San Diego, CA 92117 Phone 858 270-3023 Cell 619 417-8525
isoutput@pacbell.net
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CANADA: ALBERTA
Darren Paget Calgary Alberta Canada Even if somebody just wanted to say hello.
Stop in if you’re here. BEARING TOOL 403-225-0282 paget@telusplanet.net
www.tzeplus.com
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Dave Mumert, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2K 1V9
- Have some tools, and some mechanical ability, and can sure be a go-fer. Have
'76 manuals, between Darren Paget and I we should be able to get you some help.
BEARING TOOL Home (403) 284-3492,
Cell (403)-860-5616 dave@mumert.com
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Russ Harms ---Medicine
Hat , Alberta Canada Located two
blocks off the trans-Canada highway ,
large shop with room for two more GMC’s and specialized tools and
equipment for most repairs. coffee is always on. Home (403) 527-8854 Work (403) 526-8227
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Gary Zingle
9627 - 80 Avenue Edmonton,
Alberta, Canada T6C - 0V2 Have or
have access to many automotive tools including
the BEARING TOOL. (780) 439 - 5509
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Bernie & Kathy Bartko #15-26213 Township Road 512,
Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada T7Y
1C6. Acreage located 10 miles southwest of Edmonton or 2 miles north of Devon
and 1 mile east of Hwy #60, which is Edmonton by-pass route to Alaska
Highway. Room for two or three coaches overnight. Good full service campgrounds
nearby. 12 helpful GMC motorhome owners in Edmonton area willing to help out.
Call ahead - we are not always home. Residence:
780-987-2367 Cell: 780-903-9091 FAX: 780-987-3750 bbartko@telusplanet.net
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Todd and Liz Lesenko 8801 - 24th Street Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6P,
1L2 Own Fountain Tire in Edmonton. GREAT
contacts for parts and tools. (780)
459-6716
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CANADA: BRITISH COLUMBIA
Heinz Wittenbecher
Langley BC (just outside of Vancouver) anyone ever need assistance on the west coast
of Canuck Land BEARING TOOL When
at home, if ever. (604) 534-9311
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Claude Brousson, -- Victoria, British Columbia,
Canada - I live about one mile from the world famous Butchart Gardens
on the back half of 7 acres. I have a garage with a pit and have some skills to
fix "medium" kinds of problems
BEARING TOOL 250-652-4913
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Brent Covey Vancouver, BC Geographic Limits, usually southwestern
British Columbia, esp. Metro Vancouver BC, occasionally elsewhere,
as travel extensively four western provinces of Canada- worth a try to write/call. Primarily troubleshooting, 'telephone
diagnosis' and coach mechanical repair.
I am not especially skilled at appliance/etc repair of coach amenities, but
power train stuff is no trouble! If a person has difficulties on the road, I
can assist by permitting them to order parts using my wholesale accounts at the
local Vancouver, BC AC-Delco jobber warehouses, and may be able to collect and
dispatch needed items by Greyhound Bus etc. to those within 1500 miles within
Canada. I service livery vehicles and represent several manufacturers of heavy
duty truck components, so am able to help regarding contacts for 'good guy'
repair in many cases and am usually able to help troubleshoot broken down
vehicles by telephone. Always glad to
help GMC Owners if trouble occurs. (604) 899 2004
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George Braun
1956 Barlee Road Kelowna, B.C.
V1Y 4S4 Able to direct people to
reputable GMC repair facilities. (250)-860-3060
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Vic Marks 3661
West Broadway Vancouver, BC V6R
2B8 I have the BEARING TOOL, most of the tools needed to
make an emergency fix. I can recommend
places to deal with and may be available to
help depending on the demands of my business (I run a publishing company
by day). As I live in an apartment, no
garage or setup for overnighting. 604
729 1807
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James Ross Victoria,
British Columbia, Canada If in the area and need help or info please call @
250 479-6793. We have a BEARING TOOL.
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Richard Floyd - Courtenay, B.C. (Comox Valley=
Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland) Courtenay is located central Vancouver Island
approx 100 kms north of Nanaimo and 40 kms south of Campbell River. Can help with tools and hands for all but the
most major repair for which only sympathy is offered but have good local
knowledge of repair facilities, jobbers, etc. Have room to park on concrete and
plug in (sorry no sani dump at home!) Have large equipped shop if needed (when
not full of boats, corvette, GMC and other toys). BEARING TOOL (250)338-9540
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Denny Allen, proprietor of
Allen's Classic Service, 1745 Pritchard Rd, Cowichan Bay, B.C. Canada. I
could cover the Vancouver Island and Gulf Island area. I do all sorts of
repairs to the GMC coaches, being a Cinnabar Qualified Service Center. I work
at my residence with a limited amount of space so a
phone call prior to arrival
would be appreciated. I carry some spare
parts in stock, new and used.
Phone 250-746-7381,FAX
250-746-7312, Cell 250-715-6503 gmcnot@shaw.ca
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Jack Hodgman Gabriola Island, B.C Canada Have owned two GMC's have parts books, repair manuals, tools, BEARING TOOL and will help if I can. We are dependent upon the ferry schedule, so you may have to wait for a while. P.O.Box 273, Gabriola Island, BC Canada V0R1X0 250-247-9182
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Tom Goldie 252 B
Degada Road Victoria B.C. Canada
V9C 3W2 Phone/fax 250 474 1953
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Fraser Field Mission, BC,
Canada Room for overnight/power/cable/water/no sewer. Shop with tools and room
to work on your coach Discount at local Auto parts stores Fair mechanical
knowledge 604-826-6826
home 604-556-9922 cell
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Dave & Joanne Carter 1460
168 St Surrey, BC V35 9R8 Phone 604 531-8513 carterville32@yahoo.ca
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CANADA: MANITOBA
Mackie and Carol Love
101 5th Ave. NE Dauphin, MB R7N0X3
I own a 75 Palm Beach. # . I'm located about 80 miles north of
Brandon, Mb., on # 10 Highway. Just north of Riding National Park.
I'm around most of the summer. Have BEARING TOOL many tools , Have
worked on most everything on the palm beach. Would try to help a GMC owner.
[204] 638-0652 mclove@escape.ca
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Brian Waddell, Sperling,
Manitoba ,Canada Located in southern
Manitoba about 150 mi. North of Grand Forks ND. Well equipped heated
farm shop. 204- 626-3272
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Tom Stoyka
31086 Park Road 70N RM of Springfield, Manitoba We have a 75 E2 and live about 85 miles
north of the North Dakota - Manitoba border in a small community of Cooks
Creek . Would be very willing to
assist when required. Have a reasonably well equipped shop with a 20-ton press,
metal lathe, Tig Welder, and more. Live
on a 20-acre site so lots of room for visitors and overnighters.
Tel: (204) 444-3838 Cell: (204)
771-7003 GPS: N50.01.55 W96.44.18
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CANADA: NOVA SCOTIA
Alena & Richard Wilgenhof -371 Old Maryvale Road, Antigonish County, Nova
Scotia, Canada, B2G 2L1 Phone (902)
863-3145
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Mike and Lorraine Beaton, 1769 South Side Harbour
Road, Antigonish Nova Scotia.
When driving East... 5 miles east of
Antigonish, cross a small bridge, turn left on to the South Side Harbour
Road and follow the water's edge. Follow road exactly 5 miles (9K's). We're on
the LEFT just past the row of VW's. Look for 1769 on the post at the road. Any
time of the day or night if you're in your GMC !!
(902) 863-6949
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Paul & Nancy Doane 1780 Bloomingdale Terr. HALIFAX, N.S. CANADA.B3H 4E5 From downtown Halifax, go to south end of Connaught
, turn right, go one block & turn
right onto Bloomingdale Terr. civic address # 1780 have a place to park where
you can do your own repairs , will where I
can, will assist with my list of local people, i.e., mechanic tires
parts etc. Have BEARING TOOL.
902-420 0234 home
902 497 8535 business
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CANADA: ONTARIO
John and Lou Ann Podmore, 11 Keating
Drive, Elora, Ontario, Canada.N0B 1S0 We live in a small, 3,200
population, village near to the Elora Gorge Conservation Park (allows
camping). Have all the GMC manuals and a
good selection of basic tools, use an expert (and reasonable) mechanic a few
kilometres away. Even if no problems stop by for a coffee and a walk around our
village. BEARING TOOL Telephone: (519) 846-0376.
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Sharon and Mike Katusa, 1435 Louis St. Thunder Bay,
Ontario Canada WE are located in Northwestern
Ontario about a 4 hour drive north of Duluth Minnesota.
Although not GMC Motorhome owners yet, we are on the lookout for one.
The coffee is always on and the welcome mat out. We have basic vehicle
maintenance tools and a large yard to park an RV in. 807-767-2797
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Wayne Nesbitt 214 Lakeshore Dr., RR#2, Bobcaygeon,
Ontario Canada, about 90 miles north-east of Toronto. Call for
directions or assistance. We would be
glad to meet and visit with the good GMC folks.
We have some tools including the BEARING TOOL, the shop parts and
international manuals. There is
water and 15 amp. electric here. We can assist with
transportation to get parts etc. There is a fair garage nearby which have
worked on our coach under our direction.
(705) 738-5238.
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George Beardwood
32Deer Ave. RR#1 Fraserville Ontario Canada Kol 1vo Help in the Oshawa Port Hope &
Peterbough area. Facilities 2000sq ft. garage, stop overs welcome Highway
115 & Tapley ¼ line (705) 944 5729
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Chuck & Anita
Camroux 6936 Dianne Street Niagara
Falls, ON Canada L2E 5R2 Have some
tools, know who's around Niagara, Hamilton, Toronto and area. 905-356-7336 E-mail chuck@gmccoach.com
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Doug, and Adeline Barber, 2163 Woodcrest Rd. Ottawa
ON Canada. We are available to help anyone within a hundred miles of
Canada’s capital with local knowledge, limited tools, a driveway, elec., water,
manuals and enthusiasm. We have a 23 ft Birchaven, a 36 ft Damon Intruder, a
minivan and an Avanti II so our experience is varied. ph 613-523-6238 LDBarber@home.com
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John and Anne Patton 137 Runnymede Cr. (northwest part of
city) London Ontario Canada
I purchased a 73 Sequoia in 2000. I have jacks and basic maintenance tools as
well as parts and repair books. Have room in driveway to park a GMC . 519-471-1764 ja.pat@sympatico.ca
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Scott Cowden Toronto, Canada. I can offer
assistance and an emergency parking spot for those passing through that might
need assistance. I was a mechanic in a
former life and have a good tool selection in my
workshop along with jacks, compressed air and welding capability. My home tel#
is 416-252-7326,
cell: 416-529-0505
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Don Casselman 29 Lockhart Rd Collingwood
Ont l9y 2l4 ph 705 445 0443 skibuddy072326@aol.com
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Glenn & Darlene Gregory Thunder Bay Ontario Canada Parking with power & water, Tools &
mechanical ability, Provide any help we can
807-344-2376
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CANADA: QUEBEC
Eric DePauw, 200 Grand Blvd East, St-Bruno Quebec,
Canada J2V 4P6. I live within 15 miles of
Montreal and would be willing to act as a point of contact if
someone in our area needs help. I am a new owner of a GMC so that I have not
had time to develop a network of qualified people to service a GMC. I am fairly
proficient with tools and I have started servicing the GMC myself. I have the
BEARING TOOL and assorted other tools. If anyone needs help or would just like
to drop by, they are welcome. I have provision for electrical hookup and dump
station. edepauw@sympatico.ca and/or
tel 450-653-9745
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Claude Lamarche, Lachute Québec, + - 45 miles north-west of
Montréal (half way between Montreal and Ottawa). I’ve own a 73 Glacier since
1988, "civilised" and overhauled it - ready to compete with any newer
machines GMC and other brands included.
I have been ripped off three times and have joined the "black
list" to help fellow GMC’ers avoid similar bad experiences.
Tel:450-562-4075 (best time around 5 p.m.)
E-Mail: bricault1@videotron.ca
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Eric and Annemarie
Bornstein 4546 St Catherine St West Montreal
Quebec Canada H3Z 1W9
Some tools, Front bearing puller on the way. possible parking (downtown).
514-989-9274 514-992-1750
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CANADA: SASKATCHEWAN
Gil & Sandy Wilson Regina, SK. CANADA. I am located
about 100 miles above the border. This
will put me in the middle of nowhere, as there are no others on the list
with-in 500 miles from me. I have the BEARING TOOL, lots of tools and resources,
also have the repair manual.
306-949-7569
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Fred & Rose Walsh, Swift
Current, Sk. Canada. We live 5 miles north of the city on highway 4. We
have a 23 ft GMC Glacier. I am a retired mechanic (wife still works). Have
tools, some spare parts and manuals. Willing to help if needed, we have lots of
space. Coffee is always on if you want to stop just because. Parking with power
and water. Phone 306-773-9779. Our Email is fwalsh@t2.net
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Dennis and Lou Coates 215- 7
st E Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Street space and small garage
Lots of enthusiasm, some
tools, courtesy driving and help(I am a poor mechanic) Fairly good connections
to local owners and personal mechanic with reasonable rates. 306 242 6847 home 306 665 2788 work
306 221 8406 cell
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COLORADO
Rick Staples
232 S. Polk Ave. Louisville, CO
I'm located just off US36 (the Boulder Turnpike), ~ 1/2 hr from Denver,
10 minutes from Boulder. Depending upon day of week and my schedule, I
could respond to problems from DIA on the east to the foothills on the west, C470/I25
area on the south to ~Loveland to the North. I have quite a lot of tools
and manuals, but somewhat limited working/parking space. Plenty of coffee, beer
in the evening. Always glad to offer suggestions, if someone's further away, by
phone. BEARING TOOL 303-666-8946 RickStapls@aol.com
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Richard Guthart, Fort Collins, CO Can help in Northern
Colorado / S.E. Wyoming (970)
226-6242
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Peter & Jodie Brandt Carbondale, CO We live
just off Hwy.82 between Glenwood Springs and Aspen We both work full
time, so please leave a message or try the cell phone #. Have tools, BEARING TOOL, automotive experience and
some GMC experience, coffee, tea, beer,.....but not much room to work. This is
one of the most beautiful but also one of the more expensive areas to break
down - there aren't many RV shops out here. I'll help if I can! 970-963-1748 or (Cell) 970-948-2057 schaf@rof.net
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Jim Anstett 2355 Lake Dr. Loveland Colorado phone 970 667 4763 anstett@aol.com
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Jim Mills
Moved, check Texas
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Richard and Sharon Smith, south of the Denver, CO Metro area and ½ mile
from the I-25 Exit 190. Have Manuals,
Tools, Parking, lite hook-ups, BEARING
TOOL, some get-ya-home parts and a good view with refreshments. Phone 303 799-6141, Email:
richard.smith8@worldnet.att.net
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Lawrence Coldren (Larry),
Located in South Denver just off of I-25 at Yale exit. .2461 S.
Jasmine Pl, Denver 80222, Can travel up to 200 miles to provide help.
Have driveway and enough tools and
experience to do anything
short of an engine change and that can be arranged. Extra bed and plenty of
coffee, tea or milk. for those with map
programs. Home 303-757-3356, Cell 720-635-1597
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Earl (Sonny) Stratton 1245 Venice St Longmont, CO Have tools , BEARING TOOL, and place to park. Ph 303-776-7453 Work 303-776-9955 ms7453@aol.com 55garage1@juno.com
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Tim Petras 5800 CR 20
Longmont, CO I-24
between Hwys 119 &52. Phone
303-678-1515
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Harold D &Bettie Kennedy
509 Sunnyslope Pl Loveland, CO Ph
970-667-5616 Cell 970-217-6604 hdbkennedy@aol.com
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Bob Hall, Colorado Springs,
CO . New GMC owner (11/02). Have hand
tools, bearing tool, manuals and limited spare parts. Can offer transportation,
local area knowledge, and moral support at a minimum.
719-591-6622
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Chuck Kellogg I live just off
I-25 in Colorado Springs, Co. and I have all kinds of tools, plus I know
how to use some of them. I own a coffee pot and a Liquor Store if that has any
benefits. To me it doesn't as I'm not much of a drinker. jetwayliquor@aol.com
719-597-2593
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Robert G. Peltzer 75 Ridge Road
Boulder, CO, 80303-4838 Front bearing tool and spare front and
rear bearings Torsion bar tool Most spares on Engelbretson's Spares List 303-499-1454
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CONNECTICUT
Ron and Julie Kazi, & Duncan the Dog Wilton, Connecticut. A bit over an
hour from New York City by train or toad in quiet wooded area. Room for several
coaches. Up to 30amp hookup. 73 Painted Desert undergoing partial restoration.
Twenty five year hobby of car repair/restoration. Willing to roll up sleeves
and help if I can. Lots of tools and messy workshop. BEARING TOOL. Three active kids and Duncan
the dog: always something
going on. Come visit a night or two, longer if you will baby sit! Tea and
Coffee always available. Dumping station available to GMC’ers. Will accommodate
4" hoses for those who
have not seen the "mascerator light" and moved towards it. Call ahead. 203-762-9640 evenings
203-952-7091 days. gmcmhron@optonline.net
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Alan & Cherie Bredbury Clinton, CT area of coverage 50 Mile
Radius. We are near Hammonasset State
Park in Madison CT. I work for Dana
Corp, Formerly Echlin (bought by Dana) as an engineer-programmer. Full machine shop, in the family. Weld and Fab capability, a good friend owns
a local shop. Just one catch, my
availability. I work full time, go to
school full time, and have a family Plus I go camping. It should come as no surprise based on info
listed above 3 burner Commercial Bunn and a fairly decent Cappuccino
machine. BEARING TOOL phone 860-669-3185
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DELAWARE
Phil Vazquez- Dover,
Delaware. If you break down in your GMC Motorhome, I will try to help you
in any way I can. I am in the middle of town, and share a driveway with my
neighbor, so cannot do repairs here. I live off
Rt. 13, but can get to 301, or 95. I can bring tools, manuals, any parts
I might have,
and assist where possible. I am fairly well familiar with the area, so can also
help with parts stores, restaurants, motels, or repair facilities. Ph.
302-734-1652 Cell. 302-670-4151.
pvazquez11@comcast.net.
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FLORIDA
Tim Timothy
I'm about 5 miles from exit #1 I-10
in FL east of the Al/Fl state line.
I’m not more than a half hour from any of the 6 Pensacola
exits (exit numbers 1thru6). Exits 7&8 are less than an hour away About an hour to Mobile, Al. phone # 850-968-1638 or 850-968-4004.
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Jim Bolick 1835 Cowan Dr. Titusville, FL. 32796-1209 Titusville is directly across the Indian
River from the space center. I have numerous tools but not mechanically
inclined. I can only offer you water and electric in my driveway and use of the
tools and me as a third hand, or our spare bedroom if your coach is in a
garage. We are only at this address from late October thru the middle of
April. Phone 321-267-8984 VBolick@cfl.rr.com
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Peter Papas -Ormond
Beach (near Daytona) Volusia county
area. Retired Engineer-Good electrical and mechanical skills (enough to get you
to a repair station) BEARING TOOL + Lots of tools and equipment (904) 672-0571
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Nelson Wright ---Orlando, Fla. Central Florida
information BEARING TOOL (407)859-5083
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Dave and Jan Greenberg
7838 Meadowlark Lane Port St
Lucie, FL 34952-3136 Also, pls note
I have a garage big enough for 2 GMC’s and 50A electric, water and sewer
available for overnight GMC owners!
Tel: 772-873-4607 Cell: 772-579-9489 email davegreenberg1@juno.com
Jan, THE BOSS, at: janetgreenberg@juno.com Jan has “the” credit card.
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Sam Carson 100
Cat Cay Lane Indian Harbour Beach FL
32937-4413 Phone (321) 773-5043
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Don Ogden 7848 Meadowlark Lane Port St Lucie, FL 34952 Southeast
Florida near US1 between SR70 and SR76
I don't have a bearing puller (I'm still kinda new) or much in the way
of repair facilities, but I do have a concrete parking pad next to my garage
with full hookup and I am a pretty good mechanic (retired aero-space
technician). 772-344-5518 dogo1322@adelphia.net
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Dick Dobson N
Ft Myers Fl, right on Hwy 41, only ten miles from exit 26 or 27
on I-75 I am semi retired and am
here most of the time, leave message and
I will get back as soon as possible. I do have a BEARING TOOL and most tools. I live in a
private community which is an Air park with a large Hangar next to my home
which could be a safe haven for a couple days till major help could be arranged.
I am a good mechanic and if I have another trip like my first one I will
probably be an expert on GMC's.
Phone 941-731-9164
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Bill Bagley
1300 Nottingham St Orlando,
FL 32803 I am located at the north
edge of the Orlando City Limits. I can only keep my GMC here 36 hours at a
time due to city ordinance, but short stays are welcome. I am about 10 miles from both Golby and
Bounds, both of them can offer much more
help than I but I will do what I can.
H 407-896-2100 C
407-509-3189 E-mail bill.bagley@att.net
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Bill Brown Key
Colony Beach FL. Key Colony Beach is just north of Marathon
in the middle Keys - mile marker 54. I am here only part time
between 11/1 & 3/31 but I am
willing to assist a GMC owner if possible (305) 743-0716 carguy@clover.net
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Dennis & Teresa Schwinn Panama City, FL south of I-10 (The Worlds Most Beautiful Beaches). We have a 1973 26' GMC, which we have owned 1 yr. We have a little shop with lots of tools, floor jack, stands etc. and plenty of experience in mechanics. We can accommodate over night parking with water and 30amp electric service. Plenty of restaurants and shopping close by with a military campground within 3 miles. We love to talk GMC, hot rods and love to hear about your traveling adventures. Someone is home most of the time. Home: 850-874-0849 day or night