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Bean Station 2014 [message #248945] Thu, 01 May 2014 14:28 Go to next message
rjw   United States
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For the first time ever, I am attending the world famous Bean Station rally.

I am posting pictures to my website:

http://www.palmbeachgmc.com/rally/Bean%20Station%202014/album/index.html


There are some technical issues on the page that I don't have time to resolve.

Hope you find some of the pictures interesting.





Richard
76 Palm Beach
SE Michigan
www.PalmBeachGMC.com

Roller Cam 455, TBI+EBL, 3.42 FD, 4 Bag, Macerator, Lenzi (brakes, vacuum system, front end stuff), Manny Tranny, vacuum step, Tankless + OEM water heaters.
Re: Bean Station 2014 [message #248946 is a reply to message #248945] Thu, 01 May 2014 14:51 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Great photos. Thanks!

Carl Stouffer '75 ex Palm Beach Tucson, AZ. Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
Re: Bean Station 2014 [message #248951 is a reply to message #248945] Thu, 01 May 2014 17:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
WD0AFQ is currently offline  WD0AFQ   United States
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Thanks so much Richard. I been looking at them since early this morning. We have enjoyed that rally so much. Miss it this year.
Dan


3 In Stainless Exhaust Headers One Ton All Discs/Reaction Arm 355 FD/Quad Bag/Alum Radiator Manny Tran/New eng. Holley EFI/10 Tire Air Monitoring System Solarized Coach/Upgraded Windows Satelite TV/On Demand Hot Water/3Way Refer
Re: Bean Station 2014 [message #248964 is a reply to message #248945] Thu, 01 May 2014 20:05 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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rjw wrote on Thu, 01 May 2014 13:28

For the first time ever, I am attending the world famous Bean Station rally.

I am posting pictures to my website:

http://www.palmbeachgmc.com/rally/Bean%20Station%202014/album/index.html


There are some technical issues on the page that I don't have time to resolve.

Hope you find some of the pictures interesting.





Now that looks like fun!!


Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
Re: Bean Station 2014 [message #248969 is a reply to message #248951] Thu, 01 May 2014 22:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
rjw   United States
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WD0AFQ wrote on Thu, 01 May 2014 18:02

Thanks so much Richard. I been looking at them since early this morning. We have enjoyed that rally so much. Miss it this year.
Dan


Dan,
I can see why you enjoy going to Bean Station. We will look forward to seeing you here next year.

I'll put more photos up each day.



Richard
76 Palm Beach
SE Michigan
www.PalmBeachGMC.com

Roller Cam 455, TBI+EBL, 3.42 FD, 4 Bag, Macerator, Lenzi (brakes, vacuum system, front end stuff), Manny Tranny, vacuum step, Tankless + OEM water heaters.
Re: Bean Station 2014 [message #248972 is a reply to message #248969] Thu, 01 May 2014 23:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
WD0AFQ is currently offline  WD0AFQ   United States
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rjw wrote on Thu, 01 May 2014 22:04

WD0AFQ wrote on Thu, 01 May 2014 18:02

Thanks so much Richard. I been looking at them since early this morning. We have enjoyed that rally so much. Miss it this year.
Dan


Dan,
I can see why you enjoy going to Bean Station. We will look forward to seeing you here next year.

I'll put more photos up each day.



Thanks Richard. We will be here waiting for the pictures to load up. One of our very favorite rally's. Have lots of fun. Hope Ken B rolled in tonight.
Dan


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Re: Bean Station 2014 [message #248973 is a reply to message #248945] Thu, 01 May 2014 23:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
WD0AFQ is currently offline  WD0AFQ   United States
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Well, checked again and Burton's tracker says he is there. Great.
Dan


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Re: Bean Station 2014 [message #248976 is a reply to message #248945] Fri, 02 May 2014 06:08 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Steve is currently offline  Steve   United States
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Thanks for posting. Wish I was there.

1978 GMC Royal
Eastern Pennslyvania
1968 Chevrolet C20 396 Camper Special
1969 Chevrolet C20 Camper Special
1985 Buick Electra Park Avenue
1992 Camaro 25th Anniversary Heretage Edition Black
Re: Bean Station 2014 [message #248983 is a reply to message #248945] Fri, 02 May 2014 08:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Jim Galbavy is currently offline  Jim Galbavy   United States
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This is the first Bean Station that I've missed in quite a few
years. .....but Ada and I are enjoying our anniversary in the Keys (and ANNIE seems to too).

We are enjoying the pics. Say "Hi" to everyone for us.

jim galbavy
'73 x-CL ANNIE
Grassy Key, FL
Re: Bean Station 2014 [message #248987 is a reply to message #248945] Fri, 02 May 2014 12:07 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Richard, good looking coaches there. Can you shoot a few more of the people that own the coaches? The people are who I miss. Their coaches are nice but I have one of them in my driveway. Very Happy I know newer owners like pictures of coaches and you are doing an excellent job.
Dan


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Re: Bean Station 2014 [message #248988 is a reply to message #248951] Fri, 02 May 2014 12:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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WD0AFQ wrote on Thu, 01 May 2014 18:02

Thanks so much Richard. I been looking at them since early this morning. We have enjoyed that rally so much. Miss it this year.
Dan



I put some more pics up, including some of the business meeting.

It got pretty cold last night, low of about 42, which surprised me since I went south from Michigan for warmer weather. It's sunny and cool now. Long story about the coach (involving 2 others)that's still in the shed since the day I got here.

This link start at the newest photos.

http://www.palmbeachgmc.com/rally/Bean%20Station%202014/album/index.html#DSCN6182.JPG




Richard
76 Palm Beach
SE Michigan
www.PalmBeachGMC.com

Roller Cam 455, TBI+EBL, 3.42 FD, 4 Bag, Macerator, Lenzi (brakes, vacuum system, front end stuff), Manny Tranny, vacuum step, Tankless + OEM water heaters.
Re: Bean Station 2014 [message #248990 is a reply to message #248988] Fri, 02 May 2014 13:43 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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rjw wrote on Fri, 02 May 2014 11:15

WD0AFQ wrote on Thu, 01 May 2014 18:02

Thanks so much Richard. I been looking at them since early this morning. We have enjoyed that rally so much. Miss it this year.
Dan



I put some more pics up, including some of the business meeting.

It got pretty cold last night, low of about 42, which surprised me since I went south from Michigan for warmer weather. It's sunny and cool now. Long story about the coach (involving 2 others)that's still in the shed since the day I got here.

This link start at the newest photos.

http://www.palmbeachgmc.com/rally/Bean%20Station%202014/album/index.html#DSCN6182.JPG




That looks like my kind of rally!!You have my curiosity up about the tire/fender interference.


Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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rjw wrote on Fri, 02 May 2014 12:15

WD0AFQ wrote on Thu, 01 May 2014 18:02

Thanks so much Richard. I been looking at them since early this morning. We have enjoyed that rally so much. Miss it this year.
Dan



I put some more pics up, including some of the business meeting.

It got pretty cold last night, low of about 42, which surprised me since I went south from Michigan for warmer weather. It's sunny and cool now. Long story about the coach (involving 2 others)that's still in the shed since the day I got here.

This link start at the newest photos.

http://www.palmbeachgmc.com/rally/Bean%20Station%202014/album/index.html#DSCN6182.JPG





We removed the same flares from our coach when we did the one ton. Guess it depends on the paint scheme what looks best. Who owns that porvost? Spent some bux on the paint.
Thanks for the "people" pictures Richard.
Dan


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Re: Bean Station 2014 [message #249004 is a reply to message #248945] Fri, 02 May 2014 18:33 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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G'day, Looks like the guys at Bean Station are enjoying what "we" do best - FIX STUFF! Some comments:

Chuck, what do you need a claw hammer for when bleeding the brakes with Jim Hupy's pressure bleeder?

Ken, I can understand that you're discussing wheel alignment but what do the three dotted lines represent? I can read the narrow side of the ride height block, what's written on the wide side that's made you smile?




Regards, Rob M. (USAussie) The Pedantic Mechanic Sydney, Australia '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428 '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
Re: Bean Station 2014 [message #249010 is a reply to message #248945] Fri, 02 May 2014 21:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Thanks for the great photos. I sure wish we were there. I had a previously scheduled trip to the frozen north...Minnesota. It's been rainy and cold all week until today. Still only in the 50's but at least its not raining.

Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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Looks like great fun.

Maybe next year.




76 Birchaven - "Wicked Mistress" - New engine, trans, alum radiator, brakes, Sully airbags, fuel lines, seats, adult beverage center... those Coachmen guys were really thinking about us second hand owners by including that beverage center... Columbia, SC.
Re: Bean Station 2014 [message #249018 is a reply to message #248945] Sat, 03 May 2014 08:00 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Rich, thanks so much for the new "people" pictures. Nice to see some that I have not seen in years. Rick Denney seems to have made the trip. Lots of good information being swapped among friends.

Dan


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USAussie wrote on Fri, 02 May 2014 19:33

G'day, Looks like the guys at Bean Station are enjoying what "we" do best - FIX STUFF! Some comments:

Chuck, what do you need a claw hammer for when bleeding the brakes with Jim Hupy's pressure bleeder?

Ken, I can understand that you're discussing wheel alignment but what do the three dotted lines represent? I can read the narrow side of the ride height block, what's written on the wide side that's made you smile?






C. Boyd
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East Tennessee
Re: Bean Station 2014 [message #249051 is a reply to message #249050] Sat, 03 May 2014 21:01 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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C Boyd wrote on Sat, 03 May 2014 21:54

USAussie wrote on Fri, 02 May 2014 19:33

G'day, Looks like the guys at Bean Station are enjoying what "we" do best - FIX STUFF! Some comments:

Chuck, what do you need a claw hammer for when bleeding the brakes with Jim Hupy's pressure bleeder?

Ken, I can understand that you're discussing wheel alignment but what do the three dotted lines represent? I can read the narrow side of the ride height block, what's written on the wide side that's made you smile?






Rob.. the bleeder is also for the big MC so the cables are kinda long for the stock mc. So a hammer handle makes a handy spacer.


C. Boyd
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East Tennessee
Re: Bean Station 2014 [message #249059 is a reply to message #249018] Sat, 03 May 2014 22:19 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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WD0AFQ wrote on Sat, 03 May 2014 09:00

Rich, thanks so much for the new "people" pictures. Nice to see some that I have not seen in years. Rick Denney seems to have made the trip. Lots of good information being swapped among friends.
Dan


I put up some more pictures today. I tried to get more "people" pics, but ended up helping Chuck Boyd refurbish my steering column which was more involved than I had imagined. Combining a GMC steering with a Cadillac steering column is more involved than it looks. But Chuck has it figured out. We got it back in, but I still have to get the turn signals to work before I drive home.

We were also distracted by the FLEA MARKET, where I bought quite a bit of "stuff". The breakfast photos are a big foggy because of condensation on my lens. They should at least give everyone an idea of what the room is like where breakfast is served.


Richard
76 Palm Beach
SE Michigan
www.PalmBeachGMC.com

Roller Cam 455, TBI+EBL, 3.42 FD, 4 Bag, Macerator, Lenzi (brakes, vacuum system, front end stuff), Manny Tranny, vacuum step, Tankless + OEM water heaters.
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