| Done.....the end.... [message #369754] |
Sun, 22 May 2022 17:26  |
6cuda6
Messages: 975
Registered: June 2019
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Well the Hughes is done, finished....we are heart broken.
We were out camping this weekend in one of the Provincial Parks and got hit by a tornado....the Old Girl took a piece of tree, about 24" dia and 30' long, from about 40 feet up right accross the roof from the drivers side bay window to the passenger corner windshield, caving it all in.
The one and only thing good here is the wife/dogs were inside when the tree hit and the Old Girl saved her life...a testament to how well things were build 40 years ago.
Even so the Old Girl still had a trick up her sleeve...the Park got evacuated....so we taped her up and limped her home 300 miles...we've owned the Hughes for 2.5 years and put 7159 miles on it....never let us down once.
Rich Mondor,
Brockville, ON
77 Hughes 2600
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| Re: Done.....the end.... [message #369755 is a reply to message #369754] |
Sun, 22 May 2022 17:50  |
blur911
Messages: 166
Registered: December 2020
Location: Kingston, Ontario
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That sucks so bad. Sorry
At least everyone is uninjured though, that was a crazy ass storm.
Burl Vibert
Kingston, Ontario
1976 GMC 26 foot, Sheridan reno, don't know original model but we call her Roxie
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| Re: Done.....the end.... [message #369766 is a reply to message #369754] |
Sun, 22 May 2022 23:02 |
dsmithy
Messages: 210
Registered: July 2012
Location: Lincoln Nebraska
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How can a happy outcome be so sad...
Glad you're safe!
Sad that a GMC gave it up so you could be.
Tell the Registry about your TZE#
Now, consider looking for another TZE!
You can't say your last one didn't serve you well.
And you absolutely must know that we'll miss you if you're gone.
Douglas & Virginia Smith,
dsmithy18 at gmail,
Lincoln Nebraska,
’73 “Sequoia” since ‘95: "Wanabizo";
Quadrabag/6 wheel disks/3:70 final/Paterson QuadraJet/Thorley’s/Alloy wheels/Sundry other
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| Re: Done.....the end.... [message #369778 is a reply to message #369754] |
Mon, 23 May 2022 13:26 |
Russell K.
Messages: 178
Registered: October 2016
Location: Dunedin, Florida
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Rich,
So sorry to hear this. I'm glad everyone is safe.
I hope you decide to repair or replace it. Maybe the insurance will be enough to buy another nice coach and keep the Hughes as an excellent parts coach.
Russell
1978 Eleganza II, Dunedin, Florida
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| Re: Done.....the end.... [message #369785 is a reply to message #369754] |
Mon, 23 May 2022 19:34 |
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Matt Colie
Messages: 8547
Registered: March 2007
Location: S.E. Michigan
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Rich,
A Suggestion and only that.
You might call Dick Patterson in Coldwater. He knows the coaches very well and he is really an engine guy, but he might have some good ideas. I don't have his phone at my fingertips, but if you can't find it, I know I can.
Now go hug your wife the dogs.
When things happen, watermen often say - A man and his boat, they take care of each other.
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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