Humorous Sighting September 20, 2009, 02:46:45 pm Yahoo Message Number: 106020Friday, we were on our way home from the Lazy Daze Northwest get together at Loon Lake. Just before noon, we pulled our blue mid bath coach plus toad off of I-5 at the north-bound rest stop north of Lebanon, OR for lunch. This rest stop is arranged more or less at right angles to the highway so as you leave your parking spot you go a distance further away from the road then turn an come back near the parking area as you go back toward the highway. We had a nice lunch, and resumed our trip about 12:25PM. As we drove back by the parked vehicles on our way to the highway, we noted that another blue Lazy Daze coach was parked exactly in the spot we had just vacated! This was a shock, almost da ja vue. Once on your way out of that rest area you can't really stop to ask questions so we don't know who it was.Funny.Linley
Re: Humorous Sighting Reply #1 – September 20, 2009, 05:40:01 pm Yahoo Message Number: 106026Linley, Here's another one!? I was traveling southbound on I-5 and saw a blue LD going north....then, within the next hour, I saw another one, heading the same way!!? I was not fast enough to flash my headlight at either of you.? How nice it was to see TWO LDs within a space of an hour!CarolAnd Mz. Happy Daze, the 2nd, both based in EugeneFriday, we were on our way home from the Lazy Daze Northwest get together at Loon Lake. Just before noon, we pulled our blue mid bath coach plus toad off of I-5 at the north-bound rest stop north of Lebanon, OR for lunch.As we drove back by the parked vehicles on our way to the highway, we noted that another blue Lazy Daze coach was parked exactly in the spot we had just vacated! This was a shock, almost da ja vue.Linley[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: Humorous Sighting Reply #2 – September 20, 2009, 05:56:43 pm Yahoo Message Number: 106027That same Friday, Jim and I were heading home northbound and saw several LDs on the road. Two were blue and one was Brownish-red color (?? could be my funky eyesight there). We laughed about seeing the LDs on the road in much the same way you mentioned your funny.
Re: Humorous Sighting Reply #3 – September 21, 2009, 02:20:23 am Yahoo Message Number: 106031Last night I had a dream. I dreamed I was awake, and when I woke up Iwas asleep !JC
"First remove the dash" Reply #4 – November 09, 2009, 06:13:51 am Yahoo Message Number: 107443The heater core on our '84 RD blew out on a recent trip. Bypassing a heater core is probably the easiest emergency road repair, so the trip went on with a half hour delay. Now I have to replace the heater core. The directions start with "First remove the dash..." Removing the dash is a major event to me, so I have been looking for any other tasks that should be done while I have it off.Recommendations and other input would be appreciated. Thanks GP[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: "First remove the dash" Reply #5 – November 09, 2009, 08:09:13 am Yahoo Message Number: 107444>This happened to us recently in our 1986 FL LD and we took the opportunity to replace the speakers.Ellen[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: "First remove the dash" Reply #6 – November 09, 2009, 09:24:14 am Yahoo Message Number: 107448Assuming you are on Chevy G30 chassis, I had my heater core replaced by a Chevy dealer for $700 probably 5 years or more ago. They said when GM built the van, they started with the heater core, and built the rest of the van around it. I thought they started with the exhaust manifold! I installed dash 4 x 6 speakers, it was a tough but doable job, assuming you don't mind giving some blood and skin. You can just squeeze a small diameter screwdriver through the dash opening to tighten the speaker screws up. I took a dremmel tool and a big hammer, and cut out the radio shaft area, so I could install a D
Re: "First remove the dash" Reply #7 – November 09, 2009, 11:04:26 am Yahoo Message Number: 107453QuoteRemoving the dash is a major event to me, so I have been looking for any other tasks that should be done while I have it off. If considering upgrading the dash speakers, this is the time...Steve
Re: "First remove the dash" Reply #8 – November 09, 2009, 11:33:12 am Yahoo Message Number: 107455"Now I have to replace the heater core. The directions start with "First remove the dash..." Removing the dash is a major event to me, so I have been looking for any other tasks that should be done while I have it off."GeorgeI changed the heater core in my 1983 LD and it was a big project. All of the suggestions are right on...speakers and dash lights. Lube or replace the speedometer cable while you are in there. Lube the levers and cables controlling the heater and A/C. I would suggest finding a factory service manual (FSM), if possible. It shows where and what fasteners must be removed and in the proper order. It makes things just a little be easier and a lot less likely that you will break something thinking it should come out when there are still hidden fasteners that need to be removed. Another tip is to take digital photos before of anything that may be difficult to reassemble. You want to remove the front seats for better access. Allow a full day for this and get a box of Band-Aids and a tube of Neosporin for all the little cuts and scrapes. DIY repairs can be a blood sport .Have fun!Larry
Re: "First remove the dash" Reply #9 – November 09, 2009, 12:05:07 pm Yahoo Message Number: 107457I too am having to have the heater coil replaced on my 92 FL. 600-800 is the quote. We have already by passed the coil to be able to drive it in without it leaking all over the carpet....all the suggestions are appreciated. This was one job my husband who can fix everything did not want to tackle. Everyone said it is a "pain" so he said pay someone to do it!Darlene AlaDar Beagles www.aladarbeagles.com[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: "First remove the dash" Reply #10 – November 09, 2009, 04:42:33 pm Yahoo Message Number: 107463Everyone said it is a "pain" so he said pay someone to do it! When I read the book on how to do it, I made the same decision. Then I found out how much it would cost. I'm a retired school teacher. Time is always available, money may not be.If it takes me a couple of days, so be it, just so it gets done. Thanks to all GP[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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