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| Re: [GMCnet] My 1976 Palm Beach Project [message #315039 is a reply to message #315037] |
Thu, 23 March 2017 09:31   |
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Come on up Justin, I can out-cold you just about ant time of the year!
Good luck on your project...
Mike in NS
On Thu, Mar 23, 2017 at 10:58 AM, Justin Brady wrote:
> Mike I'm in TN, so not the kind of cold you're used to! It got up to about
> 65 here in Jan then dropped back into the 20's until last week pretty
> much.
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> Got some time last night to get the tile set. Still need to grout, but
> have to wait 24 hours for the thinset to dry.
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> After staring at the wall for an hour trying to decide how the hell to cut
> the tile to fit the crazy shape we had an epiphany.
> We cut the exact same wall out of the saved file on the CNC and laid it
> flat. BOOM easy peasy.
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> We used resin tile so the only way to cut it is with a band saw, which is
> a huge pain in the ass because they are so tiny and want to fly off
> everywhere if you don't do it just right. Anyway that all worked out just
> fine, took several hours but in the end totally worth it.
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> Once we had that laid out we mixed up a bucket of Laticrete 254 Platium
> and went to town.
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> It went pretty smoothly, a little running back and forth to the bandsaw to
> trim a few spots but ended up working well,
> Probably took an hour to the do the big wall and then 45 minutes to do the
> rest.
>
> And here we sit before grout.
>
> --
> Justin Brady
> http://www.thegmcrv.com/
> 1976 Palm Beach 455
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| Re: [GMCnet] My 1976 Palm Beach Project [message #315043 is a reply to message #315037] |
Thu, 23 March 2017 12:01 |
A Hamilto
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SONICJK wrote on Thu, 23 March 2017 08:58Mike I'm in TN, so not the kind of cold you're used to! It got up to about 65 here in Jan then dropped back into the 20's until last week pretty much.
Got some time last night to get the tile set. Still need to grout, but have to wait 24 hours for the thinset to dry.
After staring at the wall for an hour trying to decide how the hell to cut the tile to fit the crazy shape we had an epiphany.
We cut the exact same wall out of the saved file on the CNC and laid it flat. BOOM easy peasy.
We used resin tile so the only way to cut it is with a band saw, which is a huge pain in the ass because they are so tiny and want to fly off everywhere if you don't do it just right. Anyway that all worked out just fine, took several hours but in the end totally worth it.
http://www.thegmcrv.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_20170322_182311465-1002x1336.jpg
Once we had that laid out we mixed up a bucket of Laticrete 254 Platium and went to town.
http://www.thegmcrv.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_20170322_210158740-1002x1336.jpg
It went pretty smoothly, a little running back and forth to the bandsaw to trim a few spots but ended up working well,
Probably took an hour to the do the big wall and then 45 minutes to do the rest.
And here we sit before grout.
http://www.thegmcrv.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_20170322_224438278-1002x1336.jpg I am not an interior decorator, but that shower pan looks out of place. Needs to be sterile white or something, to fit the rest of the room.
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| Re: My 1976 Palm Beach Project [message #315048 is a reply to message #281079] |
Thu, 23 March 2017 14:28 |
Handyman
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Justin,
We grand you the honor title of qualified top-GMC-upholster and woodworker, with 5 stars.
You belong in the list of preffered suppliers and outfitters 
We europeans recognize top notch woodwork !!
Chapeau! ..... I pull my hat for you.
Keep up the good work.
Daniel
Daniel Jacobs, NL-USA 1977 GMC Eleganza II, Rebuild 455 (2019) 3.55 FD. FiTech and (Modified) FCC, Electric Pump, insulated GasTanks, 100A Alternator, APC, McDash, Schräder Valves + extern Fills, Ceramic Film, TPMS, FlexSteel Seats
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| Re: My 1976 Palm Beach Project [message #316254 is a reply to message #281079] |
Wed, 19 April 2017 08:50 |
kerry pinkerton
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Beautiful work Justin. The community has a handful of master craftsmen that have built amazing coaches. I'd put you in that group.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: My 1976 Palm Beach Project [message #316266 is a reply to message #316255] |
Wed, 19 April 2017 12:21 |
Justin Brady
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Thanks Kerry, it's a labor of love haha.
Steve,
It's just aluminum backed self stick flashing from Lowes. Same principle as dynamat just a whole lot cheaper and probably not quite as good. It made a noticeable difference in engine noise. And should cut down on heat transfer as well. Once I do the areas under the seats and add underlayment and carpet we should be virtually silent!
Justin Brady
http://www.thegmcrv.com/
1976 Palm Beach 455
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| Re: [GMCnet] My 1976 Palm Beach Project [message #316269 is a reply to message #316266] |
Wed, 19 April 2017 12:32 |
Dolph Santorine
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Hey Justin:
A while back I visited n a plant that made the self stick flashing …. oh, and they also made a couple of different brands of noise control products.
From what I observed, they are not significantly different.
"Brand engineered", maybe?
Dolph
DE AD0LF
Wheeling, West Virginia
1977 26’ ex-PalmBeach
1-Ton, Sullybilt Bags, Reaction Arms, 3.70 LSD, Manny Transmission, EV-6010
“The Aluminum and Fiberglass Mistress"
> On Apr 19, 2017, at 1:21 PM, Justin Brady wrote:
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> Thanks Kerry, it's a labor of love haha.
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> Steve,
> It's just aluminum backed self stick flashing from Lowes. Same principle as dynamat just a whole lot cheaper and probably not quite as good. It made a
> noticeable difference in engine noise. And should cut down on heat transfer as well. Once I do the areas under the seats and add underlayment and
> carpet we should be virtually silent!
> --
> Justin Brady
> http://www.thegmcrv.com/
> 1976 Palm Beach 455
>
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| Re: My 1976 Palm Beach Project [message #316285 is a reply to message #316282] |
Wed, 19 April 2017 21:32 |
Justin Brady
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Mike,
I haven't made any spacers for the speakers. I may when that time comes.
The carrier came from discountramps.com.
Yes I would recommend it for a smaller bike. For the BMW its not quite up to the task (I already knew that, I wouldn't trust any commercial carriers with it) I'll be modifying the GMC to have 2 more 1 1/4 hitches on the left and right frame rail, and modifying the carrier to mount to those two hitches as well as the central 2" for 3 attachment points to distribute the load.
The BMW is 571lbs wet and the carrier is rated for 600 as is, but I just don't trust hitch carriers. As they go though this one is pretty stout I wouldn't hesitate to leave it alone with a 400lb bike.
Justin Brady
http://www.thegmcrv.com/
1976 Palm Beach 455
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| Re: My 1976 Palm Beach Project [message #316289 is a reply to message #281079] |
Wed, 19 April 2017 22:20 |
Handyman
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Again nice work, Justin.
We, my wife Marjon and I, are in the US, right now. To be preciasly, in Pahrump, NV. Visiting the GMCWS Rally this weekend.
After that travelling some great West States and NP's.
If we were in your neighbourhoud, we would come for a visit, for shure. To see what you all have done to that lucky GMC 
What't gona be its nickname? .... "The Walnut" ..... ? .... 
Daniel
Daniel Jacobs, NL-USA 1977 GMC Eleganza II, Rebuild 455 (2019) 3.55 FD. FiTech and (Modified) FCC, Electric Pump, insulated GasTanks, 100A Alternator, APC, McDash, Schräder Valves + extern Fills, Ceramic Film, TPMS, FlexSteel Seats
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| Re: [GMCnet] My 1976 Palm Beach Project [message #316304 is a reply to message #316285] |
Thu, 20 April 2017 11:11 |
Rob
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I've got two scooters - a 220 pound 2-stroke 70cc and a 300 pound 4-stroke 125cc and also a BMW GS 800.
I'd LOVE to bring the GS along - but I even notice the difference between the two scooters. When I have the larger scooter on the rear bumper - I notice some shake under moderate acceleration, that isn't there with the lighter scooter. I blame the weight transfer from the front wheels.
If we start doing longer trips - I may buy a small enclosed trailer to bring the GS along...
Rob
Victoria, BC
76 Royale - Rear Twins/Dry Bath
On 2017-04-19, at 7:32 PM, Justin Brady wrote:
> The carrier came from discountramps.com.
> Yes I would recommend it for a smaller bike. For the BMW its not quite up to the task (I already knew that, I wouldn't trust any commercial carriers
> with it) I'll be modifying the GMC to have 2 more 1 1/4 hitches on the left and right frame rail, and modifying the carrier to mount to those two
> hitches as well as the central 2" for 3 attachment points to distribute the load.
> The BMW is 571lbs wet and the carrier is rated for 600 as is, but I just don't trust hitch carriers. As they go though this one is pretty stout I
> wouldn't hesitate to leave it alone with a 400lb bike.
> --
> Justin Brady
> http://www.thegmcrv.com/
> 1976 Palm Beach 455
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| Re: [GMCnet] My 1976 Palm Beach Project [message #316310 is a reply to message #316309] |
Thu, 20 April 2017 12:47 |
Rob
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I'll watch for an update - after you've tried it!
The vibration/shudder bugs me enough that I was considering adding a receiver to the front - so that I could carry the 125cc scooter up there. I've also had some traction issues when the scooter has been on the rear bumper. In one case, I had to remove the scooter temporarily to get "unstuck" on a small hill, covered with loose gravel!
So my experience has made me want to keep the added rear bumper weight to a minimum… I gave up any hope of carrying the GS without a trailer.
Good luck! Maybe you're experience will give some ideas...
Rob
Victoria, BC
76 Royale - Rear Twins/Dry Bath
On 2017-04-20, at 10:25 AM, Justin Brady wrote:
> Rob,
> I haven't tried driving with it yet so hopefully it will still be functional, I may have to work on the suspension a bit but we will just have to see!
>
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> Justin Brady
> http://www.thegmcrv.com/
> 1976 Palm Beach 455
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