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Odyssey Seat Installation [message #104413] Wed, 27 October 2010 14:17 Go to next message
cbwoodsr is currently offline  cbwoodsr   United States
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Have got mine installed finally, but I ran into a little trouble on the drivers side.
The passenger side had the seat mount shown in the pictures on the photo site, but the drivers side mount was completely different.
It was essentially two layers together with channels on both side. Could not put the struts below the mount so had to put them on top.. Wasnt too high though. Was suprised that the mounts were completely different.

Thankx


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Re: Odyssey Seat Installation [message #104420 is a reply to message #104413] Wed, 27 October 2010 15:30 Go to previous messageGo to next message
1977Production#0001 is currently offline  1977Production#0001   United States
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I finished my Install this past Sunday and both seats went into my Kingsly exactly the same way. used the Honda Slides and the GMC swivel base.

heres a photo of finished intall:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs007.ash2/33734_167994263213902_115816678431661_543761_6966844_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs007.ash2/33734_167994263213902_115816678431661_543761_6966844_n.jpg


Giovanni(Carlo) 1977 GMC Kingsley 26ft "Carbon Footprint" Rear Twin, Dry Bath, Original Headliner
Re: Odyssey Seat Installation [message #104421 is a reply to message #104413] Wed, 27 October 2010 15:31 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Clarification: Not the same as yours- Each side went in the same. I used 1/4 in by 1 1/2 flat bar steel. Very sturdy install.

Giovanni(Carlo) 1977 GMC Kingsley 26ft "Carbon Footprint" Rear Twin, Dry Bath, Original Headliner
Re: [GMCnet] Odyssey Seat Installation [message #104430 is a reply to message #104421] Wed, 27 October 2010 17:43 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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cute dog

don't forget to drop the skirt, like JR does, to hide the sliders

http://goo.gl/O1Qu

gene



On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 1:31 PM, Carlo <carlodifabio@hotmail.com> wrote:

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> Clarification: Not the same as yours- Each side went in the same. I used
> 1/4 in by 1 1/2 flat bar steel. Very sturdy install.
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Re: [GMCnet] Odyssey Seat Installation [message #104437 is a reply to message #104430] Wed, 27 October 2010 18:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Mr ERFisher wrote on Wed, 27 October 2010 15:43

cute dog

don't forget to drop the skirt, like JR does, to hide the sliders

http://goo.gl/O1Qu

gene


Gene - For men they are called Kilts, and I don't know about Steve, but I just don't think that Carlo is Scottish.

And frankly it's a little cheeky to ask someone to drop their skirt on the net - where is the moderator ;~)


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Re: [GMCnet] Odyssey Seat Installation [message #104440 is a reply to message #104437] Wed, 27 October 2010 19:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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well, well, well

JR does it , and I did it ;>)

gene



On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 4:53 PM, Larry Davick <ljdavick@comcast.net> wrote:

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> Mr ERFisher wrote on Wed, 27 October 2010 15:43
> > cute dog
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> > don't forget to drop the skirt, like JR does, to hide the sliders
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> > http://goo.gl/O1Qu
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> > gene
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> Gene - For men they are called Kilts, and I don't know about Steve, but I
> just don't think that Carlo is Scottish.
>
> And frankly it's a little cheeky to ask someone to drop their skirt on the
> net - where is the moderator ;~)
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Re: Odyssey Seat Installation [message #104449 is a reply to message #104413] Wed, 27 October 2010 20:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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CBWoodSR wrote on Wed, 27 October 2010 12:17

Have got mine installed finally, but I ran into a little trouble on the drivers side.
The passenger side had the seat mount shown in the pictures on the photo site, but the drivers side mount was completely different.
It was essentially two layers together with channels on both side. Could not put the struts below the mount so had to put them on top.. Wasnt too high though. Was suprised that the mounts were completely different.

Thankx



Well, let's see them!


Randy
1973 26' Painted Desert
Ahwatukee (Phoenix) AZ
Re: Odyssey Seat Installation [message #104461 is a reply to message #104413] Thu, 28 October 2010 00:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
1977Production#0001 is currently offline  1977Production#0001   United States
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Carbon Footpring is starting to look good inside... Dropping her skirts is tempting, but should I ask permission or forgiveness?

Giovanni(Carlo) 1977 GMC Kingsley 26ft "Carbon Footprint" Rear Twin, Dry Bath, Original Headliner
Re: [GMCnet] Odyssey Seat Installation [message #104463 is a reply to message #104461] Thu, 28 October 2010 04:43 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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don't care about the seat skirts,

but

bring that cute Dawg to the next rally ;>)

http://goo.gl/MpsZ

gene


>
>
> Carbon Footpring is starting to look good inside... Dropping her skirts is
> tempting, but should I ask permission or forgiveness?
>
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Re: Odyssey Seat Installation [message #104491 is a reply to message #104413] Thu, 28 October 2010 11:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
1977Production#0001 is currently offline  1977Production#0001   United States
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Apple (the darn cute lil dog) is a JackRat Terrier. She will be at the Alameda, CA rally next month.

Here is a picture of my install with flat bar steel and the spacers are made of thick steel tube.
All off the shelf at Home Depot and makes for a very clean and sturdy install.

Gallery link:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5639

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/5639/photo_21.jpg


Giovanni(Carlo) 1977 GMC Kingsley 26ft "Carbon Footprint" Rear Twin, Dry Bath, Original Headliner
Re: Odyssey Seat Installation [message #104500 is a reply to message #104491] Thu, 28 October 2010 12:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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1977Production#0001 wrote on Thu, 28 October 2010 09:50

Apple (the darn cute lil dog) is a JackRat Terrier. She will be at the Alameda, CA rally next month.

Here is a picture of my install with flat bar steel and the spacers are made of thick steel tube.
All off the shelf at Home Depot and makes for a very clean and sturdy install.

Gallery link:




Please, just a reminder that imbeding a photo in your message takes a lot of bandwidth and although you can do it technically, we are asked not to do it as a matter of corse. I also understand that the email users cannot see these photos, another disadvantage.

Not trying to be the police here, just a friendly reminder to everyone.


Rob Allen
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Re: Odyssey Seat Installation [message #104501 is a reply to message #104500] Thu, 28 October 2010 12:30 Go to previous messageGo to next message
cbwoodsr is currently offline  cbwoodsr   United States
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Randy, et al;
Thats the reason I havent posted any pics yet of my install, gotta get them on the photo site and make a couple more of some that need to be made BEFORE the install..whoops..

Thankx


CBWood
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Re: Odyssey Seat Installation [message #104506 is a reply to message #104500] Thu, 28 October 2010 13:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
1977Production#0001 is currently offline  1977Production#0001   United States
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Quote:


idrob wrote:
Please, just a reminder that imbeding a photo in your message takes a lot of bandwidth and although you can do it technically, we are asked not to do it as a matter of corse. I also understand that the email users cannot see these photos, another disadvantage.

Not trying to be the police here, just a friendly reminder to everyone.



Smart Ass reply:http://www.zwani.com/graphics/sorry/images/01sorry001.gif

The pics upload fast with my measly cell phone...so I thought technology could support a pic or two by now. I always post the link above or below for the email users. If consensus says "my connection on the road is too slow" then OK Banish the embedded pics!


Giovanni(Carlo) 1977 GMC Kingsley 26ft "Carbon Footprint" Rear Twin, Dry Bath, Original Headliner
Re: Odyssey Seat Installation [message #104536 is a reply to message #104449] Thu, 28 October 2010 20:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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OK....
here's a quick look..

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=36615&title=odyssey-seat-replacements&cat=500


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Re: Odyssey Seat Installation [message #104567 is a reply to message #104536] Fri, 29 October 2010 10:31 Go to previous messageGo to next message
1977Production#0001 is currently offline  1977Production#0001   United States
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CBWoodSR wrote on Thu, 28 October 2010 18:39

OK....
here's a quick look..

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=36615&title=odyssey-seat-replacements&cat=500


Thanks! I'd love to see some photos in daylight, I cant make out the construction of your seat base...


Giovanni(Carlo) 1977 GMC Kingsley 26ft "Carbon Footprint" Rear Twin, Dry Bath, Original Headliner
Re: Odyssey Seat Installation [message #104574 is a reply to message #104413] Fri, 29 October 2010 13:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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this is how i did mine.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=28989&title=3-bars-on-the-swivel-plate&cat=5154


Fred V
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Re: Odyssey Seat Installation [message #104575 is a reply to message #104574] Fri, 29 October 2010 14:58 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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fred v wrote on Fri, 29 October 2010 11:04

this is how i did mine.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=28989&title=3-bars-on-the-swivel-plate&cat=5154



I followed your instructions, Thanks! they worked GREAT! the only part that I did not accomplish was drawing blood removing the rear bolt Very Happy Easily/quickly removed with a deep 3/8 drive 12mm socket.


Giovanni(Carlo) 1977 GMC Kingsley 26ft "Carbon Footprint" Rear Twin, Dry Bath, Original Headliner
Re: Odyssey Seat Installation [message #104582 is a reply to message #104413] Fri, 29 October 2010 19:30 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Looks like a real improvement! How's the boss like 'em?

Randy
1973 26' Painted Desert
Ahwatukee (Phoenix) AZ
Re: Odyssey Seat Installation [message #104596 is a reply to message #104582] Fri, 29 October 2010 21:59 Go to previous messageGo to next message
cbwoodsr is currently offline  cbwoodsr   United States
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I like them great... Very Happy


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Re: Odyssey Seat Installation [message #104597 is a reply to message #104413] Fri, 29 October 2010 22:01 Go to previous message
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Posted new pictures of the drivers side mounting plate..

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