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| [GMCnet] How Can I Help [message #130697] |
Sat, 18 June 2011 03:39  |
Glen And Rose
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Hi Folks,
I have got to tell you as a group, I'm impressed with the level of assistance. I'm not entirely mechanically challenged, I've built several Experimental airplanes over the years and a couple of 38' sailboat. But motors are not my thing. However, here is what I can do to help others in the group. First, I'll tell you why I do what I do. Forty Six years ago I joined the Marine Corps straight out of high school. All I wanted to do was be a metal smith and work on helicopters. I ended up as an air traffic controller who for 350 combat missions stood behind a .50 Cal machine gun while flying as a door gunner in Viet Nam. Then my boss said guess what, your going to be a Drill Instructor. Finally I got to be an air traffic controller for the last 12 of a 24 year career. Then I managed a large General Aviation Airport in southern California and finally owned a Fixed Base Operation. When I retired, I finally got to be a metal smith!
I live in southern California have a great home based metal shop. It's just like everyone else's home shop. I have a large CNC plasma cutting table, a 4 axis CNC rotary table, (36" X 60") a standard mill and lathe, a complete sand blasting and powder coating suite along with a large oven. Additionally, I've got metal brakes and presses and an english wheel, power beading machine and shrinker/strecher. This is my home hobby shop and weather vane central. Since you also have to be able to stick this metal together, I have Gas, Arc, MIG and TIG welding capabilities. So If you are in the socal area and need some help in these areas, come on by. But...bring parts not a motorhome. I live on a hill and I do mean a hill. The driveway is 500' long and about 75' of elevation change. Turning my 26' GMC Avion around is a 15 minute job. Mostly I build aircraft weather vanes for folks. I also build aircraft ribs and parts for experimental aircraft builders and cut and bend 4
130 steel parts for aircraft projects. I will on occasion do some louvers in sheet metal for this or that type of a project. I may not be great at fixing mechanical things like motors, but I can program a CNC cutter and cut wood, aluminum and steel. So If I can help, call upon me. All I ask is bring your own stock and I'll se what I can do to make what you need.
So 46 years after joining the Marine Corps, I now get to live my Water Mitty dream and be a metal smith!
Glen Porter, Major USMC (Ret.)
Private to Major Via CWO-4
1966-1990
www.usm-c.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] How Can I Help [message #130698 is a reply to message #130697] |
Sat, 18 June 2011 06:03  |
g.winger
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Great that you're on board,,,,,If i need someone to man my 50 cal.,,,I know who to turn to. I have alot of the same tools you have but can't seem to find a .50.,,welcome though,,,,,,PL
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| Re: [GMCnet] How Can I Help [message #130703 is a reply to message #130697] |
Sat, 18 June 2011 06:39 |
Ken Henderson
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Glen,
Where the heck were you 7 years ago when I was looking for someone to
manufacture the electric wiper kit hardware? :-)
Ken H.
Lt.Col., USAF, Ret.
www.gmcwipersetc.com
On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 4:39 AM, Glen And Rose wrote:
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> I live in southern California have a great home based metal shop. It's just like everyone else's home shop. I have a large CNC plasma cutting table, a 4 axis CNC rotary table, (36" X 60") a standard mill and lathe, a complete sand blasting and powder coating suite along with a large oven...
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| Re: [GMCnet] How Can I Help [message #130704 is a reply to message #130697] |
Sat, 18 June 2011 07:56 |
Dennis S
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| Glen And Rose wrote on Sat, 18 June 2011 03:39 |
Hi Folks,
I have got to tell you as a group, I'm impressed with the level of assistance. I'm not entirely mechanically challenged, I've built several Experimental airplanes over the years and a couple of 38' sailboat. But motors are not my thing. However, here is what I can do to help others in the group.
trimmed
Glen Porter, Major USMC (Ret.)
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Glen,
Very happy to see you join our group -- and most generous of you to want to pitch in.
The strength of the group is the diversity of experiences and skills. Each one in her/his own time offer a perspective or guidance that is outstanding. When you see opening just step in. Some of us built a career far-distant from rv's -- and now are working a new skill set to help us cope with our GMC's.
You should be very comfortable with the west coast GMCers -- a highly innovative group -- and several sailors.
Welcome aboard,
Dennis
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: [GMCnet] How Can I Help [message #130706 is a reply to message #130697] |
Sat, 18 June 2011 08:33 |
Craig Lechowicz
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Glenn,
Very generous offer and great tool collection. If you're looking for a project to make rally's tax deductible, you might think about machining new window latches for the GMC sliding windows. They seem to often be broken or missing, and although there are a few used ones around, I don't believe anyone has taken on milling out new ones. CNC would be the way to go.
Just a thought,
Craig
Craig Lechowicz
'77 Kingsley, Waterford, MI
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| Re: [GMCnet] How Can I Help [message #130752 is a reply to message #130703] |
Sat, 18 June 2011 13:40 |
Glen And Rose
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Ken,
Seven years ago, I had just sold my Aviation FBO and corporate hangar
complex and was in the process of figuring out what to do next. Then after
one day of hanging around the airport telling sea stories (true
lies...really), and watching afternoon TV, I decided to become a metal
artist and build aviation weather vanes like no one has seen before. So
that's what I do now. If someone flew an F-4 and wants one with twelve 500
pounders hanging on the racks and 4 sidewinders that's what I build. Right
now I'm doing a B-52 with two D-21 drones hanging under the wings. I've
done everything from WW I fighters to the Starship Enterprise. My
helicopters come with functioning tail and main rotor systems that are
mounted on high speed tool bearing. They often come equipped with tow
missiles, mini guns and rocket pods depending what the buyer is looking for.
I also build rotor heads for the gyrocopters folks and many parts for
experimental airplanes. Some for the manufacturers.
Basically, If I don't enjoy what I do I won't do it.
Glen
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From: "Ken Henderson" <hend4800@bellsouth.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2011 4:39 AM
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] How Can I Help
> Glen,
>
> Where the heck were you 7 years ago when I was looking for someone to
> manufacture the electric wiper kit hardware? :-)
>
> Ken H.
> Lt.Col., USAF, Ret.
> www.gmcwipersetc.com
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> On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 4:39 AM, Glen And Rose wrote:
> ...
>> I live in southern California have a great home based metal shop. It's
>> just like everyone else's home shop. I have a large CNC plasma cutting
>> table, a 4 axis CNC rotary table, (36" X 60") a standard mill and lathe,
>> a complete sand blasting and powder coating suite along with a large
>> oven...
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| Re: [GMCnet] How Can I Help [message #130753 is a reply to message #130752] |
Sat, 18 June 2011 13:44 |
Robin Hood
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This Thread Is Useless Without Pics. :) Or better yet, got any video
of your creations?
Robin
On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 1:40 PM, Glen And Rose <longez102@earthlink.net> wrote:
> Ken,
>
> Seven years ago, I had just sold my Aviation FBO and corporate hangar
> complex and was in the process of figuring out what to do next. Then after
> one day of hanging around the airport telling sea stories (true
> lies...really), and watching afternoon TV, I decided to become a metal
> artist and build aviation weather vanes like no one has seen before. So
> that's what I do now. If someone flew an F-4 and wants one with twelve 500
> pounders hanging on the racks and 4 sidewinders that's what I build. Right
> now I'm doing a B-52 with two D-21 drones hanging under the wings. I've
> done everything from WW I fighters to the Starship Enterprise. My
> helicopters come with functioning tail and main rotor systems that are
> mounted on high speed tool bearing. They often come equipped with tow
> missiles, mini guns and rocket pods depending what the buyer is looking for.
> I also build rotor heads for the gyrocopters folks and many parts for
> experimental airplanes. Some for the manufacturers.
>
> Basically, If I don't enjoy what I do I won't do it.
>
> Glen
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Robin Hood
Jackson, MS
2003 Buick Lesabre
1968 Pontiac Catalina
1978 GMC Royale motorhome
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| Re: [GMCnet] How Can I Help [message #130754 is a reply to message #130753] |
Sat, 18 June 2011 13:49 |
Dennis S
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Robin,
Go to his website
www.usm-c.com
Dennis
Dennis Sexton
73 GMC
Germantown, TN
USA
-----Original Message-----
From: Robin Hood <loxley@gmail.com>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Sat, Jun 18, 2011 1:44 pm
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] How Can I Help
This Thread Is Useless Without Pics. :) Or better yet, got any video
f your creations?
Robin
On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 1:40 PM, Glen And Rose <longez102@earthlink.net> wrote:
Ken,
Seven years ago, I had just sold my Aviation FBO and corporate hangar
complex and was in the process of figuring out what to do next. Then after
one day of hanging around the airport telling sea stories (true
lies...really), and watching afternoon TV, I decided to become a metal
artist and build aviation weather vanes like no one has seen before. So
that's what I do now. If someone flew an F-4 and wants one with twelve 500
pounders hanging on the racks and 4 sidewinders that's what I build. Right
now I'm doing a B-52 with two D-21 drones hanging under the wings. I've
done everything from WW I fighters to the Starship Enterprise. My
helicopters come with functioning tail and main rotor systems that are
mounted on high speed tool bearing. They often come equipped with tow
missiles, mini guns and rocket pods depending what the buyer is looking for.
I also build rotor heads for the gyrocopters folks and many parts for
experimental airplanes. Some for the manufacturers.
Basically, If I don't enjoy what I do I won't do it.
Glen
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obin Hood
ackson, MS
003 Buick Lesabre
968 Pontiac Catalina
978 GMC Royale motorhome
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| Re: [GMCnet] How Can I Help [message #130767 is a reply to message #130754] |
Sat, 18 June 2011 16:42 |
gmcrv1
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Glen welcome aboard and above all thank you for your service!
I looked at your website and it looks great, but I guess considering the
aerodynamics of the GMC motorhome - we probably won't see a 26' weather vane
too soon. If we do see one - I want it!
Once again "Welcome Aboard"
Tom Eckert N2VWN
73 Glacier
Oakland, TN
On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 1:49 PM, As <dennisfsexton@aol.com> wrote:
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> Robin,
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> Go to his website;
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> www.usm-c.com
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> Dennis
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> Dennis Sexton
> 73 GMC
> Germantown, TN
> USA
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robin Hood <loxley@gmail.com>
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Sent: Sat, Jun 18, 2011 1:44 pm
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] How Can I Help
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> This Thread Is Useless Without Pics. :) Or better yet, got any video
> f your creations?
> Robin
> On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 1:40 PM, Glen And Rose <longez102@earthlink.net>
> wrote:
> Ken,
>
> Seven years ago, I had just sold my Aviation FBO and corporate hangar
> complex and was in the process of figuring out what to do next. Then
> after
> one day of hanging around the airport telling sea stories (true
> lies...really), and watching afternoon TV, I decided to become a metal
> artist and build aviation weather vanes like no one has seen before. So
> that's what I do now. If someone flew an F-4 and wants one with twelve
> 500
> pounders hanging on the racks and 4 sidewinders that's what I build.
> Right
> now I'm doing a B-52 with two D-21 drones hanging under the wings. I've
> done everything from WW I fighters to the Starship Enterprise. My
> helicopters come with functioning tail and main rotor systems that are
> mounted on high speed tool bearing. They often come equipped with tow
> missiles, mini guns and rocket pods depending what the buyer is looking
> for.
> I also build rotor heads for the gyrocopters folks and many parts for
> experimental airplanes. Some for the manufacturers.
>
> Basically, If I don't enjoy what I do I won't do it.
>
> Glen
> --
> obin Hood
> ackson, MS
> 003 Buick Lesabre
> 968 Pontiac Catalina
> 978 GMC Royale motorhome
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| Re: [GMCnet] How Can I Help [message #130792 is a reply to message #130697] |
Sat, 18 June 2011 21:15 |
Ken Burton
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I see a GMC in the background of your P-51 weather vane picture.
We have a P-51 weather vane at our airport. We take it down every fall before the bad weather sets in and reinstall it again in the spring. I wonder if you make one for VPZ.
The largest weather vane I have seen is in Whitehorse,YT. I do not think you made that one but I could be wrong.
http://explorenorth.com/library/aviation/cf-cpy.html
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] How Can I Help [message #130825 is a reply to message #130823] |
Sun, 19 June 2011 03:32 |
Glen And Rose
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Rob,
I had given it some thought, but was not sure if I wanted to get into motor
homes. I do some fire trucks, M1-A1 Battle Tank, field Artillery,
sailboats, submarines, surface ships, why not motor homes. I located some
good drawing of the various GMC models earlier this evening so I guess I'll
work up a basic program drawing. You are the third person that has asked
about this. This is a pretty easy CAD program and cut as I don't have to
deal with wings or ordnance. In any case this is a subject that is probably
better addressed off of the GMCnet as I'm not a commercial person and I
don't want to offend anyone. If you have an interest, contact me at
usmc.maw@earthlink.net.
Glen
www.usm-c.com
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From: "Rob Mueller" <robmueller@iinet.net.au>
Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2011 4:43 PM
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] How Can I Help
> Glen,
>
> How about GMC weathervanes!?
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> USAussie - Downunder
> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Glen And Rose
>
> Ken,
>
> I decided to become a metal artist and build aviation weather vanes like
> no
> one has seen before.
>
> Glen
>
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] How Can I Help [message #130856 is a reply to message #130825] |
Sun, 19 June 2011 10:25 |
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| Glen And Rose wrote on Sun, 19 June 2011 04:32 |
Rob,
I had given it some thought, but was not sure if I wanted to get into motor homes. I do some fire trucks, M1-A1 Battle Tank, field Artillery, sailboats, submarines, surface ships, why not motor homes. I located some good drawing of the various GMC models earlier this evening so I guess I'll work up a basic program drawing. You are the third person that has asked about this. This is a pretty easy CAD program and cut as I don't have to deal with wings or ordnance. In any case this is a subject that is probably better addressed off of the GMCnet as I'm not a commercial person and I don't want to offend anyone. If you have an interest, contact me at <e-mail redacted>
Glen
www.usm-c.com
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From: "Rob Mueller"
> Glen,
>
> How about GMC weathervanes!?
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
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Glen,
Someone's site has cad outlines of GMC - 26 only as I recall, I think they are available as *.dxf and that might save you some effort. Of course, I didn't bookmark the site and cannot find it quickly, but I'm sure that it is out there.
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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| Re: [GMCnet] How Can I Help [message #130881 is a reply to message #130856] |
Sun, 19 June 2011 13:02 |
Glen And Rose
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Matt,
Thank you for the information. I've had many great offers that will reduce
my workload considerably. I am currently improving the guides and CNC lead
screws on my rotary cutter. However, when that is finished, I may run off a
batch of GMC belt buckles done in a 3D relief out of Bronze and then
electroplated in either Silver or Gold.
Glen
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From: "Matt Colie" <matt7323tze@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2011 8:25 AM
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] How Can I Help
>
>
> Glen And Rose wrote on Sun, 19 June 2011 04:32
>> Rob,
>>
>> I had given it some thought, but was not sure if I wanted to get into
>> motor homes. I do some fire trucks, M1-A1 Battle Tank, field Artillery,
>> sailboats, submarines, surface ships, why not motor homes. I located
>> some good drawing of the various GMC models earlier this evening so I
>> guess I'll work up a basic program drawing. You are the third person
>> that has asked about this. This is a pretty easy CAD program and cut as
>> I don't have to deal with wings or ordnance. In any case this is a
>> subject that is probably better addressed off of the GMCnet as I'm not a
>> commercial person and I don't want to offend anyone. If you have an
>> interest, contact me at <e-mail redacted>
>>
>> Glen
>> www.usm-c.com
>>
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> From: "Rob Mueller"
>> > Glen,
>> >
>> > How about GMC weathervanes!?
>> >
>> > Regards,
>> > Rob M.
>
> Glen,
>
> Someone's site has cad outlines of GMC - 26 only as I recall, I think they
> are available as *.dxf and that might save you some effort. Of course, I
> didn't bookmark the site and cannot find it quickly, but I'm sure that it
> is out there.
>
> Matt
> --
> Matt & Mary Colie
> '73 Glacier 23 Chaumiere (say show-me-air)
> SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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| Re: [GMCnet] How Can I Help [message #130886 is a reply to message #130881] |
Sun, 19 June 2011 13:40 |
Dave Mumert
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That sounds great.
Here are the CAD files for the GMC profile
http://www.henry-davis.com/GMC/ErvTroyerAutoCADfiles.htm
Dave
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org [mailto:gmclist-
> bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Glen And Rose
> Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2011 12:02
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] How Can I Help
>
> Matt,
>
> Thank you for the information. I've had many great offers that will
reduce
> my workload considerably. I am currently improving the guides and CNC
> lead
> screws on my rotary cutter. However, when that is finished, I may run off
a
> batch of GMC belt buckles done in a 3D relief out of Bronze and then
> electroplated in either Silver or Gold.
>
> Glen
>
>
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Matt Colie" <matt7323tze@gmail.com>
> Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2011 8:25 AM
> To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] How Can I Help
>
> >
> >
> > Glen And Rose wrote on Sun, 19 June 2011 04:32
> >> Rob,
> >>
> >> I had given it some thought, but was not sure if I wanted to get into
> >> motor homes. I do some fire trucks, M1-A1 Battle Tank, field
> >> Artillery, sailboats, submarines, surface ships, why not motor homes.
> >> I located some good drawing of the various GMC models earlier this
> >> evening so I guess I'll work up a basic program drawing. You are the
> >> third person that has asked about this. This is a pretty easy CAD
> >> program and cut as I don't have to deal with wings or ordnance. In
> >> any case this is a subject that is probably better addressed off of
> >> the GMCnet as I'm not a commercial person and I don't want to offend
> >> anyone. If you have an interest, contact me at <e-mail redacted>
> >>
> >> Glen
> >> www.usm-c.com
> >>
> >> --------------------------------------------------
> >> From: "Rob Mueller"
> >> > Glen,
> >> >
> >> > How about GMC weathervanes!?
> >> >
> >> > Regards,
> >> > Rob M.
> >
> > Glen,
> >
> > Someone's site has cad outlines of GMC - 26 only as I recall, I think
> > they are available as *.dxf and that might save you some effort. Of
> > course, I didn't bookmark the site and cannot find it quickly, but I'm
> > sure that it is out there.
> >
> > Matt
> > --
> > Matt & Mary Colie
> > '73 Glacier 23 Chaumiere (say show-me-air) SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and
> > Detroit _______________________________________________
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| Re: [GMCnet] How Can I Help [message #130950 is a reply to message #130697] |
Sun, 19 June 2011 19:55 |
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Hey Glen, an ambitious fabrication project would be to reproduce the "Bird Cage" that supports the dash cluster. The OE was made of a plastic and I'd say even the 'new' 78 coaches are all failing. So far I think the only way to fix them is to patch and then patch next to the patch when then next section fails. They are all crispy. I think that aluminum is the material to use and rather than build a mold for $$$$$, a jig and the correct CAD cut parts to weld together is the way I had though I would do it.
John Lebetski
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77 Eleganza II
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| Re: [GMCnet] How Can I Help [message #130959 is a reply to message #130950] |
Sun, 19 June 2011 20:45 |
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Not to steal an opportunity but I wonder why Kanomata hasn't thought of this
yet? Yes, even the 78's support straps are brittle and some broken. At least
mine were. I wasn't a fan of the Stora method of repair but it does work. A
Smithy would probably enjoy taking aluminum strips and bending them at the
proper angle. I know I didn't. Too much guessing and dry fitting.
It seems that a set of four of five strips all cut to the proper length and
bent at the proper angles would be worth something more than $5 even to the
cheapest GMCer.
And maybe this is why Kanomata hasn't thought of it -- not a supportable
business proposition.
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Byron Songer
1978 GMC Royale
Louisville, KY
http://www.gmceast.com
http://web.me.com/bnsonger
John R. Lebetski wrote:
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> Hey Glen, an ambitious fabrication project would be to reproduce the "Bird
> Cage" that supports the dash cluster. The OE was made of a plastic and I'd
> say even the 'new' 78 coaches are all failing. So far I think the only way to
> fix them is to patch and then patch next to the patch when then next section
> fails. They are all crispy. I think that aluminum is the material to use and
> rather than build a mold for $$$$$, a jig and the correct CAD cut parts to
> weld together is the way I had though I would do it.
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| Re: [GMCnet] How Can I Help [message #130964 is a reply to message #130950] |
Sun, 19 June 2011 21:07 |
Glen And Rose
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Registered: June 2011
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John,
I don't have enough experience with my GMC to know what the birdcage is.
If it's an angle that has been folded to a set location, say 95 or 102
degrees or whatever it's just a matter of tool set up. I have a 20 ton
press brake with a back stops for the feed in and vertical sets to control
the bend. Once you've run a few scraps through to check the correctness,
you can run angles all day long that are exactly the same. Tell me where to
find it or send me some photos and I'll look it over. Even if the angle has
a radius along the length, you just use a shrinker/strecher to form the
radius. With the right tools most metal forming is not that difficult.
Glen
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From: "John R. Lebetski" <gransport@aol.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2011 5:55 PM
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] How Can I Help
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> Hey Glen, an ambitious fabrication project would be to reproduce the "Bird
> Cage" that supports the dash cluster. The OE was made of a plastic and
> I'd say even the 'new' 78 coaches are all failing. So far I think the
> only way to fix them is to patch and then patch next to the patch when
> then next section fails. They are all crispy. I think that aluminum is
> the material to use and rather than build a mold for $$$$$, a jig and the
> correct CAD cut parts to weld together is the way I had though I would do
> it.
> --
> John Lebetski
> Chicago, IL
> 77 Eleganza II
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