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| Re: [GMCnet] New episode of upholstery project [message #136925 is a reply to message #135229] |
Sun, 31 July 2011 18:42   |
Mike Teets
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Location: Dublin, OH
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Update on upholstery progress... After a week away from the task, I am back
doing the upper bunk section. If I would have started with this piece, I
think I would have been calling in professional help! Sorry, no videos on
this one yet. Just cutting, sewing, cutting and sewing... Velcro,
staples, thread, etc. Visualizing how all the pieces go together and
attach to the frame has been the largest challenge of the entire project.
More later...
Mike
On Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 5:30 PM, Mike Teets <teamteets@gmail.com> wrote:
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> A new episode of the upholstery project has been posted. I am almost done
> with the cushion portion but the heat is slowing me down!
>
> Part IV Seat Base Assembly http://youtu.be/LOsHEawZJVM
>
> Part III Cutting Patterns and sewing http://youtu.be/NNI6TQaldcg
>
> Part II Refinishing frames http://youtu.be/9Cxvd8SlhL8
>
> Part I Removal and disassemble http://youtu.be/28sAQPyhKXY
>
> P.S. My web site below is temporarily unavailable.
> --
> Mike
> 77 Palm Beach, 260, 403
> Dublin, OH
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> http://teamteets.org/category/gmc/
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| Re: [GMCnet] New episode of upholstery project [message #136926 is a reply to message #136925] |
Sun, 31 July 2011 18:52 |
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That's one tough piece to handle. For me there are too many things to cut
incorrectly. Velcro is a friend, however. Jack Daniels can be, too.
Byron
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Teets <teamteets@gmail.com>
Reply-To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:42:25 -0400
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] New episode of upholstery project
>Update on upholstery progress... After a week away from the task, I am
>back
>doing the upper bunk section. If I would have started with this piece, I
>think I would have been calling in professional help! Sorry, no videos
>on
>this one yet. Just cutting, sewing, cutting and sewing... Velcro,
>staples, thread, etc. Visualizing how all the pieces go together and
>attach to the frame has been the largest challenge of the entire project.
>
>More later...
>
>Mike
>
>On Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 5:30 PM, Mike Teets <teamteets@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> A new episode of the upholstery project has been posted. I am almost
>>done
>> with the cushion portion but the heat is slowing me down!
>>
>> Part IV Seat Base Assembly http://youtu.be/LOsHEawZJVM
>>
>> Part III Cutting Patterns and sewing http://youtu.be/NNI6TQaldcg
>>
>> Part II Refinishing frames http://youtu.be/9Cxvd8SlhL8
>>
>> Part I Removal and disassemble http://youtu.be/28sAQPyhKXY
>>
>> P.S. My web site below is temporarily unavailable.
>> --
>> Mike
>> 77 Palm Beach, 260, 403
>> Dublin, OH
>>
>> http://teamteets.org/category/gmc/
>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] New episode of upholstery project [message #136930 is a reply to message #136926] |
Sun, 31 July 2011 19:07 |
Mike Teets
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Maybe that is my problem... I have been having Bud help when I probably
should have called in Jack.
On Sun, Jul 31, 2011 at 7:52 PM, Byron Songer
<bsonger@songerconsulting.net>wrote:
> That's one tough piece to handle. For me there are too many things to cut
> incorrectly. Velcro is a friend, however. Jack Daniels can be, too.
>
> Byron
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Teets <teamteets@gmail.com>
> Reply-To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
> Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:42:25 -0400
> To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] New episode of upholstery project
>
> >Update on upholstery progress... After a week away from the task, I am
> >back
> >doing the upper bunk section. If I would have started with this piece, I
> >think I would have been calling in professional help! Sorry, no videos
> >on
> >this one yet. Just cutting, sewing, cutting and sewing... Velcro,
> >staples, thread, etc. Visualizing how all the pieces go together and
> >attach to the frame has been the largest challenge of the entire project.
> >
> >More later...
> >
> >Mike
> >
> >On Tue, Jul 19, 2011 at 5:30 PM, Mike Teets <teamteets@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>
> >> A new episode of the upholstery project has been posted. I am almost
> >>done
> >> with the cushion portion but the heat is slowing me down!
> >>
> >> Part IV Seat Base Assembly http://youtu.be/LOsHEawZJVM
> >>
> >> Part III Cutting Patterns and sewing http://youtu.be/NNI6TQaldcg
> >>
> >> Part II Refinishing frames http://youtu.be/9Cxvd8SlhL8
> >>
> >> Part I Removal and disassemble http://youtu.be/28sAQPyhKXY
> >>
> >> P.S. My web site below is temporarily unavailable.
> >> --
> >> Mike
> >> 77 Palm Beach, 260, 403
> >> Dublin, OH
> >>
> >> http://teamteets.org/category/gmc/
> >>
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| Re: [GMCnet] New episode of upholstery project [message #141861 is a reply to message #135242] |
Wed, 31 August 2011 13:59 |
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ljdavick
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Mike,
I hate to be greedy, but have you shot any video of the finished upholstery project?
Watching your videos makes me realize why the upholstery guys get paid as they do. I suppose nothing is for free!
Larry Davick
Fremont, California
The Mystery Machine
'76 (ish) Palm Beach
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Teets" <teamteets@gmail.com>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 2:30:17 PM
Subject: [GMCnet] New episode of upholstery project
A new episode of the upholstery project has been posted. I am almost done with the cushion portion but the heat is slowing me down!
Part IV Seat Base Assembly http://youtu.be/LOsHEawZJVM
Part III Cutting Patterns and sewing http://youtu.be/NNI6TQaldcg
Part II Refinishing frames http://youtu.be/9Cxvd8SlhL8
Part I Removal and disassemble http://youtu.be/28sAQPyhKXY
P.S. My web site below is temporarily unavailable.
--
Mike
77 Palm Beach, 260, 403
Dublin, OH
http://teamteets.org/category/gmc/
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| Re: New episode of upholstery project [message #141862 is a reply to message #135229] |
Wed, 31 August 2011 14:17 |
Carl S.
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Great job, Mike. It looks really good.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] New episode of upholstery project [message #141966 is a reply to message #141861] |
Thu, 01 September 2011 09:06 |
gmcrv1
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Larry,
I have a friend that has run his own Auto Upholstery and Trim Shop for over
40 years. I used to help him quite a bit and learned a lot. Yes, it is a
lot of work. I have reached the point where I was pretty good - just took
me a little longer. Worst project I ever did was making all new cushions
and backrest for our deck furniture - but it did justify buying a $3,000+
sewing machine made in Germany. It can do over 3000 stitches a minute - way
more then I need!
I haven't even developed my interior scheme yet. Have to stop the water
leaks first!
Tom Eckert N2VWN
73 Glacier
Oakland, TN
On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 1:59 PM, Larry Davick <ljdavick@comcast.net> wrote:
> Mike,
>
> I hate to be greedy, but have you shot any video of the finished upholstery
> project?
>
> Watching your videos makes me realize why the upholstery guys get paid as
> they do. I suppose nothing is for free!
>
> Larry Davick
>
> Fremont, California
> The Mystery Machine
> '76 (ish) Palm Beach
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Teets" <teamteets@gmail.com>
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 2:30:17 PM
> Subject: [GMCnet] New episode of upholstery project
>
>
>
> A new episode of the upholstery project has been posted. I am almost done
> with the cushion portion but the heat is slowing me down!
>
> Part IV Seat Base Assembly http://youtu.be/LOsHEawZJVM
>
> Part III Cutting Patterns and sewing http://youtu.be/NNI6TQaldcg
>
> Part II Refinishing frames http://youtu.be/9Cxvd8SlhL8
>
> Part I Removal and disassemble http://youtu.be/28sAQPyhKXY
>
> P.S. My web site below is temporarily unavailable.
> --
> Mike
> 77 Palm Beach, 260, 403
> Dublin, OH
>
> http://teamteets.org/category/gmc/
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] New episode of upholstery project [message #142096 is a reply to message #141861] |
Fri, 02 September 2011 09:56 |
Mike Teets
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I do have video but it is all sitting in the flip video camera right now.
I got the upholstery finished, cleaned up the inside and we pulled out to go
use the coach...
Then the front brake hung up with failing rubber hoses,
that made me notice that the hard line ends were in bad shape even if I
could get them off,
that made me notice that the power bleeder was pulling air through the rear
cylinders,
that made me notice that the top of the front shock was broken,
that made me notice that the exhaust manifolds were leaking on the rear of
each side,
that made me think I should just mount two more seat belts while I had the
front fender liners off,
that made me think I should just add one of those cool new foot well liners
while I was ordering stuff from JimK,
then a post here pointed to those sleek looking interior lights on ebay for
almost free,
that also made me think that I hadn't been to the pool with my daughter all
summer... ok, that one she reminded me of...
And cyclocross season is getting ready to start...
So, I will get a new video up soon. But summer is fading fast, and I am
trying to use every last ounce of it!
On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 2:59 PM, Larry Davick <ljdavick@comcast.net> wrote:
> Mike,
>
> I hate to be greedy, but have you shot any video of the finished upholstery
> project?
>
> Watching your videos makes me realize why the upholstery guys get paid as
> they do. I suppose nothing is for free!
>
> Larry Davick
>
> Fremont, California
> The Mystery Machine
> '76 (ish) Palm Beach
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike Teets" <teamteets@gmail.com>
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 2:30:17 PM
> Subject: [GMCnet] New episode of upholstery project
>
>
>
> A new episode of the upholstery project has been posted. I am almost done
> with the cushion portion but the heat is slowing me down!
>
> Part IV Seat Base Assembly http://youtu.be/LOsHEawZJVM
>
> Part III Cutting Patterns and sewing http://youtu.be/NNI6TQaldcg
>
> Part II Refinishing frames http://youtu.be/9Cxvd8SlhL8
>
> Part I Removal and disassemble http://youtu.be/28sAQPyhKXY
>
> P.S. My web site below is temporarily unavailable.
> --
> Mike
> 77 Palm Beach, 260, 403
> Dublin, OH
>
> http://teamteets.org/category/gmc/
>
> _______________________________________________
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