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Sat, 20 August 2011 20:07  |
SergeL
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The PO was so nice to me, he riveted all the plastic roof vents, guess he
never thought they would have to be removed. Gees
Sorry, just venting some of my frustration
Serge
1973 GMC
Deming, NM
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| Re: [GMCnet] What a great PO [message #140255 is a reply to message #140254] |
Sat, 20 August 2011 20:13  |
roy1
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good time to replace them with galvanived metal ones. The ones I put on mine in 1988 are still in good shape.
Roy
Roy Keen
Minden,NV
76 X Glenbrook
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| Re: [GMCnet] What a great PO [message #140261 is a reply to message #140254] |
Sat, 20 August 2011 20:37 |
sgltrac
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Everything on the roof of mine was riveted on except the ac units. Even the storage pod. The roof ladder is screwed on and I sheared the tip of my screwdriver off in the first screw I tried. I looked at the next mount post over and saw an identical(yet corroded) screw driver tip in that screw. After all the fun I had with the roof cap screws I decided to work around the roof portion of the railing
Sully
77 royale
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The PO was so nice to me, he riveted all the plastic roof vents, guess he
never thought they would have to be removed. Gees
Sorry, just venting some of my frustration
Serge
1973 GMC
Deming, NM
He who expects no gratitude shall never be disapointed
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| Re: [GMCnet] What a great PO [message #140264 is a reply to message #140261] |
Sat, 20 August 2011 21:02 |
SergeL
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My railing and ladder were screwed in the same way, I believe they were
stainless, I could not even drill them out, I broke about a dozen good
quality tips, finally was able to get underneath the mounts with a flat
crowbar and tore the screws right out of the roof, I did not damage the
mounts but did some damage to the roof that can be easily fixed. Not a fun
job, then came the rivets, when I try to drill them out they start to spin
since the plastic gets soft from the heat, looks like it might be chisel
time. : )
Serge
1973 GMC
Deming, NM
He who expects no gratitude shall never be disapointed
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From: sgltrac@gmail.com
Date: 8/20/2011 7:38:03 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] What a great PO
Everything on the roof of mine was riveted on except the ac units. Even the
storage pod. The roof ladder is screwed on and I sheared the tip of my
screwdriver off in the first screw I tried. I looked at the next mount post
over and saw an identical(yet corroded) screw driver tip in that screw.
After all the fun I had with the roof cap screws I decided to work around
the roof portion of the railing
Sully
77 royale
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Sent: Aug 20, 2011 6:07 PM
The PO was so nice to me, he riveted all the plastic roof vents, guess he
never thought they would have to be removed. Gees
Sorry, just venting some of my frustration
Serge
1973 GMC
Deming, NM
He who expects no gratitude shall never be disapointed
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| Re: [GMCnet] What a great PO [message #140266 is a reply to message #140254] |
Sat, 20 August 2011 21:22 |
Ray Erspamer
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Did he also put about 47 tubes of SILICONE on to seal things........good gravy
!!! My PO used at least 47 tubes.....
Ray
Ray & Lisa Erspamer
78 Royale "Great Lakes Eagle"
Center Kitchen TZE368V101144
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226
Email: 78GMC-Royale@att.net
414-745-3188
Web Site: http://ray-lisa.page.tl/
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Subject: [GMCnet] What a great PO
The PO was so nice to me, he riveted all the plastic roof vents, guess he
never thought they would have to be removed. Gees
Sorry, just venting some of my frustration
Serge
1973 GMC
Deming, NM
He who expects no gratitude shall never be disapointed
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78 GMC Royale Center Kitchen
403, 3.70 Final Drive
Holley Sniper Quadrajet EFI System,
Holley Hyperspark Ignition System
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| Re: [GMCnet] What a great PO [message #140268 is a reply to message #140266] |
Sat, 20 August 2011 21:30 |
SergeL
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Yes, Yes and yes
Serge
1973 GMC
Deming, NM
He who expects no gratitude shall never be disapointed
-------Original Message-------
From: Ray Erspamer
Date: 8/20/2011 8:22:36 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] What a great PO
Did he also put about 47 tubes of SILICONE on to seal things........good
gravy
!!! My PO used at least 47 tubes.....
Ray
Ray & Lisa Erspamer
78 Royale "Great Lakes Eagle"
Center Kitchen TZE368V101144
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226
Email: 78GMC-Royale@att.net
414-745-3188
Web Site: http://ray-lisa.page.tl/
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From: Serge Leduc <greatmoments60@hotmail.com>
To: "gmclist@gmcnet.org" <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Sat, August 20, 2011 8:07:33 PM
Subject: [GMCnet] What a great PO
The PO was so nice to me, he riveted all the plastic roof vents, guess he
never thought they would have to be removed. Gees
Sorry, just venting some of my frustration
Serge
1973 GMC
Deming, NM
He who expects no gratitude shall never be disapointed
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| Re: [GMCnet] What a great PO [message #140277 is a reply to message #140264] |
Sat, 20 August 2011 22:26 |
sgltrac
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When drilling the rivits, try using a larger diameter bit (just slightly smaller diameter then the head of the rivit and drill at high speed with light pressure almost skipping as you drill. This will snip the head off. Move to different rivits if you are building too much heat. Using the larger bit will prevent much of the catch and spin. Just be ready to pull up to prevent massively oversizing the hole
Sully
77 royale
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-----Original Message-----
From: Serge Leduc <greatmoments60@hotmail.com>
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Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2011 20:02:25
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] What a great PO
My railing and ladder were screwed in the same way, I believe they were
stainless, I could not even drill them out, I broke about a dozen good
quality tips, finally was able to get underneath the mounts with a flat
crowbar and tore the screws right out of the roof, I did not damage the
mounts but did some damage to the roof that can be easily fixed. Not a fun
job, then came the rivets, when I try to drill them out they start to spin
since the plastic gets soft from the heat, looks like it might be chisel
time. : )
Serge
1973 GMC
Deming, NM
He who expects no gratitude shall never be disapointed
-------Original Message-------
From: sgltrac@gmail.com
Date: 8/20/2011 7:38:03 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] What a great PO
Everything on the roof of mine was riveted on except the ac units. Even the
storage pod. The roof ladder is screwed on and I sheared the tip of my
screwdriver off in the first screw I tried. I looked at the next mount post
over and saw an identical(yet corroded) screw driver tip in that screw.
After all the fun I had with the roof cap screws I decided to work around
the roof portion of the railing
Sully
77 royale
------Original Message------
From: Serge Leduc
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Subject: [GMCnet] What a great PO
Sent: Aug 20, 2011 6:07 PM
The PO was so nice to me, he riveted all the plastic roof vents, guess he
never thought they would have to be removed. Gees
Sorry, just venting some of my frustration
Serge
1973 GMC
Deming, NM
He who expects no gratitude shall never be disapointed
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Seattle, Wa.
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| Re: [GMCnet] What a great PO [message #140278 is a reply to message #140268] |
Sat, 20 August 2011 22:30 |
sgltrac
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Sharp! Drill bits
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-----Original Message-----
From: Serge Leduc <greatmoments60@hotmail.com>
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Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2011 20:30:25
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] What a great PO
Yes, Yes and yes
Serge
1973 GMC
Deming, NM
He who expects no gratitude shall never be disapointed
-------Original Message-------
From: Ray Erspamer
Date: 8/20/2011 8:22:36 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] What a great PO
Did he also put about 47 tubes of SILICONE on to seal things........good
gravy
!!! My PO used at least 47 tubes.....
Ray
Ray & Lisa Erspamer
78 Royale "Great Lakes Eagle"
Center Kitchen TZE368V101144
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226
Email: 78GMC-Royale@att.net
414-745-3188
Web Site: http://ray-lisa.page.tl/
----- Original Message ----
From: Serge Leduc <greatmoments60@hotmail.com>
To: "gmclist@gmcnet.org" <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Sat, August 20, 2011 8:07:33 PM
Subject: [GMCnet] What a great PO
The PO was so nice to me, he riveted all the plastic roof vents, guess he
never thought they would have to be removed. Gees
Sorry, just venting some of my frustration
Serge
1973 GMC
Deming, NM
He who expects no gratitude shall never be disapointed
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Sully
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Future motorhome land speed record holder(bucket list)
Seattle, Wa.
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