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Tue, 18 October 2011 21:24  |
C Boyd
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While in Goshen Cat went to an interior design seminar. Well it seems that interior design has a totaly different meaning for girls than guys. Seminar covered wall and sub floors and insulation and important structural stuff like that. Seems they are interested in curtains and wall covering and pillows and such, So with the help of Sandra Price prodding Cat I finally concede to do something easy and simple to help the interior of our Crestmont. Lets do curtains. She asked "what do you like", I says "I like the factory ones in the Avion parts coach and Rob said I could have them". No problem, just remove the curtains and rods from the Avion, clean and repair curtains, cut and match upper and lower curtain brackets, put them in the Crestmont...... After 7 days from 8:30 to 10:30 of long, back breaking contorsionism mounting brackets thru holes drilled in the back of the cabinets, using one clutch-head screwdriver on about 100 screws and 1/2 of them hidden behind cabinets, We have new curtains. I like the outcome since I do like the vinyl lined curtains, the color, the tightness against the wall and edges, and I really like the way they pack up for travel. They open the coach up and make it seem even more roomier open or closed.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5571
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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| Re: New Curtains [message #146996 is a reply to message #146991] |
Tue, 18 October 2011 21:39  |
zhagrieb
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Nice!
What is the add on dash AC? Looks like it belongs there.
Glenn
Glenn Giere, Portland OR, K7GAG
'73 "Moby the Motorhome" 26'
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| Re: New Curtains [message #146998 is a reply to message #146996] |
Tue, 18 October 2011 21:46 |
C Boyd
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| Glenn Giere wrote on Tue, 18 October 2011 22:39 |
Nice!
What is the add on dash AC? Looks like it belongs there.
Glenn
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Thank you sir: The AC vents are factory 76 & 75, second generation AC. Dash vents only blow on AC, lower vents blow only on Recurculate. Not the best as the third generation 77-78, but better than the first generation 73-74.
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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| Re: [GMCnet] New Curtains [message #147000 is a reply to message #146991] |
Tue, 18 October 2011 21:53 |
Dennis S
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Chuck,
Well done -- congrats to Cat....
Dennis
Dennis Sexton
73 GMC with dry-rot original curtains...
Germantown, TN
USA
-----Original Message-----
From: Charles Boyd <covered-wagon@comcast.net>
To: gmclist <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Tue, Oct 18, 2011 9:24 pm
Subject: [GMCnet] New Curtains
While in Goshen Cat went to an interior design seminar. Well it seems that
nterior design has a totaly different meaning for girls than guys. Seminar
overed wall and sub floors and insulation and important structural stuff like
hat. Seems they are interested in curtains and wall covering and pillows and
uch, So with the help of Sandra Price prodding Cat I finally concede to do
omething easy and simple to help the interior of our Crestmont. Lets do
urtains. She asked "what do you like", I says "I like the factory ones in the
vion parts coach and Rob said I could have them". No problem, just remove the
urtains and rods from the Avion, clean and repair curtains, cut and match upper
nd lower curtain brackets, put them in the Crestmont...... After 7 days from
:30 to 10:30 of long, back breaking contorsionism mounting brackets thru holes
rilled in the back of the cabinets, using one clutch-head screwdriver on about
00 screws and 1/2 of them hidden behind cabinets
, We have new curtains. I like the outcome since I do like the vinyl lined
urtains, the color, the tightness against the wall and edges, and I really like
he way they pack up for travel. They open the coach up and make it seem even
ore roomier open or closed.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5571
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. Boyd
6 Crestmont by Midas
ast Tennessee
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| Re: [GMCnet] New Curtains [message #147002 is a reply to message #146991] |
Tue, 18 October 2011 21:55 |
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Chuck,
They sure do look nice.
I am amazed that Cathy was able to wash them and they didn't fall apart.
I was more than happy to give you the curtains considering your generosity to me and the GMC community in general.
You and Cathy deserved them and more!
Regards,
Rob M.
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From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Charles Boyd
While in Goshen Cat went to an interior design seminar. Well it seems that interior design has a totaly different meaning for girls
than guys. Seminar covered wall and sub floors and insulation and important structural stuff like that. Seems they are interested
in curtains and wall covering and pillows and such, So with the help of Sandra Price prodding Cat I finally concede to do something
easy and simple to help the interior of our Crestmont. Lets do curtains. She asked "what do you like", I says "I like the factory
ones in the Avion parts coach and Rob said I could have them". No problem, just remove the curtains and rods from the Avion, clean
and repair curtains, cut and match upper and lower curtain brackets, put them in the Crestmont...... After 7 days from 8:30 to
10:30 of long, back breaking contorsionism mounting brackets thru holes drilled in the back of the cabinets, using one clutch-head
screwdriver on about 100 screws and 1/2 of them hidden behind cabinets, We have new curtains. I like the outcome since I do like
the vinyl lined curtains, the color, the tightness against the wall and edges, and I really like the way they pack up for travel.
They open the coach up and make it seem even more roomier open or closed.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5571
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Rob M. (USAussie)
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Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] New Curtains [message #147070 is a reply to message #147003] |
Wed, 19 October 2011 14:17 |
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Chuck
The curtains look great, no question!
I particularily liked the 'spy cam' of the inside of your building...I see
you've moved a couple of vehicles around or Lord forbid, sold something!
lol
For your next project, whatever time you allot, multiply by 12 and you'll be
close <VBG>
Good work!
Mike in NS
On Tue, Oct 18, 2011 at 11:58 PM, Rob Mueller <robmueller@iinet.net.au>wrote:
> Chuck,
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> You're right the dash air in the early GMC's "BLOWS!" ;-)
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> From: Charles Boyd
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> Thank you sir: The AC vents are factory 76 & 75, second generation AC.
> Dash vents only blow on AC, lower vents blow only on
> Recurculate. Not the best as the third generation 77-78, but better than
> the first generation 73-74.
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| Re: [GMCnet] New Curtains [message #147527 is a reply to message #146991] |
Sun, 23 October 2011 15:11 |
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Congratulations, Chuck. The curtains look nice. I didn't know I could have
that impact on anyone. Cat, I hope both of you will enjoy the new look and
improved privacy. Look forward to seeing it in person in Shawnee in March
2012.
Sandra
On Tue, Oct 18, 2011 at 9:24 PM, Charles Boyd <covered-wagon@comcast.net>wrote:
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> While in Goshen Cat went to an interior design seminar. Well it seems that
> interior design has a totaly different meaning for girls than guys. Seminar
> covered wall and sub floors and insulation and important structural stuff
> like that. Seems they are interested in curtains and wall covering and
> pillows and such, So with the help of Sandra Price prodding Cat I finally
> concede to do something easy and simple to help the interior of our
> Crestmont. Lets do curtains. She asked "what do you like", I says "I like
> the factory ones in the Avion parts coach and Rob said I could have them".
> No problem, just remove the curtains and rods from the Avion, clean and
> repair curtains, cut and match upper and lower curtain brackets, put them in
> the Crestmont...... After 7 days from 8:30 to 10:30 of long, back breaking
> contorsionism mounting brackets thru holes drilled in the back of the
> cabinets, using one clutch-head screwdriver on about 100 screws and 1/2 of
> them hidden behind cabinets
> , We have new curtains. I like the outcome since I do like the vinyl
> lined curtains, the color, the tightness against the wall and edges, and I
> really like the way they pack up for travel. They open the coach up and
> make it seem even more roomier open or closed.
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5571
> --
> C. Boyd
> 76 Crestmont by Midas
> East Tennessee
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| Re: New Curtains [message #149608 is a reply to message #146991] |
Mon, 14 November 2011 02:36 |
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We recently replaced our curtains which were original in our Palm Beach. We didn't like the blind option so we decided to go back with curtains. We took down the old curtains and used these as a pattern to make ours and powder coated the old rods, which were rusted.
We decided to use indoor outdoor fabric because it is easy to clean and holds up to the sun and moisture. We called Sunbrella ( http://www.sunbrella.com/)and they provided us with free unlimited samples, which they also sent to us free. We choose the Dupoine Pearl for our curtains which looks great with the original interior. Sunbrella doesn't sell their fabric directly, so we purchased it through Outdoorfabrics.com (http://www.outdoorfabrics.com/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=542). We got a great deal. We originally found this fabric at a retail store for $75 per yard, but got it through this company for about $17 per yard.
Some of the wives and women out there might find this information helpful.
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| Re: [GMCnet] New Curtains [message #149627 is a reply to message #149608] |
Mon, 14 November 2011 09:27 |
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Heck, I find it helpful. Any pictures? My Beloved PO installed mini-blinds and they have got to go.
Larry Davick
The Mystery Machine
1976(ish) Palm Beach
On Nov 14, 2011, at 12:36 AM, Heather Taft wrote:
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> We recently replaced our curtains which were original in our Palm Beach. We didn't like the blind option so we decided to go back with curtains. We took down the old curtains and used these as a pattern to make ours and powder coated the old rods, which were rusted.
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> We decided to use indoor outdoor fabric because it is easy to clean and holds up to the sun and moisture. We called Sunbrella ( http://www.sunbrella.com/)and they provided us with free unlimited samples, which they also sent to us free. We choose the Dupoine Pearl for our curtains which looks great with the original interior. Sunbrella doesn't sell their fabric directly, so we purchased it through Outdoorfabrics.com (http://www.outdoorfabrics.com/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=542). We got a great deal. We originally found this fabric at a retail store for $75 per yard, but got it through this company for about $17 per yard.
>
> Some of the wifes and women out there might find this information helpful.
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| Re: New Curtains [message #149631 is a reply to message #149608] |
Mon, 14 November 2011 09:38 |
Dennis S
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| harborgal wrote on Mon, 14 November 2011 02:36 |
We recently replaced our curtains which were original in our Palm Beach. We didn't like the blind option so we decided to go back with curtains. We took down the old curtains and used these as a pattern to make ours and powder coated the old rods, which were rusted.
We decided to use indoor outdoor fabric because it is easy to clean and holds up to the sun and moisture. We called Sunbrella ( http://www.sunbrella.com/)and they provided us with free unlimited samples, which they also sent to us free. We choose the Dupoine Pearl for our curtains which looks great with the original interior. Sunbrella doesn't sell their fabric directly, so we purchased it through Outdoorfabrics.com (http://www.outdoorfabrics.com/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=542). We got a great deal. We originally found this fabric at a retail store for $75 per yard, but got it through this company for about $17 per yard.
Some of the wives and women out there might find this information helpful.
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H-gal,
Did you find the sunbrella material stiff? We wondered about how well new curtains would hang.
If you can sew curtains -- you can install a macerator!
Dennis
Dennis S
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| Re: [GMCnet] New Curtains [message #149667 is a reply to message #149666] |
Mon, 14 November 2011 21:22 |
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You might look for the same material that is used for ironing board covers as your liner fabric. Marilyn used it for our coach, and it really cuts down on the amount of light and heat that enters from the windows. You need a bigger fabric store to find this stuff.
Tom Phipps, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
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| Re: New Curtains [message #149670 is a reply to message #149660] |
Mon, 14 November 2011 22:23 |
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| harborgal wrote on Mon, 14 November 2011 19:28 |
I originally thought the fabric texture might be a little too stiff as well; however, after receiving the samples it changed my mind. Sunbrella has a wide range of materials and textures. The one we choose works great for the curtains. The only thing we would do differently is not having as many pleats in the curtains. Note: We put a lining on them, because we were a little worried that they would be see through. No issues with the finished product.
You need 26 yards for fabric for the curtains. We ordered 30 to be on the save side, just incase the lady who made our curtains made a mistake. Sorry I couldn't sew to save my life.
Also we used velcro for our closures and keep the original track in the drivers area. I will try to take some pictures this weekend and send them if you are interested.
Heather Taft
77' Palm Beach
Winthrop Harbor, IL
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Heather,
Yes, please post photos when you can.
Dennis
Dennis S
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| Re: [GMCnet] New Curtains [message #149676 is a reply to message #149670] |
Tue, 15 November 2011 03:27 |
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Point of information for anyone needing fabric for interior work on their
Coach. Try Newtoto.com they have thousands of fabrics suitable for uses
such as this and will send free samples on request. WE used them when
selecting interior fabrics for our 26' 78 side dry bath Royale with gaucho
twins and hanging bunks. Were able to purchase a whole roll of 54" fabric.
Prices are very reasonable. JWWD.
Jim Hupy
Salem, OR
78 GMC Royale 403
On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 8:23 PM, Dennis Sexton <dennisfsexton@aol.com>wrote:
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> harborgal wrote on Mon, 14 November 2011 19:28
> > I originally thought the fabric texture might be a little too stiff as
> well; however, after receiving the samples it changed my mind. Sunbrella
> has a wide range of materials and textures. The one we choose works great
> for the curtains. The only thing we would do differently is not having as
> many pleats in the curtains. Note: We put a lining on them, because we
> were a little worried that they would be see through. No issues with the
> finished product.
> >
> > You need 26 yards for fabric for the curtains. We ordered 30 to be on
> the save side, just incase the lady who made our curtains made a mistake.
> Sorry I couldn't sew to save my life.
> >
> > Also we used velcro for our closures and keep the original track in the
> drivers area. I will try to take some pictures this weekend and send them
> if you are interested.
> >
> > Heather Taft
> > 77' Palm Beach
> > Winthrop Harbor, IL
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> Heather,
> Yes, please post photos when you can.
>
> Dennis
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> Dennis S
> 73 Painted Desert 230
> Germantown, TN
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| Re: [GMCnet] New Curtains [message #149690 is a reply to message #149688] |
Tue, 15 November 2011 09:25 |
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Gary, are you serious about tuck & roll? Google Surefit Supply & see what
you can find. The foam backed pre-stitched material is still available, or
it can be custom stitched for specific application$$.
Jim Hupy
Salem, OR
78 GMC Royale 403
On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 6:53 AM, Gary Berry <duallycc@gmail.com> wrote:
> I couldn't find any Tuck-n-Roll. I need Tuck-n-Roll...
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> On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 1:27 AM, James Hupy <jamesh1296@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Try Newtoto.com they have thousands of fabrics .
> > Jim Hupy
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> Gary and Diana Berry
> 73 CL Stretch in Wa.
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| Re: [GMCnet] New Curtains [message #149691 is a reply to message #149690] |
Tue, 15 November 2011 09:31 |
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Gary, my fingers are faster than my brain this morning. Google
Perfectfit.com/Portland OR and see what you can find.
Jim Hupy
On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 7:25 AM, James Hupy <jamesh1296@gmail.com> wrote:
> Gary, are you serious about tuck & roll? Google Surefit Supply & see what
> you can find. The foam backed pre-stitched material is still available, or
> it can be custom stitched for specific application$$.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, OR
> 78 GMC Royale 403
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> On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 6:53 AM, Gary Berry <duallycc@gmail.com> wrote:
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>> I couldn't find any Tuck-n-Roll. I need Tuck-n-Roll...
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>> On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 1:27 AM, James Hupy <jamesh1296@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > Try Newtoto.com they have thousands of fabrics .
>> > Jim Hupy
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>> Gary and Diana Berry
>> 73 CL Stretch in Wa.
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| Re: [GMCnet] New Curtains [message #149696 is a reply to message #149688] |
Tue, 15 November 2011 11:00 |
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Gary,
Some places call it:
Rolled and pleated or
Fold n' Sew.
Depends where you are and how old the trimmer!
Good Luck,
Tom Eckert N2VVN
73 Glacier
Oakland, TN
On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 8:53 AM, Gary Berry <duallycc@gmail.com> wrote:
> I couldn't find any Tuck-n-Roll. I need Tuck-n-Roll...
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> On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 1:27 AM, James Hupy <jamesh1296@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Try Newtoto.com they have thousands of fabrics .
> > Jim Hupy
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> Gary and Diana Berry
> 73 CL Stretch in Wa.
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