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| [GMCnet] Small Bathroom vent fan [message #20133] |
Thu, 28 August 2008 19:56  |
ken
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Where can I find a replacement 12v small bathroom vent fan? I believe there
may be clearance issues with the roof rack if I enlarge the hole and add the
standard 14" one.
The top cap has deteriorated and will leak. Any suggestions on how to
proceed would be greatly appreciated..
Ken Morris
1978 Birchaven
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| Re: [GMCnet] Small Bathroom vent fan [message #20146 is a reply to message #20144] |
Thu, 28 August 2008 21:23  |
powerjon
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Trash the small fan idea, go with a 14" fan, it is the difference
between night and day. Really brightens up the bath.
see here: http://homepage.mac.com/powwerjon/PhotoAlbum10.html
Second to last pic show fan. Should hit the OEM mount rack. One of
the best modification for you bath.
J.R. Wright
GMC GreatLaker
77 Eleganza Custom
1975 Avion Under Reconstruction
Michigan
On Aug 28, 2008, at 10:01 PM, Larry wrote:
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> Where can I find a replacement 12v small bathroom vent fan? I
> believe there may be clearance issues with the roof rack if I
> enlarge the hole and add the standard 14" one.
>
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> Are you talking about the OEM rack? I had no problem with the
> rack. I did, however, have to be rather cautious because there
> was a wiring loom that followed one of the aluminum frames between
> the roof and ceiling. But the changeover was well worth it.
>
> I replaced the OEM fan with a Fantastic vent, lets a lot of outside
> light inside, very nice.
>
> If you are talking about the OEM fan, I think I still have it,
> along with the piece of roof aluminum I cutout.
>
> It worked when I replaced it with the Fantastic fan.
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Small Bathroom vent fan [message #20147 is a reply to message #20144] |
Thu, 28 August 2008 21:43 |
ken
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I just bought a Fan-Tastic vent for the front hole, I'll buy your used one,
I most likely wont run it much just for venting purposes.
Thank you to everone who replied to this. LarC - N/E Illinois Wrote If you
are talking about the OEM fan, I think I still have it, along with the piece
of roof aluminum I cutout.
It worked when I replaced it with the Fantastic fan.
Now I have some options, thank all of you again
LarC - N/E Illinois my email is ken@aaaaimage.com let me know if you want
to get rid of the old one.
Ken Morris
Modesto California
1978 Birchaven
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[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Larry
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Small Bathroom vent fan
Where can I find a replacement 12v small bathroom vent fan? I believe there
may be clearance issues with the roof rack if I enlarge the hole and add the
standard 14" one.
Are you talking about the OEM rack? I had no problem with the rack. I did,
however, have to be rather cautious because there was a wiring loom that
followed one of the aluminum frames between the roof and ceiling. But the
changeover was well worth it.
I replaced the OEM fan with a Fantastic vent, lets a lot of outside light
inside, very nice.
If you are talking about the OEM fan, I think I still have it, along with
the piece of roof aluminum I cutout.
It worked when I replaced it with the Fantastic fan.
Gatsbys' CRUISER :d
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74 GLACIER X, "Gatsbys' CRUISER"
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| Re: [GMCnet] Small Bathroom vent fan [message #20149 is a reply to message #20135] |
Thu, 28 August 2008 22:32 |
jimk
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The small round ones are still available, However I installed the large vent
so we can have more light and circulation.
I first determind how far to the side I could mount it useing the origional
circular hole as a guide. I then went up onthe roof to see how much I would
need to move the cargo pod. I was able to get the clearance by moving the
pod few inches. Now the bathroom is not dark.
On Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 6:10 PM, John Shotwell <jshot@rtecexpress.net>wrote:
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> ken wrote on Thu, 28 August 2008 20:56
> > Where can I find a replacement 12v small bathroom vent fan? I believe
> there
> > may be clearance issues with the roof rack if I enlarge the hole and add
> the
> > standard 14" one.
> >
> > The top cap has deteriorated and will leak. Any suggestions on how to
> > proceed would be greatly appreciated..
> >
> > Ken Morris
> > 1978 Birchaven
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> Ken,
> If you're looking for an original style, 6" round, with the pull-down
> handle, the only place I have found them so far is J.C.Whitney. But maybe
> the Jim's have access to them also.
>
> John
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| Re: [GMCnet] Small Bathroom vent fan [message #20150 is a reply to message #20133] |
Thu, 28 August 2008 22:45 |
JohnL455
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You can get the small ones at Gateway. Motor is tiny on the new one so it is actually less restrictive to the air flow. Rest is the same.
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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| Re: [GMCnet] Small Bathroom vent fan [message #20155 is a reply to message #20153] |
Thu, 28 August 2008 23:55 |
ken
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Thank you for the information Bob,
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[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Bob Horton
Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 9:24 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Small Bathroom vent fan
Ken
Went out to look at my fan. A little hard to see in the dark but it was
odviously a 5 or 6 inch muffin fan. I rounded off the corners and it went
in nicely from the bottom but with no room to spare. Once you pull the old
motor out you will see the size you need if you decice to go that route. I
notice that that size is not in the current Princess Auto catalogue but I
know they have a raft of them in their surplus aisles. I'm sure you could
find an equivalent item at Harbour Freight of similar store.
Princess Auto is probably our Harbour Freight and probably has a lot of the
same stuff at the same range of qualities. They've been around forever (I
remember buying parts for my 33 Chev there years ago) After getting tired of
getting covered with grease every time I picked up my grease gun I broke
down a bought an air fed grease gun there today (Under 20 bucks).
Bob Horton
Brandon, Manitoba
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| Re: [GMCnet] Small Bathroom vent fan [message #20159 is a reply to message #20147] |
Fri, 29 August 2008 03:14 |
Larry C
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I just bought a Fan-Tastic vent for the front hole, I'll buy your used one, I most likely wont run it much just for venting purposes.
Ken, I wont try to talk you out of the OEM fan, but the light you get from a Fantastic fan is fabulous in the bathroom. Otherwise that area is really dark and the OEM fan does not give any light.
That said, I dont want anything for the OEM fan, it came off of my 74 GlacierX, was working when removed, as is no guarantee.....yours for the shipping.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Small Bathroom vent fan [message #20167 is a reply to message #20159] |
Fri, 29 August 2008 09:37 |
ken
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Thank you LarC,
My Birchaven is a rear bath model so light is not an issue, I have 80% of
the rear window back there it already looks like Las Vegas back there!
That said I would definitely do the 14" vent if it was of a different
design..
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[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Larry
Sent: Friday, August 29, 2008 1:15 AM
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Small Bathroom vent fan
I just bought a Fan-Tastic vent for the front hole, I'll buy your used one,
I most likely wont run it much just for venting purposes.
Ken, I wont try to talk you out of the OEM fan, but the light you get from a
Fantastic fan is fabulous in the bathroom. Otherwise that area is really
dark and the OEM fan does not give any light.
That said, I dont want anything for the OEM fan, it came off of my 74
GlacierX, was working when removed, as is no guarantee.....yours for the
shipping.
Gatsbys' CRUISER :d
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LarC - N/E Illinois
74 GLACIER X, "Gatsbys' CRUISER"
260/455/APC/4 bagg'r(ver3)
Remflex Manifold gaskets
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Purchased 08-18-04
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- - More to Come - -
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| Re: [GMCnet] Small Bathroom vent fan [message #20227 is a reply to message #20133] |
Fri, 29 August 2008 18:27 |
Rusty
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I went with the muffin fan solution also. Did the same thing over the stove for the cooking fan. The muffins I used have a cool blue light. But my future solution for the bathroom is a fantastic fan. Huge difference in ambient light plus it pulls odors out instantaniously.
Rusty
75 Glenbrook
Philadelphia Pa
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| Re: [GMCnet] Small Bathroom vent fan [message #112416 is a reply to message #20146] |
Wed, 19 January 2011 13:45 |
Mr ERFisher
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this link will not let me in,,,,
gene
On Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 7:23 PM, John Wright <powerjon@chartermi.net> wrote:
> Trash the small fan idea, go with a 14" fan, it is the difference
> between night and day. Really brightens up the bath.
> see here: http://homepage.mac.com/powwerjon/PhotoAlbum10.html
> Second to last pic show fan. Should hit the OEM mount rack. One of
> the best modification for you bath.
>
> J.R. Wright
> GMC GreatLaker
> 77 Eleganza Custom
> 1975 Avion Under Reconstruction
> Michigan
>
> On Aug 28, 2008, at 10:01 PM, Larry wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Where can I find a replacement 12v small bathroom vent fan? I
> > believe there may be clearance issues with the roof rack if I
> > enlarge the hole and add the standard 14" one.
> >
> >
> > Are you talking about the OEM rack? I had no problem with the
> > rack. I did, however, have to be rather cautious because there
> > was a wiring loom that followed one of the aluminum frames between
> > the roof and ceiling. But the changeover was well worth it.
> >
> > I replaced the OEM fan with a Fantastic vent, lets a lot of outside
> > light inside, very nice.
> >
> > If you are talking about the OEM fan, I think I still have it,
> > along with the piece of roof aluminum I cutout.
> >
> > It worked when I replaced it with the Fantastic fan.
> >
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