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| Re: [GMCnet] Cockpit Steps [message #235862 is a reply to message #235860] |
Sat, 11 January 2014 18:18   |
cadelec
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Rob
this may be an option i will look at on mine to enable me to relocate the door to the Left Hand side
Trevor
Brisbane Australia
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| Re: [GMCnet] Cockpit Steps [message #235871 is a reply to message #235860] |
Sat, 11 January 2014 19:14 |
Ken Henderson
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Rob,
IF you do that mod, be sure to include the suggestion I've made before:
Drill access holes through the step riser for access to the rear motor
mounting plate bolts, 'cause I don't think you'll ever reach them again
from the sides.
We needed to use the left one (the only one I've drilled) during the latest
installation 'cause I just could not get that bolt started from the side --
which I have not obstructed.
Ken H.
On Sat, Jan 11, 2014 at 6:49 PM, Robert Mueller wrote:
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> I have been considering modifying the lower step as per this photo:
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> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/random-photos/p52413-modify-step.html
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> Anybody ever do this?
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| Re: [GMCnet] Cockpit Steps [message #235898 is a reply to message #235871] |
Sat, 11 January 2014 22:11 |
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USAussie
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Ken,
I've saved this email in my "Build The Blue Streak" folder.
Thanks,
Rob M.
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From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Ken Henderson
Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2014 12:15 PM
To: gmclist
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Cockpit Steps
Rob,
IF you do that mod, be sure to include the suggestion I've made before:
Drill access holes through the step riser for access to the rear motor
mounting plate bolts, 'cause I don't think you'll ever reach them again
from the sides.
We needed to use the left one (the only one I've drilled) during the latest
installation 'cause I just could not get that bolt started from the side --
which I have not obstructed.
Ken H.
On Sat, Jan 11, 2014 at 6:49 PM, Robert Mueller wrote:
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> I have been considering modifying the lower step as per this photo:
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> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/random-photos/p52413-modify-step.html
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> Anybody ever do this?
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| Re: [GMCnet] Cockpit Steps [message #235926 is a reply to message #235860] |
Sun, 12 January 2014 09:19 |
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Can do Rob, but not before tomorrow, heavy snowfall here now (Yes it is the remains of the one going over the US a week back) but tomorrow I will take them and post them.
1973 23' # 1848 Sky Blue Glacier called Baby Blue and a 1973 26'-3 # 1460 Parrot green Seqouia Known as the Big Green,
And sold my 1973 26'-2 # 581 White Canyon lands under the name Dobbelt trøbbel
in Norway
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| Re: [GMCnet] Cockpit Steps [message #235955 is a reply to message #235860] |
Sun, 12 January 2014 14:49 |
A Hamilto
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| Robert Mueller wrote on Sat, 11 January 2014 17:49 |
G'day,
I have been considering modifying the lower step as per this photo:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/random-photos/p52413-modify-step.html
Anybody ever do this?
Espen, if you have the time could you take some more photos of this area from different angles especially from directly above?
Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
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The step appears to me to be a structural member. I couldn't bring myself to cut it out for my jack-knife sofa installation. I cut a "pocket" into the plywood top of the step (and only one of the aluminum plates) and modified the frame of the sofa to work in the pocket.
I haven't taken pictures. Not sure I am satisfied with the mod, since the exhaust pipe is now only a couple inches from the wood of the pocket. I built a heat shield, but it would have been better if I had the skills and materials of Kerry Pinkerton to make the pocket out of sheet metal.
And I had to cut recesses in the pocket for the transmission and for the fuel filler plumbing. That complicated the mods to the jack-knife sofa frame. Like I said, I don't really like what I did. Fortunately, it can be restored to original just by removing the pocket and replacing the plywood, if the next owner wants it restored.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Cockpit Steps [message #235982 is a reply to message #235955] |
Sun, 12 January 2014 17:25 |
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USAussie
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Mark,
I agree.
I will have to heli-arc in new aluminum framework so the structure does not loose integrity.
Regards,
Rob M.
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From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of A.
The step appears to me to be a structural member. I couldn't bring myself to cut it out for my jack-knife sofa installation. I cut
a "pocket" into the plywood top of the step (and only one of the aluminum plates) and modified the frame of the sofa to work in the
pocket.
I haven't taken pictures. Not sure I am satisfied with the mod, since the exhaust pipe is now only a couple inches from the wood of
the pocket. I built a heat shield, but it would have been better if I had the skills and materials of Kerry Pinkerton to make the
pocket out of sheet metal.
And I had to cut recesses in the pocket for the transmission and for the fuel filler plumbing. That complicated the mods to the
jack-knife sofa frame. Like I said, I don't really like what I did. Fortunately, it can be restored to original just by removing
the pocket and replacing the plywood, if the next owner wants it restored.
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Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] Cockpit Steps [message #236002 is a reply to message #235983] |
Sun, 12 January 2014 19:14 |
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Loffen
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Espen,
THANKS! I can see that it's doable but not going to be easy the fuel filler pipe is in the way as is the charcoal canister.
I think the canister just need a slight adjustment, the filler pipe however..
Sorry I sent you out in the cold; did I get you out of doing the dishes? 
The cold is no problem, but the dishes.. nope had to do them, darn... 
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: Espen Heitmann
Hmm.. doing the dishes or taking some pictures.. Needed to get out also so here you go, not the best but it is freezing outside..
http://s1126.photobucket.com/user/Espen_Heitmann/media/1973%20Sequoia/IMGP0013_zpsd110eba8.jpg.html
http://s1126.photobucket.com/user/Espen_Heitmann/media/1973%20Sequoia/IMGP0014_zpsb676f9f0.jpg.html
http://s1126.photobucket.com/user/Espen_Heitmann/media/1973%20Sequoia/IMGP0017_zps17ecb751.jpg.html
http://s1126.photobucket.com/user/Espen_Heitmann/media/1973%20Sequoia/IMGP0020_zpsdc9e1dc7.jpg.html
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1973 26' Parrot green Seqouia in Norway
"Loffen" translates to white bread, it is also a nick name for your.. well you know..down there.. and it was my dog's name, but hey
you can also call me Espen
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1973 23' # 1848 Sky Blue Glacier called Baby Blue and a 1973 26'-3 # 1460 Parrot green Seqouia Known as the Big Green,
And sold my 1973 26'-2 # 581 White Canyon lands under the name Dobbelt trøbbel
in Norway
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