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Mon, 10 March 2014 15:07

Robert C

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Location: Howell MI

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Hi all
Live in MI and just about to start on my continuing work on the GMC, if the snow will go away. My wife is a bit concerned about end cost of all this remodeling. Has anyone had their interior redone i.e.: new cabinets and new dashboard. Bath seems ok to continue use (wet bath) Just some ball park costs and what was done and by whom. Thanks so much.

1975 Eleganza Doug's headers DBL air bag rear New Jasper Engine Manny Trans. one ton front end

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Re: Interior remodel [message #242939 is a reply to message #242936]

Mon, 10 March 2014 15:56

jknezek

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I think you'd be hard pressed to answer this question given the number of variables. You can look at a Mac Dash and get a good idea of how much it would cost for the materials, labor obviously would be a big component as well. As for cabinets, I think Jeff Sirum and probably other vendors sell the overhead shells, meaning only the doors would need to be made, but the kitchen cabinets and others are all going to either come from a previous coach, renovation of your own, or a custom build. What materials and finish you choose would be a massive component of the cost. Call Jim Bounds as he seems to push renovations and rebuilds the hardest, although from one of his previous posts on here it could be a wait until he can get to you.

Mac Dash found here:
www.custominstrumentpanels.com

Frank Jenkins also sells fiberglass shells for a the dash area, he can be found here:
https://sites.google.com/site/gmcfrank/

Thanks,
Jeremy Knezek
1976 Glenbrook
Birmingham, AL

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Re: Interior remodel [message #242945 is a reply to message #242936]

Mon, 10 March 2014 16:23

1275gtsport

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We are still in the process of the rebuild, we have the fridge cabinet to do next. after that we will be looking at redoing the fabric's. We bought an old pop up that had water damage and rotted canvas. and salvaged all of the usable hardware. sink (retail 150) cook top (retail 250) 30 amp power cord (retail 99) etc and then sold what ever we did not want from the camper like the 8 foot awning and the small fridge. and finally cut off the wood and made a utility trailer out of it and sold that all totaled I think I made a hundred bucks on the rebuild of the interior. Smile

I was also able to reuse the cabinet doors in our palm beach and simply had to rebuild the cabinets them selves. they are really simple things and if you have the old ones to make a pattern from it only took about 3 months for me to build all of the cabinets in the coach. I used real pine tongue and grove paneling to make up the closet and the fridge cabinets.

for flooring we used the vinyl plank from home depot. has been holding up well.
If you can do the work your self then it is not that expensive labor really is the most expensive part.

Saving up for the exterior paint now.

Adam Raeburn
Rothesay, NB
1976 Austin Mini
1977 GMC Palm Beach
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Once you replace everything that is attached to something else. It will all be fixed.

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Re: [GMCnet] Interior remodel [message #242952 is a reply to message #242945]

Mon, 10 March 2014 17:19

Kingsley Coach

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So where does Robert live? Prices may vary by location.

I dropped $8000 on my interior a couple of years ago. I stopped counting at
that point . I still have the bedcloset soon. It really isn't a Bed Room.
<g>

On Mon, Mar 10, 2014 at 6:23 PM, 1275gtsport@gmail.com <
1275gtsport@gmail.com> wrote:

>
>
> We are still in the process of the rebuild, we have the fridge cabinet to
> do next. after that we will be looking at redoing the fabric's. We bought
> an old pop up that had water damage and rotted canvas. and salvaged all of
> the usable hardware. sink (retail 150) cook top (retail 250) 30 amp power
> cord (retail 99) etc and then sold what ever we did not want from the
> camper like the 8 foot awning and the small fridge. and finally cut off the
> wood and made a utility trailer out of it and sold that all totaled I think
> I made a hundred bucks on the rebuild of the interior. :)
>
> I was also able to reuse the cabinet doors in our palm beach and simply
> had to rebuild the cabinets them selves. they are really simple things and
> if you have the old ones to make a pattern from it only took about 3 months
> for me to build all of the cabinets in the coach. I used real pine tongue
> and grove paneling to make up the closet and the fridge cabinets.
>
> for flooring we used the vinyl plank from home depot. has been holding up
> well.
> If you can do the work your self then it is not that expensive labor
> really is the most expensive part.
>
> Saving up for the exterior paint now.
> --
> Adam Raeburn
> Rothesay, NB
> 1976 Austin Mini
> 1977 GMC Palm Beach
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> Once you replace everything that is attached to something else. It will
> all be fixed.
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Re: Interior remodel [message #243007 is a reply to message #242936]

Tue, 11 March 2014 07:28

Robert C

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Thanks to everyone that responded. I live in Howell Michigan and was going to make a trip to Cinnabar but... well to be honest if they hit me with a $30k rebuild I could kiss my wife goodbye. If I spent it. At least all at once. The upper front cabinets are shot and the upper rear left. Due to some roof leaks I'm still chasing. Never was much good with wood so, that’s the reason I'm asking on a ball park. I just real do not like the dark wood. Thought about using peel and stick lt oak veneers. Don't know what it is about these coaches but it’s really quest to fix her back up.

1975 Eleganza Doug's headers DBL air bag rear New Jasper Engine Manny Trans. one ton front end

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Re: Interior remodel [message #243008 is a reply to message #242936]

Tue, 11 March 2014 08:06

kerry pinkerton

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Robert, I just went through this with my coach. The PO had installed front upper cabinets from another coach and they didn't match and the particle board was turning to sawdust. Plus they were too long and the front seats would not recline so I shortened them 6".

I tried the 'just fix it up' approach and while they don't look bad, they are not up to what I'd like. It would have been easier to start over.

I used birch veneer that was glued on with contact cement and painted it. Made new doors. I'm just not thrilled with it.

In retrospect, I could have used oak plywood and veneer and just stained/poly'ed it and been much happier. May go that way yet.

Not that much money invested but a good bit of time.

If you can find an old fashioned cabinet maker...not a production shop...you can have them made. It's not hard, it just takes some special tools that most folks don't have. You can special order doors and drawer fronts from Lowes, HD, etc.

Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L

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Re: Interior remodel [message #243026 is a reply to message #243007]

Tue, 11 March 2014 12:21

Matt Colie

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Robert C wrote on Tue, 11 March 2014 08:28

Robert,

If you can wait a while before you start this project, I have a coach on my property that might end up being parted out. It is a 1978 Eleganza (I believe). The entire future of this coach will hinge on the frame and driveline viability. That will not be determined until I can lie on the DRY ground and hammer on the frame. If I don't go through, I will then try to start the main engine. When (if) that happens I will try to move it on its own power. Only if all of those three succeed will it be offered as a unit. It the case it is not, there will be a lot of nice interior parts available. BUT, none of that can even start to happen until we get back from Montgomery.

You are kind of new here, so might not know that we live in the shadow of DTW.

Matt

Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
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Re: Interior remodel [message #243038 is a reply to message #243026]

Tue, 11 March 2014 16:23

Robert C

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Location: Howell MI

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Matt
thanks. I'm not going to work on the unit till warm weather also. First things first. I have a one ton conversion kit in a large box in my garage that has to be installed. Have not joined the MI club but I plan on it before May. Just one of those things. The coach is registered in the data base though.
Thanks

1975 Eleganza Doug's headers DBL air bag rear New Jasper Engine Manny Trans. one ton front end

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Re: [GMCnet] Interior remodel [message #243128 is a reply to message #242939]

Wed, 12 March 2014 07:13

jhbridges

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I'll seocnd JimB's interior work just from having looked at it.� What I've seen wes excellent.� Frady at Southland does nice interior work as well.� It is labr - intensive, be prepared to pay for good work.
�
--johnny
'76 23' transmode norris with a ratty interior
braseltion ga

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I think you'd be hard pressed to answer this question given the number of variables. You can look at a Mac Dash and get a good idea of how much it would cost for the materials, labor obviously would be a big component as well. As for cabinets, I think Jeff Sirum and probably other vendors sell the overhead shells, meaning only the doors would need to be made, but the kitchen cabinets and others are all going to either come from a previous coach, renovation of your own, or a custom build. What materials and finish you choose would be a massive component of the cost. Call Jim Bounds as he seems to push renovations and rebuilds the hardest, although from one of his previous posts on here it could be a wait until he can get to you.

Mac Dash found here:
www.custominstrumentpanels.com

Frank Jenkins also sells fiberglass shells for a the dash area, he can be found here:
https://sites.google.com/site/gmcfrank/
--
Thanks,
Jeremy Knezek
1976 Glenbrook
Birmingham, AL

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Re: Interior remodel [message #243177 is a reply to message #242936]

Wed, 12 March 2014 13:00

1275gtsport

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Robert, have you looked at the pictures of Frank's stuff? when you click on any of the pictures it take you to a picasaweb photo album. photo 18 of 25 shows a upper cabinet in fiberglass. If I had of seen these before I may have gone that way at least for the uppers.

As for the lowers one could go to any store that carries kitchen cabinets and buy a set of showroom cabinets (at greatly reduced prices) and then either strip and redo all the doors to the same color. Or have new doors made to match. the kitchen shops around here change the display at least once a year. I know someone that had 3 different styles of cabinet doors in his kitchen and unless you knew to look for it, was hard to spot.

There is Always ways to make thing look great at a cheaper price.

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Re: Interior remodel [message #243180 is a reply to message #242936]

Wed, 12 March 2014 13:54

George Beckman

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Robert C wrote on Mon, 10 March 2014 13:07

I, also, am not good with wood. My only suggestion is to not tear out the whole thing at once. That can bog you down because you can't use the coach and it is daunting. Start on the bad parts and work at it as you can. Each little bit will still be appreciated by you and your wife... and your pocket book.

'74 Eleganza, SE, Howell + EBL
Best Wishes,
George

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Re: Interior remodel [message #243579 is a reply to message #243177]

Sat, 15 March 2014 05:15

Robert C

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Thanks I have inquired to Frank on the cost. May be the way to go as you said.
Thanks
Robert

1975 Eleganza Doug's headers DBL air bag rear New Jasper Engine Manny Trans. one ton front end

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Re: [GMCnet] Interior remodel [message #243587 is a reply to message #243579]

Sat, 15 March 2014 08:08

Kingsley Coach

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Robert you said,

" My wife is a bit concerned about end cost of all this remodelling.."

Silly girl and don't you dare tell her the difference...there is no end to
remodelling ! <VBG>

Mike in NS

On Sat, Mar 15, 2014 at 7:15 AM, Robert Cresmen <rcresmen@comcast.net>wrote:

>
>
> Thanks I have inquired to Frank on the cost. May be the way to go as you
> said.
> Thanks
> Robert
>
> --
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> New Jasper Engine
> Manny Trans. one ton front end
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