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Wed, 28 October 2015 08:58

BobDunahugh

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Are there any pitfalls, or precautions?
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Re: [GMCnet] The Restoration. Any tips on removing ceiling above driver seat. [message #289583 is a reply to message #289581]

Wed, 28 October 2015 09:06

powerjon

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Bob,
The only hard thing that I experienced was getting the visors out, They are a fine thread and take forever to unscrew. The rest is making sure that you have all the screws out and it should come out. Helps if the seats are out and lower the back first and roll it down and out.

JR Wright
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Re: [GMCnet] The Restoration. Any tips on removing ceiling above driver seat. [message #289584 is a reply to message #289581]

Wed, 28 October 2015 09:18

bdub

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Hold it up with a 2x4 cut to length. It only takes one and you'll need it
again upon reinstallation. Dern visors are a PIA. Handle carefully as it
is brittle and cracks easily.

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Re: [GMCnet] The Restoration. Any tips on removing ceiling above driver seat. [message #289586 is a reply to message #289581]

Wed, 28 October 2015 09:37

kerry pinkerton

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Bob, here is he write up on my remove, restore, and replace.

http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&goto=261510&rid=2555#msg_num_1

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

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Re: [GMCnet] The Restoration. Any tips on removing ceiling above driver seat. [message #289587 is a reply to message #289586]

Wed, 28 October 2015 09:45

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Read here
http://www.gmcmotorhomeinfo.20m.com/cap.html

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> Bob, here is he write up on my remove, restore, and replace.
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> http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&goto=261510&rid=2555#msg_num_1
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Re: [GMCnet] The Restoration. Any tips on removing ceiling above driverseat. [message #289602 is a reply to message #289581]

Wed, 28 October 2015 15:40

USAussie

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Bob,

It might be a good idea to prop it up so that you can remove all the screws and take it down with help to keep it from flexing it
too much as it might crack or break.

Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic

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Re: [GMCnet] The Restoration. Any tips on removing ceiling above driverseat. [message #289605 is a reply to message #289602]

Wed, 28 October 2015 16:59

tphipps

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Bob, While you have it down. Repair the cracks that exist. I used a fiberglas tape and epoxy to cover all the cracks. Did not want to take the cap down again. Also think about insulating the cap. I used a microfoil product, that I had purchased for adding to my replacement headliner and a spray adhesive. Did make a difference.
And, as Ken indicates the sunvisors are a PITA.
The back edge of my cap was secured by lots of pop rivets. I don't know if that was factory, but it was such a large number, it was way overkill.
Tom, Ms II

2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552 KA4CSG

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