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[GMCnet] Restoration.Are the 85 up van backup lights adequate? [message #294163]

Fri, 22 January 2016 12:13

BobDunahugh

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I've got those rear lights in. ( And thanks for the help on how to cut the body ) This GMC came with 2 big manual back lights mounted on the rear frame bumper bracket. Since the switch, and wiring is there. Thinking that an auxiliary light might be handy. Plus more light for backing. Anyone seen an attractive light for this use? It sure will be nice when this project is done. Because that will slow me down on coming up with more ideas.Bob Dunahugh.
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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration.Are the 85 up van backup lights adequate? [message #294167 is a reply to message #294163]

Fri, 22 January 2016 16:03

jhbridges

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I find the stock backups sufficient for not whacking anything when I turn it around in the yard, but for hooking up a tow, more light would be welcome. You could center mount one of the bright flat LED panels behind a clear cover and switch it separately.

--johnny

Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons. Braselton, Ga. I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell

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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration.Are the 85 up van backup lights adequate? [message #294191 is a reply to message #294163]

Sat, 23 January 2016 00:38

BobDunahugh

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Johnny Bridges gave me a great idea. There's going to be a wall across the back that will cover the entire back window. As I'm installing a Corion drive in shower for Linda. I'm putting a rear camera at the top of the window. The light bar could be at the bottom for reducing light getting to the camera. And with the tint on the window. Nothing will be seen from outside. Thanks Johnny. Bob Dunahugh.78 Royale

I've got those rear lights in. ( And thanks for the help on how to cut the body ) This GMC came with 2 big manual back lights mounted on the rear frame bumper bracket. Since the switch, and wiring is there. Thinking that an auxiliary light might be handy. Plus more light for backing. Anyone seen an attractive light for this use? It sure will be nice when this project is done. Because that will slow me down on coming up with more ideas.Bob Dunahugh.
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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration.Are the 85 up van backup lights adequate? [message #294193 is a reply to message #294191]

Sat, 23 January 2016 01:26

jimk

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Bob,
We have a solid fiberglass panel that cover the rear glass and leave the
glass in and acts as a insulator and people paint a mural there.

On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 10:38 PM, Bob Dunahugh wrote:

> Johnny Bridges gave me a great idea. There's going to be a wall across the
> back that will cover the entire back window. As I'm installing a Corion
> drive in shower for Linda. I'm putting a rear camera at the top of the
> window. The light bar could be at the bottom for reducing light getting to
> the camera. And with the tint on the window. Nothing will be seen from
> outside. Thanks Johnny. Bob Dunahugh.78 Royale
>
>
> I've got those rear lights in. ( And thanks for the help on how to cut the
> body ) This GMC came with 2 big manual back lights mounted on the rear
> frame bumper bracket. Since the switch, and wiring is there. Thinking that
> an auxiliary light might be handy. Plus more light for backing. Anyone seen
> an attractive light for this use? It sure will be nice when this project is
> done. Because that will slow me down on coming up with more ideas.Bob
> Dunahugh.
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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration.Are the 85 up van backup lights adequate? [message #294196 is a reply to message #294163]

Sat, 23 January 2016 08:09

jhbridges

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Bob -
R C Jordan had a light at Wekiwa this year which ought to work. very bright LED panel, he used it as a porch light. You could probably mount it inside the back window, and if it was inside some sort of opaque holder sealed to the glass, you wouldn't get any light to amount to anything inside the coach.

--johnny

Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons. Braselton, Ga. I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell

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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration.Are the 85 up van backup lights adequate? [message #294200 is a reply to message #294196]

Sat, 23 January 2016 10:25

Bullitthead

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Get a cheap large flatscreen and mount it inside the back window. Feed it a signal from a camera aimed out the windshield. People behind you can now see in front of you! When you need extra light for the back deck, put a white index card in front of the camera and light up the entire window! A bonus is that you could have pre-printed messages on cards to place in front of the camera, or hook it up to a small computer and generate the messages on the fly, depending on what needed to be communicated to anybody behind you Rolling Eyes

Rolling Eyes

What fun!

Laughing

Terry Kelpien ASE Master Technician 73 Glacier 260 Smithfield, Va.

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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration.Are the 85 up van backup lights adequate? [message #294204 is a reply to message #294163]

Sat, 23 January 2016 10:41

jhbridges

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Here's the move for folks behind you:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-TriColor-LED-Programmable-Message-Display-Sign-with-Wireless-Remote-Control/321517554958?_trksid=p2141725.c100338.m3726&am p;_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D
We used them throughout the studios. They'll store a message, and you can feed them serially with your laptop on the fly. Sine Systems makes a nice little controller, but it's expensive. Easier to let your lap top - or a Raspberry Pi - run it. They're also dot addressable if you want to roll your own graphics. If I remember right, the outboard supply was 12 volts.

--johnny

Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons. Braselton, Ga. I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell

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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration.Are the 85 up van backup lights adequate? [message #294206 is a reply to message #294204]

Sat, 23 January 2016 10:53

Bullitthead

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I've seen a few of those going down the road...wanted it in the rear window (and side windows)soooo many times Twisted Evil

Twisted Evil

. I have to restrain myself from doing at least 75% of the ideas I think of because they will surely get me into trouble... Cool

Cool

Terry Kelpien ASE Master Technician 73 Glacier 260 Smithfield, Va.

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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration.Are the 85 up van backup lights adequate? [message #294208 is a reply to message #294206]

Sat, 23 January 2016 11:08

James Hupy

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Remember to leave plenty of time to watch street signs and traffic.
Remember that we bought these coaches to simplify our lives and enjoy our
beautiful country. Just sayin'.
Jim Hupy ( presently residing at St. VINCENT'S cardiovascular palace since
Tuesday. Had an aortic valve replaced early Tuesday morning. The sac
surrounding the heart as well. Doing good so far.)
SALEM, OREGON
78 GMC ROYALE 403
On Jan 23, 2016 8:54 AM, "Terry" wrote:

> I've seen a few of those going down the road...wanted it in the rear
> window (and side windows)soooo many times :twisted:. I have to restrain
> myself
> from doing at least 75% of the ideas I think of because they will surely
> get me into trouble... 8)
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> ASE Master Technician
> 73 Glacier 260
> Smithfield, Va.
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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration.Are the 85 up van backup lights adequate? [message #294223 is a reply to message #294208]

Sat, 23 January 2016 13:26

Jim Galbavy

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Jim, sorry to hear you are down but happy to hear that you aren't down
for the count. Hopes for a speedy recovery.

jim galbavy
'73 x-CL ANNIE
Lake Mary, FL

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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration.Are the 85 up van backup lights adequate? [message #294227 is a reply to message #294208]

Sat, 23 January 2016 13:37

USAussie

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Jim,

SIMPLIFY OUR LIVES?

Man what kind of drugs have they got you on?

I think you might be hallucinating! :-)

Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic

-----Original Message-----
From: James Hupy

Remember to leave plenty of time to watch street signs and traffic.
Remember that we bought these coaches to simplify our lives and enjoy our
beautiful country. Just sayin'.
Jim Hupy ( presently residing at St. VINCENT'S cardiovascular palace since
Tuesday. Had an aortic valve replaced early Tuesday morning. The sac
surrounding the heart as well. Doing good so far.)
SALEM, OREGON
78 GMC ROYALE 403

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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration.Are the 85 up van backup lights adequate? [message #294235 is a reply to message #294227]

Sat, 23 January 2016 15:09

James Hupy

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Oxycodone. It knocks me for a loop for sure.
Jim Hupy
On Jan 23, 2016 11:38 AM, "Robert Mueller" wrote:

> Jim,
>
> SIMPLIFY OUR LIVES?
>
> Man what kind of drugs have they got you on?
>
> I think you might be hallucinating! :-)
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> The Pedantic Mechanic
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: James Hupy
>
> Remember to leave plenty of time to watch street signs and traffic.
> Remember that we bought these coaches to simplify our lives and enjoy our
> beautiful country. Just sayin'.
> Jim Hupy ( presently residing at St. VINCENT'S cardiovascular palace since
> Tuesday. Had an aortic valve replaced early Tuesday morning. The sac
> surrounding the heart as well. Doing good so far.)
> SALEM, OREGON
> 78 GMC ROYALE 403
>
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration.Are the 85 up van backup lights adequate? [message #294241 is a reply to message #294163]

Sat, 23 January 2016 16:46

Guy Lopes

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Emery, I've been on Percocet and Norco for the last six months as I wait for
my 2nd back surgery. I agree, they are the bee's knees when you're in pain,
but they are potentially very dangerous drugs. Glad to hear that you
continue to heal and improve.

Guy Lopes
76 Birchaven "Orion"
Sacramento, CA
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Stora
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I know what you mean. I was in the hospital for 6 days and then in rehab for
7 weeks. First I was on oxicontin then they took me off that and put me on
dialysis. I got withdrawal symptoms. Then on Percocet which is oxycodone
and acetaminophen. These three drugs were taken for almost three months.
Each time they switched drugs I got withdrawal from the previous one. I
know I needed them for the pain but I sure didn't like the addiction part.

My wife told me that on the first drug I did get hallucinations. That is one
of the reasons they switched to another drug. I can see why druggies like
them though. I didn't have a care in the world and time flew by quickly.

Hope you recover quickly

Emery Stora

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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration.Are the 85 up van backup lights adequate? [message #294242 is a reply to message #294235]

Sat, 23 January 2016 16:42

emerystora

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I know what you mean. I was in the hospital for 6 days and then in rehab for 7 weeks. First I was on oxicontin then they took me off that and put me on dialysis. I got withdrawal symptoms. Then on Percocet which is oxycodone and acetaminophen. These three drugs were taken for almost three months. Each time they switched drugs I got withdrawal from the previous one. I know I needed them for the pain but I sure didn't like the addiction part.

My wife told me that on the first drug I did get hallucinations. That is one of the reasons they switched to another drug. I can see why druggies like them though. I didn't have a care in the world and time flew by quickly.

Hope you recover quickly

Emery Stora

> On Jan 23, 2016, at 2:09 PM, James Hupy wrote:
>
> Oxycodone. It knocks me for a loop for sure.
> Jim Hupy
>> On Jan 23, 2016 11:38 AM, "Robert Mueller" wrote:
>>
>> Jim,
>>
>> SIMPLIFY OUR LIVES?
>>
>> Man what kind of drugs have they got you on?
>>
>> I think you might be hallucinating! :-)
>>
>> Regards,
>> Rob M.
>> The Pedantic Mechanic
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: James Hupy
>>
>> Remember to leave plenty of time to watch street signs and traffic.
>> Remember that we bought these coaches to simplify our lives and enjoy our
>> beautiful country. Just sayin'.
>> Jim Hupy ( presently residing at St. VINCENT'S cardiovascular palace since
>> Tuesday. Had an aortic valve replaced early Tuesday morning. The sac
>> surrounding the heart as well. Doing good so far.)
>> SALEM, OREGON
>> 78 GMC ROYALE 403
>>
>>
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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration.Are the 85 up van backup lights adequate? [message #294260 is a reply to message #294235]

Sat, 23 January 2016 19:28

USAussie

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Jim,

They gave me 5mg of slow release Oxycodone in the morning and evenings in the rehab hospital when I was in there for my knee and it
worked well. They also offered me 5 mg thirty minutes before I went to do my exercises which I took the first morning. Everything
went well for the workout so when they came back in the afternoon and offered it again I declined because everything went so well
during the morning session.

BIG MISTAKE!

The reason everything went well was BECAUSE I had taken the oxy without it I was in a world of hurt! DOUH!

Needless to say I didn't make that mistake again!

A several weeks ago I woke up and EVERYTHING hurt so I "stole" one of Helen's 10 mg oxy tablets and took it. Once again BIG MISTAKE
- I got seriously dizzy and had problems keeping my balance.

Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic

-----Original Message-----
From: James Hupy

Oxycodone. It knocks me for a loop for sure.
Jim Hupy

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Re: [GMCnet] Restoration.Are the 85 up van backup lights adequate? [message #294268 is a reply to message #294208]

Sat, 23 January 2016 20:14

Ken Henderson

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Jim,

SO Happy to hear you're doing well after your ordeal. Disappointed that we
didn't know so we could worry about you earlier!

Get home soon & take a GMC trip! :-)

Ken H.

On Sat, Jan 23, 2016 at 12:08 PM, James Hupy wrote:

> Remember to leave plenty of time to watch street signs and traffic.
> Remember that we bought these coaches to simplify our lives and enjoy our
> beautiful country. Just sayin'.
> Jim Hupy ( presently residing at St. VINCENT'S cardiovascular palace since
> Tuesday. Had an aortic valve replaced early Tuesday morning. The sac
> surrounding the heart as well. Doing good so far.)
>
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