| How to measure for accurate hole drilling? [message #317163] |
Sun, 07 May 2017 17:15  |
Michael Bozardt
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Location: College Station, Texas
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Okay, I admit it. I am no good with carpentry or electrical work. In making a cover for the door around the window and for the lower "square" portion, I am having a helluva time getting holes in the material in the right places to match the holes already drilled in the aluminum door. I had the material cut by a professional and it fits reasonably well-it's that flexible material from Lowe's that is often used for the headliner. I wanted something that would not wilt when wet, as in if the door gasket leaks. BTW, it is probably not the best material for this purpose, but it is the best answer I have so I am going with it.
But I need help in measuring. I have tried different things including making a pattern from used airliner material, but can't get the holes to line up. Need your help and advice. Thx,
Michael Bozardt gemrecs@yahoo.com
BTW, I have Console Critter cup holders for sale. See ad under "GMC Swap Meet". Photos at Craigslist College Station, TX.
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| Re: [GMCnet] How to measure for accurate hole drilling? [message #317167 is a reply to message #317163] |
Sun, 07 May 2017 18:50  |
Ken Henderson
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Michael,
One way to mark the locations of the holes might be to put double-ended
screws (with points on both ends -- which you'll have to make) at the four
corners. Position the panel carefully and press it into place so that the
screws puncture, or at least mark, the corners. It should be simple to
measure from those to locate the other screw holes. Or use the marking
screws at every location.
JWIMD,
Ken H.
On Sun, May 7, 2017 at 6:15 PM, Michael Bozardt wrote:
> Okay, I admit it. I am no good with carpentry or electrical work. In
> making a cover for the door around the window and for the lower "square"
> portion,
> I am having a helluva time getting holes in the material in the right
> places to match the holes already drilled in the aluminum door. I had the
> material cut by a professional and it fits reasonably well-it's that
> flexible material from Lowe's that is often used for the headliner. I wanted
> something that would not wilt when wet, as in if the door gasket leaks.
> BTW, it is probably not the best material for this purpose, but it is the
> best
> answer I have so I am going with it.
> But I need help in measuring. I have tried different things including
> making a pattern from used airliner material, but can't get the holes to
> line
> up. Need your help and advice. Thx,
> Michael Bozardt mailto:gemrecs@yahoo.com
>
> BTW, I have Console Critter cup holders for sale. See ad under "GMC Swap
> Meet". Photos at Craigslist College Station, TX.
>
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| Re: How to measure for accurate hole drilling? [message #317180 is a reply to message #317163] |
Mon, 08 May 2017 07:08 |
77Royale
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I put the frp on my door on the inside. It works well. Put a touch of lipstick on the heads of the screws and press the panel in. The back side of the frp will hold that mark.
77 Royale, Rear Dry Bath. 403, 3.55 Final Drive, Lenzi goodies, Patterson carb and dizzy.
Mid Michigan
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| Re: How to measure for accurate hole drilling? [message #317184 is a reply to message #317180] |
Mon, 08 May 2017 09:31 |
Ken Burton
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Any color in particular so he knows what to ask for when going to the store?
I do like the idea. I do not like the idea going to the store to buy it. I do not keep any in stock here.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: How to measure for accurate hole drilling? [message #317188 is a reply to message #317163] |
Mon, 08 May 2017 10:20 |
77Royale
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Ha, the cheapest one she says you can use. Always better to ask first!!!
If all else fails, something in the shade of Mobil 1 grease.
77 Royale, Rear Dry Bath. 403, 3.55 Final Drive, Lenzi goodies, Patterson carb and dizzy.
Mid Michigan
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| Re: [GMCnet] How to measure for accurate hole drilling? [message #317190 is a reply to message #317188] |
Mon, 08 May 2017 10:26 |
James Hupy
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You guys are skating on thin ice, here. (Grin) Are you trying to get in
touch with your feminine side? Lipstick? Come on. There must be another
marker available.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403
On May 8, 2017 8:21 AM, "Wayne Rogewski" wrote:
> Ha, the cheapest one she says you can use. Always better to ask first!!!
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> If all else fails, something in the shade of Mobil 1 grease.
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> carb and dizzy.
> Mid Michigan
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| Re: How to measure for accurate hole drilling? [message #317216 is a reply to message #317163] |
Mon, 08 May 2017 15:52 |
skip2
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I've used a dab of toothpaste to mark things like this. Just thought of an old saying "a little dab a do ya" from a Brillcream TV commercial I believe. Who remembers that?
Skip Hartline.
74 Canyon Lands, FiTech,
3.7 FD LSD, Manny Tranny,
Springfield Distributor,
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| Re: [GMCnet] How to measure for accurate hole drilling? [message #317247 is a reply to message #317245] |
Tue, 09 May 2017 08:34 |
Mike Kelley
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Larry Hopkins:
Hey Man - would you be interested in joining the GMC 6 Wheelers? We do 6 rally's per yr from May thru Oct. Our area is a 200 mile range from Chicago - most members are from IL. & Ind. We are a small club - about 34 paid members and usually 8 to 12 coaches per rally.
$10.00 membership fee per yr - best deal in town!!!
Thanks for your response.
Mike Kelley
GMC 6 Wheeler President
Also known as "The Corvair a holic"
Sent from my iPhone
> On May 9, 2017, at 7:59 AM, Matt Colie wrote:
>
> I actually have several sets of "transfers". Some for plain holes in wood - as these are rarely tapped. Another is a box of sharp pointed screws
> that I seem to misplace regularly. I did have them when I put the new cover on the door, but I didn't have enough for all two dozen screws at once.
> So I elected to do the top first. And I didn't notice that the plastic had slipped......
> So, I drilled all the holes right on the mark only to find that the panel didn't with the screws in place.
> That is why you can see the double holes in the top edge.
> I'll either cover the panel or make a new one when I have nothing else to do for the house, cars, yard and coach.
>
> Matt
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> Still Loving OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
> SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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| Re: [GMCnet] How to measure for accurate hole drilling? [message #317321 is a reply to message #317320] |
Wed, 10 May 2017 09:41 |
sgltrac
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Or you can use som cheap 1/8" plywood and make a template with that. Get
close and move the holes as needed to install then mark them well when
installed to have a template for the real panel.
Sully
77 eleganza 2
Seattle
On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 7:32 AM Michael Bozardt wrote:
> I like the dowel idea-if I can find dowels small enough. Maybe at a model
> aircraft shop. Easier to cut and insert than cutting off sheet metal screw
> heads.
> I have posted this question because I experimented on another GMC first
> and missed the screw holes. I fill them on the FRP with silicone before
> painting. Doesn't look too bad but I know it's there.
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