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| Re: [GMCnet] Motorhome tailgate. BAD IDEA! looking for a back panel now! [message #60871 is a reply to message #60858] |
Tue, 20 October 2009 20:47   |
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USAussie
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G'day,
Contact Michael Bozardt of GMCRECS in Houston, Texas. He is currently
travelling but here's a link to his website which has his contact info.
http://www.gemrecs.com/
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
'75 Avion - USA - The Parts Coach TZE 365V100324
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[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Tripp 33
Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 11:44 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] Motorhome tailgate. BAD IDEA! looking for a back panel
now!
Ok, I bought a 78 Transmode with a liftgate. Sadly the door is sagging and
more of a pain than its worth! So, I am looking for an entire back panel to
bolt up, paint and start tailgating. Anyone have one for sale or know where
I can get one?
J Mac
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Rob M. (USAussie)
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Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] Motorhome tailgate. BAD IDEA! looking for a back panel now! [message #60901 is a reply to message #60858] |
Wed, 21 October 2009 00:55 |
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mike miller
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| Tripp 33 wrote on Tue, 20 October 2009 17:43 |
Ok, I bought a 78 Transmode with a liftgate. Sadly the door is sagging and more of a pain than its worth! So, I am looking for an entire back panel to bolt up, paint and start tailgating. Anyone have one for sale or know where I can get one?
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Is this the "bad" rear panel?
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=30697>
From this picture, it doesn't look like it would be that difficult to repair, at least enough to seal up perminetly closed. Granted, I can not see the insides but to me, the only reason to replace the rear hatch would be to regain the rear window. How much is that worth to you and your plans for the coach?
Does the coach still have the lip around the edge that the hatch bolts to?
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo'
http://m000035.blogspot.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] Motorhome tailgate. BAD IDEA! looking for a back panel now! [message #60909 is a reply to message #60901] |
Wed, 21 October 2009 06:40 |
Tripp 33
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I live in toledo, OH. I travel a bunch and would not be opposed to picking one up depending on its location. If someone has the ability to ship it to me I might also be very interested because my work location has shipping docks and that is where my GMC is located. I appreciate everyones help on this.
The fiberglass door is in such disrepair now that It wont seal on the bottom and the top hinge is pulling out of the ceiling. The back door is on its final days.
Jeff MacMillan
Toledo, OH
78 Transmode Limo/tailgate machine
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
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> Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:55:38 -0500
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Motorhome tailgate. BAD IDEA! looking for a back panel now!
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> Tripp 33 wrote on Tue, 20 October 2009 17:43
> > Ok, I bought a 78 Transmode with a liftgate. Sadly the door is sagging and more of a pain than its worth! So, I am looking for an entire back panel to bolt up, paint and start tailgating. Anyone have one for sale or know where I can get one?
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> Is this the "bad" rear panel?
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> <http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=30697>
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> From this picture, it doesn't look like it would be that difficult to repair, at least enough to seal up perminetly closed. Granted, I can not see the insides but to me, the only reason to replace the rear hatch would be to regain the rear window. How much is that worth to you and your plans for the coach?
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> Does the coach still have the lip around the edge that the hatch bolts to?
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> Mike Miller
> `73 26' X Painted D.
> `78 23' Birchaven
> Hillsboro, OR
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| Re: [GMCnet] Motorhome tailgate. BAD IDEA! looking for a back panel now! [message #60912 is a reply to message #60909] |
Wed, 21 October 2009 07:03 |
hertfordnc
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I'm 700 miles from you- it's a lot warmer here.
I'll be cutting this GMC up eventually. IS $200 reasonable?
If you come get it you can cut off all the adjacent material as well.
How much does it weigh?
I have some delivery ideas- email me gmc@davesilva.com
dave
Dave & Ellen Silva
Hertford, NC
76 Birchaven, 1-ton and other stuff
Currently planning the Great american Road Trip Summer 2021
It's gonna take a lot of Adderall to get this thing right.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Motorhome tailgate. BAD IDEA! looking for a backpanel now! [message #60913 is a reply to message #60909] |
Wed, 21 October 2009 07:01 |
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USAussie
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Jeff,
Thanks for providing your location; I would suggest you check with Tom
Hampton at:
Grandview Motorhomes
13880 West Weaver Road
Marysville, Ohio 43040
Tel: (937)644-4238
Email: grandviewh@peoplepc.com
He might be able to help.
Also you didn't answer Mike's question:
"Does the coach still have the lip around the edge that the hatch bolts to?"
If it doesn't are you sure a standard panel will bolt right in?
I would suggest you open the door and take some more pictures so we can see
what's there. You may not be able to mount a standard rear panel!
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Tripp 33
Sent: Wednesday, 21 October 2009 10:40 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Motorhome tailgate. BAD IDEA! looking for a backpanel
now!
I live in toledo, OH. I travel a bunch and would not be opposed to picking
one up depending on its location. If someone has the ability to ship it to
me I might also be very interested because my work location has shipping
docks and that is where my GMC is located. I appreciate everyones help on
this.
The fiberglass door is in such disrepair now that It wont seal on the bottom
and the top hinge is pulling out of the ceiling. The back door is on its
final days.
Jeff MacMillan
Toledo, OH
78 Transmode Limo/tailgate machine
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Regards,
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] Motorhome tailgate. BAD IDEA! looking for a backpanel now! [message #60916 is a reply to message #60913] |
Wed, 21 October 2009 07:33 |
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mike miller
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| Robert Mueller wrote on Wed, 21 October 2009 05:01 |
... Also you didn't answer Mike's question:
"Does the coach still have the lip around the edge that the hatch bolts to?"
If it doesn't are you sure a standard panel will bolt right in?
I would suggest you open the door and take some more pictures so we can see what's there. You may not be able to mount a standard rear panel!
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If the lip has been removed, it will take a LOT more to return the coach to stock. Rick did something like this... see:
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=3787&ppuser=214>
I hope you do not NEED to do anything this drastic. That is why I was asking about the need for the stock sized window. If there is no lip, I would look into fiberglassing the current door closed.
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo'
http://m000035.blogspot.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] Motorhome tailgate. BAD IDEA! looking for a backpanel now! [message #61037 is a reply to message #60958] |
Wed, 21 October 2009 19:50 |
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mike miller
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| Tripp 33 wrote on Wed, 21 October 2009 10:30 |
... It is an oroginal door that has been poorly "re-engineered" as a lift gate. all the edges/lips are there for the original panel. ...
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That is good news. (About the lip.) Saves you LOTS of work. When acquiring the "new" rear hatch, be sure and get replacements for any interior trim that was "modified" or removed during the conversion.
The problems with the liftgate just shows the time and effort that it takes to "do it right." Hats off to Jim B and the "C-130." I hope someone has the need, and the resources, to finish it.
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo'
http://m000035.blogspot.com
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| Roof top HVAC units : Friend or Foe? [message #61200 is a reply to message #61170] |
Thu, 22 October 2009 18:31 |
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Matt Colie
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| Tripp 33 wrote on Thu, 22 October 2009 16:46 |
I am wondering if I want to even keep my 2 roof units on my GMC Transmode Limo? The are in working condition but not hooked up to the generator that I have yet to purchase. I was wondering peoples opinions on what options I have with sun roofs or some form of fresh air vent system. I live in NW Ohio where it doesn't get really hot and I don't plan on driving it in the snowy/icy winter roads.
So, is this a possible leak path that I will regret or are their options that can improve both the looks of the GMC and or functionality?
J Mac
1978 Transmode limo/tailgate machine
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J Mac,
Don't toss them or sell them off just yet. With the glass area in a GMC, they can become a sauna in the sun. I have not known leakage to be a big issue, but others (most) have more GMC experience than I.
If you go to remove them, remove the covers first - they break easily and are as valuable as the unit itself.
If you would like to borrow (or buy) the 14" vent that I used to put in my coach every fall so it could make it under the barn door, it is available <cheap>.
You are in NW OH, I am less than and hour (4 gallons r-trip by car) and am very experienced and rigging and removing and replacing these units. - Let me know.
Are you the Tripp 33 out of NCYC that we (Shenanegan-J33) sailed with in Mills and others?
Matt Colie
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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