| [GMCnet] Bathroom module [message #78602] |
Tue, 30 March 2010 13:48  |
john arbuckle
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Hello all,
My name is John Arbuckle I am new to this forum. Nearly a year ago my wife
and I purchased a 1976 palm beach, she is a looker!! I mean the coach. We
have been hackin away at it little by little now since the purchase. The
first task was to replace the sagging headliner. When we removed it there
were a couple dozen dead rodents! So I decided to gut the entire thing to
find the rest of the little critters. The count now I think is in the 30's
or 40's! Well to the point. I need a little advice, I removed the black tank
to replace it due to an indescribable odor which I could not get clean.
Anyway there are four bolt that go through the floor that mount the straps
holding the tank in place. These bolts were impossible to bust loose I had
to cut them off. I need to replace them all except one of them is under the
bath module. How do I move or remove the bath module? How difficult will it
be? And are there any other suggestions on replacing that one bolt? Again I
would appreciate any help you can give. Oh yeah it is a dry side bath.
Thank you John Arbuckle
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bathroom module [message #78612 is a reply to message #78602] |
Tue, 30 March 2010 16:53  |
Dennis S
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John,
Welcome to the forum.
On my 73 coach, at the aisle, the toe kick or toe board can be removed with two screws and allows access to the underside of the bathroom module. When I removed the black tank I had to hold the rod hangers with vice grip pliers while I removed the nuts.
Please let me know if this works out -- and come back for other discussions. We need and appreciate everyone's input.
Dennis Sexton
73 GMC 230
Germantown, TN 38138-2066
USA
-----Original Message-----
From: john arbuckle <jarbuckle1209@gmail.com>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Tue, Mar 30, 2010 1:48 pm
Subject: [GMCnet] Bathroom module
Hello all,
My name is John Arbuckle I am new to this forum. Nearly a year ago my wife
nd I purchased a 1976 palm beach, she is a looker!! I mean the coach. We
ave been hackin away at it little by little now since the purchase. The
irst task was to replace the sagging headliner. When we removed it there
ere a couple dozen dead rodents! So I decided to gut the entire thing to
ind the rest of the little critters. The count now I think is in the 30's
r 40's! Well to the point. I need a little advice, I removed the black tank
o replace it due to an indescribable odor which I could not get clean.
nyway there are four bolt that go through the floor that mount the straps
olding the tank in place. These bolts were impossible to bust loose I had
o cut them off. I need to replace them all except one of them is under the
ath module. How do I move or remove the bath module? How difficult will it
e? And are there any other suggestions on replacing that one bolt? Again I
ould appreciate any help you can give. Oh yeah it is a dry side bath.
Thank you John Arbuckle
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73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bathroom module [message #78619 is a reply to message #78602] |
Tue, 30 March 2010 17:20 |
Charles
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John,
You do not want to remove the bath modual unless you absolutly have to.
There is some space between the floor of the shower and the floor of
the coach. You might cut the bolt off flush to the botoom of the floor
and get it out throught this space. After doing this, maybe you can drill
the hole through the floor at an angle and get a long bolt with a large
washer on it through the angled hole and then turn it stright. If this works
be sure and fill the angle portion of the hole so water and mud don't
get in the coach through the hole. You can get access to the space
below the shower from the water tank side. You will need to remove
the water tank and water tank compartment in order to do this.
Charles
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26 foot 1975 Glenbrook
Pandora's Box
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bathroom module [message #78621 is a reply to message #78619] |
Tue, 30 March 2010 17:26 |
Charles
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I missed the dry side bath till I read Emery's post.
Forget my suggestion.
Charles
----- Original Message -----
From: "Charles" <gcw13@sbcglobal.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 5:20 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Bathroom module
> John,
> You do not want to remove the bath modual unless you absolutly have to.
> There is some space between the floor of the shower and the floor of
> the coach. You might cut the bolt off flush to the botoom of the floor
> and get it out throught this space. After doing this, maybe you can drill
> the hole through the floor at an angle and get a long bolt with a large
> washer on it through the angled hole and then turn it stright. If this
> works
> be sure and fill the angle portion of the hole so water and mud don't
> get in the coach through the hole. You can get access to the space
> below the shower from the water tank side. You will need to remove
> the water tank and water tank compartment in order to do this.
> Charles
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bathroom module [message #78630 is a reply to message #78613] |
Tue, 30 March 2010 18:28 |
Chr$
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I agree with Emery. try to thread the remaining stud and thread a jam nut and a threaded standoff to it, then a new piece of all threaded rod cut to the length you need. use the jam nuts to lock the rod and broken bolt to the standoff.
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bathroom module [message #78633 is a reply to message #78632] |
Tue, 30 March 2010 18:54 |
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USAussie
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Ken,
Like the straps in my Avion.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=28384
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Ken Henderson
Sent: Wednesday, 31 March 2010 10:37 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Bathroom module
I take it from the discussion that the GMC-fitted coaches have the black
tank suspended from the floor. Coachmen fitted coaches have the tanks
suspended from the frame. Perhaps that's the solution -- put straps under
the tank between frame members.
There would seem to be definite advantages to floor suspension, such as less
movement between the tank and the floor. But the Coachmen technique has
been working fine for me for 11 years, and apparently for many others.
Ken H.
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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] Bathroom module [message #78634 is a reply to message #78602] |
Tue, 30 March 2010 19:59 |
AStasunas
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Location: Winter Springs, Fl
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John,
I had a similar issue. To solve no access to the original bolts, I cut them short and then created "J" bolts by cutting some 3/8" threaded rod and bent one end. I hooked these bolts into the oval holes in the chassis cross members. Those holes are not perfect alignment but sufficiently close to work well.
Regards,
Tony
"Vinnie"
1975 Eleganza,
Winter Springs, Fl
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bathroom module [message #78648 is a reply to message #78602] |
Tue, 30 March 2010 21:32 |
captjack
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I like Roberts Holding tank repair. It saves having to take out the tank. I've got the same problem. I attributed it to stress caused by the sharp edge of the tank straps when the tank is full. What is the "doubler" material that you used??
Thanks,
Jack Christensen - K6ROW,
'76 Glenbrook/Clasco - "The Silver Bullet",
Sebastopol, CA
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