| Re: [GMCnet] Floor repair. [message #326388 is a reply to message #326382] |
Mon, 27 November 2017 05:10   |
Will Albers
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Registered: November 2017
Location: Detroit MI (Belleville)
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Thank you. Makes perfect sense. We're the 3/4 boards in 78 true 3/4, or
will I have to adjust slightly for new lumber dimensions?
Also, have you ever replaced a whole panel? I'm curious have challenging it
might be.
On Nov 26, 2017 8:57 PM, "Bob Dunahugh" wrote:
> Check your floor thickness. 73-4 were 1 inch. 75 up were 3/4. Area on all
> were 1 inch above engine as I recall. All were marine grade. For areas
> that aren't resting on a floor supports. Make a patch for the area to be
> repaired. Draw it's shape on the floor. Then draw another line about 1-1/2
> inch inboard of the patch line. This will allow you to remove damaged
> area without damaging the insulation below the floor. Set you router to the
> floor thickness. Cut to the inside of the inter line. Set your router to
> 1/2 the thickness of the floor. Use the router to remove the area between
> the two lines on the floor. Next repeat this to the bottom of the patch
> floor panel. Use a good water proof wood glue. Install some flat head
> screws to hold the patch while glue sets. I left the screws in place.
> Haven't found the photos yet. This proved to be extremely strong. Bob
> Dunahugh 78 Royale Cell 319-521-4891 Iowa
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