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RF_Burns
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Hi all,
Here are a couple of companies that advertise in a couple electronic Trade Journals that may be of interest to my fellow GMC'ers
Front Panel Express:
http://www.frontpanelexpress.com/en/products-start-page.html
These guys make custom equipment face panels in aluminum, plastic etc. They will do one-off quantities with a standard 1 week turn around. They have a free design program you can download, very cool.
Integrated Ideas & Technologies, Inc.
http://www.iitmetalfab.com
IIT is a manufacturer of steel, sheet metal enclosures, and machined products. Full spectrum of manufacturing capabilities include sheet metal fabrication, machining, laser cutting, hydro technology, micro-machining, welding, and hardware installation.
* Quotes in 24 hours or less
* No limitations on data formats
* No minimums
* 24 hour turn available
* Several metallic and Non Metallic materials in stock
* Next day delivery for non-stock materials
* Numerous finishing options
These guys seem like they can build just about any part from metal or plastic upto 6" thick.
I have never used either of these companies, but they have been advertising in the journals for years.
Just an FYI to file in the back of your mind.
Bruce Hislop
ON Canada
77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC.
1 ton front end
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29001
My Staff says I never listen to them, or something like that
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| Re: [GMCnet] Custom face plates and parts fabrication [message #74715 is a reply to message #74714] |
Mon, 22 February 2010 16:32  |
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ljdavick
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These firms remind me of my good friend's business, Martinek Manufacturing <http://www.martinek.com>. They are here in Fremont, Ca. and can do many weird and wonderful things with metal.
I asked my buddy Mark Martinek if he could make a panel for the speaker-lamp area of the cockpit with an outline of the motorhome on it. He said that would be easy. They have the die for vent cutting and could easily fabricate the fridge louver doors, etc.
They have a few 3 axis mills, laser cutter, and the usual brakes, drills, presses and so on. He works with silk screen shops and electroplating shops too.
Does anyone have a cool idea for the speaker plate they would like to share? Maybe we could go with 4x6 speakers and a smaller lamp on a gooseneck, or something.
These are thoughts I never seem to act on!
Larry Davick
The Mystery Machine
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From: "Bruce Hislop" <bruce@perthcomm.com>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 2:07:56 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: [GMCnet] Custom face plates and parts fabrication
Hi all,
Here are a couple of companies that advertise in a couple electronic Trade Journals that may be of interest to my fellow GMC'ers
Front Panel Express:
http://www.frontpanelexpress.com/en/products-start-page.html
These guys make custom equipment face panels in aluminum, plastic etc. They will do one-off quantities with a standard 1 week turn around. They have a free design program you can download, very cool.
Integrated Ideas & Technologies, Inc.
http://www.iitmetalfab.com
IIT is a manufacturer of steel, sheet metal enclosures, and machined products. Full spectrum of manufacturing capabilities include sheet metal fabrication, machining, laser cutting, hydro technology, micro-machining, welding, and hardware installation.
* Quotes in 24 hours or less
* No limitations on data formats
* No minimums
* 24 hour turn available
* Several metallic and Non Metallic materials in stock
* Next day delivery for non-stock materials
* Numerous finishing options
These guys seem like they can build just about any part from metal or plastic upto 6" thick.
I have never used either of these companies, but they have been advertising in the journals for years.
Just an FYI to file in the back of your mind.
--
Bruce Hislop,
S. Ontario Canada
77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI and ESC.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29001
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| Re: [GMCnet] Custom face plates and parts fabrication [message #74718 is a reply to message #74715] |
Mon, 22 February 2010 17:14 |
Gary Worobec
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Larry, I got hold of a set of Pioneer speakers that had a faceplate that
worked out fine. I had to make a 3/4 wood block to move them out a bit from
the headliner and then used a 12v gooseneck halogen lamp from Lowes for the
"map light". A custom aluminum panel would be very cool. Here is a picture
of mine.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=18499&cat=4589
Thanks
Gary and Joanne Worobec
1973 GMC Glacier
Anza, CA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Davick" <ljdavick@comcast.net>
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 2:32 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Custom face plates and parts fabrication
> These firms remind me of my good friend's business, Martinek Manufacturing
> <http://www.martinek.com>. They are here in Fremont, Ca. and can do many
> weird and wonderful things with metal.
>
> I asked my buddy Mark Martinek if he could make a panel for the
> speaker-lamp area of the cockpit with an outline of the motorhome on it.
> He said that would be easy. They have the die for vent cutting and could
> easily fabricate the fridge louver doors, etc.
>
> They have a few 3 axis mills, laser cutter, and the usual brakes, drills,
> presses and so on. He works with silk screen shops and electroplating
> shops too.
>
> Does anyone have a cool idea for the speaker plate they would like to
> share? Maybe we could go with 4x6 speakers and a smaller lamp on a
> gooseneck, or something.
>
> These are thoughts I never seem to act on!
>
> Larry Davick
> The Mystery Machine
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bruce Hislop" <bruce@perthcomm.com>
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 2:07:56 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
> Subject: [GMCnet] Custom face plates and parts fabrication
>
>
>
> Hi all,
> Here are a couple of companies that advertise in a couple electronic Trade
> Journals that may be of interest to my fellow GMC'ers
>
> Front Panel Express:
> http://www.frontpanelexpress.com/en/products-start-page.html
>
> These guys make custom equipment face panels in aluminum, plastic etc.
> They will do one-off quantities with a standard 1 week turn around. They
> have a free design program you can download, very cool.
>
>
> Integrated Ideas & Technologies, Inc.
> http://www.iitmetalfab.com
>
> IIT is a manufacturer of steel, sheet metal enclosures, and machined
> products. Full spectrum of manufacturing capabilities include sheet metal
> fabrication, machining, laser cutting, hydro technology, micro-machining,
> welding, and hardware installation.
> * Quotes in 24 hours or less
> * No limitations on data formats
> * No minimums
> * 24 hour turn available
> * Several metallic and Non Metallic materials in stock
> * Next day delivery for non-stock materials
> * Numerous finishing options
> These guys seem like they can build just about any part from metal or
> plastic upto 6" thick.
>
> I have never used either of these companies, but they have been
> advertising in the journals for years.
>
> Just an FYI to file in the back of your mind.
>
> --
> Bruce Hislop,
> S. Ontario Canada
> 77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI and ESC.
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29001
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| Re: [GMCnet] Custom face plates and parts fabrication [message #74719 is a reply to message #74718] |
Mon, 22 February 2010 17:26 |
Ron
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Gary..
I really like the looks of your headliner.. How did you attach the boards to the coach without showing? I have the "shower" board type of headliner and don't care too much for the looks.. I want to do something like yours or the cedar ones several have done..
It looks like you did yours in narrower sections that are pieced together.
Any info would be appreciated..
Ron
now a P.O.
Conifer, CO
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| Re: [GMCnet] Custom face plates and parts fabrication [message #74720 is a reply to message #74718] |
Mon, 22 February 2010 17:37 |
Dave Wilson
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| Gary Worobec wrote on Mon, 22 February 2010 17:14 |
Larry, I got hold of a set of Pioneer speakers that had a faceplate that
worked out fine. I had to make a 3/4 wood block to move them out a bit from
the headliner and then used a 12v gooseneck halogen lamp from Lowes for the
"map light". A custom aluminum panel would be very cool. Here is a picture
of mine.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=18499&cat=4589
Thanks
Gary and Joanne Worobec
1973 GMC Glacier
Anza, CA
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Hi Gary,
Great looking plates and useful lights! Nice work on your GMC.
Dave Wilson
'77 Eleganza II
Photos @ http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/member.php?uid=2183&protype=1
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| Re: [GMCnet] Custom face plates and parts fabrication [message #74723 is a reply to message #74720] |
Mon, 22 February 2010 18:54 |
Gary Worobec
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Thanks Dave, It's amazing what a case of rum and power tools can do!!
Thanks,
Gary Worobec
Director, Product Development
PAXTON/PATTERSON
(O) 951-763-0518
(C) 773-230-6226
gtw5@earthlink.net
www.paxtonpatterson.com
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From: "Dave Wilson" <dwilso38@talkamerica.net>
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 3:37 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Custom face plates and parts fabrication
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> Gary Worobec wrote on Mon, 22 February 2010 17:14
>> Larry, I got hold of a set of Pioneer speakers that had a faceplate that
>> worked out fine. I had to make a 3/4 wood block to move them out a bit
>> from
>> the headliner and then used a 12v gooseneck halogen lamp from Lowes for
>> the
>> "map light". A custom aluminum panel would be very cool. Here is a
>> picture
>> of mine.
>>
>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=18499&cat=4589
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Gary and Joanne Worobec
>> 1973 GMC Glacier
>> Anza, CA
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>
> Hi Gary,
>
> Great looking plates and useful lights! Nice work on your GMC.
> --
> Dave Wilson
> '77 Eleganza II
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> Photos @ http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/member.php?uid=2183&protype=1
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| Re: [GMCnet] Custom face plates and parts fabrication [message #74725 is a reply to message #74722] |
Mon, 22 February 2010 19:03 |
jayrabe
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Hi Gary,
I agree, you're doing great looking work on your coach. Question about the aluminum strips - 3/4" wide by how thick? They look rounded on the top edges? My presumably original headliner is held up with a two-piece thing, two interlocking channels, the bottom screws in and the top snaps on to hide the screws. I've pulled down some sections to repair, but haven't gotten to the point of putting them back up. Not sure how easily they'll snap back up without bending/kinking. Any experience on the net with these things? Any replacements available if they're damaged?
Thanks,
J
76 Palm Beach
Portland, OR
> From: gtw5@earthlink.net
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:53:04 -0800
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Custom face plates and parts fabrication
>
> Hi,
> The headliner is FRP showerboard from Home Depot and is covered with 1/4
> inch foam and then upholstery fabric. None of the pieces is bigger than 2
> feet x 4 ft. Its held up with aluminum strips 3/4 inch wide with oval head
> SS screws into the GMC rails. I painted them gray to match the headliner.
> You can see them, maybe not in my pictures. Much easier to remove a piece
> when they are that small.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Gary Worobec
> Director, Product Development
> PAXTON/PATTERSON
> (O) 951-763-0518
> (C) 773-230-6226
> gtw5@earthlink.net
> www.paxtonpatterson.com
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "rhusak" <rhusak@compuserve.com>
> To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 3:26 PM
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Custom face plates and parts fabrication
>
>
> >
> >
> > Gary..
> > I really like the looks of your headliner.. How did you attach the boards
> > to the coach without showing? I have the "shower" board type of headliner
> > and don't care too much for the looks.. I want to do something like yours
> > or the cedar ones several have done..
> > It looks like you did yours in narrower sections that are pieced together.
> > Any info would be appreciated..
> > Ron
> > --
> > 76 Eleganza II
> > Conifer, CO
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| Re: [GMCnet] Custom face plates and parts fabrication [message #74727 is a reply to message #74725] |
Mon, 22 February 2010 19:16 |
Gary Worobec
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Hi, Just standard 3/4 inch x 1/8 aluminum strips and I rolled the edges a
bit. Fortunately, the front and rear caps were in decent shape although I
did have to repair a few cracks with fiberglas and epoxy resin. The rest of
the headliner was some kind of crappy masonite/cardboard stuff. If you are
going to replace the pieces I would suggest 3 pieces at minimum. For me the
2 foot x 4 foot sections seemed a lot easier. Much easier to work. If you
do recover the headliners with foam and fabric make sure you use a really
good spray-on headliner cement. Spray cans worked fine. I used about a dozen
cans. Get it from an upholstery supply shop. If the cans have a skull and
crossbones on the warning label it is the good stuff!!
I also used about 4 gallons of headliner cement in gallon cans to cover all
the walls, head door and closet door in vinyl as well. I cannot stand the
look of the fake woodgrain that was used in my 73. Again don't use water
base contact cement. It just will not stand up. If you do use a roller and
really good contact cement inside the coach use a respirator or your nose
will start to bleed.
Thanks
Gary and Joanne Worobec
1973 GMC Glacier
Anza, CA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jay Rabe" <jayrabe@hotmail.com>
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 5:03 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Custom face plates and parts fabrication
>
> Hi Gary,
>
> I agree, you're doing great looking work on your coach. Question about the
> aluminum strips - 3/4" wide by how thick? They look rounded on the top
> edges? My presumably original headliner is held up with a two-piece thing,
> two interlocking channels, the bottom screws in and the top snaps on to
> hide the screws. I've pulled down some sections to repair, but haven't
> gotten to the point of putting them back up. Not sure how easily they'll
> snap back up without bending/kinking. Any experience on the net with these
> things? Any replacements available if they're damaged?
>
> Thanks,
>
> J
> 76 Palm Beach
> Portland, OR
>
>
>
>> From: gtw5@earthlink.net
>> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
>> Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:53:04 -0800
>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Custom face plates and parts fabrication
>>
>> Hi,
>> The headliner is FRP showerboard from Home Depot and is covered with 1/4
>> inch foam and then upholstery fabric. None of the pieces is bigger than 2
>> feet x 4 ft. Its held up with aluminum strips 3/4 inch wide with oval
>> head
>> SS screws into the GMC rails. I painted them gray to match the headliner.
>> You can see them, maybe not in my pictures. Much easier to remove a piece
>> when they are that small.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Gary Worobec
>> Director, Product Development
>> PAXTON/PATTERSON
>> (O) 951-763-0518
>> (C) 773-230-6226
>> gtw5@earthlink.net
>> www.paxtonpatterson.com
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "rhusak" <rhusak@compuserve.com>
>> To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 3:26 PM
>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Custom face plates and parts fabrication
>>
>>
>> >
>> >
>> > Gary..
>> > I really like the looks of your headliner.. How did you attach the
>> > boards
>> > to the coach without showing? I have the "shower" board type of
>> > headliner
>> > and don't care too much for the looks.. I want to do something like
>> > yours
>> > or the cedar ones several have done..
>> > It looks like you did yours in narrower sections that are pieced
>> > together.
>> > Any info would be appreciated..
>> > Ron
>> > --
>> > 76 Eleganza II
>> > Conifer, CO
>> > _______________________________________________
>> > GMCnet mailing list
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