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| Re: [GMCnet] Blinds/overhead cupboards [message #77952 is a reply to message #77939] |
Thu, 25 March 2010 00:02   |
bukzin
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| Richard Lister wrote on Wed, 24 March 2010 20:15 |
Hi all. I'm looking into getting some blinds to replace the curtains and it strikes me that to do that I will need to remove the overhead cupboards - am I right, and any tips on doing that?
Cheers
Richard, DC
'78 Kingsley
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Blinds or curtains?
Maybe some folks could tell me about the plus's and minus's
of each?
Thanks!
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| Re: [GMCnet] Blinds/overhead cupboards [message #77956 is a reply to message #77939] |
Thu, 25 March 2010 02:28 |
bill schurman
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Are the side valences available commercially ? If so, where?
Bill Schurman
1978 Palm Beach TZE168V100258
Steamboat Springs, CO
at the base of "Rabbit Ears Pass"
With a 7% grade
--- jimkanomata@gmail.com wrote:
From: Jim Kanomata <jimkanomata@gmail.com>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Blinds/overhead cupboards
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:22:02 -0700
No you don't.
We sell the ones that we aquire with Jim B.
Blind does not look complete till you have side valences.
On Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 8:15 PM, Richard Lister <reliste@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hi all. I'm looking into getting some blinds to replace the curtains and it strikes me that to do that I will need to remove the overhead cupboards - am I right, and any tips on doing that?
> Cheers
> Richard, DC
> '78 Kingsley
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| Re: [GMCnet] Blinds/overhead cupboards [message #77972 is a reply to message #77952] |
Thu, 25 March 2010 06:43 |
GMCWiperMan
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Richard,
I 1" insulated cellular blinds by Hunter-Davis from Home Depot over 10 years
ago. They still look like brand new. They've provided great insulation
against heat transfer, in or out, because of the aluminum lining inside the
"honeycomb" -- they actually advertise a higher R-factor than for
thermo-pane windows on RV's. With full surround valences, there's very
little convective heat transfer from the windows.
If there's a shortcoming, it is that they pass NO light when closed -- a
positive feature to me, but not to everyone's taste. I think someone found
them with a "lower from the top" feature which would allow some light in
without sacrificing privacy.
Ken H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven
www.gmcwipersetc.com
On Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 1:02 AM, Richard <bukzin@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Richard Lister wrote on Wed, 24 March 2010 20:15
> > Hi all. I'm looking into getting some blinds to replace the curtains and
> it strikes me that to do that I will need to remove the overhead cupboards -
> am I right, and any tips on doing that?
> ...
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Blinds/overhead cupboards [message #77980 is a reply to message #77972] |
Thu, 25 March 2010 07:22 |
jimk
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Valences are available from us or jim B.
Curtains are not prefered as the walls slant.
On Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 4:43 AM, Ken Henderson <ken0henderson@gmail.com> wrote:
> Richard,
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> I 1" insulated cellular blinds by Hunter-Davis from Home Depot over 10 years
> ago. Â They still look like brand new. Â They've provided great insulation
> against heat transfer, in or out, because of the aluminum lining inside the
> "honeycomb" -- they actually advertise a higher R-factor than for
> thermo-pane windows on RV's. Â With full surround valences, there's very
> little convective heat transfer from the windows.
>
> If there's a shortcoming, it is that they pass NO light when closed -- a
> positive feature to me, but not to everyone's taste. Â I think someone found
> them with a "lower from the top" feature which would allow some light in
> without sacrificing privacy.
>
> Ken H.
> Americus, GA
> '76 X-Birchaven
> www.gmcwipersetc.com
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>
> On Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 1:02 AM, Richard <bukzin@gmail.com> wrote:
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>> Richard Lister wrote on Wed, 24 March 2010 20:15
>> > Hi all. I'm looking into getting some blinds to replace the curtains and
>> it strikes me that to do that I will need to remove the overhead cupboards -
>> am I right, and any tips on doing that?
>> ...
>>
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Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
jimk@appliedairfilters.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] Blinds/overhead cupboards [message #78006 is a reply to message #77980] |
Thu, 25 March 2010 09:36 |
bukzin
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[quote title=jimk wrote on Thu, 25 March 2010 05:22]Valences are available from us or jim B.
Curtains are not prefered as the walls slant.
On Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 4:43 AM, Ken Henderson <ken0henderson@gmail.com> wrote:
> Richard,
>
> I 1" insulated cellular blinds by Hunter-Davis from Home Depot over 10 years
> ago. Â They still look like brand new. Â They've provided great insulation
> against heat transfer, in or out, because of the aluminum lining inside the
> "honeycomb" -- they actually advertise a higher R-factor than for
> thermo-pane windows on RV's. Â With full surround valences, there's very
> little convective heat transfer from the windows.
>
> If there's a shortcoming, it is that they pass NO light when closed -- a
> positive feature to me, but not to everyone's taste. Â I think someone found
> them with a "lower from the top" feature which would allow some light in
> without sacrificing privacy.
>
> Ken H.
> Americus, GA
> '76 X-Birchaven
> www.gmcwipersetc.com
>
>
> On Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 1:02 AM, Richard <bukzin@gmail.com> wrote:
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>> Richard Lister wrote on Wed, 24 March 2010 20:15
>> > Hi all. I'm looking into getting some blinds to replace the curtains and
>> it strikes me that to do that I will need to remove the overhead cupboards -
>> am I right, and any tips on doing that?
>> ...
>>
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I assume that some of the upper cabinets need to be
removed to install the valances? Is that correct?
About how many?
Jim, what options do you have to fit my '77 Palm Beach?
Thanks
Bukzin
1977 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] Blinds/overhead cupboards [message #78015 is a reply to message #77939] |
Thu, 25 March 2010 11:42 |
Dave Wilson
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Location: Livonia, MI
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| Richard Lister wrote on Wed, 24 March 2010 22:15 |
Hi all. I'm looking into getting some blinds to replace the curtains and it strikes me that to do that I will need to remove the overhead cupboards - am I right, and any tips on doing that?
Cheers
Richard, DC
'78 Kingsley
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Hi Richard,
First of all, congratulations on your "new" GMC!
As for advice on taking down the cabinets, disconnect any electrical wiring at the connectors and remove any plastic shrouds. I found that taking out the bolts into the side rails first worked well. After they are out, have a helper hold one end while you hold the other and remove the remaining bolts into the roof structure. My Dad was more "coaching" than "helping" in the attached picture!
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29456&title=stripping-out-the-old&cat=5184>
If you are looking for options for window coverings, Cinnabar did ours. The day/night shades are built into the surrounds (or valances). Its a bit pricey, but they do a nice job.
Finally, there is a woman that advertises day/night shades on the supplier website. Her name is Margaret Guske. She may even be the one who supplies Cinnabar (?). Follow the link and look on the left side of the page for contact info.
<http://www.bdub.net/GMCSupplierLinks.html>
Dave Wilson
'77 Eleganza II
Photos @ http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/member.php?uid=2183&protype=1
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| Re: [GMCnet] Blinds/overhead cupboards [message #78017 is a reply to message #78015] |
Thu, 25 March 2010 12:02 |
Ron
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Hi All..
Also my Congratulations on the new coach.
I too have Margaret Guske's Day Night Shades.. They really are great!
I had some "Cheapies" I had ordered on the internet in there first.. Man I really learned you get what you pay for...
Ron
now a P.O.
Conifer, CO
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| Re: [GMCnet] Blinds/overhead cupboards [message #78018 is a reply to message #78017] |
Thu, 25 March 2010 12:28 |
Keith V
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So besides that fact that you have to use rods at the top and bottom of curtains due to the slanted walls, are there other disadvantages??
I'm not a fan of blinds...
Keith Vasilakes
Mounds View. MN
75 ex Royale GMC
ask me about MicroLevel
Cell, 763-732-3419
My427v8@hotmail.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] Blinds/overhead cupboards [message #78019 is a reply to message #77956] |
Thu, 25 March 2010 12:57 |
Chr$
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yeah, where???
| bill schurman wrote on Thu, 25 March 2010 00:28 |
Are the side valences available commercially ? If so, where?
Bill Schurman
1978 Palm Beach TZE168V100258
Steamboat Springs, CO
at the base of "Rabbit Ears Pass"
With a 7% grade
--- jimkanomata@gmail.com wrote:
From: Jim Kanomata <jimkanomata@gmail.com>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Blinds/overhead cupboards
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:22:02 -0700
No you don't.
We sell the ones that we aquire with Jim B.
Blind does not look complete till you have side valences.
On Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 8:15 PM, Richard Lister <reliste@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hi all. I'm looking into getting some blinds to replace the curtains and it strikes me that to do that I will need to remove the overhead cupboards - am I right, and any tips on doing that?
> Cheers
> Richard, DC
> '78 Kingsley
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
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Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
jimk@appliedairfilters.com
http://www.appliedgmc.com
1-800-752-7502
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-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] Blinds/overhead cupboards [message #78034 is a reply to message #78020] |
Thu, 25 March 2010 16:38 |
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My coach had black plexiglas side guides installed when I bought it.I made new ones out of a 4.5 x 4.5 pvc fence post using the old ones for a pattern. I made enough for all the side and back windows in an afternoon. Another afternoon to install them. Cost of three fence posts about $50. Probably not as fancy as others but they work for me. BTW, PVC takes paint very nicely.
Randy
| Dave Wilson wrote on Thu, 25 March 2010 11:29 |
| Chr$ wrote on Thu, 25 March 2010 12:57 |
yeah, where???
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Chris/Richard....
<http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/464>[/quote]
Randall Burns
Sammamish WA
75 EX GB
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| Re: [GMCnet] Blinds/overhead cupboards [message #78071 is a reply to message #78006] |
Fri, 26 March 2010 08:30 |
Carleton Douglas[1]
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I borrowed a rear cabinet from BB.Pettit that needed to be repaired as
a pattern, this is out of a 78 ell and the blinds are attached to back
of the cabinet and not to the coach. The attaching points for the
cabinet are up through the front horizontal 1 by into the coach
structure overhead and there is a horizontal attaching into the side
of the coach.
On 3/25/10, Richard <bukzin@gmail.com> wrote:
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> [quote title=jimk wrote on Thu, 25 March 2010 05:22]Valences are available
> from us or jim B.
> Curtains are not prefered as the walls slant.
>
>
> On Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 4:43 AM, Ken Henderson
> <mailto:ken0henderson@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Richard,
>>
>> I 1" insulated cellular blinds by Hunter-Davis from Home Depot over 10
>> years
>> ago. Â They still look like brand new. Â They've provided great insulation
>> against heat transfer, in or out, because of the aluminum lining inside
>> the
>> "honeycomb" -- they actually advertise a higher R-factor than for
>> thermo-pane windows on RV's. Â With full surround valences, there's very
>> little convective heat transfer from the windows.
>>
>> If there's a shortcoming, it is that they pass NO light when closed -- a
>> positive feature to me, but not to everyone's taste. Â I think someone
>> found
>> them with a "lower from the top" feature which would allow some light in
>> without sacrificing privacy.
>>
>> Ken H.
>> Americus, GA
>> '76 X-Birchaven
>> www.gmcwipersetc.com
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 1:02 AM, Richard <mailto:bukzin@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Richard Lister wrote on Wed, 24 March 2010 20:15
>>> > Hi all. I'm looking into getting some blinds to replace the curtains
>>> > and
>>> it strikes me that to do that I will need to remove the overhead
>>> cupboards -
>>> am I right, and any tips on doing that?
>>> ...
>>>
>> _
>
> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>
>
> I assume that some of the upper cabinets need to be
> removed to install the valances? Is that correct?
>
> About how many?
>
> Jim, what options do you have to fit my '77 Palm Beach?
>
>
> Thanks
> --
> Bukzin
> 1977 Palm Beach
> Chico California
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73 custom, by myself
Prescott, AZ
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), of course I meant ventilation.