| [GMCnet] Birch Screen Door Fit [message #89811] |
Fri, 25 June 2010 07:59  |
Ray Erspamer
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Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin
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Good Morning
Well, I found some trim that goes on the coach that works great for the Birch Screen Door and I installed the door last night.
I expected this to be a HUGE job and was prepared for the worst, but the whole job took about 1 1/2 hours.
I had previously installed the hinge plates to the door, so that was a good head start.
I modified the door plate per the instructions and pop riveted on the adapter plate.
Put the new trim on the door frame and the rubber back on the new door adapter plate.
I re-curved the door to fit my coach, just by putting the door on saw horses and slightly bending the frame in the right places.
Lined it up and pop riveted the door to the hinges.
It opened and closed like crap, so I took some wood blocks and a big honk'in rubber mallet and wailed on the hinge plates in all different directions and positions until it opened and closed perfect.
Closed the main door, made a couple of more minor adjustments with the good ole mallet and DONE.
I've heard of people working entire days to get these to work...... I think the key is to not be afraid of it and just do what you have to do to make it work. Bend the hinge plates, etc. until everything aligns right.
I'll post pictures and more info on the trim that I found later.
Ray
Ray & Lisa Erspamer
78 Royale Center Kitchen
TZE368V101144
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226
Email: 78GMC-Royale@att.net
414-745-3188
Web Site: http://ray-lisa.page.tl/
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Holley Sniper Quadrajet EFI System,
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| Re: [GMCnet] Birch Screen Door Fit [message #89832 is a reply to message #89818] |
Fri, 25 June 2010 11:01  |
Charles
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Ray,
Be sure and have the sound turned on while making the video.
Cussing will not be allowed. You said it took some people
days. How about weeks? It still doesn't fit like I would like it to.
You have all that experience, maybe I can get you to adjust
it at Du Quoin Convention. Ha! Ha!
Charles
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| Re: [GMCnet] Birch Screen Door Fit [message #89835 is a reply to message #89832] |
Fri, 25 June 2010 11:24 |
Ray Erspamer
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Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin
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May be too late for a video, it's done, but let me think about it. I will definitely take pictures and explain what I did.
I just usually have the attitude that it's going to work the way I want it or I'm going to wreck it trying. To me it was pretty straight forward, bend, twist, adjust, USE A BIG HAMMER, etc.
I can remember you telling me that after you installed yours, you opened the door and it jumped out of the door frame about a full inch on the top half and was way out of alignment. Mine did the exact same thing, then I got out the wood and mallet and showed the hinge plates who was boss, didn't take much to persuade them how they were supposed to work ! LOL
I really like the new door seal that I found that goes on the coach, I'm anxious to show it to the group. I had to purchase 125 ft of it, so I'll definitely have some available to sell to others if interested. I will also pass on the source and part number to the Jim's and Bob Burkitt (sp) so they can get setup and provide it if they are interested.
Ray
Ray & Lisa Erspamer
78 Royale Center Kitchen
TZE368V101144
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226
Email: 78GMC-Royale@att.net
414-745-3188
Web Site: http://ray-lisa.page.tl/
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From: Charles <gcw13@sbcglobal.net>
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Sent: Fri, June 25, 2010 11:01:30 AM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Birch Screen Door Fit
Ray,
Be sure and have the sound turned on while making the video.
Cussing will not be allowed. You said it took some people
days. How about weeks? It still doesn't fit like I would like it to.
You have all that experience, maybe I can get you to adjust
it at Du Quoin Convention. Ha! Ha!
Charles
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78 GMC Royale Center Kitchen
403, 3.70 Final Drive
Holley Sniper Quadrajet EFI System,
Holley Hyperspark Ignition System
414-484-9431
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