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John Sharpe is currently offline  John Sharpe   United States
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Picked up my coach from Topeka Graphics and drove to the rally in DuQuoin, IL. I'm very pleased with the work. They are very easy to work with and want you to be satisfied with their work on your coach.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showfull.php?photo=36014





John Sharpe
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Re: [GMCnet] Another Refinish by Topeka Graphics [message #100741 is a reply to message #100740] Thu, 23 September 2010 00:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message
gmcrv1 is currently offline  gmcrv1   United States
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John,

Looks terrific. I only have limited time, but I am trying to get to DQ for
at least one day. Would like to see your coach up close.

Best of luck with it!

Tom Eckert N2VWN
73 Glacier
Oakland, TN



On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 12:16 AM, John Sharpe <johnasharpe@earthlink.net>wrote:

>
>
> Picked up my coach from Topeka Graphics and drove to the rally in DuQuoin,
> IL. I'm very pleased with the work. They are very easy to work with and
> want you to be satisfied with their work on your coach.
>
>
>
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=36014&title=rightsidefrontview2010&cat=5609
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Another Refinish by Topeka Graphics [message #100743 is a reply to message #100740] Thu, 23 September 2010 00:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Eddie Pettit is currently offline  Eddie Pettit   United States
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Very nice looking coach.


On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 1:16 AM, John Sharpe <johnasharpe@earthlink.net>wrote:

>
>
> Picked up my coach from Topeka Graphics and drove to the rally in DuQuoin,
> IL. I'm very pleased with the work. They are very easy to work with and
> want you to be satisfied with their work on your coach.
>
>
>
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=36014&title=rightsidefrontview2010&cat=5609
>
>
> --
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> Humble,TX
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> '78 Eleganza TBI
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Re: [GMCnet] Another Refinish by Topeka Graphics [message #100745 is a reply to message #100740] Thu, 23 September 2010 00:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
ljdavick is currently offline  ljdavick   United States
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What a good looking coach. I really like it better without the pod on the roof. We're green with envy!

Well, I'm envious and my Palm Beach is green.

Larry Davick
The Mystery Machine
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Re: [GMCnet] Another Refinish by Topeka Graphics [message #100748 is a reply to message #100745] Thu, 23 September 2010 01:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
John Sharpe is currently offline  John Sharpe   United States
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Larry, Thanks for the kind words. Your neighbor arrived today with his twin turbo-charged Royale towing the Pontiac.

Eddie, Thank you very much.

Tom, Thanks and come on up as I'm am sure it will be worth the trip. There should be 150+ coaches and lots of tech sessions as well as terrific company.


John Sharpe
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Re: [GMCnet] Another Refinish by Topeka Graphics [message #100750 is a reply to message #100740] Thu, 23 September 2010 01:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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wow
very nice

gene




On Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 10:16 PM, John Sharpe <johnasharpe@earthlink.net>wrote:

>
>
> Picked up my coach from Topeka Graphics and drove to the rally in DuQuoin,
> IL. I'm very pleased with the work. They are very easy to work with and
> want you to be satisfied with their work on your coach.
>
>
>
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=36014&title=rightsidefrontview2010&cat=5609
>
>
> --
> John Sharpe
> Humble,TX
> '40 Ford Deluxe TBI
> '78 Eleganza TBI
> mailto:johnasharpe@gmail.com
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Re: [GMCnet] Another Refinish by Topeka Graphics [message #100751 is a reply to message #100748] Thu, 23 September 2010 05:34 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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John,

Well, I at least be there Sunday. My SO is a school teacher and can't take
the time off. I have to hook up with Michael Bozardt as I have six of the
fishing/gun cabinets I need to get to him. Fresh out of the cabinet shop.
And I can't use six of them!

I'll look you up.

Thanks,

Tom Eckert

On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 1:13 AM, John Sharpe <johnasharpe@earthlink.net>wrote:

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>
> Larry, Thanks for the kind words. Your neighbor arrived today with his
> twin turbo-charged Royale towing the Pontiac.
>
> Eddie, Thank you very much.
>
> Tom, Thanks and come on up as I'm am sure it will be worth the trip. There
> should be 150+ coaches and lots of tech sessions as well as terrific
> company.
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Re: Another Refinish by Topeka Graphics [message #100752 is a reply to message #100740] Thu, 23 September 2010 05:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Nice pattern. I really like the back. The white spare cover works really well. I also like the opposing low-profile a/c units.

Definitly a rush to pick up your coach at Topeka after Larrys crew work their magic. By far the best bang for your buck, state of the art facility, quality workmanship with a pro-active approach to customer satisfaction. I'm still in awe a year later whenever I look closely at the surface of the pearl color they did, which actually was a two-part application using 2 separate colors, giving it a stunning 3D appearance up close after they blended. When I look at it in the sun it reminds me of when you look at laser light reflected on a surface, seems to be moving particles.

http://www.bauerlein.com/gmc/75gmc.jpg


Rusty
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Philadelphia Pa

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Re: [GMCnet] Another Refinish by Topeka Graphics [message #100753 is a reply to message #100740] Thu, 23 September 2010 05:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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She looks really slick, John. Very clean looking, especially the roof lines.
Nice design!

On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 1:16 AM, John Sharpe <johnasharpe@earthlink.net>wrote:

>
>
> Picked up my coach from Topeka Graphics and drove to the rally in DuQuoin,
> IL. I'm very pleased with the work. They are very easy to work with and
> want you to be satisfied with their work on your coach.
>
>
>
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=36014&title=rightsidefrontview2010&cat=5609
>
>
> --
> John Sharpe
> Humble,TX
> '40 Ford Deluxe TBI
> '78 Eleganza TBI
> mailto:johnasharpe@gmail.com
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Re: [GMCnet] Another Refinish by Topeka Graphics [message #100757 is a reply to message #100740] Thu, 23 September 2010 06:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Byron Songer is currently offline  Byron Songer   United States
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Beautiful coach. Nice lines and scheme, a contemporary look that should wear
well with the years. I like the Escalade fender vents. I've never seen a
Penguin/Duo-Therm mounted backwards. Unique! I'll be laying my eyes on it
for real in less than 12 hours.

Byron Songer
1978 Royale by Coachmen
Louisville, KY
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John Sharpe wrote:

>
>
> Picked up my coach from Topeka Graphics and drove to the rally in DuQuoin, IL.
> I'm very pleased with the work. They are very easy to work with and want you
> to be satisfied with their work on your coach.
>
>
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=36014&title=rightsidefro
> ntview2010&cat=5609
>


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Re: Another Refinish by Topeka Graphics [message #100758 is a reply to message #100740] Thu, 23 September 2010 06:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Oldngray is currently offline  Oldngray   United States
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Wow, that is really a "Sharpe" GMC. Really like the way the rub rail disappears.


Richard MacDonald Punta Gorda, Florida Sold our TZE April 2015
Re: Another Refinish by Topeka Graphics [message #100764 is a reply to message #100740] Thu, 23 September 2010 08:01 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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For those that did not see it, here's ours...done just before Sharpes at Topika.

John is right, VERY easy to work with, and nice job...we are very pleased.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=35273&title=our-newly-painted-coac&cat=4686

Before and afters are in this album. JFWIW


Larry Smile
78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.
Re: Another Refinish by Topeka Graphics [message #100765 is a reply to message #100758] Thu, 23 September 2010 08:05 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Dang, John. That looks great. The only thing is I wish you had taken "White Trash" by Topeka before delivering to me!

Stick Miller
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Re: [GMCnet] Another Refinish by Topeka Graphics [message #100766 is a reply to message #100740] Thu, 23 September 2010 08:11 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Just plain gorgeous John.

On Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 10:16 PM, John Sharpe <johnasharpe@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>
> Picked up my coach from Topeka Graphics and drove to the rally in DuQuoin, IL.  I'm very pleased with the work.  They are very easy to work with and want you to be satisfied with their work on your coach.
>
>
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=36014&title=rightsidefrontview2010&cat=5609
>
>
> --
> John Sharpe
> Humble,TX
> '40 Ford Deluxe TBI
> '78 Eleganza TBI
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Re: [GMCnet] Another Refinish by Topeka Graphics [message #100768 is a reply to message #100766] Thu, 23 September 2010 08:36 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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O wow John, dont they do really great work for a great price. I love working with those guys up there.
Hey, if you see the guy with twin turbo s really busy before I get there, please go help him out for me. I am going to be late.
Dan


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Re: [GMCnet] Another Refinish by Topeka Graphics [message #100772 is a reply to message #100764] Thu, 23 September 2010 08:41 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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You guys have me very envious.....my coach exterior looks like a POS right
now.....dang kitchen remodel project is taking priority over the paint job. I
just removed the center rub strips and did some more sanding. I'm thinking if I
make it ugly enough, the wife will say that it's too embarrassing and then tell
me to GET IT PAINTED !! LOL Keeping my fingers crossed !

Ray


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For those that did not see it, here's ours...done just before Sharpes at Topika.

John is right, VERY easy to work with, and nice job...we are very pleased.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=35273&title=our-newly-painted-coac&cat=4686


Before and afters are in this album. JFWIW
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Re: [GMCnet] Another Refinish by Topeka Graphics [message #100774 is a reply to message #100772] Thu, 23 September 2010 09:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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How did you remove the rub strips?
Some of them have screws holding them on (easy to take off), the others dont(???)



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Re: Another Refinish by Topeka Graphics [message #100778 is a reply to message #100764] Thu, 23 September 2010 09:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Larry, very nice. again, the black rub rail is gone. I did my own and am very pleased with the outcome. Painting outside is tough but done in sections it works.

Richard MacDonald Punta Gorda, Florida Sold our TZE April 2015
Re: [GMCnet] Another Refinish by Topeka Graphics [message #100780 is a reply to message #100774] Thu, 23 September 2010 09:43 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Mine rub strips were glued on, no screws at all. The glue had come loose on the
ends. I just grabbed an end and pulled.


Ray


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414-745-3188
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How did you remove the rub strips?
Some of them have screws holding them on (easy to take off), the others
dont(???)


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Are they metal or something else?


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