| GMC upfitted coaches -- overhead bin question [message #159450] |
Sun, 05 February 2012 20:50  |
Dennis S
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In my 73 the overhead bins are mounted with self-tapping screws into the metai struts. I seem to remember mention of some type of threaded insert or such being used in later coaches.
Anyone have any details?
I have some bins down and thought I might the mounting if it is dexirable.
Thanks,
Dennis
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: GMC upfitted coaches -- overhead bin question [message #159452 is a reply to message #159450] |
Sun, 05 February 2012 21:28  |
GeorgeRud
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My coach had the upper cabinets mounted with Riv-Nuts, which are inserted to provide a threaded hole in the framework.
McMaster-Carr has a variety of sizes available, and they're not too hard to put into the framework, but you do need to get an installation tool.
I think the major advantage would be that you could screw some studs into the holes to help line up the cabinets when reinstalling them. They are probably stronger than the self tapping screws, but that depends how well they're installed.
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
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| Re: GMC upfitted coaches -- overhead bin question [message #159458 is a reply to message #159452] |
Sun, 05 February 2012 21:50 |
Dennis S
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George,
Thank you -- I was thinking about using J-clips if I can find some that fit the aluminum struts and the existing spacing.
Regards,
Dennis
| GeorgeRud wrote on Sun, 05 February 2012 21:28 |
My coach had the upper cabinets mounted with Riv-Nuts, which are inserted to provide a threaded hole in the framework.
McMaster-Carr has a variety of sizes available, and they're not too hard to put into the framework, but you do need to get an installation tool.
I think the major advantage would be that you could screw some studs into the holes to help line up the cabinets when reinstalling them. They are probably stronger than the self tapping screws, but that depends how well they're installed.
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Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: [GMCnet] GMC upfitted coaches -- overhead bin question [message #159462 is a reply to message #159458] |
Sun, 05 February 2012 22:26 |
gmcrv1
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Dennis,
I have an assortment of tinnerman clips and J nuts. What size do yo need?
Tom
On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 9:50 PM, Dennis Sexton <dennisfsexton@aol.com> wrote:
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> George,
> Thank you -- I was thinking about using J-clips if I can find some that
> fit the aluminum struts and the existing spacing.
>
> Regards,
> Dennis
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> GeorgeRud wrote on Sun, 05 February 2012 21:28
> > My coach had the upper cabinets mounted with Riv-Nuts, which are
> inserted to provide a threaded hole in the framework.
> >
> > McMaster-Carr has a variety of sizes available, and they're not too hard
> to put into the framework, but you do need to get an installation tool.
> >
> > I think the major advantage would be that you could screw some studs
> into the holes to help line up the cabinets when reinstalling them. They
> are probably stronger than the self tapping screws, but that depends how
> well they're installed.
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>
> --
> Dennis S
> 73 Painted Desert 230
> Germantown, TN
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| Re: [GMCnet] GMC upfitted coaches -- overhead bin question [message #159463 is a reply to message #159458] |
Sun, 05 February 2012 22:47 |
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this might help
http://www.henry-davis.com/GMC/Cabinets.htm
gene
On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 7:50 PM, Dennis Sexton <dennisfsexton@aol.com> wrote:
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> George,
> Thank you -- I was thinking about using J-clips if I can find some that
> fit the aluminum struts and the existing spacing.
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> Regards,
> Dennis
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> GeorgeRud wrote on Sun, 05 February 2012 21:28
> > My coach had the upper cabinets mounted with Riv-Nuts, which are
> inserted to provide a threaded hole in the framework.
> >
> > McMaster-Carr has a variety of sizes available, and they're not too hard
> to put into the framework, but you do need to get an installation tool.
> >
> > I think the major advantage would be that you could screw some studs
> into the holes to help line up the cabinets when reinstalling them. They
> are probably stronger than the self tapping screws, but that depends how
> well they're installed.
>
>
> --
> Dennis S
> 73 Painted Desert 230
> Germantown, TN
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| Re: [GMCnet] GMC upfitted coaches -- overhead bin question [message #159485 is a reply to message #159458] |
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Dennis,
If you decide to use rivet nuts use these:
http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-rivet-nuts/=g4q5e7
Slotted Body Rivet Nuts For Thin Materials
I can send you photos on how you can make your own installation tool for twice nothing.
They won't turn after you install them! If you're paranoid about that happening you can put a bit of epoxy on the body before you
insert it in the hole and pull it down - that's what I did! ;-)
Regards,
Rob M.
-----Original Message-----
From: Dennis Sexton
George,
Thank you -- I was thinking about using J-clips if I can find some that fit the aluminum struts and the existing spacing.
Regards,
Dennis
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