| [GMCnet] Lost a door [message #175525] |
Wed, 04 July 2012 12:40  |
DennyR
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Guy's
I own a 1976 Birchaven GMC. In my travels I managed to loose the outside refrigerator vent door. As you probably well know the Coachman conversions do not use the same door as the GMC factory vehicles. The door I need is 19 7/8 X 12. The GMC factory doors are something like 15 7/8 X 12.
Any chance you might have one, know where to get one, or know where to have one made?
Any information would be appreciated.
Denny Robish
N. Canton, Ohio 44720
AACA # 900753
BCA # 43156
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| Re: [GMCnet] Lost a door [message #175528 is a reply to message #175525] |
Wed, 04 July 2012 13:54  |
GeorgeRud
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I'm not sure of the dimensions, but there is an aftermarket fridge door that JimK lists on his site. It may be an easy solution to your problem if it fits.
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] Lost a door [message #175536 is a reply to message #175525] |
Wed, 04 July 2012 17:34 |
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JShot
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| DennyR wrote on Wed, 04 July 2012 13:40 |
Guy's
I own a 1976 Birchaven GMC. In my travels I managed to loose the outside refrigerator vent door. As you probably well know the Coachman conversions do not use the same door as the GMC factory vehicles. The door I need is 19 7/8 X 12. The GMC factory doors are something like 15 7/8 X 12.
Any chance you might have one, know where to get one, or know where to have one made?
Any information would be appreciated.
Denny Robish
N. Canton, Ohio 44720
AACA # 900753
BCA # 43156
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Denny,
I have an aluminum, 3 columns of louvers, 21-1/4 x 13 (actual door size, not frame) reefer door and frame from a '78, 26' Royale (Coachman). If it would work, we can talk.
Shot
John Shotwell
Ridgeville Corners, OH
78 Royale Center Kitchen
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| Re: [GMCnet] Lost a door [message #175565 is a reply to message #175525] |
Wed, 04 July 2012 22:00 |
Ken Henderson
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Location: Americus, GA
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Denny,
10+ years ago Prince Sheet Metal in Warner-Robins, GA made me one that was
perfect, including the louvers, and was cheap. Since I now live 80 miles
from there, it's not convenient to stop in and see if they still do such
jobs, but you might call them. They probably had the capability because
they do contract work for Robins AFB. With that in mind, you might check
around Dayton for someone.
Another option is to do as I did before having the coach painted: Replace
that rather blah design with a modern refrigerator vent. I did have to
modify that vent door to clear the structural rib that runs right up the
middle of my refrigerator access opening, but that was simple and is barely
noticeable
Ken H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI+ & EBL
www.gmcwipersetc.com
On Wed, Jul 4, 2012 at 1:40 PM, DennyR wrote:
> Guy's
>
> I own a 1976 Birchaven GMC. In my travels I managed to loose the outside
> refrigerator vent door. As you probably well know the Coachman conversions
> do not use the same door as the GMC factory vehicles. The door I need is 19
> 7/8 X 12. The GMC factory doors are something like 15 7/8 X 12.
>
> Any chance you might have one, know where to get one, or know where to
> have one made?
>
> Any information would be appreciated.
>
>
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Large Wiring Diagrams
76 X-Birchaven
76 X-Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] Lost a door [message #175578 is a reply to message #175525] |
Thu, 05 July 2012 03:40 |
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USAussie
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Rick,
If you can't find a replacement and decide to install one of the new plastic
doors make sure you check the opening to make sure it's square!
The door on Double Trouble had been replaced by a PO and when one of the
latches broke I had to install a new one. The replacement was a bit larger
than the original plastic door and was a tight fit between the body hoops
and stringers. I also had to drill new holes. When I went to install the
door in the frame I found that door didn't fit. Turns out the hole in the
GMC was trapezoidal in shape and forced the flimsy frame into that shape!
There was no way I was going to take it all out so I custom fit the door to
the plastic frame.
Kinda reminded me of when I restored the terrace (townhouse) in Sydney back
in the 1980's. It is a brick and mortar building built in 1876 and NOTHING
is square!
Regards,
Rob M.
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Guy's
I own a 1976 Birchaven GMC. In my travels I managed to loose the outside
refrigerator vent door. As you probably well know the Coachman conversions
do not use the same door as the GMC factory vehicles. The door I need is 19
7/8 X 12. The GMC factory doors are something like 15 7/8 X 12.
Any chance you might have one, know where to get one, or know where to have
one made?
Any information would be appreciated.
Denny Robish
N. Canton, Ohio 44720
AACA # 900753
BCA # 43156
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Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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