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thorndike is currently offline  thorndike   United States
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http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/decoliner/1364218

If you haven't seen this, it is pretty cool!

Robert Peesel 1976 Royale 26' Side Dry Bath Conifer, Colorado

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Re: Interesting GMC renovation [message #183536 is a reply to message #183530] Fri, 07 September 2012 11:48 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Harry is currently offline  Harry   Canada
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The thought and details on that are amazing.
I'd like to try to make a front bumper like this one. Stainless tubing polished.

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Re: [GMCnet] Interesting GMC renovation [message #184296 is a reply to message #183536] Thu, 13 September 2012 12:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Kudzu is currently offline  Kudzu   United States
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I like the ribbing inside. Also, the track looks wider than stock? Maybe
because of the fenders. One more thing, the driver and passenger are
lower than stock, he's built a bit of a footwell up front. Nice. Still
haven't figured out how the upper gas and brake work...

Dan in NC
1976 Eleganza II

On 9/7/2012 12:48 PM, David H. Jarvis wrote:
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> The thought and details on that are amazing.
> I'd like to try to make a front bumper like this one. Stainless tubing polished.
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Re: [GMCnet] Interesting GMC renovation [message #184359 is a reply to message #184296] Thu, 13 September 2012 18:35 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Ken Henderson is currently offline  Ken Henderson   United States
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Parallel throttle operation is trivial.. And, now that I think about it for
the very first time, I can't think of any reason one couldn't parallel
master cylinders. Can anyone?

Ken H.

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> haven't figured out how the upper gas and brake work...
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Re: [GMCnet] Interesting GMC renovation [message #184375 is a reply to message #184359] Thu, 13 September 2012 20:24 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Ken Henderson wrote on Thu, 13 September 2012 19:35

Parallel throttle operation is trivial.. And, now that I think about it for the very first time, I can't think of any reason one couldn't parallel master cylinders. Can anyone?

Ken H.

Ken,

The problem is that master cylinders relieve the line pressure when returned to the home stop.
BUT - It would be simple to use either a single master cylinder and a slave cylinder or a push/pull cable to work the brake booster.

Every dual operating station pleasure boat built has parallel throttle and shift cables.

Matt

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Re: [GMCnet] Interesting GMC renovation [message #184386 is a reply to message #184375] Thu, 13 September 2012 21:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Harry is currently offline  Harry   Canada
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I think you would need two master cylinders. Each one with a check valve to prevent fluid going from one M/C to the other.

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Re: [GMCnet] Interesting GMC renovation [message #184389 is a reply to message #184386] Thu, 13 September 2012 21:32 Go to previous messageGo to next message
James Hupy is currently offline  James Hupy   United States
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We use dual masters as turning brakes on high powered dune buggies and
tractor pullers here on the west coast. Usually are applied by hand, and
are linked with an articulated transverse handle that can be pulled
straight back to apply both at once or twisted and pulled to apply left or
right braking. Takes some practice but works well when you get the hang of
it.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 Royale 403
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> I think you would need two master cylinders. Each one with a check valve
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Re: [GMCnet] Interesting GMC renovation [message #184390 is a reply to message #184386] Thu, 13 September 2012 21:35 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Ken Henderson is currently offline  Ken Henderson   United States
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After Matt reminded me of the MINOR matter of MC's revealing their vent
ports, I don't think check valves would work either -- they'd defeat the
purpose of the vent ports.

The second MC & slave cylinder is probably the best idea. Only one pair
probably needed -- to present the "remote pedal" to the "local pedal"
linkage.

Ken H.
Americus, GA
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> I think you would need two master cylinders. Each one with a check valve
> to prevent fluid going from one M/C to the other.
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Re: [GMCnet] Interesting GMC renovation [message #184392 is a reply to message #184390] Thu, 13 September 2012 21:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Yes, the top station M/C pushes a slave cylinder to push the bottom station brake pedal. Is that what you mean?

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Re: [GMCnet] Interesting GMC renovation [message #184395 is a reply to message #184392] Thu, 13 September 2012 21:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Ken Henderson is currently offline  Ken Henderson   United States
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Yep.

Ken H.

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> Yes, the top station M/C pushes a slave cylinder to push the bottom
> station brake pedal. Is that what you mean?
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Re: [GMCnet] Interesting GMC renovation [message #184400 is a reply to message #184392] Thu, 13 September 2012 22:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Harry is currently offline  Harry   Canada
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Here is the answer from the builder...

Dave, upper brake pulls a large "parking brake cable" that pulls
downstairs peddle down. Simple!
Randy

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Re: Interesting GMC renovation [message #184405 is a reply to message #183530] Thu, 13 September 2012 22:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Hmmm... and there are available solutions used by driving schools all over the country...

I got a chance to tour the decoliner at the Barrett Jackson auction this year. there is no lav, but they sleep in it anyway.

Barry Weiss drove it to one of the auctions on storage wars.

Neat.

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Scottsdale, AZ

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Re: [GMCnet] Interesting GMC renovation [message #184409 is a reply to message #184400] Thu, 13 September 2012 23:08 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I guess the throttle is the same. Neato.

1976 Eleganza II 1996 Chevy Impala SS 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad

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Re: [GMCnet] Interesting GMC renovation [message #184458 is a reply to message #184409] Fri, 14 September 2012 12:37 Go to previous message
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All you need do for the throttle is fit two cables, a la cruise control.
 
--johnny
'76 23' transmode norris
'76 palm beach

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I guess the throttle is the same. Neato.


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