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Thu, 03 January 2013 19:33

kerry pinkerton

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I hope yall don't get tired of me yacking all the time...

My side panels are really brittle but for now they will have to do. But the wife's map pocket was really sad. Cracked and wouldn't stay in the warped hole. Needed something better.

Photo album at: http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/aluminum-map-pocket/p47007-c-005.html

Here is what I started with.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6264/C_005.jpg

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6264/C_005.jpg

Because the area inside the pocket isn't nice and vertical, I made a couple templates to verify what I had to work with.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6264/C_006.jpg

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6264/C_006.jpg

Once I had a plan, I sheared and marked a piece of aluminum.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6264/C_007.jpg

The basic bottom was bent in a sheet metal brake but the lips were done with a body hammer over a post dolly. Just light hits...aluminum moves very easily and quick. Speed is not your friend with aluminum.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6264/C_008.jpg

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6264/C_008.jpg

This is the finished inside lip that goes down over the side.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6264/C_009.jpg

A couple end caps were cut and welded in.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6264/C_010.jpg

A little file work and it's done. Notice the shape of the pocket is actually curved. 7" deep and 1 3/4" wide.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6264/C_011.jpg

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6264/C_011.jpg

Here it is in place. Not great but it will do. I screwed up and made it from .050 instead of my normal .063 and the thinner material is more unforgiving.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6264/C_012.jpg

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6264/C_012.jpg

It extends to where the ash tray was. The plastic was broken out and we don't smoke anyway.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6264/C_013.jpg

I might need to put some silicone under it to keep it from rattling. Won't know until I drive it tomorrow.

Not ecstatic about it but it beats the hole that was there before...

Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L

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Re: [GMCnet] Aluminum map pocket [message #194743 is a reply to message #194739]

Thu, 03 January 2013 19:55

USAussie

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Kerry,

Nah, you're just making us jealous of your outstanding metal forming skills! ;-)

More nice work!

Regards,
Rob M.

-----Original Message-----
From: Kerry Pinkerton

I hope yall don't get tired of me yacking all the time...

Kerry

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Re: Aluminum map pocket [message #194746 is a reply to message #194739]

Thu, 03 January 2013 20:39

mike miller

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Kerry Pinkerton wrote on Thu, 03 January 2013 17:33

Kerry, Watch out or you'll end up with a GMC motorhome without any plastic or fiberglass!

.
..
...
.... might not be a bad thing. Rolling Eyes

There are some pictures of different coaches with an excess of Aluminum on the net... was looking for pictures the project with a rear hatch and a sculptured all aluminum dash... can not find it.

But here are a few pictures:

The Aluminati:
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/sold/p38753-aluminati-an-airste.html>

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/5540/Motorhome_Jan_05_email_copy.jpg

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/5540/medium/Refrigerator_vent_email_copy_psd.jpg

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/sold/p38752-aluminati-an-airsteam-inspired-take-for-the-gmc.html

Just a little extra Al.
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/spare-tire-compartment/p28863-outside-door.html>

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/5146/GMC_spare_01.jpg

Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo' http://m000035.blogspot.com

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Re: [GMCnet] Aluminum map pocket [message #194760 is a reply to message #194746]

Thu, 03 January 2013 23:30

hnielsen2

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Nice
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Miller" <m000035@gmail.com>
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 18:39
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Aluminum map pocket

>
>
> Kerry Pinkerton wrote on Thu, 03 January 2013 17:33
>> I hope yall don't get tired of me yacking all the time...
>>
>> My side panels are really brittle but for now they will have to do. But
>> the wife's map pocket was really sad. Cracked and wouldn't stay in the
>> warped hole. Needed something better.
>>
>> Photo album at:
>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/aluminum-map-pocket/p47007-c-005.html
>>
>> Here is what I started with...
>
>
> Kerry, Watch out or you'll end up with a GMC motorhome without any plastic
> or fiberglass!
>
> .
> ..
> ...
> .... might not be a bad thing. :roll:
>
> There are some pictures of different coaches with an excess of Aluminum on
> the net... was looking for pictures the project with a rear hatch and a
> sculptured all aluminum dash... can not find it.
>
> But here are a few pictures:
>
> The Aluminati:
> <http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/sold/p38753-aluminati-an-airste.html>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Just a little extra Al.
> <http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/spare-tire-compartment/p28863-outside-door.html>
>
>
> --
> Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
> (#1)'73 26' exPainted D. -- (#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23'
> Birchaven Side Bath
> http://m000035.blogspot.com
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Re: [GMCnet] Aluminum map pocket [message #194763 is a reply to message #194743]

Thu, 03 January 2013 23:35

mickeysss

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i like your aluminating ideas. m 77 pb a ca.

On Jan 3, 2013, at 5:55 PM, Rob Mueller wrote:

> Kerry,
>
> Nah, you're just making us jealous of your outstanding metal forming skills! ;-)
>
> More nice work!
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kerry Pinkerton
>
> I hope yall don't get tired of me yacking all the time...
>
> Kerry
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Aluminum map pocket [message #194776 is a reply to message #194746]

Fri, 04 January 2013 02:28

Billy Massey

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Here's one:
http://www.cathy-ron.com/GMC%20Dash.html

bdub

On Thu, Jan 3, 2013 at 8:39 PM, Mike Miller <m000035@gmail.com> wrote:

>
>
> Kerry Pinkerton wrote on Thu, 03 January 2013 17:33
> > I hope yall don't get tired of me yacking all the time...
> >
> > My side panels are really brittle but for now they will have to do. But
> the wife's map pocket was really sad. Cracked and wouldn't stay in the
> warped hole. Needed something better.
> >
> > Photo album at:
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/aluminum-map-pocket/p47007-c-005.html
> >
> > Here is what I started with...
>
>
> Kerry, Watch out or you'll end up with a GMC motorhome without any plastic
> or fiberglass!
>
> .
> ..
> ...
> .... might not be a bad thing. :roll:
>
> There are some pictures of different coaches with an excess of Aluminum on
> the net... was looking for pictures the project with a rear hatch and a
> sculptured all aluminum dash... can not find it.
>
> But here are a few pictures:
>
> The Aluminati:
> <http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/sold/p38753-aluminati-an-airste.html>
>
>
>
> Just a little extra Al.
> <
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/spare-tire-compartment/p28863-outside-door.html
> >
>
>
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Re: Aluminum map pocket [message #194779 is a reply to message #194739]

Fri, 04 January 2013 07:52

Don A

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Great Kerry. I always enjoy info of what folks are doing to/with their coaches. Wish I could find an easy way to modify the plastic for a couple of cup holders there.

Don Adams Dallas, TX
'76 26' Glenbrook, '90 Sidekick
rebuilt by R Archer, powered by J Bounds, Koba
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Re: Aluminum map pocket [message #194792 is a reply to message #194779]

Fri, 04 January 2013 10:02

kerry pinkerton

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Don A wrote on Fri, 04 January 2013 07:52

... Wish I could find an easy way to modify the plastic for a couple of cup holders there.

That is next but I wanted the wife to see how much room she wanted and where the cup holder should be. The plastic is brittle and once it is cut...it's done ya know.

I made a quick center console with cup holders....out of wood Shocked

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6256/C_017.jpg

Bad photo and you can't see the front side. Four cup holders with modified clip on cup holders that will hold a supersize drink or a small bottle of water. 3 plug cigarette lighter adapter with 2 USB charging ports also...haven't tried them yet with our phones. If they work it will be a plus. Satellite radio mounts there also.

I got one of the Kobalt tool kits during their Christmas sale and it fits inside the bottom and anchors it in place. If I need to open the hatch, I'll lift out the tool box and lift off the console.

Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L

[Updated on: Fri, 04 January 2013 13:05]

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Re: [GMCnet] Aluminum map pocket [message #194809 is a reply to message #194739]

Fri, 04 January 2013 12:36

Dwayne

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Better put in a little drain hole - why? Well if yours is anything like
most the chances of water getting into it is there.

Just keep talking and working on new items for the coach.

Dwayne Jacobson
White Rock
77 Kingsley
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Re: Aluminum map pocket [message #194810 is a reply to message #194739]

Fri, 04 January 2013 14:32

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What if you took a piece of vacuum hose and slit it lengthwise and slipped it on as a lacing around the perimeter. Would cover corners and you wouldnt need the dreaded silicone

John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II

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Re: Aluminum map pocket [message #194869 is a reply to message #194792]

Sat, 05 January 2013 01:17

mike miller

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Kerry Pinkerton wrote on Fri, 04 January 2013 08:02

...
I made a quick center console with cup holders....out of wood Shocked

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6256/C_017.jpg

...

Kerry making something out of wood???? that is almost scary!

JohnL455 wrote on Fri, 04 January 2013 12:32

What if you took a piece of vacuum hose and slit it lengthwise and slipped it on as a lacing around the perimeter. Would cover corners and you wouldnt need the dreaded silicone

Or you could use the same trim JimB was talking bout for the trim around the windows. It is actually made to trim things like this!

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