| Two story GMC [message #209306] |
Thu, 30 May 2013 14:45  |
Jim Wagner
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Location: Brook Park, Oh
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We will be going to Summit Raceway park with track side camping and was wondering if anyone knows of a way to provide seating for one or two on the roof. I would empty the roof storage box to get rid of the weight we usually carry Since the track has a buffer between the track and our spot the roof would give us the best view and keep us close to our cold drinks.
Thanks for any ideas
Jim Wagner
Brook Park, oh
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| Re: [GMCnet] Two story GMC [message #209310 is a reply to message #209306] |
Thu, 30 May 2013 15:15  |
Kudzu
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The only space, if you have 2 ACs would be forward of the front AC unit,
no? I've had 2 people on top with some heavy solar panels and it didn't
go oval on me. I'd just bring a couple camp chairs up there, probably on
some 1x6s (crosswise to the ribs) to spread the load. If there's
drinking involved, I'd add a tether to each drinker. ;-)
Dan in NC
1976 Eleganza II
On 5/30/2013 3:45 PM, Jim Wagner wrote:
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> We will be going to Summit Raceway park with track side camping and was wondering if anyone knows of a way to provide seating for one or two on the roof. I would empty the roof storage box to get rid of the weight we usually carry Since the track has a buffer between the track and our spot the roof would give us the best view and keep us close to our cold drinks.
> Thanks for any ideas
> Jim Wagner
> Brook Park, oh
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| Re: [GMCnet] Two story GMC [message #209312 is a reply to message #209308] |
Thu, 30 May 2013 15:27 |
tphipps
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There were two buddies in Alabama who had put a floor on the roof of their GMCs for watching NASCAR races. The USAF had built an upper floor on their down range GMCs for missle/weapon tracking. So, it can be done.
The question would to be to spread out the contact points to keep from the legs of your chairs from denting or holding the roof aluminum. Perhaps a removable plywood structure that had curved supports to match the roofs curve. Built in sections might be a usable idea.
Roof with chairs and ice coolers would be neat to observe from. Be sure to add shade, I'm sure the roof could get hot in the sun.
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: [GMCnet] Two story GMC [message #209325 is a reply to message #209312] |
Thu, 30 May 2013 17:17 |
Mike Teets
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If your roof pod is attached with well nuts, you could remove the roof pod
quickly, lay it on a 3/4 piece of plywood and mark the holes. Then drill
the plywood, and attach it to your roof. Set your chairs on the plywood
to avoid any roof damage. OSHA would not approve but it would be cheap.
On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 4:27 PM, Thomas Phipps <tph1pp5@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> There were two buddies in Alabama who had put a floor on the roof of their
> GMCs for watching NASCAR races. The USAF had built an upper floor on their
> down range GMCs for missle/weapon tracking. So, it can be done.
> The question would to be to spread out the contact points to keep from the
> legs of your chairs from denting or holding the roof aluminum. Perhaps a
> removable plywood structure that had curved supports to match the roofs
> curve. Built in sections might be a usable idea.
> Roof with chairs and ice coolers would be neat to observe from. Be sure
> to add shade, I'm sure the roof could get hot in the sun.
> Tom, MS II
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> Vicksburg, MS. 3.7 miles from I-20
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| Re: [GMCnet] Two story GMC [message #209374 is a reply to message #209325] |
Fri, 31 May 2013 00:27 |
jimk
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Keep away from the seam of the fiberglass cap and where the aluminum joins.
Spread out the weight so it is spread out.
Area above the door is sensitive to bowing out when weight is applied in
that area.
On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 3:17 PM, Mike Teets <teamteets@gmail.com> wrote:
> If your roof pod is attached with well nuts, you could remove the roof pod
> quickly, lay it on a 3/4 piece of plywood and mark the holes. Then drill
> the plywood, and attach it to your roof. Set your chairs on the plywood
> to avoid any roof damage. OSHA would not approve but it would be cheap.
>
>
> On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 4:27 PM, Thomas Phipps <tph1pp5@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> >
> > There were two buddies in Alabama who had put a floor on the roof of
> their
> > GMCs for watching NASCAR races. The USAF had built an upper floor on
> their
> > down range GMCs for missle/weapon tracking. So, it can be done.
> > The question would to be to spread out the contact points to keep from
> the
> > legs of your chairs from denting or holding the roof aluminum. Perhaps a
> > removable plywood structure that had curved supports to match the roofs
> > curve. Built in sections might be a usable idea.
> > Roof with chairs and ice coolers would be neat to observe from. Be sure
> > to add shade, I'm sure the roof could get hot in the sun.
> > Tom, MS II
> > --
> > 1975 GMC Avion, under forever re-construction
> > Vicksburg, MS. 3.7 miles from I-20
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| Re: [GMCnet] Two story GMC [message #209383 is a reply to message #209381] |
Fri, 31 May 2013 06:14 |
C Boyd
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Gary: are you coming to Hamilton??
| Kosier wrote on Fri, 31 May 2013 05:48 |
Jim,
The PPO of our Palm Beach had Tom Hampton fit a sheet of aluminum checker
plate on the roof, so he could go to Florida and watch the races. He
weighed 300+. I took it off because I wanted a roof pod.
It is still in the garage, along with all the other STUFF!
Gary Kosier
77PB Cad 500
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Wagner
Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2013 3:45 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] Two story GMC
We will be going to Summit Raceway park with track side camping and was
wondering if anyone knows of a way to provide seating for one or two on the
roof. I would empty the roof storage box to get rid of the weight we usually
carry Since the track has a buffer between the track and our spot the roof
would give us the best view and keep us close to our cold drinks.
Thanks for any ideas
Jim Wagner
Brook Park, oh
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| Re: [GMCnet] Two story GMC [message #209385 is a reply to message #209383] |
Fri, 31 May 2013 06:43 |
Kosier
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Well......... The GMC has been apart all winter and spring and I just
haven't been
up to putting it together. I've got a guy in buying out my side business
and if I can
get him loaded and gone, I'd like to drive over just to see some familiar
faces.
Just have to see how things work out.
Gary
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From: Charles Boyd
Sent: Friday, May 31, 2013 7:14 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Two story GMC
Gary: are you coming to Hamilton??
Kosier wrote on Fri, 31 May 2013 05:48
> Jim,
>
> The PPO of our Palm Beach had Tom Hampton fit a sheet of aluminum checker
> plate on the roof, so he could go to Florida and watch the races. He
> weighed 300+. I took it off because I wanted a roof pod.
> It is still in the garage, along with all the other STUFF!
>
> Gary Kosier
> 77PB Cad 500
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim Wagner
> Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2013 3:45 PM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: [GMCnet] Two story GMC
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> We will be going to Summit Raceway park with track side camping and was
> wondering if anyone knows of a way to provide seating for one or two on
> the
> roof. I would empty the roof storage box to get rid of the weight we
> usually
> carry Since the track has a buffer between the track and our spot the
> roof
> would give us the best view and keep us close to our cold drinks.
> Thanks for any ideas
> Jim Wagner
> Brook Park, oh
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East Tennessee
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| Re: Two story GMC [message #209395 is a reply to message #209306] |
Fri, 31 May 2013 09:17 |
Charley
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Gary can you send me some pictures of the stand as I am interested in what Tom was using.
Charley Harris
Magnolia Texas
1976 Edgemont
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| Re: [GMCnet] Two story GMC [message #209470 is a reply to message #209407] |
Fri, 31 May 2013 20:28 |
Don A
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>>a scaffold that is freestanding and merely has a
deck above the coach, that could be broken down and stored <<
there was a GMC with such a scaffold that sold on eBay 4 or 5 years ago. I wasn't able to find out anything about the scaffold or where the coach went. No clue how stable it was or how it was stored. It seemed like a great idea except that it would still be much shorter than the big pushers parked on either side of you.
Don Adams Dallas, TX
'76 26' Glenbrook, '90 Sidekick
rebuilt by R Archer, powered by J Bounds, Koba
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| Re: [GMCnet] Two story GMC [message #209475 is a reply to message #209395] |
Fri, 31 May 2013 21:07 |
Kosier
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If this request is aimed at me,all it is is 4 by 8 sheet of aluminum checker
plate cut to
fit around the obstacles and held down with a bunch of riv-nuts.(still
there)
Since we wanted a pod AND a fantastic vent in the bath, it was removed.
I think the summer sun reflecting on the aluminum was not good.
Gary Kosier
77 PB Cad 500
Newark, Oh
-----Original Message-----
From: Charley Harris
Sent: Friday, May 31, 2013 10:17 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Two story GMC
Gary can you send me some pictures of the stand as I am interested in what
Tom was using.
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Charley Harris
Magnolia Texas
1976 Edgemont
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