| How to remove cracking plastic cockpit pieces. [message #209447] |
Fri, 31 May 2013 15:48  |
Francois
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I have what appears to be an all too common problem. My cockpit plastics are shattering.
What I figured to do was to take them out and then fiberglass the insides with a layer or two of FG cloth and/or mat. After that I would be more comfortable adding padding and upholstery over them.
Anyway, they are not screwed to the plywood floor. I tried applying some pressure to lift them out of the hatch openings where they appear hooked in, but if I apply any more pressure, I am afraid I will end up with a jigsaw puzzle of plastic parts.
I did go to Frank Jenkin's site and it looks like he carries the dash pieces, but I didn't see the side pieces.
Any thoughts on a delicate removal of these plastic interior items?
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| Re: How to remove cracking plastic cockpit pieces. [message #209455 is a reply to message #209447] |
Fri, 31 May 2013 17:56  |
mojoe
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Not sure which pieces you are talking about, I just removed my side covers under the cockpit windows. Removed the screws in
the floor and thought they would pop out.. But found there are 2 screws each side between the dash and the curve of the windshield. After removing the screws they lifted right out.
I too have to do some repairs on them but I can save them.
Good luck!
Joe Kemenczky..
1975 Eleganza ll " Odie " 75,000 miles..
"When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not." - Mark Twain.
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| Re: [GMCnet] How to remove cracking plastic cockpit pieces. [message #209457 is a reply to message #209456] |
Fri, 31 May 2013 18:14 |
Steve Jess
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I believe the cockpit pieces are made of ABS.
Steve Jess - Boise, ID
1977 GMC Palm Beach "The DreamLiner"The 10,000 pound antique Home Theater with plumbing
> From: hnielsen2@cox.net
> Date: Fri, 31 May 2013 16:02:58 -0700
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] How to remove cracking plastic cockpit pieces.
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> Do you or someone know what type of plastic?
> Thank You
> Howard
> Alpine Ca
> 74 26' Canyon Lands
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> All is well with my Lord
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> On May 31, 2013, at 3:56 PM, Joe Kemenczky <toyomojoe@live.com> wrote:
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> >
> >
> > Not sure which pieces you are talking about, I just removed my side covers under the cockpit windows. Removed the screws in
> > the floor and thought they would pop out.. But found there are 2 screws each side between the dash and the curve of the windshield. After removing the screws they lifted right out.
> >
> > I too have to do some repairs on them but I can save them.
> >
> > Good luck!
> >
> > --
> > Joe Kemenczky
> > 1975 Eleganza ll (Odie) 75,000 miles.
> > Working on complete restoration. In year 2 of a 3 year restoration.
> > Loving every minute!
> > Monroe, NC (East of Charlotte).
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| Re: [GMCnet] How to remove cracking plastic cockpit pieces. [message #209463 is a reply to message #209457] |
Fri, 31 May 2013 18:51 |
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hnielsen2
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Thank you
All is well with my Lord
On May 31, 2013, at 4:14 PM, Steve Jess <stevejess@msn.com> wrote:
> I believe the cockpit pieces are made of ABS.
> Steve Jess - Boise, ID
> 1977 GMC Palm Beach "The DreamLiner"The 10,000 pound antique Home Theater with plumbing
>
>> From: hnielsen2@cox.net
>> Date: Fri, 31 May 2013 16:02:58 -0700
>> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] How to remove cracking plastic cockpit pieces.
>>
>> Do you or someone know what type of plastic?
>> Thank You
>> Howard
>> Alpine Ca
>> 74 26' Canyon Lands
>>
>> All is well with my Lord
>>
>> On May 31, 2013, at 3:56 PM, Joe Kemenczky <toyomojoe@live.com> wrote:
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>>>
>>>
>>> Not sure which pieces you are talking about, I just removed my side covers under the cockpit windows. Removed the screws in
>>> the floor and thought they would pop out.. But found there are 2 screws each side between the dash and the curve of the windshield. After removing the screws they lifted right out.
>>>
>>> I too have to do some repairs on them but I can save them.
>>>
>>> Good luck!
>>>
>>> --
>>> Joe Kemenczky
>>> 1975 Eleganza ll (Odie) 75,000 miles.
>>> Working on complete restoration. In year 2 of a 3 year restoration.
>>> Loving every minute!
>>> Monroe, NC (East of Charlotte).
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> GMCnet mailing list
>>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>>> http://temp.gmcnet.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/gmclist
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| Re: How to remove cracking plastic cockpit pieces. [message #211763 is a reply to message #211757] |
Fri, 21 June 2013 07:20 |
stick miller
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Frank's got em'. He brought me the driver's side piece (as shown in the photograph in this thread) to bean station.
Stick Miller
'78 Royale - "White Trash" - she left me for another man
'76 Eleganza - "Cousin Eddie" Sold
'84 Bluebird Wanderlodge - "Past Tents"
Americus, GA
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