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Fri, 14 February 2014 22:36  |
John Olson
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Is the Ramco mirror install as simple as ratcheting out and in bolts?
1. Ratchet loose 4 bolts on existing stock mirrors. I assume these bolts
are held to MH by rivnuts or similar threaded inserts.
2. Remove stock mirrors, wrap in bubble wrap for any who want the assys and
frames (both mirrors are cracked.
3. Place gasket from JimK over hole pattern, place new Ramco mirror over
hole pattern, ratchet 4 bolts down tight.
We're located in Dome Rock BLM just outside of Quartzite today.
I'll only have an hour or two away from work projects to accomplish this,
so want to make sure I don't loose a nut inside the frame or other
happenstance that leaves us mirrorless for a time.
Actually, the mirror version is the turn signal model, but that wiring will
be accomplished later when I have more time. For now, I'll drill a .5" hole
centered in mount pattern, grommet the hole, and fish the wiring through.
For the last month, I've been playing checkers inside our coach with the
rather large Ramco box, so would like to get at least that out of the way
while utilizing the larger, non-cracked mirror surface.
Any help is appreciated!
John Olson
76 Edgemont
Chicago, IL (currently in AZ desert looking to not bork my rear view
situation. Also just now caught a tiny furry wire-chewing passenger in a
snap trap)
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| Re: [GMCnet] Installing Ramco Mirrors in the desert [message #240106 is a reply to message #240103] |
Fri, 14 February 2014 22:44  |
jimk
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John,
If your unit has only the signal option, yes you can do as you described.
Just seal any holes you might make to the inside wall, just in case.
I'm sure you'll have more space now.
On Fri, Feb 14, 2014 at 8:36 PM, John Olson <johnolsondesign@gmail.com>wrote:
> Is the Ramco mirror install as simple as ratcheting out and in bolts?
>
> 1. Ratchet loose 4 bolts on existing stock mirrors. I assume these bolts
> are held to MH by rivnuts or similar threaded inserts.
>
> 2. Remove stock mirrors, wrap in bubble wrap for any who want the assys and
> frames (both mirrors are cracked.
>
> 3. Place gasket from JimK over hole pattern, place new Ramco mirror over
> hole pattern, ratchet 4 bolts down tight.
>
>
> We're located in Dome Rock BLM just outside of Quartzite today.
>
> I'll only have an hour or two away from work projects to accomplish this,
> so want to make sure I don't loose a nut inside the frame or other
> happenstance that leaves us mirrorless for a time.
>
> Actually, the mirror version is the turn signal model, but that wiring will
> be accomplished later when I have more time. For now, I'll drill a .5" hole
> centered in mount pattern, grommet the hole, and fish the wiring through.
>
> For the last month, I've been playing checkers inside our coach with the
> rather large Ramco box, so would like to get at least that out of the way
> while utilizing the larger, non-cracked mirror surface.
>
> Any help is appreciated!
>
>
> John Olson
> 76 Edgemont
> Chicago, IL (currently in AZ desert looking to not bork my rear view
> situation. Also just now caught a tiny furry wire-chewing passenger in a
> snap trap)
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| Re: [GMCnet] Installing Ramco Mirrors in the desert [message #240108 is a reply to message #240106] |
Fri, 14 February 2014 22:54 |
John Olson
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9 minutes from question to answer. This list is amazing. Thanks Jim.
BTW, in support of our vendors, JimK delivered the package well even with a
complicated receiving address. Bolts, gaskets, and all parts needed. Thanks
again.
John Olson
76 Edgemont
Chicago, IL (currently in Dome Rock BLM)
On Fri, Feb 14, 2014 at 9:44 PM, Jim Kanomata <jimkanomata@gmail.com> wrote:
> John,
> If your unit has only the signal option, yes you can do as you described.
> Just seal any holes you might make to the inside wall, just in case.
> I'm sure you'll have more space now.
>
>
> On Fri, Feb 14, 2014 at 8:36 PM, John Olson <johnolsondesign@gmail.com
> >wrote:
>
> > Is the Ramco mirror install as simple as ratcheting out and in bolts?
> >
> > 1. Ratchet loose 4 bolts on existing stock mirrors. I assume these bolts
> > are held to MH by rivnuts or similar threaded inserts.
> >
> > 2. Remove stock mirrors, wrap in bubble wrap for any who want the assys
> and
> > frames (both mirrors are cracked.
> >
> > 3. Place gasket from JimK over hole pattern, place new Ramco mirror over
> > hole pattern, ratchet 4 bolts down tight.
> >
> >
> > We're located in Dome Rock BLM just outside of Quartzite today.
> >
> > I'll only have an hour or two away from work projects to accomplish this,
> > so want to make sure I don't loose a nut inside the frame or other
> > happenstance that leaves us mirrorless for a time.
> >
> > Actually, the mirror version is the turn signal model, but that wiring
> will
> > be accomplished later when I have more time. For now, I'll drill a .5"
> hole
> > centered in mount pattern, grommet the hole, and fish the wiring through.
> >
> > For the last month, I've been playing checkers inside our coach with the
> > rather large Ramco box, so would like to get at least that out of the way
> > while utilizing the larger, non-cracked mirror surface.
> >
> > Any help is appreciated!
> >
> >
> > John Olson
> > 76 Edgemont
> > Chicago, IL (currently in AZ desert looking to not bork my rear view
> > situation. Also just now caught a tiny furry wire-chewing passenger in a
> > snap trap)
> > _______________________________________________
> > GMCnet mailing list
> > Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
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> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
> http://www.appliedgmc.com
> 1-800-752-7502
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| Re: [GMCnet] Installing Ramco Mirrors in the desert [message #240189 is a reply to message #240174] |
Sat, 15 February 2014 18:53 |
Kingsley Coach
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Jim K.
Do you sell a tapered gasket to go between the GMC body and the base of
the mirror?
Tks
Mike in NS
On Sat, Feb 15, 2014 at 6:27 PM, Jim Kanomata <jimkanomata@gmail.com> wrote:
> 1973-77 are the counter sunk ones. 78 is not.
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> On Fri, Feb 14, 2014 at 9:55 PM, David H. Jarvis <jarvis210@shaw.ca>
> wrote:
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> > The Ramco mirrors I have came with a tapered adaptor plate.
> > --
> > "I've always been crazy, but it kept me from going insane"
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> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
> http://www.appliedgmc.com
> 1-800-752-7502
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