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Sat, 30 May 2015 01:24  |
bhayes
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Our coach has (well, had) a piece of Formica covering the wall behind the stove. The electrical outlet was missing in that area, so I tried to peek behind the Formica and ended up cracking it. (But I did find the old broken outlet behind it.)
What do folks put up in that area? I was thinking I could screw some flexible thin plywood to the aluminum supports, which would match the wall's curvature, and then glue a covering (such as vinyl flooring or maybe Formica again) onto it. I don't think putting a piece of Formica there again is an option because it's flimsy and wouldn't support the electrical outlet.
Thoughts?
Bryan Hayes
'76 Eleganza II
Salt Lake City, Utah
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| Re: What to do with the wall behind the stove? [message #278692 is a reply to message #278689] |
Sat, 30 May 2015 01:48  |
Adrien G.
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bhayes wrote on Sat, 30 May 2015 01:24Our coach has (well, had) a piece of Formica covering the wall behind the stove. The electrical outlet was missing in that area, so I tried to peek behind the Formica and ended up cracking it. (But I did find the old broken outlet behind it.)
What do folks put up in that area? I was thinking I could screw some flexible thin plywood to the aluminum supports, which would match the wall's curvature, and then glue a covering (such as vinyl flooring or maybe Formica again) onto it. I don't think putting a piece of Formica there again is an option because it's flimsy and wouldn't support the electrical outlet.
Thoughts? .
I used 3/16 plywood and Formica. Pick a sheet that's bowed or give it a bow, the lip on top will hold it, some screws at the bottom.
I'm redoing the galley module so the back was easy. You may have more of a challenge putting it in.
Adrien & Jenny Genesoto
75 Glenbrook (26-3) Mods LS3.70 FD / Reaction Sys / 80mm Front&Intermidiate / Hydroboost / 16" Tires / Frame Rebuild / Interior Rebuild
Yuba City,Ca. Text 530-nine-3-three-3-nine-nine-6
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| Re: What to do with the wall behind the stove? [message #278721 is a reply to message #278689] |
Sat, 30 May 2015 11:18 |
Carl S.
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Bryan,
I screwed a piece of 1/4" plywood over the backsplash, primered it, and attached vinyl floor tiles to it. The tiles I used were self stick, but I still had issues with them coming loose in the heat. I ended up having to use contact cement to keep them adhered to the backing. The ONLY thing I don't like about the long term result is that the tiles seem to have shrunk a little, leaving gaps between them. I will eventually get around to filling the gaps with latex sealant and all will be well.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/counter-top-2c-etc/p40839-completed-backsplash.html
Not to hijack the thread, but we are planning a trip to Utah this Spring and are looking for a campground recommendation for the Logan area.
Thanks,
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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Sat, 30 May 2015 14:54 |
Carl S.
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bhayes wrote on Sat, 30 May 2015 11:23Thanks for the tips, everyone. Carl, I don't get up to Logan that often, but I have some friends that live there. I'll see if they have any recommendations and PM you.
Thanks Bryan. We'll be staying in SLC for a fee days as well, at the KOA.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] What to do with the wall behind the stove? [message #278735 is a reply to message #278689] |
Sat, 30 May 2015 16:39 |
Ken Henderson
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I put FRP (the "commercial bathroom tile") from Lowes on the kitchen walls
(and shower) in '98. Contact cemented to tileboard. The corner seams were
carefully fitted and caulked with a matching acrylic caulk. The walls still
look like new and there are no joint cracks. If they've ever needed
cleaning, it was super easy.
Ken H.
On Sat, May 30, 2015 at 2:24 AM, Bryan Hayes wrote:
> Our coach has (well, had) a piece of Formica covering the wall behind the
> stove. The electrical outlet was missing in that area, so I tried to peek
> behind the Formica and ended up cracking it. (But I did find the old
> broken outlet behind it.)
>
> What do folks put up in that area? I was thinking I could screw some
> flexible thin plywood to the aluminum supports, which would match the wall's
> curvature, and then glue a covering (such as vinyl flooring or maybe
> Formica again) onto it. I don't think putting a piece of Formica there
> again is
> an option because it's flimsy and wouldn't support the electrical outlet.
>
> Thoughts?
> --
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| Re: What to do with the wall behind the stove? [message #278778 is a reply to message #278748] |
Sun, 31 May 2015 12:29 |
Joe Weir
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JShot wrote on Sat, 30 May 2015 20:50Bryan,
Here's what we did:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/kitchen-rehab/p29518-031.html
John, what are the window openings trimmed with?
76 Birchaven - "Wicked Mistress" - New engine, trans, alum radiator, brakes, Sully airbags, fuel lines, seats, adult beverage center... those Coachmen guys were really thinking about us second hand owners by including that beverage center...
Columbia, SC.
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| Re: What to do with the wall behind the stove? [message #278802 is a reply to message #278778] |
Sun, 31 May 2015 19:39 |
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JShot
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Joe Weir wrote on Sun, 31 May 2015 13:29JShot wrote on Sat, 30 May 2015 20:50Bryan,
Here's what we did:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/kitchen-rehab/p29518-031.html
John, what are the window openings trimmed with?
That's a rubber, or vinyl strip (not sure which), that snaps into the aluminum channel pieces that hold the windows in the coach. It's a 1978 Royale, and I don't know if it's particular to upfitted transmodes (Coachmen, in this case), or other models. The pieces came with the coach.
John Shotwell
Ridgeville Corners, OH
78 Royale Center Kitchen
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| Re: What to do with the wall behind the stove? [message #278803 is a reply to message #278689] |
Sun, 31 May 2015 19:56 |
Steve
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Looks like the window trim on my 78 Royale. One continuous rubber like gasket with the joint at the top center of the window.
1978 GMC Royal
Eastern Pennslyvania
1968 Chevrolet C20 396 Camper Special
1969 Chevrolet C20 Camper Special
1985 Buick Electra Park Avenue
1992 Camaro 25th Anniversary Heretage Edition Black
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| Re: [GMCnet] What to do with the wall behind the stove? [message #278805 is a reply to message #278802] |
Sun, 31 May 2015 21:13 |
emerystora
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That strip was put in by the GM factory on all 77 and 78 models. It might have been on some 76. The Hehr windows purchased by GM came with that trim.
Coachman nut have used the same windows.
Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO
> On May 31, 2015, at 6:39 PM, John Shotwell wrote:
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> Joe Weir wrote on Sun, 31 May 2015 13:29
>> JShot wrote on Sat, 30 May 2015 20:50
>>> Bryan,
>>> Here's what we did:
>>>
>>> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/kitchen-rehab/p29518-031.html
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>> John, what are the window openings trimmed with?
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> That's a rubber, or vinyl strip (not sure which), that snaps into the aluminum channel pieces that hold the windows in the coach. It's a 1978 Royale,
> and I don't know if it's particular to upfitted transmodes (Coachmen, in this case), or other models. The pieces came with the coach.
> --
> John Shotwell
> Ridgeville Corners, OH
> 78 Royale Center Kitchen
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| Re: What to do with the wall behind the stove? [message #278810 is a reply to message #278802] |
Mon, 01 June 2015 05:44 |
Joe Weir
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Looks good. Yet another reason to go with a later model. My birch came with the 8 piece biodegradable window frames
76 Birchaven - "Wicked Mistress" - New engine, trans, alum radiator, brakes, Sully airbags, fuel lines, seats, adult beverage center... those Coachmen guys were really thinking about us second hand owners by including that beverage center...
Columbia, SC.
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| Re: What to do with the wall behind the stove? [message #278828 is a reply to message #278810] |
Mon, 01 June 2015 11:32 |
nchapekis
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There are much better alternatives available today than the factory rubber stripping from 77 and 78. Go to www.trimlock.com, or better yet, just call Jim Bounds at the Co-op. He can set you up with the right type and the exact amount you'll need based on your floor plan.
Nick Chapekis
Ypsilanti, MI
former owner - 78 Kingsley
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