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Fri, 16 October 2009 08:35

steve n

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Re: [GMCnet] Louvers [message #60304 is a reply to message #60301]

Fri, 16 October 2009 08:52

Dennis S

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Steve,
I seem to remember they were on Bill Bryant's coach -- but can not find the photos.
As for effectiveness -- some say a vent in the wheel well liner works just as well.

Dennis

steve n wrote on Fri, 16 October 2009 08:35

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Re: [GMCnet] Louvers [message #60306 is a reply to message #60301]

Fri, 16 October 2009 09:05

Dennis S

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Steve,
I found the old thread and the post by Bill -- but the photo link shows no photo in the database.

Dennis

http://gmc.mybirdfeeder.net/GMCforum/index.php?t=msg&goto=46373&rid=904&srch=engine+compartment+vent#msg_46373

steve n wrote on Fri, 16 October 2009 08:35

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Re: [GMCnet] Louvers [message #60309 is a reply to message #60306]

Fri, 16 October 2009 09:42

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Sometime awhile back, I ran across some pics of a GMC with Corvette side louvers (at least I think they were (1980 or so) Corvette - at my age the memory isn't as great as it never was) - They were, as I recall, painted to match the coach color and looked pretty good (again as I recall).

The pics were posted on the GMC Motorhome Photo Archive - I tried to find them yesterday but for some reason couldn't come up with those pics.

I guess my question is two-fold...Does anyone remember exactly where those pics are located or anyone have any info on that type of installation, and secondly, are/were those louvers as effective as the ones sold by Jim K or Jim Bounds.

Steve Nowak
'78 Center Kitchen Royale

Sorry about that. Was cleaning up some of the stuff in the photo area that I thought was of little interest. I just put it back, chech the link below.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5293

Yes they are from early 80's Corvette. They are plastic and I painted them body color. Ordered them from a Chevy dealer and wanted a more "automotive look" rather than a "boat look", just personal preferance.

Another thing I did was to add a 4" fresh air (dryer) duct from the bottom lower left radiator frame ending at the rear of the engine (near the distributor) to hopefully supply cool air to the TBI electronics mounted on the rear step.

Any questions, just ask.

Bill Bryant
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1914 Ford (owned 70 years)
1965 Corvette (owned 39 years)
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Re: [GMCnet] Louvers [message #60310 is a reply to message #60309]

Fri, 16 October 2009 09:48

Mr ERFisher

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Always risky business, there are 843.5 of us out here, and every time you
delete, move, change a pix, the link changes, and our web pages go dark.
Awesome responsibility isn't it, being tooooo neat ;>)

and you thought that was *YOUR* photo site

gene

> Sorry about that. Was cleaning up some of the stuff in the photo area that
> I thought was of little interest. I just put it back, chech the link below.
>

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Re: [GMCnet] Louvers [message #60311 is a reply to message #60301]

Fri, 16 October 2009 10:05

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Re: [GMCnet] Louvers [message #60320 is a reply to message #60301]

Fri, 16 October 2009 12:16

Tin Gerbil

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Steve;
I have an uninstalled NOS set of those vents that appear to be identical
to the ones on my 1984 BlueWater 19' boat. All the marine suppliers
seem to have them.
Gordon

fluffyms wrote:
> Sometime awhile back, I ran across some pics of a GMC with Corvette
> side louvers (at least I think they were (1980 or so) Corvette - at
> my age the memory isn't as great as it never was) - They were, as I
> recall, painted to match the coach color and looked pretty good
> (again as I recall).
>
> The pics were posted on the GMC Motorhome Photo Archive - I tried to
> find them yesterday but for some reason couldn't come up with those
> pics.
>
> I guess my question is two-fold...Does anyone remember exactly where
> those pics are located or anyone have any info on that type of
> installation, and secondly, are/were those louvers as effective as
> the ones sold by Jim K or Jim Bounds.
>
> Steve Nowak '78 Center Kitchen Royale
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Re: [GMCnet] Louvers [message #60340 is a reply to message #60311]

Fri, 16 October 2009 16:32

bryant374

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Bill -

Thanks for the info & link....Looked at it and it's the site (photo's) that I remembered seeing. They really look great. I assume they work OK and weren't a chore to install.
Am going to order a set and hopefully can get the proper paint color to match.
Thanks again.

Steve Nowak
'78 Royale Center Kitchen

Steve,
You may not want to paint them. They are black, I left them that way for a while and they looked fine, just decided to have them blend in a bit more.

To install, cut hole (as high as possible) to fit louver carefully. One side of louver has a lip that will hold that end. I just made 2 clips that use the existing holes and clamp it from the inside. Very simple and works great.

Bill Bryant
PO 1976~PB (owned 34 years)
1914 Ford (owned 70 years)
1965 Corvette (owned 39 years)
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Re: [GMCnet] Louvers [message #60351 is a reply to message #60340]

Fri, 16 October 2009 18:13

USAussie

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G'day,

I have a pair of the SS vents I got from Jim B but quite frankly I really
didn't like the look of the SS stuck in the side of the coach and intended
to paint them to make them "disappear." I was concerned with the paint
sticking to the SS so I figured I'd grit blast them first.

I was on the West Marine website and stumbled on to these:

http://tinyurl.com/yfopmc5

As you can see they are the same as the SS ones but made of plastic which
could be painted without going through the grit blasting.

An added bonus is that they are CHEAP!

Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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Re: [GMCnet] Louvers [message #60363 is a reply to message #60301]

Fri, 16 October 2009 20:10

olddog

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There was an after market product for a 38 Chev that fitted on the front fender just above the bumper they were Chrome and was nice. That I am going to try. They look almost like the Corvette. Jack the olddog

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Re: [GMCnet] Louvers [message #60366 is a reply to message #60351]

Fri, 16 October 2009 21:08

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Robert Mueller wrote on Fri, 16 October 2009 18:13

I was on the West Marine website and stumbled on to these:

http://tinyurl.com/yfopmc5

As you can see they are the same as the SS ones but made of plastic which
could be painted without going through the grit blasting.

An added bonus is that they are CHEAP!

Rob Mueller

They are cheap...but...shipping.... Gad!! Think I'll wait till I get into their store and buy them.

Larry

78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.

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Re: [GMCnet] Louvers [message #60372 is a reply to message #60366]

Fri, 16 October 2009 21:30

USAussie

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Larry,

I ran the cursor over the Shipping Information and the following popped up:

U.S. Domestic Orders
Free Buy Online - Ship to Store (details below)
$9.95 Ground
$19.95 2-Day
$29.95 Next Day
$39.95 Next Day AM (by phone only)*
$49.95 Saturday Delivery (by phone only)*

Ten bucks ain't bad or am I just numb due to what I it costs me to get stuff
sent to Australia?

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Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
'75 Avion - USA - The Parts Coach TZE 365V100324

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Robert Mueller wrote on Fri, 16 October 2009 18:13
> I was on the West Marine website and stumbled on to these:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/yfopmc5
>
> As you can see they are the same as the SS ones but made of plastic which
> could be painted without going through the grit blasting.
>
> An added bonus is that they are CHEAP!
>
> Rob Mueller

They are cheap...but...shipping.... Gad!! Think I'll wait till I get into
their store and buy them.
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Menomonie, WI.
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Re: [GMCnet] Louvers [message #60377 is a reply to message #60372]

Fri, 16 October 2009 22:07

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has anyone looked into the vents on the sides of those big Sterling trucks?

like this;
http://www.blogcdn.com/green.autoblog.com/media/2008/05/sterling-natural-gas-truck.jpg

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Re: [GMCnet] Louvers [message #60390 is a reply to message #60377]

Fri, 16 October 2009 23:19

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Wow - are those vents, or service ports?

Larry Davick
The Mystery Machine

On Oct 16, 2009, at 8:07 PM, Keith V wrote:

>
>
> has anyone looked into the vents on the sides of those big Sterling
> trucks?
>
> like this;
> http://www.blogcdn.com/green.autoblog.com/media/2008/05/sterling-
> natural-gas-truck.jpg
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Re: [GMCnet] Louvers [message #60396 is a reply to message #60372]

Sat, 17 October 2009 00:08

Tin Gerbil

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I send them to Pete and he can put them in one of his boxes?
Gordon

Rob Mueller wrote:
> Larry,
>
> I ran the cursor over the Shipping Information and the following popped up:
>
> U.S. Domestic Orders
> Free Buy Online - Ship to Store (details below)
> $9.95 Ground
> $19.95 2-Day
> $29.95 Next Day
> $39.95 Next Day AM (by phone only)*
> $49.95 Saturday Delivery (by phone only)*
>
> Ten bucks ain't bad or am I just numb due to what I it costs me to get stuff
> sent to Australia?
>
> Regards,
> Rob Mueller
> Sydney, Australia
> '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
> '75 Avion - USA - The Parts Coach TZE 365V100324
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Larry
> Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2009 1:08 PM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
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>
> Robert Mueller wrote on Fri, 16 October 2009 18:13
>> I was on the West Marine website and stumbled on to these:
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/yfopmc5
>>
>> As you can see they are the same as the SS ones but made of plastic which
>> could be painted without going through the grit blasting.
>>
>> An added bonus is that they are CHEAP!
>>
>> Rob Mueller
>
>
> They are cheap...but...shipping.... Gad!! Think I'll wait till I get into
> their store and buy them.
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Re: [GMCnet] Louvers [message #60447 is a reply to message #60301]

Sat, 17 October 2009 16:53

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Hey Rob, The ones from West are just a tad too long. One fin has been cut out and the flanges have been trimmed off.

Looking good but way more hassle than it's worth.

I'd go the vette route if I do it again. There is a guy on eBay selling re-pro 80's louvers in the $40. range.

Pete 74 Canyon Lands 26' "Emery"

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Sat, 17 October 2009 16:56

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Oh,
West Marine had only had 1 in stock. Had to order.

Pete 74 Canyon Lands 26' "Emery"

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Re: [GMCnet] Louvers [message #60454 is a reply to message #60448]

Sat, 17 October 2009 17:39

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Pete,

I'm confused!

Sorry,
Rob Mueller
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Oh,
West Marine had only had 1 in stock. Had to order.
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Hey Rob, The ones from West are just a tad too long. One fin has been cut
out and the flanges have been trimmed off.

Looking good but way more hassle than it's worth.

I'd go the vette route if I do it again. There is a guy on eBay selling
re-pro 80's louvers in the $40. range.
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Re: [GMCnet] Louvers [message #60510 is a reply to message #60301]

Sun, 18 October 2009 05:36

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Bill -

Ordered a pair yesterday. Should have them in a couple of days.

I think I'll try them without painting just to see what kind of appearance they present in the black color. - For some reason, I just didn't care for the 'look' of the chrome (or chrome plated plastic) as much as the ones you put on your coach. I was trying to find something that was 'different'.

Thanks again,

Steve Nowak
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Re: [GMCnet] Louvers [message #60575 is a reply to message #60301]

Sun, 18 October 2009 19:20

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Hey Rob, Sorry for any confusion. Both West Marines in town only had 1 louver in stock and no idea when another would be coming in to make a pair. Everything about them was too big. Will post some pics soon.

Pete 74 Canyon Lands 26' "Emery"

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