Avion Shower Module

I sniffed a little Mueller there. What up Rob!?

Sully
Bellevue wa

On Sat, Jan 9, 2021 at 6:18 PM Larry via Gmclist
wrote:

> > G'day, I've read this entire thread and it appears J.R. Wright has
> provided all the info you need to replace the galley kitchen and bathroom
> > plumbing without removing the shower. I removed the shower module in the
> GMC I have in Sydney and it was a lot of work and not easy.
>
> Hey Rob,
> Good to see you back!
> --
> Larry
> 78 Royale w/500 Caddy
> Menomonie, WI.
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If Rob sent a message to the Phorum, we've got an email disconnect again,
'cause I haven't gotten it.

Ken H.

On Sat, Jan 9, 2021 at 9:18 PM Larry via Gmclist
wrote:

> > G'day, I've read this entire thread and it appears J.R. Wright has
> provided all the info you need to replace the galley kitchen and bathroom
> > plumbing without removing the shower. I removed the shower module in the
> GMC I have in Sydney and it was a lot of work and not easy.
>
> Hey Rob,
> Good to see you back!
> --
> Larry
> 78 Royale w/500 Caddy
> Menomonie, WI.
>
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> If Rob sent a message to the Phorum, we've got an email disconnect again,
> 'cause I haven't gotten it.

Just verified: The forum has a message, I didn't receive Rob's message
from the forum via mail either :-(

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Best regards

Olly Schmidt
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'76a 26' Eleganza II - Virginia, US
'73 23' Sequoia - Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
 
Thank you for the advice on cleaning the fiberglas. I love my wife of 29 years with all of my heart, including her prissy-ness. I think she dislikes
it because it looks old and yellowed. If Mr. Clean doesn’t work, I may try painting it, since there’s no replacement module. Anyone have any
advice on how to restore it to like new?
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Rehabbing a 1975 GMC Avion
 
Show her some new RV Class A motorhomes. Include the window sticker. Big
$$$$. Payments for several years. 14% interest, depreciation of 20% as soon
as you drive it off the lot. That old bath module will be much easier to
sell to her.
But, failing that, find some really good paint that is compatible with
the shower module, mask it off very carefully and make sure you super clean
the surfaces and have it dust free and very dry. Pick a light, bright
color, one that she likes. Do a good job. She should like it.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon

On Sun, Jan 10, 2021, 2:41 PM Robert Cowan via Gmclist <

> Thank you for the advice on cleaning the fiberglas. I love my wife of 29
> years with all of my heart, including her prissy-ness. I think she dislikes
> it because it looks old and yellowed. If Mr. Clean doesn’t work, I may
> try painting it, since there’s no replacement module. Anyone have any
> advice on how to restore it to like new?
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> Rehabbing a 1975 GMC Avion
>
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Absolutely hilarious. I will skip the shopping spree and opt for the second choice. If anyone has experience with restoring fiberglas shower, please
let me know. Thank you all for your contributions. This has been great. Blessings to you all
Rc
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Rehabbing a 1975 GMC Avion
 
Another thought to make the shower more acceptable is natural light. Not sure how Avion fan/light is setup, but many have said a fantastic fan (and
its resultant brightening) make the bath better.
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1975 Glenbrook, 1978 Royale rear bath
Raleigh, NC
 
Installing a bigger and better light/vent fan is pretty easy. Standard 14" unit will fit. You might need to check before you cut anything, if there is
a pod or the roof rails might cause a problem with your proposed location. I installed a newer small fan in one of my Avion's bathroom. Measure twice,
cut once LOL.
There are commercial companies that will spray/recoat the bath interior. Senior moment is failing to bring the names from my aged brain. I had a bath
redone in a house that I sold. It really looked excellent when they got finished. Job in the Avion should only take 1/2 day.
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2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
 
RC, Somebody posted photos of installing a Fantastic Fan in an Avion but for the life of me I can't remember who! Anybody remember?

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Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
 
The current fan is pitiful. I will definitely add a fan installation to my upgrade-todo list.

I have to think about a skylight, since space is so limited. Natural light would help make the space seem bigger and more comfortable.

I went online and found a post that showed how to clean and restore a fiberglass shower with borax and vinegar, which I plan to buy today or
tomorrow

Rc
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Rehabbing a 1975 GMC Avion
 
Jim K sells a dandy looking fan with LED light that would be good for the bathroom if you don’t want to cut a big hole for the fantastic fan.

Larry Davick
1976 Palm Beach
Fremont, Ca
 
> Thank you for the advice on cleaning the fiberglas. I love my wife of 29 years with all of my heart, including her prissy-ness. I think she
> dislikes it because it looks old and yellowed. If Mr. Clean doesn’t work, I may try painting it, since there’s no replacement module. Anyone
> have any advice on how to restore it to like new?

Robert,

The only thing I have done with shower modules is use them, but I can't begin to tell you how many yards of fiberglass I have cleaned and rejuvenated.
The surface is undoubtedly something call Gel-coat. This is just a color finish for the laminate. Its surface goes dark with age. So, go to a boat
store and see what they have to brighten up old fiberglass. Do not try to sand it, the Gelcoat is only 3~5 mills (0.003~5") thick.

If that doesn't work, I can be painted. The best paints are really expensive and difficult/dangerous to handle, but you don't need those. To bad you
can't actually buy a badger brush any more.

Matt
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Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
 
Thank you Dennis for the pics of the installed fan. It looks like it will move a lot of air. I will look at Jim’s fan but from what I hear about
coach smells, I think I’ll need the one that moves the most air ;)

Matt, After you have restored the shower, how long does it typically take to yellow again?

Does anyone have a way to contact Dean Hansen, who Bdub says lives in Fremont, CA? I would love to connect with him and see his coach
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Rehabbing a 1975 GMC Avion
 
>
> Matt, After you have restored the shower, how long does it typically take to yellow again?
>
> Does anyone have a way to contact Dean Hansen, who Bdub says lives in Fremont, CA? I would love to connect with him and see his coach

Robert,

On the exterior of a boat, it will look good for 3 or 4 years. That is out in the sun. I suspect the shower maybe longer.

Hang around a while more, Dean writes here from time to time.

Matt
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Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
 
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