Beltline

[tony]

Is there a joint under the beltline on these motorhomes or is that strictly
decorative? I ask because in my GMC quest, I've seen several where they
appear to have some de-lamination below the beltline.

I found myself chuckling at the thought that this is a bumper to ward off
careless parking spot, door dingers. Who would park next to such a curious
beast?

Tony
​ Bennett
​Seeker of GMC,​

Watkinsville, GA​

 

[powwerjon]

Tony,
The rub strip on the “belt line” in the 73 thru late 76 cover a gap where the upper and lower body tie together. The very late 76 and 77 & 78 the gap was covered up with an aluminum strip even though the rub strip was still used which was pretty useless anyway as it is way too high. So including myself have or will use a 1/8” X 2” aluminum strip to cover the area and allow the rub strip to be eliminated.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/topeka-gmc-paint-job/p7822.html

The new paint jobs look so much better (IMPO) without the rub strip.

J.R. Wright
GMC GreatLaker
GMCGL Tech Editor
GMC Eastern States Charter Member
GMCMI
78 Buskirk 30' Stretch
1975 Avion (Under Reconstruction)
Michigan On location in Tucson

>
> Is there a joint under the belt line on these motorhomes or is that strictly
> decorative? I ask because in my GMC quest, I've seen several where they
> appear to have some de-lamination below the belt line.
>
> I found myself chuckling at the thought that this is a bumper to ward off
> careless parking spot, door dingers. Who would park next to such a curious
> beast?
>
> Tony
> ​ Bennett
> ​Seeker of GMC,​
>
> Watkinsville, GA​
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[d c *mac* macdonald]

I guess the "utility" of the rub strip depends upon the height
of a possibly offending vehicle. My coach is next to my 1999
GMC pickup and the rubber strip is perfectly located to stop
any possible dings from the door of my pickup!

Maybe a second protective strip a foot lower is in order for
shorter vehicles ? ? ?

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> From: powwerjon
> Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 13:14:58 -0700
> To: gmclist
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Beltline
>
> Tony,
> The rub strip on the “belt line” in the 73 thru late 76 cover a gap where the upper and lower body tie together. The very late 76 and 77 & 78 the gap was covered up with an aluminum strip even though the rub strip was still used which was pretty useless anyway as it is way too high. So including myself have or will use a 1/8” X 2” aluminum strip to cover the area and allow the rub strip to be eliminated.
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/topeka-gmc-paint-job/p7822.html
>
> The new paint jobs look so much better (IMPO) without the rub strip.
>
> J.R. Wright
> GMC GreatLaker
> GMCGL Tech Editor
> GMC Eastern States Charter Member
> GMCMI
> 78 Buskirk 30' Stretch
> 1975 Avion (Under Reconstruction)
> Michigan On location in Tucson

 

[robert mueller]

G'day,

The upper aluminum panels and lower fiberglass panels are pop riveted / screwed to the belt line extrusion on the 73-76 coach.

On the late 76 and 77 & 78 coaches the extrusion is "H" shaped and the aluminum and fiberglass panels slot into the top and bottom
of the "H" which is much mo betta! I think they are epoxied in; however, they may be retained with screws and or pop rivets as well;
I can't remember.

Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic