Can the door be recurved while it is still on the motor home?
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Darren,
If you're asking about a warped door heres a tip. My uncle's '73PD had a
very badly warped door when he got it due to wind catching it while opening
too many times. It stuck out a good inch at the bottom left corner and
almost appeared flat rather than curved. He and Chuck K. worked and worked
on it. Removed the window, used c-clamps and a come-a-long to try to bend it
back in shape. They worked on it for quite awhile. It helped alittle bit but
not nearly enough.
Finally, he had one person hold a 2x4, flat side, at the latch and close
the door on it. He got down on the ground, dug in good with his feet and
with his shoulder on the lower corner kept pushing the door till the corner
actually touched the frame. Removed the 2x4 and closed the door... still
needed more. Flipped the 2x4 on edge (seems like a long ways, doesn't it)
and repeated the process. Now the door is almost perfect (within an 1/8")
and atleast seals now. No window pulling, no nothin'. He is ordering a door
seal to finish up.
I'd probably never have thought of this. Funny, how the simple things
sometimes make the most sense...
Nate '75GB Omaha
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From: Darren Paget
Subject: GMC: Doors
Can the door be recurved while it is still on the motor home?
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>>>>>>>>>
If you're asking about a warped door heres a tip. My uncle's '73PD had a
very badly warped door when he got it due to wind catching it while opening
too many times. It stuck out a good inch at the bottom left corner and
almost appeared flat rather than curved. He and Chuck K. worked and worked
on it. Removed the window, used c-clamps and a come-a-long to try to bend it
back in shape. They worked on it for quite awhile. It helped alittle bit but
not nearly enough.
Finally, he had one person hold a 2x4, flat side, at the latch and close
the door on it. He got down on the ground, dug in good with his feet and
with his shoulder on the lower corner kept pushing the door till the corner
actually touched the frame. Removed the 2x4 and closed the door... still
needed more. Flipped the 2x4 on edge (seems like a long ways, doesn't it)
and repeated the process. Now the door is almost perfect (within an 1/8")
and atleast seals now. No window pulling, no nothin'. He is ordering a door
seal to finish up.
I'd probably never have thought of this. Funny, how the simple things
sometimes make the most sense...
Nate '75GB Omaha
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From: Darren Paget
Subject: GMC: Doors
Can the door be recurved while it is still on the motor home?
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Thanks Emery. I remember seeing the straighten article not that long ago but I
think it showed how to with the door removed. It would certainly be easier
without having to take it off. Please let me know what you find. Thanks
Darren
> Darren - yes it can be straightened while still hung. I have done this to
> mine sometime in the past. Most doors tend to flatten out and you can make a
> jig that fits over the top and on bottom of the door and then use a cable or
> chain puller (come-a-long) on the inside of the curve to bend the door back
> into shape. There was an article, probably 2 or 3 years ago, in a
> publication. Probably Motorhome Marketplace. This detailed a wooden piece
> that would be used at the top and bottom of the door to provide an anchor for
> the come-a-long and at the same time prevent damage to the door. When I get
> back to Santa Fe, I'll try to find the article and get back to you on it.
>
> Emery Stora
> 77 Kingsley
> Santa Fe NM
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think it showed how to with the door removed. It would certainly be easier
without having to take it off. Please let me know what you find. Thanks
Darren
> Darren - yes it can be straightened while still hung. I have done this to
> mine sometime in the past. Most doors tend to flatten out and you can make a
> jig that fits over the top and on bottom of the door and then use a cable or
> chain puller (come-a-long) on the inside of the curve to bend the door back
> into shape. There was an article, probably 2 or 3 years ago, in a
> publication. Probably Motorhome Marketplace. This detailed a wooden piece
> that would be used at the top and bottom of the door to provide an anchor for
> the come-a-long and at the same time prevent damage to the door. When I get
> back to Santa Fe, I'll try to find the article and get back to you on it.
>
> Emery Stora
> 77 Kingsley
> Santa Fe NM
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I do not think it is the body, as the coach only has 17.000 miles on it. I
suspect only the door because I know it was used an awful lot and not in the best
of circumstances. My biggest peeve is that I would like to recurve while it is
still on the beast. If this is possible I will be happy otherwise, only somewhat
happy. If you wouldn't mind checking your notes I would very much appreciate it.
Thanks. Darren
> In a message dated 7/3/99 11:31:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
>
> >
>
> Darren - You've probably read Rick Staples reply that a GMC service bulletin
> covered the info about straightening the door. I have the book of bulletins
> and can Xerox a copy of the door bulletin if you need it (when I get my GMC
> back from Buskirsks). You should also check the curvature of the side of the
> motorhome by the door latch side. If the side is bowed out so that there is
> a gap between the inside latch side door frame and the wood panel on the left
> side of the refrigerator you may have to fix that before you straighten the
> door. I posted some details about that some time ago and could repeat the
> info if you need it.
>
> Emery Stora
> 77 Kingsley
> Santa Fe, NM
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suspect only the door because I know it was used an awful lot and not in the best
of circumstances. My biggest peeve is that I would like to recurve while it is
still on the beast. If this is possible I will be happy otherwise, only somewhat
happy. If you wouldn't mind checking your notes I would very much appreciate it.
Thanks. Darren
> In a message dated 7/3/99 11:31:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
>
> >
>
> Darren - You've probably read Rick Staples reply that a GMC service bulletin
> covered the info about straightening the door. I have the book of bulletins
> and can Xerox a copy of the door bulletin if you need it (when I get my GMC
> back from Buskirsks). You should also check the curvature of the side of the
> motorhome by the door latch side. If the side is bowed out so that there is
> a gap between the inside latch side door frame and the wood panel on the left
> side of the refrigerator you may have to fix that before you straighten the
> door. I posted some details about that some time ago and could repeat the
> info if you need it.
>
> Emery Stora
> 77 Kingsley
> Santa Fe, NM
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Emery
I for one am interested in the method
used to correct the side curvature behind the refrig
TIA
Bob Morris
Jayhawk
74 Elganza SE
Cortland NY
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>
> You should also check the curvature of the side of the
> motorhome by the door latch side. If the side is bowed out so that there
is
> a gap between the inside latch side door frame and the wood panel on the
left
> side of the refrigerator you may have to fix that before you straighten
the
> door. I posted some details about that some time ago and could repeat the
> info if you need it.
>
I for one am interested in the method
used to correct the side curvature behind the refrig
TIA
Bob Morris
Jayhawk
74 Elganza SE
Cortland NY
snip
>
> You should also check the curvature of the side of the
> motorhome by the door latch side. If the side is bowed out so that there
is
> a gap between the inside latch side door frame and the wood panel on the
left
> side of the refrigerator you may have to fix that before you straighten
the
> door. I posted some details about that some time ago and could repeat the
> info if you need it.
>
I have the same problem. How about a copy? Bill Crowell, 3715 Austin
Dr. Columbus, Ga. 31909. Thanks.
> Thanks Emery. I remember seeing the straighten
> article not that long ago but I
> think it showed how to with the door removed. It
> would certainly be easier
> without having to take it off. Please let me know
> what you find. Thanks
> Darren
>
>
> > Darren - yes it can be straightened while still
> hung. I have done this to
> > mine sometime in the past. Most doors tend to
> flatten out and you can make a
> > jig that fits over the top and on bottom of the
> door and then use a cable or
> > chain puller (come-a-long) on the inside of the
> curve to bend the door back
> > into shape. There was an article, probably 2 or 3
> years ago, in a
> > publication. Probably Motorhome Marketplace.
> This detailed a wooden piece
> > that would be used at the top and bottom of the
> door to provide an anchor for
> > the come-a-long and at the same time prevent
> damage to the door. When I get
> > back to Santa Fe, I'll try to find the article and
> get back to you on it.
> >
> > Emery Stora
> > 77 Kingsley
> > Santa Fe NM
>
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> Thanks Emery. I remember seeing the straighten
> article not that long ago but I
> think it showed how to with the door removed. It
> would certainly be easier
> without having to take it off. Please let me know
> what you find. Thanks
> Darren
>
>
> > Darren - yes it can be straightened while still
> hung. I have done this to
> > mine sometime in the past. Most doors tend to
> flatten out and you can make a
> > jig that fits over the top and on bottom of the
> door and then use a cable or
> > chain puller (come-a-long) on the inside of the
> curve to bend the door back
> > into shape. There was an article, probably 2 or 3
> years ago, in a
> > publication. Probably Motorhome Marketplace.
> This detailed a wooden piece
> > that would be used at the top and bottom of the
> door to provide an anchor for
> > the come-a-long and at the same time prevent
> damage to the door. When I get
> > back to Santa Fe, I'll try to find the article and
> get back to you on it.
> >
> > Emery Stora
> > 77 Kingsley
> > Santa Fe NM
>
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Thanks Heinz. Now I just have to make the darn thing. Good concept though. Darren
> Many moons ago I had the door adjusted. I think it was at Buskirk, pre-Cinnebar or it might've been elsewhere:
>
> They had a gizzmo with U-shaped arms and at right angle to that a "johnson" bar.
>
> Kinda like a tuning fork but the handle was at right angle and of course the top was so that one arm would be in the middle of the door and the other a few inches from top or bottom (depending where the 'bending' was to take place).
>
> 5 minutes later the door fit.... all done while in place. Of course the 'arms" had mega packing on them so as to do no damage nor leave marks.
>
> Heinz
>
> ----Original Message-----
> >From: Bill Crowell
> >To: gmcmotorhome
> >Subject: Re: GMC: Doors
> >Reply-To: gmcmotorhome
> >Date: Monday, July 05, 1999 3:04 PM
> >
> >I have the same problem. How about a copy? Bill Crowell, 3715 Austin
> >Dr. Columbus, Ga. 31909. Thanks.
> >
> >> Thanks Emery. I remember seeing the straighten
> >> article not that long ago but I
> >> think it showed how to with the door removed. It
> >> would certainly be easier
> >> without having to take it off. Please let me know
> >> what you find. Thanks
> >> Darren
> >>
> >>
> >> > Darren - yes it can be straightened while still
> >> hung. I have done this to
> >> > mine sometime in the past. Most doors tend to
> >> flatten out and you can make a
> >> > jig that fits over the top and on bottom of the
> >> door and then use a cable or
> >> > chain puller (come-a-long) on the inside of the
> >> curve to bend the door back
> >> > into shape. There was an article, probably 2 or 3
> >> years ago, in a
> >> > publication. Probably Motorhome Marketplace.
> >> This detailed a wooden piece
> >> > that would be used at the top and bottom of the
> >> door to provide an anchor for
> >> > the come-a-long and at the same time prevent
> >> damage to the door. When I get
> >> > back to Santa Fe, I'll try to find the article and
> >> get back to you on it.
> >> >
> >> > Emery Stora
> >> > 77 Kingsley
> >> > Santa Fe NM
> >>
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> Many moons ago I had the door adjusted. I think it was at Buskirk, pre-Cinnebar or it might've been elsewhere:
>
> They had a gizzmo with U-shaped arms and at right angle to that a "johnson" bar.
>
> Kinda like a tuning fork but the handle was at right angle and of course the top was so that one arm would be in the middle of the door and the other a few inches from top or bottom (depending where the 'bending' was to take place).
>
> 5 minutes later the door fit.... all done while in place. Of course the 'arms" had mega packing on them so as to do no damage nor leave marks.
>
> Heinz
>
> ----Original Message-----
> >From: Bill Crowell
> >To: gmcmotorhome
> >Subject: Re: GMC: Doors
> >Reply-To: gmcmotorhome
> >Date: Monday, July 05, 1999 3:04 PM
> >
> >I have the same problem. How about a copy? Bill Crowell, 3715 Austin
> >Dr. Columbus, Ga. 31909. Thanks.
> >
> >> Thanks Emery. I remember seeing the straighten
> >> article not that long ago but I
> >> think it showed how to with the door removed. It
> >> would certainly be easier
> >> without having to take it off. Please let me know
> >> what you find. Thanks
> >> Darren
> >>
> >>
> >> > Darren - yes it can be straightened while still
> >> hung. I have done this to
> >> > mine sometime in the past. Most doors tend to
> >> flatten out and you can make a
> >> > jig that fits over the top and on bottom of the
> >> door and then use a cable or
> >> > chain puller (come-a-long) on the inside of the
> >> curve to bend the door back
> >> > into shape. There was an article, probably 2 or 3
> >> years ago, in a
> >> > publication. Probably Motorhome Marketplace.
> >> This detailed a wooden piece
> >> > that would be used at the top and bottom of the
> >> door to provide an anchor for
> >> > the come-a-long and at the same time prevent
> >> damage to the door. When I get
> >> > back to Santa Fe, I'll try to find the article and
> >> get back to you on it.
> >> >
> >> > Emery Stora
> >> > 77 Kingsley
> >> > Santa Fe NM
> >>
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