Glacier Interior Refresh

ted schurman

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I have a 1973 Glacier which I've had since new. It has been off the
road for the last few years. Along with a long list of mechanical
items I plan to refresh the interior. No major changes, just new carpet
and mini blinds to replace the curtains. In removing the seats
I found plenty of water damage to parts of the seats and wall panels.

A few questions: any suggestions regarding the carpets or blinds ?
What is a reasonable price ? Any idea where I can obtain the woodgrain
wall board or at least wood grain contact paper that will match the
original. My present plan is to use plastic laminate (formica). Just
loose with perhaps some insulation glued to it. It is a little brittle
but should be OK.

Thanks for any suggestions.
Ted Schurman
 
Ted,
I use 1/2" metal micro mini blinds with vertical valences to hold the
blind close to the curved wall. The valence should be upholstered on
the inside to cut down on raddles. You should be able to order them
from a local interior decorator. I use Graber brand. If oyu're
interested I'll be happy to give you the blind sizes to shop price.

I just finished a Palm Beach and laid vinyl sheet goods from the door to
the galley, looks pretty good. The rest of the floor is covered first
with 1/2" foam rubber (no rebond) then a good quality thick weave
carpet. I kick & stretch the main floor and hall, but not the driver/
pass. area, too many angles!

I too use formica type material on the side walls and laminate it to
1/8" cabinet grade luan plywood. That gives it good strength and helps
hold the shape. On anything in the interior, use only I high temp.
adhesive not just laminet glue. The hot summer days will play havok on
regular glue. I use a Weldwood Landau top adhesive and have had good
results.

Doing interior renovations in not rocket science but there are many
lessons to learn as you go. Take your time, don't cut corners, you will
pay for it later!

If I can be of further help, please let me know.

Jim Bounds www.gmccoop.com


>
> I have a 1973 Glacier which I've had since new. It has been off the
> road for the last few years. Along with a long list of mechanical
> items I plan to refresh the interior. No major changes, just new carpet
> and mini blinds to replace the curtains. In removing the seats
> I found plenty of water damage to parts of the seats and wall panels.
>
> A few questions: any suggestions regarding the carpets or blinds ?
> What is a reasonable price ? Any idea where I can obtain the woodgrain
> wall board or at least wood grain contact paper that will match the
> original. My present plan is to use plastic laminate (formica). Just
> loose with perhaps some insulation glued to it. It is a little brittle
> but should be OK.
>
> Thanks for any suggestions.
> Ted Schurman
 
JIM
Good morning!
Question:
Does the plywood floor need any special prep before
installing the vinyl sheet goods and what type of glue do you recommend?
Hermann

>
> Ted,
> I use 1/2" metal micro mini blinds with vertical valences to hold the
> blind close to the curved wall. The valence should be upholstered on
> the inside to cut down on raddles. You should be able to order them
> from a local interior decorator. I use Graber brand. If oyu're
> interested I'll be happy to give you the blind sizes to shop price.
>
> I just finished a Palm Beach and laid vinyl sheet goods from the
door to
> the galley, looks pretty good. The rest of the floor is covered first
> with 1/2" foam rubber (no rebond) then a good quality thick weave
> carpet. I kick & stretch the main floor and hall, but not the driver/
> pass. area, too many angles!
>
> I too use formica type material on the side walls and laminate it to
> 1/8" cabinet grade luan plywood. That gives it good strength and
helps
> hold the shape. On anything in the interior, use only I high temp.
> adhesive not just laminet glue. The hot summer days will play havok
on
> regular glue. I use a Weldwood Landau top adhesive and have had good
> results.
>
> Doing interior renovations in not rocket science but there are many
> lessons to learn as you go. Take your time, don't cut corners, you
will
> pay for it later!
>
> If I can be of further help, please let me know.
>
> Jim Bounds www.gmccoop.com
>

> >
> > I have a 1973 Glacier which I've had since new. It has been off the
> > road for the last few years. Along with a long list of mechanical
> > items I plan to refresh the interior. No major changes, just new
carpet
> > and mini blinds to replace the curtains. In removing the seats
> > I found plenty of water damage to parts of the seats and wall
panels.
> >
> > A few questions: any suggestions regarding the carpets or blinds ?
> > What is a reasonable price ? Any idea where I can obtain the
woodgrain
> > wall board or at least wood grain contact paper that will match the
> > original. My present plan is to use plastic laminate (formica).
Just
> > loose with perhaps some insulation glued to it. It is a little
brittle
> > but should be OK.
> >
> > Thanks for any suggestions.
> > Ted Schurman
>

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Herm,
Yes, you need a very flat surface and the origional floor has too many
holes and cracks to give you a smooth vinyl platform. I use the landau
top adhesive and lay a section of the 1/8" cabinet grade luan where the
sheet goods will be laid. I also use the same adhesive for the sheet
goods to the luan. Be sure you cover the glue well and press it down
tight to assure no air bubbles.

Hope this helps.

Jim Bounds www.gmccoop.com

>
> JIM
> Good morning!
> Question:
> Does the plywood floor need any special prep before
> installing the vinyl sheet goods and what type of glue do you recommend?
> Hermann
>

> >
> > Ted,
> > I use 1/2" metal micro mini blinds with vertical valences to hold the
> > blind close to the curved wall. The valence should be upholstered on
> > the inside to cut down on raddles. You should be able to order them
> > from a local interior decorator. I use Graber brand. If oyu're
> > interested I'll be happy to give you the blind sizes to shop price.
> >
> > I just finished a Palm Beach and laid vinyl sheet goods from the
> door to
> > the galley, looks pretty good. The rest of the floor is covered first
> > with 1/2" foam rubber (no rebond) then a good quality thick weave
> > carpet. I kick & stretch the main floor and hall, but not the driver/
> > pass. area, too many angles!
> >
> > I too use formica type material on the side walls and laminate it to
> > 1/8" cabinet grade luan plywood. That gives it good strength and
> helps
> > hold the shape. On anything in the interior, use only I high temp.
> > adhesive not just laminet glue. The hot summer days will play havok
> on
> > regular glue. I use a Weldwood Landau top adhesive and have had good
> > results.
> >
> > Doing interior renovations in not rocket science but there are many
> > lessons to learn as you go. Take your time, don't cut corners, you
> will
> > pay for it later!
> >
> > If I can be of further help, please let me know.
> >
> > Jim Bounds www.gmccoop.com
> >

> > >
> > > I have a 1973 Glacier which I've had since new. It has been off the
> > > road for the last few years. Along with a long list of mechanical
> > > items I plan to refresh the interior. No major changes, just new
> carpet
> > > and mini blinds to replace the curtains. In removing the seats
> > > I found plenty of water damage to parts of the seats and wall
> panels.
> > >
> > > A few questions: any suggestions regarding the carpets or blinds ?
> > > What is a reasonable price ? Any idea where I can obtain the
> woodgrain
> > > wall board or at least wood grain contact paper that will match the
> > > original. My present plan is to use plastic laminate (formica).
> Just
> > > loose with perhaps some insulation glued to it. It is a little
> brittle
> > > but should be OK.
> > >
> > > Thanks for any suggestions.
> > > Ted Schurman
> >
>
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