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These are now at the GMCmart - with "Jimmy B" as the
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Mike
> Greg,
>
> If you use cheap blinds, it will look cheap! I know
> thyat sound a bit
> trite, but it is true. If you use plastic blinds,
> they droop. If you use
> 1" (standard sive) they do not fit well.
>
> I use Graber brand 1/2 micro mini blinds custom made
> with 1" standard
> headers. If you get their new fancy 1 1/2" headers,
> they will not fit,
> trust me!!
>
> A full set of Graber 1/2" micro mini blinds (7)
> usually runs @ $375-450
> depending on the color & texture. There is nothing
> "off shelf" that I know
> of that works well, I wish there were and would like
> to know if anyone has
> used something else. Everything has to be custom
> made to size & takes 10
> days to 2 weeks. I just begged 2 sets out of my
> supplier which just made
> it in time.
>
> I make a vertical valence that countours to the wall
> and is upholstered on
> the inside & out to look good & to help with any
> blind raddle. They are
> alote of work to cut & cover but I think the work is
> worth it.
>
> You can see some of the finished work on my web
> site. If you want to put a
> set in your coach, I would be happy to tell you how
> to do it & help you get
> the parts, give me a call.
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> Jim Bounds
> -----------------
> >Hello all,
> >(new e-mail address for me... was
> GoneMad5)
> >A long while back i remember seeing some posts
> about cheap mini-blinds for
> >the side windows, and i believe someone said
> something about using basic
> >mini-blinds available at Home Depot, but that you
> would have to construct a
> >catch for each side, so that the blinds stay snug
> to the window and don't
> >just hang down useless. does anybody have anything
> posted to their websites
> >about how to do this job.. materials, sizes,
> mounting hardware, etc? or is
> >there an AFFORDABLE kit on the GMC market?
> >thanks,
> >greg
> >78 eleganza II
> >los angeles
> >PS: just got back from Bob Lamey's in Ontario CA,
> and can't say enough good
> >about the work he does! well worth the waiting
> list....
> >
> >
> Jim Bounds/Co-op Motor Works Orlando
> www.gmccoop.com
>
=====
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These are now at the GMCmart - with "Jimmy B" as the
vendor! Thanks Jim. Just search on blinds...
Mike
> Greg,
>
> If you use cheap blinds, it will look cheap! I know
> thyat sound a bit
> trite, but it is true. If you use plastic blinds,
> they droop. If you use
> 1" (standard sive) they do not fit well.
>
> I use Graber brand 1/2 micro mini blinds custom made
> with 1" standard
> headers. If you get their new fancy 1 1/2" headers,
> they will not fit,
> trust me!!
>
> A full set of Graber 1/2" micro mini blinds (7)
> usually runs @ $375-450
> depending on the color & texture. There is nothing
> "off shelf" that I know
> of that works well, I wish there were and would like
> to know if anyone has
> used something else. Everything has to be custom
> made to size & takes 10
> days to 2 weeks. I just begged 2 sets out of my
> supplier which just made
> it in time.
>
> I make a vertical valence that countours to the wall
> and is upholstered on
> the inside & out to look good & to help with any
> blind raddle. They are
> alote of work to cut & cover but I think the work is
> worth it.
>
> You can see some of the finished work on my web
> site. If you want to put a
> set in your coach, I would be happy to tell you how
> to do it & help you get
> the parts, give me a call.
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> Jim Bounds
> -----------------
> >Hello all,
> >(new e-mail address for me... was
> GoneMad5)
> >A long while back i remember seeing some posts
> about cheap mini-blinds for
> >the side windows, and i believe someone said
> something about using basic
> >mini-blinds available at Home Depot, but that you
> would have to construct a
> >catch for each side, so that the blinds stay snug
> to the window and don't
> >just hang down useless. does anybody have anything
> posted to their websites
> >about how to do this job.. materials, sizes,
> mounting hardware, etc? or is
> >there an AFFORDABLE kit on the GMC market?
> >thanks,
> >greg
> >78 eleganza II
> >los angeles
> >PS: just got back from Bob Lamey's in Ontario CA,
> and can't say enough good
> >about the work he does! well worth the waiting
> list....
> >
> >
> Jim Bounds/Co-op Motor Works Orlando
> www.gmccoop.com
>
=====
Mikie
The GMCmart
The GMC Parts Reference Guide
Web: http://www.GMCmart.com
Email: mike
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