Seeking bath module(s)

Bloato

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Hi everyone. Just putting feelers out for bath modules. Mostly interested in wet bath, but open to others. I'm pretty sure mine had a wet one in it at one point, based on floor penetrations. Also, open to ideas on how to construct bathrooms. Thanks!
 
I know one of the guys here in CO has a wet bath bath module for sale. He goes by Larry Pontiac on Facebook and the 1977 parts vehicle is up on Marketplace for Denver.
 
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I know one of the guys here in CO has a wet bath bath module for sale. He goes by Larry Pontiac on Facebook and the 1977 parts vehicle is up on Marketplace for Denver.
Thanks for the tip! I just found one in CA. I might even be able to get it! I wonder though, can it be split horizontally, and snuck out the door? I’m prepared to remove the rear cover from the donor, but I am sure the seller would like it better if I found another way…
 
Thanks for the tip! I just found one in CA. I might even be able to get it! I wonder though, can it be split horizontally, and snuck out the door? I’m prepared to remove the rear cover from the donor, but I am sure the seller would like it better if I found another way…
The full wet bath can only go in through the back (the way they did at the factory).
 
The wet bath is 2 pieces held together with staples and rivets, I took mine apart and took out for possible future reinstall through side door.
Good morning Scott,
That's what I thought I had seen in some photos. Rivets and staples. Any tough adhesive that you recall? Special considerations? It's 300 miles away and will be a fair chunk of change to acquire. Worth it to me as it is what my coach originally had and is one of the engineered exclusively for the pupose bits. Any info will be much appreciated?
 
I do not recall any adhesive on seam (there was adhesive holding wood face and door), Take the rivets out then get started on the staples one at a time, I worked a putty knife in next to a staple, work it a little bit (do not crack gel coat) then get some pliers on staple and work it out, this did take some work and time. I looked for pictures but must not have took any of this process.

I did not end up putting wet bath back in so it is available if someone is looking for one.
 
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The wet bath is 2 pieces held together with staples and rivets, I took mine apart and took out for possible future reinstall through side door.
Interesting. I have not seen that information shared. I would be interesting in seeing how those pieces come together (fasteners used, adhesives, etc.). That is kind of a game changer regarding possibilities for restoration/modification if the rear access can be avoided.
 
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Interesting. I have not seen that information shared. I would be interesting in seeing how those pieces come together (fasteners used, adhesives, etc.). That is kind of a game changer regarding possibilities for restoration/modification if the rear access can be avoided.
ScottC is a hero in this regard. I have also seen very little detailed discussion about the bath module, but I did notice in one photo (that I cannot find) those rivets and staples. That's what gave me the idea that it could be done. I will be sure to take some detailed photos, maybe even video. I'll keep y'all posted on my progress. I am to extract it this Saturday.
 
After take the pictures below I remembered I had to use a hacksaw blade on a lot of staples and did mark up some gel coat at the seam, see the included pictures, most of what you see on the seam is dirt from sitting behind barn, I took a close up of the saw marks, I used a stanley handle for the blade (picture). My plan was to use sealant on the seam and rivet it back together.
 

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After take the pictures below I remembered I had to use a hacksaw blade on a lot of staples and did mark up some gel coat at the seam, see the included pictures, most of what you see on the seam is dirt from sitting behind barn, I took a close up of the saw marks, I used a stanley handle for the blade (picture). My plan was to use sealant on the seam and rivet it back together.
Niiice! That gives me a much better idea of what's happening. I have high hopes! Thank you Scott!
 
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Back to the drawing board. Facebook post was a scam, I think. We had arranged to meet Sat. but when I insisted on a voice call to make it real, dude ghosted me. Reported.
That's too bad, sorry they wasted your time.

I may have a decent one here in Oregon in my 78 Palm Beach parts coach if you think it's worth your travel time. Located in 97358. It's probably pretty dirty, but the fiberglass usually cleans up well. PM if you're open to traveling that far and I can get pics/details.
 
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Thank you Paul! Between that Facebook guy and last Sat., I bought a set of tires from a nice guy in Fremont. He says he's got one too, and while it too is presently far away, he had planned on stripping his out, along with a few other parts, and possibly bringing them back with him for me. He expected to go sometime Oct/Nov. so we'll see. I have high hopes here. If that fails, and nothing changes for you, I'll certainly be interested in what you've got. I have some extended family in Myrtle Creek that is always ready for us to visit. That'd help get me across state lines anyway!
 
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Hi everyone. Just putting feelers out for bath modules. Mostly interested in wet bath, but open to others. I'm pretty sure mine had a wet one in it at one point, based on floor penetrations. Also, open to ideas on how to construct bathrooms. Thanks!
I believe you could build out a wet bath using conventional bathroom construction techniques and materials. The judicial use of waterproof materials like FRP and lots of sealant with a fiberglass or Corian counter top etc. The shower pan might be a bit of a challenge, but could be done in a similar way to a residential shower.
 
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I believe you could build out a wet bath using conventional bathroom construction techniques and materials. The judicial use of waterproof materials like FRP and lots of sealant with a fiberglass or Corian counter top etc. The shower pan might be a bit of a challenge, but could be done in a similar way to a residential shower.
You know, I had considered that first, but after thinking about it and taking my organizational skills and general inability to sometimes get it together (in general), not to mention low amount of ri$k tolerance, I am pursuing the factory wet bath as the "safest" method to get a nice and reliable bath/shower. My knowledge and fab skills are probably up to par, but I'm not confident I could get it done quickly in one go. This is a driveway project and I have limited space for material storage and manipulation. It's always about time, space and money LOL
 
You know, I had considered that first, but after thinking about it and taking my organizational skills and general inability to sometimes get it together (in general), not to mention low amount of ri$k tolerance, I am pursuing the factory wet bath as the "safest" method to get a nice and reliable bath/shower. My knowledge and fab skills are probably up to par, but I'm not confident I could get it done quickly in one go. This is a driveway project and I have limited space for material storage and manipulation. It's always about time, space and money LOL

GM put a lot of design money in that wet bath, it's a work of art, imo