stainless steel belt line ??

Very nice Gary. As many times as I have been next to your coach, that is
one detail I have not noticed.

> Hi, Not stainless but used the same size in aluminum. Rounded the edges
> with
> a router then had them powder coated in silver to match the rest of the
> beltline front and back. Applied a 7/8" rub strip in blue to cover the bolt
> holes. Stainless would be a b**ch to work with on something like this. Lots
> of holes to drill and the polishing would be tough unless it came
> pre-polished which would cost you a fortune.
>
> Here is a picture.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/6vsxr9v
>
> Thanks
>
> Gary and Joanne Worobec
> 1973 GMC Glacier
> Anza, CA
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
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> Subject: [GMCnet] stainless steel belt line ??
>
>
> >
> >
> > Hello,
> > Noticed that you can get stainless steel bar in 2" widths, and 12'
> > lengths. Just pondering on using polished SS bar, for the sides instead
> of
> > the plastic/rubber OEM stuff.
> > One would think it would look very classy, all polished up...
> >
> > Wonder if anyone has used SS bar if so any photos ????
> >
> > cheers and beers
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> > Steve & Debbie
> > Monticello, FL
> > 77 Palm Beach :- Aurora
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Steve Ferguson
Sierra Vista, AZ
 
His name escapes me (John ??) but he attends all GMCWS and Pacific Cruiser
rallys. That coach changes between every rally. He is the only one who has
successfully filled in the seams and not had them crack after paint. Look
real hard at that coach. Smooth as a baby's butt.

>
>

> > ... Just pondering on using polished SS bar, for the sides instead of
> the plastic/rubber OEM stuff.
> > One would think it would look very classy, all polished up...
> >
> > Wonder if anyone has used SS bar if so any photos ????
>
>
> There was a coach at the fall western states rally that had (I think) a
> polished SS belt line. IIRC: A red and white coach. It looked really
> sharp. They left the rally at least a day early and I missed getting
> pictures of it. It was the leaving of this coach (and the owners :roll: )
> that got me to get out my camera to take pictures of the other coaches
> before they left early also.
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Steve Ferguson
Sierra Vista, AZ
 
The coach with the SS or chromed belt line being referred to belongs to John Marana of Temecula, CA. I don't think John is active on the internet. I have talked with Jon now and then by phone.

Frank Condos
Ahwahnee, CA
Frank's Folly, '73 Glacier
 
> The coach with the SS or chromed belt line being referred to belongs to John Marana of Temecula, CA. I don't think John is active on the internet. I have talked with Jon now and then by phone.


Frank,

Do you (or anyone else) have a picture of John's coach?

I know I do not have one specifically of it. I did a quick look for one in a wide shot or in the background of the pictures I took before John left. Nothing.

After John left I tried to take at least three pictures of each coach... quite often even more. I'll need to select and post some.
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(#1)'73 26' exPainted D. -- (#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
http://m000035.blogspot.com
 
Hello,
Thanks guys/gals for the information. We have a 73, that had an SS beltline, instead of alum bar, that the rubber/plastic fits into. It needs a polish up, but after 30 years, it still looks good after a cloth rub up, also i have an SS fetish ... :d.
Not ususual and you cannot get arrested for it " YET " !!!!

Really i just love the look of SS

cheers and beers :- Steve
--
Steve & Debbie
Monticello, FL
77 Palm Beach :- Aurora
EX G4WDT
 
there was this one,
but not the one you were looking for , I think

http://goo.gl/ctfcq

http://gmc49ers.blogspot.com/2010/11/alameda-rally-tech-topics.html

>
>
> Hello,
> Thanks guys/gals for the information. We have a 73, that had an SS
> beltline, instead of alum bar, that the rubber/plastic fits into. It needs
> a polish up, but after 30 years, it still looks good after a cloth rub up,
> also i have an SS fetish ... :d.
> Not ususual and you cannot get arrested for it " YET " !!!!
>
> Really i just love the look of SS
>
> cheers and beers :- Steve
> --
> Steve & Debbie
> Monticello, FL
> 77 Palm Beach :- Aurora
> EX G4WDT
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Thanks Frank. I knew you were lurking.

>
>
> The coach with the SS or chromed belt line being referred to belongs to
> John Marana of Temecula, CA. I don't think John is active on the internet.
> I have talked with Jon now and then by phone.
>
> Frank Condos
> Ahwahnee, CA
> Frank's Folly, '73 Glacier
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Steve Ferguson
Sierra Vista, AZ
 
Here is a full side video, look quick:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wZ0sZA1WnQ
I'm not so sure that is SS. I believe that is the adhesive backed molding
that comes on a roll. Not much time for a long look, buy look close and
you will see a seamless GMC here.

>
>

> > The coach with the SS or chromed belt line being referred to belongs to
> John Marana of Temecula, CA. I don't think John is active on the internet.
> I have talked with Jon now and then by phone.
>
>
> Frank,
>
> Do you (or anyone else) have a picture of John's coach?
>
> I know I do not have one specifically of it. I did a quick look for one
> in a wide shot or in the background of the pictures I took before John
> left. Nothing.
>
> After John left I tried to take at least three pictures of each coach...
> quite often even more. I'll need to select and post some.
> --
> Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
> (#1)'73 26' exPainted D. -- (#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23'
> Birchaven Side Bath
> http://m000035.blogspot.com
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health insurance......but not everyone has to prove they're a citizen.
Steve Ferguson
Sierra Vista, AZ
 
Steve,

Now I'm really confused!

Below you've noted:

"We have a 73"

"77 Palm Beach :- Aurora"

HUH?

Regards,
Rob M.
 

-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces [mailto:gmclist-bounces] On Behalf Of steve & debbie
Sent: Sunday, 15 January 2012 9:02 PM
To: gmclist
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] stainless steel belt line ??

Hello,
Thanks guys/gals for the information. We have a 73, that had an SS beltline, instead of alum bar, that the rubber/plastic fits into.
It needs a polish up, but after 30 years, it still looks good after a cloth rub up, also i have an SS fetish ... :d.
Not ususual and you cannot get arrested for it " YET " !!!!

Really i just love the look of SS

cheers and beers :- Steve
--
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Monticello, FL
77 Palm Beach :- Aurora
EX G4WDT
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Thanks Steve!

Yes, that is the coach I was thinking about. 14 seconds into the video. I looked at it while walking the dogs and meant to go back to take pictures. Even without getting up real close, I know it looks even nicer in person.

Every coach at the rally (GMCWS, Fall) had at least one or two interesting features... except the SOB on the end! :twisted:

Actually it looked nice also... just has a different propose.


> Here is a full side video, look quick:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wZ0sZA1WnQ
> I'm not so sure that is SS. I believe that is the adhesive backed molding
> that comes on a roll. Not much time for a long look, buy look close and
> you will see a seamless GMC here.
>

>

> > > The coach with the SS or chromed belt line being referred to belongs to
> > John Marana of Temecula, CA. I don't think John is active on the internet.
> > I have talked with Jon now and then by phone.
>
>
> > Frank,
> >
> > Do you (or anyone else) have a picture of John's coach?

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(#1)'73 26' exPainted D. -- (#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
http://m000035.blogspot.com
 
I think a stainless steel strip that is engine turned would look very good on one of these old girls.
--
"I've always been crazy, but it kept me from going insane"
 
Steve is correct in that the chrome side strip on John.s coach is the adhesive backed chrome Mylar.
John Morana called me shortly after I posted, by coincidence. He wanted to talk politics. John located the two in. material from a supplier back East after inquiring at several body shops.
For the rear seamless treatment John replaced the screws with custom made SS screws and a fast setting epoxy.

Frank Condos
Ahwahnee, CA
Franks Folly and Freddie's POS
(Previous Owners Sacrifice)
 
> Steve is correct in that the chrome side strip on John.s coach is the adhesive backed chrome Mylar.
> John Morana called me shortly after I posted, by coincidence. He wanted to talk politics. John located the two in. material from a supplier back East after inquiring at several body shops.
> For the rear seamless treatment John replaced the screws with custom made SS screws and a fast setting epoxy.
>
> Frank Condos
> Ahwahnee, CA
> Franks Folly and Freddie's POS
> (Previous Owners Sacrifice)

We have a U-Haul owned paintshop here in Phoenix that carries the chrome mylar stuff and several variatons of it. I chose to go all black but I have to admit the chrome look is very nice!!
--
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
 
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