Rear Panel Question [message #371116] |
Fri, 03 March 2023 15:13 |
Melbo
Messages: 144 Registered: August 2018 Location: Albuquerque NM
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It is time for a kind of major decision in the process of getting my GMC back on the road. I have to decide if I am going to remove the back panel. I don't really need to get it off for any reason related to the build out. The screws holding it on are rusted. It is a 73 so I know they won't come out they need to be drilled and new inserts installed. The purpose for removing it would be so when I have it painted it would improve the appearance with stainless screws. I have considered making plugs that would go over the screws and just leaving them. I am not sure how the seam would clean up and paint. I have spoken to my body man and there are a lot of repairs to be done to clean up and prep for paint. I am thinking that removing it is a lot of work for not much gain but I have to make a decision. Any opinions are appreciated. TIA
Melbo
Albuquerque NM Bus Conversion 1978 MCI 1973 GMC
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Re: Rear Panel Question [message #371205 is a reply to message #371204] |
Wed, 08 March 2023 06:02 |
Ken Burton
Messages: 10030 Registered: January 2004 Location: Hebron, Indiana
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Even IF is leaking, I have a quick fix for you. Buy yourself a length of vacuum hose long enough to make it across the top and down the sides of the seam in one piece. Spray it with a light oil (NOT WD-40 or Definitely not silicone. Start at the center top and stuff the hose in the seam while pulling on it to stretch it some. Stuff it in as far as possible.
The hose will naturally contract some and shorten slightly over time and will seal everything. I did mine about 20 years ago and you can not see it and it has never leaked again.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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Re: Rear Panel Question [message #371206 is a reply to message #371205] |
Wed, 08 March 2023 11:49 |
Melbo
Messages: 144 Registered: August 2018 Location: Albuquerque NM
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From everything I have heard I know the panel will remain in place. Seems like there are some very good ways to seal the panel and get the screws looking good.
Thanks for all the opinions and advice.
Melbo
Albuquerque NM Bus Conversion 1978 MCI 1973 GMC
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