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David Clark (Dclark) (66.156.126.85)
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Greetings.
My questions:
1. What's under the formica in the main section of the bus ceiling? If I wanted to put a screw in any given place, is there something behind that formica for the screw to hit? The formica is in perfect shape and I plan to leave it, but would like to know what's behind it (and without taking it down to look).
2. Is the bare metal at front and rear the bottom section of a "2 ply" skin, with structural members between? Can one put a 1/2" or so sheet metal screw in this metal without being sorry?
3. Does anyone have a skeletal drawing of the bus frame they can send? Send to my email address below if you're willing. I've got a book from previous owner but nothing like that exists in it that I can see.
Thanks --
David Clark
Cochran, Ga.
dclark@outofthesky.com |
FAST FRED (4.245.149.209)
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The parts book shows all the structural details.
FAST FRED |
John Rigby (24.174.238.253)
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I.LL bet tekebird has a parts book.
tekebird@yahoo.com
John |
Ed (4.131.34.137)
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You might try HD,Lowes for a stud detector that also picks up metal. My Zircon? picks up metal about $20. |
David Clark (Dclark) (66.156.127.170)
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Thank you for the replies.
Ok, now, I found that page in the parts book after having blown by it.
It looks like there's nothing behind the formica except where the trim strips are.
Ditto with the front and rear inside metal skin.
Thanks -
David Clark
Cochran, Ga. |
Tom Caffrey (Pvcces) (65.74.65.65)
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David, don't forget the insulation that is in there. The insulation in these coaches was bagged fiberglass and the bags were sealed, AFAIK.
This may not seem like a big deal, but condensation has to be allowed for in these coaches or you will get some unpleasant surprises.
I think you can put a screw into the inside skin on the front or back, but you probably should try to avoid making holes in the insulation bags. Use very short screws and maybe take the point off of them.
I think that you will find that all the joints in the formica fall on or just inside frames attached to the exterior skin.
Overnight, two people can do a good job of fogging up windows if it is cool in the morning.
Tom Caffrey PD4106-2576
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