Building the Best Damn GMC Motorhome Ever E.13 - Power Steering and Legal Lighting
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2024
- In an effort to make the motorhome look even more updated I'm changing the side marker lights. This means I need to go looking for the laws that govern lighting on automobiles. Also, I'm going to remove the power steering box so that I can get it to stop leaking.
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Really appreciate seeing a regular TH-camr take a stance on a global issue rather than just ignoring it because they’re afraid of getting demonetized/downvoted. Keep it up
This video is doing poorly compared to the last. Those downvotes hurt. I probably should have kept my mouth shut. My last video had 100% upvotes this one is around 94%. I'll have to wait a few days until I can see the rest of the metrics, but it really does seem like there is a measurable decline of my success for speaking out. Snitches get stitches, whistle blowers go to prison... I'm seeing a trend here.
The Digital Maker that’s unfortunate. I wish things didn’t have to be this way. Comments are supposed to be good for the algorithm though right?
Swap in g. Series markets and rear tail lights. Small trimming of materials but dot legal and brite. As heck heroes van 85 on
@@IndustriousPursuits if your conscience tells you to speak up, speak up. I certainly appreciate the fact that you're speaking truth to the real power, that is, the companies that control our means of communication. Keep it up! I'm loving the RV, BTW.
@@IndustriousPursuits there is so much political stuff out there already we don't want to hear it while watching a guy work on his rv. We watch this stuff to get away from political crap.
I've always been impressed with what the GMC community is coming up with to keep these beauties rolling, and even surpass current RV fashions. As a Chapter Webmaster, please allow me to recommend the GMC Motorhomes International Chapter, FMCA RV Club. "Happy Cybercamping!" - Michael Canode, F13059S / NZMCA #19250
Oh yeah, I've been following the build a while. It's been awesome to see the progress, keep up the solid work.
It's so great to see more videos about the GMC! I remember seeing the first three videos or so awhile back and wishing for more then funny enough you popped back up and I was like OMG!!
Hi, being a long time GMC Motorhome owner (since 1988) one very important thing you should do ASAP is to get rid of the exhaust manifolds and replace them with headers! The stock manifolds get extremely HOT and could cause serious problems. The headers will cut your exhaust heat by 50% and cool the coach to a better interior temperature also adding the exterior hot air release fins above the front tires will help as well! Also the headers will get you better gas mileage..
After considering your comment, it's likely that I will install headers at some point. Thank you for the input!
Always following.. I have a 78 Royale... I am feeling sorry for you living in Portland and all the riots.. Stay Safe... and your right about China...
cant wait to see where you go with it.
Good ol conspicuity tape.
(Cons pe que ity) White, Amber, Red. As you’ve found there’s no real regulations on size of lights just that they all are illuminated and correct color, however use good judgment on their size so they can be seen. Button lights, while bright, can be hidden by body contours. That’s why the regulations changed in the 70’s tail lights did nothing for visibility of a vehicles side. Hence reflectors, then they became illuminated and ugly, and finally further amending of the regs allow for blending of the tail lights to “wrap around” combining side and rear into one unit if a manufacture chooses - Thousand projects in One you have there. Keep at it.
Sweet and it would be awesome to see all leds on that coach
Keep up the great work on this build. Love what you’re doing.
Absolutely, we should be talking about the situation in China. Thanks for bringing it up.
Check grounds and sockets replace with LEDs and use grease to prevent corrosion, newer 85. To 92 gm van rear lights bolt right in and gives an updated. Look
Other than wanting to point out that the airgun was built in taiwan instead of china, Im loving your videos and look forward to seeing your progress!
Says on the box at 3:07 made in China
@@freman Good catch! all my own personal central pneumatic boxes said Taiwan, but I guess that's why I shouldn't assume
@@malaukcrysis my wife is from Taiwan so I get this weird sense of joy every time I stumble upon something from there instead of China.
On your powersteering. I wonder if you can bypass the factory filter and install a Magna-Pure powersteering filter instead for easier service. I run the same filters in my vehicles to help the powersteering system parts have a longer life.
Marker lights can be replaced with. Series van lights bigger more flush and take a 196 bulb. Plus the pad for the light is already embossed there
I'm a van guy myself but if I was to go RV I would do what you are doing.
As far as the reflective tape is concerned you should seal the edges and keep precut replacements handy as (at least with older and probably less expensive stuff) it would harden and flake around the edges.
Thanks you keep it fully legal
Personally I thought those 3D printed clearance lights that you made last year were awesome, but either way the whole thing is looking great.
If you left the castle nut on the tie rod end bolt and then hit it, it should have popped out of the socket, kinda making the tie rod tool redundant. Just FYI for future. :) Keep up the good work.
Having used that trick on several vehicles, I will say that it is not 100% successful. I have crushed castle nuts before and still needed the "pickle fork" to get the tapered bolt out of the arm.
I've also used the trick of applying pressure between the parts and tapping the edge of the arm, where the tapered hole is, and had the stud come loose. Also not 100% effective in every case.
The GMC is taking shape nicely! The China bit is a hard truth, it's too hard to even find simple things like tape. I did a quick Amazon search and even just looking for where the item was made is too difficult.
All started 50 yes ago with Nixon and kissenger
I was so hoping you were going to counter sink those lights a bit but really cool solution with the 3D printed inserts!!
What did you plug the holes in the roof skin with when you removed all the hardware etc?
Thanks for sharing your adventure. I just acquired a 77 Eleganza 2 from Vancouver, WA about a month ago.
use aluminum blind pop rivets with steel shanks. The blind rivets have an enclosed bottom. They are are a cup of sorts and therefore they can only possible leak on the outside, but with the steel shank they are seated so hard, you won't have to worry about it. Of course, I still use a little bit of roof sealant.
I re build bikes here in the UK an I totally agree on the China issue
There is a reason why all manufacturers use side marker lights. In Canada it has to ba a light, we have a lot of poor visibility weather here. Also you may run into an inspector or a cop that does not know this rule and you will be in court haggling over a reflector. Plus there is the issue that the motorhome was built that way and now it is 'altered'. It depnds on where you plan on going with it I suppose. Side marker lights are dirt cheap at the local automart. Lets suppose that you are making a turn on a foggy night and somebody runs into the side of you and there is an injury and that person is in court with a lawyer saying "I didnt see it"
man you are everywhere
:) Welcome to my other channel. No drama, just making stuff.
How about a reflective wrap?
You’re so right about China.
We chased industry and labor unions demanded a fair wage when the big three were building junk cars in 70s plus politicos gave favorable tax breaks to off shore companies to life them here and fatten there pockets. Plus we bought there junk
Why did not you order the ps hose on Ali? :-) Overhere in NL such a hose cost 5 max 15 dollar at a agroculture shop
I totally agree with everything you said regarding China!
Retro reflective tape.
Guy its 50 yes since Nixon opened China and its a different world we drove industry out of USA because of tree huggers and DEP. So count your blessings u can buy any tool three days...nice GMC btw
Those hood panels are just begging to be converted into pop-up headlights.
Speak your mind, don’t worry about the naysayers. I’ve learned that nothing pisses people off more than the truth!
Saginaw power steering box.
More markers
www.gmcrvparts.com/category-s/141.htm
More rear van light conversion
www.gmcmh.com/lights.htm
I wouldn't buy those garbage tools from HF. You have demonstrated that you have mechanical ability. Garbage tools will break when you need them and possibly cause injury, not to forget inconvenience. Buy used on Ebay brands that the pros use. Made in USA, and most of the time lifetime warranty. You won't be bending wrenches or supporting China.
I always like watching your videos, However I'll be honest I didn't really enjoy the political lecture
Scott Sorby Tough titty said the kitty. Dude can do, what he wants. It is his channel. About dam time the working class fellas, the dudes who buy fifty year old GMC's in lieu of $250k Class A's make their opinions known. Sorby? Sounds vaguely Russian. #honestMessiah
@@TimFuller Nope name is Scottish, bastardised at some point in the last 200 years from Sorbie where the small clan came from in Dumfries, and you're right about nice to see guys keeping old metal moving, I wouldn't be watching his videos if I didn't agree with that
To be fair, it's not a political rant. It's a shout out in a really bad thing happening in China.
Biden supporter.
@@16YOPC Now why the hell would I ever be interested in American politics??
in the UK we have enough political infighting of our own so we don't need to borrow any of your politicians and their disagreements
Love your vlog. But I watch UTube to escape politics for 30 minutes a day.
On the China stuff, they are not slaves! they do get paid, not much, but cost of living is also way cheaper than here...
On the other side, if each and every items we buy here were not from imports, most of us could not afford a TV, refrigerator, tools etc...
So we need those countries to have our "confort"...
Aside from that, I enjoy you great videos! Thank you for sharing all your experiences and knowledge!
www.nytimes.com/2020/07/23/fashion/uighur-forced-labor-cotton-fashion.html
I'm sorry this one isn't doing as well as it should be, as a human it makes me feel good that others are paying attention.
As a very soon to be TH-camr, for the exact reason you pointed out, I'll be staying away from all politics. I imagine you will too, just know there are those of us that are in step with your line of thinking with that whole thing. I really don't know how to fix the problem either.
I agree with the China comments but we all know 99% of the stuff is made there. If you don't feel good about buying cheap China crap then don't. Go find a matco guy and buy good tools for 3x the cost. I say keep the political stuff out of the videos, I really turned me off. I watch to see what you do with the MH. Im curious what kind of wrench were you using that bent?
Well at least you put the onus on the Republicans where it belongs. This is the result of the dissolution of the unions our grandparents were fond of. They were the folks that built the country the Republicans are letting go to shit. #honestMessiah
You need to do some research. Not to get into the Republican/Democrat paradigm argument (which is really the Republicrats) but the unions got fat and cocky, lead by equally corrupt "leaders" and politicians. They screwed the pooch while Axis Countries rebuilt under the Marshall Plan, thinking they weren't going to produce goods equal to what they made. History showed them, eh?