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Does anyone else have this problem? I have three corners like this. How do you fix it?


Fred

1990 32' Regency, Cummins

Image edited for size and moved to the Barth Photobucket (where images should be) by Rusty deadhorse


1990 32' Regency, Wide Body
Spartan Chassis, 8.3 CTA Cummins
4 Speed Allison Trans
South Central Missouri
 
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Yep! I took them apart and had a laser cutting shop make them in aluminum plate and then had them powder coated black. Also replaced the wood strips that the screws attach to as several were stripped out. PITA!! But it is now a permanent fix.


1993 32' Regency Wide Body, 4 speed Allison Trans, Front Entry door, Diamond Plate aluminum roof &
1981 Euro 22' w Chevy 350 engine and TH 400 tranny
 
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Thanks Tom!
Where did you get the laser work done? And.... was it very expensive?

Fred

1990 32' Regency, Cummins


1990 32' Regency, Wide Body
Spartan Chassis, 8.3 CTA Cummins
4 Speed Allison Trans
South Central Missouri
 
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Please resize your pix, and use the Barth Photobucket. I'll fix these when I get home (limited 'net capacity here).

If you don't know how to resize, send to Bill N Y or me and we'll handle.


Rusty


MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP; built-to-order by Peninsular Engines:  Hi-pop injectors, gear-driven camshaft, non-waste-gated, high-output turbo, 18:1 pistons.  Fuel economy increased by 15-20%, power, WOW!"StaRV II"

'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP

Nelson and Chester, not-spoiled Golden Retrievers

Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not.
In either case the idea is quite staggering.
- Arthur C. Clarke

It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I've been searching thirty years to find her and thank her - W. C. Fields
 
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Jax check out a post by Richard Muise. He added a wood type strip all the way around to make it look good and not to have to replace the whole panel.

Just another option if you want to try that option.


Dana & Lynn
1997 38ft Monarch front entry
Spartan Mountain Master Chassis
Cummins 8.3 325hp
Allison MD-3060 6 speed
22.5 11R
Cummins Factory Exhaust Brake
8000 watt Quiet Diesel Generator
9608-M0022-38MI-4C
Christened Midnight

1972 22ft
Christened Camp Barth
 
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Dana
I did a search on Richard Muise. I found some topics, but nothing reference dash panels. I had thought about doing the same thing. Would be nice to see how someone else did their's. Thanks.

Fred Cook
1990 32' Regency, Cummins


1990 32' Regency, Wide Body
Spartan Chassis, 8.3 CTA Cummins
4 Speed Allison Trans
South Central Missouri
 
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I took the old pane to LaserMasters in Houston and they made it for about (I really am guessing) $40. It does not have the lettering as mine has no switches on the main panel, but that can be done and then you just put white paint in the letters. The powder coating was an add on to a larger order we had for the business, but if it had been the only piece the minimum price for coating here is $75.


1993 32' Regency Wide Body, 4 speed Allison Trans, Front Entry door, Diamond Plate aluminum roof &
1981 Euro 22' w Chevy 350 engine and TH 400 tranny
 
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I stained some iron on oak veneer and used a heat gun to attach it to the dash. People tell me it looks great.


R.P.Muise 1994 Breakaway/Cummins 5.9/Allison transmission/Spartan Chassis
 
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Here is the link to Richards redo of dash!

https://www.barthmobile.com/eve...1087061/m/7553933177


Dana & Lynn
1997 38ft Monarch front entry
Spartan Mountain Master Chassis
Cummins 8.3 325hp
Allison MD-3060 6 speed
22.5 11R
Cummins Factory Exhaust Brake
8000 watt Quiet Diesel Generator
9608-M0022-38MI-4C
Christened Midnight

1972 22ft
Christened Camp Barth
 
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Thanks Dana! I am really impressed with Richard's work. I plan to follow his lead and do something simular.

Fred & Cindy Cook
1990 32' Regency, Cummins


1990 32' Regency, Wide Body
Spartan Chassis, 8.3 CTA Cummins
4 Speed Allison Trans
South Central Missouri
 
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If the pieces are still available, the dash is styrene, which means simple modelers' solvent cement will work if you choose to repair. I make my own from 50-50 MEK and acetone.


Rusty


MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP; built-to-order by Peninsular Engines:  Hi-pop injectors, gear-driven camshaft, non-waste-gated, high-output turbo, 18:1 pistons.  Fuel economy increased by 15-20%, power, WOW!"StaRV II"

'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP

Nelson and Chester, not-spoiled Golden Retrievers

Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not.
In either case the idea is quite staggering.
- Arthur C. Clarke

It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I've been searching thirty years to find her and thank her - W. C. Fields
 
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Looking at pro's and con's of doing similar to Richard M or like Tom K. It's obvious that using aluminum would be much durable... but how would the bulbs behind the dash work... I am guessing that you probably would not be able to see the lettering (panel lables) at night when using aluminum.

Fred & Cindy

1990 32' Regency, Cummins


1990 32' Regency, Wide Body
Spartan Chassis, 8.3 CTA Cummins
4 Speed Allison Trans
South Central Missouri
 
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