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mikedee
10-11-2007, 12:25 AM
I must have rubbed my front door rub rail against something or it was hit by some one backing into the bus. I have a small shallow dent in the front door rub rail.

Does anyone know if this is a Prevost part or was made by an metal fabricator ?

I can duplicate one if I have too but if someone or Prevost has the part I will buy it. 9 1/2" tall and 31 1/4" long. Looks like three pieces, top and bottom which are the same, and a center.

Thanks for your help,

garyde
10-11-2007, 01:01 AM
Hi Mike. At POG III there was a session on repair of rub rails and stainless. With simple hand tools and a buffer a person can remove the dent and buff out the rail. Check with a Local Sheetmetal Contractor or Metal fabricator shop. Mango Mike has had the privledge of purchasing new rub rails , so check out is Prevoman site.

Jon Wehrenberg
10-11-2007, 06:24 AM
International Bus sells rub rails, and some converters make or have their own made by others.

Gary is correct in that you may be able to remove the dent and repolish it without having to get a new one.

dalej
10-11-2007, 08:27 AM
Mike, can you post a photo so we can see it and then we can give you a better idea of repair or replace.

hhoppe
10-11-2007, 08:36 AM
MikeD: Hang on to your rub rail. The next time I get down to Modesto I'll pick it up and repair it for you. Were on the road in Indiana now, but we should be home around 10/23. I have to go to the shop in Fremont to pick up my dogs after we get home. I can swing by Modesto and pick it up on the way. It just un-bolts. It will look like new unless it is totally destroyed. i work cheap for POGGERS. ( free )

dalej
10-11-2007, 10:23 AM
That a boy Harry...a true pogger!


Hey are you two stopping by? Turn your cell phone on, or didn't you pay the bill!

MangoMike
10-11-2007, 10:50 AM
Well that answers who's receiving this prestigous award next Rally.

1723
Whiskey Dent Award


Mike

Gary & Peggy Stevens
10-11-2007, 11:00 AM
Mike, can you post a photo so we can see it and then we can give you a better idea of repair or replace.


Come on Dale, you just like seeing other guys dings and dents, admit it. :D

Gary S

dalej
10-11-2007, 11:38 AM
No Gary, I just wanted to see if it was twisted as to make straightening it worse then getting a new one, really!

Jon Wehrenberg
10-11-2007, 11:53 AM
Harry, You are da man!

truk4u
10-11-2007, 07:46 PM
Atta boy Harry, keep making smoke and don't wipe that smile off your face!:D

bill&jody
10-11-2007, 08:11 PM
harry - i think someone must have backed into one of mine too. it has a shallow 8-10 inch crease. fixable?

wmm

Jon Wehrenberg
10-11-2007, 08:22 PM
Harry, my whole bus is getting a little hazy and is not as bright as it should be. Can you buff and polish the whole thing for me?

hhoppe
10-11-2007, 09:44 PM
Bill & Jody
I think your slight crease could probably be repaired. I checked for your location and came up blank. If I catch up with you I could probably help you.
If you are close to DaleJ he could probably do it also.

hhoppe
10-11-2007, 09:47 PM
Jon: Quit rubbing your eyes so hard, it causes haze. Take two asperin and lie down for an hour, if your coach is still hazy, see Roger, he's in charge of spit & polish.

garyde
10-11-2007, 10:07 PM
Harry, my whole bus is getting a little hazy and is not as bright as it should be. Can you buff and polish the whole thing for me?

Jon, the Doctor didn't say rub vaseline on your glasses.:D