Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 16:53:06 -0700
Reply-To: Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Subject: Re: Jalousies Windows for a Vanagon
In-Reply-To: <20021009.183604.1244.33.wilden1@juno.com>
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Cause I don't wanna be out in the rain putting up my awning! And many times
I'm just there for a night and don't want to put it out and back, especially
back wet.
Them good reasons?
Mike
On 10/9/02 4:34 PM, "Stan Wilder" <wilden1@JUNO.COM> wrote:
> The reason I want to do this is so I can leave my windows open while
> camping in the rain.
> -----------------------
> Why not just put an awning on the big door side of your van?. Better
> looking and you can sit under it, pop another beer and contemplate why
> Stan is picking on you.
>
> Stan
>
> On Wed, 9 Oct 2002 18:42:23 -0400 80 Westy Pokey <pokey@vanagon.org>
> writes:
>> I am certainly not a purist. Pokey is already all tarted up
>> with various toys (non standard gauges, tach, cargo box, SA
>> rims, and soon a Gary Lee bike carrier, behr AC unit, and
>> Volks Cafe bumpers).
>>
>> Yes it is quite possible I have more money than brains, but
>> it is this kind of customization that make my vanagon fun for
>> me.
>>
>> The reason I want to do this is so I can leave my windows
>> open while camping in the rain.
>>
>> I don't agree that the operation is irreversible. The
>> instructions on my previous post basically lead you through
>> how to build a frame for the Jalousies that will fit inside
>> of the existing vanagon window by on the sliding door and
>> above the stove. If you hate it keep your old windows and
>> pop 'em back in. The pre '85 instructions don't require any
>> modifications to the vehicle (cutting).
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Chris
>>
>> ---- Original message ----
>>> Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 14:26:29 -0500
>>> From: Stan Wilder <wilden1@juno.com>
>>> Subject: Re: Jalousies Windows for a Vanagon
>>> To: pokey@VANAGON.ORG
>>> Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>>>
>>> I think I'd campaign to find somebody local or go to a car
>> show so I
>>> could get a real close look at the installation.
>>> These cheesy little Jalousie windows in this 66 Splittie
>> have several
>>> parts.
>>> There is the outside frame that is precision fit, the middle
>> frame
>>> containing the windows and crank assembly are next, then
>> there is another
>>> internal frame that seals to the body and holds a window
>> screen along
>>> with a decorative frame on the interior. (sure there are
>> other types as
>>> well).
>>> Both the outer and inner frame are weather sealed.
>>> The overall controlling factor is whether it will finish out
>> nice and
>>> enhance the value of your van or finish out like a cheap add
>> on that
>>> detracts from the appearance and depreciated your van.
>>> Possibly you could buy a ragged out used unit at a wrecking
>> yard to use
>>> as guidelines to making the one (s) you need.
>>> I don't consider myself a Westy purist but it is my policy
>> to never put a
>>> hole in my Westy that the factory didn't. That window
>> represents a pretty
>>> good size non reversible hole.
>>>
>>> Stan Wilder
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, 9 Oct 2002 15:00:50 -0400 80 Westy Pokey
>> <pokey@VANAGON.ORG>
>>> writes:
>>>> I have been looking at the "Jalousie Windows for a Vanagon
>>>> Article" at:
>>>>
>>>> http://www.everybus.com/dworkin/vgon_jalousie/
>>>>
>>>> and would like to undertake the project. Has anyone ever
>>>> tried this? I have a few questions...
>>>>
>>>> 1) I am assuming that the 1 5/8 radiuses be cut in all four
>>>> corners of both sides (inside and outside of the window) is
>>>> this right?
>>>>
>>>> 2) Is there a reason why the 1 5/8 radiuses cannot be cut
>>>> prior to assembly?
>>>>
>>>> 3) Could't the inside window stock be done from a 42 3/8" x
>>>> 16 11/16" with a hole cut, and similarly the outside window
>>>> stock be done from a 42 3/8" x 16 3/4" with a hole cut
>> (using
>>>> the strip widths as a guide for the hole size). Having them
>>>> one piece would increase materials cost, but wouldn't it be
>>>> stronger?
>>>>
>>>> 4) Why is there a 1/16" inch difference between the height
>> of
>>>> the inside and outside window stock? Is it flush on the top
>>>> or bottom and the 1/16" stick out on another side or is
>> there
>>>> an extra 1/32" on top and bottom?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Chris
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
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