Date:         Wed, 9 Oct 2002 14:26:29 -0500
Reply-To:     Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Jalousies Windows for a Vanagon
Comments: To: pokey@VANAGON.ORG
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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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