Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 18:34:59 -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
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The reason I want to do this is so I can leave my windows open while
camping in the rain.
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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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