Date:         Thu, 19 May 2005 07:22:10 -0700
Reply-To:     Rocket J Squirrel <j.michael.elliott@ADELPHIA.NET>
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From:         Rocket J Squirrel <j.michael.elliott@ADELPHIA.NET>
Subject:      Re: Spiffing up the sliding glass frames
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On 5/19/2005 3:31 AM Frank Condelli wrote:

>In a message dated 19/05/2005 12:06:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
>LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
>
>Well,  I've never actually pulled the side windows, but as far ar I can
>tell it  looks about the same as a windshield. I would probably rate it
>s 4, but  then I guessed that putting in new wing window assemblies
>would be a 2 and  it turned out to be about a 5. I also thought
>changing the 2nd gear brake  band seal on my transmission would be a 5,
>and it turned out (for me) to be  at least an 11 (broke it!).  So using
>my tendency to underestimate as  a guide, it's probably about a 9. If
>it was ME doing it, I'd probably end  up ruining the rubber seal on the
>first one before I figured out how to get  'em back in properly. Surely
>there's someone here who's actually pulled a  side window, no? Anyone?
>
>
>The sliding side windows are the hardest ones to  remove and install.  Due to
>the metal frame the tolerance they allowed is  minimal therefore making it a
>tough job to get the widow out and back in.   Pressure and perseverance and
>the proper tools will get it out.  If you do  not feel capable, go to a
>automotive window place, they will have the proper  tools to get it out.  Putting it
>back, I use Krown rust prevention oil or a  similar product, a thin strong
>nylon string in the groove and be careful at  the corners 'cause that's were it's
>really a tight fit and can tear the  rubber, go slowly and make sure the
>rubber lip does not hag up.  If it does  back up and try again.  Forcing it will
>tear the rubber !  Liberal  lubrication on the frame and rubber is essential.
>Metal tools will scratch  the paint and cause rusting in the future.  Any rust
>spots should be  POR-15ed or similar while the window is out.
>
>

Therefore, my window frame spiffing efforts must focus on methods that
do not require removal of the window frames. Crayolas come to mind . . . .
--

Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
71 Type 2: the Wonderbus
83.5 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
KG6RCR