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Date:   Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:15:56 -0800
Reply-To:   "mike ." <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Sender:   Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:   "mike ." <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Subject:   Re: Jalousies Windows for a Vanagon
Comments:   To: Daniel Stevens <dosteven@SYR.EDU>
In-Reply-To:   <s5d2fbc5.029@gwia203.syr.edu>
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I have the windows [and have had for several years] but can't find the time and money to put them in. So keep this thread up please.

Mike

On 2/14/07 9:08 AM, "Daniel Stevens" <dosteven@SYR.EDU> wrote:

> I haven't finished mounting mine just yet. BUT.. with the middle side window > out.. > I can "FIT" the jalousie window in the hole fairly securely. > (it's been sitting there unattended for most of the summer as I drive the > project in and out of the garage) > My idea is to cut NEITHER the jalousie or the van body,. but to make 2 filler > strips (aluminum) for the top&bottom gaps. > and use some TORX security screws to fasten to an interior trim piece i've yet > to imagine/create. > the interio panel can either be wood or formed fiberglass i've yet to decide. > I plan on using automotive/commercial Urethane sealant for the frame to body > seal. very strong hold but nonpermament. > > I'll document my method when I get back into it, when all this dang upstate NY > snow recededs. > > Dan in Syracuse > *----------------------------------------------------------------------------- > ---------------------- > > Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2007 21:16:46 -0500 > From: Pascal Giasson <pascal.giasson@GNB.CA> > Subject: Re: > > I have followed the instructions described in this link > http://www.everybus.com/dworkin/vgon_jalousie/ > to replace my driver side slider with a jalousie out of a 73 westy but > something does not jive. The two vertical pieces that are 3/4" wide do not > seam to accomodate the 1/4" filler piece that is supposed to be sandwiched > between them. The 1/4" filler piece protrudes out most of the way. It > looks like the 3/4" pieces should be 1" wide to be able to accomodate the > filler piece. HAs anybody who has done this run into the same problem? I > don't have my slider out and dont plan on taking it out for a while, but > does anyone know the measurments of the slider on the driver side? Is it > in fact 42 3/8" X 16 3/4" as these instruction say? > BTW the router and tablesaw worked great at cutting the aluminium. > Thanks > Pascal

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