Fellow Bus Owners! I have a '73 Sportsmobile Conversion that is in desperate need of a new windshield seal. While these are not outrageously expensive (I will be getting a "Cal-Look" to save LOTS of bucks), I am a bit leery about taking out that big ol' honkin' piece of glass and keeping it intact! Any points, tips, hints, or general foolishness you can pass my way on such a procedure? Now to the next dilemma. My slider door lock has ceased to function. I remember it working nicely before the visit to the paint shop, alas, something is now buggered. Any clues? The lock will not turn past about 1/2 rotation. Is it possible when they put the handle back on somehow the cylinder mechanism didn't mesh properly? When it was stripped out, I didn't much care (i.e. nothing to steal!), but I have spent blood, sweat, and bucks making her pretty once again (as well as sounding nice with a new stereo) and I would like to keep all this stuff mine! Any info would help...... Also, I came across about 5 or 6 "bay window" busses and one early Vanagon in a junk yard a week or so ago. Unfortunately, they were rather picked through. Some glass and interior parts left.....if anyone needs anything, I would be happy to check. Thanks so much, volks...... Jason Smith 1973 VW Type II Sportsmobile Camper 1990 VW Jetta GL Wolfsburg Edition
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