Window installation finally!
Wow… I can’t believe I’ve neglected this project for so long. A whole year has passed? I suppose at this time last year I didn’t have little Zoe to occupy my time though. It’s a decent trade 
So.. I recently got a bunch of new window rubber and I cleaned up the old Sekurit glass. These jalousie windows were covered in really old, baked-on, crunchy tinting material. Needless to say, it was tedious removing it. These windows cleaned up rather nicely and were easy to install.
Jalousie window installation
Below shows my interior – Yes I have a complete knob (yay!) albeit only on 1 side of the bus. I’m considering turning one on the lathe for the right side. These windows also lack the interior seal – I have recently heard of 1 person making new ones lately… though I’m going to pass for now due to the added expense.
Interior of jalousie
Then there’s the rear window – I did this first because it seemed easiest. Yes the rubber was easy (I use dish soap to seat it nicely in the sill and pop it over the lip with 300 lb test monofilament) but removing all the old, cracked stickers and window tinting without damaging the defrosting wires…. that was a pita…. But.. it all looks good now, right?
Rear window with new rubber
This is the left-side vent window assembly. The rubber was difficult to find – Few people sell it (nope, not Wolfsburgwest) and it’s $50 usd…. figures. It looks a tad rough where it’s joined at the seams but should do the job. What would my options be anyway? Here I’ve disassembled the assembly and cleaned and waxed it. A little bit of rust is in the bottom where the window post goes through the frame. Rubber on first, then window! No rivetting… YAY! Try saying that about my ’60 panel bus earlier in this blog…
Left side vent window assembly
Here’s a quick shot when I was taking the window apart. I trust pics more than my memory for reassembly! One screw tightens this clamp around the bottom post of the pivoting window. Loosen it to make the window operate easier.. Not too loose though or the wind will flop it around! Remove the clamp all the way to take the vent out.
Friction bolt for vent window
Well.. more to come later.. Zoe’s up from her nap and crying for my attention! Perhaps I’ll take her out to the shop to watch me finish off the rubber installation on this baby!
July 30, 2011 at 3:03 pm
YAY! good to hear you still got her going and with new window rubbers. I too have neglected my updates. I have new side rubbers too, but waiting to get paint done before tackling it. Good luck!