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vern rainville
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, November 29, 2004 - 6:45 pm: | |
I am trying to install my Peninsula drivers window and can not figure out
the finish exterior trim.The window is flat (one plane) and the bus frame
"curves" at this point. I called Peninsula and all they could suggest was
caulk, which I would do as a (very) last resort. As I am reskinning
entirely, I need to "see" the finished product.Can anyone email me (off
line) close-up photos of the (exterior) edges of their window meeting the
body? (Especially the bottom).Very much appreciated, Vern (in RI) |
vern rainville
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, November 29, 2004 - 7:34 pm: | |
Sorry,Forgot to mention, it's in an Eagle. Vern |
Jayrjay
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, November 29, 2004 - 9:01 pm: | |
Vern, we just went thru that recently, and the only solution is to cut out the curved portion of the window frame. When you cut it to install new square tubing, remember that the original tubes are metric, and won't line up with the new for trim etc., and that near the bottom of the vertical frame will be badly rusted from the inside out. My advice? Live with the stock window unless you are prepared for a major overhaul in that corner. Good Luck, and Cheers...JJ |
vern rainville
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, November 29, 2004 - 9:09 pm: | |
JJ, I have already replaced the lower frame member with new 1 1/2" tube and formed it to match what I took out. New window in hand. Everything new. Vern (in RI) |
david anderson (Davidanderson)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, November 29, 2004 - 10:26 pm: | |
Vern,
I went through this too, but I reinstalled my original window that came with the coach. The upper bus frame above window is straight and will follow the window. The lower bus frame tubing at the bottom has the curve.
I just inserted it the way it looked best, basically splitting the difference inside and out, screwed it down and caulked all the way around with clear silicone. It just looks like a window that was inserted into a frame. The window frame overhanges the inside of the bus frame at its middle just a bit (at the bottom) and the bus frame protrudes out past the middle of the window bottom a bit on the outside of the coach.
Note: each corner (fore and aft) of the aluminum window bottom is centered on the Eagle square tubing. The curve only gives you grief midway in the window frame bottom, kind of like fittin a round peg into a square hole.
I did fiberglass the inside of the bus window frame tubing before inserting the window to get a smooth gelcoat look to the tubing. The window was removed when the bus was painted to smooth coat the inside of the frame.
It wasn't until after the bus was painted that I caulked it down permanently.
So far, no leaks.
I replaced the original drip rails into their original screw holes and all looks good.
Hope this helps
David Anderson |
vern rainville
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 - 6:59 am: | |
Dave, Thanx for the input! Not what I was hoping you would say, but I had a feeling it was going to be a "do as best I can". Guess I'll keep setting it a few more times and come up with your scenerio. I like the idea of pulling the window prior to painting and the inside fiberglasswork. Thanx again, Vern (in RI) |
vern rainville
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 - 7:01 am: | |
David, Is it possible to get a photo of the lower and foward exterior and interior? It would help out some. Thanx, Vern (in RI) |
Marc Bourget
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 - 2:13 pm: | |
Just spoke with Jeff Kemp of Penninsula about this question. He'll be posting a response pretty soon.
I figure the "horse's mouth" is better positioned than my subjective thoughts on the matter. I'm a MCI owner and therefore have NO credibility with Eagles! LOL !!
Onward and Upward |
david anderson (Davidanderson)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 - 4:51 pm: | |
I looked through my pictures and found nothing that would help. I don't have a digital camera, but I have a friend who has one. Perhaps when he comes by sometime I could get him to snap some and send them to you.
When I reinstalled my window, I screwed it back into the same holes as the Eagle factory used. There really was no other way to put that in. Your Peninsula window may be different.
However, on the curbside I went through the same problem with a new Peninsula window installed into my fabricated one piece door. (made from old door halves). I just screwed it down, splitting the difference and caulked it in. I could come up with no other way to do it.
Hey, you don't need your glasses to read the jumbo size font.
David |
TWODOGS (Twodogs)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 - 5:17 pm: | |
David...
run up to wal-mart & get a 20.00 digital camera...Don needs to see a picture of that car...
hey folks...David has a NICE bus |
david anderson (Davidanderson)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 - 8:22 pm: | |
Hey Towdogs, welcome back.
I can't buy that camera. I spent all my money on the bus. I'm somewhat a technophobe anyway.
Whoa, one really needs specs to read the small font.
David |
Bob Oakman (Bobsbus)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2004 - 9:58 pm: | |
I did like David on my new door. It has the same curve as the drivers window. I made sure that no part of the new frame was protruding past the outside of the door. I figured that any protrusion could be dealt with when skinning the inside. I haven't done the drivers window yet. The new window I ordered came an inch and a half too short. Don't know what happened. I sent a template. I am getting a new one soon. |
ChuckMC9 (Chucks)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 01, 2004 - 12:03 pm: | |
David, re font sizes: you may know that you can hold down the control key and move the mouse wheel forward & back to change font sizes on the fly in MSIE. Or you can set it in one of the menus. |
Gary McFarland (Gearheadgary)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 01, 2004 - 12:44 pm: | |
Holy Crap.
I never knew that.
Gary |
Derek (Derek_l)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 01, 2004 - 1:00 pm: | |
You can also hold Control and then use + and - keys on your number pad.
Although the mousewheel makes for some interesting times, when you're lounging around and hit the control key whilst scrolling.
"Whaddahell." |
ChuckMC9 (Chucks)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 01, 2004 - 1:09 pm: | |
GARY! You're a SYSADMIN fer cryinoutloud! ;) |
Gary McFarland (Gearheadgary)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 01, 2004 - 1:14 pm: | |
I don't know everything, just how to find out anything.
Gary |
BrianMCI
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 8:40 am: | |
Yep, Gary is not a know it all, he's a find it out all.
Brian |