In a message dated 1/27/03 11:53:44 PM, macmillan@ATTBI.COM writes:

<< I've thought about this before for the primary benefit of being able to
leave the windows open an inch or so to ventilate the locked van in the
summer without someone being able to pop the door locks with a piece of bent
coat hanger.>>

Give someone and inch and . . .  Unfortunately, leaving the ever secure
sliding window open an inch allows it to be opened the rest of the way with
nothing more than a long finger.

<<It's easy to do this swap with a bit of care on removal, and a greased 1/4
inch rope for installation >>

Cotton clothesline is ideal for this purpose, i.e., real cotton clothesline
and not the recent perversion of synthetic line with only a cotton mantle.
For the grease, cable pulling lubricant will serve admirably without any
undesirable side effects.

George