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Subject:Re: Jalousies Windows for a Vanagon
From:mike .
Date:Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:15:56 -0800

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
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>
> 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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