jcurlee
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Post by jcurlee on Aug 22, 2020 6:34:15 GMT -8
I'm new here.
Been hotrodding a 1965 Trailblazer camper. lol
I need to replace the window moldings.
What brand of window did they use, and where can I get the rubber moldings?
This is the glass to glass, and glass to aluminum frame moldings.
Thanks
Jim
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Post by vikx on Aug 22, 2020 9:30:29 GMT -8
Welcome Jim.
Do you have any photos? It would help us help you. Not sure which windows you have...
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jcurlee
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Post by jcurlee on Aug 22, 2020 13:35:35 GMT -8
Took a couple pics can't figure out how to post them.
Jim
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Post by vikx on Aug 22, 2020 21:14:09 GMT -8
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reedster70
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Post by reedster70 on Oct 3, 2020 9:02:33 GMT -8
I have a 67 Trailblazer. I can't find any resources on it at all. have you found anything out there?
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John Palmer
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Hi, From a vintage trailer guy located in Santa Ana, CA. It's good to see lots of activity here.
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Post by John Palmer on Oct 5, 2020 9:20:01 GMT -8
Here's the deal on windows.
Trailer's are trailer's, and windows are windows. Trailer builders used generic suppliers (like Hehr, Marvel, Air-o-lite, etc) for their windows. The window models evolved from the window manufacturer over time. The window frames are usually stamped with some form of identification. It's really important to save any old seals/gaskets (even damaged ones) until you fully identify the model and find a source for the new seals/gaskets.
I have not found any single place that has every seal/gasket for the windows I have restored. Here's your possible options.
True Value, ACE Hardware, HD, Lowes, etc. Check in their sliding screen door sections. They have the fuzzy seals, that are used in the various Jailousie styles. They also sell the plastic screen mold inserts for the 1960's window screens in many different diameters.
VTS (Vintage Trailer Supply), and VintageCamper.com sell many different specific extruded seals for the more popular window brands.
Vintage Trailer Gaskets, sells mostly generic stick-on gaskets that they adapt to for various windows. They do sell some of the gaskets for the common Hehr Standard model windows. IMO, using a cocktail of different stick-on gaskets is a last resort after you have explored all other sources.
You need to have a quality dial indicator to make exact measurements on your frames and replacement seals. We are talking about thousandth's of an inch difference.
The first step is, you need to identify the make, and the model of your window. The trailer name is not important in most cases. It does help to know the year of manufacture, to narrow things down.
John
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