ladywendolyn
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1964 Golden Falcon
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Post by ladywendolyn on Mar 19, 2017 19:51:35 GMT -8
We have been talking about our trailer windows and what needs to happen to them to bring them up to snuff.
One window in the trailer (the rear) is a sealed unit. First of all should I automatically break the glass and have new glass put in and sealed?
And we are just wondering if there is a reason why so many trailers have sealed window units in the rear?
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Post by vikx on Mar 19, 2017 21:03:14 GMT -8
My 50s hams mostly have opening Hehr windows and they are prone to leaking. Something to do with being on the slant. Very annoying to troubleshoot...
Set your window on a set of sawhorses outside up. Fill with water and let sit for a while. If it doesn't drip, it doesn't leak. Good to install again when ready.
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CorvettCrzy
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'58 Corvette, '64 Franklin
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Post by CorvettCrzy on Mar 20, 2017 20:10:35 GMT -8
My 50s hams mostly have opening Hehr windows and they are prone to leaking. Something to do with being on the slant. Very annoying to troubleshoot... Set your window on a set of sawhorses outside up. Fill with water and let sit for a while. If it doesn't drip, it doesn't leak. Good to install again when ready. Speaking of Hehr windows, @vikx I was checking out Vintage Trailer Shop and saw that they sold a black glazing tape for Hehr windows. Was I supposed to put that in my front and rear windows on the Corvette? It's been so long since I took them apart I can't remember if it had a seal against the glass or not. Do you happen to remember? I just used a gray gasket that went over the the edge and against the glass. ladywendolyn The Corvette had a stationary window in the front curbside. The plexiglass was in really bad shape. I prefer air flow so we are replacing it with a jalousie made slightly larger by trailertrasher |
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Post by vikx on Mar 21, 2017 10:39:31 GMT -8
Our older builds do not have the seal, but some have sealant under the glass. I didn't do them all and some are lacking the rubber seal.They don't leak, so not going to try and take them apart. If it ain't broke... Trouble is, once caulked, you usually have to break the glass to re-do the window.
The black seal tape is good, but is very STICKY and isn't really removable. Use Windex on the tape to adjust the glass when first set. Once the seal is dry, the glass will not move, glued in place if you will.
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