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03-18-2011, 04:28 PM
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Rivet Master
1954 25' Cruiser
Currently Looking...
Cruisin
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 683
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AndrewM
So we have been working on the windows the past few days. You can see some of our progress at the blog here
We have run into a pretty large snag. We went to make the rear window, which was missing, and realized it was not like the other windows. It almost appears to need two windows in it. One inside and one out. But that can't be right. Instead of having the normal push rods to extend it; it has holes for two hand levers inside bottom. The window fram has a hinge at the top but that also has the main gasket on it...
I can post pictures later, but I thought maybe some had knowledge about the 50's rear windows such as these. Pictures would be a blessing!
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The back window is also a fire exit. It has 2 frames, the outer frame is riveted to the trailer and also has the 2 levers in the bottom. Then the inside frame has the glass in it and is hinged at the top, if there is a fire you open the latches at the bottom to get out.
I can get you pictures of mine if you need them.
Doug
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03-18-2011, 05:38 PM
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#22
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3 Rivet Member
1977 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
deland
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 101
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nice trailer, i was actually looking at that one but atl was to far a drive for me. i knwo what he was asking for it and even if you paid full price you got a steal. cnt wait to see more progress on it
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03-18-2011, 06:07 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 22' International CCD
1957 26' Overlander
Plymouth
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 554
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Tinman54 is correct The rear window is an exit Ill be at my trailer, a 57, tomorrow I will try to get some good pics of it
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03-18-2011, 07:06 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,849
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I have the same window in my Liner, but it was missing the latches at the bottom. I would appreciate any pictures of the latches.
Thanks,
Bill
Quote:
Originally Posted by AndrewM
So we have been working on the windows the past few days. You can see some of our progress at the blog here
We have run into a pretty large snag. We went to make the rear window, which was missing, and realized it was not like the other windows. It almost appears to need two windows in it. One inside and one out. But that can't be right. Instead of having the normal push rods to extend it; it has holes for two hand levers inside bottom. The window fram has a hinge at the top but that also has the main gasket on it...
I can post pictures later, but I thought maybe some had knowledge about the 50's rear windows such as these. Pictures would be a blessing!
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Bill Kerfoot, WBCCI/VAC/CAC/El Camino Real Unit #5223
Just my personal opinion
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
https://billbethsblog.blogspot.com/
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03-18-2011, 07:28 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 22' International CCD
1957 26' Overlander
Plymouth
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 554
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The latches at the bottom, on my trailer, are the same ones that are used to latch the window.
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03-18-2011, 07:31 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,849
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Can you post a picture?
Thanks,
Bill
Quote:
Originally Posted by BradS
The latches at the bottom, on my trailer, are the same ones that are used to latch the window.
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Bill Kerfoot, WBCCI/VAC/CAC/El Camino Real Unit #5223
Just my personal opinion
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
https://billbethsblog.blogspot.com/
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03-18-2011, 07:35 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 22' International CCD
1957 26' Overlander
Plymouth
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 554
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wkerfoot
Can you post a picture?
Thanks,
Bill
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Tomorrow I will take a few photos and post them when I get home
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03-18-2011, 08:54 PM
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#28
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2 Rivet Member
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
Asheville
, NC
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 84
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Hmmm
It sort of makes sense, but I would need to see pictures of it. If I understand correctly the interior frame (which holds the glass) is hinged at the bottom? and folds in??
Pictures will resolve it...the PO had caulked the window to oblivion so that it was hard to tell what moved where...
Thanks for getting help everyone...
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03-18-2011, 08:55 PM
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#29
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1957 30' Sovereign of the Road
1959 28' Ambassador
1949 24' Limited
Peru
, New York
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 745
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wkerfoot
Can you post a picture?
Thanks,
Bill
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Bill,
Vintage Trailer Supply has them.
Colin
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03-18-2011, 09:27 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,849
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Colin,
I purchased two levers from Steve, but I think that I will have to cut off the return in order for them to allow the window to open completely. Correct?
Bill
Quote:
Originally Posted by Colin H
Bill,
Vintage Trailer Supply has them.
Colin
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Bill Kerfoot, WBCCI/VAC/CAC/El Camino Real Unit #5223
Just my personal opinion
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
https://billbethsblog.blogspot.com/
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03-19-2011, 11:33 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 22' International CCD
1957 26' Overlander
Plymouth
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 554
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Here are a few photos of my rear window. I hope these help
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03-19-2011, 11:38 AM
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,849
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Thanks, but different latches on my 1954.
Bill
Quote:
Originally Posted by BradS
Here are a few photos of my rear window. I hope these help
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Bill Kerfoot, WBCCI/VAC/CAC/El Camino Real Unit #5223
Just my personal opinion
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
https://billbethsblog.blogspot.com/
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03-19-2011, 01:45 PM
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#33
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1957 30' Sovereign of the Road
1959 28' Ambassador
1949 24' Limited
Peru
, New York
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 745
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wkerfoot
Colin,
I purchased two levers from Steve, but I think that I will have to cut off the return in order for them to allow the window to open completely. Correct?
Bill
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Bill,
I believe they are the same as used on my 57 Sovereign of the Road rear escape hatch/window. I'll check on Monday.
Colin
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03-19-2011, 02:31 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,849
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This is the existing bracket which I took off and cleaned up.
Bill
Quote:
Originally Posted by Colin H
Bill,
I believe they are the same as used on my 57 Sovereign of the Road rear escape hatch/window. I'll check on Monday.
Colin
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Bill Kerfoot, WBCCI/VAC/CAC/El Camino Real Unit #5223
Just my personal opinion
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
https://billbethsblog.blogspot.com/
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03-19-2011, 02:41 PM
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Rivet Master
1954 25' Cruiser
Currently Looking...
Cruisin
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 683
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BradS
Here are a few photos of my rear window. I hope these help
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My 54 cruiser is the same as Brads. Just as I was taking a picture this morning my camera died.
Doug
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03-19-2011, 02:49 PM
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#36
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,849
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Doug,
Where was your Cruiser built? I have an Ohio trailer.
Bill
Quote:
Originally Posted by tinman54
My 54 cruiser is the same as Brads. Just as I was taking a picture this morning my camera died.
Doug
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Bill Kerfoot, WBCCI/VAC/CAC/El Camino Real Unit #5223
Just my personal opinion
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
https://billbethsblog.blogspot.com/
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03-19-2011, 03:03 PM
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#37
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Rivet Master
1954 25' Cruiser
Currently Looking...
Cruisin
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 683
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wkerfoot
Doug,
Where was your Cruiser built? I have an Ohio trailer.
Bill
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I have a whale tail from California.
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03-19-2011, 09:27 PM
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#38
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2 Rivet Member
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
Asheville
, NC
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 84
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Thanks!
Those pictures do help, I believe we are going to try and fab up the window tomorrow...hopefully it will come together.
Tinman how many 54 whaletail Cruisers are around these days??
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03-19-2011, 10:47 PM
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#39
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3 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
OO
, OO
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 174
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Mine is also a whale tail from California, but the bed in the rear is inserted crosswise.
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04-20-2011, 09:24 PM
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#40
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2 Rivet Member
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
Asheville
, NC
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 84
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Progress
Well I have been in the full swing of renovation. I wish I could be more active on the forums, but polishing takes a lot of time!! Lets see what I have done lately:
tinted and 'rebuilt' existing windows
fabricated two new windows
rebuilt the door
finished the first phase of polishing
installed 3 new fantastic fans
rebuilt hatch door
replaced two old exterior panel patches
replaced and welded three street side outriggers
replaced floor under the kitchen and bath
replaced and entire exterior side panel
and a few other things
Soon i will be:
redoing the electrical
roughing in the plumbing/installing the precision temp
installing the dickinson p12000
building a new bathroom
...and well finishing the interior
I have 4 weeks till I need to be at a "liveable" point and while I think it may be crazy, I look back on what we have done in the last 4 weeks and really think its gonna happen. I am mostly relying on the expertise of my brother Chris. I have now gone in debt to him by one trailer renovation.
I have been documenting the process in more depth on our blog But here are some pictures for the forums....
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