I need two of the cranks that grab the window clip at the bottom of the window and pull it tightly closed. Actually I need two of the threaded brass parts that the crank handle fits onto and one of the spring steel parts that catch the window clip to pull it back.
I could sure use someone's help in finding these.
I've been cleaning all of the window parts. They had 36 years of crud and rust. Some windows were hard to open because the operator was hard to turn even without the window weight on it. We are also having all windows rescreened using original frames, and we will replace all screen clips. I've already fabricated a new rock guard for the front. This should be it for windows, and then off to the next task. I'm sure glad all the Corning glass was intact.
I can't help you with the window cranks but I'd be interested in knowing how you fabricated a new rock shield. Did you have an existing frame or did you start from scratch? Do you have a photo?
Thanks,
Rog
I have the same window latching mechanisims. The best I have found is a wrecking yard. There are several across the nation. And keep the existing ones lubed.
I too would like to know what you did for the front window rock guard. A pic would be most helpful. Post that in the exterior section.
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Those parts you are looking for are probably like mine in the 66 - with the curved windows right? They aren't made any more and your only source would be a wreck or a re-do or maybe someone has some.
I posted a note on Airstream.net and a guy in Seattle had some from an AS he was redoing. I got two from him. He has two AS.
Since then I've proceeded to take the others out, Tarnex the crap out of them and scrub with 3M pads, soak in WD40 and reinstall. They are so shiney and nice now and all work well. Just can't figure out how to take off the latches on the window without breaking the freakin' glass - hate to do that and replace with plexi.
Let me know if you have any luck. Maybe the guy in Seattle still has some. I even thought about having those brass pieces tooled but that costs a fortune.
I gotten two leads on window parts so far, but no parts in hand yet.
I have all the original glass and all the windows have rusty clips. I have not tried to remove one for fear of breaking a window. They are going to stay as is for now.
Cool! Looks like we are at the same point and in the same boat!
I'm trying to get the parts back in along with putting in new weatherstrip I got from Inland. Think I put one in wrong - oh well, doesn't leak so ain't gonna even try to take it off.
Good luck with the hunt. Let me know how it goes. Never can have too many spares!!
I removed the old (original) weather stripping with a sharp chisel used like a putty scrapper and a lot of effort. The new stripping is standard closed cell foam from Home Depot. Do you see something in the stripping that Andy sells that makes it a better deal or product than what's available at HD?
I just got it all at the same place so I wouldn't have to search too much. I got the rubber weather strip from Inland so only needed a little foam for the screen door. That part was easy!
It's the rubber stuff that's hard to get off - and put on if I might add. That adhesive is tough to control when you do it by yourself! Been working on the trailer alone since Hubby is working so much this month. Only 4 windows to go!! Two will get done this weekend I hope.
Home Depot I'm sure has good stuff too.
By the way, I need a front rock guard for my window too. Please tell me how you are doing yours - or pictures are good too. I have the orginal fram - still mounted on the frame - just no guard.
I've got a '67 Tradewind as well and need some of those window crank/catch things. I will try to clean them but were they hard to get off. Also, I ordered the metal frames for all windows from Inland. Andy said they strengthened the window which is why they were standard on '68. My question is how to get the bottom tabs off of the window. I ordered new ones and Inlands says they slip over the frames. Any advice on how to do these projects or find the little crank catches would sure be appreciated. Thanks. Jim
Some of the window cranks were hard to remove. I had to drill our several screws. The Philips screw head allowed me to center the drill. I drilled completly through the screw. This leaves the threads still in the window frame. I used a small punch to first punch the threads to the center and then out the bottom. I was only able to drill two screws at most with one bit, so get extras.
You will probably find a dried compound under the plate that the crank clip slides on. I don't know what is is or was, but I removed it. Before remounting the cranks, I placed Parbond around the screw holes.
If you learn how to remove the metal window clips, let me know. I understand that if you break one of the Corning windows, you might as well drag your fig to the landfill, or make a plastic replacement.
Thanks for the advice. It sounds too iffy trying to get the metal cliips off of the windows to put the metal frames on I ordered from Inland. I think I will eat the shipping charges and return them. I thought they would pry off without too much trouble and I could slilp the frames on and put a new clip back on. When I spoke to Inland they said I actuallly had to remove the window to put the frames on. I should have known then it was more than I wanted to attempt. The iwndows have lasted 36 years so maybe I should not try to improve on them with the frame they put on the '68 models.
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