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10-13-2016, 10:19 AM
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Rivet Master
2021 25' Globetrotter
Jamestown
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,720
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Airstream said it couldn't be done...
...or, 🎶'I can see clearly now the "pane" is gone...'🎶🎶
We finally finished a little project I began working on a few years ago.
Airstream said it was "not possible".
I almost gave in a couple of times but I finally got all of the pieces together and saw it through.
For my wife Dorsey a door window that can be seen through!
As requested...
Bruce
More of the story here... https://brucebeard.com/2016/10/10/weam-turk/
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10-13-2016, 10:50 AM
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
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Very lovely!!!!!
And a great write up. Love the term weam turk (but my spell check doesn't). Nice writing style, good sense of humor.
And best of all mire light and viewpoints.
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10-13-2016, 02:02 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 24
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Indeed, what a pane! Glad you saw it through!
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10-13-2016, 03:18 PM
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Rivet Master
2021 25' Globetrotter
Jamestown
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,720
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It really is a great addition to our Bambi. Not sure why Airstream spec's the windows in the door with the etched surface that they do. We will add a Phifertex panel that can snap in place for privacy when we need it.
We both love being able to see out!
Bruce
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10-13-2016, 03:28 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Gold Country
, California
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 334
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Nice work! I was checking out your blog and I remembered seeing your Airstream pick up video on YouTube a couple years ago! Your wife did a great job with it.
Anyway, way to stick with it!
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10-13-2016, 04:04 PM
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Rivet Master
2021 25' Globetrotter
Jamestown
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,720
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NorCal Matt
Nice work! I was checking out your blog and I remembered seeing your Airstream pick up video on YouTube a couple years ago! Your wife did a great job with it.
Anyway, way to stick with it!
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My wife is a talented woman.
I married very, very well...
Thank you,
Bruce
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10-14-2016, 11:21 AM
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Richard
2006 30' Classic S/O
Merced
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 79
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Excellent. I have tried to get rid of the frosted glass too. The problem has always been obtaining a clear class with the proper curve.
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10-14-2016, 11:22 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Portland
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 684
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Great job! I have always thought about doing the same thing. I'm sure readers would like more information like what did the frame and window cost, and who and what did you order the clear glass from at what cost.
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10-14-2016, 11:30 AM
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Rivet Master
2021 25' Globetrotter
Jamestown
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,720
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hhendrix
Great job! I have always thought about doing the same thing. I'm sure readers would like more information like what did the frame and window cost, and who and what did you order the clear glass from at what cost.
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For anyone who would like the name and number of Airstream's glass supplier, who happily supplied me with a piece of clear, tinted, glass, send me a PM and I will let you have the information.
I honestly can't remember what I paid for the glass as it was a few years ago...
Bruce
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10-14-2016, 12:41 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1984 31' Excella
Naples
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bruce B
...or, 'I can see clearly now the "pane" is gone...'
We finally finished a little project I began working on a few years ago.
Airstream said it was "not possible".
I almost gave in a couple of times but I finally got all of the pieces together and saw it through.
For my wife Dorsey a door window that can be seen through!
As requested...
Bruce
More of the story here... https://brucebeard.com/2016/10/10/weam-turk/
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OK, I'm confused. Were they all made with the opaque? If so, mine must have been redone as it is clear as a day.
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10-14-2016, 02:51 PM
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Rivet Master
2021 25' Globetrotter
Jamestown
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,720
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FreedomRings
OK, I'm confused. Were they all made with the opaque? If so, mine must have been redone as it is clear as a day.
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I believe it is just the later or more recent Airstream's that got the frosted window in the door.
Bruce
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10-14-2016, 03:12 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
I'm In
, Kentucky
Join Date: Dec 2012
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I wondered about that too when we bought ours from another couple. I asked the guy and he didn't know. My wife says it's privacy glass because there is no curtain on that window and people could be looking in at night. I say 'it serves them right'. Anyway, you'd have to be standing on the steps to be peeking in or you'd have to be fairly tall and easily identifiable.
Seems to me that it wouldn't be very hard for AS to put in some king of shutter or blind that you could pull down.
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Rich & Yvonne
2006 Safari SE -Dora-
2004 4Runner SE 4.7L V8
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10-14-2016, 03:22 PM
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Rivet Master
2021 25' Globetrotter
Jamestown
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,720
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Quote:
Originally Posted by richw46
I wondered about that too when we bought ours from another couple. I asked the guy and he didn't know. My wife says it's privacy glass because there is no curtain on that window and people could be looking in at night. I say 'it serves them right'. Anyway, you'd have to be standing on the steps to be peeking in or you'd have to be fairly tall and easily identifiable.
Seems to me that it wouldn't be very hard for AS to put in some king of shutter or blind that you could pull down.
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We will put in 4 snaps and make a panel of phifertex fabric for those times our neighbors seen too curious. I think the cost of the fabric and snaps is less than $10... It will provide as much privacy as the original glass and we can store it anywhere when we don't need it...
Bruce
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10-14-2016, 03:36 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 23' Flying Cloud
Hillsborito
, Oregon
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 68
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Oh that is one awesome project! It's too bad I'm not that skilled.....hope the wife doesn't see this thread
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10-15-2016, 09:14 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2014 25' Flying Cloud
1987 29' Sovereign
1978 31' Sovereign
Tampa Bay
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2014
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Airstream said it couldn't be done
Congratulations!
So happy to see you've tackled this successfully. Any idea why AS is so proprietary as to how/why a clear glass isn't an easier option? This opaque window is so annoying especially when the door is opened which then also blocks the view from our kitchen windows.
Our theory is that if it can be built it certainly can be changed or improved. Thanks for sharing your innovative solution.
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"The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – St. Augustine
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10-15-2016, 09:22 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2014 25' Flying Cloud
1987 29' Sovereign
1978 31' Sovereign
Tampa Bay
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Join Date: Dec 2014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bruce B
For anyone who would like the name and number of Airstream's glass supplier, who happily supplied me with a piece of clear, tinted, glass, send me a PM and I will let you have the information.
I honestly can't remember what I paid for the glass as it was a few years ago...
Bruce
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Interested in the glass McGrath/supplier. Not sure how to send PM 🙄
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"The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – St. Augustine
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10-15-2016, 10:30 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Redmond
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 53
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Always wondered why Airstream doesn't install a clear window on the door. It's great to know that one can modify this but I'd be interested to hear why they insist on the opaque window.
Great weam-turk by the way!
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10-15-2016, 04:37 PM
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Rivet Master
2021 25' Globetrotter
Jamestown
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,720
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 369goose
Interested in the glass McGrath/supplier. Not sure how to send PM 🙄
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PM sent!
Be aware, this glass is the one used in late model door windows. Our Airstream is a 2012.
Be sure it will fit your Airstream before you order it...
Bruce
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10-15-2016, 08:16 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1986 25' Sovereign
Huntsville
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 282
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It looks good. You might take a look at an older model. Ours is an 86 and has a pull down roll up shade inside the door. You might be able to do that to cover your door window.
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10-15-2016, 09:15 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Holly Springs
, Mississippi
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 426
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Bruce,
In looking at the door, it sort of looks like the glass in the window can be removed from the inside by screwing out the frame attachments, then accessing the glass. Did you try this, or maybe that's how you did it? If not, how did you buck the rivets?
I much prefer the clear glass. Airstream missed a turn on this one...
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2016 FC 25' FB twin
2013 F-150 Lariat CrewCab 3.5 EB 4X4 3.55 axle
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