Replace curved window road side on 1977 argosy

[howiebean]

Just got our argosy back from storage....and had the paint stripped down to the aluminum....looks fantastic, but on our way home took a rock in the window and smashed it. Looks like inland rv has the window....is this very difficult to change? Looks like it....any comments welcome. Thanks

[DryFly]

Oh, that's harsh. I'm following this thread to see how you progress. How did it happen? Must have been pretty traumatic. So are you going to have tinted one side and clear on the other?

[idroba]

Lots of rivets need to be drilled out, and replaced. I think something like 90. The clear glass is no longer available so if you buy new, only the dark tinted can be had. Around $900 as I remember others saying. To get clear, you need to find a used window. They are not easy to come by.

[Inland RV Center, In]

Originally Posted by howiebean

Just got our argosy back from storage....and had the paint stripped down to the aluminum....looks fantastic, but on our way home took a rock in the window and smashed it. Looks like inland rv has the window....is this very difficult to change? Looks like it....any comments welcome. Thanks

Takes a newbie about 3 to 4 hours to change.

Not a biggie job.

Andy

[howiebean]

Running it through insurance as I really have no idea what I am doing, and they are going to have it replaced with a clear one.

[howiebean]

Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In

Takes a newbie about 3 to 4 hours to change.

Not a biggie job.

Andy

I checked with Inland and they told me they do have the window, is that correct? thanks!

[overlander63]

Originally Posted by howiebean

I checked with Inland and they told me they do have the window, is that correct? thanks!

Unless some have been custom made, the new replacement windows are tinted, not clear. If you want a clear replacement so it will match the other side, you will need to find a used window.

[Inland RV Center, In]

Originally Posted by howiebean

I checked with Inland and they told me they do have the window, is that correct? thanks!

Yes.

Andy

[memguy]

Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In

Takes a newbie about 3 to 4 hours to change.

Not a biggie job.

Andy

Newbie here.. Is there an instructional vid for this install? My window is not an exact fit

[memguy]

I have pic of fit. Afraid we might break window

[traveluminum]

Just curious. How did it turn out? Did it flex enough to fit?

[memguy]

I found a used one..it was a perfect fit. Inland was no help..Offered to take it back for a 15% restocking fee and I pay shipping. I believe Andy has retired and it's under new ownership. I still have the new one. Airstream assured me it's the right window. And they explained how to install for future reference. It's "for sale"!

[traveluminum]

I’m about to replace the roadside wrap window on a 1990, and it doesn’t conform perfectly. I am leery about pushing it in even the 1/4” it needs. Is yours the roadside, or the curbside? I hope I don’t break this one, and need another. Thanks

[traveluminum]

You mentioned Airstream explained how to install the window. Did they mention what to do if it doesn’t fit perfectly?

[memguy]

sent you a private message with my number..easier to explain talking than typing
mine is curbside..posted for sale on this site

[80Caravelle]

My roadside curved front window took a rock this past summer in the middle of Montana. I ended up ordering a replacement from VTS and followed the instructions that came with it. This involved drilling out the existing rivets, removing the breaker bar attached to the center window, and reattaching a new breaker bar to the new window & center window. I then used lag sealant behind the new window and rivited the new one right in. 6 months later, there are no leaks.

Now of course the curb side window is leaking, and I'm considering just swapping it out as well.

[trashbag]

I just purchased replacement wing windows for my 72 ambassador. they don't quite match the curve. if I try to bend frame will glass break? does anybody know the trick to this?

[memguy]

first, I would make sure the windows are the correct ones. Seller in California sent us the 1999 and up windows. They were about a half inch off. Had we listened to the seller we would have broken the windows. If they are the correct windows, you start in the middle and work you way out. Rivet in top middle, then rivet in bottom middle....so on. I will see if I can find the pictures and post em. It has been about 3 years. What are the serial numbers on the window?

[Lumatic]

Originally Posted by trashbag

I just purchased replacement wing windows for my 72 ambassador. they don't quite match the curve. if I try to bend frame will glass break? does anybody know the trick to this?

Early 70s windows are interchangeable. The oddball to this type of wing window is 1969 which has a different lower inside corner. If you bend the frame you might crack the glass. Are you sure they sent the right window? Photos would help.

[trashbag]

here is the photo of window with model number