Window 'clasp' for '67 Globetrotter

[bbqmama]

Hi all,

I'm missing the middle 'clasp' for the front window in our 1967globetrotter... I've loaded a picture of what the others look like. Any idea what the formal name is for this piece and where I might find a replacement? It essentially extends out when the knob is cranked to snag the hook on the window and shut it tight....

Thanks much!

[Jmcmike]

Hey! I have this same problem with my 67 safari. Many of the clasps are rusted and unworkable or gone altogether. I hope someone with a solution replies to you post.

[goransons]

they are easy to take apart. if it's just the barrel shaped "nut" that the threaded arm screws through, I think Inland rv had some of those made at one time. If they are there but non-functional (stripped) that is the part that is usually broken in half or threads pulled out of. It's a weird thread type too. Worth calling, I know the whole latch is only available when someone parts out a window frame. There was someone on the airstream classifieds that had lots of doors and windows, maybe you could by a window frame with them still attached?

[Inland RV Center, In]

Originally Posted by goransons

they are easy to take apart. if it's just the barrel shaped "nut" that the threaded arm screws through, I think Inland rv had some of those made at one time. If they are there but non-functional (stripped) that is the part that is usually broken in half or threads pulled out of. It's a weird thread type too. Worth calling, I know the whole latch is only available when someone parts out a window frame. There was someone on the airstream classifieds that had lots of doors and windows, maybe you could by a window frame with them still attached?

That goofy screw is a double start thread.

Andy

[Inland RV Center, In]

The internal nut is called a "barrel nut".

Andy

[goransons]

Andy do you still have the barrel nuts available?

[JJSawyer]

I've been looking for the same part! We came up with something that might work, but it'd have to be retro-fit. Maybe somebody will come up with something better.

[Jmcmike]

I appreciate everyone's response! As a newly, I'm glad for the help. I will get creative and come up with something.

[samb]

"I will get creative and come up with something."

Now that is the true spirit that is needed to keep an old trailer on the road.
Please share your successes.

Sam

[Inland RV Center, In]

Originally Posted by goransons

Andy do you still have the barrel nuts available?

Yes, we have the barrel nuts in stock.

Andy