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08-20-2010, 07:23 PM
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New Member
2006 28' International CCD
Elizabethtown
, Kentucky
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 3
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Broken Front windows
Hello All,
I am a first time Airstream owner, having just purchased a damaged 2006 International that I plan on repairing and using.
All three of the front windows are broken out, both the panoramics and the center tilt up. The window frames are bent also.
Are these dealer only parts or is there an aftermarket source?
I also have a curbside fixed window broken.
Do they come as an "assembly" with the frame or piece by piece?
My nearest A/S dealer is several hundred miles away, so I am going to have to obtain these parts by phone/internet.
I have already purchased my riveting tools based on info from these forums. Just need to start getting parts.
Overall I have a very nice unit, just some minor damage. It was a wind "blow-over" Some dents that I am going to try to suction out & the glass is the major damage.
Thanks.
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08-20-2010, 08:27 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,801
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You're about 250 miles from Jackson Center, OH.
This is a job I'd leave to the pros. Leaks, afterwards, or breaking one of those very expensive curved windows while putting it in would cost more than taking it to the factory. Do it yourselfers with a lot of caring and time can do wonderful work.... but installing the curved windows is a tough job to get right, and a permanent mess if you do it wrong.
If cost is a factor, wait til winter - they cut the service price by 15%.
Just one person's take on it.
Paula
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08-20-2010, 09:30 PM
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Rivet Master
1970 27' Overlander
Espanola
, Full Timer
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,753
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even though ours is a vintage, and the window that was broken (by a weed eater and a mindless operator) ...just to replace the window as original was a four hundred dollar fix. But it's an Airstream and it is all well worth every penny.
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08-20-2010, 09:38 PM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,618
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Quote:
Originally Posted by El Hombre
It was a wind "blow-over"
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Welcome to the forums.
Did the wind blow the trailer onto it's side? How fast was it blowing?
IMWTK
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Richard
Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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08-21-2010, 07:10 AM
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New Member
2006 28' International CCD
Elizabethtown
, Kentucky
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 3
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Thanks for the replies.
I thought about Jackson Center, I guess cost/time is the big question. Obviously a trip to JC means a couple days off work, plus parts & labor. At this point I have no idea on the parts price or labor expense.
Azflycaster, not sure on the details, I bought the unit from an insurance sale. My uderstanding was the trailer was parked at a storage lot when it happened. Looks like the unit blew all the way over on it's top, as the roof around the A/C unit was pushed in slightly & the cover was broken.Pretty minor though.
RedhawkerII, which window did you break? Was that parts only or including labor?
Thanks.
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08-21-2010, 07:17 AM
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New Member
2006 28' International CCD
Elizabethtown
, Kentucky
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 3
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Andy from Inland, Thanks for the PM.
The system won't let me respond by PM untill I am a "trusted" member.
I'll call you on Monday.
Thanks,
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09-26-2010, 02:41 PM
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New Member
1991 35' Airstream 350
Torrance
, California
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 2
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Hi
I\'m looking for 1986 Air Stream 290 Excella Motor Home front passenger side window screen and wetherstrip
my location California LAX area
please let me know
Seigo
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