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Old 05-10-2015, 12:38 PM   #1
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Window removal

Can anyone tell me how to remove the window from the Airstream so that I can clean it and replace the rubber seal. It seems to be on some sort of track but does not slide off. Thanks for the help


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Old 05-10-2015, 01:07 PM   #2
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If your window is like our 78 Argosy you will have to disconnect the lift rods and the raise the window way up past 90 deg and it should drop out of the top hinge.Hope it works for you. Don
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Old 05-10-2015, 02:32 PM   #3
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James,
Mine are 1964 windows, so not sure if this is any help.
There are a couple things holding the window in the frame. It helps to have 2 people but not too bad by your self.

1) On the outside of the window frame, center, top, there should be a very small Philips head screw. Removing that will allow the window to slide sideways out of it's track/hinge. Caution, see step 3!

2) On each side of the frame are nylon spacers that cover a slot opening again with a very small philips head scew. Remove them both. This allows you to remove the nylon slides that are on the ends of the lift arms.

3) Before you remove the window. Remember step 1 and that very small Philips head screw? Be Careful, It screws into a very small nylon piece that will fall out and get lost when you remove the window from the track. Should this happen, don't freak out. just use a small piece of electrical wire 14g to replace it when you reinstall the window.

3.1)Now lift the window to about 90 degrees and slide left or right (Look for the small nylon piece half way) until it is free of the track/hinge.

4) reverse process to reinstall window.

Hopefully this is helpful.

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Old 05-11-2015, 07:38 PM   #4
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Front Wing Window Leak

I need to address a leak on my right front wing window on my 1982 excella. Any instructions available on how to replace the seal?
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Old 05-12-2015, 05:29 AM   #5
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I need to address a leak on my right front wing window on my 1982 excella. Any instructions available on how to replace the seal?
I just finished up with the wing windows. Take a looksee here: http://www.airforums.com/forums/f46/...or-127619.html
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Old 05-13-2015, 12:14 PM   #6
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When I looked at the fixed front wing window, which show signs of leaks, I was surprised to find that the left front appears to be a single pane and the right appears to be a double pane. Is this standard for a Airstream?
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Old 05-13-2015, 12:40 PM   #7
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When I looked at the fixed front wing window, which show signs of leaks, I was surprised to find that the left front appears to be a single pane and the right appears to be a double pane. Is this standard for a Airstream?
Most likely they were both doubles and then one was replaced along the way. You may find that one is put in using bucked rivets and one is using olympics. That was the case on mine, the curbside window had been pulled out some time in the past and they most likely replaced one of the segments.
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Old 05-13-2015, 10:04 PM   #8
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rivets

Am I correct in assuming that the bucked rivets are the original rivets?
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Old 05-14-2015, 05:55 AM   #9
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Thank you everyone, I'm sure this will get me started. Thank you thank you thank you.


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Old 05-14-2015, 05:56 AM   #10
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Also I have a 1979 International tradewind 25


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Old 06-19-2015, 07:04 AM   #11
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Just took our '76 31' LY on her maiden voyage. Windows are leaking. Anyone know of a good aluminum to glass sealant till I get new gaskets for upper "skylights".
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