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[VAC] Re: Window Rock Guards
Below is another piece of information I have on self-made window rock
guards. Some one later added to this and suggested using Lexan instead
of Plexiglas because it is stronger and more resistent to sun and thus
will last longer.
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First go to a glass shop and buy a piece of Plexiglas about 3" wider and
longer than you front window. next I rounded the corners to match my 70
sovereign with a regular belt sander. next If you have the curved front
window you need to curve the Plexiglas. to do this simply heat the
Plexiglas one side at a time with a standard propane or mapp torch at the
spot of the bend. you will find that you need to heat on the opposite side
that you want it to bend ,just experiment, and keep the flame moving so
not
to get it too hot. Once you've got the proper bends on both sides you
need
to drill four holes that will allow you to attach the glass with heavy
duty
suction cups (screw on) . But first heat your drill bit with the torch
you
really just want to burn holes. any pressure on the Plexiglas can cause
it
to crack. I only attached the Plexiglas to the middle window the one that
opens. this will allow you to open that window later. the wing windows
are now protected but you need to secure the cover so the dont flap when
moving I used 12'' strips of Velcro ( cant even see them) attached to the
aluminum just outside the wing windows. this is much easier if you have
the older model airstreams that dont have the curved window just follow
above steps without the bend! Now if you want to make it really look nice
you can get tinted Plexiglas and also use a chrome looking grommet that
goes clear around the shield. any questions when you get started just
drop
a line.
Roy Lashway
'78 Argosy,'56 Bubble
WBCCI 1610 VAC
rlashway@zianet.com
web site: www.zianet.com/rlashway
(polishing report included)