[VAC] Re: Solardome Replacement

["Brad Norgaard" <canerods@xxxxxxxxx>]

Title: Re: [VAC] Solardome Replacement

Hi Louis,
I replaced mine as well. Actually, made a new one. The lifter mechanisms come off of the frame by prying them off at the base with a screwdriver from the two tab-like arms. Apply just enough pressure to pry the arm apart from the lift mechanism. Once the lifters are no longer attached to the frame, just lift up the cover and turn it sideways and it will come through the vent opening. Drill out the rivets which will remove the lifter mechanisms from the vent cover. Attach the gasket material. Put the lift mechanisms back in their places on the vent opening and put the new cover in place with the lifters in their lowest position, but still making contact with the new cover. Use a black magic marker, Sharpie works best, and mark where to drill the holes. Because you only get one shot at this, take it all off the trailer and set it up again and double check your marks. Continue to do this until you are comfortable with drilling out the holes in the new cover. If your new cover is plastic, consider backing up the rivets from the top with a small strip of aluminum to distribute the pressure from the rivets. You will probably need to trim the top edge of the gasket material where the hinge part of the lifters go. Take your time and test fit before drilling. You'll have a great new vent. Good luck.

Brad Norgaard
'59 Trade Wind
Phoenix
WBCCI #2699, VAC, TCT