From: BarryK. Mansfield <bmansfie@zoo.uvm.edu>
To: <vintage@airstream.net>
Subject: Re: [VAC] Corning Glass windows
Date: Thursday, March 18, 1999 11:00 AM

Bill Scott,

I have a 66 Caravel with the Corning windows. Where did you find Limo
Tint? This sounds like a great idea. Is this the same stuff used onautos?
Thanks! barry

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On Wed, 17 Mar 1999, Bill Scott wrote:

> Marilyn in Pennsylvania , Yes , those neat little thin and curved
> corning glass windows were stock in 66 and 67 Airstreams. The curve
> gracefully follows the slight radius of the body. If the window
> mechanisms are maintained and the rubber stripping is replaced
> periodically, those windows will close and lock tightly providinga
> water-tight weather seal. Keep the screw mechanisms lubricated witha
> little white grease,and give them a little excercise now and again.I
> did all my windows with Limo Tint, and they provide daytime privacy,and
> summer-time cooling. In addition, they have a nice modern
> "look". When they are open, they act as small individual awningsby
> providing a modicum of shade because of the tint. Treat them
> carefully, they are not easy to find replacements.
>
> Bill Scott
> 66 Tradewind
>
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