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| [GMCnet] how to seal windows [message #354199] |
Mon, 27 April 2020 17:55  |
Len Novak
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Since I replaced the entry door window, new sealant, paint etc I'm wondering
how to reseal the rest of the windows in the coach. The original black foam
tape on the door window was fully compressed and turned to dust. I don't
see me pulling out each window to reseal them. Has anyone done this before?
Thanks.
Len and Pat Novak
1978 GMC Kingsley
The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule@Roadrunner.Com
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
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1978 GMC Kingsley
The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
Las Vegas, NV new email: B52sRule@Gmail.com
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www.bdub.net/novak/
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| Re: [GMCnet] how to seal windows [message #354202 is a reply to message #354199] |
Mon, 27 April 2020 18:16  |
James Hupy
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If the windows leak around the outside rim too, then you have 2 choices.
One, remove the old, ill fitting original windows, scrape and scrub all the
old sealant off of everything, then use fresh sealant, and re-install the
old leaky windows.
Or Two, remove the old stuff and replace them with the new style
windows now available. They look a lot sleeker, they don't leak, and are
much quieter. They also come with great fitting screens. They are not
inexpensive, but you only have to mess with them once. One is low budget,
Two isn't. Depends a lot on your budget.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon
On Mon, Apr 27, 2020, 3:56 PM Len Novak via Gmclist
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> Since I replaced the entry door window, new sealant, paint etc I'm
> wondering
> how to reseal the rest of the windows in the coach. The original black
> foam
> tape on the door window was fully compressed and turned to dust. I don't
> see me pulling out each window to reseal them. Has anyone done this
> before?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Len and Pat Novak
> 1978 GMC Kingsley
> The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
> Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule@Roadrunner.Com
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
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> www.bdub.net/novak/
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| Re: [GMCnet] how to seal windows [message #354221 is a reply to message #354202] |
Tue, 28 April 2020 13:47 |
Len Novak
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I'll have to look into both.......or maybe find a free flowing penetrating
sealer.
Thanks,
Len and Pat Novak
1978 GMC Kingsley
The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule@Roadrunner.Com
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
www.bdub.net/novak/
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] how to seal windows
If the windows leak around the outside rim too, then you have 2 choices.
One, remove the old, ill fitting original windows, scrape and scrub all the
old sealant off of everything, then use fresh sealant, and re-install the
old leaky windows.
Or Two, remove the old stuff and replace them with the new style
windows now available. They look a lot sleeker, they don't leak, and are
much quieter. They also come with great fitting screens. They are not
inexpensive, but you only have to mess with them once. One is low budget,
Two isn't. Depends a lot on your budget.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon
On Mon, Apr 27, 2020, 3:56 PM Len Novak via Gmclist
wrote:
> Since I replaced the entry door window, new sealant, paint etc I'm
> wondering
> how to reseal the rest of the windows in the coach. The original black
> foam
> tape on the door window was fully compressed and turned to dust. I don't
> see me pulling out each window to reseal them. Has anyone done this
> before?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Len and Pat Novak
> 1978 GMC Kingsley
> The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
> Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule@Roadrunner.Com
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
>
> www.bdub.net/novak/
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Len and Pat Novak
1978 GMC Kingsley
The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
Las Vegas, NV new email: B52sRule@Gmail.com
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
www.bdub.net/novak/
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| Re: [GMCnet] how to seal windows [message #354222 is a reply to message #354199] |
Tue, 28 April 2020 14:32 |
Larry
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While the new style windows look great and take care of a lot of leak issues, if the OEM windows are revitalized with new felts and seals, when you pull into a camp site and open those large windows on opposite sides of the coach, you get GREAT cross airflow. Something that is not as good with the new style windows. Personally,I like the old OEM style windows. JMHO
Larry 
78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.
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| Re: [GMCnet] how to seal windows [message #354224 is a reply to message #354222] |
Tue, 28 April 2020 15:34 |
sgltrac
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Could not agree with you more Larry. It also allows easier communication
between folks inside the coach to those outside when at a campsite. That
is the reason I restored my O.G windows in my first 77 rather than spend on
the new style. The new style are definitely better looking however.
Sully
Bellevue wa.
On Tue, Apr 28, 2020 at 12:33 PM Larry via Gmclist
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> While the new style windows look great and take care of a lot of leak
> issues, if revitalized with new felts and seals, when you pull into a camp
> site
> and open those large windows on opposite sides of the coach, you get GREAT
> cross airflow. Something that is not as good with the new style windows.
> Personally,I like the old OEM style windows. JMHO
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> 78 Royale w/500 Caddy
> Menomonie, WI.
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| Re: [GMCnet] how to seal windows [message #354244 is a reply to message #354224] |
Wed, 29 April 2020 07:38 |
Rich Kinas
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So I just redid all my windows. Pulled the windows and frames and used 1/4"
x 1/8" butyl tape to reseal the window frames to the coach. Worked perfect,
leak proof seal and can be redone anytime in the future if needed without
much hassle.
Rich
On Tue, Apr 28, 2020 at 4:35 PM Todd Sullivan via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
> Could not agree with you more Larry. It also allows easier communication
> between folks inside the coach to those outside when at a campsite. That
> is the reason I restored my O.G windows in my first 77 rather than spend on
> the new style. The new style are definitely better looking however.
>
> Sully
> Bellevue wa.
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> On Tue, Apr 28, 2020 at 12:33 PM Larry via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org>
> wrote:
>
>> While the new style windows look great and take care of a lot of leak
>> issues, if revitalized with new felts and seals, when you pull into a
> camp
>> site
>> and open those large windows on opposite sides of the coach, you get
> GREAT
>> cross airflow. Something that is not as good with the new style windows.
>> Personally,I like the old OEM style windows. JMHO
>> --
>> Larry
>> 78 Royale w/500 Caddy
>> Menomonie, WI.
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