| leaky windows [message #127882] |
Sun, 29 May 2011 11:22  |
homer
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Hi, I have just purchased a 26' Gmc sequoia and looking forward to working on the restoration a summer long project I hope one of my first moves is to seal all the windows, trying to find the right window track is very time consuming any-one out there that can help with a suppier,FED-EX is on my side I am in Britsh-columbia. Les
homer
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| Re: leaky windows [message #127885 is a reply to message #127882] |
Sun, 29 May 2011 11:47  |
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JShot
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| homer wrote on Sun, 29 May 2011 12:22 |
Hi, I have just purchased a 26' Gmc sequoia and looking forward to working on the restoration a summer long project I hope one of my first moves is to seal all the windows, trying to find the right window track is very time consuming any-one out there that can help with a suppier,FED-EX is on my side I am in Britsh-columbia. Les
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Les,
Congratulations on your recent purchase.
If your classic GMC hasn't been listed in the Worldwide GMC Motorhome Registry, or if you're not certain, please send me your coach's VIN/TZE number and I will check it out for you. Because you recently bought your GMC, also send me any prior owners info along with the TZE.
A handy on-line form can be found at http://GMCmhRegistry.com. The Registry has tracked down over 8,100 coaches since 1993.
Thanks,
John
John Shotwell
Ridgeville Corners, OH
78 Royale Center Kitchen
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| Re: leaky windows [message #127891 is a reply to message #127882] |
Sun, 29 May 2011 12:26 |
Ken Burton
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| homer wrote on Sun, 29 May 2011 11:22 |
Hi, I have just purchased a 26' Gmc sequoia and looking forward to working on the restoration a summer long project I hope one of my first moves is to seal all the windows, trying to find the right window track is very time consuming any-one out there that can help with a suppier,FED-EX is on my side I am in Britsh-columbia. Les
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Call Jim Bounds:
o Toll free orders: 877-275-4462
o Local phone for orders and FAX: 407-857-5777
o Tech Line: 321-299-5707
o Email: coopmotorworks@yahoo.com for personal & business issues.
DO NOT let him ship to you using UPS. You will end up with a brokerage fee on top of taking forever. I use USPS to ship tp Canada. I do not know what the fees are like using Fed-EX.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: leaky windows [message #127900 is a reply to message #127882] |
Sun, 29 May 2011 14:07 |
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mike miller
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| homer wrote on Sun, 29 May 2011 09:22 |
Hi, I have just purchased a 26' Gmc sequoia and looking forward to working on the restoration a summer long project I hope one of my first moves is to seal all the windows, trying to find the right window track is very time consuming any-one out there that can help with a suppier,FED-EX is on my side I am in Britsh-columbia. Les
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As a Sequoia, I assume it is a 1973 or 1974. Those years came with the early type windows. These windows have a felt covered seal for the moving glass and a rubber/plastic seal for the stationary glass. I know Jim Bounds at the GMC CoOp has the felt ones. <http://gmccoop.com/> I got the stationary seal at a local glass shop... but I do not really like the color. (Light grey) Another source could be Jim Kanomata at Applied GMC <http://www.appliedgmc.com/>
But these only seal the glass to metal frames. The frames need to be sealed to the body. The early frames also have "leak points" where the multi-part frames are pieced together. You also need to ensure the drain ports are clear.
The later coaches have different windows with different seals. They are a "little" less prone to leakage. All coaches have the same type cockpit windows... similar design to the early style.
I would not remove the windows unless you are redoing the interior. Clean up the gap between the frame and the body, mask the area around the frame, then use a quality sealant around the frame. (Do NOT use a permanent type sealant, like 3m 5200, if you ever want to remove these windows -- ever.) Be sure to force some sealant into the gap to get a good seal.
I know I have seen photos and instructions somewhere....
OBTW: Welcome to the group.
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo'
http://m000035.blogspot.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] leaky windows [message #127908 is a reply to message #127900] |
Sun, 29 May 2011 16:19 |
James Hupy
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When I saw Jim K & had lunch with him a couple of weeks ago, he mentioned to
me that he had some smoking deals on late model type windows, the ones that
open on the bottom third of the frame, particularly , the door windows, and
smaller sizes. Give him a call at 800 752 sevenfiveoughttwo and ask him to
quote you a price. Might be an attractive deal when faced with trying to
leak seal those old style ones.
Jim Hupy
Salem, OR
78 GMc Royale 403
On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 12:07 PM, Mike Miller <m000035@gmail.com> wrote:
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> homer wrote on Sun, 29 May 2011 09:22
> > Hi, I have just purchased a 26' Gmc sequoia and looking forward to
> working on the restoration a summer long project I hope one of my first
> moves is to seal all the windows, trying to find the right window track is
> very time consuming any-one out there that can help with a suppier,FED-EX is
> on my side I am in Britsh-columbia. Les
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> As a Sequoia, I assume it is a 1973 or 1974. Those years came with the
> early type windows. These windows have a felt covered seal for the moving
> glass and a rubber/plastic seal for the stationary glass. I know Jim Bounds
> at the GMC CoOp has the felt ones. <http://gmccoop.com/> I got the
> stationary seal at a local glass shop... but I do not really like the color.
> (Light grey) Another source could be Jim Kanomata at Applied GMC <
> http://www.appliedgmc.com/>
>
> But these only seal the glass to metal frames. The frames need to be
> sealed to the body. The early frames also have "leak points" where the
> multi-part frames are pieced together. You also need to ensure the drain
> ports are clear.
>
> The later coaches have different windows with different seals. They are a
> "little" less prone to leakage. All coaches have the same type cockpit
> windows... similar design to the early style.
>
> I would not remove the windows unless you are redoing the interior. Clean
> up the gap between the frame and the body, mask the area around the frame,
> then use a quality sealant around the frame. (Do NOT use a permanent type
> sealant, like 3m 5200, if you ever want to remove these windows -- ever.)
> Be sure to force some sealant into the gap to get a good seal.
>
> I know I have seen photos and instructions somewhere....
>
> OBTW: Welcome to the group.
> --
> Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
> '73 26' exPainted D. -- `78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- `77 23' Birchaven
> Side Bath
> http://m000035.blogspot.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] leaky windows [message #127918 is a reply to message #127882] |
Sun, 29 May 2011 18:26 |
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USAussie
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Les,
When I was at Jim B's COOP last summer I had his guys seal the windows on
Double Trouble.
They took 1/2" blue masking tape and ran it around each window 1/16" inch
out from the frame. They then carefully applied a small bead of black
silicone around them. Before it set up they peeled the tape off. It looks
great and voila, NO LEAKS!
Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of les holmes
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Subject: [GMCnet] leaky windows
Hi, I have just purchased a 26' Gmc sequoia and looking forward to working
on the restoration a summer long project I hope one of my first moves is to
seal all the windows, trying to find the right window track is very time
consuming any-one out there that can help with a suppier,FED-EX is on my
side I am in Britsh-columbia. Les
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Rob M. (USAussie)
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Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: leaky windows [message #127932 is a reply to message #127882] |
Sun, 29 May 2011 20:00 |
homer
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I thank everyone for your input,my windows only need the rubber/felt inserts,I have made note of all info and phone # will be back at it 1st thing monday,I am sure as the summer rolls on and work progesses I shall return for more of your advice thank you. Les/ homer.
homer
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| Re: leaky windows [message #127968 is a reply to message #127932] |
Mon, 30 May 2011 08:11 |
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Hardie Johnson
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| homer wrote on Sun, 29 May 2011 21:00 |
I thank everyone for your input,my windows only need the rubber/felt inserts,I have made note of all info and phone # will be back at it 1st thing monday,I am sure as the summer rolls on and work progesses I shall return for more of your advice thank you. Les/ homer.
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As you may have discovered already, no one is doing business in Middle (North America) Earth today; USA Memorial day.
Id you search around in the forum and talk to JimB you will get good instructions on replacing the felts.
Welcome aboard.
Hardie Johnson "Crashj"
1973 26 foot Glacier, White Thing
Raleigh NC
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