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Cockpit side window removal [message #254635] Mon, 07 July 2014 17:47 Go to next message
MikeT   United States
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I saw the write up from Arch on redoing the cockpit window seals. I also saw his other writeup when he removed the entire window and frame on both right and left side. The presentation doesn't show me how to remove the entire unit for repair.

Maint manual 23.069 shows the entire assembly but not where all the screws are that hold it on.

So the question is, has anyone removed the right and left side cockpit windows to redo/seal and if so can you advise me of the easiest way to get them out? Interior wall are out and I am now removing fiberglass lower panels under the cockpit windows.

Thanks.


Mike Thomas Marine City, MI 77 ex Palm Beach

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Re: [GMCnet] Cockpit window removal [message #254636 is a reply to message #254635] Mon, 07 July 2014 17:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Rob is currently offline  Rob   United States
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I'd love to hear about this as well.

I thought there may have been a PDF detailing the procedure, but my searches have come up empty...

Rob
Victoria, BC
76 Royale - Rear Twins/Dry Bath

On 2014-07-07, at 3:47 PM, Thomas Mike wrote:

> I saw the write up from Arch on redoing the cockpit window seals. I also saw his other writeup when he removed the entire window and frame on both
> right and left side. The presentation doesn't show me how to remove the entire unit for repair.
>
> Maint manual 23.069 shows the entire assembly but not where all the screws are that hold it on.
>
> So the question is, has anyone removed the right and left side cockpit windows to redo/seal and if so can you advise me of the easiest way to get them
> out? Interior wall are out and I am now removing fiberglass lower panels under the cockpit windows.
>
> Thanks.
> --
> Mike Thomas
> Troy, MI
> 77 ex Palm Beach, 77 Royale (rear bath)
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Re: [GMCnet] Cockpit window removal [message #254638 is a reply to message #254636] Mon, 07 July 2014 18:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Mr ERFisher is currently offline  Mr ERFisher   United States
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there is this
http://minniebiz.com/gmcmotorhome/2013/08/20/rebuildingrefurbishing-the-original-windows/

erf


On Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 3:55 PM, Rob wrote:

> I'd love to hear about this as well.
>
> I thought there may have been a PDF detailing the procedure, but my
> searches have come up empty...
>
> Rob
> Victoria, BC
> 76 Royale - Rear Twins/Dry Bath
>
> On 2014-07-07, at 3:47 PM, Thomas Mike wrote:
>
>> I saw the write up from Arch on redoing the cockpit window seals. I also
> saw his other writeup when he removed the entire window and frame on both
>> right and left side. The presentation doesn't show me how to remove the
> entire unit for repair.
>>
>> Maint manual 23.069 shows the entire assembly but not where all the
> screws are that hold it on.
>>
>> So the question is, has anyone removed the right and left side cockpit
> windows to redo/seal and if so can you advise me of the easiest way to get
> them
>> out? Interior wall are out and I am now removing fiberglass lower panels
> under the cockpit windows.
>>
>> Thanks.
>> --
>> Mike Thomas
>> Troy, MI
>> 77 ex Palm Beach, 77 Royale (rear bath)
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Re: [GMCnet] Cockpit window removal [message #254640 is a reply to message #254638] Mon, 07 July 2014 18:36 Go to previous messageGo to next message
MikeT   United States
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Thanks Gene. I actually did see that write up but it doesn't address the cockpit windows. We just installed new windows in the Royale from Gene Dotson.

The windows are really nice and easy to install provided the interior is out.


Mike Thomas Marine City, MI 77 ex Palm Beach
Re: [GMCnet] Cockpit window removal [message #254641 is a reply to message #254640] Mon, 07 July 2014 19:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Rob is currently offline  Rob   United States
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I've also seen that page - but it seems to only discuss the large, main windows.

I skimmed it again - perhaps I need to read it more closely!

Rob
Victoria, BC
76 Royale - Rear Twins/Dry Bath

On 2014-07-07, at 4:36 PM, Thomas Mike wrote:

> Thanks Gene. I actually did see that write up but it doesn't address the cockpit windows. We just installed new windows in the Royale from Gene
> Dotson.
>
> The windows are really nice and easy to install provided the interior is out.
> --
> Mike Thomas
> Troy, MI
> 77 ex Palm Beach, 77 Royale (rear bath)
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Re: Cockpit side window removal [message #254643 is a reply to message #254635] Mon, 07 July 2014 19:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6156/image102.jpg
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6156/image102.jpg

The early models only had 4 screws holding it in, the front section along the windshield frame is a c channel and it slips onto the frame then the back gets screwed on. The extrusions screwed together from then end (butt joint). I used new Channel seals from JimK and cleaned the rubber seals with silicone spray. Upon assembly I lightly coated both sides of the rubber channel seal with clear acrylic caulk. New butyl tape between the frame and coach upon assembly. The original butyl gets everywhere and is unforgiving... clean it up often when scraping. Hope this helps.


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Hubler 1-Ton, Quad-Bags, Rear Disc, Reaction Arms, P.Huber TBs, 3.70:1 LSD Honda 6500 inverter gen.
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Re: Cockpit side window removal [message #254653 is a reply to message #254643] Mon, 07 July 2014 21:16 Go to previous messageGo to next message
MikeT   United States
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Thanks for your response on the early models. Do you or anyone else know if the 1977 windows mounted the same with 4 screws?

Mike Thomas Marine City, MI 77 ex Palm Beach

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Re: Cockpit side window removal [message #254657 is a reply to message #254653] Mon, 07 July 2014 21:35 Go to previous message
SeanKidd is currently offline  SeanKidd   United States
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Correction, mine only had two...bill Bryant has records identifying what vin numbers they started adding extra screws...all the screws are right through the face of the extrusion through the plastic and into a piece of aluminum "backer" just to give the screw some bite and clamp it to the coach, I had my daughters hold the little aluminum strips on the end of the screw from inside, while I tightened from the outside. IIRC the windows were practically glued in place and required persistent force to remove.

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