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Post by joecamper on Jun 6, 2012 23:48:08 GMT -5
Usually I brouse the archives but Its late.
Has anyone put saftyglass in the front stationary windows or is plexi and normal glass the only options
Thanks in advance.
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Post by joecamper on Jun 8, 2012 17:07:03 GMT -5
Suppose I am going to call around. If i can not get saftey glass for a decent price Im doing the forward side windows in plexi for the saftey factor and we will try to deel with keeping them scratch free.
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Post by dawgpound on Jun 8, 2012 18:07:17 GMT -5
Tempered and Laminated glass is a minimum of 1/8" thick. Double check the window channel for the width. Most glass that was used in vintage trailer windows was Single Strength glass, which is 1/16" thick. Don't forget to take into account the width of the glazing channel that may be needed.
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Post by '59PinkDeluxe on Jun 8, 2012 21:29:05 GMT -5
Ross is right. I had to replace my front glass on my '59 Deluxe and there was no way they could put in safety glass. The window channels are definitely not wide enough. I was disappointed as I don't have a rock guard either  |
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Post by vikx on Jun 9, 2012 1:35:15 GMT -5
All of my windows have normal window glass; 1/8" thick.
Lexan can be purchased as scratch resistant; and I did use it in Canasta's front window. (57 Deluxe) SR Lexan costs more than glass but will last longer, especially with no rock guard.
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Post by joecamper on Jun 9, 2012 6:16:11 GMT -5
Thanks everyone I was beginning to wonder if anyone was interested in the comment.
IMO regular glass in those side windows up front is an accident waiting to happen
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Post by joecamper on Jun 12, 2012 21:20:29 GMT -5
Tempered glass is available in the correct thickness. 4 day turnaround. Safty glass is a 1 day piece but is thicker and the inside frame needs to be adjusted.
Waiting on a price on both will post when I get it also left them with the blank so they will make more for anybody who needs or wants these.
We will be going with the safty glass and will narrow the trim. I do not like the risk of the window breaking into bits.
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Post by crowelle on Jun 17, 2012 8:17:52 GMT -5
You are wise to be concerned about breakage. I was doing some work on the bench I installed in the front and put a little too much pressure on the bottom trim board and SNAP! Dang it. The most difficult window to replace on my whole camper and I cracked it! Oh well, a piece of white Duct tape covers it until I can get around to fixing it! Attachments:
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Post by joecamper on Jun 17, 2012 8:57:23 GMT -5
We have decided to go with saftey glass and narrow the inside trim. As soon as I know what they are going to cost me Ill post it and the shop that did them
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Post by crowelle on Jun 17, 2012 9:19:38 GMT -5
Question - can you cut safety glass yourself? I had to custom cut the two side glass pieces myself due to their trapezoid shape. I guess if you get very good measurements, a glass shop could cut to exact dimensions...but always looking to save by doing it myself!
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Post by WingedWonder on Jun 17, 2012 9:27:40 GMT -5
I just replaced the side window on my Astroflyte. I went with standard 1/8" glass, just like the original. It cost me $21 to have the local glass shop cut one the same as the original.
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Post by dawgpound on Jun 17, 2012 9:32:35 GMT -5
Question - can you cut safety glass yourself? I had to custom cut the two side glass pieces myself due to their trapezoid shape. I guess if you get very good measurements, a glass shop could cut to exact dimensions...but always looking to save by doing it myself! Safety Glass can not be resized, as the same with Tempered Glass. These pieces have to be ordered from a glass shop. |
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