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Re: Is this normal??

To: Ankitterer@aol.com iBJExBAC012073
Subject: Re: Is this normal??
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2004 08:58:14 -0600
Cc: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
References: <67.3a8b5f24.2ef67550@aol.com>
I see but one problem with this..  how do I get the original windows 
out???  It's like the windshield, how do you get it out of the bracket 
to replace the rubber seal?

THANK YOU!

Lester


On Dec 19, 2004, at 12:10 AM, Ankitterer@aol.com wrote:

>
>  In a message dated 12/15/04 6:09:09 AM, lewing@sport.rr.com writes:
>
>
>
> > also wich side
>  > curtains?  steel framed sewn vynal and clear top window material for
>  > windows or aluminum framed sliding plexiglass 2 piece windows?
>
>  The Al ones, seems that the tracks or material in them is a little
>  iffy..  any ideas on replacement of the felt in there??
>
>
>
> Replacing felt is easy.  I am sure there must be a place where you can 
> buy felt on a roll all cut and ready to go, however I didn't know 
> about it back then, so I did it from scratch.
>
>  1.  If you aren't replacing the windows take them out before 
> felting.  You will need a piece of scrap window material about 1 x 6 
> inches for a tool to work the felt.  One end should be 90 degrees 
> (square) and the other 45 (pointy)  You'll figure out why you need the 
> pointy end at the corners.
>
>  2.  While the frames are still unrestored, take a screwdriver and a 
> wire brush if necessary to clean out the channel.  Get all the old 
> felt out of the channel.  Naturally, the closer you are to the 
> beginning of the job, the sloppier you can be on this part.  You 
> should wait until powder coating or painting or polishing is done 
> before you put in the felt so you do have to be a little careful of 
> the surfaces then.
>
>  3.  I bought a minimum amount of felt (flat 72 inches wide by (I 
> think) 9 inches (1/4 yd))  Then I carefully cut two strips 3/4" wide 
> along the long side, which was enough for both sliders.  Since we know 
> about variables in Spridgets, this should be wide enough to cover the 
> inside of the track, with a little room for trimming, and way long.  I 
> used 3M Rubber and Gasket Adhesive, which is (or was) a regular 
> adhesive that does not have to be on both sides to stick.
>
>  4.  Apply cement in dots to the bottom of the tracks.  About one dot 
> per inch is about right on the bottom.  Fold the felt lengthwise and 
> put the center in the bottom of the track.  Starting at a corner with 
> the end of the felt square on the opening, push the center of the felt 
> down with the plexiglass tool from step 1.  Don't stretch the felt 
> lengthwise.  Apply cement to both sides of the felt (or the track if 
> it feels better).  This should be about one dot per half inch.  Now 
> push the felt down with the tool to secure the sides of the felt.  
> Continue till you hit a corner and snip it off square.  There will be 
> some felt sticking out but it can be trimmed away later.  If the glue 
> needs to dry, let it.
>
>  5.  Very carefully, with a nice sharp X-acto knife and the long side 
> of the plexiglass tool in the track, cut away the excess felt.  You 
> will scratch the tool doing this.  Better it than the windows.  Don't 
> cut yourself if you can help it and  change blades if you need to.
>
>  I hope you have nice new windows to replace the old ones.  You can 
> now put them in place and can't even see that there are new felts 
> there, but you will be able to hear and feel it.
>
>
>  Annice & Bob
>  1960 Bugeye (Mk. IV in disguise) "The Sprite"
>  1966 Sprite Mk. III (Still in Boxes) "Trevor"





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