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Reply to "has anyone use a Fibersteell plexiglass window"

Am I THAT predictable? ;-)

Terry is right, your best solution is to make your own. Pictures of mine below. The pop-out vent windows proved their worth on the recent Carlisle jaunt. Being able to get controlled ventilation with windows on is very nice.

The one down side is that it takes a bit of fiddling to get the door/window to close. This is because I made the windows slightly large to ensure good sealing. I put a small pull knob on the top front inside so that I can pull the window in slightly as I close the door. Then I run my finger around the upper edge of the window to get the top seal and window seal seated properly. I'm still tweaking the design and am thinking about reworking the front edge seal, using silicon instead of rubber.

You could make your own sliding windows if you can figure out how to work the aluminum frame. Even if the Fibersteel ones were really available, they likely wouldn't fit. Each replica manufacturer has slightly different window openings, and they all differ a bit from the originals.

Given the amount of rain you get in your area, you may want to seal up a few other potential problem spots. The wiper shafts are not sealed, so I used some of my new favorite stuff - rope caulk. It's very easy to work with compared to sealer from a tube. I also added some extra weather sealing in the doors to keep out the drafts. You may also need to do some sealing at the base of the windshield. That's easiest to do if you remove the windshield - a task that is actually pretty easy IF you are careful. Feel free to PM me for details or my phone number.

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