[T3] Vent windows seals

[Daniel Nohejl]

I'm even later than Bob in replying here, but FWIW, I tried the cut,
splice, and glue method on a Type 1 window a few years ago and it hasn't
held. I found that there's just too much pressure on the seal at the areas
I had to cut and after a while the ends separated and became leak sources.
I've just spent a few hours over the last few days prepping a fresh window
and frame.

I found a supplier for the OEM round headed rivet and fiber washer here

https://bugcity.com/shop/shop.htm?pquery=rivet+vent

Only issue is that no one sells the round bottom part that receives the
rivet. Using a 5/32" drill bit, I was able to drill through the bottom
mount to remove the rivet without widening the hole much if any and test
fitting so far looks and feels good. For riveting, I intend to use the
Fastenal tool someone else linked to but I've got to find a BB or similar
to complete the job.

If all that fails, I'm sure there's a machine screw and nut small enough to
do the job without looking too shabby.




On Sun, Sep 15, 2013 at 10:02 AM, <Bobsnotch at aol.com> wrote:

> In a message dated 9/6/2013 7:09:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> dlstiefel at dekalbk12.org writes:
>
>
> Yea that's what I figured.  I could cut a slit on the part of  the seal
> facing inside then after it's together put some Permatex black RTV  to seal
> that back.
>
> Sorry I'm late to the party, but I'd go that route, and super glue the
> splice. Use Loctite 404 for gluing it back together.
>
> Bob 65  Notch S w/Sunroof and IRS aka Krusty
> 64 T-34 Ghia aka Wolfie
> 71  Square-vert under  construction
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