[FC] Vent Frame Refurbish

[Paul Steinberg]

Whenever I have replace the window track material, I drilled out the original rivets and then glued the new into place.  Much faster and just as good with today's modern adhesives that don't come loose.  Today, they have adhesives that are so strong that the manufacturers are using them to hold body panels together in place of welding.  Paul in CT....
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Western Canada CORSA 
  To: 'The Corvanatics list' 
  Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 12:46 PM
  Subject: RE: [FC] Vent Frame Refurbish


  Number 1 lesson I learned was that:

  If I was doing it again I would check with both vendors to see which sells
  the longer main window channel.  The one I purchased was about an inch
  shorter than the original and left no room for error when it came to
  drilling the holes for the bottom bracket.

  Secondly, it would be nice if the vendors including some instructions for
  the reassembly of the pieces.  Specifically, which drill sizes, and sizes
  and types of rivets to have on-hand prior to attempting the task.  Standard
  rivets work, but can require peening to get the channel clear for the window
  to travel freely.  I had been told of a different kind that works better,
  but couldn't remember the specifics when it came time to do the job.

  Thirdly.  While being able to purchase complete assemblies would be nice, it
  is probably impractical.  However, I don't think it's too much of a stretch
  to wonder if the vendors couldn't at least offer the main channel with the
  holes already pre-drilled.  Asking each shady tree mechanic to attempt to
  get the numerous holes exactly right, most using a hand drill and a vise is,
  IMHO, kinda silly.

  Regards,
  Joel

  -----Original Message-----
  From: corvanatics-bounces at corvair.org
  [mailto:corvanatics-bounces at corvair.org]On Behalf Of Office 2004 Test
  Drive User
  Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 9:11 AM
  To: corvanatics at corvair.org
  Subject: [FC] Vent Frame Refurbish


  OK, I was planning on replacing the rubber on my powder-coated vent frames.
  What should I look-out for on reinstalling the rubber?

  THANKS
    Dio


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