We have a PD3751 "Silversides" and I want to disable the drivers window to reduce air noise. I realize that I still need access to toll booths, etc. through a small portal. I bought a factory made toll window from an older MCI and it looks terrible. Too big, and too gaulky. I really don't want to spoil the outside appearance of of bus so I thought of a way that it could be possible.
The driver's window is a slanted "D" shape and sits in a frame that rolls up and down. I was thinking that I could have a small section cut out of the "D" portion of the glass then fasten a clear plastic hinge to the fixed and bottom swinging part and the toll window could swing in and up. I could use some type of sliding pin to lock the window down when not needed.
Any ideas? Any idea where I might get some of this clear plastic hinge? I tried a golf cart shop but down here they only want to sell golf carts not parts.
Dave Siegel
Quote from: Dave Siegel on June 26, 2007, 08:44:53 AM
. . . .The driver's window is a slanted "D" shape and sits in a frame that rolls up and down. . . . .
Any ideas? . . . .
Dave Siegel
Oh how wonderful it would be to have a driver's window that rolls up & down in my scenic. My only option is a vertical hinged window
(- Does anyone have a line on where I could get the parts?)
Sorry, I have no solutions, but I'll offer this idea:
Where is the noise coming from? Can you replace the felts & keep it stock? Seems a shame to loose that cool feature.
Could you post a picture so we can see what it is you are talking about? Have you tried to wheather strip the area in question. I know you have an older coach, but something must be able to work.
I would not want to alter the outside of your coach either, they are way to cool.
Good Luck,
Paul
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I will try to take a picture of the existing window, and create a jpg of what I want to do. I should have thought of that first.
By the way Kyle, the window does not draw any air in what so ever. As a matter of fact if I have the window open and turn the windshield fans on the cool breeze is sucked right out the drivers window. There are no felts available and the only other option I can think of is to create a electric lift for that window, but water and air would still come in around the edges.
Dave
Quote from: Dave Siegel on June 26, 2007, 09:06:39 AM
I will try to take a picture of the existing window, and create a jpg of what I want to do. I should have thought of that first.
By the way Kyle, the window does not draw any air in what so ever. As a matter of fact if I have the window open and turn the windshield fans on the cool breeze is sucked right out the drivers window. There are no felts available and the only other option I can think of is to create a electric lift for that window, but water and air would still come in around the edges.
Dave
I'd like a roll up/down side window so I could use it at the drive thru! ;D
I thought JC Whitney would have had something to seal the window for sure! I didn't figgure that area to provide fresh air due to it being in a low pressure area. The original window on the 4501's acted as a scoop to catch air (& bugs) when opened.
As for the elec window lift, what do the hot rodders use for old cars?
Chrysler used a nylon rack & pinion in lots of cars. The nylon rack was flexible & rode in a track. cheap, but simple. I'm sure seals are out there that could work, but it may be more trouble than its worth.
Good luck.
kyle, originally the Scenic 04 and early 06 windows did not catch bugs...because they had a screen.
Both sides
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Quote from: tekebird on June 26, 2007, 12:11:22 PM
kyle, originally the Scenic 04 and early 06 windows did not catch bugs...because they had a screen.
Both sides
If they didn't catch bugs, they wouldn't have needed the screens. :)
I love those roll up windows, wish I had one on my 4104. If I did I would find some way to make it stop leaking or just put a drain at the bottom using a thin sheet of plastic like in auto doors.
Quote from: Dave Siegel on June 26, 2007, 09:06:39 AM
I will try to take a picture of the existing window, and create a jpg of what I want to do. I should have thought of that first.
By the way Kyle, the window does not draw any air in what so ever. As a matter of fact if I have the window open and turn the windshield fans on the cool breeze is sucked right out the drivers window. There are no felts available and the only other option I can think of is to create a electric lift for that window, but water and air would still come in around the edges.
Dave
Dave, I have never seen one of those windows that would draw air in. They all suck the cool air out. There is a low pressure area beside the bus which sucks the air out.
Richard
I sold a Silversides a few years ago and recall looking at the Window channel/felt. Didn't look to off the wall.
Try Restoration specialties.
It is not like GM to make something like that that wasn't also used in another application and provided by a vendor.
I have seen GM's with several window configurations. I like the ones that look like a scoop. I have also seen a screened pitot tube style air vent that stuck out of the A-pillar. Always wondered how well it worked. Mine has a Peninsula window with a slider and it's not much good for catching the wind, but farts escape rather nicely though. Maybe I need to tape a floor register diverter to it and see what kind of air flow I could get. :P
I have a vertically split Peninsula window with the opening part at the front half. Like it alot since it also has a removable screen. Get it tinted, I did not tint that window and wished I did (all others are lightly tinted). Good Luck, TomC
prior to tinting your driver window check your local laws.
in most states is not legal to tint the driver or door window.
A pilar tube is called a gasper. it works fair
not as well as a OEM split window