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Title: Dual Pane MCI 9 Windows?
Post by: grantgoold on December 11, 2007, 10:31:30 PM
I understand that some of the MCI 9s came with dual pane windows as optional equipment. Anybody got OEM dual pane? Does anyone know where to get some OEM dual panes. I am thinking about the inserts mentioned today but would only get two with sliders the rest solid.

Thanks

Grant
Title: Re: Dual Pane MCI 9 Windows?
Post by: gumpy on December 12, 2007, 05:42:02 AM
I thought mine were.... till I took them apart. They were just really thick plastic.
Title: Re: Dual Pane MCI 9 Windows?
Post by: tekebird on December 12, 2007, 08:54:04 AM
optional starting with the MC-8

plastic windows were generally on units ordered by transit agencies for break protection
Title: Re: Dual Pane MCI 9 Windows?
Post by: travelingfools on December 12, 2007, 01:40:16 PM
The same company that offers the sliders has solid dual panes for $375.
Title: Re: Dual Pane MCI 9 Windows?
Post by: JohnEd on December 18, 2007, 09:08:16 PM
Grant,

Did you ever locate a source for "stock" MCI dual pane glass windows?  I was told they are out there in take outs and from yards.

John
Title: Re: Dual Pane MCI 9 Windows?
Post by: grantgoold on December 18, 2007, 09:41:40 PM
No luck yet. I am hoping to find someone on the West Coast-shipping is way tooo expensive. I would love to get my hands on a complete set.

Thanks

Grant
Title: Re: Dual Pane MCI 9 Windows?
Post by: Dreamscape on December 19, 2007, 05:48:13 AM
grantgoold,

If you happen to see any Eagle solid windows that would fit our 01 please let me know. I'm still looking.......
Title: Re: Dual Pane MCI 9 Windows?
Post by: JohnEd on December 20, 2007, 12:42:07 PM
Guys,

The only problem with "making" dual pane windows is that they are made from tempered glass.  A long time ago i looked into making double panes for my own application.  It wasn't all that involved and a cylinder if dry nitrogen was fine as a fill and they wanted argon....I think.  The advantage of rolling your own would be that you can use that really good glass that reflects UV and everything else including sparrows.  I think back then the gold tinted stuff was the best. 


John