MC8 Window Problems

[PNWorBUST72]

Hey all, we are going to keep all our windows at this point. For a couple reasons:

1. Can't find a damn replacement without paying  $400 for a window and another $400 for shipping from Penisular.  Do they make RV windows close to this size?
2.  We love the light....

Problem is some of windows close tightly, others swing in the breeze and another few I have to use a fair amount of force in one corner or the other to even open.  Is that just the nature of a 40yr old bus or do those symptoms tell me I have other issues?

I do have a few cracked aluminum frames, a sections of the bus framing that the weld has busted or rotted through, I assume those would impact the way the window sits in the frame?

[chessie4905]

$400 for shipping? Is that for a full set? I replaced my driver's window with a Pininsula just recently and it fit in like a glove. The window was expensive, but shipping was nowhere close to what you experienced. Several of my other ones are also P's, and were installed during conversion by former owner. They fit right in place of original with no body modifications, and are very well made with robust weatherstrip.The window screens are very nice and windows slide open and close precisely. Due to their cost, many have just replaced just one or a couple at a time as they can afford it. Some windows don't need chnged due to layout of conversion. They are very well packaged for shipment, so that may account for some of the shipping cost. Too bad you don't live closer to them to save shipping costs. Maybe there is a break on more than one. Road trip in a pickup to go get them?

[buswarrior]

Yes, the windows tell the dirty tale about the various pressures and sagging of the side and roof structure.

When the coach is stripped, some pressure in the appropriate direction and a bit of gusset work to hold what was done... or just leave the tight windows alone?

Trouble is, the broken weld at one end of the roof could be pinching the window half way down the coach, it all depends which point sagged, and where it shows up.

Breaking a window trying to open it will ruin another busnut day.

Happy coaching!
Buswarrior

[rdbishop]

Joseph,
I have an MC7 bus that was wrecked and am going to part out soon. I have Penisula glass windows that were made for that bus and want to sell them.  They are not insulated but in good shape.  If you are interested let me know and I will give you the measurements of the windows.  There is a total of 7 windows - 4 on passenger side,  3 on the driver's side and I have other parts.   If you are interested, give me a call.

Richard Bishop
830-625-1696

[PNWorBUST72]

Email sent Richard, thank you!

[chessie4905]

From bus specs, the early mc8's had the same windows as the mc7's but later in production were enlarged and made rectangular instead of parallelagrams.

[buswarrior]

Just the last year of MC8 changed the windows to rectangular.

Happy coaching!
Buswarrior

[daddysgirl]

Yes, the windows tell the dirty tale about the various pressures and sagging of the side and roof structure.

When the coach is stripped, some pressure in the appropriate direction and a bit of gusset work to hold what was done... or just leave the tight windows alone?

Trouble is, the broken weld at one end of the roof could be pinching the window half way down the coach, it all depends which point sagged, and where it shows up.

Breaking a window trying to open it will ruin another busnut day.

Happy coaching!
Buswarrior

Also, breaking a window with a crowbar trying to remove something from the inside will ruin your day...trust me But if he has a MC8, shouldn't he look into making sure the frame is solid first? You know, single frame design and all?