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06-01-2020, 07:12 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 11
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Window Seal help
I'm having a leaky window issue. I have tried to no avail finding replacement rubber channel seals for my bus windows. CR Laurence came the closest (too deep of channels). I've been told to caulk along each window pane. I have zero experience with caulking, so I'm nervous. Thoughts on other options? Have others gone this route? Any information would be helpful! See pics.
1987 International Navistar
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06-01-2020, 07:32 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 368
Year: 2003
Chassis: Chevy cut-away 6-window shortie
Engine: 6.0L Gasser
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Not a true permanent fix, but good enough for my needs, I ran a bead of something like the stuff linked below around the two panes of glass I had that leaked at the rubber seal.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Lexel-10-5-...-Caulk/4714985
Chris
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06-01-2020, 10:55 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Virginia
Posts: 2,197
Year: None
Coachwork: None
Chassis: None
Engine: None
Rated Cap: None
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Are you positive it is the window that is leaking? Water could be getting in from a roof seam and trickling down to that particular window.
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06-02-2020, 07:58 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 14,430
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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is this a navistar chassis with a carpenter body?
Carpenter windows are NOTORIOUS for this issue.. I have been told an automotive glass shop can fix these.. ive simply replaced mine with junkyard bus windows that are still good..
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06-02-2020, 03:45 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CHEESE_WAGON
Are you positive it is the window that is leaking? Water could be getting in from a roof seam and trickling down to that particular window.
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I am. We've sealed the roof completely.
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06-02-2020, 03:48 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by farok
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How messy/time consuming was it to caulk each pane?
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06-02-2020, 03:50 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cadillackid
is this a navistar chassis with a carpenter body?
Carpenter windows are NOTORIOUS for this issue.. I have been told an automotive glass shop can fix these.. ive simply replaced mine with junkyard bus windows that are still good..
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I stopped by my local automotive glass place, and they said they wouldn't do anything. I'm unable to find a junk yard with these windows near me. How did you find one? Oh, snd yes, it's a Carpenter body.
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06-02-2020, 03:57 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Sandpoint, ID
Posts: 326
Year: 2003
Coachwork: Girardin Microbird MB-IV
Chassis: Ford E450
Engine: 7.3 Diesel
Rated Cap: 25
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I've had luck with Both Thomas and Girardin bus dealers looking up parts, sharing info and selling me window seals. I was under the assumption they wouldn't want to deal with some guy with one old bus, but that was not the case.
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06-02-2020, 04:14 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 368
Year: 2003
Chassis: Chevy cut-away 6-window shortie
Engine: 6.0L Gasser
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steph
How messy/time consuming was it to caulk each pane?
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Not bad. I taped the glass about 1/8" from the gasket with painters tape, and then just took my time running the bead of caulk along the glass-and-rubber seam. The stuff I used was very thick, and STICKY, so as long as I got it pretty clean, I didn't touch anything and just pulled off the tape before it all dried to make the bead look more straight. For me it took probably 10 minutes for each window, maybe 15, not a big deal, but then again I only needed to do two windows.
Chris
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10-01-2020, 06:27 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: Pleasant Hill, CA
Posts: 8
Year: 2004
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Frieghtliner
Engine: CAT 3126
Rated Cap: 44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steph
I'm having a leaky window issue. I have tried to no avail finding replacement rubber channel seals for my bus windows. CR Laurence came the closest (too deep of channels). I've been told to caulk along each window pane. I have zero experience with caulking, so I'm nervous. Thoughts on other options? Have others gone this route? Any information would be helpful! See pics.
1987 International Navistar
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Sorry if I'm late to the party. The 1/4" to 19/64" channel for 1/8" glass worked perfect for my 2004 Thomas windows. Try this website.
https://www.dkhardware.com/black-gla...uct-81314.html
Or just do a Google search for "vinyl glazing channel."
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