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Alan,
I am not going to drill holes. I already
have holes. That is the way the windows are supposed to be and I would never
cut the aircraft skin to install the rubber moldings. I bought the rubber
moldings almost 15 years ago for my other Ercoupe thinking I could use them and
leave the holes intact under the molding but no go. The moldings are not wide
enough to cover them so you have to cut the windows larger. Once that is done
there is no going back. I still have the moldings in a box in the hanger.
Kevin
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Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2003
7:27 PM
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Subject: [COUPERS-TECH] Re: Digest
list: Ercoupe Technical Discussion (moderated)
----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- Kevin:
Regarding the windows: Mine has a rubber seal all around and no screws. I figure it must be great to kick them out if the plane is ever wrong way up and I have to get out through the back window. Someone on this website toppled over in the snow about a year ago and had to get out this way. Probably good to do fast if the header tank starts to leak gas all over you.
I would not drill holes and use screws if you don't have to. The rubber gasket seems like the usual stuff they use for holding in emergency windows in busses and other vehicles.
I would check with an auto parts or automotive glass company for the rubber gasket.
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