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boyd mooney

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Hi guys
I know this seems like a dumb question but here
goes.which way are the windows turned in the coach?
are the screens toward the rear, are the slots on the
bottom, are these slots for drainage? will there be to
much wind noise if I get one in backwards.
I have a transmode and had to cut the holes in the
sides for the windows and have a collection of windows
from different sources and no coach to compare it to

Thanks Boyd

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1977 Transmode
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Boyd

My windows have the rear sections inset from the leading section. If you
installed backwards (upside down), I believe that water would come in if you
were driving in the rain. With the leading window being the outmost piece,
water running rearward will not penetrate the seam.

Hope this helps.

Chuck
77 Kingsley
North Idaho

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-gmcmotorhome
> [mailto:owner-gmcmotorhome]On Behalf Of Boyd Mooney
> Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2000 6:17 PM
> To: gmc
> Subject: GMC: GMC Windows
>
>
> Hi guys
> I know this seems like a dumb question but here
> goes.which way are the windows turned in the coach?
> are the screens toward the rear, are the slots on the
> bottom, are these slots for drainage? will there be to
> much wind noise if I get one in backwards.
> I have a transmode and had to cut the holes in the
> sides for the windows and have a collection of windows
> from different sources and no coach to compare it to
>
> Thanks Boyd
>
> =====
> Boyd Mooney
> Weatherford Texas
> 1977 Transmode
> "It's great to live in Texas".
>
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Screens go on the outside of the windows. so when the window is open, the
screen is protecting bugs from coming in. Hope that helps.
al

> Boyd
>
> My windows have the rear sections inset from the leading section. If you
> installed backwards (upside down), I believe that water would come in if you
> were driving in the rain. With the leading window being the outmost piece,
> water running rearward will not penetrate the seam.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Chuck
> 77 Kingsley
> North Idaho
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-gmcmotorhome
> > [mailto:owner-gmcmotorhome]On Behalf Of Boyd Mooney
> > Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2000 6:17 PM
> > To: gmc
> > Subject: GMC: GMC Windows
> >
> >
> > Hi guys
> > I know this seems like a dumb question but here
> > goes.which way are the windows turned in the coach?
> > are the screens toward the rear, are the slots on the
> > bottom, are these slots for drainage? will there be to
> > much wind noise if I get one in backwards.
> > I have a transmode and had to cut the holes in the
> > sides for the windows and have a collection of windows
> > from different sources and no coach to compare it to
> >
> > Thanks Boyd
> >
> > =====
> > Boyd Mooney
> > Weatherford Texas
> > 1977 Transmode
> > "It's great to live in Texas".
> >
> > __________________________________________________
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My screens are all mounted on the inside of the windows. In all cases
the sliding window is the back window and slides toward toward the front
of the coach. The screens are on the inside of the window and are left
in place to screen the openning when the window slides forward, on the
inside of the front window. 76 Royale. I believe standard equipment.
Jerry Hartley
 
There are weepholes on the outside bottom of the windows.
Thats the best way to know how to install them. Also
make sure if you install new felt seals to cutout for
the weepholes.
Rob Teed 74 Painted Desert

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-gmcmotorhome
> [mailto:owner-gmcmotorhome]On Behalf Of Jerry Hartley
> Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2000 11:55 PM
> To: gmcmotorhome
> Subject: Re: GMC: GMC Windows
>
>
> My screens are all mounted on the inside of the windows. In all cases
> the sliding window is the back window and slides toward toward the front
> of the coach. The screens are on the inside of the window and are left
> in place to screen the openning when the window slides forward, on the
> inside of the front window. 76 Royale. I believe standard equipment.
> Jerry Hartley
>
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On Sat, 25 Mar 2000 18:16:52 -0800 (PST) Boyd Mooney
writes:
> Hi guys
> I know this seems like a dumb question but here
> goes.which way are the windows turned in the coach?
> are the screens toward the rear, are the slots on the
> bottom, are these slots for drainage? will there be to
> much wind noise if I get one in backwards.
> I have a transmode and had to cut the holes in the
> sides for the windows and have a collection of windows
> from different sources and no coach to compare it to
>
> Thanks Boyd
>
The windows were different depending on the model year. Some slide to the
rear to open and some slide to the front. You may have windows that don't
match up but as long as you keep the drainage slots at the bottom it
probably won't matter.

David Lee Greenberg
GMC Motorhome Registry
Dedicated To The Preservation Of The GMC Classic!
www.gmcss.com/registry.htm
 
> Screens go on the outside of the windows. so when the window is
> open, the
> screen is protecting bugs from coming in. Hope that helps.
> al
>
I don't think so, Al. Screens are on the inside. When you opn the window
the screen is exposed to the outside.

David Lee Greenberg
GMC Motorhome Registry
Dedicated To The Preservation Of The GMC Classic!
www.gmcss.com/registry.htm
 
Since my coach is sitting in Calif, next to Gene's I did it from memory...
another senior moment. sigh
al

> > Screens go on the outside of the windows. so when the window is
> > open, the
> > screen is protecting bugs from coming in. Hope that helps.
> > al
> >
> I don't think so, Al. Screens are on the inside. When you opn the window
> the screen is exposed to the outside.
>
> David Lee Greenberg
> GMC Motorhome Registry
> Dedicated To The Preservation Of The GMC Classic!
> www.gmcss.com/registry.htm
 
yup... same as yours. since mine is out with gene's did it from memory... so
much for memory. Next time it will look first... another senior moment. sigh
al

>
> screen is protecting bugs from coming in. Hope that helps.
> al >>
>
> Al - are your's different from most GMC's? The screen on mine (stock GMC) is
> on the inside of the rear movable section. When the rear section is slid
> forward to open the window the glass slides between the fixed forward section
> and the front edge of the window screen. The window screen has a rubber flap
> that rubs on the inside of the sliding section to seal the screen.
>
> Emery Stora
> 77 Kingsley
> Santa Fe, NM
 
Emery,Al,

On my 73, The forward outside window is the slider, the rear part of the
window is stationary with the sliding screen inside of both. Thats the way
all the sliding windows are.

Ron&Gina
73 Pumpkin-Rose
Ft. Mohave, AZ.
- ----- Original Message -----
From:
To:
Sent: Monday, March 27, 2000 8:46 PM
Subject: Re: GMC: GMC Windows

>

>
> screen is protecting bugs from coming in. Hope that helps.
> al >>
>
> Al - are your's different from most GMC's? The screen on mine (stock GMC)
is
> on the inside of the rear movable section. When the rear section is slid
> forward to open the window the glass slides between the fixed forward
section
> and the front edge of the window screen. The window screen has a rubber
flap
> that rubs on the inside of the sliding section to seal the screen.
>
> Emery Stora
> 77 Kingsley
> Santa Fe, NM
 
I have 4 sliding windows in my 76 Royale. In every case the front glass
is stationary, the rear glass slides forward inside the front glass. The
screen is fixed inside of the rear sliding panel and remains stationary
as the glass slides forward. This seems a logical configuration since
the screen is not exposed to the wind while traveling and the window
overlap does not encourage leaks. Jerry
 
Hi Emery,

I guess the 73's were that way, The window positions are the same, except
the slider is the outer front window. Was thinking my setup was changed.

Ron&Gina
73 Pumpkin-Rose
Ft. Mohave, AZ.
- ----- Original Message -----
From:
To:
Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2000 10:06 AM
Subject: Re: GMC: GMC Windows

>

>
> window is stationary with the sliding screen inside of both. Thats the way
> all the sliding windows are.
>
> Ron&Gina >>
>
> Then obviously, all GMCs are not alike. That's the problem with a medium
> like this. You can't always take what is posted as fact for all GMCs.
>
> The majority, however, have the rear pane as the movable one. If the
front
> pane is movable wouldn't the air flow force water between the panes?
Maybe
> the 73s did it the other way. But my 77 and other years had the rear one
> slide forward to open.
>
> Emery Stora
> 77 Kingsley
> Santa Fe, NM
 
On Mon, 27 Mar 2000 23:54:39 -0700 "Ron & Gina"
writes:
> Emery,Al,
>
> On my 73, The forward outside window is the slider, the rear part of
the
> window is stationary with the sliding screen inside of both. Thats the
way
> all the sliding windows are.
>
> Ron&Gina
> 73 Pumpkin-Rose

This is the early version window. Later series windows are just the
opposite. I only mention this to avoid confusion among newer owners.

David Lee Greenberg
GMC Motorhome Registry
Dedicated to the preservation of the Classic GMC
http://www.gmcss.com/registry.htm
 
- ----- Original Message -----
From: Boyd Mooney
Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2000 8:16 PM
Subject: GMC: GMC Windows
> are the screens toward the rear,
Mine are toward front, sliding toward the rear.
> are the slots on the bottom, are these slots for drainage?
Yes
> will there be to much wind noise if I get one in backwards.
Dunno
> I have a transmode and had to cut the holes in the
> sides for the windows and have a collection of windows
> from different sources and no coach to compare it to
>
> Thanks Boyd
>
> =====
> Boyd Mooney
> Weatherford Texas
> 1977 Transmode
> "It's great to live in Texas".
>
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