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Restoration Questions (Front Windows and Interior)

Posted By: kevin
Date: Sunday, 16 January 2005, at 8:04 a.m.

In the course of our B31 restoration project it has become necessary for us to replace the curved front windows as well as the sliders on the side. It appears that the original curved front windows were replaced at some point with flimsy plexiglass which have cracked. Side windows look like replacements but are not much better. My aluminum frames are the originals but are pitted and look to have been monkeyed around with over the years. Can anyone offer some help with this aspect of our project? Can the frames be painted or replaced? Any good source for replacement parts? We are located in Long Island. Glassing over the front is not an option as we have a lower steering station.

Also, the interior faux wood in very bleached out and in poor shape in many parts of our cabin. Any suggestions for the best method of dealing with this. Painting white or re-laminating would be an attractive option.

Thanks, Kevin

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Restoration Questions (Front Windows and Interior)
kevin -- Sunday, 16 January 2005, at 8:04 a.m.

Re: Restoration Questions (Front Windows and Inter
Walter Kaprielian -- Sunday, 16 January 2005, at 10:27 a.m.

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Pete Fallon -- Sunday, 16 January 2005, at 10:55 a.m.

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Capt. Dave Kosh -- Monday, 17 January 2005, at 10:08 a.m.

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stu cooperrider -- Monday, 17 January 2005, at 10:31 a.m.

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Rawleigh -- Monday, 17 January 2005, at 10:26 a.m.

Re: Restoration Questions (Front Windows and Inter
Dug -- Monday, 17 January 2005, at 4:06 p.m.