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Post by Miss Molly on Jan 7, 2013 21:22:10 GMT 10
Help needed from 'spare part sages' (are you looking at this Reddo and Cobber ;D) I need a small window 'lock' like the one in the photo (the small white one- pushes up to open and down to lock) One of mine is broken  Any advice on how to find one/ substitute one/ make one  would be gratefully received.  (I shall put photo in the next post- not sure how to do photobucket from new post!) MMx |
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Post by Miss Molly on Jan 7, 2013 21:23:00 GMT 10
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Post by sutcac on Jan 7, 2013 21:49:34 GMT 10
Hi Miss Molly. We have same in Fugly van. Maybe try.....http://www.camec.com.au/... Caravan and Marine Equipment Company www.camec.com.auCheers  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2013 4:36:39 GMT 10
Hi MM Sorry.... waaaaayyyyy too modern to be amongst my junk mounds  . I have plenty of blu tac to hold the window shut ...and fork sticks to hold it open ......if that helps   Cheers Reddo |
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Post by cobber on Jan 8, 2013 7:37:33 GMT 10
G'day Miss Molly, Good old sutcac has pointed you in the right direction, have a look at their catalogue if you click 'ere and see if you recognise what you are after in the " hardware" section. Let us know how you go Caravans plus is another one worth trying caravansplus.com.au/catalog/index.phpCobber. |
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Post by Rattles on Jan 8, 2013 8:20:08 GMT 10
Many years (40) ago I made a replacement from a piece of Aluminum T Extrusion for my 1965 Ambassador it worked ok depends upon your metalwork skills. The Knurled nut for the window are still available from the same site see 2nd link. or caravansplus.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=3473caravansplus.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1257The other alternative would be to install the type as shown in the link and they are much more positive as the slide catches can walk unlatching themselves and @ $3 each will cost $6 per window I would change the windows that are used frequently and use the recovered latches as spares for the less frequently opened windows. Rattles |
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Post by Miss Molly on Jan 8, 2013 10:59:13 GMT 10
I KNEW you gentlemen would come to my rescue! :*
I'll let you know how I go...thank you!
MMx
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Post by peter on Jan 8, 2013 14:58:31 GMT 10
Northern Caravan Parts have them they are listed in this topic under the parts section
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Post by peter on Jan 8, 2013 15:00:07 GMT 10
Northern Caravan Accessories
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40 Nevin Drive
Thomastown Victoria 3074
Australia
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03 9464 3033
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03 9464 3044
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info@caravanparts.net.au
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Post by Rattles on Jan 8, 2013 15:08:58 GMT 10
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Post by Miss Molly on Jan 9, 2013 15:01:40 GMT 10
THANK YOU, THANK YOU Peter and Rattles!! MM x |
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Post by Miss Molly on Jan 9, 2013 16:10:33 GMT 10
...I've just spoken to the good folks at Northern Caravan Accessories and ordered four pair! (Just in case...) Unfortunately they don't come in white any more  Many thanks! M x |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2013 18:08:14 GMT 10
Sounds like you have got it sorted M.M.   Hmmmmph.... and here is me thinking i had a sale for my Blu Tac and forked sticks.... Another get rich quick scheme down the gurgler...... Ah well.... back to the shed of invention. Reddo |
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Post by Miss Molly on Jan 9, 2013 19:34:07 GMT 10
Bahahahahaha!! I DID get a good chuckle at the thought of blu tac and forks Reddo if that's any consolation! MMx |
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Post by lizysu on Feb 23, 2013 15:53:09 GMT 10
Hi there Miss Molly,
I'm new to the forum and I am in the same boat, the old white locking pegs have broken on most of my old girls windows. I have just put an order in at Northern Parts too.
Just wondered how you got on replacing them, do you need to remove a any rivets? Looks tricker than I thought??
Any help appreciated,
Cheers, Lizy-su
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Post by Miss Molly on Feb 24, 2013 14:38:57 GMT 10
Hi Lizy-su
I amaze myself at what I can do on my own these days!
It was relatively easy to replace the window locks... the essential tool (besides a screwdriver) was WD40! I'll have to go back and have a look how I did it (I'm such a visual!) I'll then send you EASY instructions. Definitely no rivet removal, simply slide it 'up and out' and replace the new one (make sure you get the 'right or left' one correct though!)
Cheers,
MM x
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Post by jenniewren on Feb 28, 2013 10:34:16 GMT 10
Aha...aha....this is great...I am after the same thing!! But did I just read they are about $6...these are $27 that you bought Miss Molly??? I need about 6 sets!!!!!!!!
Reddo your idea is beginning to be very APPEALING......
Am I looking at the correct window slider??? Mmmmm.......
There is a new RV superstore that has opened in Ferntree Gully-Burwood Highway, that carries heaps of spares/bits and pc's...canvas etc etc.... if anyone is interested......might go take a looksee soon! J
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Post by firefighter on Feb 28, 2013 11:31:31 GMT 10
 This mob has been in Ferntree Gully for years ...they were in Burwood road FTG......when Norm Withers (old autoparts) closed the doors R V moved in to this large complex.....I think before Norm sold old Auto parts from this building it was a super market Yes........ it is a large building full of modern caravan and touring items and a few bits that might fit 1970/80s vans cheers f/f ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by jenniewren on Feb 28, 2013 13:23:15 GMT 10
Righto.....will give that a miss..........
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Post by Miss Molly on Feb 28, 2013 17:32:22 GMT 10
Hey jenniwren,
Yes, they are about $6 a pair (left and right) it cost me $31.20 in total (including freight) for four pair! They are black (apparently they don't make white any more). They do fit perfectly however...and I still haven't been out to the van as yet to jog my memory as to how I did it (apologies lizysu) hope to get to it on the weekend.
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Post by lizysu on Mar 2, 2013 12:05:12 GMT 10
Thanks Miss Molly, parts arrived and I've been out there replacing the pegs., no worries. That for the heads up.
Just having trouble with the short 10" windows, the sash & frame mechanism is different, the screw (window holder) is locked in place so it looks like the only way to put the peg in is my removing the rivet. So now I'm stuck!! If anyone technical could shed some light on this I'd much appreciate it.
Cheers
Lizy-su
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Post by jenniewren on Mar 2, 2013 12:43:41 GMT 10
I have watched the boy electric drill out rivets......need a drill bit that is a little smaller than rivet so that fits into the head of rivet....drill away....carefully. 9 times out of 10 the rivet will simply wind up the drill bit & it pulls out. Hopefully this technique might be your solution? More advanced guru's than I might know a better way but this seems to work for him. I may have to do the same as I think mine are rivets also......must go take a look can't remember! |
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Post by Miss Molly on Mar 3, 2013 12:40:28 GMT 10
Drilling rivets is definitely out of my league...lucky I didn't have the 'locked in' window screw....I bow to jenniwren's expertise on this one... |
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Post by jenniewren on Mar 4, 2013 8:46:12 GMT 10
Well, actually it's out of my league also, but I have had to hold "things" whilst the boy does this....many, many times. So I know how it's done. Looks easy.....!
You will need a rivet gun as well & the correct size rivets for replacement. That I can't use as my hands are too small to grip the rivet handles & apply the pressure needed to secure them...
AND mine are rivets also....this could be very interesting. I certainly know how to use an electric drill but.......oh dear I can see I will have to use bribing tactics when it comes time to refit new ones!
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Post by Franklin1 on Mar 4, 2013 12:16:54 GMT 10
I thought I'd put up some info on how I've drilled rivets out... Firstly, a diagram showing rivets in cross-section, and the parts named, so you know what I'm talking about when I use the techo terms...  Occasionally, I will come across a rivet where the broken mandrel is sticking up above the head of the rivet. I usually have a look at the hole in the rivet head to see if I can see the mandrel showing. If so, I get a narrow-diameter nail punch, and punch the mandrel back below the surface of the rivet head. To remove a rivet, I use a 1/4" drill bit, and drill into the head of the rivet. Eventually, enough of the head is drilled out and the outer ring of the rivet head starts spinning on the end of the drill bit, like so...  After I've drilled out the rivet heads, I can lever the part away from whatever it was rivetted to...  Then I can remove the remaining rivet shank that's left behind, by either punching that through the back, or continuing to drill it out using a smaller 1/8" diameter drill bit...  When fitting new rivets, I sometimes come across situations where the nose of the rivet gun won't sit down neatly on the head of the rivet before I squeeze the handle to set the rivet. For example, if I want to put a rivet in the bottom of a narrow U-shaped fitting, I can't get the nose of the rivet gun down there. In those cases, I have to put a spacer between the nose of the rivet gun and the head of the rivet, such as in this diagram...  There have been times where I've had to get very creative about what I use as a spacer, for example I've used a small nut slipped over the mandrel to set a recessed rivet in a winder box...  Hopefully the info is of some help. cheers, Al. |
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