64falcon
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Post by 64falcon on Apr 22, 2015 9:26:10 GMT 10
Attachment DeletedAttachment DeletedSo I was lucky enough to come across these 2 sets of porthole windows and the guy also provided a template when he cut it out of the dilapidated (beyond saving) van for me. Picked them up today and my daughter helped clean them up .. best early mothers day present ever. :-) Old thread Hi all, I am looking for a porthole window for the door of my 1965 Sandrover to add a bit of retro cool when it undergoes its much needed restoration. Thanks Dawn Attachment Deleted
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Post by DC3Td on Apr 22, 2015 17:18:36 GMT 10
Seen any hens teeth lately Dawn? Finding a porthole is about as hard but good luck.
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64falcon
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Post by 64falcon on Apr 22, 2015 17:42:43 GMT 10
LOL thanks .. you never know unless you ask :-)
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Post by shesgotthelook on Apr 22, 2015 19:19:51 GMT 10
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64falcon
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Post by 64falcon on Apr 22, 2015 19:35:57 GMT 10
Thanks :-)
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Post by ourgirllannie on Apr 25, 2015 9:59:39 GMT 10
Thought I'd jump in while we're talking portholes.  Just wondering if new seals available for the porthole windows? I had to dig mine out as it was hard and cracked. - Hubby says to used silicone and Vaseline to mold a new one in place if I cant get one. - Sounds messy to me  . |
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Post by DC3Td on Apr 25, 2015 12:50:34 GMT 10
Pushbike inner tube - diced & spliced so to say. Bead of silastic around outer.Plug some within fixing holes.
***** any inner tube actually *****
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Post by ourgirllannie on Apr 25, 2015 12:59:43 GMT 10
Pushbike inner tube - diced & spliced so to say. Bead of silastic around outer.Plug some within fixing holes. Thank you for the tip |
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case
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Post by case on Apr 26, 2015 17:18:29 GMT 10
Hi Dawn. If you are interested, I could probably make you one. I need to know the following:
What diameter would you want,bear in mind the glass size will be 100mm less, for example if the overall size is say 400 diam. the glass would be 300mm. What is your door thickness, what is the externall cladding, what is the inside cladding of the door, is the door hollow core and is the door weatherproof inside. Also do you want clear glass or obscure or polycarbonate (perspex). The units frame and flanges are aluminium. When I have the answers to the above questions I will be able to give you a price. Regards Case.
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64falcon
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Post by 64falcon on May 4, 2015 15:01:33 GMT 10
Hi Case, Sorry for my delay in replying .. I had seen an old caravan at a wreckers a while back and on the weekend had a chance to take another drive past as it was in another town ... bingo it had a porthole window so I have rung the wreckers and the window is for sale .. so I should be right. Thanks Dawn |
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64falcon
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Post by 64falcon on May 9, 2015 15:36:27 GMT 10
Thanks all ... I have added some photos in the top post
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Post by DC3Td on May 9, 2015 16:31:51 GMT 10
Guess after splurging on the portholes all the beer moneys gone huh? Great score Dawn.
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64falcon
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Post by 64falcon on May 9, 2015 17:50:57 GMT 10
Ha ha DC3Td ... I think I did OK they were only $25 each ... so plenty of money for beer .. or as in my case a lovely soda water and money left for early Falcon parts! Dawn
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Just wondering if new seals available for the porthole windows? I had to dig mine out as it was hard and cracked. - Hubby says to used silicone and Vaseline to mold a new one in place if I cant get one. - Sounds messy to me 
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