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David11 Samba Member
Joined: January 20, 2004 Posts: 49
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Posted: Thu May 06, 2010 7:01 pm Post subject: |
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Kirk wrote: |
jtauxe wrote: |
I guess it's an interesting modification, but I do not understand it. Why would you want to do this? Perhaps just because you could?
It seems to me that you would want this window to open perhaps while the bus is sitting still, like when camping or "tailgating". But then, just open the hatch and get even more air.
You would not want the window open while driving around, as it would suck in exhaust fumes.
And it's an additional source of water leaks.
So, why is this window any sort of advantage? I don't get it.
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I guess the same could be said about me lowering the bus to begin with. Dunno. I like Krautski's reason.
Glad you like it. Random pics from the Tx Classic weekend.
Hey man not to high jack your tread but what are the specs on your suspension? And do you like the monza exhaust? I am in Fort Worth and just picked up a 69 with all kinds of problems but should be road worthy soon!
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ChazLawler Samba Member
Joined: July 14, 2007 Posts: 22 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Thu May 06, 2010 9:43 pm Post subject: |
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Does your bus have a sunroof? I see the outline of what might be a sunroof in a couple of your pictures. If it does have a sunroof, how are the exhaust fumes with it and the rear safari window open?
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Daverham Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2009 Posts: 1397 Location: USA
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Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 4:23 pm Post subject: Re: Finally got around to installing my rear safari. (pic heavy) |
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The Wolfgang website says:
"There are two tabs that will have to be welded in and the rest of the kit screws in."
I'm just curious... does most of it actually SCREW in (like all the way around the perimeter) - or does the rubber seal actually pop over the lip like a factory window seal? I'm guessing they were just talking about the top hinge screwing in and the rubber installs like normal, yeah?
Also, for all you knuckleheads who keep fussing about the exhaust fumes - this mod is intended for STATIONARY vehicles (camping, fresh air, etc). Yeah, duh - if you drive with it open you'll get fumes. Can we put that dumb reply to rest already? It's like if everyone was bitching about how you'll catch a lot of bugs if you even own a pop-top... they aren't intended for highway use! So get over it. That's not an argument against this mod/part, it's just incorrect usage. You can use just about anything incorrectly, but it doesn't mean that the part or the idea sucks, it just means you suck. |
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alman72 Samba Member
Joined: October 09, 2014 Posts: 2573 Location: MICHIGAN
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Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 5:19 pm Post subject: Re: Finally got around to installing my rear safari. (pic heavy) |
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when the window is closed, does latches and slides protrude into the rear area? would it scalp a sleeper turning over on a bed? |
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Abscate Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2014 Posts: 22568 Location: NYC/Upstate/ROW
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Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2018 10:18 pm Post subject: Re: Finally got around to installing my rear safari. (pic heavy) |
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Daverham wrote: |
The Wolfgang website says:
"There are two tabs that will have to be welded in and the rest of the kit screws in."
I'm just curious... does most of it actually SCREW in (like all the way around the perimeter) - or does the rubber seal actually pop over the lip like a factory window seal? I'm guessing they were just talking about the top hinge screwing in and the rubber installs like normal, yeah?
Also, for all you knuckleheads who keep fussing about the exhaust fumes - this mod is intended for STATIONARY vehicles (camping, fresh air, etc). Yeah, duh - if you drive with it open you'll get fumes. Can we put that dumb reply to rest already? It's like if everyone was bitching about how you'll catch a lot of bugs if you even own a pop-top... they aren't intended for highway use! So get over it. That's not an argument against this mod/part, it's just incorrect usage. You can use just about anything incorrectly, but it doesn't mean that the part or the idea sucks, it just means you suck. |
You will find those same old knuckleheads worrying about the seal being good when closed, thats why they are old. _________________ .ssS! |
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Kirk Samba Member
Joined: December 05, 2003 Posts: 5487 Location: North Texas
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Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2018 9:28 am Post subject: Re: Finally got around to installing my rear safari. (pic heavy) |
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Daverham wrote: |
The Wolfgang website says:
"There are two tabs that will have to be welded in and the rest of the kit screws in."
I'm just curious... does most of it actually SCREW in (like all the way around the perimeter) - or does the rubber seal actually pop over the lip like a factory window seal? I'm guessing they were just talking about the top hinge screwing in and the rubber installs like normal, yeah?
Also, for all you knuckleheads who keep fussing about the exhaust fumes - this mod is intended for STATIONARY vehicles (camping, fresh air, etc). Yeah, duh - if you drive with it open you'll get fumes. Can we put that dumb reply to rest already? It's like if everyone was bitching about how you'll catch a lot of bugs if you even own a pop-top... they aren't intended for highway use! So get over it. That's not an argument against this mod/part, it's just incorrect usage. You can use just about anything incorrectly, but it doesn't mean that the part or the idea sucks, it just means you suck. |
Just the hinge screws in. The rest is a pinch welt. Plus two welded tabs. _________________ MAKE FORUMS GREAT AGAIN
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Kirk Samba Member
Joined: December 05, 2003 Posts: 5487 Location: North Texas
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Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2018 9:29 am Post subject: Re: Finally got around to installing my rear safari. (pic heavy) |
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alman72 wrote: |
when the window is closed, does latches and slides protrude into the rear area? would it scalp a sleeper turning over on a bed? |
Yes the slides do. I have hit my head on it while the hatch is open numerous times. It SUCKS. _________________ MAKE FORUMS GREAT AGAIN
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alman72 Samba Member
Joined: October 09, 2014 Posts: 2573 Location: MICHIGAN
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Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2018 9:47 am Post subject: Re: Finally got around to installing my rear safari. (pic heavy) |
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ouch! thanks for the response. |
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