I tried to work on the windows every chance I had so that when I reached the point I could put them back in they would be ready. It took a lot of time cleaning and polishing, but they are now ready. I ordered some Bula tape in order to seal the windows. I put the windows back in with stainless steel screws.
The two front windows I traced an outline on poster board and took it to a glass shop and had new plexiglass cut to fit. Shalie researched on the computer to find a rubber seal that I could put around the edge of the plexiglass. I designed a Birch wooden window frame so that when I placed the rubber and glass inside the window opening and then pulled the wooden frame up tight water can not get into the opening. At least that is my hope, as these windows are notorious for leaking. let you know later how it works .
This is the new plexi -glass, with rubber seal installed and pulled up tight from the inside with the Birch frame. I think it really looks nice. It was really a matter of trying to design a way to make this window better than new.
The rear window had to be completely rebuilt plus putting a new screen in it. It took some time but I am pleased with the end result and that is what matters. Getting that bead to stay in the channel when I was replacing the screen tried my patience. I can laugh about it now, but wasn't laughing at the time. Ha Ha !
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