RV14 Build September
Canopy and Window
This is a big section so I think Im going to break the post down into logical parts, this one will cover the baggage area window.
This hole you cant get to with a squeezer to dimple. You also break this edge down with the seamer after you drill, but debore you dimple.
Luckily I had this screw dimpler from before and it worked great! Love having tools when you need them, I mean what a feeling lol
Next you tape the leading edge and start to sand and fit and sand and fit.
Made a #6 dimple from scrap as a tool to check the countersink depth.
Almost done, just need to install the lower screws.
Looking Good!
First you try to align the window on the frame so its even on both sides and clamp it.
The inside edge on the side is what I was really using to get it even.
Once you have it were you like it you start to measure the distance of the leading edge to find the smallest forward area in relation to the roll bar.
Note and mark the centerline
Mark the area with the smallest forward and measure it.
Cut relief notches in the back the same depth as the smallest forward area.
Remove the plastic in the mating area.
Special plastic bit for drilling the holes
Clekoing while drilling
Top is done, now for the sides.
You have to tap the roll bar for the #6 screws. They have you put a washer between the frame and canopy at the roll bar support to take up the gap.
Tapping the roll bar. It tells you to tap both the window and the roll bar, but you end up final drilling the window later. I think it might just be to make sure the holes you tap are aligned with the holes you drilled.
After tightening I had a few gaps in the window on the roll bar. Not sure what I could have done differently about it.
Just when I thought I was done I had noticed I had interference with 2 rivets on the fastback, Used the dremel to notch out the window for these. One on each side of the roll bar brace.
Canopy and Window, Baggage Window 14.5 Hours
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