> I'm replacing the plexiglass stationary windows (as opposed to
> the sliding
> panels) in my sidecurtains. Both stationery pieces are currently
> missing. I plan
> to have new panels cut by my friendly plexiglass shop here in Indy.
I believe the original stationary panels were not plexiglass, but a thinner,
more flexible plastic like the windows in the rag top.
> I notice from photos that there appears to be an edging or
> capping along the
> inside vertical edge of the stationary window. If so, what is its
> function?
> Does it keep the two windows from sliding against each other? Is
> it essential to
> have it in place? What's it made of?
It is an aluminum extrusion, with a strip of fuzzy material on the side the
sliding window touches. I believe it actually serves 3 functions : stiffens
the edge, stops a tiny amount of draft, and holds the sliding window away
from the fixed window, so it doesnt scratch it (as badly) when you move it.
A simple pair of Plexiglas panels will work fine (that's what I used for
many years), but you will likely find that there isn't room for both pieces
of plexi and the original channel. I wound up cutting part of mine away.
Of course a TR3A has outside door handles, so sliding windows aren't as
important ... except when you need to look to the side !
Randall
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