Silver Beatle - She's now with an old friend!

[aggie79]

Butyl tape was added to the flanges of the window and then it was fastened with stainless steel screws.

Tom - that Butyl tape will flow out for a few days until it finally sets - My windows did the same thing. I waited about a week and trimmed off the what squeezed out with a sharp blade.

Thanks Scot,

I though the butyl tape might do that but wasn't sure. I'll install my other window at least by this weekend. Then I'll wait one week to trim of the excess, probably followed by a bead of sealant. And then, I guess its time to hook her up and head off to Oklahoma.

Take care,
Tom

[Loader]

Looking great Tom! The time you spent on the build really shows - Well done!

Looking forward to seeing it first hand.

[starleen2]

I though the butyl tape might do that but wasn't sure. I'll install my other window at least by this weekend. Then I'll wait one week to trim of the excess, probably followed by a bead of sealant.
Tom

The extra bead of sealant is just for insurance - believe me - that stuff flowed both ways and made an excellent seal

[J.Heyboer]

Windows look great Tom, youll be camping in no time.

John

[2bits]

On my first rain covered camping trip I had some leaks, I fixed the roof vent issues with clear silicone sealant. Stays permanently flexible and is clear so you can't see it, you might consider that for that extra insurance sealant!

It looks great!!!

[aggie79]

No more blue plastic film!

I took a vacation day today to work on the Silver Beatle.

After I installed the last of the two windows and door seals, I couldn't stand it any longer.

I had to see what she was going to look like. So, my wife joined me in pulling off the blue film that was protecting the aluminum. Then I noticed the tires were still blue, so I cleaned off the film on the whitewalls, and installed the trim rings and moons. I gave the SB a quick rinse with the hose and....ta da:







I still need to clean up the sealant and remove the gunk from the plastic film, but needless to say I haven't felt this pround about the Silver Beatle in a long time.

Gig'em,
Tom

[LDK]

The silver beatle looks great Tom.

[GuyllFyre]

That looks amazing!
Nicely done!

[parnold]

Absolutely beautiful!!!!

[desertmoose]

Great job!!!!

[mcspin50]

You've done an amazing job! Congrats, be proud, and enjoy!

[droid_ca]

that sure is one nice lookin tear

[planovet]

Looks great Tom

2 weeks 'til Beavers Bend!

[starleen2]

SWEET Well worth the time it took to build


Look at that shine and reflection - I can see well back into your garage

[LDK]

Looks great Tom

2 weeks 'til Beavers Bend!

Where is Beavers Bend? I've heard of it alot but I'm clueless to where it's at.